One Piece: Shanks' Little Jasmine

Chapter 90 Shopping Trip

"Moko-chan, how about this one?"

Tina showed Moko a rose-red halter-neck backless fishtail dress. The silk fabric shimmered softly under the light, and the fishtail-like skirt flowed gracefully. The high-waisted, fitted design perfectly showcased Tina's figure, and the vibrant red color perfectly matched Tina's cheerful personality.

"It would suit Tina perfectly, go try it out!"

"The fitting room is this way, please."

The shop assistant, who was waiting nearby, made a gesture of invitation, indicating that the fishtail dress was very much to Tina's liking, so Tina nodded.

"Okay, then Tina-chan will go and give it a try first."

Tina's voice was filled with joy as she eagerly followed the female shop assistant to the large fitting room next door. Moko was naturally happy that her friend could pick out clothes she liked, and her smile deepened. She turned around to see if Ain had found anything suitable, only to see Ain looking at a royal blue V-neck slit dress.

The booth was piled with many large, round pearls placed under the long dress, like a treasure-filled sea. The dress itself was designed with the sea as its theme, and the dress seemed to be adorned with countless gemstones. With the light changing, the dress seemed to have its own radiance, deeply attracting Ain's eyes, and she couldn't look away.

"If you like it, give it a try."

"No, no, let me look at other ones."

Hearing the voice beside her, Ain panicked and waved her hands hastily. Usually, Ain always appeared calm, rational, and extremely reliable in public, but in reality, she was just a little girl who loved beauty, except for that scar on her leg...

The scar was inflicted by pirates a long time ago. She almost lost her leg that time, but she survived and her leg recovered very well. Everyone said that the scar on her leg was an honor, but Ain knew clearly that it wasn't. This scar was a pain and regret that she could never forget, a scar that constantly reminded her not to forget that terrible day.

Once upon a time, she was just a girl who liked pretty dresses, but now, does she really still have the right to wear them?

Seeing the affection and hesitation in Ain's eyes, Moko raised an eyebrow, took off the dress and stuffed it into Ain's arms, then pushed Ain into the fitting room.

"Moko-chan?"

"It's rare to find such a lovely dress. How can I not try it on? Aien-chan would look absolutely stunning in this dress. I'll just admire it from afar. I'll wait for Aien-chan to change."

"Can……"

Before Ain could finish speaking, Moko had already lowered the veil. Ain stared blankly at the dress in her hands, pursed her lips, and her eyes flashed with hidden joy. If Moko-chan wants to see, then let's give it a try.

Seeing that everyone had chosen suitable clothes and entered the fitting room, Moko also breathed a sigh of relief and sat down on the Victorian-style white leather sofa. Siyuka brought a cup of tea to Moko's side at the right time.

"For Ain-chan's jewelry, add a leg ring. I remember the pearls are quite nice lately, do you have any finished products?"

"Yes, Sister Moko."

"Okay, send them all over. What about the men's clothing?"

"all the best."

"That's fine."

Moko took a small sip of tea, the faint aroma of herbs mingling with the tea fragrance in her mouth. Moko relaxed and her brows unfurrowed. Seeing that no one was around, Xiyuka crouched down and leaned close to Moko.

"Sister Moko, it seems that other forces have intervened on the war-torn island. All the new recruits that were originally planned to be recruited have been lured to that force. Chief Yubi is waiting for your orders."

"Have you found out which faction it is?"

Siyuka glanced around out of the corner of his eye, then leaned closer to Moko's ear and said, "Revolutionary Army."

Revolutionary Army? Moko put down her teacup, her expression calm. After a moment's thought, she said, "Let them be. We have enough manpower. There's no need to clash with them."

"Yes."

Aside from this matter, there was nothing else for Moko to worry about. Siyuka stood beside Moko, carefully observing her needs. After waiting for a while, Tina was the first to change her clothes.

"Moko-chan, is it pretty?"

To achieve the best possible effect, a professional stylist will assist with makeup and styling during the fitting. At this moment, the veil is slowly pulled back, and Tina, dressed in a red fishtail dress, comes into view, her delicate features exposed, her fair shoulders and bright red dress making her skin appear as smooth as porcelain.

A few strands of her long pink hair were picked out and braided into an elaborate and intricate style, interspersed with a few strands of gold thread. The fluffy hair rose and fell with her movements, suddenly covering her back, vaguely revealing a beautiful pair of butterfly bones. She was wild and charming, like a wild rose in a thorn forest, blooming brightly and brilliantly in the warm spring.

Large gemstone earrings sparkled, a crystal necklace cascaded gracefully from her neck, and stiletto heels with subtle silver shimmer accentuated Tina's slender figure, making her stunningly beautiful and captivating, so dazzling that it was impossible to look away.

"At this banquet, Tina-chan will definitely be the most dazzling presence."

Hearing Moko's sincere praise, even the usually outgoing Tina blushed with embarrassment.

"Um, I've changed mine too."

A shy voice came from behind, and Moko and Tina looked over at the same time. Ain was like a graceful mermaid leaping out of the sea, unforgettable at first glance.

The long dress was well-tailored, with delicate pleats and a slit that perfectly revealed her fair legs. The intricate leg rings woven with pearls and silver chains just covered the scar on her legs, and the light pearl chains made her legs look even longer and more slender, perfectly outlining her exquisite curves.

