Unlocking Nami's Heart; Arlong's Crew Begins Their Demise.

With Sanji's help, delicious food was served one after another to everyone's table.

Especially with two beautiful women by his side, Sanji's cooking speed reached an all-time limit.

His cleaver moved so fast it became a blur.

An hour later, over a hundred people enthusiastically began the banquet welcoming Nami home.

Can Yue, Luffy, Nami, Sanji, Usopp, Johnny, Joseph, Nojiko, and Gen sat at one table.

After a simple toast.

Can Yue began contemplating something.

Back in Orange Town, Nami had witnessed Can Yue's strength for the first time, and this power made her fear of Arlong waver.

So Nami went to great lengths to hire Can Yue to help her deal with Arlong and save the village.

When Nami recounted her past experiences, she hadn't mentioned her situation with Bellemere.

And now that Can Yue had arrived in Orange Town.

Dealing with Arlong was merely superficial; the main point was to help Nami open her heart so the future Straw Hat Crew could truly become a cohesive unit.

And to open her heart, she naturally needed to confront her pain.

Although this would be somewhat cruel to Nami.

Can Yue still proposed his idea.

He looked at Nami, his eyes beneath the mask revealing a hint of struggle, and finally asked her.

"Nami, I want to know your entire past."

Upon hearing this, Nami's pupils dilated, and her delicate body trembled slightly.

Did Can Yue find out?

Actually, along the way, Nami had considered confessing everything about her past to her companions.

But every time she tried to speak, she felt a suffocating sensation.

The matter with Bellemere was like a thorn stuck in her heart; any touch would bring piercing pain.

But how long can I keep running away?

Taking a deep breath, Nami mustered her courage and looked at everyone, her gaze finally settling on Nojiko.

"Nojiko, please tell them everything. They have the right to know."

Upon hearing this, Luffy and the others immediately stopped chewing and listened intently.

Nojiko looked at Nami and gave a smile of relief.

"It seems you really trust them. Then I'll begin..."

"Nami and I are orphans adopted by our foster mother, Bellemere.

When we were little, Nami was quite mischievous..."

As Nojiko spoke.

Her past experiences also began to surface in Can Yue's mind.

He himself was an orphan, but he hadn't met a foster mother like Bellemere.

Nami was fortunate; she met a 'mother' who treated her as her own child.

Nami was also unfortunate; the family she had finally acquired was easily destroyed by a villain.

Perhaps it was because they were both orphans, or perhaps because he had also yearned for maternal love in his childhood.

Can Yue felt immense hatred towards Arlong for killing Bellemere.

Nojiko recounted everything, word for word.

Including how Bellemere gave up her chance to survive to protect Nami and her sister, only to be killed by Arlong.

Including how Nami bore the heavy burden alone, enduring humiliation and injuries, yet bravely dealing with all sorts of vicious pirates just to steal enough money to buy the freedom of the entire village.

Including how the entire village knew of Nami's sacrifices but pretended ignorance, fearing they would burden Nami further.

The story ended.

Nami's body trembled, and tears uncontrollably streamed from the corners of her eyes.

Everyone present also showed expressions of anger.

Sanji, in particular, was so enraged that he was about to go kick Arlong's head off.

Luffy's breathing became heavy, and the meat in his mouth no longer tasted good.

Even Shushu stopped gnawing on its bone, seemingly angered as well.

Even though Can Yue knew this story, hearing it again, he still couldn't hide his displeasure.

He looked at Nami, "Wait a little longer, and I will make Arlong kneel at your feet."

Hearing Can Yue's words, Nojiko and Gen both looked up at him.

Nojiko said with a worried expression, "Thank you for helping Nami, but Arlong is truly terrifying."

Gen took a deep drag from his pipe and said cautiously.

"Never underestimate them. Eight years ago, the Marines came to our village twice, and both times the Arlong Pirates wiped them out completely. If that hadn't happened, Nami wouldn't have suffered the humiliation of joining the Arlong Pirates."

At this moment, Nami had slowly recovered from her pain.

She wiped away her tears and smiled at the two 'family members' who were worried about her.

"Don't worry, I know Arlong's strength. He's so strong that I once gave up resisting. But in front of my companions here, he's really nothing."

As she spoke, Nami looked at Can Yue with confidence.

Seeing Nami's actions and expression, Nojiko was very sure that Nami's confidence stemmed more from this mysterious, handsome, white-haired man with a half-face mask.

Gen's brow furrowed, seemingly still uneasy. He continued to emphasize, "Don't push yourself. If Nami, you want to set sail with them, all of us in the village will do our best to stop Arlong for you."

The other villagers chimed in.

"Yes, Nami, you've sacrificed too much."

"You should go explore your own life."

"It's our turn to do something for you, Nami."

Seeing the reaction of the entire village, Nami's eyes welled up again.

Can Yue felt a bit uncomfortable. For some reason, when he thought of Nami and these kind villagers being oppressed by Arlong.

That feeling of chest tightness involuntarily surged.

Although he couldn't figure out the reason, there was one thing Can Yue knew clearly. Right now, he felt restless if he didn't kill someone.

...Speak of the devil.

A grating, unpleasant voice drifted from afar.

"Sha~hahahaha, Nami, I thought you were just kidnapped by other pirates. I didn't expect this."

Fish-Man Arlong, flanked by his three Fish-Man Pirates executives Hachi, Kuroobi, and Chew, arrived at Nami's house.

When he saw Nami dining with these strange pirates and having invited the entire village, Arlong understood that Nami had betrayed him.

Fish-Man Kuroobi let out a cold snort.

"What a foolish woman. You should know the fate of a traitor."

Fish-Man Chew, with a lewd, strange grin, said.

"You won't even have the luxury of death. Are you two sisters ready to become our playthings~Chew."

As the Fish-Man Pirates' insults rained down, all the residents of Cocoyasi Village were enraged.

"You bastards, we'll fight you to the death today."

"Anyone who flinches is a coward. Today, it's either you die or we die."

All the villagers stood up, ready to fight the Fish-Man Pirates with their lives.

Just as the villagers were about to charge, Can Yue's cold voice cut through the air.

"Shut up! Let Nami handle this."

Can Yue's demonic aura was sharp and fierce, surging with biting cold.

This calmed the enraged crowd.

A moment later, Can Yue looked at Nami, who was slightly tense upon seeing Arlong and the others, and a slight smile curved his lips as he said softly.

"Nami, face them yourself. Don't worry, we're right beside you."

Hearing this, Nami's nervous emotions gradually subsided, and her gaze became firmer.

Then, Nami pulled out her collapsible extendable metal staff, slung it over her shoulder, mustered her courage, and walked towards Arlong and the others.

As Nami advanced, Can Yue looked at Luffy.

"Captain, how about we give Nami the right to declare war today?"

Upon hearing this, Luffy instantly understood Can Yue's intention.

He then chuckled and replied.

"No problem. This battle belongs to Nami!"

Luffy walked up to Nami and placed his Straw Hat on her head with one hand.

"Nami, declare war on them!"

At this moment, in Nami's mind, her companions' voices seemed to carry a magical power, completely eroding her fear of Arlong.

Simultaneously, Can Yue, Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, Usopp, and Shushu all walked to the front of Nami, staring coldly at Arlong and his crew.

The warmth of her companions completely inspired Nami.

Her beautiful eyes beneath the Straw Hat began to sharpen, and she raised one hand, pointing the tip of her Extendable Staff directly at Arlong.

"Today, I will settle things with you, Arlong Pirates.

Arlong, prepare to die!"