23. Foosha Village! Makino As A Kid!

The time is now—

Sea Circle Calendar, Early September 1500.

None of the Straw Hat Crew from East Blue have been born yet. Many things in East Blue are completely different from what Rob remembers. For example, Orange Town has not yet appeared!

Of course, islands themselves don't change, so there's no worry about missing Shimotsuki Village and Shimotsuki Kozaburo!

Currently, Shimotsuki Kozaburo should be in his sixties or seventies. Judging by the fact that Zoro will grow up and he's still alive, his physical condition should be pretty good!

As for Shimotsuki Koshiro, he should be in his thirties now, and Kuina should have been born about one to two years ago. 

After all, in the year 1501, Roronoa Zoro, who aspires to become the world's number one swordsman in the future, is about to be born. According to Zoro's memories, Kuina looks a few years older than him, so Kuina should have been born.

On the shore, Rob is holding a nautical chart in his hand, and Robin next to him is holding a five-layer ice cream, eating small bites, her face full of happiness!

"I've already written down the sailing route."

After writing down several sailing routes in East Blue, Rob turned his head and looked at Robin next to him:

"Next, let's play around East Blue, and then head to Shimotsuki Village. There's a swordsmith I want to learn from, and I can even learn some sword skills along the way!"

Speaking of which, Rob saw the ice cream on the corner of Robin's mouth, wiped it off, and walked towards the small sailboat while eating:

"Let's go! Let's visit the hometown of the legendary Marine hero—Foosha Village in the Goa Kingdom!"

Rob, who is more straightforward, didn't notice that because of his action of subconsciously eating the ice cream at the corner of Robin's mouth, her face slowly turned rosy at that moment.

Seeing that Robin didn't keep up, Rob, who walked a few steps ahead, turned his head and looked at Robin, who had lowered her head:

"What's the matter? Don't you want to go to Foosha Village? We can go somewhere else too!"

Hearing Rob's words, Robin quickly raised her head, shook it, and said:

"No! Let's go to Foosha Village! I don't think there's any problem with going there!"

Rob glanced at the slightly strange Robin but didn't pay much attention to it, as his mind was quickly attracted by the thought of Foosha Village.

During this trip to Foosha Village, maybe if he's lucky, he'll be able to meet Vice Admiral Garp. Garp is now in his fifties but in his prime, with his strength at its peak. Competing with Garp at this time would make the trip worthwhile.

...

After a few days.

Foosha Village in Goa Kingdom—

Crash!

The small sailboat docked smoothly at a suitable location, and then Rob and Robin went ashore, heading towards the Foosha Village with its many huge windmills visible on the other side!

"The environment here is so beautiful!"

Robin sighed from the bottom of her heart:

"Oni-chan, are many islands in East Blue as happy as Shields Town and Windmill Village? It's much better than the Grand Line, or even West Blue!"

Hearing Robin's question, Rob pondered for a while, then shook his head and said:

"No! Not all places are so beautiful, and you'll understand when we sail more in East Blue in the future!"

How could it be that Shields Town and Windmill Village are all happy places? Even Shields Town will face troubles in the future. The only place that can consistently maintain this state is Garp's hometown, Foosha Village, and places with enough power.

It didn't take long for the two of them to reach Foosha Village.

Although the people in Foosha Village were somewhat curious and doubtful about the unfamiliar faces, because Rob and Robin were both children, no one was wary of them! They even received gifts from some villagers.

The attitude of the villagers in Foosha Village towards Rob and Robin was quite good, and after Rob unintentionally revealed that the two of them were orphans with no home, now relying on a small sailboat to travel the sea, their attitude became even better.

Kachak—

Eating the apples presented by the villagers, Rob felt:

"The identity of a child is really unexpectedly convenient! As a child, maybe I can take a bath with some mature big sisters... But I still want to grow up faster!"

Because only when he grows up can he be able to do what he likes and wants to do. Otherwise, he can just watch, which is a kind of torture to his mature mind!

Just when Rob was pondering, Robin next to him had a questioning look on her face:

"Oni-chan, I like Foosha Village. Can we stay here for a while?"

Hearing Robin's request, Rob nodded:

"Okay! Let's go find a hotel or another place where we can stay, stay here for a while, and then leave!"

Hearing him agree, Robin looked happy:

"Great! Oni-chan, let's go!"

It didn't take long for Rob and Robin to come to the only tavern in Foosha Village that sells wine and food, and also runs a hotel. They met Makino, the owner of the tavern who was one year older than them and now nine years old!

As soon as they walked in, Rob heard a gentle greeting:

"Welcome! Do the two guests want to eat or drink? For children, our shop only sells juice or milk!"

Looking at Makino, who was dressed like a little village girl with a turban wrapped around her hair, Rob's eyes lit up slightly.

Yo ho—

He didn't expect that loli Makino was also very cute!

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