Uchiha Puppet Master, Starting from One Piece.

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"Breastplate! Hahahaha! Artoria, why did you think of a breastplate!"

Artoria looked completely innocent.

“I’m telling the truth.”

Robin covered his mouth, laughing so hard his shoulders were shaking.

Unohana smiled gently, "Artoria is such a lovely child."

Mirajane's face turned completely red. It wasn't that she hadn't been complimented on her figure before, but being surrounded by a group of women discussing it, especially in this way, was something she had never experienced before, even back in Fairy Tail.

Bai Yu sat to the side, watching everything calmly.

Connor climbed off the chair, ran to Mirajane, and looked up at her.

"Sister Mirajane, what is that big thing they're talking about?"

Mirajane's face turned even redder, and her ears burned.

Kanna tilted her head and continued to ask innocently.

Is it edible?

"Your brother Baiyu probably ate something last night!"

"Really? I want to eat it too..."

As soon as Kanna finished speaking, the atmosphere on the deck instantly became subtle.

Rangiku's laughter stopped abruptly. She stared wide-eyed at Kanna, her mouth opening and closing like a fish that had been pulled ashore.

Robin's hand, holding the wine glass, froze in mid-air. His expression twitched between wanting to laugh and wanting to explain, finally settling on a deep red.

Artoria picked up the fourth plate expressionlessly, demonstrating that the topic was none of her business.

Bai Yu's face darkened for a moment, then returned to normal.

He looked at Kanna's innocent face and took a deep breath.

Kanna tilted her head, looking at the adults with a puzzled expression, muttering, "Can I eat this or not?"

"...I don't think I understand."

Bai Yu didn't say anything more. He looked down at Kanna, reached out, and ruffled her hair.

"You can't eat it."

"why?"

Kanna's eyes were filled with confusion, her ruby-like pupils reflecting Bai Yu's face.

"Because that's not food."

"what is that?"

"Yes……"

Bai Yu paused for a moment, thinking about how to explain.

"It's something only adults have."

Kanna blinked, as if she understood a little bit, but also as if she didn't understand at all.

"Will I have that when I grow up?"

Bai Yu remained silent for a second.

"……uncertain."

"Then why does Mirajane's sister have it?"

"Wait until you grow up."

"Oh."

Kanna nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.

The laughter on the deck gradually subsided, the effects of the alcohol slowly crept onto everyone's faces, and the party atmosphere shifted from lively to languid.

Kanna, her belly round and full, lay on her back on the deck, gazing at the starry sky above.

"Wow, so many stars!"

Kanna stretched out her little hand and reached out towards the sky, as if trying to grab those sparkling little things.

Robin leaned against the ship's railing, looking up at the starry sky. The wind blew through her black hair, which shimmered softly in the moonlight.

"The starry sky at sea is always brighter than that on land."

"Because there is no light interference."

Artoria said, putting down her plate and looking up, her green eyes reflecting the starry sky.

"In my world, the night sky is beautiful too. But the stars here seem closer."

Rangiku leaned against the mast, still holding a sake bottle, but she wasn't drinking anymore.

She squinted, looking at the distant sea.

Have you noticed how unusually quiet it is tonight?

Everyone quieted down and listened attentively.

Indeed, the night is exceptionally quiet tonight. There is no wind, only the gentle lapping of waves against the hull, slow and rhythmic, like an ancient lullaby.

The voice was very low and deep, as if it came from a very, very far place, or as if it rose from the depths of one's heart.

Whoosh—whoosh—

The sound of the waves was exceptionally clear in the quiet night. The tide surged up and receded, surged up and receded again, endlessly repeating itself.

"The sound of the ocean is so beautiful~"

Mirajane calmed down as well. She looked at the dark sea and listened to the rhythmic sound of the waves, and the chaotic thoughts in her mind slowly sank away.

The ocean seems to possess a magical power, capable of encompassing and accepting everything, making all emotions seem less important.

“I’ve never paid attention to this sound before.”

Mirajane said softly.

"If you stay in a noisy place for too long, you will overlook these simple things."

"But these things are always there, and they will always be there as long as you are willing to listen."

Bai Yu raised his wine glass, silently toasted the starry sky, and then tilted his head back to drink it all.

Rangiku yawned and stretched lazily.

"Hmm...I'm a little sleepy..."

"No, it's too early."

Rangiku rubbed her eyes, trying to stay awake.

"Besides, with such good weather and such a beautiful starry sky, it would be a shame not to do something."

What do you want to play?

Robin asked.

Rangiku thought for a moment, then her eyes suddenly lit up.

Night fishing!

"what?"

Night fishing! Fishing!

Rangiku jumped down from the mast, gesturing with her hands.

"Just imagine, under such a beautiful starry sky, with the sea breeze blowing and the sound of the waves crashing, drinking and fishing at the same time, how romantic would that be!"

Robin blinked.

Chapter 223 Fishing

Deep-sea night fishing

Night fishing?

Robin blinked, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"That's a good idea."

Rangiku had already taken action, staggering towards the warehouse while muttering about the location of the fishing gear.

Despite having drunk quite a bit, her steps were surprisingly steady, probably an instinct honed through long-term training.

"I remember there were fishing rods in the warehouse; I saw them when I was organizing things a couple of days ago..."

Mirajane stood up and followed him toward the warehouse.

"Do you need any help?"

"Come here, come here, help me find it, I think I put it somewhere—"