Pirate: Nami! Give me back my Berry!

Chapter 603: Kozuki Hiyori's Farewell

Chapter 603: Kozuki Hiyori's Farewell

The night is as dark as ink, spreading thickly and wrapping the whole world in a quiet slumber.

In the room, Ling Yan's chest rose and fell slightly with his steady breathing. Guangyue Rihe was like a tired bird, nestling gently in his warm arms and sleeping soundly.

After an unknown amount of time, Hiyori Kozuki's eyelashes trembled slightly and she slowly opened her eyes.

She carefully raised her eyes to look at Ling Yan, and after making sure that he was still immersed in sleep, she gently pulled herself out of Ling Yan's arms as if she were a breeze in spring.

She tiptoed to pick up the clothes beside her, not daring to make any sound with every movement, as if she was afraid to disturb the deep sleep.

After getting dressed, she turned back and looked at Ling Yan deeply before quietly opening the door, tiptoeing out and closing the door gently.

At the moment the door closed, Ling Yan and Ling Ji suddenly opened their eyes. There was no trace of the haziness from just waking up in their eyes, but instead there was a look of confusion and clarity.

Ling Ji was like a clever kitten, quickly crawling into Ling Yan's arms, her voice soft but full of doubt: "Ling Yan, what happened to Rihe? I always felt that she was a little uneasy since the banquet started today, and now she left so secretly, what on earth is she going to do?"

Ling Yan gently tightened his embrace, holding Ling Ji in his arms, and comforted her, "I don't know either, don't worry about it for now, just go to sleep. I've asked the intelligence bird to follow quietly, and it will send back a message if there is any situation."

Ling Ji responded obediently with an "Oh~", found a comfortable position in Ling Yan's arms, closed her eyes, and soon her breathing became even and she fell into a sweet dream.

Ling Yan gently stroked her hair, thought for a moment, then slowly closed his eyes, and fell asleep while holding Ling Ji in his arms.

Outside the yard, the guards stood upright at their posts like loyal guards.

Their eyes were sharp and they quickly caught sight of Hiyori Kozuki.

Why did she suddenly come out so late?

The guards were full of doubts and looked at each other, but did not step forward to ask.

They knew in their hearts that this was not the time for them to say anything, so they took note of it silently and planned to report the matter to their superiors early the next morning.

At this moment, the Flower City is like a mysterious castle shrouded in the night. Only the lights on the Arcade Street are still flickering, like stars falling to the earth.

The figure of Kozuki Hiyori hurriedly shuttled through the darkness, without stopping at all, and went straight towards his home.

After returning home, Hiyori Kozuki gently closed the door and walked into the living room.

In the living room, the furniture was sealed up and covered with a light layer of dust. In the dim light, it looked particularly quiet and deserted.

Kozuki Hiyori stood quietly in the middle of the living room, his eyes fixed on a painting on the wall of the hall.

The portrait was a mysterious vortex that attracted her attention. She just stared at it quietly, as if waiting for someone.

A few minutes later, a slight knock on the door broke the silence.

Kozuki Hiyori suddenly came to his senses and turned to look at the door.

I saw a hunchbacked old man slowly push open the door and walk in.

The old man's face is full of traces of time, and every wrinkle seems to be telling the vicissitudes of the past.

"Grandpa, I will leave Wano Country tomorrow." Kozuki Hiyori's voice broke the silence, her tone was calm but with a hint of determination.

The old man was none other than Hiyori Kozuki’s grandfather, Kozuki Sukiyaki.

Ever since Kozuki Hiyori became Ling Yan's woman, she asked Yamato to release Kozuki Sukiyaki.

Kozuki Sukiyaki's body trembled slightly, a trace of reluctance and pain flashed in his eyes, and he asked in a hoarse voice: "Can't you really save your brother's life?"

Kozuki Hiyori slowly shook her head, her eyes revealing determination: "No. During this period of time, I have used the power of the fruit to see the future many times. Only when he is really dead can this country be truly founded."

"It seems that the future your mother saw has undergone tremendous changes." Kozuki Sukiyaki murmured to himself, his voice full of emotion and helplessness.

"Yes." Hiyori Kozuki nodded, her expression a little solemn, "The future that mother saw was that Straw Hat Boy Luffy would save Wano Country, but now everything has changed."

"Is this the reason why you decided to eat the fruit?" Kotsuki Sukiyaki raised his head and looked straight at his granddaughter.

"That's right." Kozuki Hiyori responded without hesitation, "The future has changed. For the future of this country and for my mother's wish for so many years, I must eat the To-To-To Fruit to see the accurate future."

Kozuki Sukiyaki was silent for a moment, as if thinking about something, but finally couldn't help asking: "The future... belongs to that man, Ling Yan?"

Kozuki Hiyori shook his head again and responded seriously: "No, the future does not belong to Lord Ling Yan. The future world belongs to everyone. This is also Lord Ling Yan's decision."

"I see. For the future of this country, let your brother...go away peacefully." Kotsuki Sukiyaki's voice was a little choked, but with a hint of determination.

"I will." Kozuki Hiyori's eyes were slightly red, but she still held back her tears and nodded vigorously.

"After leaving Wano Country, remember to take good care of yourself. You have a peculiar physique, but I believe that Lord Ling Yan will not treat you unfairly." Kozuki Sukiyaki's eyes were full of love and worry, just like any ordinary grandfather seeing off his beloved granddaughter.

"Well~ Lord Ling Yan is very good to me, and so are you, Grandpa. You must take care of yourself." Kozuki Hiyori's voice trembled slightly, with a strong sense of reluctance.

"Hehehe~ I will. Goodbye, my dear granddaughter." After saying this, Kozuki Sukiyaki looked at Kozuki Hiyori deeply, then slowly turned around and left the room with heavy steps.

As Hiyori Kozuki watched her grandfather leave, tears finally welled up in her eyes. In the silent room, her sobs echoed softly, expressing the sadness of parting and the confusion about the future...

She stayed in this house for about an hour, and after she had calmed down, she returned to Yamato alone.

After returning to the Dahedong courtyard, she went to the hot spring to wash herself, and then quietly returned to the room.

Seeing Lord Ling Yan and Ling Ji lying on the wide bed like a big character, Guangyue Rihe smiled.

Then he took off his coat and went to bed.

As soon as she lay down, Ling Yan seemed unconscious and held her in his arms. A look of relief appeared on Guangyue Rihe's face.

She felt very safe sleeping in Lord Ling Yan's arms.