Uchiha Puppet Master, Starting from One Piece.

Are you alright?

The two spoke almost simultaneously, their voices colliding, and then they both hurriedly looked away.

Bai Yu instinctively tried to back away, but forgot that there were fallen swimsuits piled up behind her. She tripped and stumbled to the side.

Seeing this, Robin grabbed Bai Yu, and at the same time Bai Yu felt Robin's delicate hand.

Robin's hands were slender and cool, her skin as delicate as fine mutton fat jade. Bai Yu felt a tingling sensation in his fingertips, the feeling of being moved.

Matsumoto Rangiku laughed, her golden curls swaying slightly with her movements. She held onto the shelf with one hand, her shoulders shaking. "Hahaha, Shiraha, what's wrong with you?"

As she spoke, she deliberately took a step forward and reached out to try to pull off the lace that was hooked onto his body.

"Look at you, still wearing Robin-chan's bikini. You can't bear to put it down, can you?"

Bai Yu could feel Robin's gaze on him, filled with shyness and a hint of barely perceptible smile. He could also feel Unohana Retsu's gaze on his lower back, gentle yet carrying an indescribable meaning. That gaze seemed to carry a temperature, making him feel uncomfortable all over.

Seeing his flustered appearance, Unohana Retsu smiled even more deeply. She gently brushed away the stray hairs at her temples and spoke in a voice as sweet as honey: "Is Shiraha-kun shy? Well, it makes sense. After all, he's still a young man. It's us older sisters who have to put you through this."

"It's not difficult at all!"

Bai Yu quickly waved his hand: "Take your time choosing and trying them on, don't worry about me, I'll go wait for you on the beach!"

As they approached the door, Bai Yu turned back and said, "Come over here quickly after you've made your choices! Gather on the beach; we're going to play beach volleyball."

As soon as he finished speaking, he dared not linger any longer and dashed out of the swimsuit store like the wind.

Inside the swimsuit shop, watching Shiraha's hasty retreat, Matsumoto Rangiku stopped laughing, raised an eyebrow, and nudged Unohana Retsu beside her: "Unohana-nee, look at him, his face is all red."

Retsu Unohana gazed in the direction of the door, a faint smile playing on her lips, her tone gentle: "Young people should be this vibrant, but I can feel the passion in Shiraha's heart. I don't think this shyness is entirely his true self. Robin, on the other hand, is even more shy than I imagined."

Robin, whose name was called, looked up abruptly, her cheeks still flushed and her ears burning. She hurriedly looked away and said, "I'm not...."

But the slight upturn of her lips betrayed a barely perceptible flutter in her heart.

Unohana Retsu chuckled, bent down to pick up the scattered swimsuits on the ground, picked up the purple lace bikini, and handed it to Robin: "Since Shiraha-kun has held this one, I suppose you think it looks good. Robin-chan, choose this one; it will definitely suit you."

Robin looked at the purple lace set, and the warmth of Bai Yu's fingertips flashed through her mind again. Her face flushed a little more, but she still gently took it and whispered, "Mmm."

Matsumoto Rangiku gave Unohana Retsu a strange look. She felt that Shiraha had two faces, and Captain Unohana also had two faces. Moreover, it was very likely that Captain Unohana's gentleness was all an act.

Matsumoto Rangiku casually picked up the white and pink cropped swimsuit and waved it around: "I'll choose this one. When we get to the beach, I'll definitely tease Shiraha."

Unohana Retsu folded the white patterned backless swimsuit and put it in her bag, a smile flashing in her eyes: "Then let's hurry up and choose what we need and pay. Don't keep Shiraha-kun waiting on the beach for too long. After all, he's waiting to see."

The group quickly packed up, paid the bill, and headed towards the beach. A gentle sea breeze carried a salty, damp scent, and the distant sea shimmered.

The sea breeze, carrying the heat of summer, swept across the beach, making a soft rustling sound as the fine sand rustled. In the distance, waves crashed onto the shore in layers, leaving shallow watermarks on the sand before receding with tiny bubbles.

After leaving the swimsuit shop, Bai Yu went to the beach and found a flat, shallow beach. He had someone bring over several round, emerald-green watermelons and dug a shallow sand pit on the sand. However, before he could finish arranging everything, he heard laughter from several people behind him. When he turned around, he saw Rangiku, Unohana Retsu, and Robin walking towards him on the soft sand, in the shimmering light.

Matsumoto Rangiku still opted for a white and pink combination. The white and pink midriff-baring swimsuit accentuated her graceful figure. Her golden curly hair was loosely tied up in a half-updo, with the rest of her hair lying against her neck. When she raised her hand to flip her hair, the fair skin on her waist shone brightly in the sunlight, and her high, firm breasts were breathtaking.

As for Captain Unohana's white patterned backless swimsuit, she exuded gentleness. Her long black hair draped over her chest, and her delicate collarbone was faintly visible under the fabric. She walked with light steps. For some reason, Shiraha always felt that Captain Unohana and Aunt Misaki were somewhat similar.

As for Robin, her purple robes are magnificent, need I say more?

