[One Piece] Inferior Star

Chapter 346 Red Bean Rice Cake Soup

Although Xiaoju was not sure what exactly happened, but when she prepared half a bowl of red bean rice cake soup for each person, a 'banquet' that would never happen in Jianlou Village had already been set up outside the teahouse.Clean water, full rice, and all kinds of fish, meat, vegetables and fruits... These are things that people outside the town can't even imagine.

"Money can only buy these. Is there enough to eat?" Rossi said while lighting a cigarette, "By the way, I checked the situation in the nearby Boluo Town, and nothing unusual happened. Kaido The people in the area probably haven't discovered us yet."

"It's enough for Mr. Lu Fei to eat less." Matthew sat on the seat, and he said, "You can only work when you are full. Speaking of which, I have one thing that I care about, Miss Ahe. Then Where is the ruin-like place on the side of the mountain?"

"Huh? Ah!" Ah He was also very shocked by the operations of these people.They put yokozuna Kamashima on the ground in threes and fives (not long ago, they were still saying not to cause trouble), and then took Kamashima's wallet with ease, and handed it to a 'ninja',' The ninja' disappeared immediately, and when he reappeared, he brought back copious amounts of food, water, and even booze.

"That, that is the ruins of Oden Castle..." Ah Tsuru answered the question first, "About 20 years ago, the Kozuki family lived there. But something happened later..."

So that's the case, that's Momonosuke's house.Matthew looked up at the high city, and said, "The plan has changed. I think we should go to that place first."

"Well... I think so too." Looking at it now, that place might be a good place to hide.We should be able to find Kin'emon and the others.Luo started to eat as he spoke, "It's not very far away, let's go and have a look later. It can also avoid Hawkins."

"Yeah, I'm also a little worried about other people." Youxiang also started to eat, and she said, "But we became robbers as soon as we came up, so it won't cause any trouble, Matthew?"

"Anyway, that person doesn't know us. A person who comes to this wilderness obviously doesn't realize where his own privilege should be exercised." Matthew said completely indifferently, "Don't feel burdened, there is fragrance. Miss. That guy is definitely not a nice guy."

"And it's fragrant." Luffy quickly took away the food in the incense bowl and ate it, "We are pirates, and we are not good people!"

"Ah! That's mine!!" Luffy really! !If you don't pay attention, you will be eaten by him!Youxiang realized that she changed hands and went to get Ace's, "Indeed...Even though Xiaoyu doesn't have anything to eat, it's too strange that so much food is sold in the town..."

"It wasn't like this before! If Kozuki's family is still here—"

"Xiaoyu."

Xiaoyu, who was about to say something, was interrupted by Ah He: "In this country, you can no longer casually mention the past by that name. If you hear about it, you will be sentenced to a felony."

Can the past of the Kozuki family not be mentioned?The situation is already this serious?What happened before... Matthew thought for a while, and he said, "Does Kaido have a way to monitor everyone?"

"It's not direct surveillance... It's just that some givers have such abilities..."

Giver, seems to be the title of a person who has used the artificial devil fruit □□ile and demonstrated its ability.In other words, they are all devil fruit capable users.However, man-made devil fruits are all animals, so is this likely to be a special ability of some kind of animal?

"I also have the means of monitoring... It's just that it's a bit difficult for satellites to capture the sound." But this point... the boss of a certain emerald broker should have a way.Sure enough, you still have to meet up with others first.Matthew said, "In short, let's say goodbye for now, Miss Xiaoyu, Miss Ahe. It's better for you not to get too involved with us."

"Do you guys want to go to Oden Castle?" Xiaoju was a little concerned, this group of people was too suspicious no matter what, and even if they were wearing Wano country clothes, they could tell they were foreigners.

"Ah." Matthew responded, and he said, "You're welcome, Miss Ahe, and...Miss Xiaoju? Come and eat. And everyone around, if you don't come to eat, the guys here will Have you eaten everything?"

"This……"

“With fresh food...”

"Mom, that..."

The villagers of the dilapidated town who had been observing nearby for a long time looked at each other in blank dismay, not daring to come forward to eat.After all, Yokozuna Urashima, who was still lying on the ground over there, is a nobleman. If he is found in the future, this village will not be 'renewed'.

"As long as it is eaten, there is no evidence." As if seeing the hesitation of the villagers, Matthew said, "Just blame the robbers who suddenly appeared, that is, us. However, if there are any remaining If there is no evidence, no one can do anything about it? This is not a charity, nor is it a heroic act, it is just an invitation to become accomplices."

"If you can't be called an accomplice, the witnesses will be in trouble~" Youxiang understood what Matthew meant, and she echoed, "I have to deal with the witnesses...but if it is an accomplice who ate together, It doesn't matter, does it?"

