Harem Navigation: Starting from Overthrowing Nami

Two pure white chains shot into the air at Lightning Speed, instantly binding Valentine's arms.

Valentine was shocked and struggled wildly, trying to break the chains.

But the chains only tightened, yanking her body down fast.

As she neared the ground, Cloud Lock vanished, and Valentine crashed onto the floor with a thud.

Reno looked down at her from above, a mocking smirk curling at the corner of his mouth. "I didn't say you could leave yet."

Chapter 46: Subduing Valentine! (Request Data)

"What... what are you trying to do?!!" Valentine gritted her teeth, staring at Reno.

Her face went pale with fear.

What kind of rotten luck had she stumbled into today? She'd thought this would be an easy job.

Then she ran into a few unidentified guys and was down in an instant.

Was she about to follow in Mr. 5's footsteps?!!

Looking at Mr. 5's charred corpse, Valentine felt a sudden Shiver with Fear.

Reno stepped forward, looking down at Valentine, sizing her up carefully.

Though her looks couldn't compare to top-tier beauties like Nami or Vivi, she was still an ordinary pretty woman. He'd take her!

"Don't worry, I won't kill you." Reno's words instantly dispelled Valentine's fear.

Valentine felt a wave of relief, her heart calming slightly.

As long as he didn't kill her, that was fine. As long as she lived, she'd have a chance to escape.

"Then... then what do you want?!!" She looked up, gathering her courage to ask.

If he wasn't going to kill her and wasn't letting her go, what did that mean?!!

Hearing this, Reno's lips curled into a playful grin, and his voice rang out with no room for argument: "I want you to join my Pirate Crew."

"As long as you join my crew, I'll let bygones be bygones. Otherwise, his fate will be your warning."

Reno glanced toward Mr. 5's corpse, the threat unmistakable.

Though Valentine was also a Plot Beauty, honestly speaking, she ranked far lower in his mind than Nami, Tashigi, or Vivi.

After all, as an assassin for Baroque Works, who knew how many Evil Deeds she'd done in the shadows?

Reno had no qualms about using force on Valentine.

And after taking her in, he could make her turn over a new leaf.

At Least, Reno wouldn't let her harm Civilians again.

Shrouded by Reno's Aura, Valentine shrank her neck in fear.

He was actually inviting her onto his ship?!

What kind of twist was this?!

Did he think she was strong and had taken pity on her?!

That had to be it.

But thinking of the mysterious Boss behind it all, Valentine felt another wave of dread.

Until Now, she had no idea what the mysterious Boss's True Identity was.

She only knew he pulled the strings from the shadows, controlling all the assassins of Baroque Works.

As the saying goes, it's not the enemy's strength that scares you—it's not knowing how strong they really are.

That fit her Boss perfectly.

If the Boss ever found out she'd betrayed Baroque Works, with his ruthless methods, her fate would probably be far worse than Mr. 5's.

But under Reno's Aura, she didn't dare refuse outright.

"Ahem... sir... actually, I..."

"You what?!!"

Reno's hand moved slightly, and a spear formed entirely of Lightning Power appeared Out of Thin Air, pressing against Valentine's forehead.

If she said a single "no," the Lightning Spear would pierce her skull instantly.

The crackling sound buzzed in her ears, and Valentine's heart skipped a beat, her face twitching.

Forget it—she was just a hired hand for Baroque Works anyway. She didn't even know who the Boss was.

Why risk her life over this?!!

"Don't... don't kill me. I'm willing to join your Pirate Crew." Valentine didn't hesitate any longer, blurting out her agreement.

She was afraid that if she delayed another second, that Lightning Spear would be coming out the back of her head.

After stating his stance, the Lightning Spear vanished into nothing in an instant.

The pressure that had weighed down on her disappeared, and Valentine collapsed weakly to the ground, gasping for air.

That was terrifying as hell.

"Brother Reno, that was amazing!!" Vivi's delighted voice came from behind, her address unconsciously shifting.

Her sixth sense had been right—Brother Reno hadn't lied to her.

Facing two Senior Agents of Baroque Works, Reno had subdued one and killed the other without breaking a sweat.

Who else could pull that off?!

Reno affectionately patted Vivi's forehead and said softly, "I told you, your business is my business. Once we reach Alabasta, I'll kill that crocodile to get back at him for making our Princess Vivi angry."

