SailorStar9: So with Chapter 286 uploaded, this is Chapter 287 of this fic. For everyone who put this fic on your favorited and followed lists and/or story alerts, thank you, but remember everyone, a lot of authors (myself included) sustain on readers' reviews.
Pairings: Married!Ace/Sasha, Sibling!Luffy/Sasha, Sibling!Sabo/Sasha, Background Protector!Law/Sasha
Disclaimers: One Piece belongs to Oda Eiichirō-sensei. Me, on the other hand, own absolutely nothing, except my OC, the pairing and the fic idea.
Chapter 287: Arc 17: Tonoyasu! Ebisu Town's Most Loved!
"I see, I see." Tonoyasu nodded, after being brought up-to-date. "By seeing this flyer, we learned about the great battle. Two birds on fire: that means twilight on the day of the Fire Festival. The rendezvous point for the raid is Habu Port. Kin'emon-kun must have put a lot of thought to it. Why are you looking at me like that?" he turned to the confused Shinobu and Kanjuro. "Shinobu-chan. I understand. It's no wonder that you have a glum face. The plan is ruined. Even the enemies know about it. It'd be nice to take it back and say 'It was all fake.'" he pondered. "But then, it will mislead your allies, too. Before this, however, I didn't know about the crescent moon ankle tattoo. You were able to secure allies like me. I'm sure there are tons of people who got motivated by seeing this. Please tell Kin'emon-kun and the others." he bowed. "That we'll fight along with you at any cost. I'm glad to see you two, too." he proceeded to head off. "Now, it's getting busy. There are tons of people who won't last the week before the great battle." he reminded. "So, if you'll excuse me."
"And, who's that old man?" Sahiko turned to Kanjuro and Shinobu. "I caught glimpses, but I can't tell how he's connected to the two of you."
"He was just cheerful." Orobi added. "Who is that Tonoyasu?"
"I must say..." Shinobu started as she and Kanjuro raked their brains.
"We have no idea!" Kanjuro wailed. "He just went on and on, so... since he addressed us with 'kun' and 'chan', I thought if he had been someone important in the past, it would be rude to ask him."
"He was addressing you casually." Orobi pointed out. "So he could be your childhood friend. Or an instructor of some kind? Or an older friend?"
"Who is he?" Kanjuro panicked.
Outside...
"Tonoyasu must be making a lot of money.' Usohachi noted as he and Onami watched Tonoyasu interact with the villagers and handing out porches of millet grains.
"No, he's not." the grandmother selling seaweed interjected. "He only gets paid peanuts. His only daughter,, Tōko, was sold to the capital and has been working there, but she sends most of her earnings to Yasu-san. He said Tōko took the trouble to send it, so he shouldn't have it all to himself. He gives out food to those who can't work every day. He doesn't eat much himself. His facial expressions and body movements re so goofy, but everyone always loved him. He's a saint."
SailorStar9: Any OOC-nes is regretted. *Sighs* Don't you just hate plot bunnies sometimes? Reviews are much appreciated.
