One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 138 Little Joys in Everyday Life

As expected and as logical, Dracule Mihawk declined the invitation from the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

However, Roman's questionable actions also caused trouble for Mihawk.

The reputation of the Sea Emperor speaks for itself. Although Kaido doesn't personally take action, his subordinates are not to be underestimated. Despite the Beasts Pirates being severely weakened in the previous war, with the natural defenses of Wano Country and the presence of Governor Kaido himself, the Beasts Pirates remain a first-rate force on the sea.

There are plenty of people who want Hawkeye's head as a pledge of allegiance to join the Beasts Pirates.

This infuriated Mihawk.

He was only interested in swordsmen, and he preferred one-on-one sparring, but he had no interest in this kind of encirclement-style hunting, especially when it was directed at him.

If his pursuers were a renowned swordsman, he wouldn't mind having a go at it, but unfortunately, there isn't one for the time being.

So Mihawk decided to leave the New World.

However, he was also wondering who had impersonated him.

This practice was extremely dishonorable, and it seemed as if it was deliberately designed to cause him trouble.

It's also a bit childish.

This doesn't seem like the behavior of pirates.

So, could it be...? In an instant, Mihawk's mind flashed back to that innocent face and her childish act of revenge.

And she seems to be a member of the Navy.

If it were her, it would seem to make sense.

I wonder how far this young sapling has grown.

Sig, we should see each other soon!

……

Mihawk's rejection of the Navy's offer was to be expected.

This is a good thing, it means he hasn't realized that he's the one who got him into trouble. Even if he did realize it, it wouldn't matter. Roman believed that Mihawk wasn't exactly a skilled painter, and if he really wanted to find himself, his name was the only reliable information.

However, using this to find someone is simply a pipe dream.

If we're lucky, we might actually be able to find Sig, who's far away in the East China Sea.

Sigh, it's indeed a pleasant thing to have others take the blame for you.

Roman lay lazily in the chair, sipping the freshest juice.

As her official rank rose, her monthly salary also increased, and she also received performance bonuses.

With a stable income, Roman still decorated his small apartment.

She bought a down comforter, silk curtains, and finely crafted silver wind chimes. She also bought two small bookshelves, some exquisite murals to decorate the walls, and a few cute succulents from the commercial area. To make the office more harmonious, she placed one on her desk as well.

Although Lieutenant General Sakazuki has always disliked his subordinates bringing personal items to the office, this succulent plant obviously did not break down his defenses. To Roman's surprise, after get off work, he actually asked where the succulent plant was bought.

Sure enough, the next day, after receiving the answer, she saw Sakazuki's new favorite succulent, and he even gave her one.

As long as it doesn't involve official business, pirates, or daily life, Sakazuki isn't that extreme.

As a return gift, she specially brought some black potting soil to help Sakassky's potted plants grow better.

Later, after becoming familiar with Sakazuki, Roman even took the initiative to offer his opinions to Sakazuki.

"Lieutenant General, the pruning of that bonsai tree didn't have to be so forceful..."

"Vice Admiral, you're absolutely right. Please use that tone with the pirates next time. I think your language skills are quite good at intimidating people..."

“Mr. Sakazuki, I think I can leave work early today, since I'm going on vacation…”

A gradual approach makes it difficult for people to feel that they are changing overnight.

So Sakazuki readily approved Roman's leave request.

Looking back, I realized something was wrong; I had approved it so readily.

However, Roman, having received the leave slip, happily took a break.

Because he lived very close to Kuzan, and Kuzan was a lazy guy who mostly lacked the self-awareness of someone in a superior position, Roman happily visited him.

Although having guests is a hassle for Kuzan, he has always taken Roman's affairs as a responsibility from the beginning, and besides, Roman always brings a little surprise when he visits.

For example, a steaming hot meal, a handmade ornament, or a comfortable cushion.

Oh, and there's also a lazy, light green turtle.

According to Roman, this tortoise is inactive, eats little, and is easy to care for, making it the perfect pet for a lazy person like Lieutenant General Kuzan.

Although he said some very offensive things, Kuzan didn't intend to refute them, since they were all the truth.

The time this little girl spent visiting was filled with leisure.

Her bright eyes always held a gentle smile, which made Kuzan glad that he had made the right choice.

During his leisure time, Roman also encounters Lieutenant General Borsalino on his older sister's roof.

For someone with the Glint-Glint Fruit, it's not strange for him to be anywhere. Even though it was during his working hours, not his vacation, Borsalino's hobbies included wandering around using his Glint-Glint ability.

Every time the two met, they would inevitably have a heated argument, but this time Roman didn't use that method. Instead, he planned to shut him up with food.

She knew Borsalino loved ramen and his favorite fruit was banana (he really did look like a monkey), so after confirming that Borsalino was in her sight, she used her willpower to create a speed faster than light (in her opinion) and flashed into a ramen shop, handing him a steaming bowl of ramen the size of a washbasin. (A three-meter-tall strong man eating from a basin.)

She handed him the item with hopeful eyes, then pointed to his mouth, looked earnest, and shook her head.

Then, to Borsalino's astonishment, it quickly disappeared.

As the saying goes, ramen should be eaten while it's hot. If you get entangled with Roman at this time, you might be wasting this delicious meal.

Therefore, Borsalino reluctantly accepted Roman's "kindness".

Afterwards, Roman will eat donuts with Garp, attend classes at the General Staff, go shopping with Tina, and spar with Smoker (to a crushing defeat).

Daily life in Marineford is a mix of warmth and excitement.

Many soldiers fought valiantly, their only hope on the front lines being that their families could have a peaceful life.

In a world of pirates where plunder is rampant, this place is indeed a rare haven of peace.

It's a pity that Sakazuki later moved the Navy headquarters to the New World.

I don't know if I'll be able to persuade him to give up this idea in the future.

After all, this is a place where she can leave behind beautiful memories.