In truth, he did not know why Marguerite seemed different from his two female companions in his heart.
It was not the ordinary affection he felt for a companion.
If Kalifa or Carina held a hand out to him, he might take it.
Because it might mean that one of them needed help.
But the delicate hand before him now belonged to Marguerite.
Seeing Luffy hesitate, Marguerite pursed her lips.
"What? Is... is that not okay?"
Luffy scratched his head with his right hand, then took Marguerite's slender hand.
Feeling Luffy's palm envelop her small hand, Marguerite felt as though happiness had filled her entire being.
Luffy, meanwhile, seemed somewhat at a loss. Although Marguerite was a warrior of Amazon Lily,
her hand was soft and delicate.
Holding the girl's hand, Luffy had even forgotten how to think.
For a moment, he wanted to keep holding her hand like this forever.
As for why the girl wanted him to hold her hand, Luffy did not give it much thought.
The two stood side by side at the cliff's edge, holding hands. As the sky darkened, stars and the moon began to adorn it.
Insects chirped from time to time in the jungle, and fireflies carrying their little lanterns danced around the two.
Neither showed any sign of letting go.
At first, Marguerite simply stood beside Luffy. Gradually, she rested her head gently on his shoulder.
Luffy turned to glance at the girl but did not stop her, because she was his companion now.
Although being companions was not the only reason.
What neither of them knew was that two figures in a nearby tree were watching their every move.
"Hahaha, that little brat isn't completely clueless after all."
"Old man Garp, you're his grandfather, yet you're spying on your own