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Chapter 110 Night Raid
Weiwei clutched the jade pendant tightly in her hands, tears finally streaming down her tender cheeks.
She nodded vigorously, her voice choked with emotion, and said, "I will. I will cherish these gifts and strive to grow stronger. When we meet again, I will show you a better Alabasta, a version of myself that can stand on my own!"
Seeing his daughter's tears, Cobra felt a pang of sadness. He gently patted Vivi's back and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture to Bai Yu and the others: "Have a safe journey. The gates of Alabasta are always open to you. Whenever you return, this will be your home. Of course, you must come secretly."
Cobra remarked playfully.
However, Bai Yu could understand that Alabasta was, after all, a member state of the World Government, and at least on the surface, it couldn't openly oppose the World Government.
Bai Yu and the others nodded slightly to Cobra and Vivi, their hearts filled with reluctance: "Your Majesty, take care. Vivi, we're waiting for you to grow up, waiting to see you protect Alabasta in the future. And we're friends, so if you ever need any help in the future..."
After saying this, the group turned and boarded the ship. The puppets untied the mooring ropes, and the ship slowly sailed away from the dock, heading towards the distant sea.
Weiwei broke free from her father's hand and ran towards the edge of the dock, her small figure appearing particularly thin in the morning light.
She waved her hands and shouted with all her might, "Brother Baiyu! Sisters! Goodbye! I will definitely become a better version of myself! I will definitely protect Alabasta!"
Her voice echoed across the sea, carrying the stubbornness and determination of a child.
The ship sailed further and further away, gradually becoming a small black dot on the sea, and finally disappearing at the horizon.
Weiwei remained standing by the dock, clutching the jade pendant tightly in her hands, tears streaming down her face like a broken string of pearls.
The sea breeze ruffled her hair and swayed her skirt as she gazed in the direction Bai Yu and the others had gone...
I swear.
Weiwei silently made a promise in her heart...
Cobra walked to his daughter's side, gently embraced her, and looked at the distant sea with eyes full of relief.
Although she hoped her daughter could have a happy childhood, Weiwei, who was very sensible from a young age, shouldered a lot of responsibilities that did not belong to her age.
Now he understands that his daughter has truly grown up.
And the future of Alabasta will surely shine even brighter under her rule. As her father, all he needs to do is govern Alabasta better and hand over a better Alabasta to Vivi.
The sea breeze blows through the harbor, carrying a touch of melancholy, yet also a wealth of hope, before dissipating into the vast desert and ocean.
……
The night was like an unyielding ink, enveloping the entire ship in the tranquility of the deep sea.
Outside the ship's side, the sound of waves lapping against the hull was long and gentle, like the sea breathing as it slept. Occasionally, tiny specks of starlight pierced through the clouds, falling onto the deck and outlining the hazy contours of the masts and ropes. Inside Uchiha Shiraha's cabin, only a dim oil lamp was lit, its warm yellow glow dispelling the chill of the night and softening everything within.
Bai Yu was leaning against the window. It had been two days since he left Alabasta, and for some reason, he really wanted to kill his way back to Konoha. Unfortunately, he couldn't locate the coordinates of the Naruto world.
"Knock knock".
A gentle knock broke the silence in the cabin; the sound was soft, but exceptionally clear in the still night.
Bai Yu withdrew his gaze and raised his voice, "Please come in."
The hatch was slowly pushed open, and a slender figure stood against the light, her long hair gleaming softly in the dim light—it was Nico Robin.
She shed her daytime purple attire and donned a light pink gauze dress, exuding a rare gentleness.
She held a small wooden tray with two crystal glasses and two exquisitely packaged bottles of red wine on it. The bottles had a dark red sheen and were clearly rare vintages.
"Sorry to bother you, Bai Yu."
Robin's voice was still as gentle as ever, with a unique magnetism. She gently closed the cabin door, walked lightly to the low table in the center of the cabin, and steadily placed the wooden tray down: "The sea breeze is cool at night, I was thinking of asking you to have a drink and chat."
Bai Yu watched her movements, a gentle smile playing on his lips. He stood up and sat down at the low table. "Robin, I didn't expect you to come looking for me for a drink so late at night."
His gaze swept over the red wine on the table: "It's the wine I bought last time."
"Um!"
Robin raised his hand, picked up the bottle, and gently twisted the cork with his slender fingers.
With a soft "pop," the cork was pulled out, and the rich aroma of the wine instantly filled the small cabin, carrying the scents of fruit and the mellow fragrance of oak barrels.
She poured wine into two glasses, the dark red liquid swirling in the clear glasses, creating fine bubbles: "Try it? It should taste good."
Bai Yu picked up the wine glass, swirled it gently, and smelled the rich aroma of the wine before taking a small sip.
The wine is slightly astringent on the palate, but quickly turns into a lingering sweetness, with a long finish that slides down the throat: "It is indeed a fine wine."
Bai Yu nodded in approval.
Robin also picked up his glass, but did not drink it immediately. Instead, his gaze lingered on the swirling liquid in the glass, his eyes looking somewhat distant.
The dim light shone on her face, and deep in her eyes seemed to lie some unspeakable thoughts.
A silence fell over the cabin, broken only by the sound of waves crashing against the windows, intertwined with the faint crackling of the oil lamp. The silence didn't feel awkward; instead, it added a touch of rare tranquility and comfort.
After a long while, Robin slowly raised her head, looked at Bai Yu, and said softly, "When I left Alabasta, I was thinking that children of that age should be playing carefree, but in the future they will have to bear the responsibility of protecting the country and its people. It makes me feel a little sorry for them."
Upon hearing this, Bai Yu recalled Weiwei waving her hands and shouting her goodbye at the dock, and remembered her tightly clutching the eagle jade pendant, her eyes still stubborn despite the tears streaming down her face. He said, "Weiwei's character is more resilient than many adults. She knows very well what she wants and understands the responsibilities she bears. This kind of original aspiration is very rare."
He paused, then added, "There's no need to feel sorry for her. She's received everything that ordinary people can only dream of from birth..."
Hearing what Bai Yu said, Robin smiled and then picked up his wine glass, drinking the rest of the wine in one gulp. The sweetness and slight bitterness of the wine intertwined in his mouth, and a warm feeling spread to his heart.
Bai Yu finished his drink, picked up the bottle, and poured more for the two of them. "You seem a bit overthinking today. There are some things you don't need to worry about too much. Let's talk about Sky Island. Actually, we're going to Sky Island not only for the Poneglyphs, but also to see that legendary sky and a different world."
"Sky Island..." A hint of curiosity flashed in Robin's eyes: "The legendary island that floats in the clouds, I wonder what kind of scenery it has."
"You'll find out soon enough."
Bai Yu smiled, turning his gaze back to the window. The clouds were gradually dispersing, and the bright moonlight pierced the night sky, spilling across the sea, making it shimmer like shattered silver scattered across the surface: "The night is still long..."