Uchiha Puppet Master, Starting from One Piece.

Just then, Bai Yu's hand suddenly moved upwards a few inches.

Robin's eyes widened suddenly as she felt that hand covering the softest part of her chest.

"Baiyu-kun!"

Nico Robin finally remembered what it felt like to be enveloped while sleeping last night.

If she were still asleep, it wouldn't matter, but she couldn't accept Uchiha Hakuha's unconscious actions while he was awake.

Upon hearing Nico Robin's voice, Matsumoto Rangiku wrinkled her nose in her sleep and unconsciously buried her face in the back of Shiraha's neck.

Seeing that Uchiha Hakuba didn't react, Robin took a deep breath and tried to break free again.

Her slender fingers gripped Bai Yu's wrist, but she inadvertently discovered that the temperature of the man's palm was surprisingly hot.

Those hands were long and strong, with distinct knuckles, but at this moment they stubbornly remained in a place where they shouldn't be, like a willful child.

"Hmm... Is it dawn yet..." Rangiku mumbled indistinctly, her eyelashes fluttering a few times.

She opened her amber eyes groggily, but instantly snapped awake when she saw the scene before her.

"Wow--"

The exclamation finally jolted Uchiha Hakuha awake. He abruptly opened his crimson eyes, and the first thing he saw was Robin's flushed face and Rangiku's mischievous smile.

Immediately afterwards, the unusually soft touch of his palm made him freeze.

"Good morning, both of you," Rangiku deliberately drawled, twirling her loose blonde hair with her fingers.

"Looks like you slept very well last night."

"Hakuha, Rangiku!"

Uchiha Shiraha felt several arms growing from his body, which was due to Nico Robin's manipulation of the Devil Fruit's power, and he couldn't help but feel a little panicked.

"Robin, calm down..."

"Think about Robin. Things might not be that complicated. I might just be sleepwalking a little while I was sleeping."

"Oh, it really was just sleepwalking, and not intentional?"

Nico Robin's hands, grown from the Flower Flower Fruit, gripped Uchiha Hakuba's sensitive areas and head, appearing ready to strike at any moment.

"Bai Yujun, what did you do last night?"

Robin's smile looked dangerous. She crossed her arms and exerted force again, and several more arms grew out, punching Bai Yu's back and arms hard several times. The punches brought a dull pain to his body, but did not hurt any vital organs. Obviously, she just wanted to teach Uchiha Bai Yu a lesson.

The most dangerous areas were not touched at all; instead, they were instilled with a powerful sense of oppression.

"Robin? Calm down..."

"Robin, I didn't mean to. I drank too much last night and was unconscious in my sleep. It was unintentional."

"Does an unintentional act justify touching others?" Robin's tone remained icy. She tightened her grip on Bai Yu's arm slightly, her fingertips applying more pressure. "Being drunk is no excuse. You shouldn't have crossed the line and done something so frivolous." As she spoke, she gestured with her extended arm and gently pinched Bai Yu's arm, causing him to wince in pain.

"It's my fault, Robin. Calm down and don't hit me again."

Uchiha Hakuba knew that Robin wasn't angry; on the contrary, she was probably just trying to hide her shyness.

Looking at Bai Yu's sincere expression, Robin knew that Uchiha Bai Yu hadn't meant it, and she also felt...

But he still didn't withdraw his power, only saying, "This is a lesson for you. If you dare to do this again, it won't be as simple as just a few punches."

As she spoke, she gently twitched her fingertips, and the grown arms slowly dissipated and disappeared.

Bai Yu was finally able to get away, and rubbed his numb arms and back.

Matsumoto Rangiku couldn't help but laugh as she looked at the two of them. She reached out and tugged at Robin's sleeve, saying softly, "Alright, Robin, he knows he was wrong, and it was really an unintentional act while he was drunk. Don't be angry anymore. There should be breakfast prepared this morning, and it will get cold if we don't go soon."

Robin gave a soft hum and said nothing more. He simply got up, walked to the window, and straightened his disheveled clothes.

The slight awkwardness in the guest room gradually dissipated with the morning sea breeze.

After Uchiha Hakuha apologized to Robin again, the three of them tidied themselves up and did some simple washing and grooming. Matsumoto Rangiku, after re-grooming herself, gently smoothed the hem of her clothes with her fingertips, regaining her usual cheerful and cunning demeanor.