Upon hearing this, the villagers first glanced at each other, and then at the food placed on the 'banquet'. I don't know how long it has been since I had a bite of something that wasn't spoiled, and I don't know how long it's been since I haven't been able to drink it. Take a sip of sweet water, let alone wine.This condition is too tempting.

After one person took a step, others followed. People gathered around the dining table and shared this rare food. Although it is difficult to feed everyone, at least it can make everyone see hope again .People finally showed happy smiles.

"...Who are you...?" Xiaoju was a little surprised. Although it is a good thing that the villagers can eat, would ordinary people do this?Attacking nobles, looting, and then distributing food to others... He said, "Why did you come to Wano...?"

"Sorry, I'm not human."

"Hey?"

"We are robbers." Luo explained instead of Matthew, who started to speak more confusing words, "You can just understand this. But don't treat us as heroes."

"Well~hahaha... that's pretty much it!" Luffy said while eating meat, "The rest is not important! By the way, it's okay for Xiaoyu to stay here, right?"

"Yeah! I'm fine! I'll go back to Master with Komachiyo!" Xiaoyu nodded and said, "But what are Luffy and Ace going to Oden City for? There's nothing there!"

"It's better to say that there are ghosts instead of saying nothing..." An uncle of the villager who was eating next to him said, "In Oden City, it is said that the dead ghosts of the Kozuki family have been wandering around and will curse everyone who walks Those who entered Oden Castle?"

"...No matter what the ruins are, there will be similar legends." It's not new at all.Matthew said, "Witnesses thought they were ghosts when they saw some will-o'-the-wisps, which is almost commonplace for cavemen."

But Momonosuke and the others are indeed still alive...and people are afraid of the Kozuki family, and Wano Country's barrier is not stable, maybe there is really something like a ghost there.Speaking of which...Miss Toki must have passed away at this time, she promised herself and Miss Sora that she would establish a 'final point of contact' in Wano Country...

When the time is right, you'll find it.At that time... that's what she said.In any case, Oden Castle is a place worth investigating.

"Let me go with everyone." At this moment, Xiao Ju's eyes became serious and firm, and he said, "No. Please make sure I go with you."

"Oh, if you want to go—"

"You don't look like an ordinary person, Miss Xiaoju(?)." Matthew interrupted Luffy who was about to say yes, okay, let's go together, he looked at Xiaoju and said, "Hidden identity is lurking in this teahouse, You're just as suspicious as us, aren't you?"

"..." Really, you've already seen what's coming.Xiaoju was very calm, he paused and said, "I have my own reasons."

"Okay, whatever you want." Anyway, the last thing we are afraid of here is someone coming to find fault.Matthew is very satisfied with the current state of excess combat power. He said, "Let's go when we fill our stomachs."

"Aren't you going to eat?"

"I've said that I'm not human, and my food is a waste."

Matthew started again...not wanting to be human anyway.Youxiang didn't care about him anymore, these things are probably familiar to Matthew.But Xiaoju...Miss?gentlemen……?He doesn't seem like an ordinary person.

"Master, is this dessert?"

"Ah... this is the red bean rice cake soup made by Xiaoju, right?"

Youxiang looked at the small bowl that Fino held up beside her, and she smiled and said, "Well, this is sweet. It's delicious. However, there are so many things to eat here, so Fino only needs to eat this." ?"

"Of course, because the price is the price, you can't temporarily change the transaction option." Fino said that this is a matter of principle, and then took a sip of the rice cake soup, "The taste...is different from the desserts that the owner gave me before. "

"Hmm! It's made up of red beans and the sweetness of the rice cake itself! So it's different from adding sugar directly!"

"Is that so... This is human 'cooking'. I understand." Fino looked at the red bean rice cake soup in the small bowl, and he smiled, "It's very delicious. Master. This sacrifice is really quite noble."

"It's just rice cakes, Fino. There's nothing noble or not..."

"No... this is a thank you gift from those two to thank us." Fino shook his head, and he said, "Although he is already poor and hungry to this point, he still gives all the things he has to himself. The benefactor I think, I also feel this feeling."

"Can these also be used as sacrifices for demons?"

"Of course. After all, we are all products of human will... Or rather, this is the best sacrifice." I also saw interesting things today.Fino tilted his head slightly. He finished the red bean rice cake soup seriously, then put down the bowl and said, "Please express my thanks to that person."

"Is Fino leaving now?"

"Don't worry, you just can't see me, I've always been by your side." Fino replied, "If I stay here all the time, living things will be affected. Flowers and plants will wither, and animals will flee. After all, I am death, so please forgive me... I can't always be by your side like this."

Fino will indeed affect plants and the like, and even fresh vegetable ingredients will wither and rot immediately when they come into contact with him.The cooked ones are fine.He himself seems to be very concerned about this, and will try to stay away from these things as much as possible, but...in the human world, it is impossible not to encounter them at all.

