Afterwards, the boss went out and borrowed a lot of small carts. Makino really wanted to go out with Vic, but the village chief called her away to help prepare the ingredients.
Makino stared intently at Vic's retreating figure, but was eventually pulled away by the old village chief with a hint of helplessness. This young man from the navy was too irresistible to young girls; Makino couldn't let go of him after their first meeting.
Vic followed his boss and Higuma into the city. The city was separated from the outside area by thick, high walls, making it seem like two different worlds.
To enter, one must go through a specific gate. At night, no one is allowed to enter or leave, ostensibly to ensure the cleanliness and safety of the city, but in reality, it's to prevent people from outside the city from staying inside, so as not to affect the city's appearance. The characteristics of the Goa Kingdom are cleanliness and gentlemanliness, sweeping all the garbage outside the city, and the same goes for people.
In town, Vic ran into little Sabo, Sabo was dressed like a little gentleman with his parents, but Vic still noticed the disgust in Sabo's eyes.
Vic didn't disturb Sabo's life. He would figure out his own path and find like-minded brothers. The Goa Kingdom, a country with only a facade, would eventually crush Sabo's spirit.
By the time Vic and the cart full of drinks arrived at Foosha Village, it was already dusk. A bonfire had been lit in the open space on the edge of the Foosha Village, and all the food was prepared. They were just waiting for the drinks to arrive so they could start.
"Haha, kid, perfect timing! Hurry up and unload the drinks, the banquet is about to begin! Hmm! Where did you find these laborers? They look unfamiliar! And their outfits seem familiar?"
The old man was delighted to see Vic return. He and his grandson had already started feasting, ignoring everyone else. They had eaten an enormous amount of meat and were quite greasy. Vic's drinks came at just the right time, perfect for a refreshing drink before another round.
"Ugh! Vic! I want to drink urine, I want to drink urine!"
Luffy bit off a piece of meat and chewed it, speaking somewhat indistinctly. His belly was already bulging, like a big frog. He wasn't polite at all, just like the old man, always making friends with everyone.
Ain, standing nearby, was still holding meat. She'd shove another piece into Luffy's hand as he finished his. Her eyes gleamed as she stared at Luffy's exposed belly, as if wondering how much he'd have to eat before it burst. Vic's lips twitched. "Ain, you've gone bad! Who did you learn that from?"
The bandits, including Higuma, were uneasy upon hearing Garp's words. They'd already done all the hard work; were they really going to discard them now? These Marines were too ruthless! Had their hopes been shattered just like that?
"You can leave now. Our navy has no obligation to catch bandits; that's not within our scope of operations. But it's a different story once you're at sea. If you become too reckless, our navy won't hesitate to meddle. Think twice before you act in the future!"
After unloading the liquor and placing it in the designated spot, Vic and the other bandits said that bandits were indeed not under the Navy's jurisdiction. The Navy's top priority was dealing with pirates, which was why these bandits were able to live under the old man's nose.
Higuma felt he had lost a lot today after hearing Vic's words. He was terrified before, never expecting that he wasn't under the Navy's jurisdiction. "Why didn't you say so sooner? Why didn't you say so sooner? You only told me this after we finished the job with our hearts in our throats? It's better if you didn't say anything, it made me so anxious."
Higuma and the others slunk away. Although they felt cheated, they didn't dare to argue. This young naval officer was both strong and intelligent; they couldn't outmaneuver him at all. Sig was afraid of being sold out and then having to help the seller count the money.
The departure of Higuma and the others did not affect the banquet of all the villagers in Foosha Village at all; there was plenty of food and drinks, and people even sang and danced.
The atmosphere became even more lively after the drinks started, with several people performing comical acts that made everyone laugh. The old man laughed until tears streamed down his face, and he even woke up his grandson, who had been sleeping soundly on the floor, snotty-nosed and full of food.
Luffy watched the villager sticking a stick into his nostril and laughed heartlessly, completely unaware of the big bump on his head. He was even happy that his grandfather had woken him up to watch such an interesting show.
Vic watched this scene speechlessly. "You old man calling for help is one thing, but to actually hit your grandson on the head with a fist that's all about Haki presence? What if he makes him stupid?"
Vic suspects that Luffy's feelings for women have been driven away by the old man. Makino, who is staying by Vic's side, laughs heartily at this scene. She really likes this little boy, Luffy.
Luffy usually plays at her family's tavern. Whenever he wants to eat or drink, he goes there on credit and asks his grandfather to put the bill on his tab. He hasn't heard of any pirate treasure yet, so he hasn't used any future treasure to pay for his bill. Luffy always manages to amuse Makino.
Rebecca was annoyed by the girl who had suddenly appeared beside her. It had only been a few hours, and she had already hooked up with an underage girl.
She just wouldn't leave my side, shamelessly clinging to Vic's arm. After a few drinks, she's completely out of control, even bringing up her childhood bedwetting. Where did her shyness and reserve go when she first arrived?
He's like a completely different person after drinking! Hey! Don't rub that green head against Vic's chest, that's my territory!
Rebecca was also holding a wooden wine glass, the veins on her forehead almost bulging out from under her skin. The handle of the wooden wine glass was already cracked. In her other hand, there was no meat left on the bone; she had chewed the bone to pieces, as if she were chewing on someone.
Rebecca's eyes swept across the women around her like knives, making them want to come closer but afraid to.
But Makino, standing next to Vic, didn't even glance in her direction, just rubbing against him like a blind man, her face flushed red. Rebecca thought it was really ugly. Rebecca was extremely annoyed, but seeing that Vic didn't seem impatient, she didn't dare to drive him away and could only suppress her emotions.
The banquet was lively and fun. The villagers ate, drank, and played to their hearts' content. Several hours later, they were all lying on the ground, drunk and talking in their sleep. Only a few people from the navy remained sober.
Even Rebecca, having drunk too much in a huff, fell asleep at Vic's feet. Makino, already drunk, was fast asleep on Vic's lap, drooling and with a blissful, rosy smile on her face.
Grandpa Garp ate and slept at the same time, eating for a while and sleeping for a while, without any effect whatsoever. Vic, with his ability to Life Return, could be said to be able to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk. He drank quite a lot of alcohol, but didn't eat much meat. Although he had a big appetite, he only needed to fill his stomach with these ordinary things.