One Piece: Fist of the World.

Chapter 175: City of Gourmet Food, Golden Wheat

"Mr. Luo, if it weren't for your help, Bonnie's illness would never have been treated so smoothly!"

After Gray and Icebagger had settled the matter, Big Bear and Bonnie bowed deeply to Law.

"And Mr. Rhodes, I am so grateful for your care during this period!"

Big Bear then bowed deeply to Rhodes, his eyes full of gratitude.

"Thank you so much!"

Bonnie followed Big Bear and bowed to Rod and the others, but her little head was full of doubts.

Shouldn't her illness be cured by the time she turns ten?

"Bonnie's treatment is now complete. Next, I want to take her back to her hometown. She is still young and needs a stable living environment. It is not a good thing for such a young child to always wander around on the sea."

"I'm not little anymore, Dad!"

Bonnie squeezed Big Bear's fingers.

The big bear touched Bonnie's head lovingly, making Bonnie lower her head quietly.

Whenever Big Bear looked at her with such eyes, she couldn't say anything to refuse.

"So, I'm very sorry, I may need to say goodbye to everyone for a while."

"Don't apologize. Everyone has his or her own path. Bonnie is your one piece."

Rod squatted down and touched Bonnie's head.

"After you go back, you must eat well every day, Bonnie!"

Minnina patted Bonnie on the head.

Although there is a big age gap between them, the two of them have the same hair color and the same appetite, and they are already very good friends.

"In the next two years, follow the previous method, pay attention to rest, and avoid excessive exposure to the sun."

Luo glanced at Bonnie who was full of energy. She was protected by Big Bear with all her heart. She might never know in her lifetime how close she was to death. It was Big Bear's persistence that allowed her to find life again.

"When you grow up, come find us again."

Nia also rubbed Bonnie's head.

"This sea is very interesting!"

"Grow up quickly, Bonnie!"

"Hahaha, you will definitely see big news about us in the newspaper later!"

"Yes, we want a great reputation!"

The group of people touched Bonnie's head one by one. They had been together for more than half a year since they met on Magnetic Drum Island, and they had already regarded each other as companions.

However, Bonnie is indeed too young, and a child like her needs a stable environment to grow up, rather than following this group of pirates on the sea.

"Is there a boat?"

After taking a look at the people saying goodbye, Rhodes asked Big Bear.

"This is the Seven Waters City. We can always find a boat to go back."

"Forget it, I'll give you a boat."

Rhodes rubbed his head.

He was really afraid that Kuma would use his fruit power to take Bonnie back to the South China Sea.

After that experience, he never wanted to travel like that again.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Rhodes."

Big Bear did not refuse, but his gratitude was even stronger.

If he was traveling alone, it wouldn't matter what method he used to travel, but if he was taking Bonnie with him, it would be better to have a boat.

"Consider it my early birthday present to Bonnie."

Rhodes waved his hand casually.

It just so happens that this is the City of Seven Waters, and if nothing else, there are ships everywhere.

"I don't know if I can help though."

Big Bear took out a Den Den Mushi and handed it to Rod.

"But if you need me for anything, please feel free to contact me."

Big Bear's face was full of seriousness.

The only thing he can show off is the ability of his fruit and his decent strength.

"Don't worry, if there is really a need, I will not be polite."

Rhodes took the Den Den Mushi and put it in his arms.

"If you have any difficulties, remember to contact us. We are also your friends."

Rod patted Big Bear's arm.

He knew that Da Xiong had been a member of the Revolutionary Army, but judging from the performance in the original book, the Revolutionary Army did not seem to be of any help to him.

"I know."

Big Bear held Rod's Den Den Mushi tightly, and a special emotion arose in his heart.

Oh my friend!
···
After waving goodbye to Big Bear and Bonnie, Rod turned to look at his companions.

"Next is the rare leisure time!"

"The sea train here can go to several nearby islands. What do you think?"

“Of course it’s shopping~”

Bakara reached out and lifted her long hair, which caught the eyes of passers-by.

"I haven't bought new clothes in a long time."

When she was on Drum Island, she was busy with training every day. Besides, it was a winter island and there were no fashionable clothes. And when she was in Alabasta, she was possessed by the god of bad luck because of overdrawing her luck, so she had no intention of shopping at all.

Now that she finally has a chance to relax, she wants to buy all the clothes she owed at once!
"I heard that the Spring Queen City, Saint-Porbra, is a very fashionable town. It is also close to the fashion capital of Champs Elysees. Even high-ranking officials of the World Government and nobles from various countries go there to buy clothes."

After hearing what Bakara and Robin said, Nia also became interested.

Come to think of it, it seems like she hasn't bought new clothes for a long time.

"uniform!"

"We want custom uniforms!"

Pei Jin and Xia Qi looked excited.

“Since it’s so famous, there must be a lot of great fashion designers there.”

"I've always wanted to customize exclusive clothing for our pirate group!"

"That's right!"

Bepo nodded as well.

