Blending In with the Crew: Straw Hat Daily Life

As the three pursuing warships disappeared from sight, the port was no longer filled with her former companions. However, Vivi believed that the Straw Hat crew would always have a place in their hearts. So—

"Okay, Fast Runner."

After wiping away her tears, Vivi patted the land duck beside her.

Let's go home too!

On the Golden Merry had shaken off the navy:

"So, what exactly do you mean, woman?"

The 'interrogation' that had just been interrupted by Vivi resumed, and Zoro looked at Nico Robin warily. To most of the Straw Hat crew, this woman was far too dangerous!

"I think····"

Witnessing Vivi's departure, Robin put down his book with a desolate look in his eyes.

The benefits a princess of a nation could bring far outweigh those of a mere 'wanted criminal' like himself! Yet the Straw Hat crew so easily let go, bidding farewell to their companions with silent retreat...

How enviable! If I had met these people sooner, perhaps I could have cried and laughed so freely too...

"To become your partner."

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"I became an archaeologist when I was eight years old,"

"Then I was wanted by the police. A little girl like me can't make a living on her own, so I have to rely on various 'bosses' to get by. That's why I'm very good at logistical planning."

In an instant, Robin, having composed herself, easily introduced herself to the Straw Hat crew.

"The last 'boss' was just beaten up by you guys, and now I have nowhere to go, so—"

Nico Robin looked at the ship's captain: Luffy.

"Let me stay."

"Hmm, so you have your reasons too~" Roman rolled his eyes at Luffy, Luffy nodded seriously.

"Alright, you can stay."

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"Luffy!!" X3

Luffy just chuckled in response to Zoro, Usopp, and Nami's angry roars.

"Don't worry, she's not a bad person."

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"Hey, Luffy," Usopp said with a serious expression, "This woman is a top executive at Baroque Works, Crocodile's partner, and the mastermind behind the entire Alabasta incident—???"

Seeing Luffy and Chopper having a great time playing with the 'arm' on the floor, Usopp Luffy on the table and stood up!

"You guys should listen to me properly!"

"Usopp— "

Luffy Guotou, and two hands, like deer antlers, 'grew' out of his Straw Hat.

"Look, I'm ' Chopper '~~"

"Ha ha ha ha!!"

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Zoro closed his eyes and rubbed his forehead as he watched the comedic trio of Usopp, Chopper, and Luffy rolling around on the deck.

I can't see, I can't see~~

"Hmph, only simple-minded guys like you would fall for that."

Nami, having taken a shower and changed her clothes, crossed her arms over her chest.

"If you dare to play any tricks, I'll throw you overboard right now..."

Ding-dong,

A money bag was placed on the table.

"I brought some Crocodile gems..."

"Wow, my dear sister! I love you to death!!"

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Why are you looking at me?

Seeing Roman's bewildered expression, Zoro shook his head helplessly.

"I'll offer you whatever price Nami wants and I'll sell you..."

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"Ah~~ Robin-chan"

"Pastries and afternoon tea should be enjoyed slowly."

Looking at Sanji's attentive service, Zoro had already given up hope on this crew. But at least:

"Roman, is it really a good idea to keep this woman on our ship?"

"Don't worry," Roman waved his hand, "I know this Nicole Robin quite well. — She's not exactly a good person, but she's not exactly a 'bad person' either. And:"

Roman pointed at Luffy, "You should trust Luffy's judgment of people."

"Um."

"Then I'll go to the back to set up the training room. You guys rest for half an hour first."

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"Aaaaaahhhhhh~~~"

Usopp, Nami, and Chopper, who were just having fun, all had gloomy faces and looked listless, which made Luffy next to them smile and comfort them.

"Don't worry, it's just a little swelling."

You'll get used to it!

"Shut up, you who can no longer be hit by puppets!"

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"Are you all always this lively?"

In response to Robin's question, Zoro, who had been wary of her, nodded.

"Haha, that's really interesting."

"Alright, break time is over!"

After lunch, Roman clapped his hands and led the group, who all looked like they were ready to die, to the training ground behind the Golden Merry.

"Is this a creation of Mr. Roman's Devil Fruit ability?"

Looking at the spacious training room and various exercise equipment in front of him, Robin couldn't help but sigh.

"What a convenient ability."

"Alright, everyone except Luffy, begin your puppet dodging training."

Luffy is now able to perfectly dodge Roman's Paper Puppet with his eyes closed, so Roman takes out his Seastone 'bracers'.

"Luffy, your next step is to strengthen your physique as much as possible."

Only with sufficient physical strength can he use his famous "Second Gear" and "Third Gear" techniques. —Given Luffy's current physique, Roman wouldn't dare let him develop these techniques prematurely, after all:

Forcing yourself to use these techniques when your physical condition isn't good enough will shorten your lifespan!

"Ugh, I have to bring this again."

Luffy, looking disgusted, dawdled...

"You can eat as much as you want after training."

"Oh oh oh oh oh!"

"I'm fired up!"

