Chapter 45: Chocolate Making Activities

New World, Fortis Kingdom, Royal Palace Forecourt.

"This is the Eternal Pose that will help you to reach the Kingdom of Alabasta." Ars immediately handed over the Eternal Pose of the Kingdom of Alabasta that he had just obtained through the system.

Hashirama immediately took the Eternal Pose and then stored it into the storage bracelet.

"Has anyone left anything to buy me?" Ars asked with interest.

"Yes" Hashirama nodded, "All the women leave it to me to buy perfumes made by Alabasta people."

"Perfume? Ah, I see." Ars nodded and wasn't too surprised by this.

"Does the perfume made there really smell good?" Hashirama asked with great interest.

"Not bad." Ares nodded. "Though I never kissed him at all. However, the smell of this perfume is said to be quite strong and pleasant. Maybe that's why they want you to buy it."

"I think so too." Hashirama nodded.

"Oh yes. Hashirama. You're definitely going to the casino built by Crocodile, right? Especially with the awakened Observation Haki ability, I'm sure you will definitely come there even if I forbid it."

"Hahaha…" Hashirama immediately laughed embarrassedly, "Is that too obvious?"

"That's pretty clear with my attitude" Ars said calmly, "It's fine for you to go there. However, use your own money and don't use Iowa's and others' money if you really want to survive after returning here."

"Stay cool. I definitely won't use their money" Hashirama said proudly.

"Yes. I believe. If you really want to play there. Don't just take a little profit. Squeeze the casino until they run out of money" Ars said with a smile, "The owner of the casino is a Shichibukai and he also runs a pirate hunting organization. Every day he can produce tens to millions of berries through his business. It's okay for us to do a little blackmail on the business."

"That's good news for me." Hashirama grinned excitedly.

"Well then, good luck on your assignment this time. Also, take time to rest. If you can, after you arrive there immediately look for a place to stay and try to try the dishes that are there. There are many interesting things you might find there."

"I see" Hashirama nodded, "Well then, I'll go first."

Royal Palace, 2nd Floor, Kitchen.

All the women at this time had gathered in the kitchen in cooking clothes. The ingredients for making chocolate are also ready with various collections of chocolate bars and also granulated sugar that can help increase the sweetness of the chocolate. Jouichirou, Gin and Kojiro were also there to monitor the work the women were doing.

"Okay. We have told you all the equipment on how to use it. You will be solely responsible for the chocolate you make. We're just here to keep an eye on you so there's no damage to the equipment in this kitchen" Gin said calmly

"Hmph! Do you think we will destroy all the utensils in this kitchen just for making chocolate?" Rin sniffed in a dissatisfied tone.

"We didn't say such things" Kojiro said, "We're only here to follow orders from, Ars. Also, for you especially, Rin. You have weak skills in technology as said, Ars. We are afraid that you will destroy the kitchen causing pain to Ars."

"Hey!" Rin shouted with a sullen face, "I'm not stupid in technology. However, the technology was too difficult to learn. Besides, although I'm not very good at technology. I am good at cooking"

"Oh? Good in cooking? Is that true?" Jouichirou was immediately attracted by this.

"She's really good at cooking" Ars' voice suddenly sounded and everyone immediately looked at her, "Even though Rin is indeed a woman who is not up to date on technology matters. However, he is good at cooking. Even though her cooking skills are quite lacking compared to the three of you"

"What's the matter, Ares? Did you come here wanting to make fun of me again?" Rin said while hugging her hands in a dissatisfied tone.

"I came only because I wanted to monitor your progress. It turns out that you guys still haven't started the chocolate-making process yet" Ars said calmly and continued, "Besides, didn't you listen to what I said earlier? I am not mocking you but praising you especially in your cooking area. You are good at cooking. I admit it. However, when compared to Jouichirou, Gin, and Kojiro. Your cooking skills are below them. However, you excel in other areas such as brains and similar things as well as your quite strong fighting ability."

