Luffy awakens

She subconsciously leaned closer to Chunwu, nuzzling his shoulder slightly, her voice soft and delicate, carrying a lingering fear and dependence. "Even now, thinking back to the scenes in the illusion, I still feel scared. At that moment, I really thought we would be trapped there forever, never to come back, never to see each other again."

Chunwu lowered his eyes and gazed at the gentle profile of the girl beside him, his eyes filled with tenderness and affection.

He raised his hand very naturally and gently gathered the stray hairs at her temples that had been blown by the sea breeze. His fingertips were slightly cool, and his movements were gentle and careful.

He then turned slightly to shield her in front of him, protecting her from the cool evening breeze. His voice was deep and mellow, each word firm yet gentle. "Illusions are all illusions. All the pain and separation are in the past. Now we stand here side by side, let's live well and stay by each other's side."

He paused, his gaze fixed intently on her clear eyes, and made a tender promise, "From now on, no matter what lies ahead—war, peril, or the vicissitudes of life—I will stand in front of you, protect you, and shield you from all the storms. I will never let you bear even the slightest pain or fear alone again."

Rin looked up and met his gentle gaze, and a surge of warmth welled up in her heart.

The girl's fair ear tips were faintly tinged with pink, and a sweet smile involuntarily crept onto her lips.

She stopped speaking, but gently snuggled closer to him, her arms pressed against his, quietly resting beside him, letting the evening breeze embrace her and the Kakkō accompany her.

Having endured the trials of life and death, their hearts find peace in this moment; a silent embrace speaks louder than a thousand words of confession.

The warmth around the campfire continued to spread, and after a while, Luffy's emotions gradually calmed down.

Zoro gently pressed the bandaged wound on his arm, glanced at Sanji who was eager to get started beside him, and immediately launched into his usual banter, his tone laced with his signature disdain and helplessness. "Hey, you stinky cook, behave yourself. Your wounds haven't even scabbed over yet, don't even think about trying to work hard."

"Huh? Mind your own business, you Moss Head!" Sanji an eyebrow, a cigarette dangling from his lips, his eyes filled with defiant arrogance as he expertly retorted.

"Everyone has their own expertise when it comes to cooking. Mr. Ace is too busy managing so much Sea Kings barbecue all by himself. This kind of thing should naturally be left to me, the professional!"

Despite their ongoing bickering, Sanji had already taken a step and headed straight for the campfire, intending to take over the remaining tasks of grilling, seasoning, and plating the meat, thus helping everyone share the workload.

Seeing this, Ace quickly put down the kebabs he was holding and rushed forward to stop him, his face full of genuine worry and his tone earnest. "No need, no need! Please don't do anything, just rest well!"

"You, Zoro, Luffy are all still recovering from injuries. You've just been through a major battle, and your bodies haven't fully healed yet. There's no need for you to work so hard. I can handle things here all by myself."

Just as Ace insisted on stopping them and the two were refusing each other, Yaoyu, who had been silently observing from the side, slightly raised his eyes. His cold gaze quickly swept over the bandages wrapped around Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji, accurately discerning the residual internal injuries and unhealed blood loss in their bodies.

Although Chopper's treatment stabilized his injuries, it did not completely eliminate the hidden dangers left by the battle.

Yaoyu remained calm and didn't waste any words. He turned to the clansmen resting behind him and called out in a clear and crisp voice, "Send one person from the Mystical Palm Technique Team to come and perform a deep wound repair on the three of you, to consolidate the wounds and eradicate any hidden injuries."

As soon as he finished speaking, a Night Owl Guard member dressed in Clan Uniform, with a gentle demeanor and proficient in Medical Ninjutsu, immediately stepped forward.

A gentle, warm, emerald-green Chakra slowly rose from his palm, pure healing energy swirling around his fingertips, carrying a soothing and calming aura.

The three of them stopped refusing and obediently stood still to cooperate with the treatment.

The gentle palm-shaped Senjutsu Chakra slowly covered the wound, gradually penetrating the skin, clearing the blood and qi, repairing the damaged meridians, and soothing away the remaining hidden injuries and fatigue.

The evening breeze blew gently, the campfire crackled and leaped, the aroma of meat filled the air, and warmth flowed through the room.

War and strife were completely kept away from this beach. Whether they were strong warriors who had fought bloody battles, pirates who had endured hardships, or young people who had just transformed and fallen in love, they all shed all their armor and guard at this moment, enjoying the rare peace and tenderness in the chaotic world.

Dusk settles over the deserted island's coastline, a warm yellow campfire burns steadily on the beach, crackling sparks occasionally leaping into the evening breeze, spreading a soft Kakkō across the entire expanse of fine white sand.

After a massive battle that shook the seas, the smoke and tension of war have finally dissipated, leaving only the gentle lapping of waves against the shore and the sizzling sound of grilled meat, creating a rare moment of peace and tranquility.

The Night Owl Guard member who was ordered to take action stood quietly among the crowd, his posture upright and steady. The emerald green Chakra swirling around his fingertips was warm and translucent, which was the Uchiha Clan's exclusive Medical Ninjutsu - Mystical Palm Technique.

Pure and delicate healing Chakra seeped into the wounds of Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji, traveling along their meridians and precisely repairing the various injuries left over from the battle.

Chopper's previous arduous treatment could only stabilize the injuries and close the wounds, but it could not eradicate the hidden injuries, strained blood and qi, and residual blood stasis accumulated in the body. The bandages wrapped all over the three of them were the best proof of this.

With the blessing of the Mystical Palm Technique, a visible miracle was quietly taking place: the everted skin and flesh were rapidly healing and scabbing over, the dull blood and qi were gradually becoming fuller and smoother, and even the fatigue and soreness accumulated by the three of them from days of fighting were completely soothed.

In a short while, the three, who had been looking listless and whose injuries had not yet healed, had recovered to about 80-90% of their original condition, and were full of energy and spirit.

This healing speed, which transcends the understanding of this world, completely overturned Chopper's perception.

The little reindeer stared wide-eyed, its round eyes wide with shock and intense curiosity.

He instinctively tiptoed, his furry hooves swaying gently, his small body timidly approaching the Night Owl Guard.

With a childlike blush on her cheeks, a soft, sweet voice rang out, filled with disbelief and bewilderment. "Excuse me... is this amazing power Devil Fruits ability? The recovery is so fast! It's truly amazing!"

The Night Owl Guard members lowered their eyes to look at the little guy in front of them. Their gazes fell on Chopper's fluffy, soft fur and pure, harmless eyes. Their faces, which were usually hardened and cold as iron and were steeped in killing for many years, softened all their sharp edges for once.