Dadan

Meanwhile, in the mountains behind the Goa Kingdom, at Makino's makeshift tavern.

Sabo could no longer maintain his composure!

Standing in the crowd, the anger in his eyes almost burst forth.

He clenched his fists tightly and addressed the cadres around him who were looking at him, especially Village Chief Woop Slap, who had just pointed out the problem.

"I'm sorry, Village Chief!"

How could such a bastard appear in my family!

"Stelly, that damn brat! I can't believe he's gotten even worse in just a few years!!!"

At this point, Sabo was so ashamed he could barely lift his head.

The thought that it was his own family that caused the villagers of Foosha Village to be displaced, and the thought that it was his own family that made Uncle Gawain, with whom he had recently gotten along well, lose his mood to enjoy the scenery, was unbearable.

Especially when you think about what Stelly did, causing such suffering to kind people like the village chief and Sister Makino who cared for their three brothers and had a family!

Sabo couldn't help but feel helpless facing them!

Thus, feeling ashamed and indignant Sabo immediately turned around, intending to hurry to the original site of Foosha Village to deal with Stelly's matter.

So he turned around and continued speaking to the crowd.

"I'm so ashamed to sit here, that bastard Stelly!"

Everyone, please drink first. I... I'll go teach that bastard a lesson, and then I'll have a good talk with my father!!!

After saying that, Sabo was about to leave, but before he could take a step, Gawain had already transformed into Inazuma and appeared behind Sabo.

Sabo heard a thunderous roar, and then a pair of hands landed on his shoulders from behind.

At the same time, Gawain smiled and placed his hand on Sabo's shoulder, speaking softly to the ashamed young man before him.

"Sabo, you and everyone... and the villagers are having a great time drinking. If you leave now, it might spoil the atmosphere of the banquet."

After all, the fact that you, whom the villagers thought was dead, suddenly returned to Foosha Village is what excites everyone in Foosha Village the most today.

Isn't that right?

At this point, Gawain forcibly turned Sabo around and then vigorously rubbed Sabo's head.

"As for what you just said, haha."

You yourself said that it was that guy, Stelly, who did those things, right?

So what does Stelly have to do with you?

You may come from the same family, or you may share the same surname.

But aside from that, is there any reason for him to make you feel uneasy or guilty, kid?

At this point, Gawain stopped rubbing Sabo's head and casually put his arm around Sabo's shoulder.

With his arm around Sabo, Gawain continued lazily.

"Since we're already sitting together drinking, all that exists are the people drinking."

Compared to what Stelly did, haven't the Celestial Dragon done even more?

If you're so upset about this, then am I supposed to bow and apologize to everyone I meet every day for the actions of my fellow Celestial Dragon?

After speaking, Gawain released Sabo and returned to his seat.

Looking at the people who had stopped drinking and were now staring at him and Sabo, Gawain raised his hands and clapped them lightly twice.

With the sound of clapping, Gawain said.

"If you are dissatisfied with the actions of your fellow human beings, then use your own efforts to change everything!"

But don't take the blame for the mistakes of your fellow human beings!

What we need to do is correct our mistakes, not apologize, and certainly not try to erase the wounds that have already been inflicted by our own impulses without any organization or plan!

So, Sabo, just sit down!

I've already emphasized this to Ace once before, so I might as well emphasize it to you again now.

Lucci has already dealt with this issue, and Shiryu is still waiting to address the follow-up matters.

There is no place for you here, and this is not something you should be doing!

If saying this still doesn't calm you down, then I might as well be more serious with you!

"Each of you must perform your duties and carry out your tasks. This is my order to you, Sabo!"

After speaking, Gawain turned his head, his eyes calm and his smile as always, and quietly looked at Sabo.

Sabo, under Gawain's gaze, swallowed hard.

"I understand, Uncle Gawain..."

He lowered his head and replied, then stood still and took a few deep breaths.

After taking a deep breath, Sabo raised his head. The shame on his face was gone, replaced by a much more relaxed expression.

He chuckled softly, took a breath, then bowed to Gawain and said...

"Uncle, there's still so much I need to learn!"

As you just said, I did lose my composure!

I'm so sorry, haha, I've disturbed everyone's drinking mood!

"Then let me, the little devil, raise a toast to everyone!"

"That's more like it!"

"Haha, cheers!"

Forget all that fucking Stelly!

"Foosha Village will be restored, the adults have already emphasized that!"

"Don't worry, kid!"

"Let's drink! Let's drink!"

"Jinbe come back yet? Where's the game?"

"The beef jerky is good, but it would be even better if there were some dried radish and edamame too!"

