"Moonwalk!"
Ha Shiro kicked off the air several times, leaping gracefully across the sky until he landed on the deck of Tina's warship.
"Enemy on board!"
"Who are you? And how are you using the Navy's Moonwalk so perfectly?"Tina spotted him instantly, her eyes narrowing in alarm.
"What? You forgot about Mr. Tony already?"As he spoke, Ha Shiro changed his hair color in a flash, morphing into the appearance of his former persona — Teacher Tony.
"You're…! How are you here? Didn't you die on that mission?"Tina's eyes widened; she clearly remembered him well.
"Haha! Do you really think someone with my strength would die that easily? Shave—"
In an instant, Ha Shiro vanished and reappeared behind her. His long hair swept forward like living tendrils, binding her effortlessly.
"You're a Devil Fruit user too? Why did you come here?"Tina didn't panic; instead, she stared at him calmly.
"Nothing complicated. I just came to give you my services again. This time, though, it's not free."Ha Shiro grinned as the scissors in his hand began to dance with incredible speed — he didn't have much time to linger.
Within five minutes, Tina looked completely refreshed.
"Well, Miss Tina? How's the result?"Ha Shiro asked with a confident smile.
"Not bad at all… How much this time, Teacher Tony?"Tina sounded quite pleased — enough to ask the price.
"This time," Ha Shiro said lightly, "the payment's different."
He dipped his head down and bit her lips.
"Mmh—!"Tina jolted, shocked, then started to struggle.
"Heh… see you next time."Satisfied, Ha Shiro released her and launched himself away in rapid Moonwalk steps.
"Tony! Stop right there! Soldiers — shoot him down! Fire!!"
Countless iron bullets and cannon shells roared toward him.
"Man, that woman really doesn't hold back…"Ha Shiro accelerated sharply and disappeared from their sight.
"Damn it! I won't let you get away!"Tina growled, touching her swollen lips, fury twitching across her brow.
"Ha Shiro, what took you so long? What were you even doing?"Nami rushed up the moment she saw him return.
"Oh, I just set up a few obstacles for the Navy. They won't be catching up anytime soon."Ha Shiro waved casually, brushing the question off.
His gaze drifted toward Robin — who was already looking at him.
"Oh, you want to know how I got on board? He was the one who brought me."Robin pointed directly at Ha Shiro, who had appeared beside her silently.
"What!? Ha Shiro!? Why did you bring her onto the ship?!"Nami's hair practically puffed out in outrage as she shot him a murderous glare.
"Hey, listen. She saved Luffy's life — twice. And she was injured at the time, so I had to bring her aboard for treatment. If you don't believe me, ask Luffy."Ha Shiro deflected the blame toward the captain without hesitation.
"Yeah, she saved me two times."Luffy nodded without a hint of hesitation.
"Huh…?"Nami froze.
"And since you left me with nowhere to go, the only place I could come was your ship."Robin added gently, her expression unreadable.
To board the ship, Robin needed everyone's approval.
Chopper and Luffy agreed immediately.Nami folded the moment Robin mentioned money.Sanji was defeated the moment he saw her.
Only Ha Shiro and Zoro remained silent.
"Robin, can we talk alone for a moment?"Ha Shiro asked with an easy smile.
"All right."Robin returned the smile — and followed him to the rear deck.
But the moment they were out of sight, her expression hardened.
"Speak. Who are you? And what's your connection to the World Government?"Robin's eyes sharpened as extra arms sprouted, seizing his limbs.
"Relax. I'm not one of them. I'm just a pirate."Ha Shiro raised his hands, showing he meant no harm.
"Then how do you know the Navy's Rokushiki techniques?"Her phantom arms tightened around him.
"I told you — I learned them on my own. Do you believe that?"Ha Shiro didn't resist. He spoke plainly.
"Impossible."Robin snapped.
"If you don't believe me, that's fine. But if I really wanted to capture you, do you think you could've escaped?"
With effortless strength, Ha Shiro broke free of her restraints, appeared behind her in a blur, and wrapped his arms loosely around her.
"You—!"Robin froze, completely surprised.
"I'm just a pirate with unusual hobbies. I used to be a Navy barber, and now I just have a different line of work."Ha Shiro said casually as he brushed a hand through her hair.
"And since I enjoy serving beautiful women… Miss Robin, your hair is a bit dry. Let me take proper care of it."
Without waiting, he guided her into a small room at the back.
Ha Shiro's private barbershop.
"What do you plan to do?"Robin asked sharply. She believed some of what he'd said, but the memory of their last encounter still made her wary. She raised her voice deliberately — trying to draw attention.
Her shout worked instantly.
"Ha Shiro! What are you doing to Miss Robin!?"Sanji burst in like a madman.
"What does it look like? Taking care of her hair. Nami, you come too — I found some amazing new treatment products."Ha Shiro pulled out a bottle from his box — one of his recently developed shampoos.
Hair care in this world was primitive. Soap was the norm. Good products were rare and hard to obtain. Ha Shiro had spent a long time researching formulas — and eventually developed something excellent.
Even the plant-based conditioner was handmade.
He finally had a chance to show off properly — and make the women addicted to his products.
"How is it? Feels good, right?"Ha Shiro's head-massage technique — perfected during his apprentice days — worked wonders. Robin soon started humming softly without realizing it.
"Mmm… yes… it's nice. Ha Shiro, you're sure you're not going to ask for anything extra?"Robin asked cautiously.
"Of course not. Serving a beautiful woman is my pleasure."Ha Shiro smiled warmly.
He wasn't the type to force things on crewmates. He preferred slow, steady progress — building trust and affection over time. Like with Nami.
Nami already liked him. That was why he'd turned his attention to Robin now.
"Ha Shiro… what's this scent? It smells so good."Nami sat beside them, drawn by the fragrance.
"That's a special 'Hope Flower' scent I made just for Robin. Smells great, right?"Ha Shiro noticed Nami's jealous look immediately.
"Don't worry — I made a rose-scented one just for you. I'll use it later."
He massaged Robin's head for nearly an hour before finishing, then trimmed her hair expertly.
[Physical Strength + 2169]
Heh… as expected, the special rewards aren't as easy to farm anymore. But this stat boost is still delicious. Maybe the bonus scales with client satisfaction?
After the service, much of Robin's suspicion faded — though she still kept her guard up.