9: Chapter 9 Crisis Moment(The author is on vacation today, so there's an extra chapter.)
Luffy and Uta have been in Shimotsuki Village for more than half a month, and their relationship with the other two has grown stronger over time.
Sunlight streamed down the paths of Shimotsuki Village as Luffy and Zoro walked side by side.Luffy was explaining the techniques of the Six Powers of the Navy to Zoro, his eyes sparkling with anticipation for future adventures with his crew.Zoro listened attentively to Luffy's instructions, pondering how to integrate the Six Powers with his own swordplay.
Inside the dojo, Zoro wielded his three swords, his clothes soaked with sweat.Encouraged by Luffy, he practiced the shaving technique again and again.Each swing of the sword reflected Zoro's pursuit of greater power.Kuina was also practicing the Six Powers nearby; Luffy had taught her the Marine Six Powers a few days ago.Meanwhile, Uta sat to the side practicing the Hundred Music Score, her melodious singing making the group's singing even more energetic.
As night fell, they sat around the campfire, sharing their stories and dreams.Laughter echoed through the night sky, seemingly lighting up the stars.During this time, the four of them had become inseparable partners.They grew together, faced challenges together, and their friendship grew stronger.After hearing about Luffy's dream, Kuina decided to join him, experiencing various adventures and fulfilling her own dream.
The next day, after hearing Luffy's words, Koushirou finally realized his mistake.He called his daughter to his room for a heart-to-heart talk and finally agreed to let her pursue her dream.As for Kuina, she was fine when she learned that her daughter wanted to join Luffy as a pirate when she grew up.However, Luffy was severely punished by Koushirou under the guise of training.After all, are all squinty-eyed monsters?
"Fine, since my daughter has made this decision, as her father I can't say much.But kid, remember this: if my daughter doesn't achieve her dream, you'll be forced to have your stomach cut open as an apology," Koushirou said with a dark face.
"Yes, sir," Luffy agreed immediately without daring to waste any more words, but in his heart he was thinking, "Zoro said he would commit seppuku if he couldn't fulfill his dream, and now Koushirou is saying the same thing.What, do I have two stomachs?"
Luffy lowered his head, secretly relieved that he hadn't blurted out his true thoughts.He silently swore to Koushirou as he carefully broke free from his grasp.As soon as he stepped outside, he saw a cheerful Kuina humming a tune as she walked towards him.
Sunlight bathed the man, as if draping him in a golden glow.His steps were light, as if he were walking on clouds, each step carrying a joyful rhythm.Luffy couldn't help but be infected by his good mood, and a smile appeared on his face as well.
Kuina noticed Luffy, so she quickened her pace and came forward to greet him with a high-five.Luffy could feel her enthusiasm, like a warm spring breeze caressing his face.
"Hey!Luffy, you look like you've been through a big battle!" she said with a smile.
"Hmm.I guess so." Luffy scratched his head with a wry smile."It's just that I was the one who got beaten up," Luffy added in his mind.
"But judging from your current appearance, you should be alright." She patted Luffy's shoulder."Let's go, I'm going to get the whetstone anyway, and we can also clear our heads and forget about all those unpleasant things!"
Luffy nodded.It seemed that this was the moment when Kuina went to the roof to get the whetstone and fell to her death.He was just thinking about how to complete the mission, so he followed Kuina's footsteps and walked with her toward the house where the whetstone was stored.
"Luffy, hold the ladder for me from the ground, I'm going up to get the whetstone," Kuina said.She carefully climbed the ladder, while Luffy held it steady from the ground.Just as Kuina got the whetstone and was about to return, her foot suddenly slipped, and she lost her balance and fell rapidly to the ground.Just when Kuina thought she was going to die.
"Dead wood, fallen wood, life cushion"
At this critical moment, Luffy, who was standing below, immediately activated his Devil Fruit power to inflate his body and catch Kuina steadily.Kuina seemed to be frightened, and her delicate body kept trembling.
"Kuina, are you alright?Are you hurt?" Luffy asked with concern.
Kuina composed herself, shook her head, and said in a slightly trembling voice, "I'm fine, thank you, Luffy." She looked at Luffy, her eyes sparkling with gratitude and trust.
Luffy smiled and said easily, "Don't mention it, we're partners!" His smile was as bright as the sun, which gradually calmed Kuina down.
"Mission complete.Rewards have been issued.Please dispose of them as needed."