The crowd froze.
Every onlooker stood there like a statue, staring blankly at Lao Cai.
What kind of competition was that supposed to be?!
How do a man and a woman even compete in that?!
And yet—
Just when everyone thought Huo Lisha would explode on the spot—
She actually agreed.
And not only that…
She looked excited?!
Then—
The two future leaders of the Second and Happo Navy walked off side by side, arm in arm, toward the seaside.
The members of both factions stood there in a daze, only snapping out of it when some curious spectators tried to follow.
"Stop right there!"
They immediately blocked the crowd.
What a joke!
The future leaders were going off to… relieve themselves.
And you want to watch?!
The result?
Needless to say—
Huo Lisha lost again.
And this time, she lost completely convinced.
Because Lao Cai…
Could pee against the wind without getting a single drop on himself.
It was practically a miracle.
Huo Lisha was utterly stunned.
Before this, she had never imagined a man could be this… imposing.
"Darling, you're… incredible!"
Instantly turning into a fangirl, she clung to Lao Cai's arm, eyes sparkling with admiration.
"Hahaha! Of course!"
Lao Cai was ecstatic.
He never imagined Arashi's "methods" would actually work—let alone earn him Huo Lisha's admiration.
Especially that moment when she was completely stunned by his "technique"—it was addictive.
If his bladder weren't empty, he'd probably demonstrate again just to make her kneel on the spot.
"Then… about our wedding?"
Huo Lisha ignored the stunned crowd and her subordinates, sticking close to Lao Cai as she asked shyly.
"No rush."
Lao Cai waved his hand.
"We'll hold an engagement ceremony first. Once we both become the new leaders, we'll have the wedding."
"Okay, okay! I'll do as you say!"
Huo Lisha nodded repeatedly, completely obedient.
This scene…
Left everyone speechless.
Who would've thought a domineering "iron lady" like her would be conquered by… this?
It was beyond comprehension.
"Come, let me introduce you."
Lao Cai brought Huo Lisha before Arashi.
"This is Mr. Arashi, a traveler—and an honored guest of the Happo Navy!"
"Hello, Mr. Arashi!"
Huo Lisha greeted him sweetly.
Her expression and tone almost made Arashi's skin crawl.
Meanwhile, Lao Cai proudly winked at Arashi—clearly saying, "Thanks!"
"Hello, hello."
Arashi forced a polite response.
"Seeing the future leaders of two great forces come together brings me great joy. So—allow me to arrange your engagement ceremony."
"Really?!"
Lao Cai was so excited he almost jumped.
"Thank you so much, Mr. Arashi!"
"Haha, no need. We're friends."
Arashi waved it off.
"Since you've reached an agreement, I won't disturb you further. Farewell."
He turned and left immediately.
He had to leave.
If he stayed any longer, just looking at Huo Lisha's appearance might make him lose control and punch her.
Behind him, her voice echoed:
"Darling, let's go to the seaside!"
"What for?"
"I want to watch you pee against the wind again! It's so cool!"
"Haha, plenty of time for that… well, I kinda need to go anyway."
Hearing that, Arashi shuddered and instantly sped up his escape.
These two are too much… absolutely untouchable.
After attending their engagement ceremony, Arashi successfully received his reward—5,000 travel points.
Mission complete.
Without hesitation, he brought Robin and Perona back to the Traveler.
If not for those points, he would've left long ago.
"Brother Arashi!"
Just as he returned to the deck, Chinjao's voice rang out.
Looking over, Arashi saw Chinjao and Lao Cai rushing toward the dock.
"Leaving already?"
Chinjao asked, puzzled.
"Did we fail to host you properly?"
"Haha, not at all."
Arashi waved his hand.
"This trip to Kano Country has been wonderful. Thank you for your hospitality—and Lao Cai's trust."
"You bastard!!!"
Lao Cai immediately exploded.
"Take back that 'thank you'! I should be thanking you! Without your help, I wouldn't know what to do!"
"Haha, that's your own talent."
Arashi smiled.
"But remember—don't lose your dignity just because she's strong. A real man fears nothing, even at home."
"Got it! I won't lose my pride!"
Chinjao stepped forward, his expression serious.
"Travel safely. And Robin—be careful. Most people aren't like me."
He paused.
"Take good care of my brother here. Make sure he eats well, sleeps well."
"Understood."
Robin nodded softly.
She knew—during their stay, Chinjao had secretly protected them.
"Chief Chinjao, Lao Cai!"
Arashi stepped forward and waved.
"Until we meet again!"
They waved back.
As the Traveler slowly sailed away, Chinjao let out a long breath.
"…Seems I overthought things."
He shook his head.
"That kid really is just a traveler."
He had been wary the whole time.
A young man with Conqueror's Haki, traveling with the "Devil of Ohara"—how could he not be cautious?
But now…
Watching the ship fade into the distance—
Chinjao sighed.
Then said quietly to Lao Cai:
"If one day… he stops traveling…"
"The world…"
"…will tremble because of him."
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