Reno narrowed his eyes slightly.
He had originally thought he would miss Luffy, but he had not expected to run into him anyway.
The moment she saw Luffy, Makino's pupils contracted slightly, and she immediately tensed up.
She still clearly remembered what Reno had said in the tavern.
Makino subconsciously clenched her fists, praying that no conflict would break out later.
Along the way, Luffy and Zoro chatted and laughed.
When they were only a few meters apart, Luffy also spotted Makino among the crowd.
He spoke in surprise. "Makino, why are you here?!"
Makino first glanced at Reno, then replied with a smile, "Luffy, long time no see. Like you, I've gone out to sea too."
"What?!!"
Luffy tilted his head, his face full of question marks.
"Makino, you became a pirate too?!"
Even with Luffy's carefree personality, he was shocked to hear that Makino had gone out to sea.
What was going on?!
He vaguely remembered Makino warning him that the world outside the village was dangerous and telling him not to become a pirate. So why was she...
Makino nodded silently in response.
"Makino, we should go."
Reno spoke expressionlessly and strode toward the village entrance.
Nami and Kaya, who had no interest in Luffy and Zoro, followed close behind.
After giving Luffy one last look, Makino quickly followed.
It was enough to know Luffy was all right. She did not want to stay here any longer.
Luffy scratched his head in confusion. When had Makino become so strange?
Unable to let it go, Luffy flashed forward, blocked Makino's path, and pressed, "Makino, what exactly happened to you?!"
"Get lost!!!"
An extremely impatient, icy voice rang out.
Reno looked over coldly.
Luffy looked at Reno and frowned. "Hey, what's your problem?! I just wanted to..."
When words failed, there was no point in talking.
A terrifying aura burst from Reno's body and instantly engulfed Luffy.
A mountain-like pressure suddenly descended. Luffy's body sank, and his face twisted savagely.
"Luffy!!" Zoro's expression changed as he instantly drew his sword.
The moment his hand reached his waist, an invisible force swept over him.
Just like Luffy, Zoro's movements froze instantly as he struggled to resist the immense pressure.
The ever-rising aura made heaven and earth lose color.
Usopp's face was filled with terror as he collapsed to the ground, pale as a sheet.
Wait... he had been here the whole time. Had he missed something?!
Luffy and Zoro's minds went completely blank.
Their heads buzzed.
Reno looked at Luffy indifferently. Although he disliked him, he had not originally intended to pay him any attention.
But this guy had clung to him like a leech. If he did not deal with him, then who would he deal with?
Then he looked at Zoro.
More precisely, at the Great Grade Sword Wado Ichimonji in Zoro's hand.
He happened to be lacking a weapon that suited him.
Perhaps Wado Ichimonji was not the perfect fit for him, but it was still far better than the one he was currently using.
The sword he used now had been scavenged from a pirate ship.
Its quality was far too poor.
At that moment, an aura erupted from both Luffy and Zoro at the same time.
Especially Luffy. It was as though some invisible power within him was about to awaken.
"Hm?!" Reno glanced at Luffy. Powering up whenever he pleased?!!
He would not give him the chance.
Reno's gaze sharpened. With his longsword in hand, he swung it directly.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Several Sword Slashes flew out in succession, carrying sharp tearing sounds as they struck the two of them directly.
Two cross-shaped, grotesque wounds suddenly appeared across Luffy and Zoro's chests. The force erupted, and the powerful impact instantly sent them flying.
Blood splattered across the ground.
At the same time, Reno's figure suddenly vanished. Before the two could hit the ground, his palm struck heavily.
Luffy and Zoro's eyes rolled back, and they instantly passed out.
Reno looked at the two without the slightest ripple in his heart and stored Wado Ichimonji in the System Warehouse.
He had no intention of killing Zoro. The only reason he had spared Luffy was entirely because of Makino.
Perhaps his place in Makino's heart had already surpassed Luffy's, but she had still watched Luffy grow up.
A lesson was one thing, but if he truly killed Luffy in front of Makino, she would break down.
That was not what Reno wanted to see.
Besides, Reno had never regarded Luffy as a threat from beginning to end.
Such serious injuries were enough to keep the two recuperating here for a while.
They would not run into each other again anytime soon.
Makino sighed softly and said to Usopp, who was still frozen in fear, "Sorry to trouble you with taking care of them for a while."
"Okay." Usopp agreed instinctively.
Makino then wrapped her arm around Reno's and said gently, "Let's go."
Reno smiled and nodded.
Nami and Kaya held hands and quickly followed.
Only after Reno had left did Usopp gradually recover from his terror.
He then slapped his forehead hard and said regretfully, "Wait, what do their injuries have to do with me? Why the hell did I agree?!"
Damn it.
Kaya had left, and his request to join the ship had been rejected.
Now he had two more burdens to deal with.
Usopp struggled inwardly, but in the end, he still could not bring himself to leave the unconscious Luffy and Zoro here.
He carried them both back to his home and took careful care of them.
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The Weather-Weather Fruit's Ownership, Helping Nami Overcome Her Fear!
It was another bright and sunny day.
On the Merry.
Reno continued serving as helmsman.
He constantly adjusted course amid Nami's repeated scoldings.
Kaya began training her body to strengthen her physique.
A strong constitution was the foundation for fully developing the Healing Fruit.
She did not want to hold everyone back.
Makino went about preparing three meals a day and began brewing wine in her spare time.
Both Reno and Nami loved the wine she brewed.
That gave Makino a great sense of accomplishment, and she thoroughly enjoyed the work.
Watching the women each perform their own duties, Reno's mood greatly improved.
Beautiful girls really did brighten one's mood.
When he was bored, he could sneak a little feel, then explore the finer points of navigation with them at night.
Kaya's arrival had upgraded the group from only being able to play Fight the Landlord to being able to play mahjong.
Combined with the Healing Fruit removing negative effects.
Reno could be said to run wild as he pleased.
Life was sweet, and bliss knew no bounds.
Lying on a deck chair, the bored Nami sensed the weather around them and casually asked, "Reno, where are you planning to go next?!"
"I'll plan the route ahead of time."
Reno answered almost without hesitation, "Cocoyasi Village."
"Cocoyasi Village?! I know that place. I..."
Nami answered instinctively, but after realizing what he had said, her expression turned ugly.
She stood up and looked at Reno, her voice trembling. "Can we go somewhere else? There are actually many islands in the East Blue. I can take you..."
"Nami!" Reno's voice suddenly turned serious.
"Reno, we really can't go there." Nami gradually choked up.
The time she had spent with Reno was one of the few happy periods she had experienced in recent years.
She did not need to think about anything.
Although Reno tormented her half to death every night, aside from that little habit, he truly treated her wonderfully.
Having spent years among merchant ships and pirate crews, she could tell at a glance who was sincere and who was merely putting on an act.
Reno was undoubtedly the former.
Precisely because of that, she could not take Reno to Cocoyasi Village.
If Arlong saw Reno, he definitely would not let him go.
If Reno insisted on going to Cocoyasi Village, she could only say goodbye to him in advance.
But she did not want to leave Reno so soon.
Seeing the pain on Nami's face, Reno sighed inwardly.
After eight years, Arlong had truly become a nightmare in Nami's heart.
Whenever Cocoyasi Village was mentioned, those painful memories surged forth like a tide and tormented her.
Reno stared at Nami and said seriously, "Nami, listen carefully. You are my woman now. I will make everyone who ever caused you pain pay the price, and Arlong will be no exception."
In Reno's eyes, Nami saw determination.
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