The moment Gawain finished speaking, Sabo was in the distance, was completely stunned.
He stood there speechless, remaining silent for a long time before finally murmuring softly.
"Should we give the right to rain... to the umbrella sellers?"
This... is so true to the world today...
After speaking, Sabo lowered his head in silence, as if he could see the umbrella held in the hands of countless people.
In this world, there are many people who barely survive on the meager resources that the nobility have managed to obtain.
Those people might be farmers or small business owners.
They struggled to hold up their umbrellas, trying to keep themselves dry in the heavy rain.
The heavy rain continued all day, so they could only keep holding onto the umbrella they had been offered by the umbrella seller.
The umbrella seller made people realize that without an umbrella, it's impossible to walk in the rain.
They also made people realize that without an umbrella, one is not entitled to blend in.
They even guided people generation after generation, making them feel fortunate and content to have such a simple umbrella.
And so, people gradually forgot that whether or not someone has an umbrella shouldn't be the key factor in whether their days are dry or not.
Shouldn't the key question be whether it will rain or not?
Before Gawain decided to come, the villagers of Foosha Village in front of him already had their hands full of umbrellas sold to them by umbrella sellers.
However, if the umbrella seller controls the rainwater beyond the umbrella's capacity, it could lead to a situation where the rainwater exceeds the umbrella's capacity.
And so, Foosha Village vanished in an instant...
Their umbrellas couldn't keep out heavy rain, but the people who actually sold the umbrellas were the ones who determined how heavy the rain was...
Thinking this, Sabo slowly clenched his fist.
He felt that perhaps Gawain's identity as an older man was too incompatible with the Revolutionary Army's aspirations.
But it must be admitted that, at times, Uncle Gawain is indeed doing things that benefit the world...
The Revolutionary Army's goal is to overthrow Mary Geoise and defeat the Celestial Dragon who can easily manipulate rain and celestial phenomena!
However, the Celestial Dragon here should not be a noun, but rather an adjective.
It's more often used to describe evil in fairy tales, isn't it?
While Sabo was lost in thought, Gawain continued speaking.
After a brief pause, he continued waving at Ace.
"My words always take root and bear fruit. I want to bring sunshine to Foosha Village, and that day is just around the corner."
Don't worry, Ace.
Lucci is already dealing with those damned nobles in Foosha Village.
Even if you get involved, the speed won't increase much.
So, you should spend some time with the villagers who raised you and have a couple of drinks.
"Makino is very worried about you."
"I... I...?!?"
Across from him, Ace hesitated, his brows furrowed as he listened to Gawain's words.
After much deliberation, he finally nodded emphatically.
"Alright then, I'll do as you say, uncle!"
In short, if Brother Lucci can't handle it, then I'm definitely going to teach them a lesson!
Damn it, they actually dared to demolish my old home!!!
"Fuck you!!!"
After cursing angrily, Ace rushed to Gawain's side and snatched the drink Gawain him.
After taking a deep breath, Ace exhaled heavily before plopping down next to Gawain.
Just as he sat down, Makino looked at him with slight surprise for a moment.
If Makino hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she truly couldn't have imagined that Ace and Gawain were so close that they could freely steal each other's drinks!
However, recalling what Gawain had just said, Makino was no longer shocked.
On the contrary, she even began to understand Ace somewhat.
They made an exceptionally decisive decision: to restore sunshine to Foosha Village!
This kind of person... seems like a really good friend!
But... even if they're close, Ace shouldn't be acting like this.
What happened to the manners I taught him?
Was it swallowed up by the sea breeze?
Thinking of this, Makino moved closer to Ace and glared at Ace fiercely.
"Ace, long time no see! Looks like you've picked up swearing again!"
"Well..."
Faced with Makino's accusation, Ace smiled awkwardly, then quickly pointed at Sabo.
Ace said, shaking his finger.
"Sister Makino, isn't this the right time to talk about this?"
Look! Sabo is back!
That's the most important thing today, isn't it? My things are all trivial.
Why don't you continue lecturing me tomorrow?
"Please give me some face today, big sister!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Ace looked up and gave Makino a fawning smile.
Seeing this, Makino knew she couldn't say anything more, so she turned and stood in front of Sabo.
Looking at Sabo, who appeared slightly shy but with eyes full of nostalgia, Makino sighed with emotion.
"You've suffered, Sabo. The past has left many scars on you."
