One Piece: The sky is azure, I just time-traveled today.

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The question, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, rippled through the quiet air of the bar.

Xia Qi slowly straightened up, her smile fading slightly, and her gaze turned to Liu Jiu with a deeper level of inquiry.

Looking for Dad? That's a lot of information.

She didn't rush to speak, but gracefully returned to the bar, lit another slender cigarette, and waited to see what would happen.

Liu Jiu lowered his head and calmly met Bonnie's eyes, which were filled with longing and uncertainty. The little girl's eyes were just like those of a small animal trapped in a snare, clearly afraid, yet stubbornly refusing to show her fear.

“Not here.” His answer remained concise and straightforward.

Bonnie's face tightened instantly, her lips pressed into a pale line, the light in her eyes dimmed, and a faint mist began to gather in them.

But Liu Jiu's next words made her suddenly raise her head.

"We need to go out to sea to find him."

Liu Jiu's voice was very steady.

"He is now one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

“Traces,” he paused, as if searching for a more accurate word, “are always elusive.”

The term "Seven Warlords of the Sea" seemed to possess a magical power, causing the air in the bar to freeze for a moment.

Xia Qi's fingers, holding the cigarette, paused slightly, and ash fell in a flurry. Her gaze sharpened as she looked at Liu Jiu, then slowly returned to Bonnie's small face, which, though dirty, still revealed her features.

Pink hair... Shichibukai... Several keywords collided and combined rapidly in her mind.

A startling guess gradually surfaced.

Bartholomew Kuma, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!

...According to the intelligence, he does indeed have a daughter! Moreover, he made a deal with the World Government to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea in order to treat his daughter's extremely rare Blue Jade Scale Disease.

Xia Qi took a deep drag on her cigarette, suppressing the shock in her heart. She looked at Liu Jiu, her eyes filled with the meaning of "You're really something, kid."

So, he really did infiltrate the Celestial Dragons' territory and even brought the girl out with him!?

This move, this audacity, is really... no, no, this is so unlike his usual style!

I never expected... that someone who seemed so calm and collected could be so incredibly powerful when he took action!

Bonney was clearly stunned by the term "Shichibukai." Despite her young age, she didn't seem to be completely unaware of the title. The tears in her eyes faded, replaced by a light mixed with bewilderment, shock, and a faint glimmer of hope.

"The Seven Warlords of the Sea... Father?" she murmured to herself, as if processing this unbelievable information.

Liu Jiu didn't offer any further explanation. He reached out and gently patted Bonnie's head, his movements slightly clumsy, yet carrying a strange, comforting power.

"Eat something first, we'll talk after you've eaten your fill!"

Bonnie looked up at Liu Jiu's calm and expressionless face, and finally her gaze fell on Xia Qi. She was still wary, but her previous hostility seemed to have lessened a little.

"Gurgle, gurgle...!"

The ensuing hunger eventually took over.

She loosened her grip on Liu Jiu's clothes and climbed onto the bar stool next to the bar.

"Give me meat! I want to eat meat so I'll have the strength to go find my dad!"

Chapter 139 The Gluttonous Woman, "Purple Sword" Becomes Famous Throughout the World

Bonnie's big eyes were fixed on Shakky, and she slammed her little hand on the bar, her voice stern and unwavering: "Meat! I want lots and lots of meat! I need to be full to have the strength to go find my daddy!"

This demeanor is nothing like that of a four or five-year-old child; it's more like that of a little queen issuing commands.

Xia Qi was taken aback by her sudden "order," then chuckled. She shook her head, turned and walked towards the kitchen, muttering, "Okay, okay, here's meat for you, plenty."

A short while later, Xia Qi brought out a large plate of freshly fried meat, its aroma filling the air.

Bonnie's eyes lit up instantly, and she grabbed a fork and couldn't wait to dig in.

However, as soon as she put the steak in her mouth, her little brows furrowed tightly.

"Ptooey!" She spat the meat out of her mouth back onto the plate without any hesitation, her little face scrunched up. "It's not good! It's too old! And the taste is weird!"

Xia Qi's smile froze. She had always been quite confident in her cooking skills, and this was the first time someone, especially such a little one, had so bluntly criticized her.

“Little one, being a picky eater isn’t good,” Xia Qi tried to reason with him.

"It's just not tasty!" Bonnie pushed the plate forward, crossed her arms, and turned her face away angrily. "I want to eat delicious meat!"

Xia Qi looked at Liu Jiu with a helpless expression and gestured with her eyes: "You're in charge of dealing with this little troublemaker you brought back."

Liu Jiu caught Xia Qi's gaze, then glanced at Bonnie, who stubbornly ignored the plate of pork chops, his face remaining expressionless. He silently stood up and walked straight to the kitchen.

Xia Qi was somewhat surprised, raised an eyebrow, and followed. She leaned against the kitchen door, watching Liu Jiu skillfully tie on his apron, check the ingredients, start the fire, heat the pot... his movements were fluid and rhythmic.

"Tsk, I didn't expect you to have this skill," Xia Qi teased.

Liu Jiu didn't respond, focusing on his work. He selected a high-quality beef tenderloin, precisely slicing it into even, thick slices, and marinated it briefly with a special sauce. The oil temperature in the pan was perfectly controlled; the slices of meat sizzled enticingly as they hit the pan, flames rising, which he then precisely controlled.

