One Piece: From Picking Up Red Hair's Broken Arm

Chapter 4 An unexpected event in the night
Three days later, early in the morning, at the pier.

"No, do I have to carry this thing?"

Shanuo weakly raised the Den Den Mushi that was forced into his hand.

"Stop talking nonsense and take it with you."

Bellemeier said angrily, "You insisted on going out to sea and it will take a month to come back. How can I be at ease with you when you are so young?"

"Well, it seems like age has nothing to do with it. It seems like no one in the entire village can beat me..."

"Just take it with you, Shanuo."

A middle-aged man in a brown patrol uniform crossed his arms and laughed heartily, while the brand new windmill above his head spun rapidly in the sea breeze.

"Otherwise, she won't let you go today. Oh, and remember to take good care of my little baby. If you want to talk, dial the village office. Tsk, if Bellemeier hadn't cornered me several times and forced me to contribute it, I wouldn't have been willing to give it to you, a stinky boy."

"I want you to talk more!"

Bellmère was furious and slapped Ajian hard. The police hat and the small windmill were blown away and fell on the sea next to the pier.

"My new windmill!" Ajian hurriedly jumped into the water to pick it up.

"It really is yours, Uncle Jian."

Xia Nuo suddenly realized something and fiddled with the Den Den Mushi's head with his finger. "I was wondering why this little thing has a windmill on its head."

Brubru!

Den Den Mushi was lazily chewing basil leaves. When it was pricked, it glared at Shanuo and turned its face away angrily.

Hey, that's fun.

This was his first time playing with a Den Den Mushi. It was quite cute, but it was quite expensive, starting at tens of thousands of Baileys.

Well, I can’t afford one for now. When I save enough money in the future, I will buy one for each of my two sisters as a pet.

"Violent maniac, isn't this helping you persuade him?"

Ajian climbed out of the water depressedly, blew on the wet windmill, and carefully put his police hat back in place.

I am so unlucky. Why does fate always go against my little windmill?

Every once in a while, about a year to be exact, the windmill above his head would mysteriously disappear.

I don’t know which damn thief stole it. I just made it a few days ago and it almost got stolen again.

Bellmère was too lazy to pay attention to this guy. He looked at the tall and thin old man who was directing the crew to count the cargo and smiled gently:

"Mr. Gart, this is the first time this child has been on a ship for such a long time. Please take good care of him along the way."

"Don't worry, we come here every year to purchase, so we're old acquaintances. I can still meet your request."

Gat lit his pipe with a smile and spoke politely, "Asakura Island is a major commercial town and is a must-go for us. I can assure you that I will get the child to the island safely."

"Thank you very much."

Bellmère smiled and clasped his hands together, as if praying for a safe voyage.

When Gat left, she immediately changed into a different person, and sternly faced Shanuo:

"Alright, go ahead. Since you've been really busy lately, I'll indulge you this time and let you go to Asakura Island to relax. But don't forget, you must contact me at least once a week!"

Of course, he couldn't tell his family the real purpose of going to sea.

No one would believe me if I told them I traveled thousands of miles to steal an eight-year-old kid's hat.

So the reason was changed to being bored after staying at home for too long, so I wanted to go to Asazakura Island to have some fun, and by the way, visit the kendo gym there to see if there was a chance to learn a few moves.

It turns out.

A true lie must be based on facts.

As soon as the latter reason came out, it immediately succeeded in scaring Bellmère.

She had heard about it when she was in the Navy.

There are several famous kendo gyms on that island, which jointly hold grand kendo tournaments every year. It is the best place to practice kendo in the nearby waters.

And according to her secret observation, Xia Nuo's swordsmanship training was indeed not very smooth. In addition, there was a naval branch stationed on Asakura Island, and the route was also safe.

So, after much hesitation, he finally agreed to Xia Nuo's somewhat excessive request.

"I know, I know. Let's go! Remember to say goodbye to Nojigo and Nami for me!"

It was only six o'clock in the morning, and it was less than five o'clock when they went out. The two little guys were sleeping soundly. Xia Nuo just pinched their faces and didn't want to wake them up.

