Time seemed to freeze in Sabo's tears, accompanied by the sound of Ace's burning flames, Luffy looked at Sabo greedily, as if if he only missed one second, he would never see Sabo again in the future!
Seeing such a scene, Gawain thought for a moment and waved his hands gently to everyone.
At this point, everyone, including Shirahoshi and Chopper, who were moved to tears, tried to keep quiet, and then quietly moved away from the three of them.
When children cry not because they are sad, adults should leave enough space for them, right?
In this way, under the leadership of Gawain, everyone slowly passed through the dull villagers and walked swaggering towards the central area where the crowds in the distance were relatively more concentrated.
And just when Gawain passed through the villagers, they were going to that place.
Village Chief Schlap finally saw everything in the distance clearly.
So he wrinkled his old eyes and raised his right hand. His arm was shaking as if he had a stroke. His mouth opened and closed for a long time, but he couldn't say a single word!
On the contrary, Maginot who was beside him reacted, and saw Maginot covering her chest in surprise.
"That's Ace?!!
And...and the brother Ace and Luffy used to be?!!
Is he still alive?
He’s still alive!!!”
As soon as she finished speaking, Maginot wanted to run towards Luffy and the others, but as soon as she took a step forward, she remembered Ace's current identity!
For a moment, Maginot completely calmed down. She put down the fingers covering her chest, and her hands hung uneasily on her sides, carefully twisting her clothes.
At the same time, her gaze also spanned from the three Aces who met, to Gawain and his party who were gradually approaching.
Fortunately, in her eyes, Gawain and his party did not look evil.
Even though it was the fierce swordsman with a cigar in his mouth, Maginot could tell that he had no intention of harming the nearby villagers.
In Maginot's tavern, Maginot has entertained countless drinkers, including the Four Pirate Emperors Shanks, the naval hero Garp, and even the famous Bandit King Sig!
In short, Maginot's experience and vision were horribly tempered by a large group of strong men of all shapes and sizes.
She could feel that Gawain and his group did not come with malicious intentions.
But even if there is no malice, Maginot also knows Gawain's identity very well, a Celestial Dragon!
So, Maginot gently pulled the village chief's sleeve, then took the lead and knelt down in the direction of Gawain.
From afar, he noticed Maginot's movements. Gawain flicked his finger and Maginot immediately stood on the spot.
Immediately afterwards, Gawain easily located the village chief of Slap there.
At this point, Gawain passed through the ordinary villagers who had not yet understood the situation and came to the front of Schlap and Maginot.
Looking at the two people who were unable to move due to slight paralysis, Gawain smiled kindly and said.
"Hello, I'm Gawain, just a guy who came here uninvited.
But since I plan to take the children home for a walk, please forgive me for my rudeness."
After the words fell, Gawain nodded politely to Schlapp and Maginot.
Just after Gawain nodded, Maginot and the two immediately took control of their bodies. At this moment, the village chief spoke in confusion.
"you you you……?
God? Huh?
Wait, you take the kids home?
You are not a Celestial Dragon, but Sabo’s father???
Or are you saying that you are Ace's biological father...?"
"Hello!"
Seeing that the village chief's words were getting more and more outrageous, Maginot quickly pinched the village chief's arm.
"Mr. Village Chief, stop talking nonsense!
This is Lord Tianlong!!!"
After the words fell, Maginot froze for a moment. She was deciding whether to kneel down again.
Just a moment later, Maginot gritted his teeth and straightened his legs!
Since Lord Tianlong didn't know what method to use, she couldn't kneel down just now.
So, no matter what, it would be more appropriate for me to obey the will of the Celestial Dragon!
Just like that, Maginot stood up straight nervously, and at the same time she also said to Gawain.
"Dear... the great and sacred Lord Tianlong.
Welcome to the windmill..."
At this point, Maginot paused for a moment, because she suddenly realized that the Windmill Village was gone?
In this case, why did the Tianlong people who were supposed to stay in Windmill Village take Ace to where his group of people were staying?
etc!
He said he was a traveler taking his children home?
Are the kids he's talking about really Ace and Sabo?
And the... children's home he mentioned actually refers to his group of farmers who took care of the three children until they grew up?
