[Comprehensive] Fire Boxer's Little Chef

On the vast plain, there is an endless sea of ​​sunflowers spreading.

The mountains and plains are full of golden yellow in full bloom, which is as dazzling as gilt, which is addictive.

The weather is fine, the sun is bright but not dazzling, and the air is full of the smell of sunflowers.

Dry and warm.

Ace stood opposite him, with an incomparably bright smile on his face, and the dazzling curvature of the corner of his mouth, even compared to this sea of ​​sunflowers.

Wayne stretched out his hand, obviously close at hand, but he couldn't touch the warm body temperature of that person no matter what.

There was a smile in the corner of Ace's eyes, his eyebrows were curved, and his tightly closed lips moved, as if he wanted to say something to Wayne.

A gust of wind blew from nowhere, and a huge wave suddenly set off in this boundless sea of ​​sunflower flowers. The golden petals fell off from the round flower discs and drifted freely in mid-air.

"..."

Ace's lips opened and closed, as if to say something.

"What did you say?"

Wayne blocked his forehead with his right hand to prevent the strong wind from blinding his eyes. The wind was so loud that he could only see Ace's lips opening and closing, but he couldn't hear a single word.

"Sayonara..."

The gust of wind stopped suddenly, and the golden petals that had been floating in mid-air lost their lift and fell slowly downwards. Ace's face gradually became a little blurred. In the end, Wayne could only see the smile on the corner of his mouth. , too brilliant.

goodbye……

……

There is soft piano music flowing quietly in the small and old restaurant, and the slow and soft tune makes people feel sleepy.

For the first time, the little black cat Clow did not sleep curled up on the counter, his emerald green eyes stared motionlessly at Wayne, who was lying on the counter with half-closed eyes and no energy at all.

"Meow……"

Kuro let out a worried cry.

"I'm fine, Craw."

The right hand was covered with the black and soft hair of the little black cat, and when he stroked it gently, Wayne's voice sounded a little hoarse, probably because he didn't sleep well, and there was a faint black and blue color around his eyes, which didn't have much blood in the first place His face looked even paler now.

It has been three days since we separated from Ace.

In the past three days, whenever he closed his eyes, the dream about the sea of ​​sunflowers would appear in his mind.

Like a nightmare, I don't know the cause, and I can't get rid of it.

What exactly did Ace say to him at that time, did the only clearly heard "goodbye" symbolize some bad omen.

Wayne curled up into a ball in pain.

He doesn't know anything.

Ace said that he could no longer go forward with him, and Aru also said that if he continued to follow, he would only become Ace's burden.

"Ace will definitely be distracted in order to protect you. If you get hurt a little, Ace will definitely blame himself."

"Blackbeard is an extremely dangerous existence. Even IGO can't do anything about him. You, Wayne, will only become a burden for Ace."

That's what Aru told him at the time.

Wayne couldn't remember what his reaction was at that time, he just felt his mind went blank, and when he came to his senses, Aru had already sent him back to his small restaurant.

What impressed me the most was the brilliant smile that Ace turned his head and showed him.

Like the most vigorous flame that burns, the most dazzling brilliance that blooms at the last moment of life.

He never thought that he would be a burden to anyone, but as Aru said, he would only become a burden to Ace if he followed.

If only he could be stronger, Luffy will break into the big prison under the sea for Ace, but he can't do anything, he can only wait in this small restaurant.

He doesn't have the ability to fight at all, even if he goes to the top of the war, he will only be the first to fall.

Before meeting Ace, Wayne was just an ordinary person, and after meeting Ace, he is still an ordinary person.

If only I hadn't met Ace...

If he hadn't met Ace, he would just be a small restaurant owner in a small coastal town, living next to ordinary fishermen like Uncle John, cooking his favorite dishes, and entertaining diners as always.The money I earn is not too much, just enough to cover my daily expenses, read books and take a nap in my spare time.

Maybe one day I will meet the girl I like in this small town, fall in love with her, get married, have children, and when the gray hair is no longer able to walk, we can support each other and watch the grandchildren and grandchildren marry each other. He left this world peacefully.

What a peaceful and comfortable life, if he hadn't met Ace, his life might have really followed this rhythm.

It is often said that plainness is a blessing. For this point, Wien has never denied it, and even admired it.

The appearance of Ace is an important turning point in his life. Ever since he met Ace, great changes have taken place in his ordinary life.

He saw ingredients that he might never have had the chance to see in his life, and he experienced thrilling adventures that he had never imagined before.

The outside world is so vast, and the ingredients outside are so rich. Living in a small coastal town and never going out, he saw the outside scenery that he had never seen in a small town.

The outside world is so shocking.

These are all things he felt personally after meeting Ace.

