Luffy's Declaration, Nami's Wedding Heist

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Brush--

In an instant, the crowd in the direction from which the sound came suddenly scattered! It was as if there was a terrifying bomb there, or perhaps some highly contagious disease. It revealed:

"The Charlotte Family?!"

"Are they crazy? Blackbeard just killed that old woman Big Mom, and they dare to provoke us here...?"

However, as the group of burly men from the Charlotte family also stepped aside, revealing what lay behind them:

"I don't agree to this wedding!!"

The short boy tore off his cloak and put on Straw Hat.

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"King of the Pirates?!"

"The most ferocious man on the sea, 'Straw Hat' Luffy..."

"So it's this person? But even if it's the King of the Pirates... causing trouble in a place where Admiral are gathered is still—"

While the others were whispering among themselves in front of Luffy, who stood in the middle of the Charlotte Family, a roar interrupted everyone's thoughts.

"Luffy!!"

Garp, the officiant, clenched his fist, which was as big as a sandbag, and veins throbbed on his forehead.

"You bastard, what are you doing here causing trouble?!"

"Grandpa, this time it's not about causing trouble, but rather—"

Hey, hey, hey, what's the meaning of you Marine Hero and King of the Pirates chatting like this? Are you ignoring us?

Boom!!

A gust of wind swept by, casting a large shadow across the square. Those attending the wedding instinctively looked up, and what they saw was:

"Boat?"

"Flying in the sky..."

The fully armed Sunny Merry! And:

"Sorry to interrupt your wedding, but the groom is mine—"

With one foot on the figurehead, Nami's long orange hair fluttered in the wind, making her both charming and heroic.

"If you ask why, that's just how pirates do it!"

A forced marriage??

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"Big News! Big News!!"

Before anyone else could react, Morgans was already in a frenzy! His Camera Den Den Mushi kept flashing, spewing out one sensational headline after another:

"The King of the Pirates's crew is vying for a man with the Celestial Dragons? The biggest love drama of the year... no, the century! Marine Admiral is two-timing..."

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"Boss, boss! Calm down!"

The deputy director of the World Economic News next to him, sweating profusely, tried to cover his director's mouth. Elsewhere, it might be one thing, but in this place where experts are as common as dogs, Vice Admiral are everywhere, and only Admiral can barely stand, wouldn't such reckless talk get him shot on the spot?

"How dare you!"

"Dare to trespass into this sacred place? You're courting death!"

Amidst the angry shouts of a group of guards who raised their swords and spears, Imu, at the center of the incident, calmly and gracefully extended his hand.

"Quiet,"

In an instant, whether it was the guards' angry shouts, the guests' astonishment, Morgans' clamor of "Big News," or even Luffy, all that could be seen was the silent anger in the opening and closing of his mouth, without uttering a sound! It was as comical as a silent play.

"Joy Boy,"

Imu's gaze first fell on Luffy, who was 'touching himself' in surprise while Luffy 'What's wrong with me?'

"If you're here for my and Neo's wedding, then as an old friend, I'll allow you to sit in the front row."

Joy Boy?!

In an instant, Garp, Sengoku, Tsuru, the Three Admirals of the Navy, the kings of the five great powers, and a few others who knew the secrets of history all had a sudden glint in their eyes! Their gazes were irresistibly drawn towards Luffy's direction.

The legendary figure, the former king of the Great Kingdom... has truly appeared!

Has the promised time arrived?

"As for you, little girl—"

Imu's gaze fell on the approaching Sunny Merry, or more precisely, on Nami standing at the bow of the ship.

"Neo and I have known each other for over eight hundred years. We have adventured together, fought together, shed tears together, and laughed together. Together, we created the order of this world! How could you possibly compare to the bond between us?"

"Although we had a little...minor disagreement later," Imu said, taking Roman's hand and arrogantly raising his chin, "We were separated for a while, but it's alright. The church bells have rung, the white doves of peace are soaring, and everyone will be blessing our wedding!"

After speaking, the stunningly beautiful woman with long blue hair lowered her eyes.

"No one can stop my wedding, not even the whole world! After all, this is a day I've waited eight hundred years for. And—"

With Imu's palm gently pressing down...

Boom!

The Sunny Merry was flying in the air, crashed down, causing a group of guests below to scramble to avoid this 'falling object'.

"I don't like looking up at people, so you can just lie down on the deck."

Click click click!!

With a screeching sound, an immense weight, as heavy as a real mountain, pressed down on the Sunny Merry and the Straw Hat crew on its deck, but:

Splash splash~~

As a large number of papers flew out from Nami's body, the entire Sunny Merry immediately shone with the colors of Devil Fruit power being activated, forcefully withstanding Imu's gravity attack.

"Hmm, isn't this 'Pluton'? It seems you've created it as well."

What?!

The guests in the square were almost stunned. The legendary 'Ancient Weapon' was actually the flagship of the King of the Pirates? No, no, no, it should be that the Straw Hat crew obtained the manufacturing method of 'Pluton' from Laugh Tale and then modified their own ship?

In an instant, the gazes of those ambitious individuals toward the 'Sunny Merry' landing in the square became fervent.

"Hmph, it's all because of those useless CP9 members!"

The bald-headed Five Elders, sporting a mustache shaped like the number eight and a birthmark on his forehead, glared displeased at the pirate ship before him. "They have Nico Robin who can read Ancient Script, and Franky, the artisan from Water 7, yet they still managed to create 'Pluton'..."

