Harem Navigation: Starting from Overthrowing Nami

Not long after, she slipped into the groove.

She shifted from passive to active, even branching out with her own ideas, leaving Brother Reno marveling.

It perfectly matched Carmen's personality—bold, unrestrained.

It also gave Brother Reno a brand-new experience.

Only when Carmen had absorbed the last bit of knowledge did Brother Reno stop teaching.

Even so, Carmen still felt she hadn't had her fill.

Brother Reno checked the time; it was nearly dawn, so he called it quits.

Most Importantly, he couldn't wait to claim his reward.

In the next room.

"Claim reward."

Congratulations, Host, for obtaining the Navigation Support Skill—Tidal Hand!

Note: Once this skill is activated, it can easily stir up towering waves, granting the Host the finest sailing experience.

Friendly reminder: Watch out for water, okay?

Brother Reno pursed his lips, nearly blurting out a string of curses.

Too thoughtful.

As expected of the system—it really understood him.

Until Now, of the five women he'd taken in—Nami, Kaya, Nojiko, Makino, and Carmen—not one had any talent in this area.

Their learning was all dry and stiff.

It left Brother Reno deeply regretful.

And the appearance of Tidal Hand perfectly made up for that shortcoming.

Even if everyone's comprehension differed, they could all master it.

"Let's test the effect of Tidal Hand first."

The skill was already learned, and he had a candidate.

Right time, right place, right people.

No time like the present—Brother Reno went to find Carmen again.

He used Healing Power to completely clear all negative effects from Carmen.

Fully revived, Carmen looked dumbfounded.

The Captain could do this too?!

The sun rose as usual.

The Four Women stuffed earplugs and ate breakfast with dark circles under their eyes.

Even gentle-natured Kaya and Makino had a bit of resentment brewing.

What's going on?!

Is Carmen really that fresh?!

By routine, Brother Reno's teaching of a Newcomer was usually kept within four hours.

They'd left Baratie last night around eleven o'clock.

And now, it was already seven!

Still not done?!

Got a taste for new flavors, huh?!

Planning to teach all the navigation knowledge in one go, are you?!

Damn it! Bastard!!

"You guys eat. I'm going to rest." Nojiko, her eyelids fighting a losing battle, set down her half-eaten breakfast and turned toward her room.

Makino followed with a yawn, finished her last sip of milk, and left the table just as listlessly.

"Hey, why's everyone leaving?!" Nami stared at the Back View of the two women. "So are we staying here today or what?!"

Nami couldn't make up her mind.

But she didn't dare disturb Brother Reno while he was teaching a Newcomer.

"Forget it, Nami. Let's wait until Brother Reno's done." Kaya rubbed her forehead in exasperation.

That sound had been echoing in her head all day.

She was certain Brother Reno had used Healing Power.

Otherwise, there was no way—

"Fine."

Nami muttered to herself as she continued eating breakfast.

The floor of the room was already covered in water stains.

No helping it—anything the system produced was guaranteed top-tier.

Reno praised it repeatedly, ultimately describing it as overwhelming.

It was like the sea had overturned, surging into a parched desert.

"Let's stop here for today."

Reno put away the tool he'd used to summon the Tidal Hand.

Carmen buried her head in the blanket.

She was too embarrassed to show her face.

Satisfied, Reno walked into the living room, only to find it empty.

He sensed with Observation Haki and realized all the women were asleep in their rooms.

"So lazy?!"

Reno shook his head.

Oh well, let them sleep. After breakfast, he should rest too.

He couldn't rely on his ability to remove negative effects every time—that would rob life of too many experiences.

At dinner.

Nami and the other three women looked at Carmen with strange, odd glances.

Knowing the reason, Carmen kept her head down, mechanically picking at her food, not daring to say a word.

What could she say?

Just thinking about last night made her cringe.

Whenever a gaze fell on her, she wished she could crawl into a crack in the ground.

Reno couldn't help but laugh out loud.

He hadn't expected the brash Carmen to have such a moment of glory.

Shyer than Makino, more awkward than Kaya.

His laughter immediately drew the displeasure of the four women.

"Reno, is that funny?!" Nami gritted her teeth, spitting out icy words.

Kaya and the other two didn't speak, but their judgmental stares made Reno's skin crawl.

Damn, he'd angered everyone.

He wolfed down his dinner and quickly made his escape.

As he left, his voice drifted back.

"Carmen, once you finish your cooking contest with Sanji, we'll set off right away."

Carmen had been searching for Sanji for ten years, and now he was right in front of her.

Naturally, Reno would let Carmen fulfill this wish.

The next day.

Witnessed by Reno, Nami, and all the chefs of the Baratie Restaurant, Carmen and Sanji finally began this decade-long cooking competition.

Dressed in her chef's uniform, Carmen was like a completely different person.

When she cooked, it felt like she was putting on a performance—a feast for the eyes.

Nami and the other women couldn't stop praising her.

Truly, everyone had their specialty.

She was a far cry from the Carmen of that other day.

The confidence radiating from Carmen's face as she cooked captivated the women completely.

Unfortunately, her opponent was Sanji.

The final result ended with Carmen's defeat.

But her superb culinary skills still earned the recognition of all the Baratie chefs, including Sanji.

Though she lost by a narrow margin, Carmen had finally fulfilled this wish.

With a hint of regret, the Merry rose into the air again and drifted away.

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Chapter 30: Loguetown, the Demon's Hand Reaching for Tashigi! (Request Data)

The voyage was monotonous.

But with the Girls accompanying him, there was more laughter and cheer.

On the Merry.

Nami held a watering can, carefully tending to a few Orange Trees.

Makino was busy brewing wine.

Carmen prepared lunch for everyone, with Nojiko helping out as an assistant.

Kaya flipped through a Medical Book, studying earnestly.

Even with the Healing Power of the Healing Fruit, the pursuit of Medical Skills had always been Kaya's dream.

Reno lounged lazily in a rocking chair, wearing sunglasses, utterly at ease.

Every day, after discussing navigation techniques with the Girls, he would sunbathe here.

Even doing nothing, just listening to the busy sounds of the Girls, his mood was extremely pleasant.

Especially since they were beautiful Girls.

Notably, from the day he received the reward, Reno used Tidal Hand every time he taught the Girls navigation techniques.

The unsuspecting Four Women—Nami and the others—were instantly enlightened, blushing shyly.

When the six of them played cards, it could be described as Flooding the Golden Mountain.

Especially the Three Women—Carmen, Nami, and Nojiko—who could even create small waves.

Every time, All the Women had to spend a Very Long time cleaning up the water.

No help for it—who wouldn't want such a formidable Captain?

"Everyone, take a break. Lunch is almost ready." Carmen's voice drifted from the kitchen.

Nami put down the watering can, and Kaya folded a corner of the Medical Book as a bookmark...

One by one, they set aside their tasks and gathered around the dining table.