The Fire Festival was Wano Country's most important holiday.
Whether commoners or samurai nobles, everyone immersed themselves in the joyous atmosphere of the festival on this day.
That night, the entire Flower Capital became the festival grounds, festooned with lanterns and decorations, ablaze with light.
Smiling crowds flowed endlessly through streets large and small, and the whole city was enveloped in laughter and cheer.
Sirius stood atop a curved tree trunk above the Tenshukaku, looking down at the Flower Capital glittering with lights below.
He and Yamato had come here seven years ago. Now, they were revisiting an old haunt.
"Why can all of you set sail, but we can't?!"
Beside Sirius, Little Girl glared at him with her round eyes.
At her side, the smaller Page One nodded repeatedly. "Big brother, we want to set sail too!"
"Pay-tan! You idiot, don't call him big brother!"
"Ow, ow, ow! Big brother, save me!"
Sirius had grown tired of this routine over the past four years and could not be bothered to pay them any attention.
He merely said, "Isn't the reason obvious? You're still too young. It's not yet time for you to take the field."
"Eh... is that so..."
Having finally broken free from his brutal sister's grasp, Page One drooped dejectedly, even his straight back slumping.
Sirius reached out and ruffled his hair. "Don't rush, Pay-tan. Everyone has their time to shine. For you two, it's still a little too early."
"Instead of being disappointed, why not work hard and prepare for your moment in the spotlight? Make sure you leave everyone stunned when the time comes."
"Yeah, I understand, big brother!"
Page One immediately perked up, straightened his back, and declared loudly, "I'll work hard and become stronger!"
"Good. I have faith in you, Pay-tan." Sirius gave