The restaurant was very quick to serve, and apart from the camel leg, some simple dishes were continuously brought to the table by the waiters.
"Two more servings of the same!"
Yang Tao looked at Smoker and asked with a smile, "You guys came here for Luffy and his crew?"
Smoker hummed softly and said, "That kid has already arrived at Alabasta, but unfortunately, he was saved by Ace, the second division commander of Whitebeard of the Four Emperors."
"I have a premonition they will definitely come here."
Yang Tao laughed, "Your premonition is correct. He will be here in the next two days, either tomorrow or the day after."
"However, aren't you afraid of getting into trouble if you catch him?"
Smoker: "…"
"No matter what, we'll send him to Impel Down first. A pirate is a pirate!"
"Luffy? At most, he's an adventurer. He doesn't commit any acts of burning, killing, or looting. There are almost no people who have died directly by his hand since he set sail until now."
This wasn't Yang Tao trying to make excuses for Luffy, but Luffy really seemed to be unable to kill people…
In fact, no one on his entire ship seemed to be able to kill people, though the number of people they injured or knocked out was countless.
"However, you're right, a pirate is a pirate. How about we go take down Crocodile after dinner?"
Smoker: "…"
He suddenly felt that not leaving just now was an extremely irrational decision.
Although he really wanted to capture Crocodile, he was, after all, a Warlord of the Sea recognized by the World Government, theoretically in the same camp as him.
"Smoker, Tashigi, don't be shy, let's eat and talk."
Tashigi was a bit embarrassed, but Yang Tao had already pushed a plate of something similar to beef fried rice in front of her.
Yang Tao looked at the motionless Smoker and said with a chuckle, "Oh, by the way, Smoker, do you want to hear some exciting news?"
"Go on."
"I don't think you'll catch Luffy this time either."
Smoker, with a cigarette dangling from his mouth, looked at Yang Tao with his unique gaze and said, "This news isn't exciting at all."
"And I will definitely capture Straw Hat."
Uh, what a strange, mysterious confidence, but Yang Tao could understand it, after all, Luffy's strength at this stage was truly not strong.
"I'm not curious about other things right now. I'm very curious about why you are here."
"To watch a good show. A group of bounty hunters is about to arrive at Alabasta. I want to see if Luffy can escape this time."
Smoker frowned slightly.
"Bounty hunters, could it be the bounty hunter group that calls themselves ninjas?"
Ninjas? Warriors are not as brave as Naruto.
"You've heard their name?"
"Yes, bounty hunters who appeared from the East Blue. After arriving at Loguetown, they defeated all the pirates who were preparing to head to the Grand Line."
"According to the message sent to me by the branch, the prisons were not enough back then, and they had to temporarily load ships to other branches to make room. Are they targeting the Straw Hat Pirates?"
Yang Tao chuckled and nodded, but they weren't targeting the Straw Hat Pirate King; their target was the Straw Hat Pirates.
Just as Yang Tao was waiting for the roasted camel leg, to his surprise, two figures burst in through the door, ran to the bar, and rhythmically slapped the table, shouting, "Boss, water! Water! Water!"
"Boss, give me five buckets!!"
Yang Tao: "…"
Although both had sun-protective veils on their heads, just by their voices, one could tell it was Luffy and Usopp.
However, the focus now wasn't Luffy and Usopp, but Smoker and Tashigi sitting in front of him.
The two guys in the back were making such a racket, yet Smoker was still talking seriously with Tashigi, completely ignoring the commotion behind them.
"I suspected they and…" when I knew Straw Hat was targeting Crocodile.
Yang Tao helplessly reached out and waved his hand in front of Smoker, attracting Smoker's attention, then pointed to Luffy and Usopp in the back who were frantically chugging water from buckets: "Straw Hat Luffy."
Smoker reacted then, immediately turned his head, and Luffy, who sensed his gaze, also looked over. For a moment, the atmosphere solidified.
The next moment, Luffy and Usopp grabbed their buckets and ran out, "Ahhhhhh… why is this guy here too?!"
"Run fast!! Take the buckets with you."
Luffy and Usopp yelled as they carried the buckets and ran out of the restaurant.
Smoker said with a grim face, "Damn it! Don't think you can run."
"Go, gather all the Marines."
After giving the order, he immediately got up and chased out the door, leaving Tashigi alone in disarray in the restaurant.
"Wait for me, Mr. Smoker!"
She stood up, then remembered Yang Tao, quickly turned and bowed, saying, "Mr. Yang, thank you for your hospitality."
Yang Tao looked at the camel leg that had just been served on the table, then looked at the bustling street outside.
He directly put the camel leg into his backpack and shouted to the waiter, "Check, please."
The camel leg could be eaten anytime, but if he missed the excitement, it would be gone. Leaving the restaurant, Yang Tao walked directly towards Crocodile's casino, Rain Dinners.
On the way, a reindeer ran past him.
'Holy cow, it's Chopper!'
The second most interesting creature to Yang Tao in the entire One Piece world.
Just as he was about to chase after him, he saw Chopper get knocked away by a group of Marines, get up from the ground, and directly dart into a nearby alley.
'So cute, I'd be doing myself a disservice if I didn't rub him a few times!'
Yang Tao chased after him without another word.
His speed was much faster than Chopper's; almost in an instant, he caught up with Chopper, who had returned to his original form, in the alley.
He reached out and picked him up directly.
"What a beautiful reindeer, and he feels so good!"
Chopper, who originally wanted to struggle, distorted his body upon hearing Yang Tao's praise, a satisfied smile on his face as he said, "Oh, you're so annoying! Even if you praise me like this, I won't be happy, you idiot."
While Chopper was engrossed in the praise and couldn't extricate himself, Yang Tao quickly rubbed him, a satisfied smile on his face. Chopper's fur was even softer than he had imagined, especially his chubby body combined with his soft fur, it was simply an advanced version of a Cat.
He subconsciously wanted to bury his head in and take a deep sniff, but as soon as he lowered his head, he was blocked by Chopper's hand.
"Hey, are you an idiot? How can you do such a rude thing?"
Yang Tao looked at Chopper, who was pouting, and felt a little regretful that he hadn't gone to Drum Island to abduct him. He immediately said with a smile, "You can't blame me, it's because you're so cute."
"Id-idiot!"
His mouth wasn't honest, but his body was quite honest!
Yang Tao reached out and stroked Chopper's chin like he was teasing a Cat. It was clear that Chopper liked it too, as he slightly lifted his chin.
Just then, Tashigi suddenly ran over from the other side, saw Yang Tao petting the 'raccoon dog,' and paused, saying, "Mr. Yang?"
"Excuse me, have you seen Mr. Smoker?"
"Rain Dinners Casino, they ran over there."
Yang Tao pointed to the pyramid-shaped Rain Dinners Casino in the distance. Tashigi immediately bowed to express her gratitude, then ran towards the casino.
At this moment, Chopper also came to his senses, broke free from Yang Tao's sinful large hand, and landed on the ground.
"Who are you?"
Yang Tao raised an eyebrow slightly and said with a smile, "Since you asked sincerely, I will mercifully tell you."
He held out his hand, and a golden business card appeared in his palm.
"Mr. Chopper, this is my business card. Oh, by the way, I also have some excellent golden apples here. Would you like to try them?"