The sun bzed high above Foosha Vilge, its golden rays dang on the calm waves of the o. Children ran about, ughter ringing through the air, while adults bustled with their chores.
Amidst this idyllic se, Luffy sat perched on a wooden barrel outside Makino's bar, a cheeky grin pying on his lips as he ied with his system interface, cheg the rewards that he received when he shocked the Red Haired Yonko.
Ding!
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[gratutions! You have pleted the special quest: 'Impress the Red-Haired Yonko.]
Task: Land a solid blow on Shanks and demonstrate your potential.
Reward: +10 Levels, +100 Stat Points, +3000 Experience.
Bonus Title Unlocked: Emperor's Rival.
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Luffy's eyes sparkled as he absorbed the information.
"Whoa, I hit the jackpot!" He thought, a smirk spreading across his face. His fingers moved instinctively, allog the stat points to bolster his already impressive attributes.
He leaned ba his chair with a satisfied sigh, hands g behind his head. The thought of delivering that hit on Shanks—of all people—sent a thrill through him.
"Oi, Luffy!" Makino's voice broke through his thoughts, warm and cheerful as ever. The barmaid leaned out of the doorway, a dishrag in her hand.
Dressed in a short skirt and a revealing tank top that revealed her navel, paired with boots that reached just below her knees, Makino exuded a casual charm.
"You're not going to just sit there all day, are you?"
Luffy looked up, his grin widening. "Of course not, Makino! I'm just waiting for you to need help so I e save the day."
He wiggled his eyebrows pyfully, his tone dripping with mock galntry.
Makino shook her head, though her lips quirked into a smile. "You're a real charmer, you know that? Well, if you're so eager to help, why don't you carry these crates of supplies to the back?"
She poio a stack of wooden boxes by the bar's entrance.
"Anything for you!" Luffy leaped to his feet, flexing his arms dramatically before hefting the first crate with ease.
As he walked past Makino, he smirked and smacked her butt lightly with a pyful ugh. "Oops, couldn't resist!"
Makino jumped slightly, her cheeks flushing a deep red as she gred at him half-heartedly.
"Luffy!" She excimed, her voice a mix of exasperation and amusement. "You're impossible!"
"But you love me for it," Luffy teased, fshing a grin so disarming that Makino found herself struggling to hold her gre. Her lips quivered before breaking into a fond smile.
"Just get to work, you rascal," She muttered, turning away quickly to hide her blush. Yet, as she walked bato the bar, she deliberately bent over to adjust a fallen cloth, her short skirt riding up just enough to catch Luffy's attention.
Luffy's grin widened as he walked by, delivering another cheeky spank. "You're making it too easy, Makino."
Makinhtened up, her face red but her lips curling into a sly smile. "Maybe I just enjoy keeping you eained."
Carrying the crate, Luffy passed her again, and Makino—this time pretending to i a spot on the ter—arched her back slightly, presenting her rear.
Luffy didn't hesitate, delivering another pyful sma her ass with a ugh. "You're spoiling me, Makino."
"And you're insufferable," She shot back, though the twinkle in her eyes betrayed her words. "Yoing to be the death of me, Luffy."
He leaned in slightly, his voice low and teasing. "But what a way to ght?"
Makino's knees felt weak, and she quickly busied herself with wiping down the ter, though the smile on her face refused to fade. She adored Luffy's boldness, though she'd never openly admit just how much his teasing affected her.
His magic presence, amplified by his innate Incubus Physique, made her swoon more often than she cared to aowledge.
As Luffy carried the st crate, Makino stood by the doorway, arms crossed and watg him with a smirk. "Done already? I thought you'd want to stick around for more... distras."
Luffy chuckled, setting the crate down and dusting off his hands. "I'll always make time for you, Makino."
"Good," She said softly, stepping closer. "Because I'll hold you to that."
Before Luffy could respond, a familiar voice called out.
"Luffy! You promised to train with me today!"
Turning around, Luffy saw Sabo and Ann approag, both lookiermined. Ann's long, dark hair was tied ba a ponytail, and Sabo twirled his pipe with practiced ease.
Behind them, Uta trailed, her usual bright smile repced with a faint pout.
"Alright, alright! Let me finish up here, and I'll give you both some tips that'll blow your minds!" Luffy decred, setting the crate down with a thud. He turo Uta, giving her a wink. "And what about you, Uta? Ready to sing us a victory anthem after training?"
Uta's pout transformed into a grin. "Only if you promise to take me on an adventure one day!"
Luffy's expression softened. "You've got a deal. One day, when I'm captain of my own crew, you'll be right there with us."
Makino, who had been listening from the doorway, couldn't help but smile. "You've got big dreams, don't you, Luffy?"
"The biggest!" Luffy procimed, puffing out his chest. "But for now, I've got some brats to train."
As he walked by Makino o time, he paused, turning his head slightly to fsh her a teasing smirk. "Don't miss me too much while I'm gone."
Makino pyfully swatted at him with her dishrag. "Go on, you rascal. But don't think you're off the hook for ter!"
Luffy ughed, the sound warm and carefree, as he jogged to joihers.
Makino watched him go, her haing on her hip and a fond smile lingering on her lips. Her cheeks were still flushed, and she couldn't shake the lightness in her heart as she returo her chores, eagerly awaiting his round of teasing...
The sun hung zily in the sky, casting dappled light through the thick opy of the trees surrounding the clearing. Birds chirped faintly in the distaheir songs mingling with the sound of poundi.
Sabo and Ann ran in wide circles around the field while wearing heavy weights, their breaths growing heavier with each p.
Luffy, standing in the ter with his arms crossed and a satisfied smirk on his face, watg like a proud teacher.
"Faster, you two! You're running like old men!" Luffy shouted, his voice carrying easily across the clearing.
Sabo shot him a gre, sweat dripping down his face. "Easy for you to say! You're just standing there!"
Ann, a few paces behind Sabo, groaned. "Luffy! This is just cruel! I thought you said this was training, not torture."
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