Uchiha Puppet Master, Starting from One Piece.

He simply took out his Bailey and handed it over, asking the boss to deliver it to the designated place later.

This kind of seafood is best taken to a restaurant to be cooked...

Chapter 21 Red-Haired Shanks

As the sun set over the sea, its orange glow spread across the streets of Sicily. After leaving the shipyard, Bai Yu and his two companions bought a large amount of seafood and had the owner deliver it to a seafood restaurant near the pier.

As the sun set, we headed straight to the seafood restaurant next to the pier. As soon as we stepped inside, the rich aroma of fresh seafood wafted over us. Live lobsters, plump crabs, and tender shellfish were neatly arranged on the counter, a dazzling array of choices.

Matsumoto Rangiku was the first to find a seat by the window. She casually flipped through the menu, her eyes full of excitement: "It's not easy to come to this pure land, so I must treat myself well. I'll have some lobster, crab, and scallops, as well as a pot of seafood soup, along with some fresh fruits and vegetables."

Robin smiled and agreed, lightly tapping the sashimi on the menu: "Let's order another sashimi platter. The seafood here is fresh, so the sashimi should taste great."

Bai Yu naturally had no objections. He called the shop assistant to place the order and asked the waiter to cook the seafood that had been delivered earlier.

Then, gazing out the window at the sea, a gentle evening breeze carried a faint fishy smell, and the image of his own pirate ship after its completion immediately came to mind.

Before long, the dishes were served one after another. The bright red crab meat was plump and full of sweetness when broken open.

The braised lobster, coated in a rich sauce, is tender and flavorful.

Scallops topped with minced garlic and cheese, grilled to a fragrant crisp, the sashimi platter with its clear marbling, dipped in special soy sauce, are fresh, sweet, and refreshing, paired with a rich and delicious seafood broth, every bite is an ultimate taste experience. In fact, in the world of One Piece, mountain delicacies are the ultimate cuisine.

However, there was no way around it; the pier was too far from the mainland, and there really wasn't anything worth visiting on the mainland of Cocossia Island.

"Seriously, let's start recruiting crew members once our ship is ready."

Matsumoto Rangiku spoke first.

"We definitely need to recruit crew members, but they must be people that everyone agrees with."

Matsumoto Rangiku picked up a lobster and ate it with great relish, oblivious to the little bit of sauce on her lips. She mumbled, "This seafood is so delicious, much better than the buffet on the merchant ship. I wish the ship's kitchen could make it taste like this in the future."

Nico Robin carefully handed her a tissue to wipe the sauce from the corner of her mouth and said softly, "Once the ship is built, we can store fresh seafood and slowly study cooking techniques. Maybe we can make dishes that suit our tastes even better."

"Oh, Robin, you're such a kind person..."

Matsumoto Rangiku kept talking as she spoke.

In contrast, Nico Robin just smiled. She found Matsumoto Rangiku really interesting, as he was usually very easygoing.

Bai Yu ate slowly and leisurely, while refilling their drinks, creating a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

"Yes, I've rested well these past two days, and I have exactly one month to use my abilities."

Uchiha Hakuba still had his own agenda. By opening the world of Bleach with his Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, he might be able to gain a new partner with a Zanpakuto.

After a satisfying meal, the night had deepened, and the shops along the streets lit up with warm yellow lights, while the noise from the bars drifted on the evening breeze.

Matsumoto Rangiku put down her cutlery, a hint of longing flashing in her eyes. She grabbed Robin's wrist and looked at Shiraha: "Since we're free tonight, why don't we go to a bar, have a few drinks and relax? We can't just stay cooped up all the time."

Nico Robin smiled and nodded, and Bai Yu did not refuse either. After the three of them paid the bill, they headed towards the liveliest bar not far away.

The bar was dimly lit, with loud, energetic music playing in the background. The aroma of alcohol mingled with the smell of smoke, and people danced freely on the dance floor while the bar was filled with customers drinking and chatting.

The three of them found a corner to sit down. Matsumoto Rangiku was the first to order a whiskey on the rocks, while Robin chose a fruit wine with a lower alcohol content.

"I want something special."

"Handsome guys, I recommend you try this special cocktail, Pink Memories. It's slightly bitter at first, but has a smooth and sweet aftertaste."

A pretty female bartender recommended it.

Uchiha Hakuba nodded and asked the waiter to bring him a cup to try first.

A moment later, three waiters brought a tray to the table, placing the whiskey, fruit wine, and special cocktail in turn before turning to leave. Uchiha Shiraha picked up the cocktail, took a small sip, and a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes.

