The Red Hair Pirates stayed in Sixis Island for 2 days. Before they left, Shanks had a talk with Raeven; he left smiling, and he looked unburdened.
"Raeven-san, Mihawk, let's meet in the New World. This time I'm going to challenge them," Shanks said as he and his crew left.
"How many years would it take for him to be one of them, what do you think, brother?" Mihawk asked.
"Benn Beckman already had a plan; if they can do it smoothly, then maybe just a few years," Raeven said.
May 03, 1512
On day two, two big news items appeared: one is that the Revolutionary Army attacked the Celestial Dragon that is visiting the East Blue, which resulted in the Gray Terminal being burned. Luckily, with Dragon and the revolutionaries there, they saved a lot of people, but not all of them were saved.
The Revolutionary Army and the CP agents had a clash that ended in the revolutionaries retreating.
As for the other news, Fisher Tiger and some of his men were caught by Kizaru, and he died in the battle. Rumors said that Kizaru might be promoted this year and be the first to become an admiral from the 3 super rookies of the marines.
"That light uncle will surely become an admiral. As for the clash between the revolutionaries and the CPs here at East Blue, it's just small skirmishes. Dragon won't do something like killing a Celestial Dragon in his hometown unless he wants it to be erased," Raeven said as he picked an apple fruit from a tree and threw it to Ace.
"Then, Big Brother, why did the people from that island call the Marines? The fishmen are just returning the slaves to their hometown; they are helping them, but those guys betrayed them," Ace asked.
"They are offered a huge sum; money can do a lot of things, and the people there need it, so they did that. I also think it's because of races; just like some fishmen are saying that they are superior to us, some humans didn't like the fishmen either," Raeven said.
"In the Grand Line, Fishmen, especially mermaids and mermen, are highly valued slaves. As the strength of humans who dominate the Grand Line is much higher, the Fishmen are highly sought-out slaves, but if those Fishmen entered here at East Blue, which is called the weakest sea, then the reverse will happen, especially if the Fishmen who got here are those who have deep hatred for humans," Raeven said.
"Hmmm, if I meet those guys in the future, then I'll see how I'll treat them," Ace said.
"Whahahaha, okay, now let's go. You told me that you want to go to Fusha Village right to meet the kid Shanks is talking about," Raeven said.
"Yes, Shanks bragged a lot, saying that in the future that kid will become the pirate king. I don't have any ambition to become one, but as the pirate king's son, I need to see it—what he got to become the next pirate king," Ace said as he grinned.
"Whahahaha, you cheeky brat, should I call you the Pirate Prince now?" Raeven said while laughing.
"Stop that, Big Brother. That epithet is not bad at all. I am Portgas D. Ace, the Sky Lord of the Dracule Family," Ace said proudly.
"I think Floating Man is a lot better," Raeven said, and then he laughed. The two of them walked towards the Polaris currently docked at Grove 10.
Ace really changed; with Rogue still alive and the lessons he learned from the family, he became a much better version of himself. Now looking at him is just like looking at a younger version of the Pirate King.
"We should go and pick up Sugar and Robin; those two said that they want to go to Dawn Island too," Raeven said.
"Okay, fortunately I can buy some souvenirs for Big Sis Stussy. What do you think your child is going to be, Big Brother?" Ace asked, as Stussy's night experiments got more frequent. Raeven and Stussy finally successfully got the result.
"I don't know yet, but whether it's a boy or a girl, it's no problem," Raeven said.
"I want a little brother," Ace said, and then Raeven laughed as he wished to have a son too.
2 Days Later
Dawn Island
East Blue
As the Polaris docked at Foosha Village, the villagers quickly came out to check who their new visitor was. Woopslap and Makino looked at the medium-sized two-masted ship, and when they saw a black flag with the picture of a grim reaper holding a sword, their eyes grew big. Not only them, but also the villagers looking at the ship and everyone on the port were shocked when they saw it.
"The Dracule Family—what are they doing here at our small village?" Woopslap said.
"Shanks said that he and the Dracule Family are really close; maybe they are here to visit?" Makino said.
"Then that's good; we can't handle these guys, especially that man, the face of the Warlords. Even Garp told me that this man is really strong, Shinigami Raeven," Woopslap said as he looked at the man who was walking on the port together with two kids.
"I'm looking for a woman called Makino to deliver something that came from Shanks. Can I know where her house is or who she is?" Raeven asked, and the villagers quickly looked at where Makino was standing.
"Looks like they are looking for me, Mayor," Makino said, and then she looked beside her, and she found Woopslap was already in the crowd looking at her.
"So you are Makino; at least he knows how to pick someone good," Raeven said as he appeared in front of Makino.
"I think Shanks got really lucky, Big Sis. In the future, once you see Shanks, you should chain his legs and arms so he won't sail away anymore," Ace said. Makino just smiled at his words.
"Shanks wants me to deliver 10 barrels of wine here; where is your place?" Raeven asked.
"Oh! There is my bar. Also, welcome to Foosha Village," Makino said as she guided them to her bar.
Raeven put the barrels of wine at the cellar, and he gave 10 more bottles of each of his liquors to Makino. When she asked what those were for, Raeven just told her that those were gifts for Shanks' wife, which made Makino blush.
"Raeven-san, Ace, and Sugar-chan, just sit for a while; I'll make something for you guys. Also, you should try my cocktail here, Raeven-san," Makino said.
"Makino, sis, I want meat!" Ace shouted.
"I want some pudding, big sis," Sugar said.
"Shanks told me that the pasta dish you made is really good. I want to try it," Raeven said, then Makino laughed at their request. Shanks is really right; the Dracule Family is really not that scary.
The dish was served as well as the drinks, and the three ate the food. Ace sliced the giant grilled meat that Makino served for him, while Sugar ate her pudding with a smile.
"What do you think about my dish, Raeven-san? Roux told me that you are the best chef in the world, so I want to know if you can teach me so I can improve my cooking," Makino said.
"This dish is already good; what you lack is some ingredients. If you want to improve your cooking, then I'll leave these books to you," Raeven said as he placed the cooking books on the bar countertop.
"As for the ingredients and some spices missing here, Ace can get those things for you," Raeven said.
"Really? Don't worry, I'll pay for the ingredients and spices," Makino said.
"Okay, for the delivery fee, just feed him when he delivers the goods," Raeven said as he pointed to Ace, who was still eating.
"I want seconds!" Ace said.
"Sure, don't be shy; you can eat more," Makino said as she smiled.
As everyone was eating and enjoying the food and drinks that Makino served, the door of the bar suddenly opened up, and a kid appeared at the door.
"Oi! Are you the owner of that pirate ship at the shore? I heard you came here to eat Makino's meat. Those meats are mine," the kid shouted, then he smelled the aroma of food in the air.
"You are eating my meat!" he said as he prepared to attack.
"Oi, Luffy, stop it. These are my guests; they are friends of Shanks," Makino quickly ran and said to the kid.
"Eh? They are friends of Shanks? But old man Woopslap said that they came here to eat your food," Luffy said.
"They are my guests, and Raeven-san here gave me a lot of gifts, and as a host, it's only natural for me to treat them," Makino patiently said.
"But they're eating my meat, especially that kid. Oi! Kid, stop eating those; the meat is reserved for me," Luffy said to Ace, which made Raeven smile, and Makino just sighed.
"Who is this snotty kid?" Ace said as he looked at Luffy, but he quickly saw the familiar straw hat on his head.
"My name is Monkey D. Luffy, the man who will become the pirate king."