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

Chapter 76 My Fangirls Are All Over the East China Sea [Two in One]

In the blink of an eye, it was two hours later.

That is the gathering time agreed upon by everyone.

Nojigo and Nami were the first to arrive at the square. They sat at the door of the cafe on the west edge, waiting for their friends boredly.

The sky had darkened at some point, dark clouds gathered, and a drizzle of rain hit the awning of the cafe, splashing up fine mist.

Nami held the coffee cup, with flames dancing on her fingertips. She unconsciously rubbed the bottom of the cup to heat it up, and the dark brown liquid kept bubbling.

Occasionally, people passing by with umbrellas would notice and look at them in surprise.

"It's so cold..." Nojigo complained, "The temperature must have dropped by ten degrees with this rain. I should have bought myself a coat earlier."

"Is it getting colder?" Nami wondered, "Why don't I feel anything?"

"Because you're the user of the Flame-Flame Fruit!" Nokigo was speechless. "Your body is made of flames, how could you still be afraid of the cold?"

"Oh, right." Nami suddenly realized, "How about I help you keep warm?"

laugh!
Her orange hair instantly caught fire, and the raging flames looked like a dazzling bonfire in the dark night in this rainy weather.

Wow, it’s quite warm.

Nojigo's eyes lit up, and he raised his arms to warm his hands when a scream came from the cafe behind him.

“It’s on fire!!!”

"Hurry up and save that guest!"

With a loud splash, two large buckets of water poured over Nami's head, soaking both her and the chair in an instant, but the raging flames were still burning.

"Not enough, hurry up! Go get more water!" The middle-aged female manager immediately instructed the barista next to her.

"Pfft—" Nojigo couldn't help but pound the table and laughed.

Nami was stunned, still holding the coffee cup with one hand, her wet orange hair was smoking white, and coffee liquid was dripping down her chin onto her collar.

"Ahhhh idiot!"

She raised her fists in frustration at the shop assistants, "This is my power. You know what a devil fruit is, it's not okay to just pour water on a customer's head without asking!!!"

Is this little girl a devil fruit user?
The people of Rogue Town are well-informed. The female store manager reacted instantly and hurriedly offered a towel to help wipe it off. "Yes, I'm sorry. The way your hair suddenly caught fire just now was really scary..."

"no need!"

Nami huffed, "I can handle it myself!"

She snapped her fingers.

The surface of the skin all over the body immediately began to emit an orange-yellow luster, as if there was a flame burning under the skin, and heat was seeping out from the pores, constantly evaporating.

In a short while, it became clean and dry again, with only brown stains left by coffee.

The female manager and several baristas were stunned.

"Oh, forget it. You guys mean well, I can't blame you."

Nami looked at the now completely undrinkable coffee and sighed, "Let's pay the bill."

"I'm so sorry!"

The female store manager quickly bowed and said, "Sorry to bother you! How about this? We have a signature steak and pizza set menu in the private dining area on the second floor. It's lunchtime now, so please let us make it up to you. You can choose any of the dishes, and they'll all be free. What do you think?"

Free lunch?

Nami curled her lips. She grew up in such a poor family environment that she didn't care about this little money.

Seeing the female store manager's apprehensive look, he felt a little teasing and said with a smile, "Is it really free? But several of our companions haven't arrived yet."

"No problem, it's all free!"

The female store manager heaved a sigh of relief and smiled gently, "I'm glad you can agree to this. Otherwise, I'd really feel bad..."

"Hey, Nami, don't bully the kind aunt."

Nokiko poked Nami's forehead unhappily, then turned to the female store manager and said:

"That's not necessary. Let's just exempt her. There are four of us, plus a pet. We can eat as much as we want. Seriously, trust me."

She knew her brother's appetite very well. If he really wanted to waive the bill, the coffee shop would have to pay him nothing.

There is also Ah Yin, who is also a big glutton, but compared with his brother, he can be ignored.

The female store manager was still hesitant, but was pushed into the store by Nami with a smile. Then she apologized and went to work.

Just as Nami sat back down, she heard Nojigo's confused voice: "Strange, when did I become nearsighted?"

What do you mean?
Nami followed Nojigo's gaze and was stunned for a moment.

——In the square not far away, there were two Guinas, holding an umbrella together, walking towards this side hand in hand.

Eh? ?

Am I nearsighted too? That doesn’t make sense. Nami rubbed her eyes and looked carefully again. Why are there still two?!
She was stunned.

"Haha, I knew you would show this kind of expression!"

Kuina, who had been trying hard to suppress her laughter, couldn't hold it back any longer.

"Qiang Qiang!"

