Poaching a Crewmate
"Looks like this has been tough on you!" Robin said teasingly with a smirk.
Haku waved her hand. "Being in the Navy is a pretty good experience, after all, I'm quite righteous and hate evil! I just don't know how long I can stay in the Navy!"
Robin gave Haku a questioning look!
Just as Nami said, the Hurricane, carrying rain, rushed toward this route.
Haku watched as the Island Ship, which had also turned with the Thousand Sunny, changed course, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on his lips.
Only Robin, who was closest to him, could clearly see that smile!
Haku released her Spiritual Pressure to form an Energy Barrier, keeping all the rain out!
"You lot, get to work!" Nami as she saw the scene at Haku's side, and without any hesitation, she crawled into the Energy Barrier and started directing the remaining members.
Robin couldn't help but touch the Energy Barrier, muttering, "This shouldn't be Devil Fruit ability, right? I'm really curious what other secrets you're keeping from everyone?"
Haku smirked and said, "Miss Robin, if you could warm up my little boat, I wouldn't mind sharing my secrets with you!"
"Pervert!" Nami glared at Haku and pulled Robin behind her.
Haku shrugged, indicating she didn't care!
Soon, the Thousand Sunny was out of the Hurricane's reach.
Having witnessed Nami's Weather Talent, Golden Lion flew over from the Island Ship!
Watching the Golden Lion, with two Famous Sword stuck in its feet, slowly descend from the sky to the Thousand Sunny.
Luffy and the others couldn't help but gasp in surprise.
Haku stood quietly to the side, watching as he made himself as inconspicuous as the Golden Lion approached!
"How did he land just now?" Luffy asked Golden Lion in surprise.
"I don't know!" Usopp replied.
Golden Lion, arms crossed, looked at the Straw Hat Pirates before him and said, "I am Golden Lion Shiki, a Pirates!"
"So, who was speaking inside the sound Beli just now?" the Golden Lion asked, looking around.
"It's me, what's wrong?" Nami raised her hand and said.
"Oh! It's a little baby! Thank you so much!" the Golden Lion said gratefully.
"No need!" Nami replied.
"Uncle, why is that floating?" Luffy pointed to the Island Ship above his head.
Golden Lion glanced in the direction Luffy pointing and said, "That's the power of my Float-Float Fruit! Anything I touch can be controlled by me without being affected by gravity!"
After saying that, he used his Devil Fruit ability on an object next to him, making it float into the air and then fall down!
"Wow, that's amazing!" Luffy exclaimed, his eyes sparkling. "Hey, old man, could you make me float too?"
"Me too! Me too!" Chopper and Usopp both joined Luffy's crew.
"No, Luffy! The Float-Float Devil Fruit ability can't be used on any living being other than the user!" Haku said.
"Ah! Is it not possible?" Luffy and the others said regretfully.
Golden Lion's attention also turned to Haku, and he said, "Oh? Masked brat, you know quite a lot!"
"Ah! Golden Lion Shiki, the Sea from the same era as the Pirate King Roger!"
"Your reputation is quite remarkable, even in the New World," Haku said.
"Oh! Masked brat, it sounds like you've been to the New World!" said the Golden Lion.
For him, the fact that his reputation is still known today is indeed something to be proud of.
After all, decades had passed since his last rampage at Marineford.
Time waits for no one. Most of the Pirates who were once as famous as him have turned to dust and disappeared into the torrent of history.
"The New World! Of course I've been there!" Haku said with a smile.
He didn't deny it; in any case, wearing the mask, he wasn't afraid that the Golden Lion would recognize him.
Furthermore, the Golden Lion himself has some cognitive impairment, as can be seen from his mistaking the Rainstorm Layer for Afro and a Masira for his grandmother.
Of course, it might be the Ship's Wheel above his head that's affecting him!
The Golden Lion, seated at the foot of the mast, said, "Speaking of which, I'd like to host you at my base as a way of repaying your life-saving grace!"
You'll do me the honor, right?
The Straw Hat Pirates exchanged glances, then all placed the decision-making power in Luffy's hands.
Luffy looked at Haku and said, "No need, we've decided to..."
Knowing Luffy's forgetful nature, Haku used Shunpo to appear above Luffy's head.
And it comes with a fist brimming with Haki!
"Ouch, ouch, ouch!" Luffy cried, clutching his head.
Haku said, annoyed, "I told you not to say my name, but you still didn't remember it!"
"Okay, okay, I know! You didn't have to hit me so hard!" Luffy said, looking aggrieved.
"So, what's your answer?" the Golden Lion asked again.
This time it was Haku who answered, saying, "The captain of the Flying Pirate Group invited us, how could we not go, right!"
After laughing heartily, the Golden Lion said, "Masked Kid, you're definitely more sensible and know how to navigate social situations."
He then attached his Float-Float Devil Fruit ability to the Thousand Sunny and flew away behind his Island Ship!
Haku, having achieved her goal, remained silent!
Golden Lion did not immediately return to his Island Ship; he still had his own purposes on the Thousand Sunny.
He said to Nami, "Little darling, are you the Navigator on this ship?"
Nami was taken aback for a moment, then replied, "That's right, I'm the Navigator on this ship!"
"Hmm, you're excellent! Even my team members didn't notice the Hurricane's presence, but you were able to spot it immediately!" the Golden Lion praised.
"No, no, no, you flatter me too much!" Nami waved her hand and said.
"So, why don't you join my Pirates crew! My Flying Pirate Group need an excellent Navigator like you!" Golden Lion said, looking at Nami.
"Hey, hey, hey! Uncle, poaching my Navigator is going too far!" Luffy stood protectively in front of Nami!
"That's right! How could Nami follow an old man like you!" Sanji stood firmly in front of Nami!
Nami never expected that this old man would actually try to recruit her.
Of course, Nami is indeed an excellent Navigator. Her ability to keenly observe changes in the ocean and weather is crucial!
However, Nami now values her crew and friendships above all else, and she cannot leave Luffy and his crew to join an unfamiliar Pirates crew.