Pirates: Building High Walls Starting from the East Blue.

Chapter 10 The Gift

the next day.

Now that the matter was resolved, he wasn't in a hurry to return to the 16th branch. He planned to go back after Smoker and the others had left, since Cocoyasi Town wasn't far from the 16th branch anyway.

Xia Che, who had unexpectedly solved a major problem, slept quite comfortably last night.

When I woke up, it was almost noon.

After quickly washing up, Xia Che saw Miss Robin already in her office reading a book.

It must be said that he is a scholar who passed the doctoral exam with a perfect score at the age of 8 and became an archaeologist.

I just love reading.

After arriving in the East Blue with him, whenever Robin had free time, he would brew himself a pot of tea and leisurely read a book.

Xia Che picked up the document on his desk. Judging from the name on it, it should be the document that Mayor Nokigao handed over this morning.

He glanced at it briefly, then put it down again.

The above mainly records the arrangements made by Cocoyasi Town for the newly arrived refugees last night.

In just one night, everything was arranged in Cocoa West Town.

Of course~

Xia Che was not surprised by this.

After all these years, everyone in Cocoa West Town already knows how to make arrangements.

Unfortunately, this batch still lacked talent, which Xia Che found somewhat regrettable.

Although there is a guy named Pike who is good at handling fur and making leather armor, he doesn't have the architectural or shipbuilding talent he's looking for.

There aren't even any decent guys, let alone the scarce tech talent.

While strength is paramount on the high seas, with a single powerful individual capable of destroying a nation, technology is also of considerable importance in this vast ocean.

Didn't you see that even the powerful World Government, which controls the entire ocean, attaches great importance to technology?

It's easy to imagine~

Unfortunately, the World Government's research into technology is mainly focused on weaponry, researching what kind of weapons can destroy an island faster and easier, and wipe out the insects underneath.

As a result, even Vegapunk, the world's greatest scientist who wanted to change the world with technology, had to research terrifying killing weapons under the coercion and enticement of the World Government.

Xia Che was quite envious of this world's number one scientist, but it was simply too difficult to steal him away or recruit him.

There are very few scientists on this ocean. Those who are capable either have their own power base or have been recruited by the world government. It is extremely difficult to find outstanding wild scientists.

The more Xia Che thought about it, the cravings grew stronger. He sighed, shook his head, and seemed to remember something more important for today. Turning to Robin, he asked, "What about those three Marines? How are things going? I had Moke entertain them last night; hopefully nothing went wrong!"

Thinking about it now... it should have been Udo who hosted them. Compared to that big oaf Mok, Udo was much more clever, and being a Marine, he seemed more suitable.

however.

The voice just fell.

"It's...it's fine." Hearing Xia Che's words, Robin, who was reading a book, didn't look up, but said with a strange expression, "Nothing should have happened."

"You don't look like nothing happened to you." Looking at Robin, Xia Che rubbed his forehead, a headache forming. "Has that guy Moke caused trouble again? Wasn't I told him to treat him well?"

"No, Moke must have treated them well." Robin looked up this time, her tone still strange. "According to the news coming back from over there, they seemed to enjoy it quite a bit and should be very satisfied."

"Enjoying it?" Seemingly sensing Robin's strange tone, Xia Che frowned. "When they got back last night, it must have been quite late. Where did they rest?"

"Red Romance"

"..."

……

"How's it going? Comfortable here, right?" Moke smirked as he approached Smoker, a knowing smile on his rugged face. He nudged Smoker with his burly frame and said, "Whenever I'm too tired, just resting here makes me feel so much better."

The words were spoken.

"..."

Seeing that lewd smile, Smoker said with a dark face, "I didn't do anything. A pirate is a pirate. Don't give me that lewd look."

"What's wrong? Didn't we soak in the hot springs, get a massage, and have our feet rubbed last night?" Moke was confused by Smoker's inexplicable anger. He seemed to have enjoyed it quite a bit yesterday!

I thought we'd become friends, so why are you angry again now that we're out together?

He scratched his head, puzzled, and said, "What else do you want to do?"

Smoker: ...

I don't want to do anything!

I was at a loss for words.

But Mok turned to look at the blushing Tashigi with a puzzled expression. "Is this place not good? How did you feel last night? Were you comfortable?"

