Windmill Village.
Today, Windmill Village was the same as usual.
Some of the villagers went out to sea to fish, some went up the mountain to pick mountain vegetables and medicine, and some worked in the fields.
Women were washing clothes by the river that flowed through the village.
The young children were placed in the courtyard of the house, accompanied by dolls and other toys.
When the wind blew, it should have been peaceful.
However, Luffy was arguing with Karp in the yard.
"I've decided. I want to be a pirate!”
Luffy roared at Karp. He opened his mouth wide and roared at Karp to express his stance.
"Bastard."
Karp's iron fist directly hit Luffy's head.
Luffy hugged his head in pain.
His son, Dorag, was a revolutionary and was now a wanted criminal by the World Government.
His grandson Luffy wanted to be a pirate again?
Which pirate wasn't wanted?
However…
Karp suddenly thought of something and looked at Luffy in confusion." Didn't you always want to be a businessman? I remember a merchant named Lin En. Haven't you always wanted to go out to sea with him?”
"Arithmetic is too difficult," Luffy replied confidently.”
A week ago, the red-haired pirates returned to Windmill Village.
When Luffy came into contact with the Red-Haired Pirates, Rachiru and the others also became familiar with Luffy.
When Luffy said that he wanted to go out to sea with Lin En, Rachiru and the others laughed.
After that, Rachiru gave Luffy a few math questions.
As expected, Luffy did not get any of the questions right.
"Hahaha…"
After hearing his grandson's answer, Karp laughed out loud.
In Karp's courtyard, the sailors who had followed Karp back also laughed.
However, a smile was a smile.
Karp still didn't relax his training of Luffy.
He threw Luffy into the forest again and began a few days of training.
……
10th of June, 1510 of the Round Sea Calendar.
Lin En's merchant ship docked at Windmill Village again.
Different from the last time, there was a navy warship parked at the dock this time.
This was a naval warship with a dog head at the front.
Such an iconic bow was naturally Karp's flagship.
"Lin En, I'm here!"
Luffy waved at Lin En.
At this moment, Luffy was covered in bandages. This time, he had suffered a lot.
Karp was very serious when he was training Luffy.
After the ship docked, Lin En had people move the goods off the ship.
This time, the goods transported from the ship included cosmetics replenished from Roguetown, as well as stockings, underwear, and other women's clothing.
Apart from that, there were also some toys.
These were all small products that attracted traffic. The profits were not high, but they had to be sold.
Lin En left Weiss, La Tu, and the others to sell their goods and said to Nochko,""You have to study hard. These are all survival skills.”
Noki nodded.
She was very sensible.
She believed that what Lin En said was right.
"Lin En." Luffy squeezed out from the crowd.
Lin En looked at Luffy, who was almost turning into a mummy, and smiled."Did your grandfather train you again?”
"Yes, Grandpa is so annoying." Luffy lowered his head.
At this moment, Makino also pushed her cart to the dock.
Lin En took the initiative to wave at Machino.
Makino's face was red as she waved in response.
Lin En loaded the fruit wine onto the cart and walked towards the tavern with Makino and Luffy.
Outside the tavern.
Karp was wearing a dog-headed hat and sleeping on a chair.
Inside and outside the tavern, the navy soldiers were also drinking and having fun.
He could eat and sleep, and he did not put on airs like a naval hero at all.
Lin En did not greet Karp directly. Instead, he entered the tavern and took a headscarf and apron from behind the bar counter.
Every time he came to Machino's place, he would help prepare the meal.
Cutting meat, stir-frying.
Lin En was very good at it.
However, Lin En's knife was so eye-catching.
Although it was placed behind the bar counter every time, it still attracted attention.
The nodachi was not a weapon that ordinary people could use.
Those who knew how to use the nodachi were basically experts at sea.
Walker was Karp's adjutant. He was a colonel and was good at swordsmanship.
As a swordsman, he was curious about Lin En's sword.
Lin En skillfully drew a cross on the tomato and then boiled it in boiling water.
Then, he peeled the skin and divided it into two portions.
One was chopped and the other was cut into pieces.
He placed the beaten eggs into the hot pot.
Zi la ~~~
The fragrance of the egg liquid filled the air.
Then, he poured in the chopped tomatoes.
Stir-fry for a minute.
Then, he poured in the diced tomatoes.
He added some soy sauce, salt, vinegar, and other seasonings.
He poured it onto the rice that had already been scooped.
Tomato rice, done.
"Try it." Lin En said to Luffy.
Luffy swallowed his saliva, picked up a spoon, and quickly ate a plate.
However, before Luffy could eat the second plate…
Karp had woken up at some point. He sat on the bar counter, picked up a spoon, and took big bites. Then, he poured a plate into his mouth.
The eggs were very smooth and tender.
The sourness was also suitable, and at the same time, it stimulated one's appetite.
"I haven't had such an appetizing meal in a long time.”
"Grandpa, you ate all the food that Lin En made for me!”
"Hahaha, it's too delicious.”
Karp laughed, not feeling ashamed at all.
Luffy pouted and widened his eyes, protesting against Karp's robbery.
Lin En stir-fried another big pot before taking off his apron.
He took out the plum wine and poured a glass for Karp." I have something to ask Uncle Karp for help.”
Because they were very familiar with Luffy, there was no need for formalities between Lyn and Karp.
If you have something to say, say it directly.
Lin En believed that Karp also hated formalities.
Karp sipped his wine and savored it.
This taste was really special.
Makino also brought out dried fruits, immortal shells, and so on.
"Captain Kenna from Shields Town and Colonel Conrad from Roguetown have entrusted me to send you gifts. They all want to be promoted," said Lin En.”
"It's these troublesome fellows again."
Karp lost interest when he heard the word 'gift'.
If it were anyone else, he would have pretended to be asleep right now, and Walker would have chased them away.
However, Lin En and Karp were very familiar with each other, so he couldn't do that.
" I'm just helping them pass on the message," Lin En continued." After all, we still need their care in business."”
At this moment, Karp grabbed a handful of immortal shells and threw them into his mouth. He looked at Lin En and said,""Lin En, being a businessman in this chaotic world is not an easy thing. Do you want to consider joining the navy?"
Walker and the navy in the bar widened their eyes.
This seemed like a question, but it was actually an invitation.
"Not long ago, a pirate invited me and asked me a similar question.
I believe that since we have chosen our target, we should persevere until the end.
Moreover, it was precisely because the path chosen was very difficult that one would feel a sense of accomplishment after success that was enough to not regret it for the rest of their lives.”
Lin En's reply silenced Karp and the others.
Luffy deeply remembered what Lin En said.
"You won't regret it for the rest of your life?"
Karp muttered, then smiled and said,"It's a pity that you didn't get to meet him.”
He was referring to Roger.
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