Shakky's Rip-off Bar

The Eternal Truth sailed across the sea.

Yake lounged in a deck chair, soaking up the sun. Since she had been too bored, Robin had taken a liking to a sport—volleyball. Robin and Reiju were now playing volleyball, both beauties drenched in fragrant sweat.

Robin and Reiju both possessed an exceptionally powerful "D" will, deeply captivating Yake's gaze. Perona, who currently only had a "C" will, was not even qualified to play and could only cheer from the sidelines.

"What a white ball—ah, no, what a huge ball!" Yake could not help but sigh at the beautiful sight before him. He took a sip from the drink Perona had brought him, savoring it happily before continuing to admire the tantalizing match between Robin and Reiju.

"Captain, it looks like we've reached Sabaody." Perona's ghosts had already spotted the islands. Perona had now been promoted to an official crew member and served as the lookout; her ghosts were simply too convenient for scouting.

"Really? Let me see. Hmm, that's right. This is definitely the place." Yake looked at the familiar scenery and colorful bubbles and immediately recognized the place where he had lived for ten years.

"Hey, Robin, Reiju! You can stop now. We've reached the Sabaody Archipelago. I'll show you around my home. This is where I grew up," Yake called out to them.

With a powerful spike, Reiju ended the match. Robin's physical abilities were far inferior to Reiju's. Even with her Devil Fruit powers, she had only barely managed to save face.

"Robin, the captain's calling us!" Reiju helped the utterly exhausted Robin to her feet.

"Ehh~ I'm so jealous of your physical abilities. Are you all monsters?" Robin said enviously.

"Sometimes, I wish I were just an ordinary person too. Come on, let's go change," Reiju said, seemingly recalling unpleasant memories and changing the subject.

The two of them were currently wearing sultry bikinis. At the very least, they needed to change into something presentable before going out, especially since they were about to meet Yake's parents.

Once everyone had finished tidying themselves up, Yake and his group disembarked and set foot on Sabaody.

Grove 13, Shakky's Rip-off Bar.

Shakky was cleaning the bar counter while Rayleigh sat nearby reading the newspaper. A little white Mink Tribe girl was also cleaning the place.

"Anna, you're nearly done cleaning. Go wash the glasses," Shakky said.

That was right. Anna, the little catgirl slave from the Mink Tribe whom Yake had rescued on Grove 1, had come to Grove 13 seeking Shakky's help. After learning that it had been Yake's arrangement, Shakky had made Anna a bar waitress. She had already worked here for several months.

"Okay, Mrs. Shakky. I'm going, meow." After putting away her broom, Anna skipped off to the washroom.

"Oh, right, Mrs. Shakky, what do you want to eat today, meow?" Anna suddenly poked her head out and asked.

"Haha, Anna, make whatever you want! Everything you cook is delicious!" Rayleigh could not help but laugh. This fluffy little girl really was adorable. Not only was she an excellent cook, she was obedient, lively, and optimistic, completely unbothered by her past of being sold into slavery.

"Dad, what delicious food are you making? Why didn't you call me?" Yake walked in with a broad smile.

"Yake! You're back!!!" Shakky could not help getting excited. She had not seen Yake for a long time, and there had not even been any news about him. She had worried for so long.

"Mom, Dad, I'm back. Oh, right, these are my crew members." Yake stepped aside, and Robin, Reiju, and Perona walked in one after another, making Shakky's eyes light up.

"Hello, Uncle and Auntie!" The three women gave slight bows to show their respect.

Shakky and Rayleigh were instead a little unaccustomed to it and did not know how to react.

"Oh my, why be so polite? Come in and sit, sit." Shakky immediately recovered and gestured for the three women not to be nervous, telling them to sit wherever they liked and make themselves at home.

"Kid, you've really got skills. Don't you already have Hancock?" Rayleigh whispered mysteriously, his eyes full of envy.

Yake gave Rayleigh a smug grin.

"Oh, right, Anna, come out! Look who's here?" Shakky called into the room.

Yake saw a white catgirl poke her head out. She became incredibly excited upon seeing him, darting out in a flash and pouncing on him in a headlock hug.

"Benefactor, I finally get to see you again, meow! Garchu!" Anna rubbed her face against Yake's, looking somewhat intimate.

Yake struggled to peel the little catgirl off himself and looked at her carefully.

"You... you're the one I rescued at the auction house... Anna!" Yake finally remembered. She was the Mink Tribe girl he had casually rescued at the auction house. He had thought Shakky had already arranged for her to return to Zou, but she had been here all along.

"Mhm, mhm! Lord Yake, I've heard so many stories about you, meow. I wanted to go on adventures with you, so I didn't return to Zou, meow!" Anna looked at Yake expectantly, hoping he would take her aboard when the time came.

Yake fell silent for a moment and stroked Anna's head. She let out a comfortable purring sound, just like a cat.

"Anna, the sea is dangerous. Even if I'm strong, I might not be able to protect you! Are you prepared to die?" Yake said sternly, hoping to dissuade her.

"I've been prepared for a long time, meow. Otherwise, I wouldn't have secretly run away on my own. And I'm very strong too, meow! I-I-I'm a really good cook. I'll definitely be able to help you, Yake, meow!" Anna said anxiously, afraid Yake would refuse to take her aboard.

"Captain, aren't we missing a cook? Why not let her be our cook?" Robin immediately took a liking to the adorable Anna. White and fluffy, she struck straight at Robin's girlish heart.

Yake pondered for a while.

"Alright, Anna. Once our ship has been coated, you can leave with us. You'll be the cook aboard our ship."

"That's great! Garchu!" Anna was overjoyed and jumped onto Yake again, rubbing her face against his in a garchu.

Yake helplessly let Anna have her way, though she really was adorable. He could not help stroking Anna's head, and it felt wonderful.

"Alright, Anna, we have so many guests today. Go prepare a feast and let Yake and the others see your cooking!" Shakky said with a happy smile.

"I'll do my best, meow!" Anna immediately climbed down at Shakky's words, her expression turning serious as she ran into the kitchen.

Robin's hand trembled slightly in the air. Anna had run off before she could touch her even once, so she could only shoot Yake a fierce glance.

Yake felt rather baffled, but he did not think much of it and began introducing his crew members to his mother one by one.

"What? She's Nico Robin?" Rayleigh stared at Robin in shock.

She was one of the few people in this world capable of reading Poneglyphs.