33. New Member: Uta!

On the deck of the schooner at this moment—

Rob and Robin stood in front of the first large treasure chest opened, speechless for a moment, just staring blankly at a child sleeping peacefully on a white cloth inside the treasure chest!

With that familiar two-color hair and this familiar way of appearance, Rob had almost confirmed who the kid in front of him was.

Uta——

In childhood, she should have been found on a pirate ship by red-haired Shanks, which made him recall his experience of being adopted by the Roger Pirates, leading him to adopt Uta as well.

But now—

Uta, who was only one year old, had appeared on Rob's boat.

"Is this a fateful encounter, or..."

Looking at Uta who was sleeping peacefully, Rob stroked his chin and said subconsciously:

"Did I cut off her fate from Shanks?"

Not hearing Rob's subconscious words clearly, Robin turned her suspicious eyes to him and asked:

"Oni-chan, what did you just say?"

After recovering, Rob shook his head and looked at the little girl Uta who was still asleep with some headache.

"What are we going to do with this child?"

Although adopting her was not out of the question, the practicalities were daunting. Robin was only ten years old, and Rob himself had only grown back to around the same age. Taking care of a two-year-old might be too much for them!

Just when Rob and Robin were silent, Uta, who had been sleeping, slowly woke up. She rubbed her eyes with her small hands, sat up, and looked at Rob and Robin with her big, curious eyes.

And then—

"Wah!"

The loud cry of the baby rang directly on the small sailboat.

Seeing little Uta crying, the gentle Robin showed anxiety and panic on her face. She reached out and hugged little Uta from the treasure chest, and began to coax her softly and instinctively:

"Yoshi! Yoshi! Little baby, be good!"

While soothing Uta softly, Robin patted her butt lightly, gradually quieting down the crying little girl.

Seeing this scene, Rob had an idea in his mind but didn't voice it. Instead, he said:

"She should be hungry. I'll go get some food first! Robin, take care of her!"

Hearing the words, Robin responded and continued to soothe little Uta with a gentle smile on her face.

An hour later.

In the dining area of the small sailing boat, after feeding little Uta some food suitable for children, Robin played with her as she crawled around, while Rob pondered her future.

"Let's keep her here."

While speaking, Rob came to Robin and Uta's side:

"Since fate brought her to us, it means she is destined to be with us. So let's keep her! What do you think, Robin?"

Tilting her head in thought for a moment, Robin looked at the cute little Uta and smiled knowingly.

"I listen to Oni-chan! This way, I have more family! Hee-hee... give her a name! Oni-chan!"

Hearing Robin's words, Rob gave the little girl a name without thinking:

"Uta! Her name is Uta!"

Robin's eyes lit up, and she immediately hugged little Uta and lifted her high, making her laugh like a silver bell.

Finally holding Uta in her arms, Robin looked at her softly:

"Uta! Uta! Starting today, you are part of my family! Hee Hee... I have a new family again! So happy!"

Looking at the happy Robin, and Uta, who was as cute as a daughter, Rob's heart was filled with joy.

Little loli— really could heal people's hearts!

Just like that, Uta, who was supposed to be adopted by Shanks, became the younger sister of Rob and Robin, and the third official member of their little sailboat crew.

...

A month later.

The small sailboat was moored on the shore of a small island in autumn weather.

On this small island with a soft sandy beach, Rob, wearing a pair of swimming trunks, was holding an unsheathed sword, practicing his sword skills as always.

On the other side, Robin and Uta were playing in swimsuits.

Robin stood in front of Uta, opened her arms, and called to her constantly:

"Uta, look here! Look here! Come to Onee-chan!"

With her big, bright eyes, Uta, who was lying on the ground, glanced at Rob practicing swordsmanship nearby. Slowly, under Robin's surprised eyes, she stood up from the beach!

Trembling and shaking, Uta walked towards Robin with unsteady strides.

Robin covered her mouth with one hand, watching in surprise as Uta swayed towards her. With the other hand, she waved towards Rob, who was practicing sword skills next to her.

After swinging a sword, Rob stopped subconsciously, his eyes trembling slightly, as he stared intently at Uta walking for the first time. A special emotion filled his heart, akin to a father seeing his daughter walk for the first time.

This situation—

It really shocked Rob!

If thee was a master of Observation Haki near him, he could fully feel how intense Rob's emotions were at that moment.

For a while, Uta threw herself directly into Robin's arms. Robin, filled with joy, rubbed her little head, showing an extremely healing smile!

Rob also came to the two, took Uta from Robin's arms, and lifted her up high:

"Uta, that's amazing! Hahaha..."

Uta, flying with her hands and feet flailing, also smiled happily.

At the same time, she said her name:

"Uta! Nini!"

The two-year-old Uta could speak some simple words. Although she couldn't say much, she could call herself by her name, albeit not clearly. She didn't know whether to call Rob brother or sister!

Just as Rob and Robin were celebrating Uta's first steps—

"Um?!"

Suddenly, Rob's eyes became serious. He turned his head to look at the distant sea. A pirate ship with a pirate flag had appeared at the horizon. The ship, however, did not approach the small island!

Instead, it stopped on the sea!

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