Uchiha Puppet Master, Starting from One Piece.

Robin nodded, took a deep breath, suppressed his panic, and refocused.

In the following rounds, the two gradually developed a better understanding of each other, but they also inadvertently made physical contact with each other.

When the two people reach for the ball at the same time, their palms touch the ball, and the warm sensation causes them to pause slightly.

"Robin-chan is amazing!"

Rangiku called out with a laugh, but there was a hint of amusement in her eyes. Even a fool could see that something was off between the two of them; it was obvious that a young girl was experiencing first love...

Bai Yu was also very happy; he actually felt like he was in love in the exciting world of One Piece.

Connor continued to play the ball quietly and obediently, her short legs running back and forth on the sand. Occasionally, she would fall down on the sand while chasing the ball, pat her bottom, and get up again, looking adorable and adding a touch of fun to the tense game.

After several rounds, Shiraha and Robin's team were slightly ahead. Rangiku gradually became more serious and served with more force. The volleyball flew towards Robin with a strong wind, at an extremely off-center angle. Robin moved her feet quickly, but was still a step too slow. Just as the volleyball was about to land outside the boundary, her eyes narrowed slightly, and her fingertips moved quietly. It was the power of the Hana Hana no Mi (Flower Flower Fruit).

Several slender arms quietly emerged from the beach, perfectly catching the volleyball and gently sending it towards Bai Yu.

All of this happened in an instant. Rangiku and Unohana Retsu were both stunned for a moment, but Shiraha had expected it. He leaped up and swung his arm powerfully. The volleyball, with a sharp arc, slammed into the sand on the opposite side, splashing up fine sand particles.

"Wow, Robin, your ability is so convenient."

Robin's cheeks flushed slightly as she withdrew her arm from the beach. She touched her cheek a little embarrassedly and said, "Sorry, I couldn't catch it just now, and I used my ability in a moment of panic."

"There's nothing to apologize for."

Bai Yu gently ruffled her hair, his smile tender.

"It's okay, let's play like this..."

Unohana smiled as she spoke.

Having gained Hana's approval, Robin put aside her concerns. In the following matches, when she occasionally encountered a ball she couldn't catch, she would secretly use the power of the Hana Hana no Mi (Flower Flower Fruit) to assist her. Several arms would extend from various places to either cushion or pass the ball, coordinating perfectly with Bai Yu's spikes.

Rangiku was not to be outdone, her movements becoming increasingly agile, and her spikes becoming more and more tricky. Unohana Retsu, on the other hand, played steadily, neutralizing the attacks of both of them. Kanna continued to play slowly, occasionally grabbing a small crab on the beach and instantly refining it.

Seeing Kanna's greedy expression, everyone couldn't help but laugh.

Chapter 80 Amazing Curve

As the volleyball arced through the air, Rangiku leaped to receive it, the sea breeze brushing against her golden hair. Her overly voluptuous figure rippled with her movements, her curves undulating with an astonishing softness, the fabric seeming to undulate as if it were about to break free of its restraints.

Bai Yu's gaze subconsciously followed the parabola, but halfway through, the sight made her eyes blur, and she quickly looked away.

"Baiyu-kun, catch the ball!"

Unohana Retsu's gentle reminder carried a hint of a smile.

She calmly raised a high ball, her swimsuit slightly open as she raised her arm, revealing glimpses of the full curves characteristic of a mature woman, rising and falling gently with her breath...

……

Rangiku seemed to sense something, and deliberately jumped higher and stretched her body more when she spiked the ball next time.

Time slipped away amidst the fun, and as the sun sank further down, it dyed the beach a honey color.

The pace of the volleyball going back and forth in the air gradually slowed down, and everyone was getting a little tired.

Let's end it here for today.

Sister Hua said with a smile.

Seagulls skimmed across the shimmering, golden sea, and the evening breeze grew cool.

Kanna ran into the waves, retrieved the soaking wet volleyball, and proudly held it above her head: "Let's have barbecue!"

The group exchanged smiles, and then six sets of footprints on the beach snaked towards the picnic blanket in the distance.

Retsu Unohana had already prepared the barbecue equipment in advance. The charcoal fire was set up on the beach, the charcoal burning red-hot and making a crackling sound. Sparks occasionally flew up and quickly fell back down.

The group unloaded the prepared ingredients from the boat. The fresh sea fish had just been caught that morning, and the price of these fish at the seaside was not expensive.

Besides fish, there are tender shrimp, chunks of pork tenderloin, potatoes and corn wrapped in foil, and various vegetables skewered on bamboo sticks, their colors bright and vibrant. Various seasonings, such as cumin, chili powder, and honey sauce, are also placed on the side, filling the air with their aroma.