Before going to sea, they had always dreamed of wearing the same uniform one day.

Unfortunately, this wish has not been realized until now.

"That's interesting. I'll join you guys."

Genos puffed out smoke.

His clothes were wearing out rather quickly.

Basically after every battle, the clothes have to be thrown away.

"Yohohoho~~"

Brooke laughed softly and pinched her afro.

"I want to buy some hair care products."

"I'll come too."

Luo coughed twice, slightly unnaturally.

In fact, he was the one who first proposed the idea of ​​a team uniform.

"Kosa, come with us."

Nia grabbed Kosha.

"I?"

The young intern pointed at himself.

Recently, he has been training his fruit ability day and night, hoping that one day he can meet Rhodes's request and open the door to Sky Island at any time.

But, it is still far from being achieved.

But my efforts were not in vain after all. Is this because my strength has finally been recognized by the big sister of the team?

"Yes, it's you. There is a different dimension after your Door-Door Fruit is opened, right? It's just right for us to store our things."

It turned out to be the bag boy.

"OK···"

Kosha nodded and walked over to them.

“I’m going to the city of food!”

Minina never forgets her original intention, and even shopping for clothes cannot shake her desire to enjoy delicious food.

"I'm with Minnina."

Rhodes looked at the person opposite him, and then looked at Bonis and Weber who were following behind him.

"Nayru is going to work with Gray to transform the Polaris, so let's split up. You guys go to the Spring Queen City, and the four of us will go to the City of Gourmet Food."

With Luo leading the team, there shouldn't be any problems on their side.

Gray is also accompanied by Nayru, so there shouldn't be many forces that can threaten them in the first half of the Grand Line.

woohoo~~
The train entered the station with a whistle.

"Then, let's set off first~"

Rod took Minnina, Bonis and Webber onto the train.

Although the sea train has been built and put into use, since the shipwright fishman Tom who was responsible for the construction has died, there is only one sea train in operation. The train is now heading towards the City of Gourmet Food. Luo and his friends have to wait for the train to arrive at the City of Gourmet Food and drive back, and then board the train here to reach the City of Spring Queen.

"It's amazing! It really started on the sea."

The train was speeding over the sea. Minina leaned against the window, watching the Seven Waters gradually disappearing from sight, her eyes full of wonder. The sea was indeed magical!
I just don’t know what kind of delicious food there will be in this city of food!

Bonis glanced at the scenery outside the window out of the corner of his eye, then quickly retracted his gaze, sat upright with his hands folded across his chest, his eyes looking straight ahead, with a grim look on his face.

Weber did not have such an awkward reaction. Although he did not lie on the window like Minnina, he also stared out the window without blinking.

Since coming down from Sky Island and entering Qinghai, he himself couldn't remember how many times he had been shocked.

Compared with Qinghai, the Baihai Sea is too small and narrow.

"Well, the sea is magical, isn't it?"

Rhodes glanced at Webber, who was pulling at his clothes unnaturally.

The Shandia people still retain some habits left over from the tribal period, especially Weber, who has inherited them very well, even wearing grass skirts.

However, after coming down from the Sky Island, Nia found a set of clothes for Weber to wear.

Weber was reluctant at first, until Nia had a friendly conversation with him. Then he took off the grass skirt that he had been wearing for who knows how long and put on new clothes.

But I'm still not used to it.

"Qinghai is indeed different from the White Sea."

Weber glanced at the endless sea outside, then looked away.

"Are there many strong people in Qinghai?"

“A lot more than you think.”

Looking at Weber with fighting spirit in his eyes, Rhodes smiled.

As expected of Weber, the "War Ghost" who is feared by his own people, he was born to be a brave warrior.

It has only been a short time since I arrived in Qinghai, but I am already thinking about challenging the strong.

"However, I suggest that you lay a solid foundation first. When you can use your fist to deliver a force comparable to that of a punch, that should be pretty good."

"Pai Ji Bei..."

After hearing what Rhodes said, Weber's expression calmed down a little.

I almost forgot that the captain in front of me was a monster who had taken the greatest impact of the slam shell and remained unscathed.

“Practice more!”

Bonis glanced at Webber opposite him and spoke lightly.

He was almost killed by a punch from Captain Rhodes. After that, he adhered to the principle of "practice more if you are new" and kept training his strength.

Although there is still an immeasurable gap in strength between him and Captain Rhodes, Bonis himself can feel that his strength has indeed improved a lot.

"Practice more..."

Weber put away the arrogance in his heart.

Even though he was the strongest warrior in Shandia on Sky Island, now on the ship, he should be considered the weakest one.

Thinking of the purple-haired woman who was playing with him with one hand, Webber's heart slowly calmed down.

“Practice more!”

“Smells so good!”

Minnina suddenly raised her head and her nose twitched slightly.

At the same time, the speed of the train gradually slowed down, and we arrived at the food city, Pukki!
“So many delicious things!”

Minina took the lead and rushed out of the carriage, closing her eyes and sniffing the various smells in the air.

