Pirates: From Vice Captain to Lord of the Dead

The house was in an extremely dilapidated condition, and looked like it would collapse at any moment.

In the deserted living room, several people were sitting cross-legged around the table.

After learning about the relationship between Luffy and Ace and the purpose of Luffy's visit, Tengu Hitetsu was no longer as angry as he was at the beginning.

After listening to the process of how Zoro obtained these two swords, I felt even more deeply in awe of him.

In particular, it carries the inheritance of the Wado Ichimonji that was agreed upon with an old friend.

As a samurai and a swordsmith like Shimotsuki Kosaburo, Hitetsu couldn't help but feel fortunate that the sword had met a good owner.

Heidao Qiushui also resolved the misunderstanding through communication between the two sides.

"I was really rude just now. Please forgive me for bowing and apologizing."

Feiche leaned forward and lay on the ground, and Dogeza apologized to Zoro.

Zoro also laughed it off.

"Well, it's okay. After all, this knife is very important to you. It's normal to be excited."

National treasures were stolen and national heroes' graves were dug up and their bodies robbed.

As a result, one day, a foreigner was seen walking around openly with a national treasure. Anyone would be tempted to act impulsively.

After just a few words, the two of them reconciled.

"Big brother, big sister, the meal is ready."

Xiaoyu came out of the kitchen carrying a plate.

There were seven small, chipped bowls on the plate, each filled with only half a cup of white rice and a few small pieces of pickled vegetables.

After presenting the bowls to Luffy and his group of six, Xiaoyu said weakly with shame on her face:

"Um. I'm sorry, because this is all the rice we have at home."

"It's okay, Xiaoyu, thank you."

Luffy smiled, picked up the bowl, opened his mouth, poured it in, and put the bowl away.

It takes one second.

"So fast!!"

Xiaoyu widened her eyes and didn't even see the other person chewing.

She ate this half bowl of rice at noon, grain by grain, feeling so moved that it took her a long time to finish it.

Xiaoyu took another bowl and placed it in front of Master Feiche before sitting down next to him.

"I'm not hungry, you eat, Xiaoyu."

Fei Che pushed the bowl to Xiao Yu, who quickly pushed it back.

"That won't work. Xiaoyu has already eaten at noon. Master, you can eat first."

"Master is a warrior! How can you compete with your apprentice for a bite of food?"

"I want to be a charming female ninja, how could I be hungry?"

Watching the master and the disciple arguing over half a bowl of rice, the people on the side said nothing, but just silently pushed their own portion over.

This kind of life can no longer be described as poverty, it is literally lingering on the brink of starvation.

“In fact, we had already eaten when we got here.”

"Well, our captain is not someone who can cross nine miles alone without any help."

"Yeah, Xiaoyu and uncle, just eat it."

Several people spoke up.

But Xiaoyu and Feiche are very stubborn.

"How can that be possible!" ×2

"My benefactor's brother came to visit me, but I couldn't even entertain him. This is really undermining my samurai spirit!"

"It's against my ninja way!"

Fei Che and Xiao Yu said in a firm tone.

Seeing this, Nami held her forehead and sighed.

"In that case, I'll have Reiner bring some food over."

She flew back to the ship very quickly, but it was a bit troublesome to carry so much food.

As expected, Reiner's undead can do anything easily.

He took out the Den Den Mushi from 'Nami Valley' and quickly dialed Reiner's number.

It seemed like the people on the other side were having fun. The Den Den Mushi imitated a smile, and from time to time the sweet laughter of girls could be heard.

"What's up, Nami?"

"Food, Braikasa Village, ten minutes."

"Bringa Village? Hey Nami, ten minutes is too much for me."

"Then die outside and don't come back."

Nami had a gloomy face, her words were short and her tone was cold.

Uta and Brin on the side felt a chill on their backs and couldn't help shivering.

The smile on Den Den Mushi's face disappeared instantly, and then a panicked shout was heard.

"food!"

“Pack up all the food that’s prepared in the store!”

"Hurry up! If you're a minute slower, the store will be yours!"

Click.

Ignoring the noise from the other end, Nami hung up the Den Den Mushi. Amid the terrified green faces of the crowd, she looked up and smiled slightly:

"Wait a little longer, Xiaoyu. Food will be available soon."

".Okay.Okay."

Xiaoyu's neck was stiff and she nodded tremblingly, her eyes fixed on the big weapon that Nami put into the Den Den Mushi.

Such a strong and terrifying aura, could this be

The charming female ninja!!

While waiting for Reiner, they started chatting.

Xiaoyu kept asking about Ace's news during this period, and Luffy told her about his several contacts with Ace.

The Whitebeard Pirates have a great reputation on the sea, but because of the isolation of Wano Country, news from the outside world can hardly come in.

Xiaoyu didn’t even know about the sensational Marineford War two years ago.

Feiche and Xiaoyu also told Luffy in detail how they met Ace.

A few years ago, Bianli Village was almost deserted and everyone was hungry, but a few villagers still stayed here.

Ace and his crew were washed ashore and unconscious. The villagers who found them tied them up and ate all their food.

The rope couldn't hold them together naturally, but after Ace woke up, he just watched quietly until everyone finished eating and then he broke free from the rope himself.

Not only did he not attack them, he also risked his life to steal food from Kaido's men and give it to them.

Later, Ace stayed in the village for a few more weeks, staying with Xiaoyu.

I often help them find food and learn how to weave bamboo hats.

"By the way, didn't Ace and the others go to Wano Country again before?"

"I remember they had a new captain for the second division, and that's when Yamato joined."

Robin suddenly thought of it and couldn't help wondering.

"Didn't they come to see you then?"

"No, no"

Xiaoyu slowly lowered her head, a hint of disappointment flashing across her eyes imperceptibly.

"Maybe it's because I haven't become a charming female ninja yet."

"Before Ace left, he said that once I became a charming female ninja, he would come and take me out to sea."

Xiaoyu raised her head again and explained with a forced smile.

She heard about Ace's battle with Kaido on Onigashima, but.

The loss hidden deep in my heart still surfaced at this moment.

Even if I can't take her out to sea, I can at least come and take a look at her.

Ace, has he forgotten?

Could it be that what he said before was just a casual remark made on a whim?

Xiaoyu didn't dare to think about it, nor could she believe it, as Ace was so gentle.

"Ace told me that he was worried about implicating you. After all, this is Kaido's territory."

Luffy smiled, shrugged and said:

"That guy is always smarter than me. Considering this, I asked you to come visit you when I arrive in Wano Country."

"So this is ah."

Xiaoyu supported herself on the table with both hands and laughed, a gleam in her lavender eyes.

A cool breeze blows through the hall. Outside the door, the shadows of the deep bamboos sway gently, and the green leaves rustle, bringing a sense of peace that makes people feel suddenly enlightened.

If only a figure hadn't barged in at an inopportune moment.

boom! !

Reiner smashed through the ceiling and fell from the sky, his whole body lying on the ground in a deep pit, with a mountain of cloth bags pressing on him.