Don't Go Shopping with Girls

Chapter 84: Don't Go Shopping with Girls

Marine Headquarters, Mary Geoise

In the office of the Fleet Admiral

The Fleet Admiral, Sengoku, finally had some rare free time. He brewed some tea, took out the Senbei he had been hiding from Garp, and prepared to take a short break, treating himself to a little vacation.

"Life is truly beautiful," he sighed, tearing open the packaging of the Senbei. Just as he took a bite, the Den Den Mushi rang.

"Blub blub blub blub!"

Sengoku's face darkened. He had just said that there was nothing going on, and now there was something again. It was supposed to be his rest time.

However, as a mature Fleet Admiral, Sengoku wouldn't vent his anger on his work. He answered the Den Den Mushi call calmly, "This is Sengoku."

"It's me, Tsuru."

"Tsuru? Is there something you need now? I remember you were going to the New World. Has something happened?" 

Tsuru rarely called him, so if she was calling now, there must be a reason.

Tsuru briefly reported to Sengoku about Rodney taking down Moria, as she had expected, Sengoku slammed the table and roared, "What? That kid actually killed a Shichibukai? He himself is a Shichibukai too!"

What is this kid thinking? As a Shichibukai, if he makes a move against another Shichibukai, it's bound to cause trouble.

It's not about dealing with Rodney but finding a new Shichibukai that's troublesome. After Moria's death, there will be a lot of follow-up events. The relationship between the Shichibukai and the World Government is one of mutual exploitation. 

The Marine despises the Shichibukai and wishes they could all die. But now, Sengoku is worried about whether Rodney, a brash young man, will go after the remaining Shichibukai.

With his temperament, he might just do it. Although killing those Shichibukai is a good thing, without henchmen, it won't be easy to justify the Five Elders.

Rubbing his forehead, Sengoku felt his trigeminal nerve throbbing a bit. He said after thinking for a moment, "Forget it. For the time being, the Five Elders don't know yet, so let's just fool them with Rodney's reasons and let them find Rodney for an explanation."

Breaking the jar is not a big deal. If Moria is gone, then so be it. It's one less trouble. Sengoku is more concerned about what the Five Elders think. Everyone is like an old fox, no need to play any stories.

"Then, who will they choose to be the new Shichibukai?" Tsuru asked.

"For now, leave it empty. The fewer Shichibukai, the better. Let's just forget about it," Sengoku never approved of the system of the Shichibukai. What are these legal pirates?

Under the pretext of the World Government, they plunder ordinary people, which only smears the face of the World Government. He really can't understand what those people are thinking every day. Fewer Shichibukai is better.

"Do you want to send someone to ask for specific information? Oh, by the way, he also wants to exchange Moria's bounty," Tsuru suggested.

"Impossible. Shichibukai have no bounty, no way!" Sengoku snorted. Humph! Don't give me trouble, let alone ask for money. There's not even a window, let alone a door!

"As for sending someone, Sakazuki is on a mission, Borsalino is in charge of the headquarters and Sabaody Archipelago, and as far as I remember, Kuzan is on vacation. Just let him go, as Rodney's location is not too far from him."

Having decided on the candidate, Sengoku quickly dialed the Den Den Mushi and connected with Kuzan. The other side sounded tired and weary, an old salted fish.

"Moshi moshi, who is it?"

"I am Sengoku, Kuzan, I have a task for you."

"Ah, Fleet Admiral Sengoku, I'm on vacation, and I don't want to work overtime."

"You go and find the new Shichibukai, Rodney. He killed another Shichibukai, Moria. Ask for the specific details of the incident and test his strength while you're at it." Sengoku didn't give Kuzan a chance to refuse and directly gave him the address before hanging up the call.

"...Geez, I have to work overtime. Shichibukai Rodney, he's really causing trouble. My vacation is ruined just like this. I really don't know what to say." 

