Chapter 22: Arriving at Shimotsuki Village [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

If he’s flat, then he needs to be inflated.

Siano exerted force abruptly, lifted the boat, and carried it to the sea, while Junichi squatted down and began to give Sanji artificial respiration.

After working for a long time, Sanji’s upper body suddenly shook, he coughed, and his eyes struggled to open a line, only to tilt his neck and pass out again.

However, his breathing became long and stable. Siano breathed a sigh of relief for the time being and let Junichi carry Sanji into the cabin.

He himself went to the other end of the reef and helped Zeff over.

Seeing that Sanji was still alive, the old man was finally completely at ease and lay honestly on the bed.

Both of them were extremely weak, one unconscious and the other needing treatment for his severed limb.

They must find a reliable doctor for treatment as soon as possible.

"Does Shimotsuki Village have a hospital?" Siano asked.

"Hospital?" Junichi scratched his head. "There isn't one, but there is a small clinic. Granny Ziran in the clinic has excellent medical skills, and even people from the neighboring villages often cross the mountains to see her."

"Then let’s go to Shimotsuki Village!"

Siano unfolded the sea chart next to him. "We’ve been sailing for two days, how long until we arrive?"

The islands in the East Blue are like stars in the sky, countless. Sea charts sold on the market wouldn't specifically mark such a small village as Shimotsuki Village where few outsiders come.

But fortunately, there was a local from Shimotsuki Village.

Junichi pointed to a certain place and estimated with his hand. "It’s very close, Boss, three or four days at most."

"Three or four days... Use up the cola, full speed ahead. Later, the two of us will row with all our might together, which can compress the time again."

Siano turned his head. "Can you hold on, old man?"

Zeff raised his right hand with difficulty and made an "OK" gesture. Seeing Siano’s forehead pop with black lines, he grinned and lay down again.

Two days later, in the evening.

The light rain that had been falling for a long time gradually stopped.

Siano and his party finally arrived at an island covered with hills, and the south side of the central mountain range was Shimotsuki Village.

Several half-grown boys were playing by the pier, and the sharp-eyed ones noticed the fast-approaching small boat from afar.

"Eh, such a familiar boat..."

"It’s Senior Brother Junichi, idiot! Senior Brother Junichi is back!"

"Senior Brother Junichi!"

The boys greeted them happily and surrounded Junichi, who had just gotten off the boat.

While Siano was still in the cabin, he looked at Zeff who was sleeping. He took out a small bag from his pocket, which contained half a bag of blood.

This was coughed up by Sanji in a semi-comatose state today. The scene was really a bit scary, but fortunately, the situation stabilized later and there was no major problem.

Blood...

Siano pinched his chin and was thoughtful. This should be the most valuable thing he could pluck from Sanji right now, right?

After all, this kid had just escaped from Germa not long ago, and the chef’s uniform he was wearing was also worn when he was an intern chef on a passenger ship. He didn't have anything with special feelings.

He didn't hesitate anymore and chose to sacrifice this bag of blood.

[Sacrifice: Sanji’s Special Blood]

[Quality: Excellent]

[Value: 1000 points]

[Appraisal: As a member of the Vinsmoke family of the North Blue royal family, Sanji, who has undergone bloodline factor modification, naturally has special blood. He hates his bloodline, but undoubtedly, the blood flowing in his body is more valuable than ordinary people.]

[Remaining points: 10325]

"Sure enough, it’s valuable."

Siano’s eyes brightened, and his mood was great.

Sanji and Nami were still brats, so naturally, he couldn't expect any strength weight bonus. Being able to pluck wool worth 1000 points was already an unexpected joy.

Inserting the Masamune sword back, he walked out of the cabin, looked at Junichi, and smiled: "You’re quite popular in the village!"

Ever since the Masamune sword showed its face in front of Junichi, he had gotten used to carrying this sword with him. After all, now that he had grown taller, carrying it on his back looked quite suitable.

"Heh heh."

Junichi scratched his head embarrassedly, but noticing Siano’s exhaustion, he immediately turned his head, his face solemn, and took out the momentum of the dojo’s senior brother:

"Business first. There are two patients here who need to be sent to the clinic urgently. Who can help?"

It was entirely thanks to Boss Siano’s superhuman strength and endurance to row and accelerate that they could arrive within two days. This kind of finishing work shouldn't trouble him anymore, and it was time for him to have a good rest.

"Me! Me!"

A group of children were all eager, four people lifted Sanji, two supported Zeff, and headed toward the clinic.

Junichi followed closely behind, suddenly noticing a figure in the bamboo forest, and immediately shouted:

"Zoro!"

"Huh?"

A green-haired boy poked his head out, panting and sweating profusely. Seeing Junichi, he was pleasantly surprised: "Senior Brother Junichi! When did you come back?"

"Just arrived. Practicing alone again?"

"Yeah."

"Stop for a moment, I’m going to send patients to the clinic. This is Boss Siano, someone I respect very much. Trouble you to take him to the dojo to rest, I’ll come over later."

"Understood, don't worry, Senior Brother Junichi!"

Watching Junichi and his companions go far away, Zoro picked up his bamboo sword and carried it on his shoulder before walking out of the bamboo forest.

He looked at Siano, his gaze lingering on the Masamune sword on Siano’s back for a while.

"Let’s go! Follow me!"

Zoro said carelessly, "There are quite a few empty rooms in the dojo. You look very tired, I’ll help you find the most comfortable bed!"

"Good."

Siano smiled and followed behind.

"I say, your name is Siano, right?"

While walking, Zoro asked without looking back, "Senior Brother Junichi seems to be very convinced by you, and even calls you Boss. But you don't look older than him. Are you two very close?"

"Just got familiar recently, but it can be considered a life-and-death friendship."

Siano replied casually, his attention all attracted by the green algae on his head.

Zoro was less than 1.5 meters tall now, a little bean. Looking at the green hair shaking under his chest, it was hard to resist not pulling a few strands.

"Is that so? Senior Brother Junichi is the most powerful one among the disciples of his generation in the dojo. To be recognized by him, it seems your swordsmanship is also very strong!"

"However, I am also very strong. Among the dojo disciples of my age, I am the most powerful one!"

Siano was dumbfounded.

That most reliable Liu Zoro of the Straw Hat Pirates is now just a human shape.

Still a ten-year-old brat, bragging and talking nonsense every day, is one of the most significant characteristics of this age group.

"Really?"

Siano coughed lightly and put on a curious look. "What about Kuina?"

Zoro’s face flushed red.

What is this? Senior Brother Junichi actually told this person about these things!

"About... about the same! Kuina is also very strong. I’ve fought her many times, and it’s basically a draw!" The green-haired brat gritted his teeth and supported himself.

Siano chuckled.

Children have thin skin, and he didn't expose it, continuing to follow Zoro toward the village.

Until...

Walking and walking, something went wrong. They inexplicably came to the end of an alley. Beside the gate of the Japanese-style building in front, hung a sign that said "Shimotsuki Kitayama Hot Spring Bathhouse."

"What does this mean?" Siano looked at Zoro suspiciously. "Isn't it going to the Isshin Dojo?"

"That’s not right, it was clearly this direction..." Zoro scratched his hair and thought hard. "Which fork in the road did I choose wrong just now."

Siano finally reacted.

You can actually get lost in Shimotsuki Village too!

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There will be a second update in the afternoon. The monthly ticket data is quite important during the new book period. I’m asking for it weakly. I’m not greedy for more, I just hope book friends who have monthly tickets can vote for one~

(End of Chapter) ===== CHAPTER 25 =====