"Hmph! Even if you praise me, I won't be happy" Rin said with a slightly blushing face.

"Well then, I'll go first. I will not interfere with your business. I hope the chocolate that you guys make can be finished quickly and given to someone you want to give" Ars immediately turned around and immediately walked away from the location.

"By the way, I'm quite curious" Jouichirou suddenly said, "Lowa, Kaguya, and Shiina. You guys will definitely make chocolates to give to Ars"

The three women's faces immediately reddened upon hearing this.

"What about the four of you? Who are you making your chocolates for?" Jouichirou asked looking at Rin, Eina, Nezuko, and Megumi.

"I want to make chocolate for everyone" Nezuko replied excitedly, "Also, I want to improve my cooking skills especially according to Ars My brother will also come to this world. I want to surprise him with my improved cooking skills compared to before."

"I also want to make chocolate for everyone." Megumi replied, "Everyone helped me a lot, I want to repay you"

"Their answers are the same as mine" Eina replied, "My chocolates will be given to everyone."

"Me, too. I will give my chocolates to everyone" Rin said proudly, "You should be happy that you got chocolate from me. Because this is my first time giving chocolate to a man. Especially that guy. I will definitely make him remember the chocolate that will be given by me. Just wait!"

"Okay. everyone has said why. We'd better start now. The longer we start, the longer your chocolates will take to finish." Gin said with a smile.

Finally the chocolate making process begins. Megumi, Rin, and Eina are the three people who are very good at cooking compared to Kaguya, Shiina, Lowellmina, and Nezuko.

"Wow, you're really good at cooking, Rin" Jouichirou commented with a face full of surprise.

"Hmph! How? Didn't I already say that? I am the best…"

"Except in technology" Kojiro added calmly.

"You insolent Kojiro!" Rin shouted in annoyance.

"You two are good at cooking too?" Gin asked with a surprised face seeing Eina and Megumi skillfully using every available equipment and starting to mix every ingredient.

"Yes." Megumi nodded, "Not bad. In my previous world, I had the profession of a chef. I did not think that here I would change professions"

"I see" Gin nodded, "If we need help with kitchen matters, can you help us?"

"No problem" Megumi smiled, "I will definitely be happy to help"

Gin nodded and looked at Eina, "How about you, Eina?"

"In my previous place, I lived alone. So, every day I have to cook to meet all my needs. So, I'm a bit familiar with every available utensil and also I'm pretty confident in my cooking skills" Eina said with a smile, "Although my cooking skills are a bit lacking compared to yours"

"It doesn't matter. That's good enough. Especially you will later become a wife. You must have this ability" said Gin.

Their cooking activities resumed. The first to finish the chocolate making were Rin, Eina, and Megumi. The three of them finished very quickly. After the three of them finished, it took a long time for Lowellmina, Kaguya, Shiina and Nezuko to finish making the chocolate. Even in the process, they need help from everyone to make the chocolate they make successful.

"It's finally over…" Shiina breathed a sigh of relief.

"I never thought cooking would be this difficult…" Kaguya muttered.

"Yes. Me too…" Lowellmina nodded.

"For me the tools are the first time I have used them. It's quite difficult the first time" Nezuko said.

"Great! We can finally finish all our chocolates" Megumi said happily.

"Yes. We were finally able to finish all our chocolates. We just have to wait for tomorrow to give it to everyone."

"Hmph! I will definitely make chocolates that can make the guy ask for more" Rin said proudly.

"I think it will be difficult for you to do that, Rin" Gin said, "Especially this chocolate made by Megumi is really delicious. I think Ars will definitely like Megumi chocolates compared to yours."

"We didn't know before Ars tasted it" Rin even though she had tried the chocolate made by Megumi. However, she didn't want to admit that her chocolate was inferior to hers.

"Okay. Your project is finally finished. I think you'd better get going to save it. As for the kitchen matters, let the palace maids clean it up."

"We understand"

All the women nodded and immediately took the finished chocolate and then took it to their room to be stored with pleasure.