One Piece: Rayquaza of the Beasts Pirates

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Sanji raised an eyebrow smugly: "My masterpiece today, a cream chiffon cake."

The soft, golden-yellow cake base is covered with a thick layer of snow-white, sweet cream.

On the surface of the cream, Sanji ingeniously carved a beautiful butterfly using various fruits.

Bonnie had never seen such an exquisite and beautiful cake before. Her mouth opened slightly, and she couldn't help but swallow.

But she immediately looked at the bear and asked, "Father, can I eat this?"

“Eat up,” Kane replied with a smile. “This is my friend’s thoughtfulness.”

Upon seeing this, the bear nodded slightly.

Bonnie's eyes lit up instantly upon receiving permission.

She picked up the small knife next to the tray, but instead of eating it right away, she carefully divided the cake evenly according to the number of people present. Then she carefully picked up her own piece and began to taste it in small bites.

"Mmm! So...delicious!"

The moment Bonnie took a bite of the cake, her eyes widened in surprise; the sweet aroma instantly captivated her taste buds.

"Father, you should eat too!"

Bonnie picked up another piece of cake, stood on tiptoe, and handed it to the bear.

"Thank you, Bonnie." Big Bear didn't refuse his daughter's kindness. After tasting the flavor, he praised, "Mmm, it's really delicious."

“Right?” Bonnie smiled brightly.

"Go have fun."

Big Bear said with a smile.

Kane, however, saw an unyielding worry in his eyes.

“Don’t worry, there’s definitely a way to treat Bonnie’s illness,” Kane reassured her.

Not far away, with the help of Yamato and a few others who sympathized with Bonnie's plight, the lively Bonnie quickly relaxed.

Yamato enthusiastically told her about the interesting things in Wano Country, although it was mostly stories of fighting and killing, and some of them were not suitable for children, but Bonney seemed to really enjoy it.

She's a violent woman at heart.

Hiyori Kozuki, holding a shamisen, acts as the atmosphere maker.

"No matter the outcome, I want to thank you."

Big Bear said sincerely, "I haven't seen Bonnie this happy in a long time."

It's fair to say that Kane the Calamity and his crew completely overturned his understanding of the Beasts Pirates.

Before he arrived, he thought he would encounter a group of vicious criminals.

He even devised a scenario of enduring humiliation and hardship.

Once Bonnie recovers, he will send her back to the Kingdom of Sobel to be cared for, while he himself will stay behind to serve Kane.

Now it seems that Bonnie staying here might not be a bad idea.

However, it's still a bit early to say these things now.

The next day.

Windmill Village Wharf.

Kane finally saw Ace carrying a huge backpack.

"Please let me join you."

Ace looked solemn.

What else could Kane say?

"Welcome, Ace."

Big Bear's gaze, however, fell on the black-haired kid following behind Ace.

"Is that... Dragon's son?"

He secretly thought.

As one of the key figures in the revolutionary army, Kuma was well aware of Dragon's special interest in Windmill Village.

That wasn't about concern for his hometown; there was only one explanation he could think of: there were people in Windmill Village who were very important to him.

Now that he sees Luffy, whose facial features are somewhat similar to Dragon's, Kuma thinks the mystery may have been solved.

But Big Bear felt no surprise and just wanted to forget about it quietly.

Dragon's existence will only be an obstacle to this child's future life.

Golpo Mountain, home of mountain bandits.

"Boss, are we really not going to see Ace off?" one of the bandits asked.

"Don't go."

Dadan snorted coldly: "I'm so glad I finally got rid of this burden, I should be celebrating!"

The bandits exchanged knowing glances, realizing that their eldest sister had once again fallen into her stubborn but soft-hearted trap.

Before Ace left, he had prepared a large package for him, as if he wanted to pack up the entire bandit family's house inside.

"But... this might be the last time we see Ace."

"Yeah, yeah, the sea is rough and the waves are huge. Ace was so small, he might have died at any time."

The bandits deliberately sighed.

as predicted.

"A bunch of bastards! What nonsense are you spouting! How could that kid die so easily!"

Dadan cursed loudly, grabbed a wine bottle next to him as if to smash it, but his body betrayed him by standing up.

"Hmph! No matter what, that kid was raised by us, so we should still send him away."

"Yes, eldest sister!"

The bandits responded with laughter and merriment.

On the other side, at the Windmill Village Wharf.

"Ace! Don't forget our promise!"

Luffy waved and shouted.

"Don't worry, I will never die before you become an excellent pirate!"

Ace turned around and shouted loudly.

What a great flag!

Kane silently complained to himself.

At the dock, besides Luffy, a large group of people were seeing Ace off.

Makino and some other villagers.

Although Ace was mischievous and impolite before, after spending many years together, they had long been used to this energetic and decisive young man.

"Little Ace, have a safe journey!" Everyone waved goodbye.

"I'm sorry for causing you all trouble over the years." Ace bowed deeply, tears welling up in his eyes.

Ace bid farewell to the crowds who came to see him off, but his feet seemed to be rooted to the spot, his gaze fixed on the direction of Mount Gorbo, unwilling to move for a long time.

After a long silence, Ace finally turned and boarded the ship.

"Aren't we going to wait a little longer?" Kane asked.

"No need," Ace said, feigning nonchalance. "I already said goodbye properly before I came."

However, his gaze still couldn't help but drift towards the mountain road.

"However, it seems that some people still can't bear to part with you."

Kane's Observation Haki had already detected the commotion in the distance, and a smile crept onto his lips.

"Ace!"

Dust billowed from the direction of Mount Gorbo, and the bandits led by Dadan were scrambling and stumbling, running with all their might, shouting Ace's name in unison as they ran.

"Dadan! And everyone else!"

Ace's tears instantly burst forth.

In the blink of an eye, the bandits rushed to the dock, panting heavily.

Dadan took a deep breath and roared with all her might, "You brat! You better stay safe and sound! Do you hear me?!"

The other bandits remained silent, simply waving their hands vigorously, leaving the final farewell to Dadan and Ace.

"I will!"

Tears blurred his vision, but Ace forced a bright smile: "Thank you for taking care of me all these years!"

"You bastard! Why say such things before you leave?"

Dadan could no longer hold back and burst into tears.

“Ace, you have a wonderful mother,” Kane exclaimed.

"A good mom, huh?"

Ace stared intently at Dadan's figure, as if trying to etch her into his mind.