"not bad."

Matsumoto Rangiku took a sip of whiskey, her delicate eyebrows slightly raised, her eyes full of amazement: "This whiskey has a rich and refreshing taste, I'll have another glass later."

They had barely taken a few sips when three well-dressed men walked towards them. The one in the lead had slicked-back hair and wore a lot of gold and silver jewelry. As soon as he entered the bar, he looked Rangiku and Robin up with a flirtatious gaze, a greasy smile playing on his lips: "I didn't expect there to be such beautiful women in this little town. Come and have a few drinks with us, and you'll get your share of the benefits."

As he spoke, he prepared to walk over and reach out to touch Rangiku's shoulder.

A cold glint flashed in Rangiku's eyes as she turned to avoid his touch, slamming her wine glass heavily onto the table.

That's how it is in the world of pirates; the vast majority of pirates who set sail are not good people.

Beautiful women are naturally more likely to be harassed.

Seeing this, Matsumoto Rangiku didn't back down, her tone sharp: "Put your filthy hands away, or you'll only make a fool of yourself." The man's face darkened immediately, and his two henchmen stepped forward, their expressions menacing: "You shameless woman, do you know who we are? In Sicily, no one dares to talk to us like that!"

The leader was even more arrogant, reaching out to grab Robin's wrist while cursing, "You ungrateful bastards, today I'll teach you a lesson!"

Just as his hand was about to touch Robin, a force suddenly slapped his wrist away, and he staggered back a few steps, falling flat on his face.

"Get lost, don't disturb our drinking."

Seeing this, the three men were instantly enraged. Thinking that Uchiha Hakuyu was just an ordinary young man, they rolled up their sleeves and were about to step forward to attack: "Dare to meddle? We'll take care of you all today!"

Seeing this, the surrounding guests quickly moved aside. Everyone recognized that the three men were a combination of pirates and bandits, who usually acted arrogantly and no one dared to provoke them. They couldn't help but feel worried for Bai Yu and his companions.

Just as a conflict was about to erupt, the bar's door was pushed open, and the evening breeze, carrying the darkness of night, rushed in, instantly silencing the noisy bar. A tall, imposing figure walked in, with red hair and three scars on his face.

"Why is Shanks, who's supposed to be on the Grand Line, here? Isn't it said that once you go to the Grand Line, you can never come back?"

Clearly, this isn't a place that just got internet access. Everyone knows about famous pirates like Shanks, as it's common knowledge.

Chapter 22 Kusanagi Sword

As Shanks finished speaking, a hint of surprise flashed in Matsumoto Rangiku's eyes.

Even though this person seemed harmless, she sensed from her woman's intuition the calm aura emanating from him, which was clearly being deliberately concealed. Such behavior was far beyond that of ordinary pirates.

Similarly, Nico Robin already understood what was going on when she heard the other party reveal their identity.

As the devil's child who roams the high seas, Nico Robin also frequently pays attention to wanted posters, since she can't just provoke some powerful pirates.

"Shiroha, Rangiku-san, this is Shanks, the great pirate from the Grand Line. His strength is enough to dominate the entire sea."

Having witnessed Aokiji's strength, Nico Robin already had a good understanding of these great pirates whose net worth was nearly a billion.

Uchiha Shiraha naturally knew Shanks, and also knew the real reason why this guy could command the respect of even the Fleet Admiral.

Uchiha Hakuba didn't speak, but just smiled and raised his glass. He was wondering if Shanks had already obtained the Nika Fruit by now.

Similarly, upon seeing this, Matsumoto Rangiku's strange expression vanished, replaced by curiosity and cheerfulness. She picked up her whiskey glass, smiled, and stood up, saying, "It's quite a pleasure to drink with a renowned pirate. I'll toast you."

Shiraha and Matsumoto Rangiku both raised their glasses, and Robin followed suit, a gentle smile playing on her lips: "Thank you for helping us out earlier. We'll remember this favor."

Shanks laughed heartily, waved his hand dismissively, pulled up a chair and sat down next to Bai Yu, bringing his glass to his lips.

He didn't notice that his glass was already empty. He took several sips but couldn't get any wine. A look of confusion appeared on his face. He scratched his red hair, turned to Beckman beside him, and asked curiously, "Beckman, where's my wine? It was just here a moment ago. How did it suddenly disappear?"

Beckman sighed and poured Shanks another glass of wine from the bottle behind him, his tone laced with indulgence as he complained, "Boss, you finished it three minutes ago and completely forgot about it."

The red-haired crew members around them were already used to it, and they all suppressed their laughter and lowered their heads to drink.

