Pirate and Princess

Sirius and his friends strolled over to a city called Yuba.

Compared to the Nanohana, this city seems much more vibrant. Both the streets and buildings show that they were built relatively recently, and everywhere exudes a sense of energy.

The city is bustling with activity, with a constant stream of vendors coming and going, which is quite normal, given that it is the western logistics hub of Alabasta.

"This is no easy task,"

While Sirius and Yamato were eating at a small restaurant, a passing businessman struck up a conversation with them. The middle-aged man remarked with admiration, "To build a brand-new city from scratch in just a few short years, and then to develop it to its current level of prosperity."

"Grandpa Doto is truly amazing!"

"Wow! That's really amazing!"

Yamato nodded in agreement.

The middle-aged businessman standing nearby proudly recounted to them the process of how this city came to be from nothing.

A man named Doto, along with his family and friends, spent years creating a miracle in this desert.

All of Alabasta is proud of this miracle.

Sirius thought to himself, "Perhaps this is why that kid Koza became a rebel leader so quickly after joining the rebels?"

His father was a nationally renowned hero.

He himself was involved in the entire construction process of Yuba.

With his already high reputation and outstanding abilities, it's understandable that he could quickly rise to the leadership level.

After having their meal and bidding farewell to the enthusiastic merchant, Sirius and his companion continued to stroll around the city.

Everywhere was bustling with activity; construction, commerce, and vitality were almost visible to the naked eye.

However, this scene is not very tourist-friendly, as there's really nothing worth visiting.

Just as Sirius was preparing to gather his companions and leave for the Rain Country to check out the Crocodile's territory, a sound came through the sensor that Black was carrying.

"Captain, Ulti and the others have encountered a bit of an unexpected situation."

"Ha?"

Let's go back a little earlier.

Another part of this city.

"It's so lively!"

Hidden within his black robes, Page One surveyed the city, then sighed, "But that's all there is to it. Big Brother will probably find it quite boring."

This city has nothing particularly special about it.

"Big brother, big brother, big brother, Pay-tan!"

Walking beside Page One, Ulti clung to his arm and said sweetly, "Don't Sirius! This is time for some intimate sibling time with your sister."

"Um, what about me?"

Bepo, following behind them, felt somewhat awkward.

"Never mind her, Bepo, that's just how my silly older sister is."

Page One, hidden beneath the black robe, rolled her eyes; she was growing increasingly fed up with her clingy older sister.

I'm destined to be the eldest brother's right-hand man!

I'm not a child anymore!!

Yes, the rebellious phase is definitely getting more and more serious.

No matter how affected Ulti was, Page One as if she hadn't heard a thing.

"Pay-tan!"

Ulti exploded. She absolutely wouldn't allow her adorable little brother to disobey her. She angrily stood in front of Page One, saying, "I don't remember raising you into such a disobedient brat!"

Bepo trembled with fear, not daring to get involved in the family conflict between his two friends.

"Because my older sister always treats me like a child."

Page One snorted, "I'm all grown up now, I can stand on my own two feet, stop being so clingy."

"No way!"

Ulti shouted, "Pay-tan will always be my cutest little brother! He's never allowed to leave me!"

That's why I find you so annoying.

As puberty arrives and self-awareness gradually Awakening, Page One silently grits his teeth, wanting to become stronger and become a worthy partner of his Brother Sirius, the emperor.

Bepo was also helpless.

Similar conversations have happened many times on the ship.

The differences between the two siblings are indeed quite significant.

Fortunately, they still care about each other.

And Page One really couldn't handle Ulti's sticky advances.

No matter how much she disliked it, Ulti was now holding her neck and dragging her along.

Then, an unexpected situation occurred.

As she turned a corner, two little devils suddenly ran out in front of her. One of them rammed into Ulti and was thrown back, falling heavily to the ground.

"Kindness?"

Ulti turned her head away, clearly annoyed.

The girl who had fallen to the ground was a little girl with blue hair, who looked to be about eleven or twelve years old. Her eyes were filled with tears because of the pain.

"Vivi!"

Another boy, who looked a few years older, quickly went to the little girl's side and helped her up. "Are you alright?"

The little girl pouted, dusted herself off, wiped her eyes, and then gave a bright smile. "I'm fine."

Then, the little girl looked at Ulti and her brother, who were hiding, and bowed deeply. "I'm sorry, I accidentally bumped into you."

Ulti snorted, not bothering to pay any attention to the two brats, and dragged Page One away.

That's extremely rude.

"Hey! At least say something!"

The little girl didn't speak, but the boy with her couldn't pretend he didn't see it. "Vivi is apologizing to you!"

"Ha?"

Ulti turned around. "Are you questioning me, kid?"

"Koza!"

Vivi, with her blue hair, quickly stopped him, saying, "I'm fine."

"But—" the boy said, somewhat indignant.

They bumped into each other accidentally; it wasn't their fault.

"Feel sorry,"

At this moment, Page One broke free from Ulti's control and said gently, "My sister was very rude. There's no need to apologize. It was just an accident. No one should be blamed."

Unlike his rude older sister, he was a very polite young man who aspired to be like his Brother Sirius.

"What, Pay-tan? What's there to talk about with these guys?" Ulti was very annoyed.

"Shut up, sis, or I'll ignore you for three days," Page One snorted.

Ulti immediately shut up.

If that were to happen, it would be hell for her.

The boy's expression relaxed, and he looked a little embarrassed. "I got a little too excited. You didn't do anything wrong."

"I understand," Page One looked at the blue-haired little girl and smiled. "You feel your friend has been wronged, right?"

Koza smiled somewhat sheepishly, then asked, "Are you here as tourists?"

"That's right."

Page One matter-of-factly. "Just arrived in this city."

"I see."

The girl smiled and said, "Would you like us to be your tour guides? Koza knows this city very well."

"OK."

Page One didn't refuse.

My older brother once said that encountering different people can be a very interesting thing.

And so, by a twist of fate, the pirate and the princess became temporary friends.