Hina swaggered forward, blew out a smoke ring, and asked, "So? Do you see me in a new light now?"
Adams gave her a helpless look. Floating in midair, he extended his right hand toward the enormous crater below. Invisible waves of force spread outward as the earth and stone at the bottom and around the crater began to squirm like living things, rising and filling it in. The outline of the Arena gradually began to take shape again.
He answered, "Indeed. You gave me plenty of surprises today. Both the power and creativity of your moves far exceeded my expectations."
He paused, watching the slowly restoring grounds, then continued:
"How about this? As a reward for all your hard work training, once I finish handling what I'm busy with, I'll take you shopping in the famous Boot Kingdom of the East Blue. I hear its luxury goods and custom-made clothing are among the best in the world."
The Boot Kingdom of the East Blue was a world-famous capital of fashion and luxury. Even the clothing of the Five Elders, the World Government's highest authority, was custom-made in some secret shop there.
Adams also intended to use this opportunity to have a few outfits made for himself. Every great pirate had signature clothing that represented their personal style, but he had none. That simply would not do.
At the word "shopping," especially when she heard the name of the shopping paradise that was the Boot Kingdom, Hina's eyes immediately lit up, and a radiant smile bloomed across her face.
Excited, she rushed forward in a few steps, leaped into Adams's arms, and clung to him like a koala. Then, with a loud smack, she planted a passionate kiss on him, completely ignoring the two red-faced girls beside them.
"Darling! I