Kuina shoved the girl with glasses in front of her like she was presenting a treasure. "Clang clang clang clang, let me introduce to you all, Private First Class of the Rogue Town Navy Branch! The sword-obsessed girl who looks exactly like me, Tashigi!!!"

"Hello everyone, nice to meet you!"

Tashigi frantically adjusted her glasses, nearly dropping the book she was holding. "Don't introduce me like that, Master Kuina! I'm not a swordsman! I simply have respect for the swords that uphold justice..."

"You're still saying no?"

Kuina smiled and put her arm around her shoulders. "Hey, let me tell you, you have no idea how funny she's been drooling since she found out I'm a swordsman. She's like a sleazy old man, pestering me all the way, asking for advice. I've been talking so much that my mouth is dry..."

She grabbed Nami's coffee from the table and spit it out after taking a sip:
"It's so disgusting! What the hell is this?! Why does it taste like bath water?"

"Almost. That's shampoo, I guess." Nuo Qigao said dimly, "It's rare to see you so excited. But, it sounds confusing. Shouldn't we start from the beginning..."

"That's... sorry, I was a little too excited." Kuina slapped her forehead.

……

A few minutes later.

Tashigi blushed slightly and sat across from the original table with a book in her arms, while Kuina finished telling the story of how they met with great interest.

"So, you and her just happened to meet in the bookstore? You've never met her before?"

Nojigo and Nami looked at each other, their eyes full of surprise.

There are such coincidences in the world.

Two girls who were born thousands of miles apart and had no blood relationship looked exactly the same, even their heights were exactly the same.

Their interests and hobbies were quite similar: they both enjoyed practicing swordsmanship, Japanese style, famous swords, and reading...

From the moment Tashigi noticed Wado Ichimonji, the two of them opened up and got along better and better, feeling that they had met each other too late.

of course.

After learning that Kuina had actually broken through the realm of iron-cutting and become a swordsman, it was mainly Tashigi who asked and Kuina who answered.

Despite being of similar age, the difference in their swordsmanship was enormous. Kuina's casual advice was enough to benefit Tashigi immensely, and she could easily recite all sorts of kendo-related trivia.

His status in her heart rose rapidly, and even the address he received became "Your Excellency".

"So you were right when you said she was a sword fanatic..."

Nojigo looked with interest at the thick stack of books in Dashigi's arms.

Things like "The Complete Guide to Sharp Swords," "Swordsmithing Notes," and "When a Famous Sword Falls into Evil Hands! The Pain That Ace and Murakumokiri Left on the World"...

Hey, Ace?

She frowned slightly, vaguely remembering that among the young boys her brother met in the Kingdom of Goa, there seemed to be one with this name?

It must be a coincidence...

While pondering this, Kuina sighed again, "What a pity! We're about to leave for the Grand Line! Otherwise, I would definitely take her back to Shimotsuki Village to see if my father can tell the difference! He would probably be so shocked that his mouth would be unable to close!"

"That shouldn't be hidden from Mr. Koshiro."

Noki shrugged. "Forget him. Even Nami and I were just intimidated by you two at first. If we observe you for a while, we can easily tell you apart."

Nami nodded in agreement.

indeed.

These two people look basically the same, but their temperaments are very different.

Although Sister Kuina often has a gentle smile on her face and looks very approachable.

But in fact, although he is ambitious, he has a kind of cold and arrogant feeling in his bones, which is the absolute confidence in his swordsmanship talent and strength.

And this Dashigi...

Tsk, I don’t know if it’s because the glasses have a higher degree, but I always feel a little naive and confused.

He didn't seem to be very brave. Even though he had gotten to know the two sisters by now, he was still awkwardly holding his book, looking nervous and timid.

Such a girl, according to Kuina, is actually a trainee navy?

"Meeting is fate, Tashigi, how about having lunch with us? We'll treat you. By the way, Kuina, did you see my brother on the road?"

Nuo Qigao glanced at his watch. "It's 11:52. There are only eight minutes left until the agreed time. Seriously, why haven't I seen anyone yet?"

"Not encountered."

Kuina shook her head. "Don't worry, just wait a little longer. Lord Shanuo has always been very punctual and trustworthy. If he said we'd gather at twelve o'clock, he would definitely be here before then."

"You have unconditional trust in him."

Nojigao was speechless. Just as he was about to say something, Dashigi beside him suddenly exclaimed, her face flushed with excitement: "——Huh??? Wait, wait!"

"Lord Xia Nuo?! Are you talking about the Lord Xia Nuo who became famous in the East China Sea a few years ago? He, he... he is your brother?"

"To be precise, he is their brother."

