"Boss."
Shano couldn't be bothered to reply, picked up the limp Luffy, and casually tossed him into the arms of the restaurant owner, "This kid is in your hands now. Put him to work sweeping, doing odd jobs, and washing dishes to pay off his debt according to the East Sea's minimum wage standards. Once he clears the three million, you can release him."
"This, this..." The restaurant owner, holding the Sun God, was at a loss, "Wasn't it two million?"
"There's got to be interest; consider it a lesson for this little brat."
Shano said plainly, "If it can teach this brat a lesson, to realize that petty theft is a no-go, then spending an extra million is worth it."
"As if you were the one paying!"
Luffy gritted his teeth, "What's the deal, Big Brother Shano! I'm planning to set sail in three years and have to train hard to become stronger! How can I waste my precious time washing dishes?"
He tried with all his might to break free from the handcuffs.
But no amount of twisting worked; the Rubber-Rubber Fruit powers just wouldn't activate.
"These are Seastone Handcuffs, specifically used against Ability Users, don't struggle."
Shano casually tossed the key to the Seastone Handcuffs to the restaurant owner.
This stuff was standard issue for Navy elites, picked it off Smoker last year.
Not much use against strong equals, everyone's not an idiot, but handy for educating real idiots.
"Ability Users who first come into contact with it end up like you, completely powerless, so weak that even an old man could beat you."
Shano said calmly, "However, with adaptation and training, strength will gradually return, maybe even stronger."
"If you can handle all the kitchen chores by yourself while handcuffed one day, that means you are on track with your training, and your meal debt should be cleared soon."
Is that so?
Luffy looked blankly at his Seastone Handcuffs, then looked up at Shano, tears forming, nose twitching.
Waaah, I knew it...
How could someone as gentle and kind as Big Brother Shano be that rough and cruel to me?
It turns out he wants to train me in a roundabout way, to get me stronger faster!
Luffy was so touched, he almost had a snot bubble, "I understand! Big Brother Shano is indeed the best!"
The restaurant owner and staff exchanged puzzled glances, isn't this dumb kid... counting money for the person who sold him out?
"Okay, that's that, I have important things to take care of. Goodbye, Luffy."
Shano seemed to remember something, snapped his fingers, and said with a smile, "By the way, I performed a magic trick for you, Luffy, check where your straw hat is!"
"Huh?"
It was then Luffy realized, touched the top of his head, nothing there, immediately surprised, "When did that happen!"
Big Brother Shano's magic skills have become even better!
The restaurant owner and a few staff also threw in surprised looks.
"Go search the back kitchen of the restaurant," Shano chuckled, "the straw hat and such, I've already placed them over there!"
This shopping street, he's familiar with, been here many times.
After parting, just needs to hit that second-hand farm equipment store he visits yearly, find that black owner, and buy an old straw hat.
Then just place it in the kitchen before Luffy and others return to the restaurant.
Waving his hand casually, Shano walked out of the alley, suddenly hearing Luffy's reluctant shout from behind:
"Big Brother Shano! When I become stronger, I will definitely come to find you! By then, you must teach me the magic trick that makes the straw hat appear and disappear!"
That shout was really loud.
Shano?
Many passersby instinctively turned to look, and after seeing the famed handsome face from the wanted posters countless times, an uproar ensued.
"Hey! It's really that guy!"
"What's the Navy doing, letting a monster like that return to the East Sea!"
"Shh, keep it down..."
Meanwhile.
Some looked alarmed, quickly turning on their heels and running away, while others were thrilled, eagerly pulling out paper and pen to ask for an autograph.
This kid really knows how to cause problems...
While news might travel slower in the East Sea, this prosperous area of the Goa Kingdom still sees a lot of recognition.
Shano sighed, he was the kind who feared such situations the most.
Immediately, he tapped the ground with the tip of his shoe, and flew out like an arrow, the pinnacle Moonwalk technique turning him into nothing but a small black dot in the sky in the blink of an eye.
...
Moonwalk is ultimately too exhausting, kicking for a long time makes you tired, not suitable for long-distance travel.
So after leaving the Goa Kingdom's range, Shano tossed out Bulma's capsule over the sea.
Bang!
With the capsule exploding and the white smoke clearing, a silver-blue streamlined hoverbike appeared out of nowhere on the sea.
Quite stylish.
Shano nodded in satisfaction with Bulma's sense of aesthetics, sat astride, grabbed the handlebars, and pressed the pedal, revved the throttle.
While using Moonwalk earlier, he had utilized the upgraded Living Map feature again to locate the general direction of the Golden Lion.
It's not far from here, heading straight southwest at this speed.
In a day and a night at most, he'll arrive.
Moreover...
Shano glanced at the system panel.
[You sacrificed Luffy's knockoff straw hat, gaining 3000 points]
As usual, the child of destiny reliably churns out high-quality wool!