Shirahoshi has always been a little Merfolk is very sensitive to emotions. In just a moment, she sensed the emotion coming from Genzo.
So after she came out of the water, she swayed to Gawain 'Gawain side and sadly took his hand.
"My lord, am I disliked? My... my people have done many bad things here, haven't they?"
"It's not that bad."
Gawain chuckled and patted Shirahoshi's hand.
People are just surprised by your appearance.
Aside from your Merfolk identity, aren't people also praising your beauty?
"Mmm~~."
Hearing Gawain's words, Shirahoshi blushed and nodded, then shyly looked towards the crowd.
Faced with Shirahoshi's outrageously beautiful appearance, the male villagers of Cocoyasi Village immediately lost the strength to speak. Their pupils were no longer visible; the whites of their eyes were simply filled with twinkling stars.
This caused 80% of the women present to reach their men's waists, pinch a small piece of soft flesh, and twist it hard twice!
"Awooo!!!"
"Aish!"
"Baka!"
"Oops!"
Amidst the deafening screams of pain, the crowd gradually returned to normal, and at the same time, the stunned Genzo finally mustered the courage to speak to Shirahoshi.
"Princess Shirahoshi!"
Don't overthink it, we would never associate someone like you with the Arlong Pirates!
I never imagined that not only would a great Celestial Dragon descend upon our village today, but also a beautiful princess like yourself would grace us with her presence.
This is truly... truly a great honor for everyone in our village!!!
At this point, Genzo excitedly raised his hands.
"Villagers, the Dark Bird Ship has arrived, and so has our benefactor!"
Get ready quickly and give Gawain's men a good welcome!
From then on, Cocoyasi Village was fully mobilized, and countless ingredients were cooked by women who temporarily acted as chefs.
Even Nojiko rolled up her sleeves and started working hard, while Nami stood helplessly beside Gawain.
Gawain couldn't help but glance at Nami, a glance that Nami caught. Nami quickly rolled her eyes and turned her head away.
"I don't know how..." she said dejectedly.
Hearing this, Gawain laughed out loud. As he laughed, he pulled Shirahoshi to sit down next to him.
"If you can't, you can't. You're not a chef, but even if you can't, don't just sit around doing nothing."
Come, meet your future companions, let me introduce them to you one by one."
Gawain spoke to Nami, then pointed to the Little Dark Bird docking in the distance.
As he moved, one by one, the people on the Little Dark Bird disembarked.
While Gawain was introducing everyone to Nami, Gion sidled up to Issho and Rayleigh.
The first thing Gion asked upon meeting was a question that piqued her interest.
"What did the adults do?"
"Ha ha."
Rayleigh smiled and waved his hand.
"What else could they do? The adults really killed Arlong."
"Why?"
Rayleigh's answer puzzled Gion, and the people behind her also felt that something was amiss.
"Rayleigh, didn't the master say he would break Shyarly's words and stop personally killing Arlong?"
Why did he end up doing it himself in the end?
"Ha, Gawain probably felt that he had no need to fight against prophecy and fate, right?"
After all, from any perspective, we, who have already come together, are the inevitable trend of the future!
Besides, it doesn't matter who kills him, he's just an Arlong named Ah Long. Gawain is just giving him a little respect before he dies!
At this point, Rayleigh turned to look at Gawain.
"Is that so, Captain?"
"When..."
Just as Gawain was about to reply, the sound of Den Den Mushi suddenly rang out from Kalifa's arms in the distance.
Kalifa had more than one Den Den Mushi in her arms, and the Den Den Mushi that was ringing now was the one Gawain had told her about.
Gawain stopped talking and looked in Kalifa's direction. Kalifa took out Den Den Mushi and spoke.
"Is that Kaku? What information do you need to report?"
"It's me, Miss Kalifa. I've arrived at the Baratie!"
Chef Red-Leg Zeff was very kind; he has already taken on the task of preparing the banquet for us.
But besides that, I also have some breaking news to report!
Vice Admiral Garp from the Navy is actually in the Baratie Restaurant right now!!!
"What?!!"
No sooner had Kaku finished speaking than Rayleigh, standing to the side, widened his eyes in surprise before Kalifa reply.
After staring at her for only a moment, Rayleigh rushed to Kalifa's side like a gust of wind and snatched the Den Den Mushi from her hand.
"That old scoundrel Garp is actually at the Baratie Restaurant, hahaha... ahahahaha!!!"
That's great, that's wonderful! I made a promise with him that we'd have a proper fight next time we met!!!
The Den Den Mushi is Kaku kid on the other end, right? I'm Rayleigh!