After saying that, Makino couldn't bear to look at Sabo's face, where the burn marks were clearly visible.
Looking at those marks, Makino could fully imagine how much suffering Sabo had endured.
For a moment, Makino pursed her lips and slammed the bottle of wine in her hand to Sabo.
"It's my fault, Sabo. I was even a little too happy after not seeing you for so long."
It's such a happy day, we shouldn't bring up those unpleasant topics.
Come on, let's have a good drink together!
When you were kids, you always liked to steal alcohol, but you could never steal too much or drink too much.
"Now that you're all grown up, you can drink more properly!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Makino looked at the drink in Sabo's hand and gave him an encouraging look.
Across from him, Sabo nodded heavily, then downed his drink in one gulp, his eyes red-rimmed.
Meanwhile, behind Sabo, Luffy, who was only 1.55 meters Luffy for the time being, looked over with envy.
As he watched, he kept murmuring expectantly.
"That's great, you can all drink now, Sabo and Ace!"
That's how a pirate drinks so heartily!
I always want to drink it, but my older sister always disagrees!
Ugh, when will I be seventeen?!
I also want to drink heavily, eat heartily, and then sail freely on the sea like a pirate!!!
Feeling frustrated, Luffy glanced to the side, his gaze settling on Gawain.
The next moment, he forgot all about his frustration at not being able to drink. He suddenly jumped in front of Gawain, then sat cross-legged on the ground and said to Gawain with curiosity and excitement.
"Oh right, haha, I seem to have forgotten to thank my benefactor!"
You must be Uncle Gawain, right?
Ace and Sabo said that they were able to meet thanks to your help.
Thank you so much, Uncle Gawain!!!
As soon as he finished speaking, Luffy grinned and gave Gawain a deep bow.
Beside Gawain, Hancock narrowed her eyes strangely at Luffy's solemn expression.
"Gawain ~."
She asked Gawain, puzzled.
"I don't know if you've noticed, but after meeting this kid, I suddenly felt a bit cheerful?"
Is this some kind of Devil Fruit power, or is it just that even I can be infected by the joy of children?
"Oh?"
Upon hearing Hancock's words, Gawain was slightly taken aback, then he frowned and looked at Luffy.
At the same time, all the officers around him scrutinized Luffy's appearance.
After a moment, he smiled and nodded heavily, then said...
"Miss Hancock's intuition is truly keen; that is indeed the case."
Although I cannot see, just hearing the child's voice gives me an unconscious sense of ease.
This feeling was so faint that if you hadn't specifically brought it up, I might have just assumed I was remembering something amusing.
This feeling is very special!
"That's right!"
No sooner had Ichisho finished speaking than Crocodile couldn't help but interject.
"I don't know what everyone else thinks, but I do know that someone like me rarely has a happy moment!"
But just now, I inexplicably started imagining scenes from the future.
I seem to see a beautiful scene before my eyes: I will follow in your footsteps and bring the Four Blues under my control!
As soon as he finished speaking, Crocodile's features tensed up; he was worried that he might have been affected by some inexplicable Devil Fruit.
At the same time, Rayleigh, who was not far away, suddenly had a look of Dawu on his face!
Shakky was the first to notice Rayleigh's gaze, and Shakky fingers tightened sharply around the cigarette.
She asked Rayleigh.
"This ability can make people feel inexplicably a little happy..."
Rayleigh, could this be... that Devil Fruit?
"It should be!"
Rayleigh responded readily, then stood up Luffy towards Luffy, who was sitting in front of Gawain, grinning foolishly.
Meanwhile, Luffy was still staring at Gawain's face, determined to remember his benefactor's features!
This is the great benefactor who brought Sabo back into his life!
He may not seem to need my gratitude now, but once I become the Pirate King, I will have to give him a portion of the treasure!
Only in this way can I repay his kindness!
Just as Luffy was thinking this, Rayleigh had already arrived behind Luffy. Rayleigh reached out, pinched Luffy's ear, and gently tugged it.
Instantly, Luffy's ears and half his face deformed along with Rayleigh's movement; he looked like an extremely soft lump of clay, his entire face stretched out...
Seeing this from afar, Uta couldn't help but slap his forehead.
"Oh my, this guy, it's been so many years, he's still the same silly goose!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Uta Luffy.
Hey, Luffy!