The appearance of Ace opened the door to a new world for him.

It was great to meet Ace...

"I like you……"

On that cold night, a handsome young man about his age confessed to him very seriously.

Wayne has thought countless times about the appearance of girls who will spend his life with him, lively, gentle, shy, cheerful and generous, all kinds of types.

After being confessed, he found that he could no longer carry out those fantasies, and all the girls in his memory turned into the appearance of Ace.

There is nothing else he wants to spend his life with except Ace.

"I like you, Ace."

Wayne spoke softly to the empty diner.

"So, you must survive. You said that you will always eat my cooking in the future."

Even though he knew that there was no one to listen to except Kuro, Wayne still stubbornly talked to himself in the empty and small restaurant. On that somewhat pale and handsome face.

Clow didn't interrupt Wayne's behavior, he didn't even bark, it lay slowly on the counter, its emerald green pupils were full of reflections of Wayne talking to himself .

"jingle"

The shell wind chime hanging on the edge of the door suddenly made a crisp sound, and then the wooden restaurant door was slowly pushed open under the watchful eyes of a person and a cat.

As the wooden door was pushed open, the sunlight that was originally isolated from the door scrambled to enter the somewhat gloomy small restaurant through the gap.

There was a tall figure standing at the door, against the light, the dazzling sunlight shone behind him, making it hard to see his appearance clearly.

Wayne remembered that when he met Ace for the first time, it was also on such a sunny afternoon.

At that time, the young man who walked into the restaurant against the light seemed to bring in the temperature of the sun, which warmed his whole life.

……

"I've been waiting for you for a long time..."

Wayne raised his head and set his gaze on the tall figure standing at the door.

"Huster, no, Stajur..."

……

"When did you know my identity?"

A voice as mellow and intoxicating as espresso sounded at the door, and the tone of voice was still calm and waveless that Wayne was familiar with.

"The last time you were in the Momiji Mountains, you took a look at me before you left. Since then, I have been a little suspicious."

Wayne took out Black Flame, which was tightly wrapped in white bandages, from his backpack, and peeled off the bandages layer by layer, revealing the black blade of Black Flame.

"It is impossible for ordinary people to make this kind of kitchen knife. In this world, there are countless people who know how to make a kitchen knife, but the only one who can make this kind of kitchen knife is Melke, the legendary knifemaker. I leave you, the deputy chef of the food club, and Stajiu is alone."

Wayne unhurriedly narrated his speculation to Stajo.

"You are very smart."

After a long while of silence, Stajiu finally made a sound and commented pertinently.

"No, I'm not smart..."

Wayne shook his head, a self-deprecating wry smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

If he was really smart, he wouldn't be able to detect the struggle in Ace's heart. When did Ace think about acting alone? Or it was planned a long time ago.

He was completely unconscious.

"What do you want me to do?"

Taking a full view of Wayne's expression, Stajo's eyes flickered slightly, but his tone remained unchanged.

"I want to ask you one thing."

Quickly clearing up the emotions he had inadvertently revealed, Wayne returned to his usual indifferent appearance, staring at Stajour, who was much taller than him, with black and white eyes, and spoke very seriously.

"I want you to teach me food righteousness."

"Is this a request, or a deal?"

Stajiu didn't ask why Wayne wanted to learn Shiyi, nor did he wonder where he learned about the existence of Shiyi. His handsome face was calm, and he didn't even frown.

"I understand that food righteousness is a secret to this world, and I don't want to embarrass you with a friend's request, so this is a deal."

Wayne's voice is not loud, but it is very clear.

"You didn't ask for a reward when you captured the night lamp last time, this time it's your reward."

Stajiu spoke slowly.

"No, besides Shiyi, I have one more thing to ask you."

Wayne shook his head, a slight hesitation suddenly appeared on his face.

"About Su Sheng's kitchen knife..."

Wayne bit his dry lips, after all, he still didn't say the next request for Su Sheng's kitchen knife.

Needless to say, the kind of kitchen knife that only exists in the gourmet world is precious. Even if Stajo owns it, he must cherish it very much.

He and Stajjur weren't on good terms enough to brazenly barrage one request after another.

But Su Sheng's kitchen knife is an indispensable thing for him at present.

"...What are you going to trade with?"

The tone is still without any ups and downs, but to Wayne, it is undoubtedly the sound of nature.

"Anything is fine."

Wayne's voice sounded a little eager, but more of a joy that couldn't be concealed.

"So……"

Stajou stretched out his right hand towards Wayne, and opened and closed his moderately thick lips.

"I promise you……"

Hearing Stajo's request, Wayne lowered his head and remained silent.

After a long while, he finally raised his head, looked at Stajiu's unmoving eyes like a pool of stagnant water, and nodded slowly.