Soon, a richer and more enticing aroma of meat, with a hint of caramelization and savory sauce, wafted out from the kitchen.

Bonnie, sitting at the bar outside, unconsciously twitched her little nose, quietly turned her head towards the kitchen, and a longing light rekindled in her eyes.

Liu Jiu carried out a plate of freshly pan-fried pork chops and placed it in front of Bonnie. The chops had a perfect caramelized brown color, a rich sauce, and were served with a few roasted vegetables to cut through the richness.

Bonnie looked at Liu Jiu suspiciously, then at the meat on the plate, and carefully picked up a small piece with her fork and put it in her mouth.

The next second, her big eyes widened suddenly!

She gave a muffled cheer, no longer caring about her image, and grabbed the steak, wolfing it down until her mouth was covered in grease.

Xia Qi looked at the little girl, whose behavior had changed drastically, and shook her head helplessly. This little girl really has a picky palate.

However, what Shakky didn't expect was that Bonnie's appetite far exceeded her size.

The plate of pork chops was quickly emptied.

Bonnie licked her fingers, looking at Liu Jiu with sparkling eyes, still wanting more: "More!"

Liu Jiu didn't say anything, turned around and went back to the kitchen.

The second set, the third set...

Bonnie was like a bottomless pit, devouring the food in front of her with focused efficiency. She ate extremely fast, but her movements were not rough; instead, they were accompanied by a strange, ritualistic focus on enjoying the food.

Xia Qi went from being surprised at first to being numb, and finally simply sat back behind the bar, lit another cigarette, and watched the little guy perform his "storm inhalation".

Time passed little by little.

A full half hour.

When Bonnie finally let out a satisfied burp, patted her slightly bulging belly, and announced, "I'm full," a small stack of empty plates had already formed in front of her.

A brief silence fell over the bar.

Bonnie had eaten and drunk her fill, and the wildness and wariness she had felt earlier seemed to have been largely digested along with the food. She jumped off the bar stool, walked to Liu Jiu's side, grabbed his clothes again, and looked up at him with a hint of dependence and urging in her eyes.

"Uncle, I'm full," she emphasized. "When are we going to find Daddy?"

Xia Qi stubbed out her cigarette and watched this scene. The news about the newly appointed Shichibukai "Purple Sword" Kuina hadn't even died down when this bar was crammed with the daughter of a "tyrant" with a sensitive identity, an enormous appetite, and a single-minded search for her father.

It's so hard to find peace and quiet these days.

She looked at Liu Jiu, wondering how he planned to deal with this little troublemaker.

Liu Jiu looked down at Bonnie, who was clutching his clothes, then looked up at the harbor outside the window, which was decorated with colorful bubbles and looked dreamy and unreal.

"Wait for the boat," he uttered.

Or rather, wait for the right opportunity.

Bonnie seemed to understand, but the phrase "waiting for a boat" made her realize that without a boat, she couldn't go out to sea. She nodded vigorously, her little hands clenching even tighter.

"Okay! Waiting for the boat!"

Xia Qi sighed softly. It seemed that her bar would have to temporarily serve as a… kindergarten before welcoming the next batch of regular customers.

The news that "Purple Sword" Kuina had become a Shichibukai swept across the world like a hurricane.

This newspaper, urgently printed by the World Economic News Agency, fell into the hands of countless people, and stirred up completely different waves.

In those peaceful towns and villages, ordinary people held newspapers, their fingers trembling slightly.

The cold, austere photo of Kuina standing with a knife on the front page, along with the bolded words "Defeat Gecko Moria" and "Legitimate Right of Predation," pierced their hearts like ice picks.

"Another...another Shichibukai..."

"Such a young girl, how can she be so powerful? She even defeated that terrifying Moria?"

"Legal plunder... Good heavens, if we encounter a ship flying her flag in the future, are we just left to be slaughtered?"

Fear spread silently.

The Shichibukai system is already controversial, and now there is another young woman who has risen to power through force. For ordinary people, this is by no means news to celebrate; it only means that the threat on the sea has increased and a layer of gloom has been added to their peaceful lives.

Looking into Guina's sharp eyes in the newspaper, they could almost feel the cold blade of a sword already pressed against their necks.

In lawless areas, in ports and taverns frequented by various pirates, the reactions are even more direct and boisterous.

"Hahaha! The Navy is really out of talent! They actually made such a little girl a Shichibukai?"

A pirate captain with a full beard slammed a newspaper on the table, splashing wine everywhere.

"Gecko Moria? That good-for-nothing who only knows how to hide in the shadows and toy with zombies? What's so great about defeating him!"

Another burly officer scoffed, his tone full of disdain, "I think the value of the Seven Warlords of the Sea is getting lower and lower!"

"Exactly! That greenhorn, he probably hasn't even seen blood a few times, has he?"

"Probably another rich kid trying to start a business! 'Purple Sword,' the name sounds impressive!"

Chapter 140 East China Sea Reaction

Mockery, doubt, contempt... filled the gathering place of these lawless scoundrels.

Many pirates who considered themselves quite strong were resentful of Kuina's promotion.

They didn't think such a young girl could be that strong, and were more inclined to believe it was due to internal naval operations or luck.

The Shichibukai's privilege of "legal plunder" made them envious, and also filled them with a sense of provocation towards this newcomer.