Douluo: I can upgrade my luck by traveling through One Piece.

Chapter 115 "Small Task"

Kokosia Village is located in a corner of the East China Sea. It is spring-like all year round and the fragrance of flowers is everywhere.

The early morning sunlight shines through the treetops and shines on every corner of the village, as if covering the land with a layer of golden veil.

In the village, birds are singing happily on the branches, and large tracts of orange trees are fully loaded, creating a tranquil and beautiful picture. This is why Kokosia Village is famous.

"Kelukoya, come here!"

A clear and pleasant female voice echoed in the air of the village, breaking the tranquility of the early morning.

The owner of the voice is Nochigo, a lively and lovely girl with short sky-blue hair and a smile as bright as the sun on her face.

Her eyes were like clear lake water, sparkling with wisdom and agility.

As she called out, a white figure passed by like the wind and appeared in front of her almost instantly.

It was a pure white puppy named Kelukoya. Its fur was as white as snow and its eyes were smart and clever, as if it could see into people's hearts.

Korukoa wagged its tail happily beside Nochigo, as if responding to her call.

"Kelukeya, this basket of oranges will be given to you!"

Nochigo leaned down slightly and gently stroked Kelukoya's head, his voice full of doting.

She held a basket of oranges in her hands. The oranges were bright and juicy, exuding an enticing fruity aroma, like the embodiment of sunshine.

The basket of oranges was almost bigger than Nochi's tall body and was very heavy, but she didn't care and easily put it on Korukoya's back.

"Wang Wang Wang!"

Kelukeya barked twice excitedly, as if to express its joy. It rubbed its head against Nochigo's hand and then ran away.

Surprisingly, the frame full of oranges was steady on Kelukoya's back without any shaking, as if a mysterious force was helping to keep it in place.

Nochigo looked at Korukya's rapidly departing back, and a trace of worry arose in his heart.

"Kelukeya, slow down, Yuhao and the others are coming back, these oranges are for them."

She shouted, her voice mixed with anxiety and anticipation.

Kelukya seemed to have heard it, and just turned back and called out twice, then continued to run out of the village, leaving Nochigo standing there with a slight frown on his face.

"This guy Kelukoya."

Nochigo shook his head helplessly. Although he was a little worried, he loved and trusted Kelukya more.

She believed that the puppy would be able to deliver the oranges safely.

After all, this was the first soul spirit that Huo Yuhao had taken her to capture. It was from the Husky clan in the far north and had been cultivating for more than 400 years.

If you can't even carry a basket of oranges, then you might as well just wash them.

Turning around and walking back home, Nochigo's face was full of smiles, and he felt as happy as if he had picked up money.

When she walked into the house, Nochigo’s mother, Bellemeier, was busy in the kitchen, and the rich aroma filled the air, as if inviting her taste buds to come in and taste it.

The boiling soup in the pot made a slight hissing sound, accompanied by the sound of cutting vegetables. Bellmère's figure flashed beside the stove, sometimes lowering his head in concentration, sometimes looking up and smiling, his face filled with a warm glow.

"Bellmaire, it smells so good."

Nochigo couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, his voice full of excitement and anticipation.

Her eyes wandered between the kitchen and the dining table, and she was already imagining the delicious food she was about to taste.

Outside the house, the sunlight cast mottled shadows through the leaves. Kelukya had already placed the oranges at the door and was lying there quietly, with his ears drooping and a look of boredom and impatience in his eyes.

Kelukoya, this unique Husky, seems unwilling to return to Nochigo's soul ring.

It doesn't like the feeling of being restrained and would rather stay outside freely.

Nochigo had long been accustomed to this, and secretly felt grateful that although Korukoya's existence had brought her a lot of trouble, this kind of free companionship was irreplaceable.

However, Nochigo's level 19 soul power is indeed a big challenge for maintaining Korukoya's existence for a long time.

She often felt tired, and the consumption of her soul power forced her to practice harder, but she never cared. Instead, she regarded this challenge as a part of her daily practice.

Just then, there was a crisp knock on the door, breaking the silence in the kitchen.