Amidst the laughter and cheers of the crowd, Sabo calmly sat down, downed his drink in one gulp, and immediately filled his glass again.

Meanwhile, in Gawain's direction, after Gawain sat down, Makino came over with a wine jug and nodded shyly to Gawain.

"Gawain... my lord."

"Makino said carefully."

"Whether it's Ace, who seems like a real handful, or Sabo, who seems like a very easy person to deal with."

They've all caused you so much worry.

Although I am not their relative, I watched them grow up, and they are like my younger brothers to me, making me worry about them.

So... I think...

I would like to offer you a toast.

This isn't a toast for the Celestial Dragon; it's a toast from an older sister to her younger brothers' newly found older brother!

As soon as she finished speaking, Makino excitedly picked up the flask and put it directly into her mouth.

With a series of gulping sounds, Makino actually finished the entire flask of liquor!

This Makino really startled Gawain; even Hancock wouldn't dare drink like that!

It has to be said that Makino truly lives up to his reputation as a tavern owner; his alcohol tolerance is truly extraordinary.

Seeing that Makino had put down the empty wine jug, Gawain quickly glanced at Makino's stomach.

Wow, her belly hasn't even shown any signs of getting bigger, that's really impressive.

Thinking it over, Gawain picked up his wine glass, smiled, and drank it down in one gulp.

Just then, heavy footsteps sounded in the distance, accompanied by occasional shouts and curses.

Setting down his glass, Gawain looked in the direction of the sound, and the moment Gawain turned his head, the faint shouting completely disappeared.

About twenty seconds later, two heavy figures emerged from the edge of the forest.

Leading the way was Jinbe, carrying a huge woman upside down on his shoulder as he staggered toward the group.

As for why the woman being carried didn't speak, Gawain also found out.

Right behind Jinbe, Shiryu, holding his scabbard, plunged the end of the scabbard upwards into the mouth of the woman Jinbe was carrying...

In short, Jinbe casually strolled around, saying to Gawain in a rather disappointed tone.

"My lord, what a pity! Our peaceful hunt was ruined by a group of bandits who suddenly appeared!"

You mentioned that there might be acquaintances of Ace and his gang in the mountains nearby, so we didn't kill anyone, we just dragged the leader of that bandit group back.

That woman has a foul mouth; she's used a different insult on me every time we've met. If it weren't for your instructions, I would have thrown her into the sea to change her nature, turning her from a mountain bandit into a sea pirate, and then killed her.

If it weren't for Brother Shiryu helping me shut her up, I really wouldn't have dared to bring her to see you. You have no idea how awful her insults were!

At this point, Jinbe casually threw the female bandit to the ground.

This female bandit was nearly 2.5 meters tall and had a very strong physique. The ground seemed to tremble the moment she landed.

Meanwhile, everyone present who knew this female bandit was feeling their hearts tremble far more violently Koby the ground itself!

In the distance, as the female bandit landed, Shiryu casually shoved his scabbard aside, then stepped forward, like a gentleman leaning on a cane, and continued to gag the female bandit.

Meanwhile, Makino, who had just put down the wine jug next to Gawain, immediately opened her mouth wide involuntarily!

Across from Rayleigh at the table, Ace suddenly stood up from his seat, looking at the female bandit; he was almost in tears!

He charged toward the female bandit, then grabbed Shiryu's scabbard and hurriedly called out to Shiryu.

"Uncle Shiryu!!!"

You'd better let go!

This is... this is Dadan!

She's practically my godmother; she raised me from scratch!

As soon as he finished speaking, Ace quickly raised the scabbard.

Upon hearing what he said, Jinbe and Shiryu stiffened slightly.

As he sheathed his sword, Shiryu silent for a moment, his face stiff.

After a moment, Shiryu, feeling slightly embarrassed but not wanting to show it, spoke to Ace in a calm voice.

"Poop... pee...?"

Kid, your tastes when you were little... were pretty strong?

"Why???"

Ace was completely taken aback by Shiryu's words; even at this critical moment, he was momentarily stunned by Shiryu's words!

While Ace remained stunned, Dadan on the ground reacted.

She actually burst out laughing!

"Hahahaha, really... really unexpected!"

You menacing monsters actually know how to tell lame jokes!!!

A whole lot of poop and pee... Ahahahahaha!

Ace!!!

Puff!

I can't hold back anymore, hahaha!!!

Laughing, Dadan sat up naturally and looked around at the crowd.

Just now, when she was thrown to the ground by Jinbe and saw Ace laughing and drinking, Dadan was no longer worried!

