"..."
All the women had long been envious of Reno's explanation of Haki.
The powerful perception of Observation Haki, the steel-like defense of Armament Haki.
"So sweet."
"So tasty."
Taking a bite, the women's eyes immediately lit up.
"Aren't Devil Fruits supposed to taste terrible?!" Tashigi asked, chewing the fruit with a puzzled look.
Smoker had told her that before, but it was completely different from what Reno said.
Not only were Devil Fruits not disgusting, but they also broke the rule of not being able to eat two.
The Captain really was amazing.
Chapter 37: Full Crew Haki Awakening, Nami's Sultry Vibe! (Request Data)
"How does it feel?!" After the girls finished eating one by one, Reno asked with anticipation.
"The wind, I can hear the wind outside." Kaya was the first to exclaim in surprise.
"I hear it too." Makino's big eyes sparkled just as brightly.
"My perception is way stronger than before."
The women gave their feedback one after another, all astonished.
"My hand, my hand turned black." Suddenly, a startled cry rang out.
The women looked towards Nami. Her originally fair palm was now pitch black.
"It's so hard." Nojiko reached out and pinched it, but couldn't budge it at all.
It was like a piece of steel.
Reno used Cloud Power to elementalize his arm. "Try it."
Nami caught on, reached out, grabbed Reno's arm, and held tight. "I really caught it."
Nami stared in disbelief at the cloud in her hand—she had actually grasped Reno's main body.
"So that's how it is."
Realizing belatedly, Tashigi suddenly understood. She finally knew how Reno had managed to hit Smoker that day.
It was because of Haki.
"From now on, as long as you practice diligently, both Observation Haki and Armament Haki will keep getting stronger."
"Nami, Tashigi, especially you two—don't slack off in training. By the time we reach the Grand Line, I want to see progress from both of you." Reno said seriously.
Nami stuck out her tongue. "Got it."
"Captain, I'll do my best." Tashigi replied with equal earnestness.
Reno had helped her so much; she absolutely couldn't let him down.
Reno nodded in satisfaction. He had no choice.
Once they entered the Grand Line, they'd encounter more and more strong people. They had to have a sense of urgency.
The whole pirate crew couldn't rely on just him to hold things up.
"Kaya, Carmen, Makino, Nojiko—take it at your own pace. Practice in your spare time if you want. It'll benefit you too."
The four women weren't combatants; they had clear roles on the ship. Reno wouldn't force them.
As long as they had some means of self-defense, that was enough.
The four women nodded obediently.
"Oh, right." Reno suddenly looked towards Nami. "Nami, I need to see you alone tonight."
"Huh?!" Nami checked the date and asked in confusion, "It's Wednesday today, isn't it? Shouldn't we be playing Fight the Landlord?!!"
At the mention of Fight the Landlord, Nojiko and Makino both blushed and lowered their heads.
They also didn't know where Reno came up with so many variations.
When there were three people, he called it Fight the Landlord.
When there were four, he called it Play Mahjong.
When there were six, he called it Play Gouji.
So what about seven people, or eight?!
"I have a serious matter. What are you all thinking?!!"
Reno put on a stern face and raised his hand as if to strike, scaring the girls into scurrying away.
As they left, Kaya and the others shot Nami teasing glances.
Maybe Reno really did have a serious matter, but a man and a woman alone in a room—especially with a beauty like Nami—they didn't believe Reno would be that well-behaved.
Night gradually fell, the moon hanging high in the sky.
Nami's room.
Reno gently pushed the door open.
As soon as he entered, he saw Nami wrapped up in her blanket, a mix of restraint, nervousness, and panic flickering across her face.
Reno was speechless.
"How many times have I taught you? Do you have to act like I'm some thief?!"
Nami stayed silent, but her face turned even redder.
She threw off the blanket.
Reno's eyes went wide instantly.
Why was she wearing something so silky?!
No wonder Nami was acting so strange today.
She must have bought it in Loguetown.
Who said my Nami only knows how to bicker with me? She's actually pretty thoughtful.