A familiar voice came through the door: "Bellmaire, Nochigo, we're back!"

That was Nami's voice, with a hint of joy, like a spring breeze, instantly dispelling the fatigue in Nochigo's heart.

Nochigo's heartbeat quickened, and a bright smile spread across her face. She turned around almost without hesitation and ran quickly towards the door.

The moment she opened the door, Nami's figure came into her eyes, accompanied by Huo Yuhao.

Both of them had excited expressions on their faces, as if they had just experienced an adventure.

However, what surprised Nochigo was that there were more than ten people standing outside the door!

Their expressions varied, some were smiling, and some looked a little nervous.

A wave of doubts arose in Nochigao's heart. The scene before her made her stop in her tracks, and various possibilities flashed through her mind quickly.

Nochigao sat in the warm living room, the sunlight from outside the window shining through the curtains onto her face, adding a touch of brightness to her mood.

However, with the movement at the door, her curiosity was instantly ignited.

She frowned slightly and asked softly: "What are you doing..."

There was a hint of doubt in his voice.

In the past, Huo Yuhao and Nami always went home together, and there had never been so many people.

Even when he occasionally came back with Vice Admiral Garp, it was only a few of them. The other naval soldiers and officers were all replenished in the town.

At this moment, there were more than ten people standing outside the door, and the atmosphere was particularly lively.

Nochigo, who doesn't like communicating with people and can even be said to be socially anxious, is about to suffer from social phobia.

Nochigo's eyes wandered over these unfamiliar faces, and he couldn't help feeling a little nervous.

She recognized Luffy and Ace. She had seen them at a gathering of Garp's future captains. Their enthusiastic and energetic aura made her feel at home.

However, the names and faces of the other six women were unfamiliar to her, and there was a hint of hostility in them, which made her feel a little uneasy.

Huo Yuhao walked forward with a warm smile on his face.

He welcomed these new friends in, his voice clear and firm: "This is Ma Xiaotao, a senior from my school, this is Xiaoxiao, Zhang Lexuan..."

He introduced them one by one.

Nochigo listened quietly, and his heart gradually calmed down.

As the group walked into the house, Bellmère was also stunned.

She did not expect that Huo Yuhao would mention so many people in the Den Den Mushi. She was surprised for a moment, but then driven by enthusiasm, she greeted these new faces with a smile.

There was a warm light in her eyes, as if to say: "Welcome to our home."

Nochigo looked at Bellmère's reaction and felt a warm feeling in his heart.

Bellmère is always so enthusiastic and can show sunshine-like kindness to strangers.

Just like when there were only a few of them in this small family. Nochigo stood in the middle of the living room, the sunlight pouring in through the curtains, the warm light seemed to put a soft coat on her mood.

She smiled slightly and tried to make her voice sound more natural, although she was still a little nervous inside.

The new environment, new friends, everything made her feel excited and nervous.

She took a deep breath and told herself that today was a new beginning and she should show a friendly gesture to these new friends.

"Hello everyone, I'm Nochigo."

Her voice was clear and firm, with a hint of anticipation.

Ma Xiaotao was stunned for a moment, then she smiled brilliantly, as if spring flowers were blooming in the sun.

"Hello, Nochigo."

Her voice was as sweet as a morning bell.

Ma Xiaotao originally thought that Nochigo would be a "love rival" like Nami, but now seeing her smile, she couldn't help but feel relieved.

Her eyes wandered somewhere unconsciously.

"Well, nothing to be afraid of."

She muttered to herself, and after having one less "opponent", the smile on Ma Xiaotao's face became even more enthusiastic.

At this moment, a warmth ignited in her heart, as if she could find a sense of belonging in this strange environment.

"I'm Xiao Xiao, nice to meet you!"

The voice was as clear as a mountain stream, and there was a friendly light in Xiaoxiao's eyes.

Zhang Lexuan also joined in, and her sweet smile filled the entire living room with sunshine.

Nochigo's heart felt warm and a smile unconsciously broke out on his face.

She found that although these people were strangers, their enthusiasm and friendliness made her feel a little familiar.

Her mood gradually relaxed, as if she was no longer alone in this new environment.

