Capítulo 44: Chapter 44
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"It seems I might have spoken a bit too much, Mr. Kuzan. Do you have anything else to say?"
Dak, seeing the mood cooling down, didn't plan to continue further.
Enough had been said.
Presumably, both Kuzan and Robin were now somewhat disoriented by what Dak had mentioned, unable to think clearly for the moment.
"Well..."
Kuzan scratched the back of his head, thought for a moment, and then looked at Robin, "It seems like you've found where you belong."
"Yeah, it seems so."
Robin smiled and nodded, though she seemed not entirely sure.
It felt too dreamlike for her and, despite Dak's assurance in the face of a Navy admiral, she still felt uneasy inside.
Uneasy about not finding a reason why Dak specifically needed her, uneasy about possibly causing trouble for the Hatchery.
"There's no 'seems.' You belong here! As long as you don't want to leave, no one can take you away."
"Exactly, Robin. Feel free to stay here. Darkrai is very strong."
"Dak!"
Dak, Bon Clay, and Darkrai spoke one after the other, not minding Kuzan listening on the side.
"Moo!"
Miltank also affectionately hugged Robin's leg.
Even though Miltank was one of the taller ones among the babies, her head only reached Robin's knees.
Characters in One Piece are generally very tall, for instance, Bon Clay stands at 2.4 meters.
Robin herself is 1.88 meters tall, and with high heels, she is even taller than Dak by half a head.
"Eevee!"
"Bark!"
"Pidge!"
The other Pokémon also pounced on Robin, tumbling her over and expressing their affection in their unique ways.
"Yes."
Supported by everyone, Robin felt a bit more confident and responded again to Kuzan's earlier remark.
This place was her belonging.
After drifting and surviving in the vast seas for eleven years, she could finally settle down.
"So it is, huh? Now, you've grown into a beautiful woman."
After hearing what Dak and the others said, Kuzan chuckled softly, then turned and walked towards the door, "I didn't expect to meet you in a place like this."
"I thought I might find you in some corner of the sea, having given up on hope or turned to evil, and then I would have to destroy the seed left by Saul, the time bomb I left behind."
"But... you've finally found a place to call home."
"Whether Saul did right by letting you live, I will continue to see with my own eyes. Now that you've met companions willing to protect you, live well."
"Ohara has not perished."
Kuzan said this as he walked out of the Hatchery's door, his thoughts and feelings unknown to both Dak and Robin.
For Dak,
Although the setting differed from the original Water 7 scene in the story, the words were quite similar.
This could be considered a creation of a memorable scene, bringing a slight joy to Dak's heart.
"Then, I look forward to your guidance in the future, everyone."
Robin had never felt so at ease, her smile filled with happiness.
Dak, seeing Robin's demeanor, couldn't help but nod.
Kuzan was right; Robin was a great beauty.
The current Robin, who hadn't yet experienced the harsh conditions of traveling to Alabasta, resembled the character from the movie Z, who was rejuvenated twelve years by the Reverse-Reverse Fruit.
However, Dak thought, although the younger Robin seemed more youthful and beautiful, he still preferred the mature Robin from the Straw Hat's reunion eleven years later.
"Manager, you seem to be looking at me in a rather rude manner."
Now calm, Robin's sharpness returned.
She immediately noticed the regret in Dak's gaze.
"It's nothing, you're overthinking. The kids here are now your responsibility, Robin. I've been asked to check on the egg that's about to hatch for Newgate; they've requested my presence."
Dak broke into a cold sweat.
He hadn't expected Robin to be so sensitive. Should he lament the frightening nature of a woman's intuition?
Or is it just Robin's cunning nature?
Regardless of which, he didn't plan to stay in the shop any longer and quickly made an exit with Darkrai.
"Newgate?"
Robin watched Dak leave, frowning as she thought about the name he mentioned.
Could it be...
