Pirate, I am the demon fox that brings disaster to the world!

One week later, Wano Country.

"Well, you're finally back!"

Yamato couldn't wait to jump off the boat, stretched lazily and sighed.

Although the little girl got the sea adventure she wished for, the small space on the ship was too cramped for the lively Yamato. Every day, Shiro Yakumo could see her running around on the deck. If it weren't for the novel weapons on the ship and Shiro Yakumo's company, which could calm her down a little, she would probably have yelled for King to take her back first.

"Is this where Bai lives now?"

Looking at the scenery on the shore curiously, Yaoye's pair of fox ears trembled, and he seemed to be in a very good mood.

"Sister Yaoye, come and see where I live. It will be your home from now on."

Yakumo Bai took Yao Ye's hand and slowly walked down the deck, while speaking to the pretty lady beside him.

"Okay~ I'll listen to you~"

It seems that their former identities have been reversed. Yaoye now obeys Yakumo Bai's every word. Well... except when others invade his "territory".

"Runti! Peggy One! Come back and apologize to Lord Kaido with me! You'd better pray that Lord Kaido thinks you are worthy of two ancient seeds... Otherwise... hehe~"

Jhin said with a serious look.

"Tsk! Who's afraid of who? Let's go! I'll impress that big guy! Let's go! Xiao Pei!"

"Ahem - Sis, could you please not walk behind me? Also, don't push me!"

"Panda, you and Jin should go meet Dad together! Maybe he will give you a position in the Flying Six!"

Watching Runti and the other person pushing and shoving each other away with a smile, Yakumo Bai patted Panda's shoulder, looking like he was optimistic about him.

"Um... Boss Yakumo, can I try to challenge Governor Kaido? Although I know that I am far from being as strong as him, I still want to know how far I am from becoming a truly strong man!"

Panda scratched his head and spoke in a firm tone.

"Um... my advice is that it's best not to go. That guy is very good at fighting. But if you must go, be prepared to stay in bed for a few days!"

"Okay! I understand, Boss Yakumo!"

For Panda, what Yakumo Bai said was equivalent to his agreement, and he immediately chased after Jin excitedly.

"What about me? What should I do?"

Garrott asked curiously.

"Well... little rabbit, come home with me! By the way, I'll introduce you to a friend."

"Hey~ New friend! That's great~——By the way, when are we going to look for that legendary carrot?"

"Well... let's wait until you grow up~"

"Huh? Why?"

"Because that carrot is so delicious, if you try it now, you will definitely faint from happiness..."

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Yakumo Haku's residence in Huadu.

Nearly half a month has passed since Yakumo Shiro left Wano Country. During this period of time, Toki and her daughter have gradually become accustomed to life here.

In addition to daily necessities, Maria also thoughtfully prepared shamisen for the two of them, and also prepared a lot of reading materials and books for Hiyori. At the same time, she also decorated the mansion in a Western style that was very different from the architecture of Wano Country.

It can be said that except for not being able to go out freely, everything is even more peaceful and tranquil than in the Kozuki residence.

Maria, who knows human nature well, understands that after experiencing a heart-wrenching separation of life and death, in addition to the cleansing of time, a comfortable and peaceful life coupled with a strange environment that is very different from the original one can often help people get out of the past faster, because it will make them want to adapt to the new environment and therefore focus on the present.

This can be seen from Hiyori's increasingly rosy and bright complexion and her gradually recovering girlish nature.

However, after observing for a period of time, Maria discovered that the widow Tian Yueshi did not seem to be affected by this routine?

Because she always loses her mind inadvertently, with her brows furrowed from time to time, and she seems to be worried and troubled about something?

The difference in status naturally made Maria unable to understand Tianyue Toki's feelings. She probably never imagined that until today, Tianyue Toki was still troubled by what Yakumo Bai said before he left.

The sudden change caused the lady to lose everything except her daughter. The insecurity of living under someone else's roof made her anxious and worried, and her mind was extremely sensitive. Naturally, she cared deeply about the words of the benefactor who saved the mother and daughter.

"Leave.....Don't leave...Leave...Don't leave..."

The petals fall one by one, just like the wandering mood of the moon in the sky at this moment.

Leaning in a corner of the courtyard, Tian Yueshi was holding a flower in his hand and whispering in a trance.

"If I leave, I will be betraying his kindness. He has already risked his life to save us, so what else can I shamelessly ask for? Isn't it better to just listen to his arrangements?

But if I don't leave...how will I feel comfortable if he gets implicated because of me?

What on earth should I do? "

With a light sigh, he put down the withered flowers in his hand. Unconsciously, a lot of bare branches had accumulated around him. It seemed that they had been chosen by "God's will" for a long time.

While Tian Yue was thinking, he suddenly heard a warm breath beside his ear. He turned around in surprise and saw the delicate and exquisite Hiyori looking at him with a worried look on her face. She asked sensibly,

"Mother, are you worried about my benefactor as well? Half a month has passed... I don't think anything will happen to my benefactor, right?"

Suppressing the thoughts in his heart, Tian Yueshi gently hugged his daughter and comforted her,

"Don't worry, Rihe. Our benefactor is very powerful and will be safe and sound. We just need to wait here obediently."

"Well... okay... I also believe that my benefactor will come back safely!"

Leaning against her mother, Hiyori nodded slightly, and then couldn't help but ask curiously,

"Mother, what should we do next? Staying in our benefactor's house forever? Wouldn't that be a bad idea? And... Father's revenge..."

Hiyori's voice gradually became lower, because she noticed that as she asked her questions, her mother's expression became more and more unpleasant, and her brows were furrowed tightly. It seemed that not only she, but her mother was also troubled by these problems...

Pursing her lips, Hiyori stretched out her little hand, climbed onto Tianyueshi's cheek, and said seriously,

"Mother, since our benefactor is so powerful, can he help us get revenge? After our benefactor has finished everything, we will live with Yamato and our benefactor... Then we won't have to worry about these things?"

This is what is meant by children speaking without restraint. In Hiyori's opinion, this ending is the most perfect one, one in which everyone can have a happy ending. But in Tianyueshi's opinion, isn't this asking for too much?

It was already the greatest luck that the other person saved me, but I still had to trouble him to help me get revenge? Even have to live with that person forever? Isn't that like...

Tianyueshi's cheeks flushed a little. He didn't comment on what Hiyori said. Just as he was about to teach her the mistake of saying this, he suddenly heard the maid in the mansion shout in surprise,

"Master!"

"!!!"

"Deng deng deng-"

The wooden clogs made a sound as they stepped on the wooden boards. Tian Yueshi pulled Hiyori and ran out of the house eagerly. He didn't know why, but he was so eager to see each other at this moment. His heartbeat was almost jumping out of his chest. It was him, he was finally back!

"Wow--"

The wooden sliding door was opened, and Tian Yueshi stopped immediately. Surprise, astonishment, and hesitation filled his heart. The moment he saw the familiar yet unfamiliar boy outside the door, his heartbeat suddenly calmed down, and the world seemed to have paused for a moment. Even if only at this moment, his figure was all he could see.

"Madam, how are you~"

The young man's voice sounded, and my hesitant heart was already defeated...