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After Goku changed his clothes, Garp led him out of the house, walking in the opposite direction of the main mess hall. Goku looked at the path and asked curiously, "Grandpa Garp, isn't the mess hall over there? Why are we going this way?"
Garp replied casually, "We're not eating at the mess hall tonight; we're eating at someone else's house".
"Someone else's house? Whose?"
"You'll find out soon".
Goku nodded obediently and then shifted his gaze to the large cloth bag Garp was carrying on his shoulder, asking, "What's in that bag?"
"Ingredients. The family we're going to has excellent cooking skills. The food they make will make you praise it endlessly". Upon hearing the answer, Goku's eyes lit up. "Really? That's awesome!"
Just as he was salivating and imagining the feast ahead, Garp led him to a house and knocked on the door. "Tsuru! I'm here!" Goku, following behind, felt a strange sense of familiarity. A few seconds later, the door opened, and Tsuru's figure appeared before them.
"I knew you'd come, Garp. Come in quickly, and the little fellow too". Tsuru stepped aside, signaling for the two to enter. Garp swaggered in, placing the large cloth bag of ingredients onto the floor. "Hahahaha! Tsuru, these are the ingredients I bought. I was afraid your family wouldn't have enough food".
Behind him, Goku didn't enter immediately. He clearly saw Tsuru's face under the light and realized she was the old lady he had helped earlier that day! "Oh! Old lady! It's you!"
Tsuru looked at him with a smile, "Yes, we meet again, little fellow. I didn't get a chance to thank you properly before".
"Hehe, you're welcome, that's what I should do!" Goku flashed a brilliant smile.
Garp turned around, somewhat surprised, "Oh? You two have met before?" Tsuru explained the encounter to Garp. "So that's how it is, hahahaha! Goku is indeed a kind-hearted and good child". Garp then introduced Tsuru properly: "Goku, her name is Tsuru. She's an old friend I've known for many years. You can call her Grandma Tsuru".
"Grandma Tsuru!" Goku called out obediently.
"Yes, good child". Tsuru bent down and gently stroked his head. She then noticed the pink dress Goku was wearing and couldn't help but shake her head with amusement. "Garp, why would you make a little boy wear clothes like that? It's too inappropriate". Garp was speechless, merely scratching his head awkwardly.
At this moment, a charming voice came from inside, "What's inappropriate? I think it's very cute, giggle giggle!"
A tall, beautiful woman with excellent looks, wearing ultra-short shorts that showcased her stunning long legs, was leaning against the kitchen doorway. "Yo! Gion, long time no see," Garp greeted her familiarly.
Gion, also a Marineford Vice Admiral and a future Admiral candidate code-named Momousagi, said to Garp with annoyance, "Garp, why are you freeloading meals again?"
"Hahahaha! It's just that your family's food is too delicious!" Garp lifted the large cloth bag. "And this time I'm not freeloading; look, I brought ingredients!"
Gion walked over, her beautiful eyes scrutinizing Goku. "The little fellow he brought back is quite endearing. I say, Sister Tsuru, don't you think he looks very cute dressed like this?"
Tsuru sighed, rubbing her forehead. "I remember there's a pair of overalls that Kujaku wore when she was little in the room. The size should be about right. I'll go get them".
After she left, Goku gently patted Gion's calf and asked curiously, "Hey, did you just call Grandma Tsuru 'sister'?" Gion squatted down and smiled sweetly, "Yes, she's my older sister, and I'm her younger sister".
Goku's eyes widened. "But you look so young! How can you be Grandma Tsuru's younger sister?"
The smile on Gion's face widened. "Little Goku, I've received your compliment, big sister has". She leaned closer and left a fragrant kiss on Goku's forehead. Goku immediately took two steps back and wiped his forehead in disgust. "Wahhh! What's wrong with you? Why did you suddenly kiss me!"
Gion only chuckled. "The more I look at you, the cuter you get". Garp, standing behind them, smiled meaningfully. "Gion, if Kake saw you kissing a man, even a child, he probably wouldn't be able to sleep for a long time".
"Hmph, who cares about him". Gion turned toward the kitchen. "Didn't you bring ingredients? Hurry up and bring them over!"
Not long after, Goku had changed into relatively normal overalls. He sat at the round table, his eyes shining at the colorful, fragrant dishes. "Wow!! They all look so delicious!!"
"Then I'll dig in!" Upon Tsuru's invitation, Goku eagerly grabbed a piece of braised pork. After chewing a few times, he exclaimed, "Wow! This meat is so delicious!" Gion beamed with joy and put several more pieces of meat into his bowl. "If it's good, eat more, little Goku".
"Thank you, Sister Gion!" Goku began to gobble down his food.
More than two hours later, Garp and Goku prepared to leave. Before they left, Gion squatted down and smiled gently. "Little Goku, would you like to come here to eat every night?"
Goku's eyes lit up. "Of course I would! Can I?"
"Of course you can". Gion waved to him. "Then we'll see you tomorrow night".
After they left, Tsuru looked at Gion with interest. "You seem to really like this little fellow". Gion smiled, brushing a strand of hair from her eyes. "Who wouldn't like such a cute little fellow?"