Chapter 76 Seaside Recreation

"Bai Yu-jun is quick on his feet, he's already prepared the watermelon?"

Rangiku was the first to approach, sweeping over the watermelons and sand pits on the beach.

"You were running so fast just now, so you were preparing a show here? But you're not the one hitting the watermelon, you're the one who'll be doing it. You stay next to the watermelon and Kanna will do the hitting. We'll give the directions, okay?"

Bai Yu was taken aback when he heard this. Just as he was about to refuse, he saw Kanna running over from a distance with her short legs. Her hair was messy from the sea breeze, a few grains of sand were stuck in her swimsuit, and she was clutching a seashell in her hand. She looked up at him with her round little face and tugged at his clothes: "Brother Bai Yu, Kanna is going to hit a watermelon. Kanna is very strong!"

Retsu Unohana chuckled softly, her voice as gentle as the sea breeze: "Why don't you play with Kanna-chan, Shiraha-kun? This is a good way to play."

"It should be very interesting. Don't worry, Bai Yu-kun, we will give good command."

With all three people and the child staring at him, Bai Yu had no way to refuse. He could only resign himself to walking to the shallow sand pit, squatting down inside, with only his head and shoulders showing. Beside him was a watermelon placed steadily on the sand, its emerald green rind touching his cheek, carrying the coolness of seawater.

Rangiku immediately picked up a piece of black cloth, walked up to Kanna, and blindfolded her. She then took a wooden sword that was taller than Kanna and handed it to her, saying with a smile, "Kanna-chan, don't peek! Follow our instructions to hit the watermelon, but don't hit Shiraha-nii!"

"Toothbrush Mai... If Connor really hits me, I'm afraid I'm done for."

Kanna gripped the hilt of the wooden sword, her small hands barely able to hold it, and her little head, covered by a black cloth, nodded slowly: "Kanna knows! I'll definitely hit the watermelon!"

Bai Yu squatted in the sandpit, watching Kanna sway after being spun around three times. His heart involuntarily jumped. Although he knew that Robin and the others were still reliable, he was still a little flustered. He could clearly feel the coolness of the watermelon next to him, and he could see Rangiku and the other two standing not far away, with smiles on their lips. When their eyes fell on him, their smiles were wicked.

"Kanna-chan, take two steps forward! Walk straight!"

Rangiku's voice rang out first, and Kanna did as she was told, but she wobbled a little to the left, her short legs making a soft rustling sound on the sand.

Shiraha subconsciously shrank to the side, her cheek almost touching the watermelon rind, but then she heard Unohana Retsu's gentle voice: "No, Kanna-chan, move a little to the right, and walk quietly. Watermelon-kun is waiting over there."

"Sister Hua, don't teach me wrong, it's on the left!"

Rangiku laughed and retorted, then called out to Kanna.

"Take one more step to the left, raise the wooden sword!"

"Kanna-chan, grip the hilt firmly."

"Take just half a step forward, and the watermelon will be right in front of you."

Three voices mingled in the sea breeze, leaving Kanna completely disoriented. Her small body swayed from side to side, and the hand gripping the wooden sword also wobbled back and forth.

Bai Yu watched as Kanna's figure drew closer, her small face covered by a black cloth facing him, the tip of her wooden sword faintly pointing at his shoulder, and beads of sweat instantly appeared on his forehead.

"Kanna-chan, get ready!" Rangiku's voice suddenly rose, "Swing! Swing it down hard!"

Retsuya Unohana softly echoed, "Yes, now, Kanna-chan."

"Hit the target on the first try."

The moment the words left her lips, Kanna's small body suddenly sank, and with all her might, she swung the wooden sword down hard! In that instant, Bai Yu only saw a blur as the wooden sword came crashing down with a whooshing sound.

next second.

"Crack—Bang!"

A deafening roar exploded in their ears. The seemingly light wooden sword struck the middle of the watermelon with tremendous force. The emerald green rind shattered instantly, and the bright red flesh mixed with sweet juice splashed everywhere. A stream of cool, sweet liquid instantly splattered all over Bai Yu's face, even his eyes, nose, and mouth were covered with watermelon juice and bits of flesh. Watermelon seeds clung to his black hair, and red juice streamed down his cheeks, making him look extremely disheveled.

After swinging her sword, Kanna tore off the black cloth, looked at the watermelon shattered on the ground, and then at Bai Yu, whose face was covered in watermelon juice: "Are you alright, Brother Bai Yu..."

Bai Yu stood frozen in the sandpit, taking a long time to react.

I got hit by a watermelon...

He raised his hand and wiped his face, his fingertips covered in melon juice and pulp, and even the corners of his mouth were stained with red juice. The sweet smell lingered in his nose.

Meanwhile, Rangiku was doubled over with laughter, her golden curls swaying violently with each movement. She had one hand on Robin's shoulder and the other clutching her stomach, laughing so hard she could barely breathe: "Sorry, Shiraha, I didn't expect Kanna to be so strong..."

Robin smiled, her eyes full of laughter. She took a tissue from the beach chair next to her, walked slowly to Bai Yu, squatted down, and gently wiped the melon juice off his face.

