Homeless

In the early morning, Gawain woke up in bed, and immediately a large group of maids came in.

As the maids and head maid, Brooke, approached, Gawain waved his hand gently.

"Don't make a fuss here, let the three of them sleep a little longer."

As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain sat up from Shirahoshi's chest and then walked downstairs in only his pajamas.

Feeling the change in her chest, Shirahoshi murmured something under her breath, though it was unclear what she was saying.

As for Shirahoshi's side, Gion was awake, but Hancock was fast asleep.

There was no other way; having come to Gion, he might as well make the best of it. As a warrior, sleeping whenever he wanted was instinctive.

As for Hancock, she likes to daydream, and if she doesn't think about it all night, she can't close her eyes.

Gawain nodded back to Gion, then followed Brooke out of the bedroom. As the maids washed him, Gawain casually asked a question.

"Was anything special happened last night?"

This wasn't something Gawain did on a whim; it was just a routine question he asked. While Gawain wasn't one to micromanage, he also didn't like focusing solely on the big picture and neglecting the details.

Every morning, he would always ask if anything unusual had happened during the night.

Upon hearing Gawain's words, Brooke immediately responded.

"I was just about to tell you, sir. About an hour ago, Marine Vice Admiral Garp escorted the King of the Wuyou Kingdom to Mary Geoise, but he didn't set foot on Mary Geoise's soil. Instead, he ran aboard your Dark Bird Ship."

"So, Garp is on the Dark Bird Ship right now?"

Gawain asked calmly, and Brooke nodded slightly.

Seeing this, Gawain understood, and then he opened his arms.

"Dressing."

"Yes, sir."

Brooke personally adjusted Gawain's inner garments, and a maid helped Gawain put on his coat. After the coat was draped over his shoulders, Gawain gently ruffled Brooke's hair.

"I'm going to the Dark Bird Ship. You keep an eye on the house. If anyone from the World Government comes to inquire why the King of the Goa Kingdom failed to appear as scheduled..."

Then tell him that the representative of the Goa Kingdom is already in my family, and they will hand over the King's Sword and hand over power to the World Government once the meeting is fully convened.

As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain released Brooke and then vanished in the form of lightning.

Brooke's eyes sparkled as she felt the lightning flashing around her.

"The adult is getting stronger and stronger!"

Meanwhile, aboard the Dark Bird Ship, Garp stood with his hands hanging at his sides, looking at his old friend with frustration and regret.

Across from him, Dadan was speaking eloquently.

"Hey, Garp, you're really talking without any sense of the situation!"

When those bastard nobles from the Goa Kingdom razed Foosha Village to the ground, you didn't stand up and take any responsibility!

And now, you're complaining about why we moved our home to the Dark Bird Ship!!!

So what? I just moved house, so what? Other trash are allowed to become pirates on the high seas, but a bandit like me isn't allowed to switch jobs and make a living on the high seas?

"Damn it, I'm a pirate today! You marines, go ahead and kill me if you dare!"

"Big Sister Dadan!!!"

Makino nervously tugged at Dadan's arm and whispered words of comfort.

"Mr. Garp is just worried about us. He means no harm. Don't be angry."

Whether it's him or everyone else, we've always cared about each other, so why should we argue?

As soon as she finished speaking, Makino carefully released Dadan, then leaned closer to Garp.

She clutched her hands to her chest and said to Garp with concern.

"Mr. Garp, don't be angry. Dadan has always been like that."

As for the old Foosha Village, well, your house and windmill in Foosha Village were also destroyed by the nobles of the Goa Kingdom.

But don't worry, Uncle Garp, we've reserved a house for you in the new Foosha Village after we move.

That room was built by everyone working together using the best wood on the ship. It wasn't luxurious, but it was very cozy, really.

After saying that, Nojiko forced a smile at Garp. What could Garp say in the face of such a smile?

He remained silent for a long time, then let out a soft sigh.

"So, our entire Foosha Village has really moved to the Dark Bird Ship. Even I... you've prepared a house for me on the Dark Bird Ship?"

The problem is, when I take a vacation and go home, am I supposed to return to the Dark Bird Ship?

That guy... that guy...!!!

"Aaaaaah! Damn it! Where's Gawain?! Let him out! I'll fight him to the death...!"

Sizzle sizzle sizzle!!!

Before Garp could finish speaking, Gawain's lightning flashed in front of Garp!

As the thunder continued to gather, Gawain finally stood on the deck.