Kuina held the tea in her hand and sighed:
"Envious, right? I've been envious for a long time. Why are they able to grow up with Master Shanuo every day, while I only have two idiots who quarrel and annoy me all the time?"

"Did you add lemon slices?" Nojigo shook the coffee cup in his hand at Nami in confusion.

"No, it's not Coke, why add lemon?" Nami wondered.

"Then why are you so sour all of a sudden?"

The two sisters burst into laughter. Kuina glanced at them and said, "It doesn't matter. We are all on the same boat now. I can see Master Shanuo every day. It doesn't make any difference."

"I, I really want to see him!"

Dashigi suddenly clasped her hands together and pleaded, "Where is Lord Shanuo? Is he also on this island? Will he come over here so I can see him in person? Please! I've been a big fan of his since I was a kid. I've read all those reports about him over and over again! He's the one who inspired me to embark on the path of kendo!"

As she was speaking, Tashigi seemed to suddenly remember something and hurriedly took out her wallet from her pocket.

At the top of the mezzanine, there was a photo used when reporting the Asazakurajima incident. A handsome black-haired boy was holding a bamboo sword, standing proudly on a wooden platform, surrounded by a large number of cheering spectators.

"Here, this is it, look."

"That was such a long time ago..." Kuina took the photo with a strange look on her face.

"It's been five years, hasn't it? You cut this out of the newspaper? You're still here now, it's getting a little yellow..."

She would never mention that she had cut it off in the past.

I just didn't carry it with me. Instead, I carefully stuck it on my favorite desk lamp so that I could see it every time I looked up while reading.

Unfortunately, a year later, some damn thief stole her desk lamp, which made her so angry that she had no place to vent her anger, so she beat up Zoro.

"It's quite old... but super cool! Isn't it?"

Tashigi pushed up her glasses, her eyes full of longing as she recalled the past.

"Do you know? When I saw that report, I immediately whittled the clothesline at home into a bamboo sword! I practiced diligently every day, and later joined the navy, dreaming of one day being like him, protecting the tranquility of the sea with the sword of justice..."

The girl who was shy just now suddenly blurted out such a long string of fanatical and excited words, which made Nojiko and Nami look at her sideways.

"Hey, I said."

Nami was still listening with great interest, but Nokiko couldn't hold it in any longer and whispered in Kuina's ear:

"This is exactly like you. Are you two really not related? Why don't you call Mr. Koshiro and ask him?"

"Get out of here!"

Kuina pushed her away unhappily, turned to look at Tashigi, and said with a smile:

"Don't worry, today is the day your dream will come true. He'll be here in a few minutes at most. You can watch him however you want, and he can even have lunch with you at noon."

Eh eh eh?
Let’s eat together?!

Dashigi's glasses slid down to the tip of her nose, her breathing became rapid, and her face almost turned as red as an apple.

"Really? Really? Really?... Hey, why am I so lucky today? I must be dreaming. First I met Lady Kuina, and then, I can be with Master Shanuo..."

Ahhh! The girl covered her face, almost fainting from happiness.

Just when she felt like she was about to float up to the sky like a bubble, she was suddenly interrupted by a thunderous roar in her ears.

"New recruit Tashigi!"

A sergeant with a face full of flesh happened to pass by at some point, noticed this, and shouted sternly:

"Why are you still wandering around? Didn't you receive the news? Captain Smoker's warship has returned early and will be back to port soon!!"

"All base personnel's leave is temporarily canceled, including yours. Hurry back to base! Change into your uniforms and line up at the dock immediately!"

what?
Just at this time!
Tashigi was struck by lightning, and looked up at her boss in disbelief. Her mood, which had just reached the top of the cloud, suddenly fell to the bottom.

"Why, why, Sergeant?"

She was about to cry out of grievance and tried to make a final struggle, "Mr. Smoker has always disliked that kind of pomp and ceremony, why would he give such an order?"

"This wasn't Colonel Smoker's idea, but rather something from someone higher up, and I don't know who it was."

The Navy Sergeant gave Kuina a strange look, then turned back and said coldly:

"Anyway, I heard some big shot is coming. The sheriff and administrator of Rogue Town have already rushed to the dock to greet him. You're just a new recruit, so don't worry about it. Just follow orders!"

According to the editor’s notice, the work will be published in Sanjiang tomorrow and will be on the shelves next Wednesday. I have to start writing more manuscripts every day and try to update a few more chapters on the day of publication so that everyone can enjoy it all at once.

If you are short of books, you can also read my old books. This one is "One Piece of the East China Sea" and the previous one is "One Piece of the East China Sea"
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