Brothers

Foosha Village is small and has a small population, so there aren't many places to spend money.

But there is still a tavern in the village, a tavern that has hosted many important figures.

Inside the tavern at this moment.

"It's really cramped." Jack sat awkwardly on the floor.

The tavern seemed a bit too cramped for his enormous size.

Even just getting through the door requires Kami-e skills; if you stood up at this point, you'd probably be able to punch right through the ceiling.

"I'm so sorry,"

The green-haired woman behind the bar smiled gently, "Because usually only villagers come here, we haven't thought about expanding it."

"That doesn't matter."

"A tavern that provides drinks and food is enough," Sirius.

"As for food,"

The woman thought for a moment, "We just received the goods and haven't prepared anything yet. If you don't mind, Mr. Sirius, I can make some seafood fried rice."

"I'm very picky about food, you know," Sirius, arms crossed, with a hint of pride.

"What's there to be picky about? Which type of stone tastes better?"

Jack rolled his eyes. "Go ahead and do it. Contrary to what he said, one of his greatest strengths is that he's not a picky eater."

"I see."

The green-haired woman smiled and nodded, then hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but stopped herself.

Seeing her hesitation, Sirius smiled and said, "Shanks told me that he once stayed in this village for a year."

"Mr. Shanks?"

The woman, Miss Makino, the tavern owner, had her eyes light up. "Mr. Sirius, are you friends with Mr. Shanks? Has he mentioned me?"

"Huh?"

Maria's lips curled into a smile. "Miss Makino, you were quite excited after hearing about Mr. Shanks, weren't you? Why was that?"

Makino's face flushed bright red. She lowered her head, clutching the corner of her apron with both hands, and stammered, "N-no, it's just that I was a little excited to hear news of Mr. Shanks after so long."

"Is that so?"

Yamato tugged at Sirius's sleeve, puzzled. "But it doesn't seem like that's how it is?"

"Well,"

Sirius chuckled. "That might be a little hard for you to understand."

Shanks, you scumbag, you've done so many bad things!

"Don't worry about that guy,"

Sirius laughed and said, "He's thriving on the Grand Line."

"Is that so?"

Miss Makino breathed a sigh of relief, but still looked somewhat melancholy.

Young girls are always in love, and in their youth, there are always some special guys who appear like a flash of inspiration, becoming unforgettable memories for them.

Of course, exceptions include things like Yamato.

So, is the child Miss Makino is holding in the future actually her child?

If so, who would the father be?

That's really baffling, isn't it, Shanks?

Where are the pirates?

A loud shout suddenly came from outside the tavern.

It was a boy's voice, and it sounded very urgent.

"Where!"

Then came an even more immature voice echoing the sentiment.

Sirius turned around and delivered himself to their doorstep.

Bump.

The next instant, the tavern door was kicked open, and two short figures rushed in.

Two black-haired boys, one tall and one short.

Both of them were holding a water pipe. The taller one had some light freckles on his nose, while the shorter one wore a Straw Hat.

"Is it you guys?!"

The tall boy looked around the tavern, and when he saw Jack and Maria, who were significantly larger than he was expected, a look of panic flashed across his face. But immediately, he shouted at the top of his lungs...

"Pirates who want to run rampant in this village! With us here, you won't get away with anything!"

"I am Luffy!"

The short boy, with a stern face, loudly declared, "My favorite food is meat!"

"Who asked you to introduce yourself!"

The taller boy angrily grabbed the shorter boy's cheek, "Show some guts!"

"Yes, I understand."

The short boy nodded with difficulty.

"Devil Fruit User?"

Luo raised an eyebrow; to be able to stretch one's cheek to this extent was clearly not something an ordinary person could do.

This kid is definitely Devil Fruit User.

"Alright, Ace, Luffy, Mr. Sirius aren't enemies."

Makino smiled and said, "They're here for dinner."

"Turns out he's a good person!"

The Straw Hat Kid grinned, took small steps to the bar, rested his chin on the bar, and said with a grin, "Makino, I want something to eat too. I'll pay with the treasure."

"Alright, alright, sit still and behave yourself. I'll go cook right away," Makino said with a smile.

"Kindness!"

The Straw Hat Kid ran to a table with a grin and sat down, swinging his legs as he waited for dinner to be served.

The tall boy was furious at the boy's appearance. He walked over and punched him on the head. The Straw Hat Kid stretched out his neck, his head hit the ground, and then bounced back.

"What are you doing, you idiot! Is this the time to leisurely eat? Seriously—"

He turned around and looked at Sirius. "This guy is actually super dangerous, isn't he! The great pirate, Black Wolf Sirius!"

"Black Wolf, Sirius?" The Straw Hat Kid looked at Sirius with a puzzled expression.

"Oh,"

Sirius raised an eyebrow. "Do you know me?"

"Someone like you showing up here must have your own purpose, right?" the freckled boy, Ace, said in a deep voice.

Makino smiled and said, "There's no need to worry about Ace. Mr. Sirius is a friend of Mr. Shanks. He came here specifically because Mr. Shanks mentioned this place."

"Hey! Shanks' friend?"

The Straw Hat brat, who had been sitting properly on the stool just moments before, suddenly appeared in front of Sirius, his eyes shining as he looked at him. "You're Shanks' friend?"

That's absolutely right.

Sirius smiled and nodded. "So, you're Luffy, Monkey D. Luffy?"

"Did Shanks mention me to you?" The Straw Hat Kid excitedly clenched his two little fists in front of his chest.

No, not at all.

"Huh? No?" Straw Hat Kid was angry. "That Shanks guy!"

"Put Shanks aside for now, kid."

Sirius, "Your father asked me to pass on a few words to you."

"Huh??"

Ace was shocked, "Luffy's— "

"Father?" Makino was incredulous.

"Father?"

The Straw Hat Kid tilted his head in confusion. "What is it? Is it something to eat?"

"Fool!"

Ace rolled his eyes. "Speaking of Luffy's father, isn't he—"

"Yes, that's what Dragon said,"

Sirius recalled for a moment, then said with deep emotion, "Luffy, just do what you want to do. Your grandfather is an old stubborn man, don't listen to him."

Sirius felt that his imitation was quite accurate, at least he had captured about 70-80% of the tone and emotion.

"Don't you find it a little disgusting?" Luo smirked.

"Hehe, I never listen to Grandpa anyway!" The Straw Hat Kid grinned, looking smug.

"That's right,"

Ace laughed and said, "Who would listen to that old geezer! We're going to set sail and become pirates!"

"Oh, right, there's one more thing."

Sirius smiled and said, "The important thing is what comes next."

Don't cry, little devils.

"Dragon told me to tell you that he said Sabo is still alive, right over there, so you don't need to worry."

"... Huh?"

Ace and Luffy were both stunned.

"Sabo?"

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