Setting Sail.

With Hachi kicked flying by Sanji's kick.

Arlong's crew's handling ended there.

With Luffy's loud shouting, the banquet 2.0 officially began.

Can Yue and the others landed on the island around 4 PM.

It was already nearing evening.

The villagers lit bonfires, and with Sanji and the other housewives working diligently in the kitchen.

All sorts of delicacies once again graced the banquet stage.

As for where Nami and Nojiko were.

The two of them were with Gen.

The three of them stood together before Bellemere's grave on the mountaintop.

They spoke one after another, as if wanting to tell the great mother in heaven everything they had experienced over the past 8 years.

The three sometimes laughed, sometimes cried.

But what they shared was that their sadness was gradually decreasing.

Their anticipation for the future was increasing.

Half an hour later, the three poured the last glass of wine onto Bellemere's grave.

Gen looked at the sisters, who were gradually emerging from their childhood trauma, with relief.

Then, he took off the pinwheel that had accompanied him for 18 years from his head.

He placed it in front of Bellemere's grave.

This pinwheel was used by Gen to entertain a young Nami.

But at this moment, Gen thought to himself:

'With these friends by your side, the pinwheel can retire.'

Nami saw this and let out a knowing smile.

"Mr. Gen, thank you."

Gen smiled happily.

"Nami, from now on, you are free!"

"Mhm!"

At the banquet site.

Usopp stood on a high platform singing the 'Usopp Support Song'.

Luffy, Johnny, and Joseph had chopsticks stuck in their nostrils, dancing with great enthusiasm.

Zoro was still drinking with the men.

Sanji was embracing a pile of women, lost in sweet happiness.

Can Yue, without removing his mask, ate a little, then took a pot of wine and stood by the dock with Shushu.

Looking out at the sea, Can Yue knew someone was coming.

How did he know this?

Because at Can Yue's feet was a bound Marine informant.

This guy had secretly slipped towards the dock while everyone was having the banquet.

This strange behavior had caught Can Yue's attention.

So Can Yue captured him, and before he could even begin interrogating him.

This Marine informant confessed everything.

Because he had clearly seen Can Yue's powerful strength and his fierce demeanor while beating Arlong.

Comrade Informant knew that resistance would only lead to suffering, and moreover, his superior was likely in dire straits this time.

His betrayal might not even be investigated.

Therefore, he told Can Yue the first piece of information he had already reported to the Marines.

He was originally going to secretly report the terrifying strength of the Straw Hat Crew to the branch.

However, before he could report it, he was captured alive by Can Yue.

Can Yue sat on the dock, drinking wine, his eyes occasionally scanning the horizon.

As midnight approached, a Marine warship appeared in Can Yue's sight.

Can Yue snorted coldly, this warship likely belonged to that corrupt official, Captain Nezumi.

"Trying to reap the benefits without lifting a finger?"

Can Yue looked at Shushu and gave the command.

"Sink this warship!"

Shushu responded with a bark and, as it ran towards the dock, transformed into its Dog Demon form and flew towards the warship.

Captain Nezumi was excitedly fantasizing about his promotion and fortune after capturing two pirate crews.

Suddenly, a giant demonic beast appeared above the warship.

The terrifying Demonic Aura caused the useless fools on the warship to tremble in fear.

Captain Nezumi's reaction was even more extreme. He was a nobody who had climbed to his current position through sheer cunning.

In terms of combat power, he was probably no match for his own Marines.

Upon suddenly seeing such a massive, flying demonic beast, his legs immediately went weak, and he could only order his subordinates to open fire on the giant dog.

But the outcome was already decided.

One minute later, the warship sank.

Shushu returned to Can Yue's side.

Can Yue casually cut the ropes binding the Marine informant at his feet, grabbed his clothes, and then tossed him aside.

The informant flew dozens of meters before falling into the sea.

"No one can ruin this feast."

In Can Yue's eyes, this feast was the opening ceremony for Nami and the entire village's freedom.

He absolutely could not let these Marines spoil the mood.

As for the possibility of the Marines finding out later that the Straw Hat Crew attacked the warship?

Can Yue couldn't care less.

What pirate crew doesn't sink a warship or two?

The feast ended, and the sun rose over the sea.

The Straw Hat Crew members woke up one by one.

Can Yue and the others were resting at Nami's house.

However, the atmosphere was a bit awkward.

Nojiko stared intently at Can Yue with a curious gaze.

She repeatedly asked Can Yue to take off his mask.

Seeing this scene, Sanji was filled with jealousy.

The others, on the other hand, secretly rejoiced, enjoying Can Yue's embarrassment.

Even Nami was watching the spectacle with amusement.

Can Yue couldn't stand it any longer and turned to leave.

Everyone burst into laughter.

Can Yue narrowed his eyes, no longer able to suppress his anger.

In the end, except for Nami and Nojiko, everyone else lay on the ground with swollen heads.

This included Shushu, who had just returned from outside with a bone.

When Can Yue got angry, even passing dogs got hit.

Nami felt a little guilty watching, and finally stopped Nojiko from teasing Can Yue.

Given Can Yue's personality, Nojiko would be fine, but what if Can Yue sought revenge on her later on the ship?

The possibility of accidental injury during training with sticks was too high.

Two hours later.

The Straw Hat Crew members were loading the food gifted by the villagers onto the Merry.

The amount of food was enough to sustain their voyage for the month, provided Luffy could control his appetite.

After the busy work was done, Sanji panicked when he saw Nami hadn't boarded yet.

"Why hasn't Miss Nami arrived yet? Is getting a tattoo taking this long? Is she not planning to set sail?"

Luffy was also very anxious, but if Nami was determined to stay, he could only accept it.

Can Yue leaned calmly against the mast.

He had told Nami two hours ago that it would be best to give the villagers a special farewell.

At the very least, in the eyes of the Marines, Nami had to be someone who was incompatible with or hostile towards the entire village.

Otherwise, the Marines could have used the villagers' support of Nami becoming a pirate as a reason to arrest some villagers and vent their anger afterward.

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