The wails on deck instantly turned into deafening cheers.
Some Marines hugged one another in excitement, and a few even did several somersaults across the deck.
Lorne turned and headed toward the cabin entrance.
Masha happened to push open the wooden door and step out, still holding a cleaning rag.
"Lorne, why is it so noisy out here?"
"What happened?"
Masha looked at the cheering Marines and asked in puzzlement.
"Mom, there's a restaurant built on the sea up ahead."
Lorne strode over to Masha and took her arm.
"I'll take you to try some of the finest food in the East Blue."
"A restaurant built on the sea?"
Masha's eyes lit up.
"In all my years, I've never seen such an unusual place."
"Then let's change into casual clothes."
Lorne ushered Masha back into the cabin.
"Going out to eat in uniform would draw too much attention."
Masha rolled her eyes at him.
"You little brat, so you do know what drawing attention means?"
Lorne grinned without arguing.
He turned to look at Kuina, who was still sitting beside the mast, wiping down her bamboo sword.
"Kuina, stop training."
Kuina immediately put away the white cloth and stood straight, bamboo sword in hand.
"Sir, what are your orders?"
"Go change into ordinary clothes."
Lorne spoke.
"Come eat with me at the floating restaurant."
"Yes, sir!"
Kuina's eyes lit up, and she immediately turned and ran back to her room.
Lorne also entered the captain's cabin and took off his extremely conspicuous rear admiral's Justice Cloak.
A short while later, the three gathered again at the edge of the deck.
Lorne had changed into a loose, pure white shirt and a pair of black straight-leg trousers.
Masha had changed into a dark blue floral dress with a light windproof jacket