East Blue - Part Five

The navy ship continued sailing for several more hours until they finally saw the Gecko Islands in the distance.

Marine - Captain, which island did we go to? -

Kaito - set course for the biggest island -

Marine - yes sir! -

After listening to Kaito's orders, the Marines set sail for the largest island in the archipelago.

Kaito - when we arrive we will go to the port of the main city -

Kalifa - once we arrive, what will we do? -

Kaito - we will leave the ship in the port and have the Marines take care of the supplies, meanwhile you and Tashigi will follow me to a villa near the city -

Kalifa - good -

Tashigi - Kaito-san, do you think that pirate is in that village? -

Kaito - yes, that's why we'll go there directly when we get to the island -

Tashigi - ok -

Kaito - by the way, Tashigi bring me the pirate flag that I asked for -

Tashigi - right now -

Kaito had asked Tashigi to take the pirate flag of the black cat pirates before leaving the ship, Kaito had something in mind and could not help smiling.

Kalifa - what are you thinking about?

Kaito - oh, it's nothing -

Kalifa looked at Kaito, but then sighed. Kalifa knew Kaito well and could guess that he was planning to do something with that flag, but Kalifa decided not to ask. Tashigi returned and handed the pirate flag to Kaito.

Kaito - well, I'll keep it. Now that I remember it, we will go all three with layers with hoods so they don't recognize us as marines -

Tashigi - why? -

Kalifa - don't you want the pirate to hear about our arrival? -

Kaito - exactly -

Tashigi - I understand -

After half an hour later, the ship arrived at the port of the largest city on the island. After giving orders to the Marines, Kaito and the girls put on light brown hoods over their usual clothes. After making sure they don't look like marines, they set out for the outskirts of the city.

Before leaving the city, they asked a person the location of the Syrup villa. To their fortune, that person knew the town and told them how to get there. The three left the city and slowly walked down the road.

Tashigi - by the way, Kaito-san, who will be in charge of capturing the pirate? -

Kaito - well ... -

Kaito hadn't thought about that, after hearing Tashigi's question, Kaito looked at her for a few seconds. Kaito was thinking if Tashigi would be enough to defeat Kuro. For the current date, it had only been a short time since Kuro faked his death and unlike the original story where the years had passed and Kuro was not at full capacity, Kuro would now have all his strength.

Kaito knew that Kuro was very fast, and that he used this speed to indiscriminately attack anyone around him, be they friends or enemies. Kuro would not be foolish to follow three unknown people to a place with no people around, so surely the fight could be brought to an end with people around. Kaito was sure he could defend the villagers. After considering it a few more seconds.

Kaito - Tashigi, it will be you who fights against Kuro -

Tashigi - me? -

Kaito - yes, it will be a good fighting experience, according to the information I know, Kuro specializes in speed, but because of his high speed he is not able to attack precise targets, you are instead very fast, and you could even be faster than him, but you know how to fight at those speeds. Also, if it is stronger than expected, you can use your observation haki -

Tashigi - ok -

Kaito told Tashigi some more explanations. Tashigi and Kalifa normally did not use haki, at Kaito's request, against weak enemies. Since using the haki constantly towards reducing the resistance of the individual and it was better to keep it for unforeseen situations.

The three continued walking for an hour until they saw a village in the distance. There were several houses scattered throughout the area. This villa was located on an elevated esplanade, with cliffs on all sides and there were only two entrances to the esplanade. These were two slopes located on opposite sides of the esplanade.

The three approached the slope closest to them, after climbing they found a small forest, the three followed the path until they left the forest and reached the village.

Some people nearby looked at them suspiciously, this was because the three were wearing the hoods that covered their faces. After stopping and looking around, Kaito and the girls advanced through the village until they found a restaurant.

Tashigi - Meshi restaurant, what a peculiar name -

After Tashigi's comment, the three entered the restaurant, it was not yet lunchtime, but there were already people inside. They found an empty table and ordered something to eat.

Kalifa - so what do we do now? -

Kaito - well, for the moment let's explore the villa and collect information -

Tashigi - we parted? -

Kaito - no need, the villa is not very big -

Tashigi - good -

The three began to eat when their orders arrived. The other customers of the restaurant watched them from time to time. They were suspicious when wearing the hood even inside the restaurant. One of the customers got up from the table and ran out of the restaurant. A few minutes later he returned accompanied by an old bald man at the top of his head, with a pointed nose and white hair. He wore a shirt with a round neck and glasses.

The old man watched the interior of the restaurant until his vision stopped at the table where Kaito and the girls were. After hearing what the man next to him whispered to him, the old man went to that table.

??? - Excuse me, could you tell me who you are and why you are in this village? -

Kalifa - before asking who we are, should you introduce yourself old? -

The old man frowned upon hearing Kalifa's reply.

Mornin - my name is Mornin and I am the mayor of the village Syrup -

Tashigi - oh, the mayor -

Mornin - now that I have introduced myself, I want you to answer the questions I have asked you -

Kaito did not know what to do, he wanted to keep his identity and that of the girls in secret for the moment, after thinking about it for a moment, Kaito approached Mornin and whispered something in his ear while raising his cloak a little.

Mornin opened his eyes wide when he heard Katio's words. After looking below the cape where Kaito lifted her a little. Mornin was silent looking at the three.

Mornin - sorry for the inconvenience -

Mornin leaned a little and moved away from the table, the villagers inside the restaurant were surprised by the actions of their mayor. The villager who had gone to look for Mornin approached him and spoke softly.

Villager - mayor, what happened? -

Mornin - listen well to my words, don't bother those three people -

Villager - … -

The villager did not know what to answer and simply nodded. Mornin approached the exit door, but before leaving he looked at Kaito's table.

Mornin - (I hope no serious incident occurs) -

Kalifa and Tashigi saw everything that happened and after seeing that Mornin had left the restaurant they looked at Kaito in confusion.

Kaito - I simply told him that we are Marines on a secret mission and that he says nothing, I showed him my uniform to show him that he was not lying -

Kaito had no choice but to tell Mornin this, he hoped he wouldn't tell anyone his true identity at least for now. The three finished eating, and after paying they headed towards the exit, but before opening the door, it opened suddenly and a child entered in a hurry,

??? - Pirates, pirates have arrived! -

The villagers inside the restaurant ignored the boy's screams. And they continued eating. Kalifa and Tashigi were surprised at the sudden situation, but before reacting Kaito put a hand to each of her on the shoulder.

Kaito - don't rush -

Kalifa and Tashigi were about to ask why, but then they saw that the other villagers did not react to the child's warning of the arrival of pirates. The boy shouted these words a few more times and then left the restaurant.

Tashigi - what happens? -

Kaito - let's go first -

Kalifa and Tashigi still confused followed Kaito. Once out.

Kaito - I think what that kid says was a lie -

Kalifa - a lie? -

Kaito - yes, if you have noticed the villagers did not react and behaved as if this were normal -

Tashigi - you say they knew the boy was lying? -

Kaito - yes, let's put this aside and start exploring the villa -

The two girls accepted Kaito's explanation and walked beside him, each one to the side. Kaito by his side was thoughtful.

Kaito - (if Ussop's nose is long, in the anime it looked quite long but seen in person, it is longer than I imagined) -

The three walked through the village, the villagers who saw them still had suspicions of them. But none did anything. At one point Kaito saw someone he recognized, he was a man with a head like that of a goat, this man was Merry a butler.