One Piece: My Shadow Can Hang Up

But Makino returned to the tavern and moved all the things in the store to the cellar first, so as not to be discovered by others and have bad intentions.

After doing all this, Makino took down the wooden sign at the door and resumed business.

"Squeak!"

The wooden door of the tavern shook, and then several people squeezed in.

These people wandered at the door for a long time, and finally exchanged glances before entering the tavern one by one.

Makino began to look at the few people as soon as they entered the door. Although these guys looked big and strong, they were very careful in doing things.

Even the movement of pulling the seat was very small, as if they were afraid of disturbing others, and were very cautious.

"What do the guests want to drink? We have malt liquor, fruit liquor, and wine in our store. For food, there are cherry pie, apple pie, red bean pizza..."

"Well...each person has a big stick of meat, a glass of malt liquor, some pizza and fruit pie, and another fish. That's it."

One of them replied.

"Um, customer, are you guys here together?" Makino asked, wearing an apron and holding a small notebook while writing things down.

"Uh... yes, we'll settle the bill together when the time comes, don't worry."

"Bottled or loose? The former may be more expensive." Makino pointed to the neatly arranged wines in the wine cabinet. These were all more expensive bottled wines. Although they could not sell a few bottles a day, the profit was several times that of loose sales.

"Any kind will do."

Not long after, plates were served to the table one after another. While people were feasting, Makino returned to the counter and picked up a pen and paper to draw, as if he was calculating the bill.

The people who were eating looked at each other and communicated with their eyes.

After that, they naturally started chatting, from here to there, all of which were trivial matters.

After an unknown amount of time, one of them suddenly raised his voice and said, "You mean, the Sapphire Pirates of Waste Terminal captured three boys?"

"The Sapphire Pirates are brutal by nature. If they catch you, you'll be in great danger!"

"Yes, yes!"

Makino had just finished calculating the bill, and was startled by the loud voice.

When she reacted, her face changed drastically.

Makino pushed open the door of the counter and walked to the table, "Are the three boys you are talking about called Luffy, Ace, and..."

When they heard this, they shook their heads and said, "We just saw them when we passed by. There were two black-haired boys, one wearing a top hat, so we couldn't see them clearly."

It was definitely Luffy and the other three.

"Where did you find them?"

Hearing her question, those people first looked Makino up and down, and then said:

"Do you know those three boys? Are you... going to go alone? The Sapphire Pirates have hundreds of people, and they have guns. You are just walking into a tiger's mouth..."

Of course, the Sapphire Pirates are only a few dozen people, and only the leader Blue Gem has a gun, but if you say that, it is impossible to express the danger...

Makino originally wanted to tell Luffy and Ace's adoptive mother Dadan, and wanted to lead people to rescue them later.

Dadan is the adoptive mother in public. In fact, as the leader of the bandits, the former does not take care of children at all, and basically lets them go freely. Of course, this does not mean that she does not care.

And some things are done by Makino, such as mending clothes, buying new clothes, cooking... Dadan plays the role of a strict father, while Makino is more of a loving mother.

This is not just a boast of a few people. In fact, the Dadan family can only run away in front of the Sapphire Pirates. Even if it is Bluejem alone, Dadan and his bandits dare not fight back...

"What should I do..." Makino murmured anxiously, thinking that it would be better if Mr. Garp was here.

The reason why she wanted a woman to run a tavern was also because of Garp's prestige and deterrence. The surrounding pirate groups had already fled overnight after hearing Garp's name, leaving only the Sapphire Pirates, which are not well-known...

The most important thing is that some nobles in the kingdom don't want it to disappear. After all, there are some shameful things to do.

Just when Makino couldn't think of a solution after thinking for a long time, she heard the person who had just spoken continue: "The Sapphire Pirates have connections with the nobles of the kingdom. If the nobles can say a word, I guess this matter will be solved."

Nobles? The important thing is that she doesn't know nobles either...

"Even if they are not nobles, as long as they can speak in the Kingdom of Goa, I guess it can..." The man then reminded again, afraid of reporting someone's ID card.

Makino finally remembered, but still looked embarrassed. Now they were strangers, how could he bother her again?

...

Inside the palace of the Kingdom of Goa, Perona was still whining and complaining about Moria, who ran away without saying a word.

Moria smiled and helped Perona to tidy up her clothes: "Very cute, look at yourself in the mirror."

Hearing this, Perona walked lightly to the floor-length mirror, turned around, and pouted: "Not pretty at all."

As she said that, Perona changed back to a very cartoony Gothic costume.

Moria touched her little head: "They are all cute, it's not because of the clothes."

Absalom, who was waiting at the door, pouted his lips. He liked the weak type, so of course he would not agree with this point of view.

"I say, Perona, can you hurry up, the ball is about to start."

Not long ago, the king invited Moria to attend the noble ball. Moria didn't want to go, but Absalom wanted it.

If Moria didn't go, Absalom's status would not be convenient to attend, so they finally decided to go together, including Perona.

As soon as the three of them entered, they attracted the attention of many nobles. King Goa saw Moria coming and greeted him with a smile.

Moria greeted him and then introduced: "This is my army commander."

The reason for saying this is just to express that Absalom's status is not ordinary and he should be treated well.

King Goa hurriedly smiled and greeted him. Hearing Moria say this, it is indeed extraordinary. It should be considered that his authority is second only to Moria. Although he can't curry favor with him, he won't make enemies either.