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Is there really no problem with a captain like that?

Robin, witnessing the Straw Hat crew's daily life for the first time, was speechless, feeling as if she had been tricked into joining a pirate crew.

"Next up is Robin."

After assigning training tasks to the others, Roman walked over and brandished the Seastone 'wristband' in his hand.

"You brought this with you—?"

Seeing Robin instinctively take a step back and clutch her wrist, Roman calmly fastened the wristband to his own hand. Then, as if nothing had happened, he pointed to a Paper Puppet next to him.

"You should also wear an eye mask and train your senses to avoid detection."

"····Thanks."

In response to Robin's inexplicable thanks, Roman simply sat down to the side and focused on his own work.

He only carried a Seastone bracer, but his physical abilities were instantly sealed away by most of it, leaving him barely able to control a few Paper Puppet. He couldn't even maintain the White Knight, so he had to Nami outside to steer the ship.

Judging from Nami's swift escape, you can tell the other party was quite willing.

"Phew~~~"

"Is this what daily life is like for your Straw Hat crew?"

I've learned something new!

Sitting on the deck, Robin, who was having Chopper apply medicine, turned to thank the little reindeer beside her.

"Thank you, Chopper is amazing."

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"You idiot! Saying that won't make them happy... you moron!"

... Are you possessed by Sanji, with that writhing posture of yours?

"Phew, the day's training is finally over."

Nami lay on the table, tilting her head to look at the mature, intellectual beauty opposite her. A hint of envy flashed in her eyes! That fierceness, those legs, that...

"If I didn't know you guys took down the Crocodile, I would have thought you were XX Fitness Club."

Nami was speechless in the face of Robin's teasing.

"Who can argue with that?"

"We're constantly being forced to train by Roman. Anyone who didn't know better would think we were on a voyage to participate in the World Martial Arts Tournament."

"That······"

Robin glanced around and wondered what the Straw Hat crew had to say.

Zoro sleeping against the ship's railing, Sanji impeccably dressed, Luffy, Usopp, Chopper playing around, and Nami, the orange-haired girl in front of them—they look more like a tour group than pirates.

"You guys... you exercise regularly? And your income...?"

Nicole Robin was very curious about this. —In the 'ships' she'd been on before, the captains had always immediately put her to work to prove her 'worth': assassination, espionage, strategizing...

That kind of time spent exercising and complaining together... never existed in Nico Robin's life at all!

"Ughhhh," Nami slumped on the table, looking utterly dejected, "Don't even mention income, no amount of money is enough for our gluttonous captain, I'm so worried about him—"

"Don't worry,"

Roman walked over and waved his hand. With a 'thud,' a bundle of Beli landed on the table. The dark green color, like a brick, exuded the fragrance of money.

"I received 100 million from the Alabasta royal family—"

Bang!

"Roman!"

However, Nami didn't even glance at the money on the table; instead, she stood up abruptly in a fit of rage.

How could you Vivi's money?

"Alabasta's reconstruction requires a lot of money, Vivi needs it even more than we do! Besides, we're the ones who are going up against Crocodile!"

"Yeah, yeah, what are we going to do with the money?"

Luffy, with a righteous and indignant expression, chimed in.

"I can't eat it—"

Bang!

Luffy, his head buried in the deck, fell silent.

"Shut up! You're the one who eats the most!"

Ah, this...

Robin, standing nearby, looked stunned. A crew member had attacked the captain!

Is this the captain's brother position?

"Anyway, we'll turn back and return the money to Vivi..."

"Uh, this money has nothing to do with Crocodile." Roman stroked his chin and thought carefully. "No, this money really does have something to do with Crocodile. It's gambling money that was taken from Rain Dinners."

"So that's it—"

"Don't panic, this money isn't our reward for defeating Crocodile. Besides, Luffy defeated him, so it should go to Luffy."

Roman waved his hand. As the ship's 'strategist'... or, in this world's terms, 'Chief of Staff', he didn't want to one day see headlines like "Shocking! The Great Pirates Straw Hat crew Refuses to Pay 100 Beli for a Newspaper, and the Reason Is..."

"This is payment for a 'project' I'm working on with Alabasta."

"By the way, this 100 million Beli is just a symbolic price. If you ever decide you don't want to sail anymore, there's a mayor's position in Alabasta that's still available for you."

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"What project is so worthwhile—"

"Seawater desalination."

In an instant, Nami buried her face in her hands, wallowing in self-pity.

"I'm so stupid, I never thought of Roman's convenient ability."

"If we sold you to Alabasta, wouldn't that be billions of Beli a year?"

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This······

"Of course,"

Nami stood up, put her hands behind her back, and smiled.

"Roman, you're not that 'cheap'."

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"Thank you so much," I hope that when you see 'Golden Brother' Gild Tesoro and 'Diamond Old Fifth' Jozu, your first thought won't be to sell them off.

Yesterday's recommended votes hit a new high, so I'm relieved. Just asking for votes again, as usual~~~