Nami VS Arlong

"Bellemere, I can finally get revenge with my own hands."

Nami suppressed the excitement in her heart, placing the 'Orange-gold Spear-staff' by her side with one hand.

She turned her head to look at Can Yue.

"Let Arlong go, and let me 'duel' him."

Can Yue nodded in agreement, retracting the Time Whip that bound Arlong, and then issued a warning to Arlong.

"If you want to live, if you want to save your companions, then defeat Nami."

With that, Can Yue walked behind Nami and stood with Luffy and the others.

Sanji quietly asked Can Yue.

"Is it appropriate to say that to Arlong? Even if this guy is heavily injured, it's still very unsafe for Miss Nami."

Zoro looked at Sanji with disdain.

"Why are you such an idiot, cook? Are we just decorations?"

Sanji immediately slapped his own head, realizing he was letting his concern cloud his judgment.

With them here, could Arlong really win?

That would be too embarrassing.

In front of Can Yue and the others.

Arlong forced himself to stand, knowing that his fate was grim today.

But as long as there was a chance, he had to seize it.

"Bastard, I carry the resentment of the Fish-Men for hundreds of years towards you humans. I absolutely cannot fall here."

With that, Arlong roared up at the sky, regaining some strength through his hatred for humans.

Arlong's eyes were bloodshot as he glared fiercely at Nami.

But Nami felt no fear at this moment; all she had was years of anger towards Arlong and his kind.

As quick as lightning.

Nami swung her staff and smashed it towards Arlong in front of her.

This was because Arlong's body had not yet recovered, and Nami's recent rigorous training had significantly improved her physical condition.

This blow landed heavily on Arlong's head.

The force was so great that even with Arlong's durability, his head buzzed.

While Arlong was dazed, Nami repeatedly swung her staff.

The orange metal rod struck Arlong's head, face, and neck again and again.

"This one is for the villagers you bullied every day."

"This one is for the innocents you killed."

"This one is for Nojiko."

"This one is for Gen."

"This one is for myself!"

Each strike was a heavy blow, imbued with Nami's accumulated anger over the years.

The onslaught left Arlong dizzy, spitting blood.

And each of these heavy blows not only helped Nami vent her emotions.

The other villagers watching the scene also felt a sense of catharsis.

Nojiko and Gen, in particular, clenched their fists, feeling incredibly satisfied, wishing they were the ones hitting Arlong.

Just as everyone was enjoying the spectacle, the situation began to change.

"The last one, for Bellemere!"

Just as Nami was about to strike Arlong's face with a final blow.

Arlong reached out with one hand, his forearm muscles bulging, and tightly gripped Nami's metal rod.

Then, Arlong bared his sharp teeth, his face contorted in a ferocious expression as he spoke to Nami.

"Nami, you've truly forgotten how terrifying I am."

This turn of events caused everyone present to start worrying.

Luffy, Sanji, Zoro, and the others were all ready to intervene at any moment.

Can Yue, however, remained unhurried, showing no concern for Nami's potential failure.

Arlong's advantage lay in the formidable physique and recovery abilities of the Fish-Men.

Although Nami's close-combat skills had improved greatly compared to before.

However, compared to Arlong, there was still a significant gap in terms of strength, speed, and recovery.

At first, Can Yue didn't believe Nami could win through a frontal assault.

Our navigator has a very high battle IQ.

Hearing Arlong's threatening words, Nami seemed to recall the fear of being beaten by Arlong before.

She suddenly showed a look of panic.

Gripping the back of her staff with one hand, this seemingly fearful action actually held a deeper intention.

Arlong saw Nami's fear, his smile becoming more menacing. He extended his free right hand, aiming to grab Nami's head.

Nami didn't dodge. As her right hand spun, a triumphant smile appeared on her face.

Arlong immediately felt something was wrong, but it happened too fast.

From the front of the staff, a 40cm long sharp blade shot towards Arlong's forehead at extreme speed.

Damn it! Arlong could only rely on instinct to shift his head as much as possible.

With a swish, accompanied by a gush of blood.

Arlong's ear was directly severed by this sudden attack.

This move shocked Arlong, causing cold sweat to break out.

If he had been a moment slower to dodge, his head would likely have been pierced.

"Nami, you bastard, you played me!"

Seizing the moment Arlong was in pain, Nami pulled out her staff and leaped back to create distance.

Her calm face showed no trace of the fear she had moments before.

"You beast, you deserve to be tricked, you trash one-eared fish!"

After saying that, Nami also gave Arlong the middle finger.

Seeing this, the villagers burst into laughter.

"Serves you right, Arlong."

"You should have just died then, to avoid being insulted."

"Go die, you bloodthirsty trash."

The intense pain, blood, humiliation, and rage caused Arlong to completely lose his mind.

As if in a final burst of energy, Arlong charged at Nami with the speed closest to his uninjured state.

Nami's expression turned serious. She swung her staff forward, using Arlong's momentum to propel herself back several meters.

However, due to the immense force of Arlong's push, Nami could only roll upon landing to dissipate the excess energy.

Seeing this, the three main fighters could no longer stand by.

Just as they were about to act, Can Yue stopped them.

"Don't rush, enjoy Nami's fight."

Sanji's scalp tingled. "Miss Nami is clearly unable to hold on."

Even Luffy started to worry. "Can Yue, if you don't act soon, Nami's going to get hurt."

But Can Yue was resolute, so Luffy and Zoro stopped.

"Can Yue, if Miss Nami gets hurt, I'm not done with you."

Sanji said angrily, also refraining from action.

Can Yue smiled slightly, because just now, he had clearly noticed.

Every time Nami struck, she released many imperceptible small 'bubbles' at Arlong's location.

And now, Nami, Arlong, and the location of the small bubbles formed a straight line.

Arlong rejoiced seeing Can Yue and the other three making no move.

Regardless of whether Can Yue and the others would honor their agreement to let him go if Nami won.

At least, in the current situation, he was confident he could take Nami down with his next attack.

Hmph, you guys will regret this. Even if I die, I'll make you pay.

In an instant, Arlong charged towards Nami again.

Both the villagers and the Straw Hat Crew held their breath.

Even Can Yue, despite telling everyone to relax, had a golden-green whip appearing on his index and middle fingers as he saw this scene unfold.

Arlong unleashed his fastest speed yet, opening his massive mouth to bite off Nami's head.

But the moment he got close to Nami.

Behind Arlong.

Current surged.

Nami smiled slightly, her beautiful features showing a confident expression.

'My weapon isn't designed for close combat.'

5 days ago.

On the Merry.

Can Yue had just finished his staff combat training with Nami.

At this moment, Can Yue brought Nami and Usopp to the deck and informed them of some of his thoughts.

"Nami, your strongest talent is definitely not combat, but your incredible perception of subtle changes in the air.

So, I want Usopp to create a weapon for you.

A weapon that can change the weather in a localized area."

Nami was confused, still pondering what Can Yue meant.

Can Yue continued to elaborate.

"Becoming a mage who can control localized weather is the direction that will best utilize Nami's greatest strengths.

Close combat training is only to increase your chances of survival on future battlefields."

Subsequently, Can Yue patiently explained all his ideas to Nami and Usopp, and the two finally understood.

Thus, under Can Yue's suggestion, Usopp began modifying Nami's exclusive weapon.

Time returned to the present.

The crisis arrived.

But not a trace of nervousness could be seen on Nami's face.

Instead, her eyes held a hint of anticipation.

'Feel the terror of natural power, Arlong.'

Just as Arlong was about to swallow Nami's head whole.

Nami smiled and shouted the name of the technique.

"Weather Stick - Thunder Strike!"