"That felt so good!" Tashigi blushed and lowered her head, seemingly a little embarrassed, "I also soaked in the hot spring, got a massage, and had my feet rubbed."

The man and woman were separated, and although they only took a bath, had a massage, and rubbed their feet, something felt strange for some reason.

This is clearly not that kind of place.

Thinking back to those women last night, dressed in sexy dresses, every smile and gesture exuding allure, coupled with the lighting inside...

She's a Navy sergeant!

So shy~

Tashigi's face turned even redder.

"It's quite comfortable and relaxing."

"And what about Lieutenant General Garp?"

"Hahaha, quite interesting. I didn't expect there to be a place like this in the East Blue." Unlike Tashigi, who had a dark and embarrassed expression, Garp laughed heartily. "Sengoku should come here to relax too. He's just too tired, that's why he always has such a sour face."

just.

Faced with the remarks of his second-in-command and the naval hero, Smoker's face darkened even more, turning from black to green in turns.

They're the righteous navy!

They actually came to get a foot massage with pirates?

What kind of talk is this?

"Shut up!" Smoker removed the cigar from his lips and said coldly, "Now that this matter is resolved, we should make our move."

As he said this, he glanced at Moke.

"If I find out you've done anything wrong, I'll arrest you and your boss."

The words were spoken.

Without hesitation, I took a step and walked downstairs, but just as I was about to step out the door...

Sudden.

"Bang bang~"

A loud noise was heard.

Just as Smoker thought it was gunfire and that they were being attacked.

"Congratulations to our three distinguished guests." A portly man, who seemed to be the owner, walked over cheerfully amidst the confetti. "You were the 88th customer last night. Congratulations on receiving the Red Romance Premium VIP Card. You can enjoy a 20% discount on any purchase at Red Romance, plus a complimentary deluxe fruit platter. If it's your birthday, Red Romance will personally celebrate it for you!"

Before Smoker could react, a card was slipped into his hand, Tashigi's hand, and Garp's hand.

"???"

Red Romance VIP Card?

What the heck?

How could a dignified Navy Headquarters Captain possibly come to a place like this?

Just as they were about to refuse, it was too late. After the shopkeeper handed them the cards, there were a few clicks, as if someone was taking pictures of them with a Den Den Mushi (a type of electric telescope). In the blink of an eye, everyone around them disappeared.

All that remained were the three cards they were holding and the scattered fireworks all around.

"Dand Shacher..." Smoker's face darkened even more as if he had thought of something.

Is that guy trying to drag him down with him?

He gripped the card tightly, about to slap it back at these guys and show them that he, Smoker, was a righteous Marine, when he suddenly realized...

"Vice Admiral Garp, what are you doing?" Smoker looked at Vice Admiral Garp beside him with a look of utter disbelief. Garp was grinning as he stuffed a card into his pocket, while Tashigi carefully and secretly slipped it into his arms. "We're the Marines, after all."

"Oh my, isn't this a gift from that kid Xia Che?"

"Sorry, I almost forgot, Colonel Smoker, I actually wanted to hand it over to you."

"..."

Smoker stared speechlessly at Tashigi, who was being handed the card, then at Garp, who was picking his nose and remaining unmoved. His face alternated between pale and dark, until finally, he crumpled the card in his hand and said angrily, "Go back!"

Without further hesitation, he turned and walked outside.

……

soon.

Urged on by Smoker, Moke, who wanted to stay a few more days, had no choice but to send them off in his pirate ship.

"Welcome to visit again next time!"

Xia Che also made a special trip to the dock, watching the Moke pirate ship gradually disappear into the distance, and waved to them with both enthusiasm and reluctance.

only……

"Did they not have much fun last night?" Shacher frowned, looking at Smoker staring at him with a dark expression on his face from the deck. He stroked his chin in confusion and muttered to himself, "Why does Colonel Smoker look so grim?"

Was it because of poor hospitality?

Miss Robin said they had a lot of fun, didn't she?

And this time.

"Hehe, welcome back next time."

Nami, who had disappeared all night, returned at this moment, waving happily as well.

"Never mind, they're already gone anyway." Shache turned to look at Nami beside him. "What were you doing last night? Why did Mok say he didn't see you?"

The words were spoken.

"Hehehe~" Nami grinned mischievously and winked playfully. "I didn't do anything, I just gave them a gift."

"A gift? What gift?"

"Red Romance VIP Card"

"???"

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