Finn was genuinely surprised by Nami and Tashigi's fighting spirit when it came to the food. The meal meant for the three of them quickly disappeared, leaving Finn no choice but to prepare another round.
He couldn't help but marvel at the seemingly endless appetite of the people in the One Piece world. Despite being already full, they devoured everything in sight. He mused to himself that this must be due to the high physical resilience inherent in this world—where overeating to the point of bursting was never a concern. If these people had been ordinary humans from his previous life, their stomachs would have surely exploded by now.
After everyone had eaten their fill, Finn waited patiently for an hour to allow Nami and Tashigi to digest before they set out on their mission to find Princess Vivi.
According to King Cobra, Princess Vivi had "disappeared" about half a month ago. Finn, calculating the timeline, realized this was around the time Vivi had infiltrated the Baroque Works. However, since she had been undercover with the King's guard captain, Igaram, they hadn't been able to communicate regularly. As a result, her exact whereabouts were unknown.
"Master Finn, please humiliate me with more food in the future!" Nami teased, hopping in front of Finn, her eyes sparkling with mischief as she playfully bowed.
Finn chuckled, reaching out to gently pinch her cheek. "Maybe we should start calling you the Little Greedy Cat instead of the Little Thieving Cat."
Nami giggled, pressing closer. "Fine by me! I'll be your greedy little cat, always waiting for Master Finn's treats."
Tashigi, meanwhile, remained more reserved. She was eager to experience such delicious food again, but couldn't bring herself to act as freely as Nami did, at least not yet. Finn appreciated her unique charm. He valued the individuality of those around him—their quirks made his life all the more colorful.
"Master Finn, do you have any idea where Princess Vivi might be?" Tashigi asked, her voice filled with concern. "His Majesty Cobra only gave us a vague idea of her location. How are we supposed to start searching in such a large country?"
For Finn, a time traveler, finding Princess Vivi wasn't difficult. His plan was simple: find Crocodile or Robin, and have them summon Vivi back to complete a mission. That way, Vivi would appear naturally.
"I've done some investigating," Finn replied, keeping up the pretense. "There's a secret organization in Alabasta called Baroque Works. They're involved in a lot of criminal activity, and if we start our search there, we'll definitely find some clues."
Tashigi's eyes widened with admiration. "Master Finn, you're incredible! You've already done so much work in advance."
Nami seized the opportunity to flatter him as well. "Our young master is the best!"
"But where do we start looking for this Baroque Works?" Nami asked, her curiosity piqued.
Finn continued, "I paid a visit to the prison in Alabasta and spent some money to gather information. There's a city called Rainbase, home to a casino known as Rain Dinners. It's a popular hangout for the underworld."
Nami was impressed. "Wow, Master Finn, you're so clever to think of asking the prisoners!"
Tashigi nodded in agreement. "Yes, they would know all about those places. It's brilliant, Master Finn!"
Finn smirked, adopting a mock-serious tone. "Now, considering the Rain Dinners casino's influence in the underworld and the reach of Baroque Works, there's only one logical conclusion: Rain Dinners must be the Baroque Works' stronghold!"
"My goodness!" Nami gasped, pressing her hands to her chest. "Master Finn, we were completely in the dark, but you solved the puzzle in just a few words. I'm not exaggerating when I say I admire you so much!"
"Master... I used to think you were just a spoiled dandy," Tashigi admitted, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment. "But now, being your assistant feels like the greatest fortune of my life."
She thought back to her initial impression of Finn, feeling a wave of shame wash over her. Such a brilliant young master, shining like a beacon even in the darkest night—how could she have ever underestimated him?
Tashigi silently vowed to herself that no matter what, she would always believe in Finn.