Getting up from the beach chair, Kuzan hopped onto his bicycle parked nearby. A freezing chill condensed in front of the bicycle's wheels, forming a long ice path on the sea's surface. He rode the bike on the ice, and at this speed, it would take quite some time to reach Rodney's location.

...

Dan Na Island

The Black Pearl anchored at the port. After sailing for a while, Rodney and his crew arrived at this island for resupply and rest while waiting for the arrival of the Marines. 

They had been here for several days, mostly for shopping rather than just purchasing supplies.

Dan Na Island was a relatively prosperous town, thanks to its unique location and a well-developed service industry targeting pirates, where they earned money from these pirates to subsidize their livelihoods.

There were quite a few pirates on the island, but not many with high bounties. Rodney intended to take a break, so he didn't plan on making a move unless necessary. Instead, Leicester had some fun finding a few people to spar with.

Since Rodney took down Moria, Perona had been terrified of him. Whenever she saw Rodney, she acted like a mouse seeing a cat, wanting to hide in a crack. But since Perona was still his responsibility, he handed her over to Robin. 

Robin managed her quite successfully. Although he didn't know what methods she used, the fact that Perona was no longer afraid or trying to escape when she saw Robin was already a significant success. 

As for why Perona trembled uncontrollably after seeing Robin, what did that have to do with him?

No rush, take it easy!

"Captain, walk faster."

Reiju urged. She, Robin, and Perona were shopping while Rodney and Leicester were left carrying a bunch of bags behind them.

"Hey, can't you girls understand our feelings? We can hardly see the road now." Rodney protested, "Didn't we come to purchase supplies? Why did it turn into you girls shopping?"

Girls, as soon as they go out, can't help but buy, buy, buy. Even Robin and Reiju, who didn't have a high demand for material things, were like this. They seemed to have activated some extraordinary attribute...

As for Perona, she had become quite bold over these days, becoming even more cheeky. But now, Rodney and Leicester were the ones suffering, carrying all the stuff the girls bought.

"Captain, that's not very gentlemanly of you," Robin turned around, smiling, and said, "You might not find a wife if you behave like this."

"Hmph! I don't mind being single for the rest of my life," a classic response from a straight man, making Robin and Reiju shake their heads, while Perona, feeling daring, said, "Hehehe, Lord Rodney, you won't lack women."

Thinking of mocking Rodney a bit, she had become bolder these days. However, after being stared at by Rodney, she wilted completely.

Among the three girls, Perona bought the most and mostly dark-themed dresses, all paid for with Rodney's money...

Robin and Reiju also bought quite a bit, but not as much as Perona.

Leicester bought a lot of ingredients, and the ship had dedicated cold storage for storing fresh ingredients. They mainly stored vegetables, fruits, and flowers, while Rodney himself fished or caught sea kings for meat.

At sea, they needed to consume vitamins; otherwise, it would be challenging to feel good even if they had strong bodies. Not everyone has a Nami on board, planting orange trees and supplying everyone with vitamins.

Rodney thought about planting some fruit trees, but he gave up the idea. He chose to plant vegetables instead.

He found a vacant room and specially planted vegetables to supplement vitamins. The seeds had already sprouted, and they would be ready to eat after a while. If it weren't for the weird weather of the Grand Line, he would have directly moved the vegetable garden to the top of the cabin.

After all, he had a special bloodline that could grow crops anywhere.

To take care of those vegetables, he would often water and take care of them himself. After sprouting, they grew quickly, but unfortunately, the quantity was too little; they would be finished in just one meal.

The only thing that could be eaten in one night was bean sprouts...

"Alright, ladies, are we done now? I'm almost exhausted." 

Now Rodney would rather fight someone for several days and nights than go shopping with these girls. His body might not be tired, but his heart was exhausted.

Looking around, shopping and not buying, one shop after another, after buying, not necessarily wearing...

Both he and Leicester were about to vomit.

"Okay, let's call it a day. It's been enough time. Let's head back."

Finally, they were going back! Rodney and Leicester felt like they had crawled out of hell.

Today, they learned a lesson: Don't go shopping with girls!!!