However, Gawain didn't explain the details to Reiju. Who would like to expose themselves completely to others?
As Reiju looked at the silent Gawain, she became more and more certain that Gawain had mastered the Future Sight, and she felt that Gawain was even more perfect and flawless.
Because anyone who possesses the ability to Future Sight is absolutely impossible to assassinate. Who could assassinate someone who can see the future?
And so, while admiring Gawain, Reiju said softly.
"I'm sorry, sir, I didn't mean to test you."
I have very little experience telling jokes to others.
While I really want to make your chat with me more enjoyable, I'm not familiar with this style and seem to always say things that can be misunderstood.
At this point, Reiju carefully lowered her head, awaiting Gawain's punishment.
Because she knew that once Gawain discovered her as a stalker, her life would no longer be in her own hands...
Looking at Reiju, who was slightly bowing her head with a mixture of nonchalance and sadness on her face, Gawain pondered for a moment, then suddenly couldn't help but purse his lips.
He laughed as he teased Reiju.
"Would it be misunderstood?"
Hmm, what you said is indeed quite easy to misunderstand.
Like that part where you wanted to kiss me, haha.
I was surprised.
"Why???"
Reiju suddenly raised her head and stared blankly into Gawain's eyes.
Their eyes met briefly, and when she saw the kindness in Gawain's eyes, she quickly buried her head back into her chest.
As for Gawain, after admiring the shy Reiju for a while, he couldn't help but chuckle softly.
Gawain waved his hand while laughing.
"Haha, I was just joking. Please forgive my impudence."
Also, come for a walk with me, and let's talk about your things.
As for your safety, you don't need to worry at all. Although you followed me for a while, I know that there are many others who are following me just like you, and I even hope there are more of them than there are now."
At this point, Gawain pointed to Reiju's chest and laughed.
"Take you for example. After following me for so long, haven't you come to understand my actions a little better?"
I don't know if what you said to Sanji is true, that is, whether you truly understand my thoughts.
However, those who have carefully observed me should not reject the future I propose, which, in a sense, is exactly what I have always hoped for.
So, Ms. Reiju, I forgive you for following me.
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain smiled and nodded gently to Reiju, which immediately cheered Reiju up.
Although he had a suspicion that he might not be executed for Sanji's sake.
But before Gawain could draw a conclusion, Reiju couldn't help but worry.
Now, Reiju can finally relax.
Beside her, she saw Reiju gently lick her lips and then take a small, adorable breath.
Gawain pursed his lips and continued speaking to Reiju.
"Hey, relaxing so easily isn't something a lady should do."
Don't just think about how I don't intend to punish you. Think about it: if I can tolerate even the mistakes you've made, am I perhaps yearning for something more important?
"Ha???"
Across from her, Reiju couldn't help but widen her eyes. She looked at Gawain with a puzzled Gawain and asked in a low voice.
"My lord, is it something you can say to me directly like this?"
"There's nothing I can't say. While I'm not exactly a pure honestist, I feel that making certain things clearer will be more beneficial for our future cooperation."
By now you should understand, yes, I've already planned our collaborative project.
I'm sorry, but I don't intend to give you the right to refuse, nor do you have the right to refuse me.
So, would you like to hear my plans?
After saying that, Gawain smiled and looked at Reiju, Reiju shook her head helplessly.
"You're really domineering, which is very much in line with the impression I've always had of you."
Since you want to talk, then I'll listen. Anyway, I can't refuse. I'm just a piece of soft meat on your chopping board, um~."
Reiju gave Gawain a charming look, then stuck out her tongue in a seemingly helpless but actually playful and seductive manner, making a lazy look that said, "Do whatever you want with me."
Seeing Reiju completely give up, Gawain nodded and smiled.
"Alright, then I'll be frank. From now on, you'll stay on my ship."
Although my ship is not lacking in combat power, your ability is remarkably effective against all kinds of poisons, and I think I will need you someday.
Besides, you are Judge's daughter, and you are more suitable than Sanji to serve as the link between my Dark Bird Ship and your Vinsmoke Family.
As things stand, there's nothing I can do to benefit from your family. Whether it's your assassin business or the Lineage Factor developed by Judge, they offer me very little help.
However, I have certain plans for your future, and your identities are well-suited to stirring up some waves regarding North Blue.
In short, Reiju!
Gawain suddenly reached out and grabbed Reiju's shoulder from above, speaking to the girl who, despite maintaining a charming expression, actually had slightly tense muscles.
"Take some time to call your father and tell him about the decision I made for you."
Please ask him a question on my behalf over the phone.
Ask him if he still wants to defeat the entire North Blue again.
If you want, then you're mine, understand?
"I... I understand!"
Faced with Gawain's sudden domineering attitude, Reiju nodded nervously and hurriedly.
After nodding, she couldn't help but ask Gawain in a soft voice.
"However, Gawain..."
Although that's a bit unlikely, what if my father really answers no?"
"Oh?"
Upon hearing the question, Gawain paused for a moment, then gave a particularly amusing smile.
Laughing, Gawain released Reiju's shoulder and walked out of the forest on his own.
