"Zzzz…."
Sleeping by the head of the recently built boat was Sakura.
Because Deuce built the boat to propel forward with fire, Sakura's workload had increased. Combined with his lazy behaviour and the increases in workload had increased his sleep time from 10 hours to 12 hours.
"Oi, Sonata wake up, I see an island ahead,"
[Congratulations! You have arrived at Loguetown!]
[Commencing the Dreamstar Entertainment System!]
Yawning lazily, Sakura boosted his firepower and moved the boat at an increasing speed.
"Loguetown… Oh, it's where your dad got executed," Sakura said nonchalantly.
"He's not my dad!" Ace replied.
"Sure whatever,"
As the boat moves forward, the island at the end of horizon got increasingly closer making the indistinguishable buildings clearer.
Near the land, the smell of fish became stronger. Lured by the smell, the three's eyes pursued the bustling streets where many stalls were placed.
Due to the Spade Pirates not having a flag yet, their arrival didn't cause much ruckus.
"I don't know if Smoker works in this place at this time, but if you're going to dine and dash, do it where he's not around. You can't use Armament yet."
Sakura not including observation indicated Ace could already use it. This madlad had already awakened to his observation color in a matter of a week of blindfolded training and falling to the sea.
With a few words, Sakura landed the port without looking back and walked forward.
"Yeah! Thank you for many stuff." Ace hesitated before bidding farewell.
During the one-week period with Ace, Sakura half-hoped Ace would invite him to his pirate crew to refuse it, but unlike Luffy who would invite anyone who was weird—Ace didn't extend a hand toward Sakura.
Waving his hand with a slight reluctance, Sakura disappeared out of the two's view.
"Ace, you sure you don't want him to be your crewmate?" Deuce asked Ace while moving the crate's stock.
"Yeah…" Ace didn't explain his reasoning and inner struggle.
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[Dreamstar Entertainment System has successfully booted.]
[Analyzing the host…]
[A laidback personality with little to no interest in 'reality']
[A reader who has lost expectant toward the 'story' he was in, he who quits being a protagonist.]
[A slacker who had never put his best regards to anything.]
[The victim of Sloth, a loser who hoped to achieve everything despite accomplishing nothing.]
[The system has successfully analyzed the host's characteristics.]
[Generating Main Quest & Side Quests according to the worldline of the host.]
[Qests has been generated]
[Awarding host 20,000,000 Berries as a starter pack.]
[Main Quest: Build a computer cafe.]
Complete Conditions: Acquire a structure that can accommodate up to 20 PCs.
Failure Conditions: Death.
Rewards: 10 PCs + 1 game. The right to return to the previous world.
"I'd like to bargain." Sakura talked to himself acquiring a strange gaze from his surroundings.
"Thank you for the 20 million berries to start me up. However! You know how pain in the ass to acquire property. The risks and rewards don't add up. I don't have any regret in my previous world that makes me want to return there."
Sakura Sonata had long since accepted the One Piece world he was in.
[Is it?] the system pondered.
Some isekai protagonists may have wanted to return to their previous world but like Sora and Shiro, Sakura didn't want to return there. He had nothing there after all.
"It is… I'm inherently lazy. I may die if I have to work 2 hours a day. So how about this, change the reward from, 'the right to return to the original world' -> 'summoning a caretaker,'" Sakura replied.
[Affirmative… Changing the mission rewards.]
Rewards: 10 PCs + 1 game. Summons a caretaker for the host.
'To be honest, I shouldn't be complaining if I'm receiving a reward for doing what I don't mind doing, but I should slack off if there's an opportunity,' Sakura thought.
Although he didn't react earlier, he was slightly pissed when the System said whatever it wanted when it was analyzing his characteristic.
Now that the quest is clear, all he had to do was just buy land with the money in his hand. To prevent his money stolen, Sakura put them inside the inventory.
Amidst the bustling street, Sakura sought for a nearby vendor selling food and bought some before asking information.
"You're looking for a place to begin a business, young lad? Then you should begin with Miss Lata. She can provide a vacant spot you're looking for… young lad you stink pretty bad you should take a shower first before going." The old man selling meat in stick told Sakura.
"Shut up. Two more please," Sakura said sticking out his tongue in annoyance.
"Thank you for the business."
With three sticks in hand, Sakura headed toward the landlady who was willing to sell a property.
'Oh, it's quite near the execution platform.' Sakura thought as he placed his gaze over the towering structure.
Years ago, Gol D. Roger died there.
Sakura paid no heed to the ghost's final destination and met Miss Lata.
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"This spot has great foot traffic being the road connected to the execution platform. The structure isn't too shabby as well making it a great place to live in as well. If it was me, I'd sell it for 17,000,000 Berries but seeing a dashing man like you, I'd sell it for 16,999,999."
According to Miss Lata, Sakura's looks—even after taking a shower—were worth a single berry.
'A lot of people pass here which means more people may use the store… this equals to less break time and more work time!' Sakura couldn't accept this prejudice.
Besides, the stores were too pricey even if you included the structures and furniture inside. He had to save money to acquire business permission from the mayor.
"Anywhere else where fewer people pass and is nearer to the marine base?" Sakura suggested.
"There is one for sale for five million. 200m away from marine base, but because of the complicated roadways, less people pass it. I advise you against purchasing that property," Miss Lata said on our way.
After arriving at the spot, Sakura nodded happily. Although the building was worn down, and the interior wasn't clean, it was much better than his room when he was depressed.
"I'll buy this."
Miss Lata sighed expecting him to refuse this place. "I told you, no one has bought this property in 9 yea-… what you'll purchase it? Uh, no, yes sir! Please sign this paper."
Miss Lata hurriedly handed the contract paper worried that Sakura would change his mind. After signing, the contract was complete.
[The Main Quest has been completed!]
Although Sakura had yet to purchase the right to do business, the system deemed the quest complete.
In an instant, an egg has popped out in the system interface notification.
[Rewards are being handed out.]
'What? I have to hatch this egg and give birth to my caretaker?'
[Myserious Egg ???]
It is unknown what is inside the egg. It could be Frieza but probably not.
"What a pain in ass…" a cry rang from the bottom of Sakura's heart.