Departure

"So, I'll be leaving..." Reiju looked at the group before her with some reluctance. "I really wish I could stay with you all a little longer..."

"Big sis, stop daydreaming about romance..." Yonji said irritably. "Explosion Mage already has a family..."

Bang! With one kick, Yonji was sent flying.

"Sorry, my idiot little brother spouted some nonsense again..." Reiju said with a smile.

Li Ziming could only smile helplessly. "It's nothing. We're the ones who troubled you this time. Some of Big Mom's subordinates are still unaccounted for, and if they learn that you're escorting Big Mom away, they may retaliate against you. So be careful along the way..." Li Ziming cautioned.

"No problem..." Reiju said with considerable pride. "Our Vinsmoke Family isn't so easy to deal with!"

"Hey, hey! Can you give me back my heart?!" Caesar was utterly helpless. Ever since meeting the Straw Hat Pirates, he had completely become a tragic figure.

"No. You're our Vinsmoke Family's scientist now. Without this to keep you under control, I can't guarantee what you might do..." Reiju sighed helplessly, then looked at Li Ziming with complicated emotions. He was the first person in a long time to make her feel something. Her initial curiosity had gradually turned into affection, but sadly, one-sided love came to nothing. Reiju was not someone who dwelled on romantic entanglements. "My little brother Sanji is in your care. I hope you can make it to the end..."

"Thanks for the good wishes..." Li Ziming waved his hand and watched as the Vinsmoke Family's ship slowly sailed out of the harbor.

When they returned to the island, Luffy and the others had also come back.

"Urouge left?" Li Ziming asked.

"Yeah. Why didn't that guy stay? Could it be because I ate too much at yesterday's