"This is the taste of baked bread, but it is completely different from ordinary bread. Whether it is the flour used, the kneading strength, or the baking temperature, everything is just right!"

"This smell, it smells like frying, but what ingredients are used? It seems like something I have never tasted before!"

"This woman..."

Weber looked at Minina who closed her eyes and smelled the various scents.

"Your sense of taste is too sensitive."

“Just go and see and you’ll find out!”

Rhodes lifted Minnina up by her clothes and walked out of the station. With Minnina's small stature, it didn't look out of place for her to be held in Rhodes' hands.

The group of four followed the crowd out of the station and were immediately struck by the lively atmosphere of Puke, the food city.

"so many people!"

Looking around, the whole town was full of people, stalls were set up everywhere, and each stall was crowded with people.

Bonis stepped forward and stood in front of Rhode, using his tall stature to create a little space for Rhode to carry Minina and follow behind.

“It’s a food festival!”

As they moved forward, Rhodes learned from the people around him why this place was so lively.

Although Puke, the city of food, is indeed a bustling town with people from all over the place visiting every day, and this situation has become even more frequent after the sea train started, it is not always as lively as this.

It was simply because a food festival happened to be held recently, and food lovers from all over the world gathered here. Some people who are proud of their cooking skills also came here, ready to show off their skills and make a splash.

The "Food Festival" of the Food City will not hold any competitions, but will simply open up many areas on both sides of the town's streets where local gourmets and people from other places can set up stalls. During the food festival, the most popular stall will receive a "Most Popular Gourmet" medal awarded by the local government after the event.

Such a medal has no substantive meaning and is just an honorary title.

However, it is precisely this honorary title that allows chefs to display their cooking skills without any worries, and diners can enjoy a variety of delicacies as they please.

This is what good food is all about.

"Delicious! Rod, try this!"

Minina swallowed the food in one gulp, squinted her eyes in satisfaction, and then handed the remaining food to Rhodes.

"Very good! You should try this too."

Rhodes took the food handed over by Minnina and passed the delicious food he tasted to her.

"Delicious!"

Minina's face was full of happiness.

This place is simply heaven!

"What a pity, Bonnie went back."

Minina thought of little Bonnie, who could eat almost as much as she did. If she was there, they would enjoy their meal even more.

In front of Rhodes, Bonis and Weber were leading the way on the left and right. Looking at the expression on Bonis's face, one wondered what kind of plot he had imagined in his mind.

This taciturn strong man actually had heroic ideas in his mind, which was something Pekin secretly told Rhodes.

When he was training on Magnetic Drum Island before, he accidentally saw Bonis playing the hero.

Fortunately, Bonis didn't notice him, otherwise he would have wanted to kill him.

"It's better for children to stay at home safely."

Rhodes changed the subject.

"Let's just eat our way through, okay with that?"

"No problem at all!"

Minina's eyes lit up with fighting spirit.

She won’t lose this time in the eating contest!
"I lost~~"

After a moment, Minina rubbed her slightly bulging belly.

"You're still too young."

As Rhodes spoke, his bulging stomach quickly healed.

"We only ate on this street. I just asked, the food festival will last for seven days, and today is only the third day."

"awesome!"

Although she was very full and couldn't eat anything, Minina still shouted happily.

Starting from tomorrow, she will not only taste the food, but also pay attention to other people's cooking methods. It would be best if she could learn how to make all these delicious dishes so that she can cook them for others to taste next time.

the next day.

“It’s delicious!”

Minina stood in front of a bread-baking stall, her face full of happiness.

She had been standing here for a long time, and the uncle had baked bread twice, but she still didn't understand his cooking methods.

This uncle's technique is indeed commendable, but no matter how you look at it, the bread he made would not be so delicious.

"Uncle, why is the bread you make so delicious!"

"Hahahaha, little girl, you are a chef too!"

The man baking bread laughed and looked at Minina.

"I see you've been looking here for a long time, do you want to learn?"

"Yeah, I want to learn your way of baking bread, and then make it for my friends."

"Hahahaha, what a cute little girl!"

The man baking the bread laughed out loud.

"But I can't teach you."

"Okay, I'll keep watching!"

Minina was not frustrated at all and watched the uncle's actions seriously.

"That was not what I meant."

The man who baked the bread smiled and clapped his hands, then took out a bag of flour from the cupboard.

“My cooking skills are actually average, and the reason why I can make delicious bread is all because of the flour I use.”

“This is the specialty of the City of Gourmet Food—Golden Wheat! The wheat grown in the special environment of Puke has a taste far superior to that of ordinary wheat. The flour processed from this wheat and the bread made from it will have a unique taste.

It was because of the Golden Wheat that Pukki attracted gourmets from the surrounding areas, who stayed to study the cuisine and gradually developed into the food city it is today.”

"Golden wheat!"

Minina's eyes lit up.

"So, where can I buy this kind of flour?"

(End of this chapter)