The Days of Being the Richest Man in the Ninja World

[V3] - Chapter 28. Brave Delivery Man

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This is a powerful man!

Everyone stared at the man standing at the gates of Marineford.

Though he wore a bright and optimistic smile… they all knew—this man was terrifying!

Able to run on the sea, able to bring such massive waves crashing into Marineford—

He had to be a monster!

Even Sengoku, who had stormed over with a dark expression, now looked at him seriously. I didn't expect… the Yuto Group to have such a strong fighter!

No wonder they managed to defeat Crocodile and build such a massive business empire.

It seemed the Marine's evaluation of the Yuto Group would need to be revised upward again.

Of course, as long as they weren't pirates, revolutionaries, or a threat to the World Government, the Marines wouldn't interfere.

After all, even Gild Tesoro was tolerated. A mere businessman from the first half of the Grand Line? Not a problem.

However—

The Yuto Group actually sent someone like this to deliver food?!

Are you kidding?!

A monster-level fighter like this clearly wouldn't be doing deliveries seriously!

And another thing—

If you're delivering food, just deliver it!

Did you have to shout so loudly?!

Great—

Now everyone knows a Marine Admiral ordered delivery today. What if others start copying this behavior?

This sets a terrible example within Marine Headquarters!

Also—

Sengoku glanced at the cheerful and curious Garp, who was already eyeing the delivery, and his face turned even darker.

He had just sworn that no officer would ever order food delivery, and now—

That guy Kizaru…

Is he trying to humiliate me?!

At that moment, just as Sengoku was fuming and planning to have Kizaru write a self-reflection report—

A flash of yellow light.

Kizaru had arrived!

With his usual lazy tone, he strolled forward, "Ooh~ It's already here?"

Though he looked relaxed, his eyes held a flicker of surprise as he examined the man in the green bodysuit before him.

He could sense it—

This guy was dangerous!

Internally, he was shocked that someone delivering food for the Yuto Group could be this powerful. "I didn't expect it to be delivered so fast."

Indeed, it was even faster than he had estimated.

However—

"Sorry!" Might Duy bowed deeply. "I arrived late. Don't worry, I'll report to my superiors and accept any punishment! I'll also train harder and make sure not to be late next time! Your meal has been delivered. Please enjoy it!"

Silence.

Everyone froze.

Even Kizaru was stunned. If he remembered correctly… the nearest Yuto Milk Tea shop was still quite far.

He furrowed his brows slightly and looked around… this guy clearly didn't come by ship. Did he swim all this way?

His expression changed again, but seeing Duy's sincere face, he realized—

This guy wasn't joking.

He was dead serious!

Kizaru immediately dropped his laid-back demeanor and nodded, "I've received the delivery. Uh…" He scratched his head, as if recalling something, "I'll give you a five-star review later."

"No need! I was late. I don't deserve a five-star rating!" Duy declined firmly, then looked at Kizaru seriously, "Do you have any other requests?"

"I…" Kizaru hesitated, glanced at the food in his hands, then at the glowering Sengoku behind him, and even peeked back at Marineford.

Honestly—

It took longer to come out here than it would've to go to the mess hall!

But there was no way, and it wasn't this guy's fault. Clearly, delivery into Headquarters was off-limits.

A pity.

He shrugged and said indifferently, "If it could be a little faster next time, that'd be great."

"Understood! I accept your criticism!" Duy stood up straight and shouted loudly, "Next time, I won't be late! Enjoy your meal! Farewell!"

With that—

Before everyone's stunned eyes, his body once again flared with green light, and he dashed back toward the sea.

The waves under his feet—

Swelled again into massive surges!

What kind of power is that?!

That wasn't Geppo, right?

That green light…

Could it be a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit?

Regardless—

This was a man worthy of admiration.

Even delivering food, he was this serious?!

Surely, with everything else in life, he would be just as dedicated.

Perhaps it was that very mindset that made him so strong!

Even Sengoku's gaze turned faintly respectful as he watched him disappear into the distance.

However—

Off to the side…

"Hahaha! I didn't expect you'd actually go through with it!" Garp's laughter rang out. "So this is Yuto Milk Tea and Yuto Fried Chicken? Give me one too!"

"…."

That voice.

Sengoku snapped out of his thoughts, his eye twitching as he turned toward the two clowns pulling out fried chicken. His rage flared once more. "What the hell are you two doing?!"

These two…

They were going to drive him mad!

Fuming, he stormed over and snatched the food right out of Kizaru's hands. "All of this is confiscated! And now… both of you better write me a self-criticism report! I want it on my desk after work today! Got it?!"

