Uchiha Puppet Master, Starting from One Piece

The scattered sunlight dyed the sea surface into a golden hue, and Robin's figure, running to the beach, rippled with a soft silhouette in the rosy glow.

She glanced back at Bai Yu, who was still standing there in a daze, her face still flushed. She raised her hand and waved gently at him, her fingertips still carrying a trace of the panic she had just experienced.

Bai Yu withdrew her fingers from the corner of her lips, the soft, warm touch still lingering there, and the floral fragrance lingering around her nose became even clearer.

Bai Yu didn't expect Robin to be so easy to win him over. He suppressed the surging emotions in his heart and walked towards the sea.

Not far away, beside a coconut grove, Matsumoto Rangiku leaned against a tree trunk, twirling a colorful beach volleyball between her fingers, a happy smile on her face.

Hua Jie slowly wiped the white volleyball net, while Kanna squatted on the sand, her little hands digging at the sand to build Thor's dragon form. She only raised her head when she heard footsteps, and then her eyes lit up as she clutched a seashell in her hand.

"Shiraha-kun, you're finally here! We thought you were going to spend the whole afternoon with Robin-chan by the picnic blanket."

Rangiku smiled and tossed the volleyball over, which Shiraha caught steadily, feeling its warmth against his skin.

"We agreed to play beach volleyball a long time ago, so I definitely have to keep my word."

Retsu Unohana set up the volleyball net, adjusting the height just right, and looked up at Robin and the approaching Robin and Shiraha. Her tone was gentle: "Then let's split into two teams. Shiraha-kun and Robin-san will be on one team, and I'll be on another team with Rangiku and Kanna. Does anyone have any objections?"

Robin had just approached, her blush still fresh, when she heard Retsu Unohana's words. She nodded, then secretly glanced at Shiraha beside her, only to meet his smiling gaze. She quickly looked away, her ears turning red again.

Robin is just so cute...

"no problem."

Bai Yu agreed, raised his hand and rubbed Kanna's little head, then squatted down to look into her eyes and earnestly instructed, "Kanna, don't hit the ball too hard, or we won't be able to play anymore."

Actually, Bai Yu said this because he was afraid that Kanna would act recklessly and use the power of the dragon race.

After all, even playing is terrifying for a dragon.

Kanna blinked, nodded as if she understood, and said in a soft, sweet voice, "Kanna understands, I won't use force."

As she spoke, she waved her little fist, looking adorable, which made everyone laugh.

"Kanna, I love you the most."

Like Matsumoto Rangiku, who even knelt down and hugged Kanna in his arms...

The rules of beach volleyball are simple and don't need to be too strict. Everyone took off their shoes and stepped onto the warm, fine sand, the sand slipping through their fingers, carrying the warmth of the sun.

Bai Yu handed the volleyball to Robin, signaling her to serve first. Robin raised her hand to take the ball, her fingertips touching the texture of the ball. She took a deep breath, and with a slight flick of her arm, the volleyball flew towards the opposite side in a soft arc. It wasn't fast, but the angle was tricky, and it fell just past the edge of the net.

Seeing the ball flying towards her, Rangiku leaped lightly into the air, gently lifting the volleyball with her fingertips. Unohana Retsu stood at the net, shifting her feet lightly, and steadily passed the ball to Kanna beside her.

Kanna tiptoed and gently patted the ball, which then slowly drifted towards Bai Yu and Robin. Just as she remembered Bai Yu's instructions, she didn't use any force and the ball was so slow that she could almost catch it with her hand.

"This child is so adorable."

Bai Yu didn't move, but raised his hand and tilted his head towards Robin, signaling her to come and catch it. Robin understood, quickly stepped forward, leaned slightly forward, and raised her hand to pass the ball.

She bumped into Bai Yu as he stepped forward, her back gently pressing against his chest. She could clearly feel his steady heartbeat and the warmth of his palm as it rested on her waist. The warm touch came through the thin bikini.

Her body froze instantly, her passing motion slowed by half a beat, and the volleyball grazed her fingertips as it landed on the sand.

……

Bai Yu was a little confused. Was Robin unable to catch the ball because she didn't know how, or because she was trying to appease Kanna?

Robin hurriedly took a step back, his cheeks flushed red.

"Ahem, it's alright. Let's get serious from now on."

Bai Yu recalled the slender, soft waist he had just touched with his palm, the sensation etched into his fingertips.

Robin nodded, took a deep breath, suppressed his panic, and refocused.

In the following rounds, the two gradually developed a better understanding of each other, but they also inadvertently made physical contact with each other.

When the two people reach for the ball at the same time, their palms touch the ball, and the warm sensation causes them to pause slightly.

"Robin-chan is amazing!"

Rangiku called out with a laugh, but there was a hint of amusement in her eyes. Even a fool could see that something was off between the two of them; it was obvious that a young girl was experiencing first love...

Bai Yu was also very happy; he actually felt like he was in love in the exciting world of One Piece.

Connor continued to play the ball quietly and obediently, her short legs running back and forth on the sand. Occasionally, she would fall down on the sand while chasing the ball, pat her bottom, and get up again, looking adorable and adding a touch of fun to the tense game.

After several rounds, Shiraha and Robin's team were slightly ahead. Rangiku gradually became more serious and served with more force. The volleyball flew towards Robin with a strong wind, at an extremely off-center angle. Robin moved her feet quickly, but was still a step too slow. Just as the volleyball was about to land outside the boundary, her eyes narrowed slightly, and her fingertips moved quietly. It was the power of the Hana Hana no Mi (Flower Flower Fruit).

Several slender arms quietly emerged from the beach, perfectly catching the volleyball and gently sending it towards Bai Yu.

All of this happened in an instant. Rangiku and Unohana Retsu were both stunned for a moment, but Shiraha had expected it. He leaped up and swung his arm powerfully. The volleyball, with a sharp arc, slammed into the sand on the opposite side, splashing up fine sand particles.

"Wow, Robin, your ability is so convenient."

Robin's cheeks flushed slightly as she withdrew her arm from the beach, touching her cheek somewhat embarrassedly. "Sorry, I really couldn't catch it just now, and I used my ability in a moment of panic."

"There's nothing to apologize for."

Bai Yu gently ruffled her hair, his smile tender.

"It's okay, let's just play like this..."

Unohana smiled as she spoke.

Having gained Hana's approval, Robin put aside her concerns. In the following matches, when she occasionally encountered a ball she couldn't catch, she would secretly use the power of the Hana Hana no Mi (Flower Flower Fruit) to assist her. Several arms would extend from various places to either cushion or pass the ball, coordinating perfectly with Bai Yu's spikes.

Rangiku was not to be outdone, her movements becoming increasingly agile, and her spikes becoming more and more tricky. Unohana Retsu, on the other hand, played steadily, neutralizing the attacks of both of them. Kanna continued to play slowly, occasionally grabbing a small crab on the beach and instantly refining it.

Seeing Kanna's greedy expression, everyone couldn't help but laugh.