As time went by, the living room was filled with laughter.

The interaction between them made Nochigo feel an unprecedented warmth, as if at this moment, the distance between her and these new friends was suddenly shortened.

They chatted about their own interesting stories and shared little things in life. Their laughter was as gentle and pleasant as the breeze.

After lunch, several people sat in the yard and chatted.

"How long will you stay here today?"

Nochigo couldn't help but ask, with a curious gleam in his eyes.

"This is considered a vacation. We will rest here for a month, but there is a small task that needs to be completed in the middle."

"A small task that can be completed in a few days."

There was a hint of relief in Huo Yuhao's eyes, as if this so-called small task could be easily completed.

At this moment, he was sitting in the courtyard of the Cocosia Village, surrounded by several close friends, and the air was filled with the salty sea breeze and the heat of the sun.

Huo Yuhao described the task of capturing the golden lion lightly as a "small task."

He didn't want to make Bell-mère and Nochiko worry. After all, Golden Lion was once a pirate who dominated the sea. He had fought against the Pirate King Roger and even escaped from Impel Down.

Such an existence is known by the great pirate Golden Lion even in the remote waters like the East China Sea.

That’s why Huo Yuhao didn’t say anything.

Anyway, you will know it later.

By then, even if he does not take the initiative to create momentum, there will be overwhelming news reports to the entire pirate world.

In addition to his future plans, pirates, the navy, the world's government, and even the revolutionary army will get involved.

“Huo Yuhao, come and catch fish!”

Just as a few people were lazily lying in the yard basking in the sun, Luffy's voice suddenly rang out, breaking the quiet atmosphere.

Huo Yuhao turned his head and saw Luffy’s exaggerated laughter, which seemed to be infected by him.

"This guy is still so irritable."

Huo Yuhao shook his head, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and then he jumped up, like a wild horse, and rushed to the beach almost instantly.

Nochigo, who was standing by, looked at Huo Yuhao and couldn't help but chuckle, his eyes full of admiration and ridicule.

"This guy is talking about Luffy. He is the same."

Nochigo thought to himself.

The days in Kokosia Village always pass quickly, with the sun shining and the waves lapping, it seems that time has become particularly leisurely here.

The air in the village is filled with the salty smell of the sea, accompanied by the cries of seagulls, as if every cell in the body is enjoying this tranquility and comfort.

Three days passed in a flash, and Huo Yuhao finally found time to sail his warship to the East China Sea.

He stood at the bow, the sea breeze whistling past, blowing his hair and bringing a cool feeling.

Huo Yuhao looked into the distance. The sea surface was sparkling with silver light under the sunlight, and countless mysterious stories seemed to be hidden in the waves.

"First stop, Rogue Town."

He whispered to himself, his voice carried away by the sea breeze.

Smoker is stationed there, and it is also the center of the entire East China Sea. Almost every pirate in the East China Sea will pass through there.

If nothing goes wrong, he will be able to find the golden lion within three days at the latest.

After completing the mission at this stop, my friends and I can have a good rest for a month and enjoy the rare tranquility.

Huo Yuhao knew in his heart that next month, when he brought the Golden Lion back to the Sabaody Archipelago for execution, he would no longer have any free time.

"Huo Yuhao, why are you leaving so soon?"

Just as he was deep in thought, a crisp voice came from his ears, interrupting his thoughts.

Xiaoxiao lay on the beach chair on the deck, looking up slightly. The sunlight filtered through her hair, casting bits of golden light, as if she herself was the incarnation of the sun.

Her petite body glowed in the sunlight, making her smile even brighter.

Ever since the end of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Competition, Xiao Xiao has been practicing hard, and her persistence day after day has allowed her to make great progress in her cultivation.

Despite this, she still felt a little inferior compared to others.

After all, even in the original novel, Xiao Xiao's talent can only be considered average, and the only thing that can be praised is her twin martial souls.

But she also consumed a large part of the potential of her twin martial souls.

Even with Huo Yuhao's help, her talent was the second to last among the seven people.

The last one is Ling Luochen.

(End of this chapter)