The Tontatta Tribe

"Since you don't need it, could you give me back my wallet?" Kakarot poked his head around the corner and spoke kindly.

The two Tontattas immediately grew a little nervous at the sight of Kakarot.

"Brother, what do we do? The wallet's owner has come looking for us," said the one named Gan'er.

"Don't worry. We just have to give his wallet back, don't we? Don't worry, nothing will happen," Gancho said calmly.

"You don't need to worry. We're good people," Kakarot said.

The others had all come out by then as well.

Hearing Kakarot's words, the two breathed a sigh of relief.

"Ha! Why didn't you say you were a good person sooner? You gave me a fright."

"So you're a good person! I'm Gancho, and this is my younger brother, Gan'er. Here's your wallet." With that, Gancho returned the wallet to Kakarot.

Lilith and the others looked incredulous. "Brother, did they really believe you that easily?" she asked quietly.

Kakarot nodded and took the wallet. "I'll treat you to a meal. Could you tell us about yourselves?"

Kakarot was delighted. I didn't expect us to be this lucky!

We actually ran into Gancho. He'll be the chief of the Tontatta Tribe in twenty-odd years. Building a good relationship now certainly can't go wrong.

Gancho and Gan'er agreed with trusting expressions.

They went to a restaurant, where the owner was also delighted to see the "fairies" and welcomed them warmly.

"Hello, I'm Lilith. You're Tontattas, right? Where's your home?" Lilith asked.

Gan'er buried himself in the food, while Gancho answered, "Hello, Lilith Landu. We're from the Tontatta Tribe. For generations, we've lived on Green Bit, an isolated island north of Dressrosa.

"We used to cross the suspension bridge from there to interact with the people here.

"But fierce Fighting Fish live in the waters around Green Bit. They attack any creature that comes near the surface,

"making Green Bit a difficult place to reach. Our contact with this place has dwindled."

"Hello, Gancho. I'm Vian. Is life hard for you? Why do you steal things?" Vian asked.

Looking a little embarrassed, Gancho said, "You can't really call it stealing. We're known as 'fairies' in Dressrosa,

"and the people here deliberately leave things outside their houses for us. So now, whenever we see things outside, we take them."

"I didn't know the wallet Gan'er took this time belonged to an outsider.

"The people here are very friendly to our Tontatta Tribe. We serve as 'green keepers' and can take good care of lots of plants."

"So that's how it is! You're pretty amazing too!" Vian said.

Gancho scratched his head sheepishly and went back to eating.

Kakarot watched Lilith and the others question Gancho, then said:

"Gancho, are you facing any difficulties on Green Bit right now, or is there anything you need?"

At those words, Gancho seemed to suddenly remember something and said anxiously:

"Yes! We came out this time to find some medicine for our chief. He's sick."

"Then let's buy some medicine and go back to Green Bit with you. We have a doctor here too.

"It's her, Yueli. Otherwise, you wouldn't know what kind of medicine you need."

Kakarot pointed to Yueli beside him, who wore a gentle expression.

Yueli smiled at Gancho.

"You really are good people! Thank you, Kakarot Landu, Yueli Landu!" Gancho said excitedly.

Afterward, Yueli went to a clinic in Dressrosa and bought some medicine based on the symptoms Gancho described.

Kakarot and the others also bought a pile of food and daily necessities to take to Green Bit.

They arrived at the suspension bridge connecting northern Dressrosa to Green Bit. Many Fighting Fish were leaping about on the sea, jumping higher and higher in response to the activity onshore.

"So these are Fighting Fish! They're so ugly!"

Lilith leaned her head out over the shore. A Fighting Fish leaped out of the sea to bite her, but she swiped her claws and caught it firmly.

A ferocious Fighting Fish a meter long, with a mouth half a meter wide, struggled incessantly in Lilith's claws.

"Lilith, stop playing. Let's go!" Kakarot and the others had already stepped onto the suspension bridge and urged her along.

"Coming, coming!"