"Mm." Vivi sniffled, her Qiong Nose twitching, and she clung to Reno's arm intimately.

Watching Vivi rely on him so completely, Reno wondered if he should take her in.

He glanced again at the dazed Valentine.

Forget it.

He'd deal with Valentine first.

After he got Robin, he'd play Fight the Landlord with Robin and Vivi together.

"Valentine, give me the Log Pose for the ancient island."

"Oh." Valentine nodded instinctively and handed Reno a Log Pose whose magnetic needle was still swaying slightly.

Reno passed it to Nami. "Nami, this is where we're heading next. Don't lose it."

He had to admit, sailing the Grand Line was a real pain.

Every time you went to a new island, you needed the pointer's guidance, or you'd be blind and deaf.

"This needle's magnetism hasn't fully stored up yet, has it?!" Nami frowned slightly.

"It'll be ready by evening," Valentine said cautiously.

Nami nodded. The time wasn't too long.

She just dreaded those that took months or even a year.

Then there'd be no point going anywhere.

"Hm?!"

Just then, Reno suddenly looked up.

On a nearby rooftop, a Sea Otter and a Vulture were staring intently at them.

In the Sea Otter's hand were several portrait sketches of them.

"Not bad," Reno remarked, glancing at them. They were lifelike.

If this were his past life, they'd definitely win a big award.

"It's you?! The Unlucky Duo?!" Valentine's Pupils Contracted as she identified them.

Damn it. Her betrayal had been recorded by them.

Their whereabouts exposed, the Sea Otter jumped onto the Vulture's back with the sketches, and they quickly flew away.

"Robin, we'll meet soon," Reno murmured as he watched them leave.

Chapter 47: "Captain, Please Take Care of Me!" (Request Data)

Cactus Island, coastal waters.

"Captain of the Reno Pirates, Reno?!"

On a turtle's back, a woman with an air of mystery looked at the portrait in her hand, her Beautiful Eyes narrowing slightly.

Beside her stood the Unlucky Duo.

"Report this to the Boss. Being able to subdue Valentine means he's not to be underestimated."

At the command, the giant sea turtle carried Robin swiftly toward Alabasta.

Inside the temporary base.

The battle had already settled.

Kaya used her Healing Power to treat the injured Igaram.

Back in full form, Igaram began cleaning up the chaotic scene.

"That Sea Otter from Just Now could actually draw?" Nami asked Valentine curiously.

Valentine answered truthfully, "They're the Punishers and messengers of Baroque Works."

"Once they return to Alabasta, they'll report everything they saw to the Boss. After that, stronger Senior Agents will definitely come after us in Pursuit and Kill."

"Captain, we should leave quickly. Don't wade into this mess."

Thinking of those assassins, Valentine felt her Whole Person turn uneasy.

She was just Mr.5's partner. In Baroque Works, there were four assassins ranked higher than him.

Especially the merciless Mr.1—if he made a move, then...

"Don't worry, as long as Brother Reno steps in, he can definitely defeat Crocodile." Vivi's little head leaned against Reno's arm, full of reliance.

"Crocodile?! Who's Crocodile?!" Valentine was full of question marks.

Wait!

Wasn't Crocodile one of the Shichibukai? Why did Vivi suddenly bring him up?!!

Belatedly realizing, Valentine covered her face with both hands and exclaimed, "You mean the boss is Crocodile, one of the Shichibukai?!!"

"Yeah, didn't you know?!!" Vivi tilted her head, puzzled.

Holy crap!

How was I supposed to know that?

Valentine grumbled inwardly.

Watching Valentine's panic-stricken expression, Reno teased, "Setting aside Crocodile's identity as a Shichibukai, his current bounty is probably around a few hundred million Belly." (Based on the original story's portrayal—two years ago, Crocodile had no Haki, so this is about the most he'd have.)

"But..." Reno shifted gears, looking towards Nami. "Nami, you might be able to beat him too."

"Huh?!!"

Nami was overwhelmed by favor. She pointed at herself, uncertain. "Can I really?!!"

Reno nodded in affirmation. "Crocodile is a Logia Devil Fruit user with the Sand-Sand Fruit, and he has no Haki."

That simple sentence revealed a lot of information.

Nami was no longer the naive little girl fresh out of the gate. She suddenly understood.

As a fellow Logia Devil Fruit user, and with her mastery of the Three types of Haki, wouldn't that mean she could crush Crocodile?!