Today, Robin changed into an elegant light purple dress, her long hair flowing smoothly over her shoulders, her eyes somewhat indifferent, but occasionally when she looked at Bai Yu, she would raise her eyebrows slightly, with a hint of lingering resentment.

She didn't look angry at all; she looked more like she was being coquettish. As for Uchiha Shiraha, he was dressed in clean, fitted clothes today.

After tidying up, the three of them walked out of the guest room together, where the deck was already bustling with activity.

The crew of the Red-Haired Pirates were busy preparing breakfast. The aroma of toasted bread, the smoky scent of fried eggs, and the sweet fragrance of fresh fruits and vegetables mingled together and wafted in the sea breeze. Shanks, with his messy red hair, was squatting on the deck, fighting with the crew over a piece of grilled steak, muttering to himself, "This one's mine! I lost a drinking contest last night, so I have to make up for it today!"

"Haha, Captain, how many times has this happened? You still can't beat Lucky Road when it comes to a big steak!"

The crew joked that Lucky Roux was happily eating a large steak, showing no intention of giving it to Shanks.

Seeing this, Shanks stomped his feet in frustration and reached out to snatch the steak from Lucky Roux's hand. However, he slipped and almost fell. Fortunately, he managed to steady himself by grabbing onto the barrel next to him, which made everyone burst into laughter.

It's obvious that Shanks has two personalities; when he's being unserious, he's completely unreliable.

Before Chapter 26 is completed

Bai Yu and the other two stepped forward. Matsumoto Rangiku couldn't help but laugh when she saw this, and teased, "Captain Shanks, I didn't expect you guys to be so lively this morning. The way you're fighting over the steak is much cuter than when you were drinking last night."

Shanks turned around and saw the three of them. His eyes lit up, and he instantly forgot about grabbing the steak. He quickly stood up, dusted himself off, and said with a smile, "You're here! Please sit down, please sit down. Breakfast is freshly made, all fresh and delicious. Come and have a taste!"

The group sat around a long table in the center of the deck. Breakfast included golden and crispy toast, fried eggs that were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, juicy roast meat, fresh fruit salad, and warm milk. Shanks enthusiastically served the three of them the food.

He then picked up a piece of toast and began to gnaw on it in large bites.

Halfway through the meal, Shanks suddenly remembered something: "Speaking of which, should we have some 'resurrection wine' in the morning?"

"Mmmmmmm..."

Upon hearing this, Matsumoto Rangiku nodded eagerly; she genuinely didn't mind drinking so early in the morning.

That's one of the advantages of this world: you can eat meat to your heart's content and drink alcohol happily.

"Miss Rangiku has such good taste."

He was about to go get the wine when he said that.

However, when he got up, he accidentally bumped into the table, knocking over all the milk on it.

All I can say is that this guy did it on purpose.

Bai Yu shook his head helplessly and picked up a tissue to wipe the milk on the table.

Matsumoto Rangiku couldn't help but chuckle, and handed her a clean towel with a smile: "Captain Red-Haired, you'd better watch your hands first, or you won't be able to have breakfast. Your crew must be really working hard."

"Yeah yeah!"

"Yes, it's been so tough for us!"

"Taking care of a captain like that requires extra money...!"

Robin couldn't help but smile slightly. With a flick of his finger, several arms grew out from beside the table, skillfully cleaning up the spilled milk cups and refilling milk for everyone. His movements were swift and decisive.

Upon seeing this, the crew members praised Nico Robin's abilities as practical, and Shanks looked at Robin with envy.

"Miss Robin, your abilities are amazing, and you're so gentle. If you were on the ship, I wouldn't have to deal with these rough men!"

Robin merely smiled faintly at Shanks, offering no further response, and quietly ate her breakfast, only occasionally glancing at Bai Yu with a hint of barely perceptible amusement in her eyes.

Breakfast gradually ended amidst laughter. Bai Yu and his two companions stood up, cupped their hands in farewell to Shanks and the crew, and said, "Thank you for your hospitality. We have already made a reservation at the shipyard and plan to go back today to check on the ship's construction progress, so we'll be taking our leave now."

Upon hearing this, Shanks' smile faded, and his expression turned serious. He stepped forward and looked earnestly at the three of them.

"Shiraha-san, Rangiku-san, and Robin, I know you have your own adventure plans, and I respect your choices. However, I still want to sincerely invite you one more time to join my Red-Haired Pirates! Come with us to the New World, see a wider sea, drink together, adventure together, and experience many more interesting things together!"