"This is... my daughter. Don't worry about her. Just let her play around." Moriah helped Perona straighten the charming crown.

King Goa stared at Perona's cute face, then looked at Moriah, and was speechless for a moment.

After the introduction, Moriah came to the balcony of the castle, without any intention of attending the ball.

Although Moriah had tried his best to fade out of everyone's sight, not long after, a woman with gorgeous clothes and fair skin came to his side.

The woman's voice was a little low: "My lord, do you want to dance?"

Moriah turned around and looked at her without any emotion.

"My lord, I am... I am the daughter of Grand Duke Sigunason..."

Her voice trembled a little, as if she was afraid.

"Are you afraid?" Moriah grinned: "If I'm not mistaken, it should be someone else who asked you to come. Go away. I'm not interested in women."

This grin, showing shark-like teeth, made the people on the opposite side feel even more scared.

"That..." The woman wanted to say something else...

"Just say what I said."

After saying that, Moria turned his head again and admired the scenery outside the window.

The woman was as if she had been pardoned, and she disappeared the next moment.

"Lord Moria, here, I'll give you something delicious." Perona was like a little hamster, holding a bunch of snacks in her arms.

She stuffed them into Moria's hands without saying anything.

Looking at the various nuts and snacks in his hand, Moria's mouth jumped involuntarily.

"That's to say...you, I'm very happy that you thought of me." Moria stared at Perona's round eyes, laughing and crying: "But what's the matter with this bite?"

"Hehe." Perona smiled cunningly.

"Hehe your head." Moria gave a slap, Perona squatted in pain, holding her head and sobbing, covering her forehead.

Black-hearted little cotton jacket, it was in vain...

Perona cried for a long time, and ran to find something to eat.

Not long after this episode ended, a man dressed as a guard squeezed into the ball, and then scanned the circle, and finally found Moriah on the balcony.

"Sir." The man hurried to Moriah's side and whispered a few words.

Moriah nodded and said, "Bring her here."

...

Makino waited outside the palace for a while, and was invited in.

Because she had been here before, the people in the palace knew her more or less, so there was no obstacle.

Under the guidance of the guards, they first walked through a long corridor, and the precious ornaments and calligraphy on the walls on both sides were dazzling.

Unconsciously, they were taken to a living room as big as a square, where handsome men and beautiful women were dancing on the dance floor in extraordinary clothes.

After she came in, a lot of eyes were fixed on her.

Makino lowered his head and looked at the clothes that were out of place here. He felt his face getting hot and blushing.

"Who is this? Where did this country bumpkin come from?"

"How did she get in? Doesn't she know where this is? Why didn't the guards chase her out?"

"Well, I have to say, that woman is pretty. If she wears a dress, she might be the most beautiful woman on the dance floor."

Amidst a lot of discussion, Makino finally saw Moria's back.

"Sir, the person is here." The man said, and then left in a hurry.

Hearing the voice, Moria did not turn around, but stood with his hands behind his back. He did it on purpose.

"That..."

Moria turned around only when Makino spoke.

"I want to ask you... please save the three children. They were captured by pirates..." Makino was a little embarrassed to speak, but in order to save Luffy and the other two, she had to speak.

"Woman, what do I have to do with you?" Moria asked in a light tone.

"I..." Makino was speechless for a moment.

"I... can... give..." Makino stammered, her hands on her chest. Although she didn't finish her words, her meaning was clear.

Moria stared at her for a long time, and suddenly asked: "Do you think you are more beautiful than those dancing women?"

Makino didn't look up, but shook her head. Even if she was more beautiful, she would be very modest and not admit it.

"Do you think I will lack women? If I want, there will be countless women crawling on their own... I've said too much, anyway, that's what I mean." Moria said indifferently.

At this moment, Makino's heart fell to the bottom, and her face felt hot.

If she still had a glimmer of fantasy, it was ruthlessly extinguished at this moment.

"Don't you look in the mirror? How could that gentleman be interested in such a village woman..." Someone in the crowd said.

The conversations of people at the party sounded like gossip to her ears. She felt that people were talking about her at this moment.

Although she had taken precautions in advance, Makino was still a little embarrassed at this moment, with a big embarrassment on her face.

She was walking in a daze, and suddenly a pair of hands were placed on her shoulders.

Makino raised her head. It was the guy who had just rejected her.

"Let's go. Tell me everything. I will help you solve it."

To outsiders, Moria seemed to be holding him in his arms at this moment. For a moment, people looked at each other. It turned out that this guy liked this...

After reacting, no one looked at him again, and no one made any comments.

At the gate of the palace, a group of guards stared at a couple kissing not far away, their eyes widened...

In broad daylight, in the open air, they actually did such a shameful thing, let go of that woman and let me do it...

But.

When they saw it clearly, they were all silent, don't look at it, don't look at it.

Moria put the person in his arms on the ground, and the plan was a great success.

Now the other party not only did not refuse, but also began to cater to him.

"You didn't intend to let me go from the beginning." Makino blushed and stared at Moria's eyes.

"Has anyone told you that you are too narcissistic?"

The four looked at each other and confronted each other.

The next moment, Moria smiled: "To tell you the truth, the prey I like will never let her escape."

In the distance.

Several guards at the gate talked in low voices.

"Brother, look, it's started again, it's started again!"

"Hey, it's never going to end, right?"

"I can't stand it anymore, after I change shifts, I must go home and find my wife to relieve my anger..."