"Captain, I want to visit Syrup Village."
Usopp said to Shanks beside him.
"Usopp, didn't you say you weren't going back?"
Shanks said to Usopp.
Usopp sighed, "Yeah, I didn't plan to go back. My longing for the sea made me leave my wife and child, causing many to resent me. But I still care about them, so I'll just sneak back."
Hearing Usopp's words, Shanks nodded.
"Then let's go to Syrup Village. But before that, shouldn't we have a feast?!"
"Captain, I'll prepare the drinks."
The atmosphere on Shanks' ship rose.
After all, having a captain who loved feasts made it hard for the mood not to rise.
Ryuya didn't know that Shanks had also decided to return to Syrup Village.
Due to the Admiral-class warship, Ryuya and the others traveled across the sea incredibly fast.
In just a few days, they arrived at Syrup Village.
Stepping onto her homeland again, Kaya felt an unprecedented sense of familiarity.
Taking a deep breath, Kaya said to the women, "Come on, I'll take you to my house. I'll make you a lot of delicious food."
After all, she was born on this island and was a native.
So, inviting everyone was perfectly normal.
"Really? I want to eat a lot of delicious food."
Roran's eyes lit up at the mention of food.
She was already thinking about how much to eat.
Seeing Roran's excitement, Ryuya smiled, embracing her.
Then, everyone walked towards the center of the island.
It was a triumphant return.
Kaya didn't hide her and the others' identities.
Everyone wore Navy justice cloaks, the gentle breeze caressing them, making them look very imposing.
"Look, look, is that Kaya?"
"Kaya actually became a Navy member!"
"Amazing! Kaya is so impressive!"
Syrup Village was a small island.
In a short time, news of Kaya's return spread throughout the island.
Neighbors came to Kaya's house.
They had heard that Kaya was going to apprentice under Admiral White Dove, but they didn't believe it at first.
In their eyes, Syrup Village was just a small village.
Although Kaya's family was the richest on the island, it was impossible for her to join an Admiral's ship.
However, they didn't expect Kaya to actually succeed.
Among the crowd, a man with a sniper's windproof goggles, a light brown headscarf, and a long nose saw this scene.
Tears uncontrollably welled up in his eyes.
He looked rather pathetic, but the light in his eyes was exceptionally bright.
"Kaya, you really did it. That's wonderful!"
Usopp murmured, genuinely happy for Kaya joining Admiral White Dove's ship, representing a bright future.
Usopp clenched his fists.
Kaya had already set sail, but he hadn't made any progress. Besides playing pirate games with children, he hadn't improved at all.
No, this will widen the gap between him and Kaya!
Usopp thought, and an idea formed in his mind.
Looking at the crowd, Usopp slowly retreated.
After greeting the islanders, Kaya took everyone to her home.
Kaya's parents had recovered well.
Seeing Kaya and Ryuya arrive, they were overjoyed.
"Kaya, why didn't you tell your parents you were coming back? By the way, thank you so much to Admiral White Dove last time. If it weren't for you, we don't know what would have happened to our family. We must treat you well."
Kaya's parents were incredibly enthusiastic.
For them, Ryuya not only saved their lives but also cared for their daughter.
Their daughter had joined Admiral White Dove's ship, representing supreme honor.
It also represented safety.
In their eyes, Navy Admirals were the strongest.
White Dove was currently very popular, so he would definitely protect their daughter.
Thinking this, Kaya's parents worked even harder.
They pulled Kaya into the kitchen to prepare delicious food for everyone.
"Delicious food, delicious food, delicious food~"
Roran kept murmuring, adorably.
"Alright, don't worry, you'll get plenty,"
Ain said, "Kaya and her parents are so enthusiastic."
"Yeah, I'm looking forward to Kaya's cooking,"
Stella said to everyone.
Usually, Stella cooked.
So, trying other people's cooking helped her improve her own.
As everyone enjoyed this peaceful moment,
a knock came from outside.
Just as Stella was about to open the door, Ryuya used Soru to reach the door. ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs, ᴘʟᴇᴀsᴇ ᴠɪsɪᴛ NovᴇlFire(.)nᴇt
Opening the door, he saw a familiar face.
"Are you looking for Kaya? She's cooking."
Usopp looked at White Dove, subconsciously swallowing.
This was Admiral White Dove!
If he could join White Dove's ship like Kaya, that would be great.
With Ryuya's help, he could definitely become stronger!
To avoid falling too far behind Kaya, Usopp had decided to apprentice under Ryuya!
"Whi, Whi, White Dove Admiral, I'm not here for Kaya. I'm here for you."
Usopp's courage was quite low.
Even speaking normally in front of Ryuya was difficult.
Usopp took a deep breath…
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