95. Robin: Oni-Chan, You Have A Big Problem!

In fact, farewells don't need too many words. A simple "take care of yourself" is enough in a world where parting has become the norm.

Quickly.

When the Angel could no longer see Foosha Village, Makino turned away and returned to the middle of the ship. A large table had been set up with food and drinks!

"This is--"

Seeing this, Makino looked puzzled:

"Breakfast?"

Hearing Makino's question, Rob smiled:

"You could call it breakfast, or you could call it a banquet—welcome to our new family banquet!"

She tucked her long hair behind her ear.

Makino felt a bit embarrassed:

"I'll be relying on you from now on. A welcome banquet is too grand!"

Hearing this, Robin came up behind her and gently pushed Makino towards the table:

"It's not too grand! Because you're our most important family now, so there's no problem with a welcome banquet! And you know, even though Oni-chan is very gentle, he rarely accepts others!"

"Not to mention, being invited twice in a row as family, so next—just enjoy the banquet! We also have a concert every now and then."

"Adventures on the sea are fun, but sailing can get a bit boring, so having a banquet is a great way to entertain ourselves. You'll see."

Hearing this, Makino nodded thoughtfully and said:

"Is that so? I understand now!"

At the table, Rob, who had already poured some wine, joined the conversation:

"Exactly as Robin said, our adventures are exciting, but sailing isn't just about adventure; it's also about daily life! You have to learn to enjoy some things!"

"Only by doing this can you keep a healthy mindset! So you have to learn to adapt and enjoy life at sea!"

Gently nodding, a sweet and gentle smile appeared on Makino's face:

"Since Mr. Rob has said so, then I'll learn to enjoy this kind of life!"

Uta, holding a piece of meat and a glass of juice, came to Makino.

She said loudly:

"That's right, Sister Makino!"

Whoosh.

While speaking, Uta held up her glass.

At the same time, both Rob and Robin raised their glasses filled with different fine wines.

Rob loudly said:

"To Makino joining us, to having another family member we can rely on, and to our future exciting experiences! Everyone—a toast!"

Hearing Rob's words, Makino also raised his wine glass, and then everyone clinked glasses.

They responded in unison:

"Cheers!!!"

At the banquet—

Drinking, eating meat, singing, and dancing were the basics. Even though there were only four people on the Angel, Uta's exceptional singing, combined with Robin's graceful dance and Rob's musical accompaniment, kept things lively.

Even Makino, who had just boarded, showed a natural talent for performing!

This small banquet was as enjoyable as ever.

In the end, the four of them were lying on the deck, chatting together.

Robin was the first to speak:

"Oni-chan, after we go to Shimotsuki Village, are we heading to the Grand Line? We also need to prepare ten more potions of Makino's potential and body-strengthening potions, right?"

"Sailing without a healthy body isn't good!"

Hearing Robin's words, Makino didn't say anything, just looked at Rob softly.

Rob nodded, his face slightly serious:

"That's true! But I think the current Potential Potion and Body Training Potion are still too ineffective! Use up the stock for now, and I'll develop the adult versions of both potions as soon as possible!"

"In addition, I plan to spend some time finding a more powerful Devil Fruit for Makino. After removing the side effects, she can eat it and gain the strength for self-protection faster!"

Hearing Rob's words, Makino froze for a moment:

"A Devil Fruit? Isn't that a expensive legendary item? Wouldn't it be too wasteful to give it to me?"

Rob gave her a reassuring look and said:

"No! I've already eaten one Devil Fruit and chosen a second. I'm even considering a third Devil Fruit."

"As for Robin and Uta, they're both Devil Fruit users, but their abilities' side effects haven't been removed, so they can't eat a second Devil Fruit. It's best for you to eat the next one we find!"

He paused, then continued:

"And I said it! From the moment you boarded the ship, you're our family! Giving good things to your family isn't wasteful."