Her fingertips were cool and delicate. When she brushed against the corner of his eye, her movements were as light as a feather. She was also very careful when she wiped away the melon seeds stuck to his eyelashes. Bai Yu could clearly feel the touch of her fingertips and her breath, which was close to his, carrying a faint floral fragrance.

Meanwhile, Retsu Unohana stood to the side, the smile on her lips gradually fading, a genuine surprise flashing in her eyes. She slowly walked to the broken watermelon, bent down and gently touched the flesh that had been split in two, then looked at Kanna's small body, her eyes full of inquiry and astonishment.

The force of that sword strike just now not only cleaved the watermelon in two, but even caused a small section of the sand to sink in. The moment the wooden sword struck the watermelon, she even felt the shockwave. Such a small body contained such immense and powerful strength. Although she had never seen Kanna's true form, she now believed that Kanna was a dragon.

She walked up to Bai Yu and watched as Robin wiped his cheeks and reached out to brush the melon pulp off his shoulder.

With a tone of amazement, she said, "I never expected that someone as petite and cute as Kanna-chan could possess such astonishing power. It truly makes me look at her in a new light."

Kanna tugged at Bai Yu's clothes, still clutching a piece of watermelon pulp that had fallen to the ground in her little hand, and held it to his mouth: "Brother Bai Yu, eat some watermelon, it's sweet."

Bai Yu opened his mouth and bit into the watermelon flesh. The sweet taste melted in his mouth, easing his slight embarrassment. He helplessly rubbed Kang Na's little head, looked at the three smiling people in front of him, and then looked at the watermelon juice and flesh all over the ground. A smile unconsciously appeared on his lips.

Robin wiped away the last bit of melon juice from his face, gently touched his flushed cheek with her fingertips, and whispered, "Luckily you didn't hit him, but you gave me quite a fright."

Looking at the smile and tenderness in her eyes, Bai Yu felt as if his heart had been gently tickled by a feather.

"Let's play volleyball later, go apply sunscreen first."

"it is good……"

"Oh, I'll wipe Kanna and Captain Unohana first. Shiraha-kun, I'll leave Robin to you."

Rangiku winked at her, then smiled and pulled Unohana and Kanna away.

Chapter 77 Applying Sunscreen to Robin

Rangiku's laughter, accompanied by Kanna's soft murmurs, gradually faded into the distance, while Unohana gave Shiraha a meaningful smile.

Only Bai Yu and Robin remained standing by the shallow sand pit. The surrounding air was warmed by the sea sun, making even breathing a little slower.

Bai Yu watched as Robin turned around and reached for the sunscreen on the beach chair next to her.

Robin's fingertips still held a trace of the lingering sweetness of watermelon, mixed with the faint floral scent emanating from her, lingering in the breeze.

"Baiyu-jun, come a little closer. It's easy to get sand on your face if you stand next to the sandpit."

Robin's voice was soft. She turned to the side, chose an open space covered with a light blue picnic blanket, and unscrewed the sunscreen. The sweet scent wafted out, mingling with the salty-sweet smell of the sea breeze, making one feel slightly dizzy.

Bai Yu did as he was told and walked over. The fine sand under his feet was warm and soft. He stood in front of Robin and watched her look up at him, her eyebrows trembling slightly.

Bai Yu gestured for her to sit down. A picnic blanket was spread on the dry sand, so it wasn't cold to sit on.

Bai Yu sat down with his back to her, and could clearly feel her gaze behind him, as well as her gently moving figure. The soft rustling of the fabric made his heart beat faster than the sound of Kanna's sword slashing through the air.

He could feel Robin's body not far from him; her breath gently landed on the back of his neck, carrying a faint fragrance and feeling warm and cozy, making the skin on the back of his neck slightly hot.

"Robin, come here, let me help you apply it."

Upon hearing this, Robin turned around, her eyes crinkling with a faint smile, reflecting the azure sea and the glow of the sunset. She did not refuse, but simply nodded slightly and turned her back to him again.

She gently raised her hand and brushed the long hair that had fallen over her shoulder to one side, revealing a smooth nape of her neck and a gracefully sculpted back and shoulders.

Her slender waist was also partially revealed as she turned around, causing Bai Yu's gaze to freeze slightly, and the pressure on his fingers tightened as he gripped the sunscreen.

Then I walked half a step behind her, unscrewed the cap of the sunscreen, squeezed a little into my palm, and the milky white cream had a faint coconut scent.

Bai Yu clasped her hands together and gently rubbed them together to spread the paste, releasing a warm touch and a sweet fragrance into her palms.

Once the sunscreen in his palm had melted into a fine layer, he slowly raised his hand and gently touched the back of Robin's neck with his fingertips.

For a moment, both of them paused slightly.

Bai Yu's fingertips, warm from his palm, touched Robin's cool, delicate skin, like touching a piece of warm, smooth jade. The delicate touch made his heart skip a beat, and he subconsciously slowed his breathing.

However, what was unexpected was that Robin's neck was an extremely sensitive area. When his warm fingertips touched it, his skin trembled slightly, and a barely perceptible shiver spread from the back of his neck to his shoulders and back.