Reno stepped forward and tapped Nami's nose. "How many sets did you buy?!"
Nami lowered her head shyly and whispered, "A lot... all different styles... maid outfits, nurse uniforms, everything."
By the end, her voice was as faint as a mosquito's buzz.
Even Reno couldn't hear her clearly.
Nice, she'd prepared thoroughly.
Nami had figured out every little preference a man could have.
"Make sure to teach Kaya and the others more in the future. They're too slow on the uptake with this stuff." Nami shot Reno a playful glare but still obediently nodded.
Reno wondered what it would be like to see Kaya, a proper lady, in a maid outfit.
Cough, getting off track.
"Reno, what's the serious matter you mentioned today?!" Nami asked, barely holding back her eagerness to learn.
"We'll get to that later. First, let me teach you a new navigation technique—Number Inversion."
With a beauty in his arms, Reno couldn't care less about anything else.
He'd finish today's task first.
As usual, four hours passed.
Unlike before, Reno had a new experience during this lesson.
Besides the silky feel, Nami skillfully used the navigation technique she'd just mastered.
Combined with the assistance of Tidal Hand.
One word: perfect.
"Can you tell me now?!"
Healing Power activated, and Nami was back to full strength.
If she hadn't used Healing Power, she probably wouldn't even have the strength to speak.
Reno stopped beating around the bush and pulled out a Conqueror's Haki Fruit.
Unlike the previous two, this Devil Fruit was red.
"Another Devil Fruit?!" Nami covered her mouth in surprise.
Since joining the Pirate Crew, she'd already eaten three of these things that most people never saw in a lifetime.
"Remember what I told you about Conqueror's Haki?!"
Nami nodded, recalling carefully:
"You said Conqueror's Haki is one in a million, and anyone who has it is a strong person."
"You also said Conqueror's Haki can't be learned through training—it can only be awakened on its own."
Nami repeated Reno's words from the past.
"Good memory." Reno gave her a peck on the cheek as a reward.
"Eat it, and you'll awaken Conqueror's Haki."
Nami didn't take the Devil Fruit right away. Instead, she asked cautiously, "Do Sister and the others have one?!"
Reno shook his head. "This is my special favor for you, got it?!"
Nami wrinkled her nose, so moved she almost shed a few little golden tears.
But she pushed the Devil Fruit back. "If Sister and the others don't have one, then I won't eat it either."
Reno looked at Nami in surprise, feeling a new kind of emotion toward her for the first time.
He then explained the real reason to Nami.
Only then did Nami eat the Devil Fruit without any burden.
Until now, Nami's Three types of Haki had all awakened!
Wuwuwu, the data isn't moving at all. I didn't write anything controversial, did I?
Chapter 38: Laboon's Hope! (Request Data)
Amid the laughter and chatter with the Girls.
The Island Cloud dragged the Merry, successfully flying over the Red Line and arriving at the legendary Pirate Graveyard, the Grand Line.
"I'm really looking forward to it. I wonder what we'll encounter once we get here."
"Huh?! Reno, what are you doing?!"
Nami had just stretched when she noticed the Merry was descending rapidly.
Clearly, Reno was controlling it.
All the Women were equally puzzled.
Reno patiently explained, "The Grand Line is different from the East Blue. Once you enter here, the magnetic fields become extremely bizarre."
"To sail here, you have to rely on a Log Pose and the Permanent Pointers made from the magnetic fields of islands."
"I see." All the Women understood, but Nami quickly caught on and looked towards Reno, "It's one thing for you to know about the East Blue, but how do you know the Grand Line so clearly?!"
Reno chuckled. Nami was too quick to react.
This was just the beginning. There would be plenty of times to surprise them later.
The Merry landed On the Sea Surface. Reno docked it by the shore, then led All the Women off the ship one by one.
Beside one of the lighthouses, they spotted an Old Man reading a newspaper.
The Old Man had a hairstyle like saffron Petals at the back of his head, and he wore bright, cool clothing.
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