Looking at Garp, whose eyes held a hint of admiration, Gawain gently rubbed his nose.

"Hey, old man Garp, did I come at a slightly inopportune time?"

"Or should I leave and come back after you've finished telling me everything about me?"

"Stop being sarcastic here, Gawain!"

Damn it, it would have been better if you hadn't come. Now that you're here, I can finally settle some scores with you!

What the hell happened? You bastard, you actually destroyed my hometown!

I, an old man, have to come to your ship to visit my family! Heaven knows what my naval colleagues will say about me!

In my entire life, I have never relied on nepotism in military campaigns; I have relied entirely on my own two Iron Fist!

No matter how useless or worthless the title of hero is, or how respected I am by most people, including the Navy and pirates, it was all earned by my own fists!

As a result, very well, starting four months ago, if anyone were to discuss my origins again, I would be declared to have been born in the East Blue and now I am born in your flagship, the Dark Bird Ship!

Time will forget many things. After the old man passes away, won't my future children treat me like your damn Celestial Dragon's lackey?!

"Ha ha!"

Upon hearing Garp's words, Gawain couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Just as he was laughing, Makino had already skillfully brought over a sofa for Gawain.

"Sir, please have a seat."

Thank you.

Gawain did not refuse Makino's enthusiasm and sat down on the sofa without asking.

Just as Makino was about to leave, she suddenly froze, because Gawain gently grasped her wrist and slender hand.

Slightly startled, Makino gently smoothed her temples with the hand that hadn't been caught.

She tried to remain calm as she spoke.

"Sir, is there anything else you require?"

"Please fetch me some wine, Miss Makino."

Also, it seems you didn't have time to dry your hair after washing it this morning.

But it has a unique beauty; you're truly amazing."

Gawain gave a light compliment, then naturally let go of her hand.

As for Makino, after a slight pause, she blushed and went to the tavern she was in charge of to carry drinks.

However, just before moving the drinks, she couldn't resist taking one last look at herself in the mirror behind the bar.

Could it be... that unkempt hair actually has a unique beauty?

Meanwhile, standing opposite Gawain, looking at Gawain sitting on the sofa, Garp snorted unhappily.

"Hey, you there, bring me a sofa too!"

I've fought my whole life, do you expect me to stand here and listen to a brat lecturing me?!

Go now!!!

He pointed to an innocent Black Ice Terrace soldier in the distance and said.

Upon hearing this, the Black Ice Terrace soldier stood up straight nervously, and then he looked at Gawain.

Seeing Gawain nod slightly, he quickly ran over to bring a sofa for Garp.

After sitting down on the sofa, Garp pouted unhappily.

"Hmph, I've spent my whole life on the battlefield, and I have to give you face to even sit down!"

You've trained the people on your ship way too well!

"That can't be called training, Mr. Garp. It's just that after considerable contact, they are willing to obey, and only willing to obey, my orders."

Gawain chuckled, then gently rubbed the knife in his hand.

"Let's get down to business, old man. If you have any complaints, come at me. Don't go and try to bully the villagers in Foosha Village."

"Of course I'm dissatisfied. How could I possibly be happy? After all, that's my home!"

You... damn it, I must thank you for helping them.

But... but if you don't have any ulterior motives, you could just rebuild a Foosha Village on the original site!

Moving an entire village onto your ship? Even the Five Elders would be more reasonable than you when it comes to something like that!!!

Garp snorted in annoyance, then punched his thigh hard.

"And besides the villagers of Foosha Village and my fellow villagers, what about my Sun Tzu!"

Where is Luffy?!

"Oh, you miss your Sun Tzu, haha, that was wrong of me."

That being said, it really has been a while since you've seen that brat Luffy.

He lives in Mary Geoise now. Whenever you have time, just go to Mary Geoise and mention my name, Gawain, and you can see him."

Gawain responded with a smile, while pointing to the Red Line behind him.

Looking at the towering land that seemed to reach into the clouds, Garp gritted his teeth and shook his head.

"I would never go to a place like Mary Geoise; that's not a place for a peasant like me."

In short, stop talking nonsense and hand over my Sun Tzu right now. I'll arrange a boat myself to take my Sun Tzu and my fellow villagers home!

"Why?!!"

"Etc!"

"Mr. Garp!"

"Garp!!!"

Before Garp could Gawain reply, the people of Foosha Village were already getting restless!

They all rushed to Garp's side and started chattering away in Garp ear.

