Women Only Slow Down My Fishing Progress!

There's not much to see on Baterilla. The scenery is ordinary, the town is ordinary, and apart from Roger and Rouge, there aren't many interesting people.

After taking a stroll around the Gion with Ortolan, without even saying goodbye to Garp, they boarded a merchant ship and left the island.

"If we just leave like this, Garp will definitely come after you later." Gion leaned against the deck railing, enjoying the sea breeze, and said to Ortolan with a slight smile.

Ortolan was wearing a beach shirt, flashy shorts, a sun hat, and black sunglasses. He was holding a fishing rod and baiting it.

"Judging from the looks of it, Roger won't be 'arrested' with us anytime soon. And Garp is a soft-hearted man. Once he knows Roger is dying, he certainly won't force him. He'll most likely stay there with Roger for the last moments of his life. I don't have that kind of leisure time. I'm taking advantage of this time to give myself a break," Ortolan said without hesitation.

Now he's on a proper paid vacation. Ostensibly, he's secretly hunting Roger, but in reality, he's dumped all the work on Garp and basically has nothing to do. He can completely let loose and find some fun in life. This is a vacation that Borsalino would love to have.

If he finds out, he'll probably be so envious he'll cry.

Even the Admiral Sengoku period didn't work as hard as he described.

It's definitely a matter of ability; the main problem is that I'm just too good at getting things done!

"If you say you're ambitious, you're always doing fancy tricks in missions. After leaving Marineford, you're a completely different person. If you say you're a lazy bum, all you can think about is getting promoted and making money. For a moment, I don't even know how to evaluate your behavior." Gion couldn't help but laugh as she listened to these words.

"So you still chose to run away with me?" Ortolan rolled his eyes at Gion.

As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly flung the fishing line out of his hand, then grabbed the fishing rod, sat down on the small stool, and activated his "Fisherman's Skill".

"You're in charge of this mission, and Garp and I have been following you. Now that you've run away, of course I won't be so dutiful." Gion said as she walked toward a servant not far away and took a glass of juice and a tourist brochure from his hand.

Before Ortolan could even continue the conversation, Gion changed the subject, saying, "Speaking of which, I haven't really explored the South Blue much. Do you know anything about this area? Do you know any fun places to visit?"

"I'm not too sure. This is my first time in the South Blue, and I'm a very boring person. I used to live as a villager on Tyrean Island in the New World, occasionally playing the role of a bully with my old man. After leaving the New World, I've been staying at our Marine Headquarters and have never been to any interesting places... Actually, I'm not very interested in the South Blue China Sea. It's a pity that I didn't have enough time this time. Otherwise, I would have preferred to go to the East Blue or the North Blue. I've heard that there are many interesting people and places there." Ortolan replied to Gion's casual conversation while rummaging in his pocket. After a while, he took out a cigarette and put it in his mouth.

Without needing a lighter or anything like that, a flash of electricity and the cigarette is lit.

"If I remember correctly, Kuzan is from the South Blue. Should we contact him and ask him if there's anything to do in his area?" Gion asked casually, flipping through a tourist brochure in her hand.

As she said this, she glanced at Ortolan and then asked with some surprise, "When did you start smoking? I've never seen you smoke before?"

"Just recently." Ortolan exhaled a puff of smoke and then said, "I've been thinking that with my physical condition, it would be a waste of my health not to smoke. Besides, as a big shot in the Marine Headquarters, I should at least find myself a project to use public funds for consumption, right? I tried cigars at Teacher Zephyr's place before, but they didn't seem to suit my taste."

Gion?

Why does your reason seem so bizarre?

Gion didn't bother to say much about Ortolan, since she herself had a smoking habit and would occasionally take a puff of a women's cigarette. But to be fair, Ortolan himself had a very tough guy vibe, and in addition to his strong physique, his face and features were also very rugged and heroic. Now, with a cigarette in his mouth, he did look a bit more handsome.

This made Gion occasionally steal glances at Ortolan while looking at the manual.

To be honest, Gion felt that her relationship with Ortolan was not complicated. There was no ambiguous behavior or action between them, but perhaps their personalities were compatible, so they were very comfortable with each other.

Gion is very capable and has an excellent appearance. Because she is indeed a bit arrogant, this is one of the reasons why she is very popular in the Marines but has always been single.

However, ever since she met Ortolan, Gion has always felt that this guy is attractive to her. It's not about some kind of personality or anything like that; it's just that Ortolan is strong enough, and at the same time, he's the kind of person who fits her aesthetic standards!

It's mainly about aesthetics!

However, despite this, having grown up, Gion has always been at the top of the dating food chain, being the one who is constantly pursued. Therefore, even though Ortolan meets her expectations, she has not yet made any move towards Ortolan, because she herself does not know what to do.

As for Ortolan, this guy probably never thought about anything related to romance; all he could think about was getting promoted and making money.

Ortolan was leisurely fishing there, Gion was looking at the manual beside him. Neither of them spoke again, but they didn't seem awkward or uncomfortable. Both of them were comfortable and at ease.

A gentle sea breeze from the South Blue blew by, dispersing the smoke in Ortolan and also ruffling Gion's beautiful hair. From a distance, the two of them truly looked like a perfect match.

"Hey!" After about five or six minutes, Gion called out, and Ortolan casually asked, "What's wrong?"

"This manual says that our ship will arrive at Kress Hot Spring Island in about a week. The manual says that it is a famous tourist island in the South Blue, and there is Entertainment City with complete entertainment facilities. Would you like to go and take a look?" Gion asked, seemingly interested.

Ortolan, being aimless, replied without thinking, "Let's go take a look."

"Okay." Gion's lips curled into an expectant smile, but soon she looked troubled and said, "Damn it, I didn't think about taking a vacation before I came. Since we're going to a hot spring island, we'll definitely be soaking in the hot springs, right? What am I going to do without a swimsuit?"

"Why not just soak in a private hot spring? Nobody will care if you're naked," Ortolan replied without even thinking.

Gion was stunned for a moment, then, for some unknown reason, her pretty face suddenly turned bright red, and steam was practically rising from her head.

Then, just as Ortolan's fishing rod trembled, indicating a big fish had taken the bait, Gion suddenly appeared behind Ortolan and slapped him on the back of the head, then yelled and cursed, "You filthy scoundrel, what are you dreaming about!"

Then, she turned and ran away in a flash.

Ortolan was completely bewildered. He wanted to chase after her and punch her. "I'm just fishing here quietly, what gives you the right to call me a hooligan?"

Now that he had caught a big fish, he did Gion care about Gion anymore. He completely ignored that stinky woman, excitedly pulling on the fishing rod and shouting, "Hit! Hit! Hahaha, this time I won't come back Air Force!"

At that shout, the fishermen around the deck got excited and gathered behind Ortolan to offer their sincere blessings.

"Young man, you've definitely caught trash. Cut the line!"

"Really, trust us veterans. It's obvious that your fishing line is tangled in seaweed. Cut it off sooner rather than later to minimize the loss."

"Take my advice, it's better to cut it sooner rather than later. Otherwise, the fishing rod might break, and it'll be a loss!"

"Yeah, your girlfriend's already run away, and you're still fishing here? Come on, bro, let me help you reel in the line. You'd better go and win your girlfriend back!"

"Your catch makes me feel even worse than if I didn't Air Force!"

Upon receiving these blessings, Ortolan hung up the phone and cheerfully replied, "Get the hell out of here!"

At this moment, forget about girlfriends; even if your wife ran away, it would all be for nothing! He Qiang is possessed by the spirit of Emperor He Qiang!