Listen up, you absolutely must keep Garp at the Baratie restaurant. That guy loves donuts, so you can ask our ship's future chef to make him a lot!
In short, Kaku, don't let that old bastard Garp get away!!!
As soon as he finished speaking, Rayleigh hung up the Den Den Mushi, seemingly afraid that Garp would hear him.
Immediately afterwards, he looked intently at Gawain.
"Captain!"
Rayleigh waved excitedly.
"Did you hear that? That's Garp! We've finally seen Garp again!!!"
When we met Newgate last time, we spared Garp this time out of respect for Newgate!
But this time, that old scoundrel Garp can't escape after all!
At this point, Rayleigh glanced around at all the officials present.
"Everyone, please help this poor old man! I'm no match for that old scoundrel Garp on my own!"
"No problem!"
Beside him, Yixiao answered Rayleigh directly, pursing his lips expectantly.
"The strength of the Dark Bird Ship is now incomparable to that of the past."
Right now, we definitely need some qualified and strong individuals to help us practice teamwork!
"Mr. Garp is one of the pinnacles of the sea; a few good fights with him will surely bring us some benefits!"
"That's right!"
Gion was standing next to her, suddenly nodded.
"Garp -chan's strength is absolutely commendable, and it's been a long time since I've sparred with him."
Let's take this opportunity and have a good fight with Garp!
At this point, Gion looked at Gawain and said expectantly.
"You, sir, will also participate and have a little spar with Garp- chan. When you first recruited me, I imagined you sparring with Garp -chan under my tutelage!"
By this point, Gion's anticipation was palpable, and she eagerly began to caress the hilt of her sword.
Looking at the expectant Gion, Gawain chuckled and narrowed his eyes. He found Ace's location in the crowd.
"Hey everyone, don't just jump to conclusions about teaching Garp lesson."
Mr. Garp is, after all, Ace's godfather...
"It's better not to talk about it, it just makes me angrier!!!"
Rayleigh abruptly interrupted Gawain, then grabbed Ace by the shoulder.
"Kid, you also want to join me in teaching Garp, who's your Sun Tzu, a lesson, right?!"
"I...?"
Ace was a little exasperated; why did these old folks always seem to love fighting and killing?
However, Ace reconsidered.
Anyway, Rayleigh and Gawain would never do anything to truly harm Garp.
Since that's the case, if we could see Garp get a beating, then...
Thinking of this, Ace couldn't help but chuckle.
After laughing, he quickly nodded to Rayleigh.
"Ahem, old man Garp often hits me on the head, I suspect that's why I can't learn Observation Haki!"
He must have hit me on the head!
As soon as he finished speaking, Ace excitedly raised his fist.
Garp, you always beat Luffy and Luffy up when we were little!
Now, you're definitely going to get a beating!!!
After Ace made his statement, the matter was basically settled, so Gawain clapped his hands lightly.
"Since Ace agrees, then there's no problem. Everyone, please increase the intensity of your training these next few days."
Garp's appearance is just in time; let his Iron Fist help integrate our current team. Why not?
Kalifa!
Gawain gave the order to Kalifa.
"Arrange for everyone to load the orange trees onto the ship quickly, and then send Binz to settle the orange trees as soon as possible. In this regard, let Nojiko communicate with Binz."
Oh, right, Nojiko is our future gardener, Jinbe, you better watch out!
At this point, Gawain gave Jinbe a meaningful smile.
"You rascal, you've always been obsessed with stealing fruit trees from the Dark Bird Forest. Whether it's the people from the Black Ice Terrace or Binz, no one on the ship can stop you, you agile fat man."
Since that's the case, I've hired a new gardener. If men can't keep an eye on you, then let a sensible girl like Nojiko deal with you."
After saying that, Gawain briefly appreciated Jinbe's desperate expression before continuing to give orders.
"Nojiko is here, communicating with Binz, Shove-Shove Fruit, while Nami is here, along with Franky and Dan!"
"I'm here, sir!" It was Dan.
"Giao, what does the master want with me?" This is A Giao...
Hearing their responses, Gawain patted the nervous man's shoulder.
"You probably already know that my Observation Haki is somewhat special, and my vision... extends far beyond time!"
In my eyes, this girl named Nami is destined to be the most outstanding navigator on the high seas!
Haven't you been forced to slow down the design pace of your Sea Train all along because of a lack of excellent navigators?
"Now, I've brought my best navigator with me."
"Why?"
Nami was startled by Gawain's words, and she quickly waved her hands, trying to explain that she wasn't that outstanding.
But Gawain didn't give her a chance to speak; he pushed Nami directly towards Kalifa.