Guessing this, Maginot stared in disbelief, and then she looked at Gawain in disbelief.
After she once again confirmed the gentleness in Gawain's eyes, Maginot finally let down her guard with excitement.
She changed the subject and started chatting with Gawain in a completely different tone.
"Lord Tianlong, I...I am Maginot, welcome to Windmill Village!
Sabo's sudden departure that year, and Ace's previous departure to the sea, made us miss both of them very much.
Now that you have brought them back, this really reassures many villagers.
As long as you continue to take care of them, we will no longer have to worry about their safety!"
After the words fell, Maginot came to Gawain excitedly.
After standing in front of Gawain, Maginot carefully studied Gawain's features.
At this moment, through the gentle smile between Gawain's brows and eyes, Maginot saw a tiger that kept smiling in its sleep.
This tiger is resting comfortably, and he seems to be dreaming about his future of galloping across the wilderness and roaring in the mountains and forests.
But in any case, the stubbornness and ferocity under Gao Wen's eyebrows that Maginot could not guess could not be easily read by Maginot.
When Maginot saw Gawain, he only looked like a sleeping tiger.
It's a temperament that makes people feel safe.
At the same time, Gawain nodded lightly as he looked at Maginot who bowed to him in front of him.
"It seems like there is someone here who understands me, so hello, Maginot.
Ace, Sabo and Luffy, whom they often mentioned, are still staring at each other, so let's not disturb him.
I noticed that you no longer live in Windmill Village, so do you still have a new bar in this current settlement?
Even if not, then it's okay, I can give you some.
Because my purpose of coming to Windmill Village is different from that of the children. What they want is their long-lost brother.
What I want is just a glass of Macchino, haha!!!"
Amid laughter, Gawain reached out his hand and gently shook the surprised and confused Maginot.
At the same time, behind Gawain, Hancock looked at Maginot with increasingly fierce eyes.
This ferocious aura was immediately noticed by the confused Maginot, who suddenly shook her head, and then quickly let go of Gawain's hand.
"Ahem...I...I.
No need for adults to bring me wine, I...I still have some whiskey and beer here.
If you don't mind, then of course I'm willing to treat you to a drink. You...come with me.
Oh, that’s right….
This is the mayor of Slap Village!
Village chief, come and meet Lord Gawain!!!"
Speaking incoherently until the end, Maginot pulled Schlap and kept greeting Gawain.
She could accept Gawain's gentle attitude towards her and the villagers. After all, Gawain was the captain that Ace was willing to follow. She knew Ace so well that she naturally believed that Gawain would not be a bad person.
But even so, something like I came here just to drink a glass of your wine... This kind of words is not misleading, but it is definitely not something that can be easily forgotten...
This is really a bit of a violation...
And just as Maginot pulled the village chief and led Gawain towards his temporary beer stall, Gion, who was behind Gawain to the left, also took the hilt of his sword and lightly poked Hancock's waist.
Then, he leaned into Hancock's ear and said.
"You are really good at jealousy. It seems that except for Bai Xing, you are sufficiently wary of anyone who may approach Gawain!"
"Huh, even if it's Bai Xing, it's just that she hasn't grown up. If she becomes an adult, then I...then I...
Wait, don’t bother the Ai family, the Ai family is too lazy to pay attention to you!!!"
Snake Princess responded arrogantly, then she turned her head away with disdain, looking at Snake Princess who was unwilling to enter, Gion lowered her eyebrows and pursed her lips, and remained silent for a long time before finally continuing.
"Why don't you think about it, after all, I was the one who approached you first.
If I'm as jealous as you are, and I mention every woman next to you, then maybe you won't even have the qualifications to get close to you."
After he finished speaking, Gion looked at Hancock with a deeper look.
On the side, hearing Gion's words, Hancock raised his chin sharply, and her swan-like neck, which was as slender as the right one, was proudly displayed in front of Gion's eyes.
Meanwhile, Hancock responded proudly.
"So are you trying to persuade me to be like you?
As low as you are, rabbit?
You know better than me, because even you mentioned the word maybe. You know that you are much older than adults. Once you make up your mind to compete, you just may win!
But I'm different, I don't care if I win or not!
As for now, the Ai family has no jealous thoughts!