Reiju was a little confused. She followed behind Gawain, puzzled. After walking about ten steps, Gawain spoke to Reiju in his deep and magnetic voice.
"If he doesn't want to, or is unwilling to, accept my gift to him."
I will make time to meet him in person.
By then, not only will you be mine, but your entire family will be mine too.
Do you like this answer?
On the training ground, Luffy was showing off all the training he had been doing.
This was Zephyr's request. Since he didn't know much about the Devil Fruit Luffy ate, he naturally wanted to test the direction Luffy was taking in developing it.
As a result, the entire training ground was filled with the sound of nanominol.
Amidst this roar, Zoro, with his left hand resting on the hilts of several swords, leisurely arrived at the training ground.
Hearing Zoro's footsteps, Zephyr asked without turning his head.
"Kid, how is that damn Flamingo?"
"Heh, what else can happen? He handed over everything, and now he's in the process of handing it over to Sister Kalifa and Brother Lucci."
Zoro responded softly, then placed his three swords on the sword rack beside him.
After taking off his shirt, Zoro warmed up with a series of small steps and stretching his arms and waist, then picked up a small dumbbell on the ground labeled 500 kilograms.
Seeing Zoro approach, Luffy excitedly leaned over and asked.
Wow!!!
You actually have three knives!
You must be an incredibly powerful swordsman!
A swordsman who can wield three swords, hahaha!!!
"Hello!"
Upon hearing Luffy's words, Zoro turned and glared at him unhappily, then reprimanded him.
"You little brat whose face and arms can stretch out, didn't your teacher teach you not to disturb others during training?!"
After saying that, Zoro sighed in annoyance, then changed direction and continued practicing, saying one last Luffy as he walked.
"Your attitude towards training is clearly insincere. How did someone like you manage to win over Zephyr?"
"What?!?"
Hearing Zoro's words, Luffy became annoyed and, with his right hand on his Straw Hat, rushed in front of Zoro.
He squatted down, his left hand on the ground, and asked Zoro.
"Hey, you look pretty cocky, swordsman!"
Want to come aboard my ship?
Although I don't have a ship yet, I'm going to be the Pirate King!
How about we embark on an adventure together?!
"Hehe..."
Seeing Luffy's expectant and optimistic smile, Zoro pursed his lips and shook his head.
"Leave me alone, you brat!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zoro picked up the dumbbells and began to work on his muscles.
"I'm lifting weights, "Zoro said with annoyance.
"I don't like boasting, and I dislike people who boast even more. Moreover, after witnessing the battle just now, I'm even more determined to undergo rigorous training to become like them!"
As for you, kid, looking at your unsettled nature, once you get tired of training, you should hurry up and go play house with those girls!
"You're not a swordsman, I have absolutely no interest in you!!!"
After saying that, Zoro turned around again, putting himself even further away from Luffy.
Just as Luffy was about to say something, he suddenly heard the sound of footsteps approaching from afar!
Far away, not long after Gawain left for the forest, Uta came looking for his childhood friend.
Upon seeing Luffy from afar, Uta immediately raised the plate she was carrying high without saying a word.
"Hey, Luffy, let's have our 184th duel!"
Even though I've beaten you 183 times, I'm still willing to give you another chance!
"What?! I clearly won 183 times!!!"
Luffy immediately roared and rushed to Uta, then grabbed the plate that Uta was carrying.
On this plate are five fragrant chicken drumsticks and a glass of orange juice!
Seeing Luffy take the plate, Uta nodded in satisfaction and smiled.
"Still not willing to admit defeat, huh? But it's good that you have the guts to continue the competition with me!"
"Come on, Uncle Shiryu, I'm counting on you to play the villain!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Uta Shiryu to Shiryu, who stood expressionless behind him. Shiryu swallowed hard and nodded helplessly.
"Just this once!"
"Haha, Uncle agreed! That's great!"
After receiving Shiryu's response, Uta excitedly turned around and gave Luffy a defiant look!
Then, Uta pointed to the chicken leg and orange juice on the plate and said...
"The 184th showdown has officially begun, and this time it's a battle for chicken dinner!"
The slowest one to finish eating will be dragged to the Execution Platform and beheaded by Uncle Shiryu!
As soon as he finished speaking, Uta grabbed a chicken leg and stuffed it into his mouth. Luffy did the same at the same time, stuffing four chicken legs into his mouth in one bite!!!
Seeing this, Uta was slightly taken aback. Had Luffy gotten Luffy- up after all these years? How could his mouth be so wide open?!
Realizing she was likely to lose, Uta glared and stuffed the rest of the chicken leg into her mouth.
While frantically tearing off the chicken leg meat, Uta tilted her face, which was stuffed full like a little pig, and offered her orange juice to Luffy.
"I'll treat you to some orange juice!"
Thank you so much!!!
Without a Luffy thought, Luffy grabbed the orange juice and drank it. Uta quickly seized the opportunity to swallow all the chicken leg meat, then waved to Shiryu as he ran.
Seeing this, Shiryu a deep breath and then lifted Luffy up in one swift Luffy!
"You lost, brat!"