"Just as you're thinking, Edward Newgate, captain of the Whitebeard Pirates, the strongest man in the world."
Bon Clay seemed to guess Robin's thoughts, grinning and feeling as if he saw his past self, "One of the Seven Warlords, Hawkeye, and Vice Admiral Gion from the Navy are also among our clients."
"Do they know about each other?"
Robin was somewhat astonished, finding it hard to imagine the kind of individuals the Hatchery was dealing with.
Looking at these people, it felt like they were involved in top-tier dealings.
"They do, and they've even met each other here. Don't worry too much, you'll get used to it."
Bon Clay waved his hand dismissively.
Although his previous status was relatively low, which limited his perspective, he was smart enough to recognize the potential in Pokémon and the attitudes of these strong individuals.
Surely, they would meet many notable figures not commonly seen, and one couldn't be surprised every time.
Bon Clay's mentality had changed significantly in the past few weeks.
...
Meanwhile,
Dak and Darkrai once again arrived on the Moby Dick.
"Yo! Dak, you finally made it."
The deck of the Moby Dick was bustling, a stark contrast to its usual scattered occupancy.
Marco waved at Dak from afar.
As Dak and Darkrai approached, they could see the pink egg in Newgate's hands twinkling.
Judging by the frequency, it would be at least half a day before it hatches.
Dak thought, the eggs from the same batch should hatch around the same time, meaning Gion and Mihawk's eggs should also be close to hatching.
They would inevitably come to the Hatchery to inquire about Pokémon.
He couldn't stay on the Moby Dick forever.
And...
Dak looked up at the darkening sky.
This unpredictable weather of the New World, he feared sudden thunder or hail, a common occurrence in these seas.
"Newgate, take the egg to the Hatchery. It's too dangerous here."
Dak shook his head, truly worried about the environment.
If a timid Pokémon were born in such conditions, it might be scared to death.
(End of Chapter)
Capítulo 45: Chapter 45
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Inside the Mystery Hatchery House.
Just as Dak had guessed, Gion and Mihawk indeed came with their glittering eggs.
At this moment, representatives of the three major powers of the sea gathered once again.
From the Whitebeard Pirates, Newgate, the sixth division commander Blamenco, and the seventh division commander Rakuyo.
As Newgate had mentioned, apart from him being a regular guest, the Whitebeard Pirates adopted a rotation system.
One of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Hawkeye Mihawk.
Mihawk had brought 5 million Belly, which Dak converted into 500 Magical Coins and pocketed.
As for how that 5 million Belly was acquired, Dak didn't ask, and Mihawk didn't say. It was an understanding between them.
From the Navy, Gion and Tsuru.
Upon entering the Mystery Hatchery House, neither of them showed any signs of discomfort.
Dak guessed that Kuzan hadn't reported any news after returning, which wasn't impossible but rather very likely.
Saul was personally released by Kuzan, who was also his friend. He couldn't possibly discuss anything related to Saul with Sengoku.
And Robin was also released by him. Not knowing what wrong Robin had done, he hoped to see her future and wouldn't want the Navy to take her away.
Since the Ohara incident, Kuzan had understood.
Not everything should be reported.
People have different views and ways of doing things.
When Sengoku blindly followed the World Government's orders to issue the Buster Call, and Sakazuki mercilessly attacked the refugee ships, Kuzan's loyalty to the Navy, or more accurately, to the Navy that follows the World Government's orders, had waned.
He was only loyal to his own sense of justice.
Perhaps he also didn't want Robin's situation to affect the trade between the Navy and the Mystery Hatchery House.
In short, Kuzan hadn't exposed Robin's presence.
After learning about the guests from Bon Clay, Robin chose to hide in the dormitory.
She still couldn't face the people from the Navy openly.
After being hunted for eleven years.
"It's been a while, everyone. It seems you're all quite excited."
Dak greeted the group in front of him while trying to shake off his left leg.