The Ai family doesn’t care who is standing next to Gawain. The Ai family just hates any woman beside Gawain except me!
Why, can’t the Ai family hate you!!!”
After the words fell, Hancock turned his head proudly, and then hugged Gawain's right hand.
Crossing Gawain's fingers and holding them in his hand, Hancock let out a disdainful snort at Gion.
Seeing Hancock acting like this, Gawain narrowed his eyes in confusion.
"Hancock."
He mentioned Hancock's name teasingly and restrained Hancock a little.
Then he stretched out his left hand and took Gion's hand directly in front of Hancock.
Feeling Gawain's movements, Gion's eyebrows, which were slightly downcast just now, trembled slightly, and then she skillfully shortened her body slightly, making herself look not so slender.
As for Hancock, noticing Gawain's actions, she didn't even express any dissatisfaction with Gawain.
Even... the look in his eyes when he looked at Gawain was filled with the expression "My man is all about profit" as always.
Of course, that was not the case when Hancock looked at Gion next.
Her eyes were filled with: I must kill you!!!
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On the other hand, when Maginot left with Gawain and his party.
The three of Luffy, who were surrounded by the villagers who gathered later, finally made a new move.
Looking at Sabo, who was still smiling at him but with uncontrollable tears flowing from his eyes, Luffy finally walked out of his sluggish state, and then suddenly stretched his upper body to several tens of meters.
Just like that, while enjoying the reunion hug with Ace, he let his head rush into Sabo's arms.
With runny nose and tears, Luffy wet Sabo's clothes in a blink of an eye, and Sabo saw him raise his right hand, put his index and middle fingers together, and gently pressed Luffy's forehead.
"Don't stretch yourself so much, it looks so weird, my stupid brother!"
As he finished speaking, Sabo's fingers left two shallow pressure marks on Luffy's forehead.
Feeling the clear touch on his forehead, the touch of a living person finally made Luffy completely relieved!
I saw him yelling at Sabo while crying and laughing.
"Hey, don't say that to me, okay, you finally appeared in front of me just to say this, Sabo!!!
you you…….
I thought you were dead, you bastard!!!"
After shouting this, Luffy struggled violently.
At the same time, Ace in the distance also cooperated and let go of Luffy.
Just like that, Luffy's body rushed towards Sabo in a blink of an eye. Using the contraction force of his body close to his head, Luffy hit Sabo hard.
Feeling Luffy's hug, Sabo no longer knew what to say.
Before coming back, he felt more anxious and missing.
But now, facing Luffy who was so sad and excited that he couldn't speak incoherently, Sabo only felt sorry in his heart.
If he hadn't left the village on impulse and embarked on a voyage, how could Luffy have lost him for so long?
How did Luffy survive these years when he was gone?
He is the youngest one and the brother who needs to be taken care of the most!
I should have taken good care of him, but I let him suffer for several years in a willful way!
I...I have gone too far!!!
For a moment, the overwhelming apologies made Sabo's lips tremble, but before Sabo could feel sad for long, Ace returned to the hugging two people.
Looking at Luffy who was hugging Sabo tightly in front of him, fearing that Sabo would disappear if he let go, Ace raised his hand and rubbed Luffy's hair hard.
"Haha, Luffy, you must be frightened by the surprise I gave you!
Don't talk about you, even when I first met Saab, I was so surprised that I cried and laughed, and I couldn't even speak, haha!
But don't worry, Luffy, Sabo is really alive, he won't disappear again!
If you are dragging him so hard, you might as well find a place where you can drink, and the three of us can have a good drink, haha!"
After the words fell, Ace directly picked up Sabo and Luffy, and separated the two of them who had hugged each other for too long.
Then, while dragging Sabo and Luffy, Ace shouted to the villagers who gathered nearby and had a lot to say.
“Hahahaha, it’s been so long, everyone!
It’s really embarrassing for me. I shouted that I wanted to be the Pirate King when I went out to sea, but I ended up boarding someone else’s ship soon after I went out to sea!”
At this point, Ace let go of Luffy and the two, and then looked up at the sky full of sunshine.
While watching, Ace grabbed his hat and shook it hard at the villagers.
"So, in order to prevent you from laughing at me anymore, I decided to treat you to drinking for a few days!