After the battle, the two of them returned home to Foss.
Not long after, the naval branch of Pokara Island reported the story of Rudra defeating Captain Yokeley, the Viper, and highly praised his bravery and heroic performance.
Major General Jason has been very happy with the residents of Pokara Island for the past three years, so he doesn't mind promoting the heroic deeds of the people born on this island.
And the townspeople who survived the battle came to visit one by one with gifts and full of gratitude.
Rudra, accompanied by Old Ross, dealt with these grateful townspeople and finally relaxed.
"Huh!"
Standing by the window, looking at a thriving town, everyone was immersed in the joy of the pirates' defeat. Rudra was extremely relieved.
Old Ross stood behind him and stroked his beard with relief.
"Over the years, I have heard about your feats at sea and watched the young people in the town spread your stories. Now you have just returned to defend the town and protect everyone in the town.
I am so happy and relieved that I can't express it.
However, a man like you will definitely go to the sea again."
As he spoke, the old Ross, who was already a lot of age, was overwhelmed with emotion and couldn't help but burst into tears.
Rudra had to sigh at the rich emotions of the old man.
Makima sat silently at the table beside him.
Rudra patted Old Ross's shoulder and said gently: "Old man, no matter what, Foss Town, I really want to step onto the world stage and really show my strength. But I will always remember where I come from, and I will never forget the care and friendship you and everyone in Foss Town have given me over the years."
Old Ross gently patted Rudra's hand on his shoulder.
"You are a good child with affection and righteousness.
Remember, no matter what... this family will always have a place for you, you are my child, and everyone in the town will always open their arms to you and welcome you back forever."
"..."
Rudra can feel the feelings of Old Ross for him, and how much affection everyone in this town has for him.
His last life has ended. He used to be so lonely, but in this life, there are so many people supporting him, and in the future, there will be beings from different dimensions appearing in his life.
In order not to disappoint those who have expectations of him, and to welcome beings from different time and space in the future. He must become a better person. Stand higher, walk further.
The old and the young had almost had enough of nagging. Old Ross glanced at Makima who had been sitting next to him, patted his old waist and said he was going back to his room to rest.
For a while, there were only two people left in the living room.
Rudra sat opposite Makima, with a slight smile on his face: "What do you think after witnessing the battle not long ago?"
Makima smiled calmly: "Well, I'm beginning to have some interest in the world you talked about, Mr. Rudra."
"Oh?"
"The power of the devil fruit is indeed wonderful.
And are the special skills you use in battle also the unique power of this world?
The power that can attach a layer of metallic color to the surface of the skin, and the golden light...
It looks very dangerous and gives me a fatal feeling."
Rudra was a little surprised by Makima's words, and his smile became even bigger.
"Miss Makima, are you more cheerful than before?
And your frankness now sends me a signal. Are you gradually accepting the reality of coming to a new world?"
Makima picked up the black tea and drank it elegantly.
"There is a world outside the world, and although Mr. Rudra didn't explain it to me clearly, I have a feeling that you will do more amazing things in the future.
You think about my ideals very much, and you know me very well.
I became curious about you.
I can't help but want to know more about you."
Rudra smiled and said: "Increasing mutual understanding and having more tacit understanding in life are also key factors in establishing an equal relationship. Miss Makima...the way we get along now is gradually realizing your ideal."
"..."
Makima was stunned, and then the smile on her face became clearly visible.
Her charm has a strange magic, enough to make 99% of men bow down to her.
To put it in a tough way.
The charm value of this bad woman Makima is enough to be used by the emperor-level strongman in the world of pirates.
The combat power is comparable!
"Yes, so I thought that I don't know how to return to my own world anyway.
Why not follow Mr. Rudra to learn about the wonders of this world first, and then consider other things."
Rudra felt that this was a moment worth celebrating.
"Very good, Miss Makima has such an idea, of course I welcome it infinitely!"
As for whether Makima will have the opportunity to consider other things in the future?
Rudra has the confidence to keep this woman by his side.
In the future, as he improves himself, there will be other people from other worlds. Under the influence of special existences from different worlds, Makima's specialness can be completely compatible.
The equality that Makima desires is easy for Rudra.
In addition, Makima no longer has the power that has been laid out for many years, and everything means a lot to her in the new world.
Moreover, Rudra attaches great importance to Makima, who he loved and hated in his previous life.
Even his love for her is more than his dislike for her.
In this case, how could Rudra let her go easily?
This is Rudra's original intention to deal with everyone sincerely, not to force them with privileges.
In the future, if he really summons a guy who is not satisfactory, or a bad guy who is difficult to communicate with, Rudra will also send him back without hesitation, and never meet him in the ocean of the second dimension again.
"For people in this world, the meaning of partners is different, so I am very happy to hear what Miss Makima said today.
It seems that I must take out the good wine that the old man has collected for many years to celebrate.
Miss Makima is willing to celebrate with me?
For the new journey in the future?"
Makima smiled and nodded.
At the same time.
Major General Jason is reporting on what happened on Pokara Island.
The superior he reported to can be regarded as an old acquaintance in Rudra's memory.
"Vice Admiral Sengoku, I have finished reporting. This is what happened in Foss Town earlier."
On the other side of the Den Den Mushi, Sengoku, now 35 years old, looked serious.
"Rudra... that guy?
Garp thinks highly of him and once invited him to join the navy but was rejected.
Really... two moves directly injured a 360 million bounty criminal?"
Sengoku did not give any special instructions to Rear Admiral Jason. He just said that he understood the situation and hung up the phone.
(Rudra... I always feel that he is not a good person. He regards himself as an adventurer and discovered the ruins of ancient Rhodes and ancient history such as Colette Island, Parsippali Island, and Wimple Island, as well as the Lost Islands.
It seems that I have to pay attention to this guy in the future.)