This time, instead of having a puppet help, Bai Yu took charge of grilling the skewers himself.

His movements were practiced; he flipped the skewers in his hands, and the heat of the charcoal fire slowly brought out the aroma of the ingredients.

Fresh sea fish are placed on the grill, their skin gradually turning golden and crispy, sizzling with oil. The shrimp meat is grilled until it turns bright red, the pork tenderloin has an enticing caramel color, and the vegetables are grilled until soft and tender, coated with the aroma of seasonings, making one's mouth water.

Robin stood beside Bai Yu, handing him seasonings and skewers. Occasionally, she would reach out to wipe the sweat from his forehead, her fingertips touching his warm skin. Their eyes met, and they were both slightly taken aback. Then they smiled at each other, their eyes softening in the rosy light.

The aroma of barbecue wafts far and wide on the sea breeze, mingling with the gentle sound of the waves, creating a particularly pleasant atmosphere.

Rangiku leaned against a nearby rock, holding a piece of grilled pork tenderloin in her hand, eating it with relish, and occasionally exchanging a few words of laughter with Unohana Retsu.

Hua Jie held a roasted corn, slowly munching on it, her gaze fixed on Bai Yu and Robin, a gentle smile playing on her lips.

Kanna, as always, squatted by the grill, gazing longingly at the grilled shrimp in Bai Yu's hands, her eyes filled with anticipation.

Bai Yu was somewhat helpless with a foodie like Kanna; he couldn't keep up with her speed. However, he still handed the grilled shrimp to Kanna, who immediately took it, carefully took a bite, and said in a soft, sweet voice, "Delicious."

Bai Yu handed the grilled fish to Robin. The fish had a crispy skin and tender flesh inside, with few bones and plenty of meat, and was coated with a light fragrance of cumin and lemon juice.

Robin took the grilled fish, took a bite, and the fresh and fragrant taste spread in her mouth. She looked up at Bai Yu, her eyes full of smiles: "Bai Yu-kun's cooking skills are really good."

"Eat more if you like."

As Bai Yu spoke, he handed her another skewer of grilled pork tenderloin, while he picked up a skewer of grilled vegetables and ate them as he grilled them, finding them delicious.

On the beach, the charcoal fire crackled, the aroma of barbecue wafted through the air, and the laughter of the crowd mingled with the gentle lapping of the waves. The sunset cast long shadows of everyone, overlapping on the warm, fine sand, creating a cozy and beautiful scene.

Robin leaned against Shiraha's side, resting her head gently on his shoulder, listening to his conversation with Rangiku and Unohana Retsu, feeling the warmth of his palm, his unique scent lingering around her nose, along with the aroma of barbecue and the salty dampness of the sea breeze, and a soft feeling settled in her heart.

She turned her head to look at Bai Yu's profile. The sunset light fell on his face, outlining his strong yet gentle features. His eyelashes cast a faint shadow under his eyelids. Bai Yu was such a gentle person. At first, she thought Bai Yu was a person who was not good at speaking and was somewhat indifferent.

Bai Yu felt the weight on his shoulder and turned to look at Robin leaning against him. He gently put his arm around her shoulder and pulled her closer to him. He looked out at the sea, where the waves were gently lapping the beach. Everything was quiet and beautiful.

Bai Yu added a few pieces of charcoal to keep the fire at a gentle temperature, so that it wouldn't burn people and could also dispel the coolness brought by the night dew.

There were hardly any ingredients left on the grill. Kanna held the last skewer of beef, curled up next to Retsu Unohana's legs, her little head nodding slightly. She was clearly sleepy, but she was still stubbornly gnawing on the beef, her soft cheeks smeared with sauce.

"I never imagined the night at the beach could be so beautiful."

Robin sighed softly, still leaning on Bai Yu's shoulder, raising her hand and extending her palm as if trying to touch those distant stars, her fingertips gleaming faintly in the starlight.

"Yes."

Retsu Unohana put down the bamboo skewer in her hand, raised her hand to wipe the sauce off Kanna's face, and spoke gently.

"Being with everyone like this is more pleasant than anything else."

Rangiku had somehow brought several blankets from the ship and spread them out for everyone. Then she lay down, put her hands behind her head, gazed at the starry sky, and smiled lazily: "Speaking of which, there's never such an easy life in Rukongai."

She turned her head to look at Bai Yu and Robin's figures nestled together, a smile in her eyes.

"But now that Shiraha-kun and Robin-chan are here, the atmosphere is completely different. Even the stars seem brighter."

Robin's cheeks flushed slightly, and she shrank closer to Bai Yu. Bai Yu sensed her small movement and gently patted her shoulder with her fingertips.