"Boss, with your memory, you might forget even your own name in a little while."

Lucky Roux, an obese man wearing small tinted sunglasses, a green hat, a green and white striped shirt, a yellow coat, a blue belt, beige pants, and red sneakers, with a piece of meat in his mouth, began to tease Shanks.

"Hahahaha...Really? I didn't even realize it. Looks like last night's hangover made me sluggish."

Shanks took the glass, tilted his head back and took a big gulp, a satisfied smile instantly spreading across his face. He completely ignored the crew's teasing and moved closer to Bai Yu.

His eyes gleamed as he stared at the long sword behind him, asking curiously, "Young man, your sword looks really powerful. Is it a famous sword? Can I take a look?"

Before Bai Yu could respond, he reached for his knife, but in his haste, he accidentally knocked over a wine glass on the table, spilling wine all over himself. He paused, looked down at his wet clothes, and then scratched his head and grinned foolishly, "Oops, I messed up by accident, sorry, sorry."

Matsumoto Rangiku was speechless. Are all great pirates like this?

He then smiled and handed her a tissue: "Shanks-san, you're too absent-minded. You even got yourself wet while drinking. If word gets out, your pirate friends on the Grand Line will probably make you the subject of their gossip."

Nico Robin couldn't help but smile, her eyes full of laughter. The Shanks in front of her was completely different from the calm and domineering pirate who could roam the Grand Line in the rumors. Instead, he was like a big kid who hadn't grown up, cute and nonsensical.

Pirates like this seem pretty good...

Uchiha Hakuba was actually quite interested in swords from the One Piece world, especially Shanks's sword, Griffin.

What are the differences between the so-called Supreme Grade Swords Twelve and the Kusanagi Sword, the most outstanding sword in the Naruto world?

"It's just an ordinary longsword, nothing special. If Shanks is interested, he can take a look."

Upon hearing this, Shanks' eyes lit up instantly. He cautiously reached out and gently touched the scabbard. Then, seeing Uchiha Shiraha's gaze, he quickly took out Griffin.

"Come, Brother Bai Yu, take a look at my knife."

As he was speaking, he suddenly remembered something, stood up abruptly, and forgot that he was sitting in a chair with his feet on it, almost falling flat on his face.

Fortunately, Beckman, who was standing nearby, reacted quickly and caught him.

Shanks steadied himself, showing no embarrassment whatsoever. Instead, he patted Beckman on the shoulder and shouted, "Beckman, quick, bring out our treasured rum! We're going to have a good drink with the three of you today, until we're all drunk!"

Beckman sighed helplessly, but still turned around and ordered the crew to fetch some drinks. The crew cheered and the atmosphere in the bar instantly became lively.

The Kusanagi sword originates from mythology. Although the one in Uchiha Hakuba's hand is a replica, it utilizes the most outstanding extraterrestrial meteorite in the Naruto world, making it virtually indestructible.

At the same time, the sword can resonate with the wielder's chakra. Unlike the world of One Piece, where injecting chakra would damage the sword itself, the Kusanagi sword's unique feature allows chakra to have room to play its role.

However, in the world of One Piece, Armament Haki can be used to forge swords into even more durable black blades.

Shanks tried to infuse the Kusanagi sword with Haki, but the sword was instantly blackened by Armament Haki, and his fingers went numb from the shock of the chakra flowing inside the sword.

He grimaced and waved his hand, saying, "Why is this sword so shy?"

Bai Yu gripped the Griffin and tried to infuse it with a trace of chakra. The blade only trembled slightly. Although it could not resonate like the Kusanagi Sword, he could feel its unparalleled rigidity.

He couldn't help but flick his sword lightly, a sharp sword aura grazing the ground and leaving shallow scratches on the stone slab.

"It's amazing."

The black sword, forged by the user's own domineering aura, exudes power with every gesture.

"Haha, isn't that amazing!"

Shanks came over, took the Griffin from Bai Yu's hand, and then put the Kusanagi sword back into his hand.

"Your sword is special, but you may not yet know how to truly use a sword."

Shanks looked at Uchiha Hakuha's face and suddenly smiled: "Well, that's true, you still look quite young."

The laughter in the bar had long since faded into the night. Shanks, clutching a barrel of liquor, was getting quite tipsy but his spirits remained high. He suddenly slammed his hand on the table and stood up, ignoring his staggering steps, loudly inviting Bai Yu and the other two: "The drinks here aren't enough! Come on, let's go to my ship. I have some treasured Binks liquor and freshly caught seafood. Let's continue the feast until we're completely drunk!"