Uchiha Puppet Master, Starting from One Piece.

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Rangiku's voice rose an octave.

"Such a big tuna?!"

"Not small."

Mirajane continued reeling in the line, the muscles in her arms taut.

"It's probably... a few meters..."

Finally, the fish was pulled out of the water.

The fish's shimmering scales glowed in the moonlight, its round and plump body exuding a sense of power, and its thick, strong tail slapping the water with a loud splash.

It was indeed a tuna, estimated to be several meters long and weighing at least several hundred kilograms.

"My God..."

Rangiku's voice has changed.

"How much would such a big tuna fetch at the market?"

"You're not short of money."

Robin smiled.

"This isn't about money, it's about honor!"

Rangiku looked completely serious.

"Catching such a big tuna is every angler's dream!"

Mirajane dragged the tuna onto the deck. The fish was still throbbing violently. She took two steps back, panting heavily, with a thin layer of sweat on her forehead.

"I'm so tired..."

She wiped away her sweat, but a satisfied smile graced her face.

"But it's worth it."

Artoria walked over to the tuna, squatted down, and reached out to press the fish's body.

"It has a thick layer of fat, this is top-quality."

She looked up at Mirajane, her eyes filled with an unusual eagerness.

"We'll eat this tomorrow."

"it is good."

Mirajane smiled.

Chapter 224 Hainan Rendez-Vous

On the sea in the dead of night, moonlight scatters like shattered silver, and the ship rocks gently, making rhythmic creaking sounds.

Kanna was indeed sleepy.

Just now, she was circling around the tuna, pointing to its belly and asking, "Isn't this the best part?"

Before he could finish speaking, he started to lean to the side, like a seedling being blown askew by the wind.

Bai Yu reacted quickly and grabbed her.

Kanna's eyelashes fluttered, she mumbled something, and leaned her head against Bai Yu's chest, her breathing quickly becoming long and even. Her small body was soft and squishy, like a kitten that had just finished playing.

"Ah, she's asleep."

Yachiru leaned over and glanced at Kanna's sleeping face. Her delicate, porcelain-like face still had a little bit of seasoning on it, which shimmered under the light.

Yachiru reached out and gently picked off the piece of seasoning, her movements as delicate as if she were touching a fragile piece of porcelain.

"Put her in the room."

Mirajane put down his glass and gestured with his chin toward the cabin.

"I'll do it."

Bai Yu picked up Kanna; her small body felt heavy in his arms, yet very comforting.

Kanna instinctively buried her face in Bai Yu's neck and mumbled "Brother" in a soft voice.

Bai Yu paused for a moment.

Looking down at her, Kanna hadn't woken up; she had simply turned over and found a more comfortable position in his arms, with a trace of drool still on the corner of her mouth.

Bai Yu didn't say anything, and carried her into the cabin.

The others on deck watched this scene unfold, and for a moment no one spoke.

Rangiku was the first to break the silence.

"Ouch!"

She nudged Robin beside her with her elbow, her tone carrying a knowing, teasing tone.

"This scene, wow, it's melting my girlish heart."

Robin held his wine glass, a meaningful smile curving his lips.

"Indeed, it feels like an older brother taking care of his younger sister."

He then took a sip of wine.

"It's that kind of gentle feeling that comes from not doing anything at all."

"Bai Yu himself probably doesn't know that."

Mirajane walked over, sat down at the table, rested her chin on her hands, and spoke with a knowing tone.

"He's always been like this; he doesn't say it, but his actions always put people at ease."

"That's the most troublesome part."

Rangiku sighed and picked up the bottle to refill her glass.

"If he's the kind of person who's deliberately flirting, people will be able to stay rational."

But the fact that he was unconscious about it is the most dangerous thing of all.

What are you talking about?

Yachiru's smile remained gentle, but her eyes clearly held a hint of composure that seemed to see through everything.

Robin then smiled and changed the subject.

When Bai Yu came out of the cabin, the atmosphere on the deck had returned to its lively state.

Artoria was squatting next to the tuna, gesturing with her hand to show the length of the fish.

"It is about 5.2 meters long from the chin to the base of the tail, and about 3 meters in circumference. This is a very rare size."

She looked up, her eyes shining brightly in the moonlight.

"If it were alive, it would definitely be an excellent hunter in the sea."

"Now it's excellent ingredients."

Robin corrected.

Artoria's Adam's apple bobbed.

"……you're right."

Rangiku had already invited everyone to sit down again. Several bottles of wine and some snacks to go with the drinks were laid out on the table—dried squid, peanuts, and smashed cucumber. Although simple, they felt especially warm and welcoming in this atmosphere.

"Come, sit down, sit down. Is Kanna asleep?"

"She's asleep."

Bai Yu sat down in the empty chair.

"She was sleeping very soundly."

"That's good. Kids can't stay up all night."

Rangiku pushed a glass of wine towards Shiraha.

"Come on, have a drink."

Bai Yu glanced at the wine glass but did not refuse.

The liquor was slightly spicy upon tasting; it was a very ordinary spirit, but in the dead of night, far from land, it had a unique flavor.

The sea breeze carried a salty and fishy smell, and everything seemed unreal under the moonlight.

It felt as if the whole world consisted of only this ship, these people, and this sea.

Where were we?