"Mr. Garp, we finally managed to settle down on the Dark Bird Ship. The environment here is excellent, and the prices are incredibly reasonable!"

"That's right, you can find anything you want here, even down mattresses that nobles enjoy can be bought here at very ordinary prices!"

"This city built on the sea is simply an idyllic paradise; I have no desire to return to Foosha Village!"

"You can work on the ship, and the foreman won't beat or scold you like he does in the Goa Kingdom. The adults also pay you much higher wages, three or four times more than what we used to earn working at the docks!"

"The people on the ship are also exceptionally kind. The adults have even established a school and a martial arts academy, where every family's child can take classes with Teacher Zephyr for free. If their physique isn't suited for combat, they can also learn business skills or even how to become an official!"

"Indeed, Mr. Garp. Although the Lord is Celestial Dragon, he is truly the kindest and most wonderful person we have ever met!"

"Besides, the adults have already said that wherever we villagers are, that's where the Foosha Village is. The adults are absolutely right!"

"That's right, this is Foosha Village, and we don't want to leave!"

"Nobody wants to go back to the old days. The old village was nice, and we sometimes miss it, but it's nothing like now!"

"The children don't have to work for landlords and nobles, they don't have to worry about their families being destroyed, they don't have to become pirates, and they might even become officials to help their parents with government affairs when they grow up!"

"Waaah, Mr. Garp, why don't you stay on the ship for a few days? You'll definitely love it here!!!"

As they spoke, many villagers in Foosha Village were so anxious that they were almost in tears.

Just as they said, Gawain not only gave them a more stable and better life than before, but Gawain also provided their children with a bright future.

Given this environment, who would want to go back to the past? Just like those people with Beijing residency permits, how many of them would want to abandon their families and move their residency permits and their children's future back to the three northeastern provinces?

Upon seeing the villagers like this, Garp remained silent for a long time. Looking at their worried eyes, Garp had nothing to say!

After a long pause, Garp finally said dejectedly.

"I... I understand."

Sigh, asking you to give up your current lives, I'm really being too willful.

Well... never mind, it's nothing. Since you're all so happy living in the current Foosha Village, then feel free to stay.

As for my Sun Tzu... never mind, damn it!

Garp turned to look at Gawain, then slammed his fist into his leg.

"I used to worry that the kid was tricked by Shanks and was obsessed with doing some pirate thing."

Now that kid's living on your ship, at least I don't have to worry about Luffy's future!

Haha, folks, I'm starting to understand you all. No matter what, Gawain really can give our children a bright future!

"I understand, I... I understand!!!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Garp stood up with a loud laugh, then walked towards the ship's side without looking back.

He had only taken two steps when, for some reason, Garp's speed suddenly increased dramatically!

He broke through the ship's side like a storm and then sped away through the air.

Makino had just come out with the drinks when she saw Garp disappear with a sound like thunder and lightning. Confused, she asked Gawain.

"Sir, why did Mr. Garp leave? He hasn't even had his drink yet."

"Why..."

Hearing Makino's question, Gawain sighed and then casually took the drink.

After swallowing the liquor, Gawain shook his head and said...

"Garp, that old man, his stubbornness is truly indescribable."

The reason he was in such a hurry to leave was simply because he thought he had made a choice.

His home is Foosha Village; he was born and raised here. This is his hometown.

But this is also the hometown of thousands of families like yours.

It seems I've done a good job as captain; everyone now considers Foosha Village their home.

So, in order to prevent everyone from losing their homes, Garp probably felt he should become homeless...

At this point, Gawain stood up, holding the wine jug, pointed to Garp's disappearing figure, and addressed the villagers around Gawain, some ashamed, others feeling it was only natural.

"That Garp guy really doesn't like me as his captain. He'd rather be homeless than drink and chat with you and me. How can that be!"

It's clearly not an important matter, but we can't let him feel like he's given up a lot for us!

So, everyone, after the Reverie ends, let's all go visit our old man Garp at Marine Headquarters, shall we?

Gawain opened his arms wide, facing the sea breeze, and continued speaking to the villagers with a hearty laugh.

"Does everyone really want the village to lose Garp, the family member and benefactor who has always protected the village?"

How could that be!

He just walked away without a care in the world, making everyone feel like they owed him something. That won't do!

So, what do you all think of my decision?

We'll all head to Marineford as soon as the Reverie ends.

We need to appear before Garp and let him know that we are still his family!

We want him to know that although Foosha Village has become the Dark Bird Ship, the Dark Bird Ship will always be his home!!!