Her long blue hair was styled in an updo, adorned with a few white pearls, each one crystal clear and round. Her long eyelashes trembled slightly like fluttering butterflies, her fair and flawless skin had a faint rosy glow, and her thin lips were as delicate and dewy as rose petals, making one want to kiss them.

"Oh my god, Ain-chan, Tina said you should have tried wearing this a long time ago. You always force yourself to chase after those ugly pirates and don't get any rest. You must be feeling so uncomfortable."

Tina grasped Ain's hand, her eyes filled with concern. She and Ain had grown up together since childhood. After that incident, Ain seemed to be trapped in a nightmare, his hatred for pirates stronger than anyone else's. In order to hunt pirates on the high seas as soon as possible, Ain trained himself relentlessly. At only fourteen years old, he was already able to capture pirates on his own. In the end, it was Zephyr who intervened, and Ain finally stopped his behavior of desperately harming himself to the point of madness.

Seeing the concern in Tina's eyes, and perhaps unsure how to respond, Ain slightly averted her gaze, avoiding eye contact. Although Moko was puzzled, she didn't ask any further questions. After all, everyone has scars in their heart, so why force them to be reopened and expose those unbearable memories to others?

"Where's Moko-chan's dress?"

Ain cleverly diverted Tina's attention to Moko, and Tina immediately looked over. Come to think of it, Moko hadn't changed her clothes since just now.

"I've already chosen."

"Sigh! Tina didn't even see Moko-chan in her dress!"

Tina looked at Moko with regret, longingly. Her cute Moko-chan, Moko-chan in pretty clothes, Tina couldn't see her, sob sob!

Do you like the clothes?

Moko patted Tina's head and changed the subject. Tina pouted, feeling helpless at Moko's attempt to coax her like a child. Did she look that easy to fool? She was clearly older than Moko. However, under Moko's gaze, Tina obediently answered.

"like."

Moko then looked at Ain. With just a glance, Ain understood what Moko wanted to say, nodded slightly, and her hand, hanging at her side, almost imperceptibly stroked the beaded chain on her leg.

"Wrap these two sets together, and include the men's outfits as well."

“Yes.” Siyuka nodded with a smile.

"Moko-chan, let's pay for the Bellies ourselves."

Although they had promised Moko they would come to Nephrovira, they felt bad about letting Moko bring such an expensive gift, so Tina privately discussed with Ian and Smoker that they would bring Bailey along and pay for it themselves.

"Uh-huh!"

Ain nodded in agreement, Moko raised an eyebrow and smiled at Siyuka, who maintained her perfect smile and stepped forward to explain.

"Miss Moko has already paid in full for everyone's dresses."

"Moko-chan!?"

"I promised to book the whole place, so I won't give Tina and you guys a chance to pay. Alright, go change your clothes. Smoker and the others should be here soon. We can't let them see Tina and Ian looking so beautiful beforehand. We need to maintain a bit of mystery before the banquet."

Moko didn't give Tina and Ian a chance to speak. She pushed the two of them back into the changing room and drew the curtain. Not long after the two went in, Smoker and the other two came over. They all raised their eyebrows in surprise when they saw Moko sitting outside.

"Miss Moko didn't go to try on her dress?" Kuzan asked, puzzled.

"We've already tried it. Tina and Ian are still changing, so we'll have to wait a while."

"That's a real pity. I was really looking forward to seeing what the young lady would look like in her formal dress."

"General Borsalino, have you found a dress you like?" Moko didn't answer Borsalino's question, but asked another one.

"The clothes here are all very nice~ But young lady is really generous, booking the whole place?"

The three of them casually sat down on the sofa next to Moke, their expressions quite good, indicating that they had indeed found clothes they liked.

Siyuka quietly brought over some fruit wine and placed it beside them. The fruit wines from Nivvira were all from the same batch as the Morning Star wines. Usually, guests who came to Nivvira would have a glass or two. Mo didn't drink much alcohol; she always had herbal tea with her on her side.

"It is an honor for it to have gained the favor of General Borsalino. If you find it too precious, how about considering it a congratulatory gift for your promotions?"

Moko raised an eyebrow at Borsalino, her eyes filled with mockery.

"Then I'll accept it without hesitation!"

Borsalino was quite impolite. Moko smiled and didn't think Borsalino was shameless. The three of them had actually finished trying on the clothes long ago. As for why they hadn't come over yet, it was because they went to the jewelry counter and bought girls' accessories. Without a doubt, it was probably a return gift.

Although Nivvira specializes in fashion, its subsidiary Safira regularly provides matching jewelry. Therefore, Nivvira also has jewelry counters. Although the prices are not cheap, these three can easily afford individual pieces of jewelry with their salaries. Furthermore, since the three bought the gifts privately, Moko pretended not to know and did not offer them for free.

"We're all changed, let's go!"

Tina and Ian had changed back into their original clothes, but they hadn't removed their makeup to match. Their delicate makeup made them look even more charming and lovely, a sight to behold.

"Let's go, gentlemen, the task of carrying your bags is now yours."

Moko winked playfully, displaying a rare liveliness and cheerfulness. Tina and Ian covered their mouths and chuckled. The three men exchanged helpless glances. Since they were already called gentlemen, they naturally wouldn't let the three delicate ladies carry their bags. They took the shopping bags handed to them by Syuka and followed the three lovely girls back the way they came.