The Black Pearl gradually slowed down, allowing a small three-masted pirate ship not far away to approach.
"That flag... is the flag of the Buggy Pirates!"
"Rifan, do you know them?"
Gion came to Rifan's side, looked at the approaching Buggy pirates on the sea, and said.
"Gion, it seems that you still don't know enough about me."
"If you've read the reports from LogueTown."
"You should know that Ms. Ayane from the Buggy Pirates is related to me."
Rifan looked at Ayane and Buggy, who were getting closer on the opposite boat, and said with a light smile.
"I see. Is that Ayane-san also your woman?"
"I wish she was my woman, but it's a pity that she doesn't like me, just like you Gion, who always looks down on me as a pirate."
"There is no way to do this, if you are a Marine, Rifan, I will definitely like you."
"Thank you so much, although I know that you are comforting me, Gion, I am still very happy."
"I'm not trying to comfort you, Rifan. There are many things about you that attract me."
The corner of Gion's mouth raised, and she consciously approached Rifan.
Rifan didn't take Gion's words seriously; he smiled and looked at Ayane, who had already come close.
"Long time no see, Rifan."
"You really changed to a bigger ship."
Ayane jumped from Buggy's pirate ship and landed on the Black Pearl where Rifan was. After Ayane, Buggy flew to the Black Pearl using his abilities.
"I also didn't expect we could meet again this soon."
"This one must be your Captain, Buggy."
"Sure enough, as rumoured, he has a big red nose."
Rifan nodded at Ayane and looked at Buggy with interest. Although Buggy looked very weak, Rifan, who knew his details, knew Buggy's potential. In the One Piece World, at most, others have Conqueror's Haki. But this one has the Conqueror's luck. This is an ability that Rifan is very envious of.
"Red... Red nose?! Damn, how dare you call me a red nose?!"
Buggy's eyes widened, and he was about to rush towards Rifan angrily. However, just as he took a step, Ayane restrained him.
"Captain Buggy, in front of you is the great pirate Rifan, who has a bounty of 1 billion Berries. If you rush forward, you will be easily killed."
Ayane's cold words brought Buggy back to his senses instantly, like a bucket of cold water being poured over his head. Looking at the smiling Rifan, Buggy smiled shyly and quickly stepped back to Ayane's side.
"Buggy, you have to be careful. I only allowed you to come here for Ayane's sake. Without her, your pirate ship wouldn't even be able to get close to the Black Pearl. Even our Black Pearl Pirates wouldn't need to make a move. The Marine Admiral candidate Gion next to me, and this Colonel Hina can throw you into the sea to feed the fish."
While speaking, Rifan pointed to Gion and Hina standing beside him.
"Marine Admiral Candidate?!"
Buggy's eyes widened, and he looked at Gion in shock. He never imagined that there was a Marine on Rifan's ship, and a Marine Admiral candidate at that!
"Rifan, please don't scare my captain. Here, this is the 'sound wave' fruit that I obtained by chance. In this way, I only owe you two Devil Fruits."
Ayane took a step forward and said to Rifan. Rifan walked over with a smile on his face.
Suddenly, he noticed the bruise on Ayane's exposed arm. The smile on his face disappeared, and his brows furrowed slightly.
"You're hurt, Ayane."
"A few minor injuries, nothing serious."
Ayane shook her head and said indifferently. Rifan knew, however, from Ayane's expression that the injury on her body was not minor. It might not be fatal, but it would certainly make Ayane uncomfortable.
"Don't be brave. I'm a doctor; you can't hide your injury from me. Come to the consulting room with me, and I will help you heal. Speaking of which, did you encounter pirates or Marines?"
After Rifan asked Mikita, Nami, and others to entertain Buggy, he ignored Ayane's objections and led her to the cabin. Nojiko, who wanted to copy Ayane's body data, naturally followed closely behind.
Black Pearl, Rifan's personal consultation room.
"So, you encountered the Marine Guerrillas?"
"Ayane, are you afraid of being chased by the Marine guerrillas? Is that why you came here?"
Rifan sat on the stool, folded his hands, looked at Ayane, who was cleaning his saliva with interest, and said.
Just now, Rifan perfectly healed her injury with the Munch-Munch Fruit. Of course, he had to swallow her for that convenience.
So Ayane at this moment had already taken off her coat, and was only wearing a set of cool clothes. The live broadcast screen was also blacked out due to Ayane's attire.
"There's that factor in it. Presumably, with your strength and reputation, you shouldn't mind if we use your Black Pearl Pirates' name a little bit. Speaking of which, you've got the rather rare Devil Fruit ability, Rifan. To be able to heal my wounds so quickly! It's just that the saliva you left on me is kind of annoying." Ayane exhaled and said to Rifan.