Unfortunately, he couldn't shake off Growlithe that was clinging to his leg.
Thus, Dak decided to ignore it.
He hoped the Trainer that Growlithe takes a liking to in the future would have more patience; otherwise, this little furball might drive them crazy.
However, it was hard for those in the store to focus on Dak.
The various amusing behaviors of the Pokémon babies were too entertaining.
"Manager Dak, how much longer until my Pokémon hatches?"
Gion held her brownish-yellow egg and asked expectantly.
"Very soon, in one... no, half an hour."
Dak initially wanted to say one hour, but considering the heat lamps on the ceiling, he changed his estimate.
"Apart from food, does the little one's living environment need any special preparations?"
Tsuru asked another question from the side.
Women are always more detail-oriented, and Tsuru, being a mother herself, naturally had more experience than the other men present and knew what to focus on.
"It depends on the type of Pokémon."
Dak pointed to the Magikarp and Feebas in the lake, then to the Rowlet in the tree.
In reality, snowy environments would suit Alolan Vulpix better, but the Mystery Hatchery House didn't seem to have such an environment yet. Maybe it would be available in future tasks.
"No problem, I'll need your guidance then."
Tsuru was humble.
In areas she was unfamiliar with, she was willing to learn to provide a better growth environment for the baby.
Dak nodded.
He was pleased with Tsuru's attitude towards Pokémon and didn't mind teaching her more.
And...
Before Pokémon became widely available among the public, the Navy was likely to be the organization with the largest number of Pokémon.
They couldn't possibly come running to him with the same questions every time a Pokémon was born.
The Navy needed someone knowledgeable on the subject.
Half an hour of waiting.
The three factions didn't talk to each other.
Sitting idly would be unbearable for them. Gion, Tsuru, and Mihawk might be used to a more monotonous daily life.
Newgate was okay too, given his age, he was no longer as restless as when he was younger.
But his two sons couldn't stand such torment, feeling uncomfortable if they weren't causing some mischief on the ship, as if ants were crawling on them.
However, the Pokémon babies wouldn't let them be bored.
Seeing Dak ignoring him, Growlithe ran over to Gion and Tsuru's side.
He liked their aura.
"Growlithe, this species is serious, brave, reliable, wise, and can be said to be one of the most loyal Pokémon. Moreover, most Growlithe are kind and just. When a Growlithe is willing to approach strangers, it means they deem that person's justice worthy of their recognition."
Dak, becoming a praise master on the side, lavished Growlithe with compliments.
In reality, the introduction of Growlithe's species didn't mention 'justice,' at most its hidden ability is Justified.
The rest of Dak's speech was made up based on the Pokémon world, after all, in that world, Growlithe is a loyal partner of Officer Jenny.
He didn't think he was wrong; rather, he believed he spoke well.
With such a speech, many from the Navy might want a Growlithe as their Pokémon, perhaps making it a dream partner for all Navy members.
"Is that so? What a lovely little one."
Gion didn't know what Dak was fantasizing about.
But having heard Dak's rhetoric, she indeed liked Growlithe even more.
And with Growlithe being fluffy, energetic, and cute, how could anyone not like such a charming dog Pokémon?
"Wise."
It was Tsuru who looked into Growlithe's intelligent eyes, doubting Dak's flattery.
If Dak knew Tsuru's thoughts, he would surely protest his innocence.
He never expected to be backstabbed by his own Growlithe baby.
He was truly not deceiving; Growlithe's territorial sense and vigilance are among the top in the Pokémon world, calling it wise was no issue.
On the other side, Blamenco and Rakuyo somehow ended up whispering to their brother Eevee.
Dak eavesdropped and was shocked.
You two, who have been single for forty or fifty years, are teaching brother Eevee how to chase girls?! Stop it, you rascals!
Before Dak could rescue Eevee from their clutches, Mihawk's excited voice echoed in the shop.
"It's hatching!"
(End of Chapter)
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