He smiled and said this to Luffy, which immediately terrified Luffy so much that his fur stood on end, and his whole body swelled up into a ball!
To the side, Zoro had just been scoffing disdainfully.
"What?! He actually went and played house with a girl!"
The next second, Zoro spat out his drink and immediately yelled at Uta.
"That's cheating, isn't it? Why would he drink the orange juice you brought him?"
"Hmm, well, it can only be that he wasn't concentrating. What does it have to do with anyone else?"
Uta responded with a sinister smile, then raised her finger at the bristling Luffy.
"Luffy, this is your 184th failure!"
"Damn, this guy's smile is terrifying, scarier than the village dogs!!!"
And also, I didn't lose!!!
As soon as he finished speaking, Luffy, his face full of defiance, confronted Uta.
However, after only a few seconds of confrontation, Luffy softened his stance. He hesitated, lowered his head, and asked Uta in a low voice.
"By the way, Uta, why did you suddenly disappear back then?"
Shanks said you left to become the best musician in the world. Are you already that kind of musician?
"Certainly!!!"
Upon hearing Luffy's words, Uta proudly gave a thumbs-up and excitedly tapped his shoulder!
"Since I found those Den Den Mushi, I became a celestial voice sought after by countless people in less than a week, and I was even invited to a Celestial Dragon's banquet!"
But humph, don't mention that bastard pirate Shanks in front of me!
That bastard who left Gordon and me all alone in Elegia, I never want to hear his name again!!!
"Why!!!"
Luffy was startled by Uta's words and said to Uta incredulously.
"How could that be? Shanks is your father, how could you two be having a falling out!"
"Hmph, he's not my dad. Although I originally wanted to treat him as my real dad, he simply abandoned me!"
I have a better dad now, my dad is ten thousand times better than Shanks, maybe even a million times better!!!
Just as Uta Luffy at Luffy, Gawain happened to lead Reiju out of the forest, across the residential area, and into the vicinity of the training ground.
Upon seeing Gawain from afar, Uta's aura instantly surged. She pointed in Gawain's direction and roared at Luffy!
"Look at that man, that uncle who's so much more handsome than Shanks, he's my dad now!"
My dad is way better than Shanks now. Shanks runs away whenever he meets him, you know that?!
As soon as he finished speaking, Uta made a smug face Luffy, then jogged towards Gawain.
Seeing Uta rushing towards him, Gawain, who was chatting with Reiju, was slightly taken aback, and then raised his hands.
Thump!
Uta threw herself into Gawain's arms, then skillfully climbed up and down, quickly settling on Gawain's shoulders.
While holding Gawain's head and adjusting Gawain military cap, Uta shouted at Luffy.
"See that, Luffy? My dad is way stronger than Shanks now!"
Only a child like you who never grows up would like that big liar Shanks!
"Don't speak ill of Shanks!!!"
In the distance, Luffy was increasingly distressed by Uta's actions. Why had his good friend changed so drastically in just a few years?
Luffy still remembers just how much Uta idolized Shanks when they used to hang out Uta!
Uta's adoration for Shanks is exactly the same as her own adoration for Shanks.
Now, Shanks has become trash and a liar in Uta's eyes!
In an instant, Luffy's gaze towards Gawain grew increasingly disgusted. It must be that bastard who lied to Uta, causing Uta to lose affection for such a kind person as Shanks!!!
Thinking this, Luffy's expression gradually became serious. He stood there resolutely, clenched his fist, and shouted at Gawain.
"Hey, you old man, let's duel! For Shanks' honor!!!"
"Ha?"
Upon hearing this, Gawain was slightly taken aback, then he immediately raised his hand and tapped Uta's ticklish spot.
While making Uta giggle, Gawain took Uta off his body, then looked at Luffy from afar and solemnly waved.
"A duel? That sounds interesting. So, how should we begin? You want to go first?"
"Of course, take this! Mina Mino! Get!!!"
Accompanied by Luffy's voice, his fist, like a bullet from a pistol, floated lightly and slowly towards Gawain.
Facing Luffy's fist, Gawain gently squeezed his wrist and smiled.
"Such moves are too weak; you won't be able to defeat me like that."
If you want to defeat me, you'll need to use some more powerful moves.
For example..."
At this point, Gawain leaned forward slightly, and simultaneously teleported to Luffy's side.
Then, he opened his mouth, deliberately making a scary face, and roared at Luffy.
The moment Gawain spoke, a storm of lightning suddenly appeared behind him, forming a gigantic head over a thousand meters tall that resembled Gawain's face!
The colossal thunderbolt opened its massive maw, unleashing a furious roar that sent chills down everyone's spines, including Zoro's!
Hearing the roar behind him, Gawain's brow furrowed slightly. His abilities were spreading even further... Sigh...
For a moment, he lost his playful mood and instead placed Luffy, who was looking at him with wide-eyed amazement, on the ground.
After being released by Gawain, Luffy was overjoyed. He immediately forgot what had just happened and pounced on Gawain's lap!
"Hey, sir, that move was so cool! Super cool!!"
Teach me, teach me, teach me, teach me, teach me, teach me!!!
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