Pirate's Freedom

Ever since she went to see Dr. Gao, Nami was so sick that she couldn't get out of bed for several days.

However, it seems that the condition is more serious, but Ila, who often visits her, is very happy to say that the smile appears on Nami's face again.

Tata Tot had no opinion on the matter of Nami's internal injuries turning into external injuries. Moreover, he had other problems to worry about now.

In the past few days, Ila, uncharacteristically, did not run out to play. Instead, she stayed in her small attic, writing, drawing, and calculating.

Today, Tata Tot was sitting in his grocery store as usual, and Ila finally came down from her small attic.

"Dad~!"

With a pair of big eyes like dotted paint flickering, Ila put her hands behind her back and slowly came to Tata Tot.

"Are you done with it? Ira."

Behind the counter, Tata Tot is unsmiling.

"I've figured it out~!"

Ila stood on tiptoes and handed a few pages full of writing to the counter. Tata Tot looked at them carefully for a while.

"Uh……"

Under Ila's expectant gaze, Tata Tot thought about it for a long time, and finally could only make a simple comment.

"Not bad..."

It has to be said that Ila has the potential to be a mad scientist. She accurately calculated the cost of a fully equipped sailboat to single digits by using addition and subtraction methods that even Tata Tot could not understand.

The most surprising thing is that the number is exactly the same as Tata Tote's own mental calculation.

"In that case..."

Taking his eyes back from the scrawled graffiti that occupied half of the page on the first page - the indescribable Billionaire, Tata Tot simply stopped thinking about this issue that would make people lose SAN value like crazy.

"One hundred and two thousand five hundred and fifty forty-eight thousand six hundred and seventy four Baileys——"

After repeating the number, Tata Tot asked with a serious expression.

"Ira, how are you going to come up with this money? If you just rely on monthly pocket money... you and Nami will probably have to wait at least until the year 3074 of the Hyalinian Calendar before you can go to sea."

"Um... um..."

In the unexplained muttering, Ila's two little eyebrows twisted together as if they were about to fight. After she struggled for a long time, the other hand hidden behind her back slowly stretched out.

——The dark wooden box was the treasure box she always kept on her bedside table. It was filled with precious cards that she had saved for several years.

"Dad, I will sell you all my [Pirate Killing]!"

Although she was extremely reluctant to give up, Ila still spoke with a resolute expression.

"You come and help us build the [Billion Berry]!"

"Ira..."

In the heroic atmosphere of Ila sacrificing his life, Tata Tot showed an expression that was hesitant to speak.

【why? 】

Although Ila had already known that Ila would make this decision, when the matter came to pass, Tata Tot still had two things to complain about.

[Why do you think your cards are so valuable?Also, why do you think I can afford so much money? 】

[Obviously I have never seen a [-] Bailey bill...]

[Obviously your dad and I are just a grocery store owner...]

"Dad?"

Ila felt that her hands were sore.

【anyway……】

Tata Tot and Ila's innocent big eyes looked at each other for a while, and a realization came to their hearts.

[Ira, this guy, doesn’t think so much at all...]

Anyway, both of the above are true.

Not to mention Tata Tot, who can rub space battleships with his hands at any time.

Judging from Langdon's business strategy alone, these rare cards from Ila have huge room for appreciation.

Therefore, in fact, Ila is the richest person in Cocoa West Village.

but……

"Ira, your [Pirate Killing] is not enough, there is still a little bit left."

Tata Tot stretched out his right hand and made a little gesture with his fingertips.

"Eh--?!"

Like a thunderbolt exploding in his ears, Ila's expression was extremely shocked.

"That……"

Shaking her head, Ila asked with a dull expression.

"How far is it?"

"It's not that much different, just that...a little bit different."

Of course, Tata Tot will not say it right now. The specific numbers only follow one principle -

Before adulthood, Ira and Nami could spend every day with hope.

Although he didn't want to keep thinking that golden meteorites that could wipe out the dinosaurs would fall here from space all day long, but at least this problem was relatively controllable.

If the Billionaire appears in front of them, the situation will soon become like what is sung in a song: Goodbye Mom and Dad ~ I will sail away tonight ~

However, Ila didn't want to give up just like that.

"I sold all my...picture books..."

Ila took a deep breath, lowered her head, and asked tremblingly.

"Is it enough?"

"...It's still a little bit worse."

"I put..."

Chill!

After sniffing loudly and her small chest rising and falling vigorously several times, Ila spoke with great difficulty.

"I also sold individual comic books..."

"Ira..."

Tata Tot was silent for a while.

"You don't hesitate to... do it to this extent..."

From the beginning to now, Tata Tot's attitude has finally become serious.

"Actually, it's not much different, Ira, as long as you deduct a small part of your monthly pocket money, you will be able to save enough money in a few years. Besides, Nami is here, if the two of them are together, , maybe it won’t take long..."

"But……"

Wiping away the tears that accidentally shed, Ila sobbed and said.

"Nami is so sick that she can't even turn over and can only sleep on her stomach every day. I want to give her a surprise so that she can get better soon and be as happy every day as before."

As she spoke, Ila's attitude became firm. She wiped away her tears, put the treasure box on the counter, turned around and ran to get her more precious picture books and comics.

"Dad, just like the story you told me, Nami is my partner, so I have to protect her dream. But not only do I have to protect her dream, I also have to protect her smile!"

"..."

Tata Tot should have more to say this time, but...

"tomorrow."

"Dad?"

Ila, who stepped up the stairs, turned her head, and Tata Tot only left her with a majestic back.

"Take Nami to see the boat tomorrow."

As for Nami not being able to get out of bed tomorrow... Based on Tata Tot's understanding of her, knowing that the [Billion Berry] she has been thinking about day and night appears, she will crawl over as soon as possible even if she crawls.

"..."

The little girl froze for a moment.

"Really?! Dad!"

The happiness came too suddenly, and Ila felt a little dizzy.

"I'll tell Nami!"

She was about to run out, but her movements suddenly stopped.

"Ah! I almost forgot! I'll get the comics and picture books!"

"No, I'll talk to Bellemere about it."

Tata Tote stopped her and said calmly with his back to her.

"In short, until the year 3074 of the Haiyuan calendar, I will not give you any more pocket money."

"Dad."

"What else?"

"You turn around."

"Ok?"

Mua~!

After a moment.

Watching the cheerful back melt into the bright sunshine, Tata Tot withdrew his gaze.

"Really!"

Tata Tote pretended to be holding a cigarette.

"This is the sequelae of raising a child. Who can stand her like this?"

Then, he sighed again.

"Sigh... I still don't know what to say to Bellemere... Ajian will definitely come over..."

Tata Tot's eyes wandered for a while, then fixed on the shelf on the left, the Master Ball squeezed into the tray with the six Dragon Balls.

"Fortunately, I also prepared Plan B."