Chapter 21 (1/2)

East blue, Konomi island, Cocoyashi village

In the aftermath of the fight, if you could even call it that, Azul was invited to a party since the villagers had broken down into chears and sobbs of happiness to finally be free of the monster that terrorized them all these years, which lead to them starting to drink and cook, evolving into said party. Azul of course accepted, since he was all out of food, which was the main reason why he had come to the island in the first place and after asking the villagers were he could buy some provision for the travels ahead, they had burried him under food and bottles.

The party carried on until the morning hours of the next day at which time Azul decided it was time for him to leave, and so he did. Walking into Arlong park, he picked up Arlongs body and threw it on his boat before beginning to load it with the consumables the villagers had given him the day before, not all of course. His ship was way to small anyways. Maybe he should get a bigger one? 'Thoughts for a later time.' Azul thought to himself.

”Can I help you somehow?” Azul asked on his way to the railing of his ship and hoping on top as he reached it.

”I just wanted to thank you once more in a more quiet environment. So really, thank you.” the young woman said, while bowing her upper body in gratitude while her light blue hair framed her face as she did so by faling in front of it.

”You're welcome miss...” Azul began, though midway realising he had no idea what her name actually was.

”Ahh, apologies, I didn't even introduce myself. My name is Nojiko. I live together with my little sister nami who is probably robbing some poor soul right this moment.” Nojiko said with a grimace.

”You're welcome Nojiko. My name is Azul. Though, why would your sister be robbing people? To support you or something?” Azul asked clearly in confusion.

”Well, it is a rather long story but if you want to hear it I can tell you.” Nojiko said, waiting for Azuls reply.

”You don't need to tell me your story since it seems rather personal.” Azul asked while starting to prepare his ship for the journey by tieing ropes into the sail and so forth.

”Why would you think that?” Nojiko asked, clearly not understanding how he had come to that conclusion. Hell, Azul hadn't even known her name a second ago, and now he acted as if he knew?