Sailing at Sea: The Breath of the Day at the Start

"Yes, I understand!"

The tavern waiter immediately set out to make it.

Makino then walked to Ron and the others' table and placed the gold coins that Kemi had collected the night before on the table.

Ron looked up at her.

"What is this doing?"

Makino looked at him and smiled, "If you just have nowhere to go and need to stay at the tavern for the night, it won't cost this much. Please take the money back."

"The juice and food are our tavern's complimentary treats for our young guests."

"I will make them pay for the damaged tables, chairs and walls. You don't need to take it to heart, after all, it wasn't your fault."

Makino smiled gently at Ron.

"If I'm not mistaken, this must be your first time visiting Windmill Town."

Ron nodded.

"really."

Makino's smiling eyes made her appear very gentle and approachable, like a friendly older sister next door.

She really is a gentle and cheerful person...

Ron thought to himself.

"I'm Makino, the proprietress of this tavern. What's your name?"

“Ron, she is Guina.”

"Ron, Guina."

Makino looked at Ron and nodded gently with a smile, "I also know three kids who are about the same age as you, but they are much more mischievous than you. They play outside all day long and are a real headache to take care of."

Ron's heart skipped a beat.

This must be referring to Luffy, Ace, and Sabo...

"Did you come to Windmill Town alone, or with adults? What are you here for? Do you have a place to stay?"

"Makino asked curiously."

After all, she was really worried about having two children around ten years old spending the night in a bar.

Even if these two children are very strong.

"She and I came to this island alone, without any particular purpose. We just want to travel around, see the world, and explore. We haven't decided where to stay yet."

Ron replied.

"Huh? The two of them came to this island alone at sea..."

Makino was truly shocked.

She had initially thought the two were from another town, but it turned out they were from overseas.

Are kids these days so daring?

Kuina, sitting opposite Ron, slowly woke up, raised her head, and rubbed her eyes.

She was taken aback when she touched the fur draped over her back.

what is this?

Just as she was wondering, she suddenly heard a gentle young woman's voice from across the room.

"Since you haven't found a place to stay, why don't you stay here with me? There are a few empty rooms on the second floor of the tavern."

Kuina instantly regained consciousness.

Before Ron could even process what Makino said, Kuina across from him suddenly looked up at Makino with a wary glint in her eyes, like a wildcat guarding its food.

"Guina, you're awake."

Ron looked at her and said, "This is Makino, the tavern owner. She said she can provide us with a place to stay. What do you think?"

Upon hearing his words, Guina realized that she might have been mistaken.

She quickly looked away, lowered her head shyly, and said:

"Yes, yes."

Makino also realized what was happening at this moment, and looked at Guina, who was looking down, with a knowing smile in her eyes.

I see……

Ron, oblivious to the situation, looked at Makino after seeing that Kuina had agreed and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you."

Ever since.

From that day on, Ron and Guina stayed at the tavern.

…………

Makino is gentle, cheerful, kind, and caring.

After staying at the tavern for two days, Guina became good friends with her and affectionately called her Sister Makino.

Three or four days passed quickly.

this day.

"Makino, let's play!"

A cheerful, childlike voice came from the doorway.

A little boy with black hair, wearing a straw hat and short sleeves, stood at the entrance of the tavern, with gauze bandages tied around his face and arms.

Then two small figures emerged from behind him.

Little Ace with freckles on her cheeks.

And Sabo, with a top hat with goggles, short blond hair, and a missing tooth.

"Luffy, Ace, Sabo."

Makino was pleasantly surprised to see the three of them.

"Hey, Makino, long time no see."

Ace raised his hand, smiling as he greeted Makino.

"You, hello."

Sabo, on the other hand, was very polite.

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"Why are you here today? Are your injuries alright?"

Makino stood behind the counter, her hand supporting her cheek, looking at the three of them with a big smile.

"It's alright! It doesn't hurt at all anymore, hehe."

Seven-year-old Luffy grinned at her, his smile revealing his gums.

"He really is just a child; such a serious injury healed so quickly."

Makino looked at him and smiled gently.

That night, when she ran to Dadan's bandit house and saw the three of them, all three little guys were seriously injured, especially Luffy.

When she saw his appearance, she was terrified and couldn't help but shed many tears.

"But don't use too much force."

Makino gave Luffy a warning.

"I see."

Luffy still looks innocent and adorable.

“Dadan asked us to tell you that we are alright now, so don’t worry.”

Ace said to Makino.

"That's all for now."

He grinned at Luffy and Sabo beside him and said, "Let's go then."

"Oh!"

Luffy exclaimed excitedly.

"Hahaha."

Sabo laughed and ran out with the two of them.

Be careful on the road.

Makino looked at the three of them and gave them instructions, her eyes filled with a mixture of helplessness and doting.

Then she couldn't help but think of the black-haired boy.