Lilith quickly tossed away the fish in her hand and picked up the things she was carrying.

As they walked along the bridge, countless Fighting Fish leaped up in a dense mass, snapping at them.

Kakarot and the others dodged them one by one using Observation Haki, but Athena, the Golden Blade Mantis, sliced each fish that jumped up in two.

Hades also grew irritated and released the savage, murderous aura of an apex predator.

Not to be outdone, Athena unleashed a vast surge of killing intent as well.

The Fighting Fish in the air fell back into the sea with a clattering series of splashes, like dumplings dropped into a pot, not daring to attack again.

They soon reached Green Bit. As they set foot on its soil, the first thing that greeted them was a lush, vibrant forest.

A thin mist hung through the forest, adding an air of mystery to the entire island.

Sunlight streamed through gaps in the leaves, forming shafts of golden light. The dreamlike scene made them feel as though they had stepped into a fairy-tale world.

"Wow! It's so beautiful here! It feels so interesting!" Lilith exclaimed.

The others also looked around, taking in the unfamiliar scenery.

A thick layer of fallen leaves and moss covered the ground, soft underfoot and making faint sounds as they stepped on it.

All sorts of strange plants could also be seen among the trees.

Some had enormous, brightly colored flowers that gave off enchanting fragrances;

others were covered in sharp thorns, as though warning outsiders not to approach carelessly.

There were also vines entwined with one another, forming natural swings and hammocks that made them marvel at nature's artistry.

"Kakarot Landu, hurry and follow us! We're almost at the village!" Gancho and Gan'er said happily.

They darted swiftly through the forest.

Feeling wonderfully refreshed in the lush forest, Kakarot and the others followed close behind Gancho and Gan'er.

Before long, they followed a winding path deeper into the forest and discovered the Tontatta village hidden within it.

The village consisted of tiny, exquisite wooden houses with unique architectural styles full of childlike charm and imagination.

Thick leaves and vines covered the roofs of the wooden houses, blending them into their surroundings.

"So cute!" Yingyue's eyes shone as she gazed at the scene.

The Tontatta Corps spotted them while they were still some distance away. "Gancho, Gan'er, is that you coming back?"

"Ratte! It's us! We brought Kakarot Landu and the others too. They've brought us food and medicine that can help treat the chief."

Tontattas were naturally innocent and especially quick to believe what others said, let alone the words of their own people.

All the corps soldiers who heard this immediately dropped their guard and jumped onto the shoulders of Kakarot and the others to welcome them.

Kakarot and the others also liked these innocent Tontattas. First, they accompanied Yueli to visit the chief.

Yueli carefully examined the chief, observing his complexion and asking about his symptoms.

After roughly determining his condition, Yueli selected suitable medicine from what she had brought and fed it to the chief.

After taking the medicine, the chief's pale face gradually regained some color, and he was visibly much more energetic.

Afterward, Kakarot and the others held a lively banquet with the Tontattas.

The Tontattas cheerfully brought out the sweet fruit wine they had carefully brewed. As soon as the jars were opened, a rich, intoxicating fruit fragrance filled the air.

There was also delicious food made from fresh forest ingredients, with tempting colors and aromas wafting everywhere.

Everyone sat together in a circle. Despite the enormous difference in their sizes, the atmosphere was utterly harmonious.

An elder among the Tontattas was the first to raise his cup. In a slightly trembling yet deeply heartfelt voice, he expressed his gratitude to Kakarot and the others, then drained it in one gulp.

Then cheerful music began to play, and the Tontattas took Kakarot and the others by the hand, inviting them to dance.

Everyone danced to their hearts' content, with singing and laughter echoing throughout the village.

As the night deepened, it was time to say goodbye. Reluctance filled the Tontattas' faces, and some had reddened eyes as they clutched the hems of Kakarot's and the others' clothes, unwilling to let go.

Kakarot and the others declined the Tontattas' pleas to stay and returned to Dressrosa.

After returning to Dressrosa, they found an inn to rest in, bringing this full and exceptionally meaningful day to an end.