Three years later
Sea Turtle Shisanlang sighed.
"Do you remember? Two years ago, many sea kings in the deep sea suddenly lost their minds and became extremely violent. The Sage Turtle sensed that something was wrong and decided to leave the doldrums to investigate. You got separated while crossing the ocean current, but I followed the Sage Turtle to many places. I don't know what the Sage Turtle discovered, but a few months ago, it told me that the place it was going next was too dangerous, so it separated from me. I haven't seen it since."
Merry nodded: "I see, where are you going next?"
"I've been playing outside for quite a while and I'm going home. Meli, come back with me and we can go to the underwater hot springs together."
"I won't go back with you," Merry shook his head, pointing his tentacles at the pirate ship not far away, "Look at that pirate ship, I'm a pirate there now!"
"What? You actually got on a human ship?" The turtle Shisanlang's eyes widened instantly. He looked at the magnificent pirate ship in shock, and even found that the people on the ship were also staring at the movement here.
It suddenly butted Merry's head with its head, and said in a serious and urgent tone: "Do you know how cruel humans are! They will make takoyaki out of you!"
Merry shook a little, remembering that when they first met, Shanks did mention takoyaki, which scared it quite a bit.
Thinking about it now, Merry felt angry and funny. He couldn't help laughing, "Don't worry, it won't happen. Shanks and his friends are very nice. We get along very happily."
Besides, they have become friends now, how can they eat their friends!
Thirteenth Turtle glared at Merry, his eyes filled with dismay. "You're still too naive! Humans are very cunning creatures. They might be treating you well now, but they're probably just trying to confuse you. You must never take humans lightly."
Merry felt the turtle Shisanlang's concern. It wrapped its tentacles around Shisanlang's neck and rubbed its round head against Shisanlang's head. It said in a soft and coquettish voice, "Well, I know Shisanlang is worried about me, but Shanks and the others are different. They are like family. You don't have to worry. If I really meet a bad guy, I will definitely fight back."
Sea Turtle Shisanlang felt a little helpless because of Meli's coquettishness, but his eyes gradually softened.
Who would be willing to make takoyaki with such a cute and soft little octopus!
"Okay, I know you've become powerful now and have your own judgment. As long as you live well, that's all that matters. But you still have to be careful. Humans aren't as simple as we are."
"Okay. Got it. I'll listen to Shisanlang and be extra careful. How about you come with me on the boat to meet them? You'll like them."
"Get on a ship? No, no, no. I don't want to get on a human ship! I want to go back to the Calm Belt. Are you really not going to come back with me?"
"No, I'm not going back. I still have things to do." It was in such a hurry to leave the Calm Belt just to reunite with Luffy and the others. Now it hasn't found its companions yet, so how can it go back?
"Okay, I'm leaving now. Take care of yourself."
"I will! You have to be careful too, Shisanlang." Meli waved his tentacles and watched the sea turtle Shisanlang leave.
It was not until the figure of the turtle Shisanlang dived into the water that Merry returned to the boat.
As soon as the little octopus got on board, its companions on the deck surrounded it.
Uta: "Merry, why did you jump down just now?"
"Yeah, it scared us."
"I'm sorry for worrying everyone. I just saw my friend being bullied by a dolphin. I was so anxious that I jumped in without telling anyone."
"So that turtle is Merry's friend."
"Why didn't you invite your friends over to play?"
"It's quite shy and not used to interacting with humans."
......
Three years later
The Redforth had just experienced a storm and the ship was in a mess.
All members gathered together and prepared for a big cleaning.
Beckman methodically assigned everyone's tasks: "Shanks and Jesus, clean up the garbage and debris on the deck, and remember not to miss some hidden corners; Hongxiang, me, and Gob are responsible for scrubbing the deck; Punch and Monstar are responsible for scrubbing the railings, and pay attention to the seaweed stuck on them; Snake and Lucky Lu are responsible for helping to fetch water, and Lime Jones..."
"No problem, leave it to me." Lime Jones nodded in response. His dazzling golden hair was casually wrapped in a black headscarf, but it made his handsome face look even whiter like jade.
The scorching sun and sea breeze seemed to be particularly kind to that face, reluctant to leave any traces of erosion. His temperament had already lost its youthfulness, with a hint of ruffianism and confidence at the corners of his mouth, and his every move revealed his high-spirited charm.
The other friends nodded in agreement and dispersed to find their own cleaning tools.
Meli and Uta waited until the end, watching everyone busying themselves, but they still didn't hear their work arrangements.
Merry raised his tentacle and asked excitedly, "Mr. Beckman, what about me? How can I help?"
Uta also raised her hand, her eyes full of enthusiasm: "And me, I want to help too!"
The two little ones stared at Beckman with anticipation, causing him, who always had a very high IQ, to freeze for a moment.
Three years have passed, and the little octopus still looks very small, not even half the height of a wooden barrel. Little Uta is also small and weak. What can they do to help?
Lachi Lu passed by Beckman and couldn't help but glance at him with sympathy.
If the arrangement is not good, will the two little ones be sad because they can't help? How will they be comforted then?
This question is even more difficult than the one Beckman's ex-girlfriends asked him, "Will you choose to love me or take risks at sea?"