"Lord Imu, it is our incompetence that has led to this."

The other golden-haired, gold-bearded Five Elders bowed his head in apology to Imu, then turned to look in the direction of the Navy on the other side:

"What are you all standing there for? Go and take down these pirates—"

"No need,"

As soon as Imu spoke, the Five Elders immediately fell silent and withdrew, behaving with a respect that belied his position at the pinnacle of world power! He acted as if he were merely a servant, leaving those from smaller nations and factions unaware of the situation dumbfounded.

"Joy Boy..."

As Imu released his previous 'silence ability', Luffy's voice immediately resounded throughout the plaza.

"I won't listen!!"

"How many times have I told you? My name is Luffy! Not some Joey in tattered clothes!!"

"And I'm not looking for you, Roman!"

Meeting Luffy's earnest gaze, Roman wanted to rub his temples. As a companion who had come this far, Roman Luffy about to say without him saying it, but... before, on Laugh Tale, even with the entire crew attacking, they could only barely 'hurt' Imu. This was Holy Land Mary Geoise! The Five Elders, the Marines, CP0...

"Roman! Answer me, are you really willing to marry this old woman?"

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Holy crap, Luffy, that was a really taunting move of yours!

"Joe Yi Po Yi!!"

The sudden surge of sky-blue Haki beside him made Roman instinctively dodge to the side, and at the same time, his own Haki instantly covered his entire body! The next second, as if he had been pushed, Roman's figure floated out and landed next to Luffy.

"Hehehe, I knew you'd choose my side!"

"Luffy, I'm the one who's going to steal your bride today!"

Nami, who had jumped off the Sunny Merry, rolled her eyes at the rubber man, then walked up to Roman, grabbed his hand, and forcefully placed it in front of her.

"Tokovich Roman, will you marry me?"

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"Snatching people in front of the whole world,"

"So romantic and daring..."

"Mr. Roman ~~"

"Roman!"

"Don't be a coward—"

Amidst the teasing, encouraging, and blessing voices of the Straw Hat crew members who had jumped off the ship— Zoro, Sanji, Usopp, Chopper, Robin, Franky, Brook, Jinbe, Jinbe — Roman sighed, enduring the chilling killing intent emanating from behind him.

Although he knew that the moment he opened his mouth would be the start of the fiercest battle, now that things had come to this, there was no point in hesitating in front of his comrades standing here.

"I do!"

"Nami, please marry me."

As Roman, dressed in a pure white gown, knelt on one knee and raised his hand, Nami hadn't even had a chance to respond—

"Puff,"

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"At my own wedding, wearing the dress I prepared, he proposed to someone else's woman..."

"Neo, I remember that 'joke' you once told: Why are you wearing Pinru's clothes?"

This is a joke only Roman could understand, but behind this joke:

The overwhelming azure Haki suddenly vanished, and facing Imu's slight smile, the Five Elders and others beside her had already knelt down abruptly, their horrified faces covered in cold sweat.

"Neo, you still make me angry like this. You're driving me crazy, you tell me—"

How should I 'reward' you?

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Although Imu was 'smiling,' in Roman's eyes, who turned to face her, the aura emanating from her was terrifying beyond compare! The clouds in the sky were already fleeing rapidly under her Haki! The icy killing intent was like an all-pervasive wind, causing Roman's Observation Haki to frantically warn him to leave. However:

"Sorry, I've said it many times already."

"My name is Roman, not Neo. — Whoever that Neo who once adventured, cried, fought, and laughed with you, he is definitely not 'me'! The person beside me now is my partner and my beloved."

Hiss--

"Your Majesty, let's leave first..."

Amidst a collective gasp of horror, guards began to half-drag, half-support their king, preparing to flee. Anyone with a modicum of sense could see that something was about to happen:

It's turned into hell!

"This is a problem, Joy Boy. You've ruined my wedding."

"Oh, really?"

With Roman's return, Luffy, having calmed down, adjusted his Straw Hat and bowed respectfully to Imu.

"Feel sorry."

Apologize verbally, but continue next time.

"But I will never forgive you for stealing my partner!"

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"It's hard to imagine that you, once cheerful, sunny, polite, and compassionate, have become a foolish, willful, and selfish pirate. And you, Neo—"

Imu's gaze fell on Roman.

"Why did you, who were once bold, unrestrained, and domineering, seemingly unstoppable, become so secretive, cautious, and always looking worried and calculating?"

Although I'm not Neo, Luffy isn't Joy Boy, but—

Roman rolled his eyes. If his guess was correct, shouldn't Im be taking the Imu for this?

The hero who once harbored a 'Golden Dream' has become a pirate pursuing freedom, and the once self-proclaimed 'invincible' chuunibyou has become a cautious strategist. What other reason could there be besides being tricked by you, Imu, and having his personality drastically changed in every reincarnation?

"Let's get down to business, Imu."

Snap,

Roman pulled Nami into his arms.

"I'm leaving with her today, and I'd like to see who dares to stop me—"

However, in the next instant, a pair of cold pupils entered Roman's eyes!

Imu's eyes were incredibly deep, filled with an intense love, yet also a love buried deep within his heart, slowly brewed with the yeast of twisted desire, and slowly roasted by the flames of jealousy, until it became a rich and intoxicating wine... Love and hate intertwined, inseparable!

"Neo, look me in the eyes!"