"Dad, it is me, Usopp. I can see you!"
As the white frame appeared, the figures of Usopp and Banchina emerged right in front of Yasopp.
"T... this is... Usopp, Banchina, I am not seeing things, right?"
Yasopp rubbed his eyes hard, face full of shock and joy.
Ever since he had gone to sea with Shanks, he had never once seen his wife and child again.
He had thought he was just hallucinating when he heard their voices. He never imagined that when he looked up, they would really be there.
While Yasopp was overwhelmed, the Red Hair Pirates, who had been busy drinking, also noticed the sudden white glow above them. All of them were stunned.
"Hm?"
"Huh?"
Their drunken, lazy gazes instantly turned sharp and sober. Their auras shifted into battle mode in an instant, and it was hard to believe they had been partying a moment ago.
"What is this? Is that Yasopp's wife and kid? What is going on?"
"Yasopp, what kind of trick are you pulling?"
Under everyone's questioning looks, Yasopp himself was completely confused.
He did not know either. He had no idea why his wife and child were suddenly appearing in front of him like this, and judging from their reactions, it seemed they could also see him and the others.
Could this be some kind of Devil Fruit power?
Yasopp knew that there were many Devil Fruits in this world with very strange abilities. This looked ridiculous at first glance, but it was not entirely impossible.
"Banchina, what on earth is happening?"
Still bewildered, Yasopp chose to ask his wife directly.
...
Back in Syrup Village, Banchina stared at her husband's familiar face inside the frame, tears of joy falling one after another.
She took a moment to steady herself, then explained everything about Amon's jars, how they had met, and why they were able to call him like this.
"Captain, have you ever heard of jars this miraculous?"
After listening to his wife's explanation, Yasopp looked up at Shanks with a doubtful expression.
"Well, I am not really sure either."
Shanks scratched his head like a goof as everyone looked at him. For all his years sailing on the Grand Line, this was the first time he had ever heard of such incredible jars.
"Dad, it is true. Mr. Amon's jars are super amazing. They did not just let us talk to you on video, they even cured Mom's illness."
Usopp saw the confusion on Yasopp's face and hurried to speak.
"What, your mom was sick? Usopp, what are you talking about?"
Because Banchina had completely recovered after drinking the Life Elixir, Yasopp had not seen any trace of illness on her at all.
Now, the moment he heard Usopp say that, he immediately tensed up.
"It was nothing, just a minor illness. Yasopp, you do not have to worry too much."
Banchina did not want her husband to fret. She quickly lied, insisting it had only been a small sickness.
"Dad, you know already, right? Mr. Amon came because of you. Did you not ask him to come back and help Mom?"
"Hm? Banchina, what is really going on?"
"Forget it, I will explain."
Banchina knew Usopp had slipped up.
So she told Yasopp the truth in brief, about how serious her illness had been, about how the doctor had given up hope, and about how the Life Elixir had pulled her back from death's door.
"That is about it. You do not need to worry so much, Yasopp. With me here at home, we will be fine."
She kept her tone light, but Yasopp could clearly feel how dangerous things had been. If not for this mysterious stranger and his bizarre jars, his wife might already have died, and he would still be laughing and drinking here without knowing anything.
Looking at the pure, gentle smile on her face, Yasopp felt his heart twist painfully.
...
"Usopp, can you let me talk to Mr. Amon for a bit?"
Since the video frame was aimed at the bed where mother and son sat, Amon, who was standing near the door, was completely out of Yasopp's line of sight.
"Of course. Mr. Amon is right here. I will bring him over..."
Usopp turned, ready to drag Amon into view.
"No need. I can just rotate the image."
Amon smiled and tapped the frame. The viewpoint shifted with a flicker.
In the next instant, a man with long yellow curls, a rifle slung over his shoulder, appeared clearly in front of Amon.
Just like in the anime, Yasopp had not changed much at all. Amon recognized Usopp's sharpshooter father at a glance.
"Mr. Amon, thank you so much for what you have done for my wife and child. Truly, thank you."
The moment Amon's face appeared, Yasopp bowed deeply through the frame.
"Mr. Yasopp, you are far too polite. As they said, I am just a jar merchant."
Amon smiled lightly.
What he said was true. Aside from wanting to help the mother and son, he did also have his own motives.
"No. Maybe to you it was just lifting a hand, but to me, you saved my family. No matter what your reason was, I must thank you. If you ever need my help in the future, just say the word. I will never refuse."
Yasopp's voice was solemn and sincere.
"That is right. Thank you for what you did for Yasopp's family. From now on, you are a friend of the Red Hair Pirates. When you reach the New World one day, you are welcome to visit our ship."
At some point, Shanks had stepped into view, standing beside Yasopp and facing the frame.
He had listened quietly as they talked and now knew roughly what had happened.
"Hahahahaha, congratulations, Captain. You made a good friend."
"Yeah, you are really sly, Captain. This guy is so powerful that even Marine Headquarters does not dare to push him too hard."
The Red Hair crew burst into laughter around them.
…
"Hm? You know me?"
Back in Syrup Village, Amon blinked in surprise when he heard the Red Hair Pirates talk like that.
"Hahahaha, of course."
"Amon, you are quite the celebrity among the higher circles of the New World now."
"The man who repelled Kizaru and forced the Five Elders to compromise."
The Red Hair Pirates explained with grins when they saw Amon's confusion.
Just a quick look at his face had been enough for them to recognize him as the jar merchant who had clashed with Kizaru in the East Blue.
After hearing that, Amon finally understood.
The battle at the Baratie, with him trading blows with an admiral, had been too shocking. Ordinary folk might not know the details, but there was no way it could be hidden from the upper echelons of the world.
There had been too many witnesses, and Amon had not exactly been trying to stay low profile.
So yes, it made sense that the big shots in the New World already knew his name.
He just had not expected that one fight with Kizaru would turn him into a "celebrity."
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