There was no response for a long time, and the two little guys couldn't help but show some disappointment in their eyes.
"Is it that we can't help..."
"Your mission is very important!" Beckman answered hurriedly before Meli finished speaking. His mind was working frantically and he quickly thought of a suitable solution.
"Merry, you'll have to help spray the deck later. Uta, you'll run errands and get things for everyone. These two tasks are very important. Are you up to the task?"
"Of course! I will definitely complete the task well!"
When Meli and Uta heard Beckman's arrangement, they looked excited and nodded very seriously.
Meli ran happily to Snake and the others, and when the water came up, the little octopus jumped into the bucket.
After a while, it sucked up all the sea water in the bucket, and then continuously sprayed water onto the swept floor.
Lucky Rue: "Merry, you did a great job!"
"Hehe (●''●) It's not so bad." After hearing the compliment, Meli's eyes narrowed into slits with a smile, and the water column sprayed even harder.
Shanks: "Uta, go to the warehouse and ask Hongo if they found the dustpan. If they did, bring it to me."
"Okay, I'll go right away." After hearing Shanks' order, Uta ran to the warehouse like a gust of wind, shouting as he ran, "Hongo, have you found..."
Not long after, Uta, like a little whirlwind, came back to Shanks trotting with a dustpan.
Shanks smiled and patted Uta's head, "Well done, Uta."
Uta's little face flushed with excitement, and she smiled like a sunflower: "I can do better!"
"Then I will continue to trouble you."
"Yeah! Leave it to me!"
Uta was helping Beckman pass the cleaning agent, helping Punch get a towel, and then helping Gob wipe his sweat. She was busy like a hardworking little bee, but her eyes were full of excitement.
Whenever someone thanked her, she would smile very happily.
The setting sun gradually sank to the west, and layers of golden light appeared on the sea.
After everyone's efforts, the Redvers was cleaned up and looked sparkling.
Shanks stood on the deck, smiling broadly, "Well done, let's celebrate tonight!"
"Great!" Jesus Bu, Lachi Lu and others cheered.
Some people sat on the deck, some leaned on the side of the boat, and some sat on wooden barrels, drinking and chatting.
Meli and Uta have not yet completed their training mission for today and are currently practicing seriously in a corner of the deck.
Lachi Lu brought out two large plates from the cabin, which were filled with grilled fish, grilled meat and a lot of snacks.
"I made a lot of delicious food, come and have a try."
"Wow! That's great!"
“It looks super delicious!”
Beckman and Gob stepped forward to help take the plate.
The friends took the grilled meat or fish from the plates and started eating.
“Wow! Delicious!”
“Laki’s skills are getting better and better!”
"Haha, as long as everyone likes it."
Lachi Lu took two glasses of fruit and vegetable juice from the plates and walked over to Meli and Uta. "Two kids, take a break before you practice."
"Thank you, Lachi. You guys can eat first." Merry smiled at Lachi Lu, and quickly returned his attention to the wooden sword in his hand. His tone was extremely serious, "I'm just a little bit away from completing today's mission."
Wuta reluctantly withdrew his gaze from the fruit and vegetable juice and said unyieldingly, "I...I have to hold on a little longer. I can't lose to Meli."
"Okay, I'll put it aside for now. You can drink it later."
Seeing how seriously Meli and Uta were practicing, Jesus couldn't help but sigh, "Uta and Meli are really working so hard!"
Hongo: "I originally thought they wouldn't last long, but I didn't expect them to last three years."
"Uta is only six years old now, but her perseverance is truly impressive."
"Merry looks very young too. Back then, when I was my age, I was still playing in the mud with other kids."
"Hahaha, who says it isn't true? When we were little, we really couldn't compare to these two little guys."
......
"I'm done!"
"I'm done too!"
Meli and Uta cheered almost at the same time.
"Hahaha, that's great, come and have dinner."
"~ Let's drink to the delicious food."
"cheers!!!"
As night falls, the starry sky shines brightly.
Everyone was a little drunk.
The Redvers slowly approached an island.
"Oh? I didn't expect there was an island here." As soon as Shanks finished speaking, he leaned against the side of the ship and closed his eyes.
Hongo and Punch lay on the deck, leaning against the barrel and snoring. Gob and Jesus leaned against each other, breathing evenly with their heads lowered. Merry and Uta were sprawled on the floor, smiles on their little faces, having fallen asleep long before...
Beckman squinted his eyes and found that his companions had all fallen asleep. Suddenly, a sense of vigilance flashed through his mind: Wait... something is not right. My companions can't drink so badly, why are they all falling down?
He shook his head and struggled to stand up: "Shanks, something is not right..."
Beckman was staggering all over, feeling like his body was completely out of control, and his cries were very weak.
The strong sleepiness came like a tide, making it impossible for him to resist.
His vision gradually blurred, and the sea breeze in his ears became distant.
Oops!
Beckman thought to himself that something was wrong. He tried desperately to stay awake, but he could no longer resist the surging sleepiness. With a bang, he fell to the deck and fell asleep.
The moment he fell, a strange laugh of triumph suddenly came from the distance.
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