The crew members of the Red-Haired Pirates nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with anticipation. Beckman also spoke up, saying, "The personalities and character of the three of you are all a good fit for our team. Join us, and we will be the most reliable companions."

Bai Yu naturally loved the atmosphere of the Red-Haired Pirates, but he already had his own goals and a promise to sail with Rangiku and Robin.

He shook his head solemnly and said in a sincere tone.

"Shanks, thank you for your kindness and invitation. We are very grateful. However, the three of us have our own adventures to pursue and want to explore our own landscapes together. So, I'm sorry, we cannot accept your invitation."

Matsumoto Rangiku nodded in agreement: "Although we really enjoy the atmosphere of drinking with you guys, we still want to form our own team, build our own pirate ship, and go on our own adventures."

Robin also said softly, "Thank you for the invitation, but our minds are made up. Please forgive us."

Seeing the determination in the three men's eyes, Shanks knew they had made their decision and didn't press them further. He simply smiled and patted Bai Yu on the shoulder: "Since that's the case, I won't force you anymore. But wherever you go, whatever difficulties you encounter, if you need help, you can always come to me, Red-Haired Shanks! My ship is always open to you!"

As he spoke, he turned his gaze to Nico Robin. Shanks certainly had enough status and strength to protect Nico Robin.

Nevertheless, the three bid farewell to Shanks; that's how carefree men on the high seas are.

The same applies to parting.

With the morning light warm and the sea breeze gently caressing the dock, Bai Yu and his two companions bid farewell to the Red-Haired Pirates and headed straight for the shipyard in the west of the city.

When they arrived at the shipyard, the craftsmen were already busy at work. The clanging and hammering of the tools and the rustling of the wood being sanded filled the air, along with the faint, pleasant scent of sawdust. As soon as the three entered the shipyard, the owner greeted them warmly with a broad smile: "Young men and women, come and take a look. The ship's construction is progressing smoothly. The framework of the three sails is basically complete, and the other materials are still being processed."

"Have the wood been properly treated for moisture and rot prevention? This is very important because the marine environment is humid."

The boss nodded quickly: "Don't worry, all the wood underwent three layers of moisture-proof and anti-corrosion treatment last night, and was also coated with a special protective oil, which can effectively resist seawater erosion and is absolutely guaranteed to be durable. Moreover, this process will continue for the next few days."

The three of them carefully inspected the shipyard, confirming that the construction progress and quality met expectations in just one day. They also briefly discussed the subsequent installation details with the boss before getting up and leaving the shipyard.

The next few days passed peacefully and comfortably.

Bai Yu goes to the shipyard every day to check on the progress of ship construction and occasionally exchanges details with the craftsmen to ensure that every design achieves the expected results.

Rangiku Matsumoto enjoys wandering through the streets and alleys of Sicily, searching for all kinds of local delicacies and drinks. She often buys some desserts to share with the two of them, and occasionally takes them for a walk on the beach to enjoy some rare moments of leisure.

As for Robin, she would mostly go to the island's bookstore to look for various history books and materials related to ancient scripts. Occasionally, she would also go to the shipyard with Shiraha to help improve the layout and design of the library.

There are no storms or dangers at sea, no conflicts between pirates and the navy, only this peaceful and leisurely time, constant training, and constant progress.

As time went by, the construction of the pirate ship was also progressing steadily. The exterior of the ship was gradually completed, and the interior decoration was also underway. A voyage ship belonging to the three of them was gradually turning from blueprints into reality.

The only pity is that we haven't been able to find a chef.

Chapter 27 Connor

The ship for the long voyage is nearing completion, and the night in Sicily is quiet and deep, with only the soft rustling of the evening breeze through the leaves in the inn's courtyard.

Uchiha Shiraha and his two companions had prepared all the necessary supplies for their voyage. They were just waiting for dawn the next day to board their private ship and set sail for a new and unknown sea.

Uchiha Hakuba stood alone in the center of the courtyard, surrounded by faint chakra, his black hair and red eyes revealing a hint of determination.

Turning to Rangiku and Robin beside him, he said in a deep voice, "Before setting sail, I want to summon a companion from another world. With a new companion to help, the subsequent adventures will be more interesting and secure, and it can also fill the gaps on the ship. However, I am not sure which world's door this summoning can open, or what kind of companion I can summon."