Uchiha Puppet Master, Starting from One Piece

As the volleyball arced through the air, Rangiku leaped to receive it, the sea breeze brushing against her golden hair. Her overly voluptuous figure rippled with her movements, creating an astonishingly soft curve, the undulations beneath the fabric seeming as if they were about to break free from their constraints.

Bai Yu's gaze subconsciously followed the parabola, but halfway through, the sight made her eyes blur, and she quickly looked away.

"Shiraha-kun, catch the ball!"

Unohana Retsu's gentle reminder carried a hint of a smile.

She calmly raised a high ball, her swimsuit slightly open as she raised her arm, revealing glimpses of the full curves characteristic of a mature woman, rising and falling gently with her breath...

……

Rangiku seemed to sense something, and deliberately jumped higher and stretched her body more when she spiked the ball next time.

Time slipped away amidst the fun, and as the sun sank further down, it dyed the beach a honey color.

The pace of the volleyball going back and forth in the air gradually slowed down, and everyone was getting a little tired.

Let's end it here for today.

Sister Hua said with a smile.

Seagulls skimmed across the shimmering, golden sea, and the evening breeze grew cool.

Kanna ran into the waves, retrieved the soaking wet volleyball, and proudly held it above her head: "Let's have barbecue!"

The group exchanged smiles, and then six sets of footprints on the beach snaked towards the picnic blanket in the distance.

Retsu Unohana had already prepared the barbecue equipment in advance. The charcoal fire was set up on the beach, the charcoal burning red-hot and making a crackling sound. Sparks occasionally flew up and quickly fell back down.

The group unloaded the prepared ingredients from the boat. The fresh sea fish had just been caught that morning, and the price of these fish at the seaside was not expensive.

Besides fish, there are tender shrimp, chunks of pork tenderloin, potatoes and corn wrapped in foil, and various vegetables skewered on bamboo sticks, their colors bright and vibrant. Various seasonings, such as cumin, chili powder, and honey sauce, are also placed on the side, filling the air with their aroma.

This time, instead of having a puppet help, Bai Yu took charge of grilling the skewers himself.

His movements were practiced; he flipped the skewers in his hands, and the heat of the charcoal fire slowly brought out the aroma of the ingredients.

Fresh sea fish are placed on the grill, their skin gradually turning golden and crispy, sizzling with oil. The shrimp meat is grilled until it turns bright red, the pork tenderloin has an enticing caramel color, and the vegetables are grilled until soft and tender, coated with the aroma of seasonings, making one's mouth water.

Robin stood beside Bai Yu, handing him seasonings and skewers. Occasionally, she would reach out to wipe the sweat from his forehead, her fingertips touching his warm skin. Their eyes met, and they were both slightly taken aback. Then they smiled at each other, their eyes softening in the rosy light.

The aroma of barbecue wafts far and wide on the sea breeze, mingling with the gentle sound of the waves, creating a particularly pleasant atmosphere.

Rangiku leaned against a nearby rock, holding a piece of grilled pork tenderloin in her hand, eating it with relish, and occasionally exchanging a few words of laughter with Unohana Retsu.

Hua Jie held a roasted corn, slowly munching on it, her gaze fixed on Bai Yu and Robin, a gentle smile playing on her lips.

Kanna, as always, squatted by the grill, gazing longingly at the grilled shrimp in Bai Yu's hands, her eyes filled with anticipation.

Bai Yu was somewhat helpless with Kanna, a foodie like her. He couldn't keep up with her speed, but he still handed the grilled shrimp to her. Kanna immediately took it, took a careful bite, and said in a soft, sweet voice, "Delicious."

Bai Yu handed the grilled fish to Robin. The fish had a crispy skin and tender flesh inside, with few bones and plenty of meat, and was coated with a light fragrance of cumin and lemon juice.

Robin took the grilled fish, took a bite, and the fresh and fragrant taste filled her mouth. She looked up at Bai Yu, her eyes full of smiles: "Bai Yu-kun's cooking skills are really good."

"Eat more if you like."

As Bai Yu spoke, he handed her another skewer of grilled pork tenderloin, while he picked up a skewer of grilled vegetables and ate them as he grilled them, finding them delicious.

On the beach, the charcoal fire crackled, the aroma of barbecue wafted through the air, and the laughter of the crowd mingled with the gentle lapping of the waves. The sunset cast long shadows of everyone, overlapping on the warm, fine sand, creating a cozy and beautiful scene.

Robin leaned against Shiraha's side, resting her head gently on his shoulder, listening to his conversation with Rangiku and Unohana Retsu, feeling the warmth of his palm, his unique scent lingering around her nose, along with the aroma of barbecue and the salty dampness of the sea breeze, and her heart softened.

She turned her head to look at Bai Yu's profile. The sunset light fell on his face, outlining his strong yet gentle features. His eyelashes cast a faint shadow under his eyelids. Bai Yu was such a gentle person. At first, she thought Bai Yu was a person who was not good at speaking and was somewhat indifferent.

Bai Yu felt the weight on his shoulder and turned to look at Robin leaning against him. He gently put his arm around her shoulder and pulled her closer to him. He looked out at the sea, where the waves were gently lapping the beach. Everything was quiet and beautiful.

Bai Yu added a few pieces of charcoal to keep the fire at a gentle temperature, so that it wouldn't burn people and could also dispel the coolness brought by the night dew.

There were hardly any ingredients left on the grill. Kanna held the last skewer of beef, curled up next to Retsu Unohana's legs, her little head nodding slightly. She was clearly sleepy, but she was still stubbornly gnawing on the beef, her soft cheeks smeared with sauce.

"I never imagined the night at the beach could be so beautiful."

Robin sighed softly, still leaning on Bai Yu's shoulder, raising her hand and extending her palm as if trying to touch those distant stars, her fingertips gleaming faintly in the starlight.

"yes."

Retsu Unohana put down the bamboo skewer in her hand, raised her hand to wipe the sauce off Kanna's face, and spoke gently.

"Being with everyone like this is more pleasant than anything else."

Rangiku had somehow brought several blankets from the ship, spread them out for everyone, and then lay down, hands behind her head, gazing at the starry sky with a lazy smile: "Speaking of which, in Rukongai, there's never such a relaxed life."

She turned her head to look at Bai Yu and Robin's figures nestled together, a smile in her eyes.

"But now that Shiraha-kun and Robin-chan are here, the atmosphere is completely different. Even the stars seem brighter."

Robin's cheeks flushed slightly, and she shrank closer to Bai Yu. Bai Yu sensed her small movement and gently patted her shoulder with her fingertips.

He looked up at the starry sky: "Actually, I rarely relaxed like this before. After meeting you all, I realized how wonderful these days are."

"What did Brother Baiyu do before?"

Kanna woke up at some point, rubbing her sleepy eyes, her soft voice breaking the momentary silence.

She climbed off Unohana Retsu's lap, moved to Shiraha's side, grabbed the hem of his clothes with her small hands, and looked at him with curiosity in her eyes.

This question made Robin look up as well, her eyes filled with the same curiosity.

"The Uchiha clan is about to..."

Uchiha Hakuha recounts the story of the Uchiha clan...

Women tend to feel more sympathy and maternal love for tragic experiences. As Bai Yu recounted the night of the annihilation of her clan, she raised her hand and tightly grasped Bai Yu's hand. She knew the feeling of having something and then losing it, and she understood the loneliness of being helpless and alone. Listening to Bai Yu's words, she couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache.

As night deepened and the Milky Way shone ever brighter, the charcoal fire gradually died down, leaving only a few embers of warmth.