Outrageous!

Unacceptable!

Completely disgraceful!

With that, he turned and stomped back inside, the delivery bags in hand, leaving the two helplessly watching him go.

But after a few steps, he frowned and glanced down at the delivery in his hands.

He paused… then muttered under his breath: "…What's so good about this stuff anyway?"

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Marine Headquarters Delivery — Successfully Delivered!

After Might Duy made the call, the Yuto Group also received the news.

They believed that with Duy's dramatic entrance, Marine Headquarters must now be well aware that their Admiral had ordered Yuto delivery today!

Following the East Blue campaign, delivery services in East Blue and parts of the first half of the Grand Line were officially opened.

Wheelchair Guy oversaw East Blue, while young Guy and Duy managed the Grand Line region. With their support—and the tools developed by the Yuto Group—there shouldn't be any major issues with delivery operations at this stage.

Especially in East Blue…

Even if Guy now used a wheelchair, he wasn't someone those penniless bounty pirates could bully!

So while the entire first half wasn't fully covered yet, the foundation for both East Blue and the early Grand Line had been laid out.

He believed that over time, this great sea would come to know the name Yuto Delivery.

Then—

Seeing that even a Marine Admiral ordered delivery, people would surely give it a try themselves.

After all—

In this sea…

Marine Admirals carry incredible weight.

Yuto let out a sigh and murmured to himself, "I wonder how the old group is doing? Can he get the network connected? It's been too quiet lately—what's he scheming now? Ah well~ no point overthinking."

After mumbling for a bit, he dropped the thoughts.

In fact, it's not his fault for worrying—the old group had helped him too much!

He shook his head and glanced at the delivery reports from East Blue, pondering, "It looks like things are running well there too… I wonder if Guy is adjusting?"

This wasn't the ninja world, after all.

Delivering food here… wasn't a simple task!

…

East Blue – Shells Town

After Captain Morgan was arrested, the villagers of Shells Town were finally freed—no longer oppressed by Marines or pirates.

Especially now—

Yuto's various businesses had opened in the town!

Shells Town was suddenly flourishing.

At that moment—

Laughter echoed from the local delivery office.

"Guy-san is back! Guy-san is back!"

"I can't believe Guy-san can still deliver so fast with a broken leg—even across the sea!"

"I think I finally understand how his leg got broken!"

"So admirable!"

All the delivery staff looked toward the man in the green bodysuit walking in—on his hands.

Though he had a lame leg, not one person dared mock him!

He was a legend among East Blue delivery men!

A man who became a legend in mere days!

And Guy paid no mind to the cheering around him, continuing his handstand walk into the office.

He knew… he was still far behind his father.

He needed to work harder!

But—

Why is someone blocking the way?

Just as Guy raised his head—

A fellow delivery man shouted, "Koby! You, the guy with the highest negative rating—what are you doing standing in Guy-san's way?! Move out of the way!"

Then—

The boy in front of him trembled, voice shaky with fear but also hope: "I… I just wanted to ask Guy-san for an autograph!"

"You?!"

Everyone froze, then burst into laughter.

"You're still an intern, a rookie delivery guy, and you want Guy-san's approval? Don't kid yourself! Move aside!"

"I… I'm sorry… I'll move right now…" Koby's voice cracked, almost in tears.

But then—

Guy flipped into the air, landing on his feet, his face full of confidence and warmth as he gave a thumbs-up. "It's fine! Where do you want me to sign?"

"?!" Koby froze, then looked at Guy-san in awe, his eyes tearing up. "Really?! I can??"

"Of course!"

"Th-then… can you sign my delivery vest?"

"Sure!" Guy smiled kindly, took the pen, and signed directly on Koby's undersized vest.

Moments later—

He looked up, "Your name is Koby, right?"

"Yes, Guy-san!"

"All done!"

"Thank you, Guy-san!!" Koby shouted excitedly, then gently cradled his vest like a treasure. "I'll cherish it forever!"

"Come on!"

"I will!"

Koby watched as Guy-san walked inside, then looked down at his vest with tears welling again.

And when he saw the inscription—

He froze.

Written across it was: [Youth… even when mocked, charges forward without fear! For the youth-filled Koby — from Might Guy.]

Koby stood stunned.

Those were Guy-san's words—to him!

Telling him not to give up.

To bravely push forward!

Tears filled his eyes, and he raised his head, shouting toward the building with resolve: "I won't let Guy-san down! I'll definitely become a brave delivery man!"

He—

Koby—

Will absolutely become a regular employee!