He looked up at the starry sky and said, "Actually, I rarely felt this relaxed before. It was only after meeting you all that I realized how wonderful these days are."

"What did Brother Baiyu do before?"

Kanna woke up at some point, rubbing her sleepy eyes, her soft voice breaking the momentary silence.

She climbed off Unohana Retsu's lap, moved to Shiraha's side, grabbed the hem of his clothes with her small hands, and looked at him with curiosity in her eyes.

This question made Robin look up as well, her eyes filled with the same curiosity.

"The Uchiha clan is about to..."

Uchiha Hakuha recounts the story of the Uchiha clan...

Women tend to feel more sympathy and maternal love for tragic experiences. As Bai Yu recounted the night of the annihilation of her clan, she raised her hand and tightly grasped Bai Yu's hand. She knew the feeling of having something and then losing it, and she understood the loneliness of being helpless and alone. Listening to Bai Yu's words, she couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache.

As night deepened and the Milky Way shone ever brighter, the charcoal fire gradually died down, leaving only a few embers of warmth.

Chapter 81 Upside-Down Mountain

Before the morning light pierced the thin mist over the sea, Bai Yu and his group had already sailed away from the sea. The sails unfurled in the cool morning breeze, like a white bird spreading its wings and cutting through the shimmering waves.

In the days that followed, the voyages proceeded quietly through the alternation of night and day, and traveling under the stars and moon became the norm.

During the day, the sun scorched the deck, and the sea breeze, carrying a salty smell, swept across the ship's side. Robin leaned against the railing, his fingertips lightly stroking the yellowed ancient books, occasionally looking up at the distant horizon where the water met the sky.

Rangiku was still lying lazily under the awning, fanning herself with a palm leaf fan, occasionally sipping chilled fruit wine, and humming an old folk song from Rukongai, acting like an old man.

Only Unohana would prepare exquisite tea and snacks, sitting on a rattan chair on the deck, slowly brewing tea, her gaze gently sweeping over the busy Shiraha and the curiously looking Kanna.

Kanna was like a tireless little elf, sometimes lying by the side of the boat counting the flying fish leaping out of the water, sometimes pestering Bai Yu to tell her about the interesting things that happened during the voyage, her soft laughter filling the whole boat.

As night falls, the Milky Way unfolds, its brilliant starlight reflected on the calm sea, making the ships appear to be sailing through the galaxy.

Only then would Bai Yu put away some of the puppets, sit with everyone in the center of the deck, light a small bonfire, set up a grill, and turn the fresh seafood caught during the day into delicious food once again.

The amber-colored liquor swirls in the glass, its aroma mingling with the scent of roasted meat.

At these times, Robin would use the dim light of the campfire to tell everyone about the strange islands she had visited. The unheard-of customs and traditions captivated Kanna and filled Rangiku with longing.

Occasionally, when the mood strikes, Rangiku will even break into a light dance, her skirt fluttering, creating a charming scene against the backdrop of starlight and bonfire.

"So do you know what kind of place Reverse Mountain is?"

When Robin asked the question, everyone shook their heads. They weren't from the pirate world, so how could they possibly have a clear understanding of the so-called Reverse Mountain?

Seeing everyone's blank expressions, Robin began to explain.

Reverse Mountain is a magical mountain range on the Red Line of this world. It is also the first intersection between the Red Line and the Grand Line, and the only passage from the four seas to the Grand Line except for crossing the Calm Belt.

Its core concept is a miracle route with four entries and one exit.

"So why does everyone enter the Grand Line from Reverse Mountain?"

Rangiku still didn't understand why.

"Everyone has probably seen the map, right? There's actually a Calm Belt between the four seas. You could enter the Grand Line by crossing the Calm Belt, but that won't work. The Calm Belt has no propulsion; you can't cross it using only conventional energy. Also, it's inhabited by giant Sea Kings, who are extremely aggressive..."

Robin replied to Rangiku, and seeing Unohana's curious gaze, continued to explain.

In fact, the Reverse Mountain is a special waterway. Its five channels are X-shaped. Four of the upward channels connect the East China Sea, the West China Sea, the South China Sea, and the North China Sea respectively. The powerful ocean current pushes the water upward to the top of the mountain to converge, and then flows into the first half of the Grand Line through a downward channel, which completely violates the common sense that water flows downhill.

Reverse Mountain is actually located on the Red Earth, on the opposite side of the Holy Land Mary Geoise. It is a winter island with water temperatures far lower than the surrounding seas, and is prone to storms year-round, making navigation extremely dangerous.

This waterway is actually quite challenging, with its entrance riddled with reefs and whirlpools.