"Everyone, rest for a few hours, buy some supplies in the village, and then we'll depart." Kevin let everyone move independently.
Before inviting Makino.
Kevin also wanted to understand her more deeply, as the original work described her too little.
So he came to the village and inquired about Makino from the villagers.
At the same time.
In the tavern, Makino dutifully washed dishes and tidied up the tavern, managing it perfectly by herself.
"Is something wrong?"
Wiping her wet hands on her apron, Makino smiled at the entering Hancock.
Hancock bit her lower lip slightly.
To Makino's gasp, she bowed.
"Can you, can you travel with us?" This was the first time Hancock had bowed to anyone other than Kevin.
"Ah?"
Makino covered her gasping mouth, "Why would you invite me? I'm not a pirate, I have no strength, I'll just hold you back."
She was very shocked.
"Because Kevin really likes your cooking, and we don't have a chef on our ship." Hancock's voice was low, "No matter how much I learn, I can't learn to cook."
Kevin could make do with eating.
But Hancock couldn't stand Kevin not eating well.
"This?" Makino's delicate brows furrowed slightly.
It was very difficult.
She had no intention of leaving her hometown.
But looking at Hancock, who was full of sincerity, she found it hard to refuse at the moment.
"For Kevin, I must take you onto the ship." Hancock looked at Makino apologetically.
After she finished speaking, she prepared to pull Makino.
Makino, like a startled little rabbit, quickly retreated.
"Hancock."
Suddenly, a stern voice came from outside the door. Momousagi Gyon pushed open the kitchen door and stood at the entrance: "Hancock, if you do this, Kevin will be unhappy. She is not a Pirate and cannot be forced."
"But?" Hancock still didn't want to give up.
Gyon Peach Rabbit gave Hancock a meaningful look, signaling her to leave first.
You've scared Makino.
After Hancock left, Momousagi Gyon looked apologetically: "Sorry, please forgive Hancock's rudeness."
"It's nothing. She's also doing it for your Captain. Actually, I admire her. She's the same age as me and is already able to follow you and pursue her dreams on the high seas."
Momousagi Gyon pondered for a moment, then requested: "We will stay near this island for a while. During this time, could you act as our chef? We won't make you leave your home, and we can offer generous compensation."
Makino was a little tempted.
She wouldn't be far away.
And she was very curious about Pirates, and also had a longing for them, plus the Sun and Moon Pirates were a legend among Pirates.
She quickly nodded.
"Then, during this time, can I follow you to learn cooking?" Momousagi Gyon chose another path.
"Of course you can." Makino was a little excited, and also a little worried: "But will your Captain agree? I only know how to cook and wash clothes."
.....
Outside the bar.
"Brat, you've been sneaking around watching for a long time. I've been annoyed by you for a while. Boa Sandersonia, throw him into the sea." Hancock, in a bad mood, looked at Luffy, who was secretly watching at the door.
Her mood got even worse.
"Ah, so scary."
Luffy was scared.
He ran off in a flash.
When Kevin returned from the village, he already knew a lot about Makino. The villagers had a very good impression of Makino; she was gentle, kind, and enthusiastic.
"Next is to invite her."
He didn't know if it would succeed.
Kevin walked into the bar.
The crew were all gathered in the bar.
"What's wrong?" Kevin looked at them in confusion.
"Captain Kevin, I just invited Ms. Makino to be our chef on this island. Now, Captain Kevin, you make the decision." Momousagi Gyon whispered in Kevin's ear.
No matter how close the relationship was, Momousagi Gyon always strictly demanded herself and the crew to remember that Kevin was the Captain, and all final decisions were up to the Captain.
This was the awareness of a First Mate.
Makino, who was wiping wine glasses at the bar, seemed calm, but in fact, she perked up her ears and was very nervous.
Would he agree?
She was very much looking forward to temporarily following the Sun and Moon Pirates to see a new world. It would definitely be the most memorable days of her life.
Oh?
Kevin was very surprised.
He hadn't done anything yet, and it had actually worked out.
Although it was only temporary, it would be simple for temporary to become permanent.
"Of course, I'd be happy to. Welcome to join us." Kevin smiled as he looked at Makino.
.....
Makino was going to temporarily leave with the Sun and Moon Pirates.
The news quickly spread throughout the small village.
Enthusiastic villagers kept entering the bar.
Luffy also came.
He walked around Hancock somewhat fearfully.
Hancock had long forgotten who Luffy was.
"Makino, are you going to become a Pirate? Joining the Sun and Moon Pirates?"
"Makino, let me tell you something. Just now, Mr. Kevin was here, asking about you. He must be interested in you." An aunt showed a different expression.
"He was asking about you here."
"Me too."
A group of women chattered excitedly.
"Ah? Asking about me?" Makino cupped her face, staring blankly at Kevin's retreating back in the distance.
Why would he ask about me?
Is it because he values me?
Or what?
Makino felt her pretty face flush.
Kevin in the distance looked a little unnatural, surrounded by these gossiping old women.
An hour later.
Luffy watched the Tomorrow sail away, flailing his arms and legs.
"He actually took Sister Makino away! How annoying! Bring her back!"