"Hahahahaha! Arlong was defeated! We're finally free!!"
"That's wonderful! We finally don't have to live under Arlong's control anymore!!"
"This is all thanks to Nami! You didn't see it—Nami was like a female war goddess!"
"Heavens, the sky has finally cleared up!"
"..."
The villagers cheered joyfully and began preparing for the grand feast that night.
Cocoyasi Village was destined to remain awake tonight.
Meanwhile.
Reno and the others followed Nami to her home.
The moment he stepped inside, Reno saw Nojiko, with her short blue hair.
She was Nami's older sister, a young woman with a rather valiant appearance.
"Nami?!!"
Nojiko looked at Nami in utter delight and hurried forward.
She had not seen Nami for a long time and had been terribly worried about and missed her.
"Big sister." Nami choked up and tightly hugged Nojiko.
"Did something happen?!" Nojiko asked in confusion.
"Let's go inside and talk." Under Nojiko's stunned gaze, Reno casually walked into the room as though it were his own home.
Nojiko: Isn't this my house?!
"Big sister, let's talk inside." Nami released Nojiko, took her hand, and led her into the room.
Kaya and Makino followed close behind.
"What?! You killed Arlong?!" Nojiko looked at Nami, half-believing and half-doubting.
It was not that she did not trust Nami, but the news was simply too shocking.
She and Nami shared the same understanding of Arlong's strength.
"Big sister, it's true. Not only did I kill Arlong, I also destroyed Arlong Park."
"The news should have spread through the village by now."
Nami proudly lifted her chin.
"Of course..." Her tone suddenly shifted as she took the initiative to wrap her arm around Reno's. "It was all thanks to Reno."
"I only gained the power to defeat Arlong because I ate the Devil Fruit he gave me."
Nojiko blinked, looking at the intimate pair in surprise.
Ever since they entered the house, she had noticed that something felt off.
Every time Nami said a couple of sentences, she would glance at Reno.
And those two girls, Kaya and Makino, had kept their eyes on Reno from beginning to end.
Their tender, watery gazes were enough to melt any man.
"Ahem." Nojiko cleared her throat and tentatively asked, "Nami, what exactly is your relationship with Reno?!"
Nami blushed and muttered softly, "He's my captain, and I'm part of the Reno Pirates—"
"Nami is my woman."
Before she could finish, Reno interrupted her.
Nami's face turned even redder.
After all, her sister was right there.
"We are too." Kaya playfully raised her hand.
Under Nojiko's disbelieving gaze, Makino smiled and nodded as well.
Good heavens.
Three women?!
And every one of them was a stunning beauty.
What a fortunate man.
She did not know Kaya or Makino well, but since her own sister sincerely acknowledged him, Reno's character must be beyond question.
"Thank you for taking care of Nami during this time."
Nojiko politely expressed her gratitude to Reno.
She understood Nami's personality well.
"I already said it. She's my woman, so taking care of her is only natural." Reno smiled indifferently.
Nojiko nodded slightly, then looked at Nami again.
"Nami, now that Arlong is dead, are you going to leave this place with Reno?!"
Nami nodded without the slightest hesitation.
"Big sister, I'm the navigator of the pirate crew now. Reno needs me."
Makino was not surprised. She could sense Nami's dependence on Reno.
Only absolute trust in someone could make her so resolute.
"Nami, you've grown up and found a place where you belong. Your sister is happy for you."
"Go with Reno without worry. I'll take good care of things at home," Nojiko said earnestly.
Nami took Nojiko's hand and shook her head. "Big sister, besides telling you that Arlong is dead, I brought Reno here because I hope you'll join the Reno Pirates too."
Nojiko: ??
Reno: ??
Reno looked at Nami in surprise.
Winning Nojiko over had indeed been part of his plan, but he had not expected Nami to bring it up herself.
How considerate.
She knew he liked sisters.
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Nami knew what the consequences of doing this would be.
Her sister Nojiko would definitely be thoroughly bullied by Reno.
But aside from that, Reno treated his women quite well.
He was considerate, protective, and never let them suffer harm.
Most importantly, she could not bear to leave Nojiko all alone at home.
If she followed Reno, they could look after each other too.
Since Nami had brought the matter up herself, Reno naturally would not just stand by silently.
He immediately invited Nojiko to join the crew.
With the assistance of the two beauties, Kaya and Makino—
Nojiko could not hold out any longer and ultimately agreed.
Still, she could not shake the feeling that something was strange.
Was Reno really that good?!
All three women were speaking up for him.
Cocoyasi Village was brightly lit that night.
The crackling sound of firecrackers rang from one end of the village to the other.
The villagers gathered together and organized an exceptionally grand feast to celebrate Dragon's annihilation.
During this time, A-Jian even came to invite Nami and the others to join them, since Nami was the hero who had killed Arlong.
They wanted her to sit in the seat of honor!
But Nami politely declined.
A-Jian could only leave in disappointment.
After eating and drinking their fill.
Reno followed Nami and Nojiko to Belle-mère's grave.
The two sisters wanted to share the good news of Arlong being Annihilationed with their adoptive mother.
Reno did not go up to them. He merely watched from afar, leaving the two women some private space.
He knew they must have had many private things they wanted to tell Belle-mère.
Nami and Nojiko sat before Belle-mère's grave for a long time.
They talked for a long time as well.
At first, the sisters tearfully shared the wonderful news in overwhelming joy.
But as they continued talking, the subject seemed to shift.
Reno did not know what they were discussing.
He only noticed Nami and Nojiko occasionally glancing his way.
And Nami clenched her delicate fists in embarrassed irritation, while Nojiko covered her mouth in shock.
Reno rubbed his chin... Were they talking about me?!
A few more minutes passed, and the smiles on the two women's faces gradually faded. Nami took Reno's hand and led him to the grave.
Her expression was more relaxed than ever. "Mother, can you see him?! He's my man, and he treats me very well."
"Arlong is dead, and your daughter has found a place where she belongs. Rest in peace in heaven."
Nojiko's eyes reddened.
Reno tightly held Nami's hand, then took Nojiko's hand as well and promised, "Don't worry. I'll take good care of Nami and Nojiko. I won't let them suffer any harm."
After that heartfelt declaration, the three of them left the graveyard.
They returned to Nami's home once more.
Inside the room, the atmosphere was somewhat awkward, and the scent of hormones in the air was overwhelming.
Nojiko lowered her head, twisting her index fingers together, looking nervous and uneasy.
Every now and then, she raised her head to sneak a glance at Reno before quickly lowering it again.
Her heart raced wildly.
Would that kind of thing Nami mentioned really happen tonight?!
If it really happened, what should she do?!
Should she take the initiative to cooperate?!
Or play hard to get?!
This is so annoying...
Kaya and Makino leaned against each other, smiling faintly as they calmly prepared to watch the show.
Nami did not know how to bring it up.
If it were another woman, she naturally would not care.
But this was her own sister.