Girls Need to Be Raised Richly to Avoid Being Easily Deceived

"Yo~ Uncle Makino, how's your health!"

Mo Xingchen pushed open the tavern door and saw Makino's grandfather busy behind the bar. He greeted him.

The old man looked towards the entrance upon hearing him. He saw a sunny, handsome young man in a black suit, wearing a Justice Coat, smiling as he walked in with a group of soldiers.

He noticed that Mo Xingchen hadn't been seen for over half a year. Compared to his first dejected appearance, only his hair had grown a bit longer, and he was dressed more smartly now. Other than that, there wasn't much change. His personality was still as easygoing, making people feel good about him and want to get closer. So, he pointed at his Marine coat and chuckled as he replied, "Heh, you're doing pretty well now, kid. You're looking quite presentable."

He then turned and shouted towards the back kitchen:

"Makino, come out quickly, little Mo is back!"

A 'clatter bang' sound came from the kitchen, and then a little pudding shot out with the speed of lightning, pouncing towards Mo Xingchen.

"Brother Mo!"

Mo Xingchen hugged Makino in his arms, affectionately ruffling her little head. He smiled and said to the old man, "I say, Uncle, why are you still mistreating children? Look how much Makino misses me, she's so tired, hahahaha."

"Hahahaha, I'm old, I'll have to hand this shop over to her sooner or later. How can she be ready if she doesn't start training from a young age!"

"Don't be shy, order whatever you like. Consider today a holiday, we won't stop until we're drunk!"

The tavern instantly became lively. Mo Xingchen smiled and sat on a high stool at the bar, telling Makino about the scenery he'd seen on his voyages – giant sea kings, the towering Red Line, the majestic Marine Headquarters, and the magical Sabaody Archipelago, etc., eliciting gasps of excitement from the child.

The next morning, the tavern was a mess. Wine bottles and glasses were scattered everywhere on the floor, and the soldiers were lying around like logs, fast asleep. Mo Xingchen looked at Makino sleeping curled up in his arms and couldn't help but think, Makino holding a child appeared in the manga, a very strange scene. Online, people speculated a lot about the child's father. Most said it was Red-Haired Shanks, and some even said it was Dragon's, Luffy's own younger brother.

Mo Xingchen couldn't help but wish he could drag Oda out and stab him a few times. If you're going to state the child's father, do it clearly. If not, don't draw this unnecessary detail. It really feels like he draws whatever comes to mind and then tries to tie up loose ends later! Look at how the power levels in One Piece have collapsed now?

Regardless, the child's father was undoubtedly a scumbag. He left Makino to raise the child and disappeared somewhere. So, he looked up at the old man and said softly, "This time, I'll take Makino out to sea!"

"You want her to be a Marine?"

"No, no, no. I'll probably be cruising within the East Blue for about a year or so. I want to take the little girl to see different scenery and people, to broaden her horizons, so she won't be easily tricked by scumbags' sweet talk in the future."

"Then... will it be dangerous if we encounter pirates and have to fight?"

"Uncle, don't worry about that. I'm not bragging, but within the four seas right now, no one can harm the little girl while I'm around. In less than two years, I'll return Makino to you completely intact."

Uncle Makino pondered for a moment before nodding, "Alright then. I don't have the ability. It's good for her to go with you and see the magnificence of the sea."

Windmill Village, Port

Makino stood on the warship, waving and shouting to her grandfather, "Grandpa, I'll miss you! I'll be back!"

During this year and a half, Kuzan, upholding his passionate justice, captured many famous pirates. He was the first to be promoted to Vice Admiral from this batch of the Elite Training Camp. Meanwhile, Dragon, Gion, Mole, and a series of other powerful officers who would become famous later were promoted to Rear Admiral.

Garp, as usual, refused the promotion to Admiral, enraging Fleet Admiral Kong. It's said that several desks in his office had to be replaced.

And for the past year or so, Mo Xingchen had taken the little pudding Makino and traveled through almost the entire East Blue. Most of the pirates they encountered along the way were handled by William and the soldiers under him. He only intervened when they were truly overwhelmed.

Seeing that Makino had no ambition to become a strong fighter, Mo Xingchen merely urged her to train a little with the soldiers during their voyages. At least, he wanted her to have a means of self-defense within Windmill Village, so she wouldn't be bullied easily.

"Burururu~"

Mo Xingchen, lying on a beach chair with sunglasses on, didn't even open his eyes. He called out to the side, "Makino, answer the phone!"

Makino, who was squatting in a horse stance nearby, ran over and answered the phone. The Den Den Mushi transformed into a mohawk hairstyle, and a roar followed.

"You beast! It's one thing for Garp to refuse promotion, but you're refusing too! What do you think the Marines are! What is justice! And... how long do you plan to wander in the East Blue! Get back to headquarters! Immediately! Kachi~"

"Huh? Brother Mo, the phone hung up."

Makino looked at the Den Den Mushi, which had fallen asleep, with a bewildered expression.

Mo Xingchen lazily pulled his sunglasses down his nose, looked at the sun that was about to dip below the horizon, and pouted, saying, "The vacation is over! Makino."

He figured it was Garp, that scoundrel uncle, who had angered Fleet Admiral Kong again, and he had gotten caught in the crossfire.

Afterward, Mo Xingchen called William and instructed him to notify the control room to order a return voyage. First, he would send Makino home, then go to Shimotsuki Village to retrieve his sword, and finally return to headquarters.

Half a month later, The warship finally arrived at Marineford. Mo Xingchen strode with his long sword at his waist, his hand resting on the hilt. His imposing gait was like that of a general returning from a great victory.

It had to be said that the aura of a cultivator combined with this treasure sword was incredibly cool! A crowd of female Marines watched with hearts full of love, looking utterly smitten.

Mo Xingchen walked through the headquarters building, occasionally seeing Vice Admirals hurrying past him, all heading towards the main conference room. He curiously knocked on the door of the Fleet Admiral's office and saw Kong drinking tea inside. He quickly and cheerfully buttered him up, saying, "Fleet Admiral Kong, I'm back."

"Hmph, so you finally remember to come back, you brat. I thought you'd taken your soldiers and become pirates!"

Kong looked up and glanced at the newcomer. Seeing Mo Xingchen's cheeky grin, he put on a stern face and snorted.

"How could I! Fleet Admiral, you can't wrong me. For over a year, look how cleanly I've purged the East Blue. I've captured quite a few pirates, big and small. Even if I don't have merit, I have hard work. Besides, I've bled for the Marines, I've sweated for the Marines..."

"Alright, stop your nonsense. Your superior is a scoundrel, and you're a little scoundrel too! I'll ask you, do you know where Garp went?"