The reason she had the conflict with Jinbe was because she was frightened by Uta's scream not long ago.

Upon hearing the scream, they immediately turned back. Jinbe and his companion had only been gone Jinbe while, and the two groups of strangers bumped right into each other!

Worried by the woman's screams, Dadan didn't even ask about Jinbe's identity. When she saw the burly, imposing stranger nearby, she immediately attacked!

Unfortunately, although Dadan had a Noble Phantasm against Garp and had the experience of punching Garp and leaving Garp covered in blood, she was still a powerful figure in the world.

Ultimately, however, she only had her Noble Phantasm against Garp.

In short, this tiger woman was taken down in an instant; if Jinbe hadn't intervened in time, Shiryu would have cut her down on the spot...

However, Dadan is actually quite clever at heart.

Just like now, after she saw the situation clearly, she not only stopped worrying, but also instantly became involved in the current situation.

As soon as she sat up, she waved to Gawain was looking over from afar!

"Hey, you're the one who's been taking care of little Ace, right?"

Haha, I've seen your picture in newspapers and magazines, but you're much more handsome in person Koby in the photos!

If you care about your mother, how about taking another, even better photo and sending it to me? It's time to change the photo on my bedside table...

"Damn it, I said too much, hahaha!!!"

Amidst the laughter, Dadan stood up, clutching her back. After being carried by Jinbe for so long, her back was a little sore, even for someone of her size.

As for Gawain, upon hearing Dadan's words, he froze for a moment.

Beside him, aside from a group of girls who instantly glared angrily at Dadan, all the men burst into what could only be described as insane laughter!!!

Amidst the bursts of laughter, Gawain stood up, amused, and headed towards Dadan.

Seeing Gawain approach, Dadan generously wiped her hands on her clothes and then extended her hand to Gawain.

Gawain took Dadan's rough hand and shook it up and down, then smiled and said to Dadan.

"Every dream that is spoken aloud deserves to be fulfilled, doesn't it?"

It seems I really should leave you with an even more handsome photo.

However, I must emphasize this, cough cough.

I am not honored by this, nor do I wish to know the purpose for which you left this photograph, madam!

As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain released Dadan's hand and immediately joined the men around him in laughing.

Seeing Gawain, Dadan smiled as well, and as she smiled, she quietly let down her guard.

Regardless of what the Celestial Dragon's true intentions are, at least he is not in danger for the moment.

Not only is he not dangerous, he actually gives off a pretty good vibe!

In Dadan's opinion, alcohol cannot be faked. Gawain, although not like Garp and Shanks, had a unique air and magnanimity of a great man!

He had initially worried that Ace might have gone astray after boarding the Celestial Dragon' ship.

Now, she's not worried anymore. She thinks Little Ace will learn a lot from being around someone like that, right?

Thinking of this, Dadan laughed and looked at Ace. After a quick look around to make sure Ace was doing well, Dadan turned her attention to her other beloved child, Luffy.

But just as she was looking at Luffy, Sabo's figure completely entered her field of vision!

She hadn't seen it clearly yet; her attention was focused on finding Gawain.

Now, he immediately recognized Sabo's consistently elegant posture and the hat he never took off!

"Wait, that's... Sabo?!?"

For a moment, even the usually cheerful and outgoing Dadan started to stutter.

She raised her hand in disbelief, pointing at Sabo as she instinctively walked towards Sabo!

"Mom... did I see wrong?"

Sabo?

Are you really Sabo?

"Damn it, how could I possibly see you in a place like this?!"

As she spoke, Dadan had already reached Sabo. She tremblingly reached out her hand, wanting to press Sabo's head down.

Seeing Dadan's face instantly filled with tears, Sabo took a deep breath and then took Dadan's large hand.

After placing that hand on his head, Sabo spoke in a trembling voice.

"I'm so sorry, Big Mom, I've played a huge joke on you all these years, haven't I?"

Regardless, what you see is real.

"Dadan, that disobedient little noble boy from back then, has finally crawled back from hell, and he's standing right in front of you now!"

As Sabo finished speaking, Dadan's large hand landed on Sabo's hat.

Dadan yanked Sabo's hat off and gave Sabo's golden hair a good ruffle.

Just as Sabo was feeling moved, Dadan suddenly moved her hand, then switched to a fist, and slammed it hard into his head!

At the same time, Dadan's cursing finally rang out.

All I heard was her laughing and crying as she cursed loudly.

"You secretly went to sea, didn't you? You went to sea at the age of ten!"

"You bastard, you really scared the hell out of me!!!"