Beside him, watching Nami being gently embraced by his Secretary Kalifa, Rayleigh smiled with satisfaction.
"The map of the Dark Bird Ship is gradually being completed, haha, the navigator is the most important crew member on a ship!"
If we encounter a skilled navigator, even I, as the first mate, will have to fawn over him.
Nami, right? Good luck, haha.
This is the first time I've ever heard Gawain praise a young man like this!
"I..." Nami was utterly panicked. Was all of this really true?
This morning, I was just a pitiful nobody in the Arlong Pirates, but now I've suddenly become the darling of the Dark Bird Ship?!
Nami suddenly realized that the feeling of being recognized might be more interesting than the weight of gold or the ink on banknotes...
While Nami was still in a daze, Kalifa had already pulled her and Nojiko to the Dark Bird Ship to arrange their clothes.
The maids on the Dark Bird Ship had prepared quite a few uniforms, and there were always a few that matched Nami and her companion's size.
With Nami and the other two officially joining the party, the banquet officially began that evening.
It wasn't that Gawain was particularly keen on hosting banquets, but rather... any land that has been harmed needs a process to recover from the damaged environment.
A lively banquet is often the best way to advance this process.
Cocoyasi Village were when Uta stepped onto the stage?
Didn't you see how genuine Genzo's tears were after Nami and Nojiko put on the Dark Bird uniform?
Amidst the drinks and songs, Arlong's influence was easily forgotten by the villagers.
So much so that as the banquet grew more lively, even Hatchan, the guy Rayleigh had barely managed to save, was removed from his shackles and put on the barbecue grill.
Wait, Hatchan is on the barbecue grill?
Of course not!
He was simply pushed to the grill by the villagers who loved takoyaki and became a temporary cook.
So, Hatchan is an octopus Fish-Man, and his favorite food is takoyaki...
He not only likes to eat, he even likes to cook...
Just four days later, at the port of Cocoyasi Village, Dark Bird Ship Xuan Niao set sail without lingering for long.
And as the people on the boat could no longer hear the villagers' farewells.
At the edge of the deck, Smoker, with two cigars dangling from his lips, couldn't help but sigh.
"That's outrageous!"
He said, biting his cigar.
"Besides Governor Royce, there's actually trash like Captain Nezumi in the East Blue!!!"
They colluded with the Arlong Pirates, treating many islands, including Cocoyasi Village, like fish on a chopping board!
"I'd better take care of this guy myself!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Smoker put his hands in his pockets and strode towards the training area where Gawain was.
But he had only taken two steps when Tashigi nervously stopped him.
"Commander Smoker, calm down!"
Tashigi grabbed Smoker's hand tightly.
"We'd better wait and see, sir. Didn't you hear? Saint Gawain's men are going to the Baratie Restaurant to teach Garp!"
This suggests that Saint Gawain might also have some issues with us, who are also in the navy!
Besides, now that they know about the Nezumi's misdeeds, Saint Gawain would have sent someone to deal with Captain Nezumi even without us.
Us..."
"Stop talking nonsense, Tashigi. The Navy's trash should be dealt with by us Navy personnel!"
"Let's go, come with me to apply to Gawain!"
"But we're not Saint Gawain's subordinates, are we? Yet you're already calling him 'Sir'?!"
On the other side, at the Baratie restaurant.
After four busy days, all the ingredients brought by Kaku were properly disposed of.
That evening, Zeff excitedly found Kaku.
"Mr. Kaku, I have prepared all the ingredients!"
It's truly astonishing; the materials used in your Dark Bird Ship are absolutely superb!
Not only does it contain rare seasonings like Sea God Salt, but it also boasts countless excellent main ingredients derived from rare Sea King!
As a chef, I can't wait! How much longer until Saint Gawain arrives?
"Well..."
Kaku rolled his eyes at Zeff, who seemed eager to grab a spatula and get to work right then and there.
"I will not reveal any information related to the whereabouts of the adults, Mr. Zeff."
At this point, Kaku looked around and, seeing that no one was around, leaned close to Zeff's ear and whispered something more.
"However, given your excellent culinary skills, I must remind you."
"The adults have already left Cocoyasi Village!"
"I understand, thank you Mr. Kaku, haha!"
Cocoyasi Village is only a seven-day voyage from here, so I roughly know how to preserve the ingredients!
In seven days, I will give it my all!
I'm so incredibly excited!
Just as Zeff was filled with anticipation, Garp, who was fast asleep in the Baratie restaurant, suddenly sat up.
"Why?"
Garp rubbed his dog-head hat in confusion.
Why do I suddenly feel a chill down my back?