Is Sabo and the old man the only people you see?
Come and see who I am!
"And yet I even tried to compete with you back then..."
At this point, Uta suddenly realized something, and she quickly covered her mouth in horror!
However, once some things start, they are beyond the control of ordinary people!
Just as Luffy was about to ask Rayleigh why he was pulling his Luffy, amidst Uta's terrified expression, he was immediately drawn to Uta's voice.
As Luffy's head became increasingly deformed, he heard Uta's words.
The next moment, Uta, filled with regret, heard the words she least wanted to hear in her life!
"Huh, red hair and white hair?"
Wait, you are... you are Shanks' daughter?
You are Uta!!!
At this point, Luffy suddenly stood up and shouted to Uta with great surprise.
"I remember now, it's you, it really is you!"
Hahaha, that's right! We even had a contest back then to see who could pee the farthest!
You lost terribly, ahahahahaha!!!
"Aaaaaaaahhhhh!!!"
The moment Luffy finished speaking, Uta's soprano voice almost pierced through the entire mountain range. Even Dadan and her group, who had gone to the mountains early that morning to hunt for the villagers, heard the scream.
So they immediately abandoned their hunting plans and rushed towards the village settlement!
Meanwhile, at the makeshift tavern, just as Uta screamed, everyone around was stunned by Luffy's words!
You should know that although Uta is young now, she is still a beautiful young woman of fifteen or sixteen.
The result... it went farther than a person's pee???
In an instant, a joyful atmosphere filled the entire area, and no one thought about Luffy's ability to make people involuntarily happy anymore.
Even Gawain couldn't help but laugh. He laughed loudly while repeatedly muttering words like "funny".
Hearing Gawain's muttering, Hancock stuck out her tongue and licked her lips, then leaned close to Gawain's ear and asked.
"Is this kind of thing... really that interesting?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Hancock blushed and lowered her head. She tidied her hair at her temples and said in a shy and timid voice.
"If Gawain really finds it interesting, then I... I... um~."
"If we were in a place where it's just the two of us, then I could also compete with you... with you~~."
After saying that, Hancock was overwhelmed with shyness and then buried her face in Gawain's arms.
At the same time, while laughing, Rayleigh raised his glass to everyone.
"These kids are really a joy to behold, haha, I've probably been laughing more and more these past six months!"
Come on, let's have a drink! Let's toast to this little rascal who makes everyone smile!
Furthermore, I already have a general idea of what his Devil Fruit is; it is indeed an extraordinary Devil Fruit.
I assure you that this Devil Fruit is harmless to us. As for the specifics, I will tell you about them when I have time!
Cheers!
In an instant, amidst the laughter and chatter of the crowd, the sound of ton-ton-ton-ton echoed.
As the drinks flowed, the atmosphere became increasingly relaxed and harmonious.
Ace put his arm around Sabo and kept telling Luffy about what had happened in the past six months.
Hancock, with her arm around Gawain, silently watched him chat with Gawain and the Gion.
Rayleigh drank one glass of wine after another, glancing at Luffy repeatedly as he drank.
For some reason, a mixture of amusement and regret would often appear on his face.
Shakky would occasionally pat Rayleigh on the shoulder, telling him to relax and not overthink things.
In this atmosphere, Makino sat opposite Woop Slap and blurted out something without thinking.
"This is wonderful, village chief. I never imagined things would turn out this way."
When our village was first taken away, I thought that our future was sealed, and we would have to hide in the mountains.
As a result, we not only saw Ace return, but also Sabo, who had been gone for a long time.
At this point, Makino smiled happily, and her smile made Woop Slap village chief, Slap, who was gradually easing his tension, breathe a sigh of relief.
"Yes, everything is truly unexpected."
Judging from what that sir said, not only can we return to our hometown, but even that guy named Stelly who robbed our village might get what he deserves!
Speaking of which, what's Stelly's last name? And which noble family was he from?
Is it Otero... huh?!
In that instant, Village Chief Woop Slap turned around sharply and looked at Sabo.
At the same time, Sabo quickly turned around and looked at Chief Woop Slap with great surprise.
"Village chief, what did you just say?"
Who stole Foosha Village?!
At this point, Sabo stood up angrily and rushed outside.
He cursed fiercely as he ran.
"I knew it, damn it!"
I knew things wouldn't be that simple!
Stelly, it was you!
It was you!!!