Bell-mère helped him stuff the Den Den Mushi into his pocket. The windmill on the shell immediately pushed the fabric into a comical bulge, causing Shanuo to pat it lightly with disapproval. He waved to the two elders who had come to see him off, turned around, and trotted away towards the distant cargo ship. The salty sea breeze swept past the boy's gradually blurring back.

"..."

Bellmère sniffed and turned his head away with suspicious speed.

Only Ajian saw her quietly stuffing several large-denomination banknotes and a Den Den Mushi into the boy's pocket.

"I said."

Ah Jian waited for a while, then asked in confusion, "Why are you so secretive about putting the money in one pocket? Aren't you afraid of being eaten by a den mushi?"

Bellmère's action of secretly wiping away tears suddenly froze.

"Ahhh, bastard, why didn't you say so earlier!"

The red-eyed woman with a ponytail suddenly turned her head back, her face full of despair, and sprinted towards the end of the pier, shouting as she ran:

"Hey! Shanuo, wait! Don't get on the boat yet——"

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The moonlight was a little dim and the sea was shrouded in darkness.

Warm orange lights lit up on the deck of the merchant ship, and a banquet set with a few simple tables and chairs was emitting cheerful heat.

The boat was not small, with a total of about 20 to 30 crew members. At this moment, they gathered together, and from time to time there were whistles and cheers as they clinked glasses of draft beer.

This banquet was certainly not held to welcome Shanuo. He was just a hitchhiker and was not qualified.

As for the reason... In this ocean, does holding a party need a reason?
"Hey, kid, how are you? Are you still dizzy and want to vomit?"

Old Captain Gart came over smoking his pipe and put his arm around Shano's shoulders.

"It's all right now, Captain Garter."

Xia Nuo quickly swallowed the barbecue in his mouth and responded. There were only eight or nine empty plates piled next to him. It was obvious that in front of outsiders, he ate in small bites, very shy and restrained.

Speaking of what Gat mentioned, it's really embarrassing.

After all, it was his first time on a large ocean-going ship and he had never experienced this before.

Yesterday morning, when the merchant ship had just reached full speed and was bumping forward in the wind and waves, Xia Nuo actually leaned on the railing and almost vomited out the meal he had eaten the night before.

Several middle-aged men surrounded him, patting his back, preparing water and handing him towels, and he finally recovered.

Fortunately, the practice in the past few years has not been in vain. His strong body has also given him adaptability beyond ordinary people.

After just a few hours, the seasickness symptoms gradually subsided.

After a good night's sleep, the next day, he had completely recovered to normal. No matter how the ship shook, he was still full of energy, just like these old sailors who had been sailing for many years.

"Wow, your physique is pretty good. It seems your mother is really worried too much, haha."

Gat tapped his pipe with a smile. "You'll be a good sailor in the future. How about coming and helping us on our ship when you grow up in a few years?"

"I'll definitely consider it when there's a chance." Xia Nuo chuckled, knowing that the other party was teasing him, and didn't refuse on the spot.

The uncles on this ship were all very friendly to him and he had a very good impression of him.

"Mr. Gat," Shanuo asked curiously, "The ship has been sailing for over forty hours. How long will it take to reach Asakura Island?"

"The ocean currents and wind direction are quite favorable this time, faster than expected." Gat smiled. "It will only take four days at most, if there are no problems later..."

Boom!
A loud, dull bang suddenly broke the silence of the night and interrupted Gat's words.

"what sound!"

"What happened?"

The lively banquet was interrupted in an instant, and almost everyone stood up and looked around in confusion for the source of the sound.

"It's coming from the stern!"

Gat, a man of great experience, made a quick assessment and shouted in a deep voice, "Don't panic! Helmsmen and gunners, take your positions. Send a few more men to check the stern!"

"Yes, Captain!"

Everyone quickly separated and acted according to orders.

Xia Nuo also subconsciously reached for the wooden sword at his waist - he had no need to carry this thing with him, but after all, he was going there to learn swordsmanship, so he had to put on a full show.

The contract status has been changed, so you can invest with confidence. I have to wait in line for recommendations during the new book period, so I can only update twice a day. I will update more after the book is on the shelves. By the way, I would like to ask for your monthly ticket.

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