"Hehe, there's a bathing place next door. If you feel uncomfortable, you can go to the next door to wash. But before that, let's talk about the fees. After all, I don't have such a big reputation as you said. It's fine for me to help you get rid of the Marine Guerrilla threat, but you have to promise me one thing."
Rifan glanced at Nojiko on the side and spoke to Ayane. Nojiko understood and immediately took out the oil bottle developed by Rifan from the medical counter beside him.
"Rifan, you want me to try your medicine again?"
Ayane raised her eyebrows, recalling the memory of Rifan asking her to try the growth ointment. That memory didn't make Ayane very happy, as the growth ointment didn't have the desired effect on her figure, which had already been finalised.
"No, I've already found someone to test this thing."
"It's the Marine Admiral candidate Gion you saw earlier."
"The medicine's efficacy has been confirmed."
"And this thing is more potent than the growth ointment."
Rifan raised the corner of his mouth and said with a smile on his face.
"Rifan, you really are improving."
"You're actually able to ask a Marine Admiral candidate to test the medicine for you."
"However, I always feel that you have some ulterior motives."
"Miss Nojiko, can you tell me what the function of this ointment is?"
When Nojiko heard Ayane's words she turned to look at Rifan.
After seeing Rifan nodding, Nojiko turned around and explained the effect of Rifan's special ointment to Ayane.
"Rifan, you actually developed such a questionable ointment?"
"Besides, you even want to drink it!"
Speaking of this, Ayane was at a loss for words for a moment.
Rifan did not hide the fact that he developed the special ointment because he still planned to stock up on some Ayane brand milk in the future. If he concealed it, Rifan felt that even if Ayane used the ointment and changed her body, Rifan would not be allowed to taste it.
"Miss Ayane, how can you say that I developed a questionable ointment?"
"Do you know how many mothers in the world can't feed their sons or daughters due to physical reasons?"
"Do you know how much it bothers them?"
"And the ointment I developed can help them bid farewell to such troubles."
"Don't you think that the so-called questionable ointment has a transcendent effect?"
"Believe it or not, after we return to our hometown, I will sell this thing, and many people will be willing to buy it."
Rifan folded his arms and spoke very seriously.
Seeing Rifan's expression, Ayane shook her head with a headache.
"Rifan, don't you want me to be like that Gion, leaving a souvenir in your fridge?"
After closely examining Rifan's special ointment, Ayane asked.
"Well, it depends on how it tastes."
"If the products you produce taste good, I want you to leave a souvenir for me."
"If the taste is not good, we better forget it."
Rifan waved his hand and said.
Seeing Rifan's disgusted expression, Ayane couldn't help twitching her mouth.
"What do you say, Ayane?"
"The decision is in your hands."
Rifan stretched out his hand and smiled.
Ayane looked at Rifan, and then at the special oil. After a long pause, she sighed.
"Rifan, you are really annoying."
"So, you agreed, Miss Ayane?"
"But just this once, Rifan."
"Understood, then let me apply the ointment for you. Recently, my technique has improved again."
"No need, Miss Nojiko can help me. Besides, when Miss Nojiko is helping me, please leave."
"How can this be possible? As the master of the Black Pearl Pirates, I naturally want to entertain the guests myself."
"If you insist on staying, then there will be one less drink in your refrigerator!"
"Okay, okay, let's do as you say."
In order to secure Ayane's milk, Rifan shrugged and agreed.
"Miss Ayane, please lie down here."
Nojiko came to Ayane's side and, after lightly stroking Ayane's face with her right hand, she said with a smile on her face.
"Please wait, Miss Nojiko."
"I have to wash the saliva off first."
Ayane pointed to the saliva on her body and then turned and walked to the next bathroom.
"Looks like we'll have to wait a while before we can start working."
"Captain Rifan, before that, do you want to enjoy her first?"
Nojiko raised her left hand and patted herself on the face, using Clone-Clone Fruit to transform into Ayane's appearance.
Then, she walked up to Rifan with a smile on her face and straddled Rifan's lap.
"It's not appropriate, Nojiko."
Rifan looked at Nojiko's changed face and then at the closed bathroom door next door.
"Captain Rifan, don't you want to see Miss Ayane's surprised eyes and shocked expression?"
"You don't have to worry about Miss Ayane's reluctance to use the special ointment after seeing us."
"With her personality, since she promised you, Captain Rifan, she will do it."
Nojiko took Rifan's hands, placed them on her waist, and spoke to Rifan with a seductive smile.
Rifan, seeing the usually reserved Ayane suddenly displaying such a seductive expression, felt his heart racing.
Fuck!
Rifan was seduced and leaned in to kiss Nojiko's rosy lips.