"If it weren't for the Op-Op Fruit on the ship, which requires excellent medical skills to maximize its power, it wouldn't be a problem for you to eat it!"

To unleash the full power of the Op-Op Fruit, it needs strong medical expertise!

No matter what, some medical knowledge is required!

It's not suitable for Makino.

Moreover, among the three types of Devil Fruits, Rob prefers Makino to eat a Logia Devil Fruit. While elementalization isn't invincible, a Logia Devil Fruit would give her significant combat power right away!

It's unrealistic for Makino to master powerful martial arts, sword techniques, and Haki quickly.

She's just a beautiful girl with ordinary talent!

So, the best option is to find a powerful Logia Devil Fruit, giving her enough self-protection power in a short time.

"Eh?!"

Hearing Rob's words, Makino was a little stunned.

She subconsciously said:

"What?"

Robin, lying next to her, smiled.

She said casually:

"Makino! Don't worry too much. You'll learn that on this ship, Devil Fruits aren't the most important thing. What's important is each other! So when you find it, just accept it."

Seeing the serious looks on Rob and Robin's faces, Makino quickly let go of many of her concerns.

She said seriously:

"Well, I see! I'm going to get to know this family well!"

After discussing how to improve Makino's strength, they changed the topic. Rob doesn't worry much about combat power, as long as Robin and the others have some self-protection.

As for other enemies, he would handle them himself.

Rob has strong confidence in dealing with all enemies, no matter their strength!

With Makino joining them, Rob's original plan to meet the protagonists and then leave East Blue had to be postponed.

This girl—

From birth until now, she's never left Foosha Village, so Rob, Robin, and Uta unanimously decided to show her a good time around the whole East Blue!

Of course.

The other three major seas—North Blue, South Blue, and West Blue—will have to wait until they have a chance in the future.

Because next, after passing through East Blue, Rob's plan is to enter the Grand Line and deal with the Donquixote family and Doflamingo, which has been delayed for several years.

It's time to deal with him.

Besides—

They need to re-enter the New World to resolve the conflict with the Beasts Pirates, and Rob is also planning to challenge Whitebeard.

Whitebeard is now sixty-one, and if Rob doesn't challenge him soon, he'll start to decline.

It would be a real pity for Rob not to meet Whitebeard at his peak, when his body, Haki, and fruit abilities are all at their best.

The "World's Strongest Man" he wants to challenge—

It's not the old man who suffers from injuries, is on a drip all day, and can't even drink happily, but the Whitebeard who is still in peak condition in every aspect!

After a few days, the Angel sailed to Shells Town and stayed for an afternoon to replenish supplies.

A few more days passed, and the Angel reached a newly built island named Orange Town, where they felt the enthusiasm of the townspeople and tasted the fresh oranges!

After half a month, they passed through Syrup Village.

Rob finally met Usopp, a future member of the "protagonist group." He also saw Usopp's seriously ill mother, who hadn't passed away yet. Rob went to see her.

After treating Usopp's mother and leaving a prescription, they departed the island with Usopp's gratitude!

Cocoyasi Village.

Rob met Nami, Nojiko, and their adoptive mother, Bell-mère, who were still little girls. He left Nami with some books on weather knowledge, meteorology, and his own meteorological notebook!

Then, with thanks from Bell-mère and gratitude from the little Nami, they left the small village!

Just after leaving Cocoyasi Village, on the Angel, Rob sat on the railing with a relaxed face, enjoying the sea breeze.

Robin, full of suspicion, came to Rob's side, stroking her chin, and kept looking at him.

Boom.

Rob raised his hand and lightly tapped Robin on the head.

He said, a bit speechless:

"What's wrong?"

Rubbing her head, Robin looked at Rob with burning eyes:

"Oni-chan, something is wrong with you!"

"You so generously gave your weather research notes to that little girl named Nami... This has never happened before! Something is wrong with you, you have a big problem, Oni-chan!" (T/N: What do you guys think, will Nami be added??)

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