"Fino...thank you. And, I don't mind! Well, although... before, the flowers and grass would wither quickly, which made me feel terrible... But now I don't hate Fino. Now that I know the truth... ...I understand." Youxiang didn't know how to explain, she said, "Fino is a very important person to me!"

"...You are so gentle." But you don't have to force yourself to say this to me.Human beings are afraid of me, this is a natural instinct.You too.Rather, I want you to be afraid of me, so... so that I don't have to... ah... no.Don't think so.

Fino was still smiling. He raised his hand and gently touched Youxiang's face with his fingers, and said, "I'm very happy. Youxiang. What you said is also very important to me. But , because I am death, so I...will also be afraid of getting too close to you. After all, you are also very important to me. "

I'm a little embarrassed... Youxiang's face was a little red, but before she said anything, Fino said, "Let Rebirth accompany you, okay?"

"But Fino..."

"It's ok."

It's okay.Don't worry about my mood.Fino interrupted Youxiang, and then disappeared.This makes Youxiang a little sad, always feels that he cares about his identity very much, but at the same time he doesn't intend to change anything... Demons are sometimes difficult to understand...

"Cabbage is easy to worry about other people's affairs..." Obviously the devil is the one who needs to worry the least, right?Rossi sat beside Youxiang instead of Fino, and as he spoke, he picked up Youxiang's red bean rice cake soup and brought it to her mouth, "Okay~~Drink this, and then smile at me~"

"Well~" Youxiang didn't refuse the food brought to her mouth, she drank the sweet red bean rice cake soup, and then said, "Drink well...Rosie. I understand Fino's mood a little bit."

"Really? I don't understand him at all."

"That's true... People may not fully understand each other, but... But they can still be friends! Right?"

is an angel.Ah no...it's a goddess.My little cabbage... a lot of people here don't just want to be friends with you!Quickly you realize this!It's dangerous!This is too dangerous!But what to do, it's so cute... the hair becomes even cuter when it becomes pure white! !Damn it, cabbage!I can't do it anymore!I can't take it anymore!I can't protect you anymore!

"?" Rossi?Why are you hugging me all of a sudden?Youxiang didn't understand Rossi's mood at all, but since he wanted to hug him, then hug him.

"Mr. Cora, what are you doing?" But when Luo saw him, he complained, "Have you disturbed Youxiang to eat like this? My rice cake soup is ready for you. Stop acting like a baby."

"Even if I drink rice cake soup, I still want to act like a baby to the cabbage!"

"Mr. Cora, you... don't you plan to attend our wedding?!"

"I won't admit that there will be a wedding! Wake up!!"

It's started again!Why did you start talking about marriage again? ?Ace on the side looked over helplessly, just as he was about to interrupt, he saw Youxiang looking at him, and the moment he met his gaze, Youxiang smiled——

Oh damn, I actually understood Luo's mood.I really wanted to shout out: Are you a goddess? !

However, Ace hadn't decided whether he wanted to become like Luo, and the plate beside him was overturned. He was startled, and when he turned his head, he saw that there was something wrong with Sabo, who was still lying there eating and drinking: "Hello, Sabo? Are you okay? What's wrong? Is the fish bone stuck?"

After all, it is a kitten, maybe it got stuck somewhere while eating?Ace thought so at first, but just as he reached out to hug Sabo Meow lying on the ground, he realized that the kitten seemed to have grown bigger? !Huh?etc!Is it going to - change back? ! !

Just confirming Ace's idea, the kitten began to grow bigger and bigger, and then there was a bang, as if a balloon exploded and a burst of white smoke was stirred up!When the smoke clears...

"Finally changed back!! I almost thought I could only be a cat in this life!!"

Sabo's reassuring voice came out, and even Luffy, who was buried in eating, raised his head. He looked over and said, "Oh Sabo~~~I'm getting fat!"

"Swallow the thing down before you talk, Luffy!" I almost can't understand what you are saying!Sabo was very happy that he could finally speak normally instead of making a meowing sound. He was about to touch his hat and pull on his gloves habitually, when he suddenly realized... Hey, it seems, it seems a little... Cool ?

"I'm talking about you... the head of Sabo..." Luo had a face full of headaches, he held his forehead and said, "There are children here, should you be more careful?"

"Huh?" Kid?Before Sabo could react, his eyes were on Youxiang. At this time, Youxiang was looking at him in shock, his face was still very red. The second he was about to speak, Youxiang covered his face fiercely. : "Sabo ah ah ah!! You put on your clothes quickly!!"

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The author has something to say:

Sabo: I have been seen by Youxiang, so I have to marry Youxiang.

Luo: Yes, we're going back to Totland to find Bryn for an amnestic operation.

Youxiang: (covering her face) Thank you for your hospitality.