Uchiha Puppet Master, Starting from One Piece

The clamor of the gambling tables was left behind as the three walked down a scarlet-carpeted corridor toward the cafeteria. The wall lamps along the corridor cast a warm yellow glow, and the aroma of food gradually filled the air, overpowering the smells of tobacco and alcohol from the casino.

"Now I can eat to my heart's content!!"

Seeing that Shiraha had won a lot of chips, Matsumoto Rangiku was also very happy. Although she didn't know what kind of food was on the ship, such a large merchant ship must have better food than on a small boat.

The restaurant's doors are made of heavy, carved solid wood, and a cool breeze blows when you push them open.

The interior is decorated in an extremely luxurious style, with crystal chandeliers hanging down and the dazzling array of dining tables shining brightly.

The cold buffet area features paper-thin slices of smoked croaker, drizzled with clear lemon juice;

On the sashimi stand, tuna belly, scallops, and Sicilian sweet shrimp were neatly arranged, with bright red sauce next to them;

The grilled lamb chops in the hot food section sizzled with oil, their skin crispy and charred, and sprinkled with finely chopped rosemary;

The creamy matsutake mushroom soup steamed in a white porcelain bowl, and the baked shrimp with cheese had an enticing orange-red shell. The dessert table was even more dazzling, with chocolate lava cake, strawberry mousse, and macarons piled up like small mountains. Even the fruit was cut into delicate flower shapes and soaked in chilled syrup.

At that moment, Matsumoto Rangiku was overwhelmed by the delicious food.

She had never seen so much delicious food in Rukongai, so many dazzling dishes to choose from.

Rangiku rushed to the drinks section first, picked up a glass of chilled plum wine, grabbed a piece of roasted lamb chop, and then started enjoying the food nearby.

Unlike Matsumoto Rangiku, who was eating large chunks of meat and drinking heavily, Nico Robin was picking up a piece of fish belly with her chopsticks. The moment she put it in her mouth, her brow furrowed almost imperceptibly.

She chewed slowly and said softly, "The meat is very fresh, but the sashimi knife skills are a bit lacking, it lacks the delicate melt-in-your-mouth texture."

She put down her chopsticks and looked at Uchiha Shiraha, who was eating beef beside her: "Shiraha, did you taste anything?"

Bai Yu forked a piece of steak, the light sauce melting on her tongue. She shook her head, her gaze sweeping over the delicacies on the table: "Well, let me think about it."

After thinking for a while, under Nico Robin's expectant gaze, Uchiha Shiraha put down his fork, his eyes sweeping over the table full of food, his voice calm yet carrying a hint of certainty:

"Just as Robin said, the ingredients for these dishes are top-notch, the seasoning is impeccable, and the heat of the roasted lamb chops and the temperature of the sashimi are perfectly controlled."

Uchiha Hakuba paused, looked at the plum wine in Rangiku's cup, and then turned to the mousse next to Robin, which she had only taken a sip of.

"But it's just too predictable, as if it were carved from a recipe. Every bite tastes exactly as expected, without a single surprise."

"Good food shouldn't be like this."

Uchiha Shiraha's gaze fell back on the beef on the plate: "Truly delicious food should carry the thoughts of the person cooking it. Perhaps it's the extra cumin sprinkled when roasting meat by the campfire, or the extra half spoonful of salt accidentally added to a bowl of hot soup shared by a traveler. Those unique artistic conceptions that go beyond the ingredients themselves are the most enticing flavors."

No sooner had Bai Yu finished speaking than a greasy laugh broke the restaurant's clamor.

Following the sound, a man in a wrinkled naval uniform sauntered over. The stars on his epaulets were covered in dust, and the sword at his waist was worn very improperly, making him look exactly like the puppet soldiers that Uchiha Shiraha had seen in TV dramas.

His lecherous gaze lingered on Rangiku and Robin, his Adam's apple bobbing involuntarily. Behind him were two equally irresponsible lackeys.

"The young man is right."

The man licked his chapped lips, staggered to the table, and completely ignored Uchiha Shiraha.

Uchiha Hakuba also looked at the Navy Lieutenant Commander in front of him with great interest.

Uchiha Shiraha sensed that the most anticipated scene of showing off and getting slapped in the face was about to unfold.

"But in my opinion, no matter how alluring the scent, it can't compare to the charm of the two of you."

As he spoke, he reached out to touch Rangiku's hair that was hanging down her shoulder.

Rangiku reacted quickly, twisting her wrist slightly as she held the wine glass, the rim of the glass barely brushing against the man's hand, splashing the icy wine all over his hand.

She still smiled languidly, but her eyes were devoid of any warmth: "Sir Navy officer, please keep your hands in check."

Far from being annoyed, the man laughed even more brazenly: "Rules? On this Pleasure Ship in the Dead Sea, my word is the rule!"

He patted his chest, his tone full of smugness: "Naval Lieutenant Commander, do you know what that means?!"

He paused, his gaze fixed on the two again, his tone blatantly enticing: "You two are so good-looking, why are you running around with this young man? Why not join me? I guarantee you'll live the high life, have whatever you want, all you need to do is... hehe..."

Before he could finish speaking, an icy dagger flew past his ear.

It slammed into the wall behind him with a "nail" sound.

"roll."

The man shuddered in fright, covering his ears and taking two steps back. He realized the dagger had flown from Matsumoto Rangiku's hand, but his bravado masked his fear, and he shouted, "You brat! Do you know who I am?!"

"We have no interest in knowing," Robin's voice rang out calmly. She had somehow moved behind the man, her slender fingers gently resting on his shoulder.

"Moreover, what you said was extremely rude."

The man felt a sudden weight on his shoulder, and a piercing pain spread from his bones. He tried to struggle, but found that his limbs were firmly locked, and he couldn't even move a finger.

"Evil...Devil Fruit!"

He screamed, his face pale, desperately trying to turn his gaze to his two henchmen behind him, hoping to beg for help.

But then they saw the two of them embracing a pretty waitress by the table, one hand holding a steak and the other a wine glass, chatting idly to themselves, before gradually walking away...

"Have you forgotten who you are? You're a naval lieutenant commander, someone who's supposed to protect others."

"Uh...uh..."

Devil Fruits are things that can quickly change a person's strength. A Zoan-type Devil Fruit can easily transform an ordinary person into someone stronger than a Marine Division Lieutenant Commander.

Nico Robin's Flower-Flower Fruit is exceptionally effective at dealing with these small fry.

"We should kill him. Seeing what we look like will cause him unnecessary trouble."

Matsumoto Rangiku made the suggestion...

"Waaaaah... Waaaaah..."

The naval lieutenant commander burst into tears instantly. He really didn't want to die; he just needed to hold on a little longer...

"If we don't kill them, the consequences will be endless..."

"Waaaaah..."

What was he trying to say?

Matsumoto Rangiku looked puzzled.

"It's probably something like begging for mercy, right?"

"Let's simply erase the memories..."