It's Just the Master's Order, That's All
Above the Blue-Eyes White Dragon.
Storm's [Observation Haki] allowed him to clearly hear the "plop" sound coming from the direction of the deserted island behind him, and a slight smile immediately appeared on the corner of his mouth.
Who gave you the right to keep calling me a "clam"? You impolite "Supreme Grade Sword"!
Swim back to Dawn Island!
Storm rode the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, gradually moving away from the Kingdom of Goa.
Despite the very awkward attitude Portgas D. Ace had just displayed.
However, Storm still managed to tame this exceptionally talented "Supreme Grade Sword".
In that case...
Storm also doesn't plan to meet the other member of the "D Clan" on Dawn Island.
After all, Monkey D. Luffy is Ace's "foolish little brother".
Storm couldn't do anything too outrageous to him.
To be honest.
When Storm first came to the Kingdom of Goa, he had the strong idea of "beating up the old Vice Admiral of the navy and kicking the child Sun God".
Unfortunately, Monkey D. Garp, who always takes leave to go home and see his grandson, is not on Dawn Island today.
On Dawn Island, there were only two young men, Ace and Luffy, and a group of ordinary mountain bandits who ruled the mountain.
Storm naturally abandoned his idea of "beating the Sun God".
Anyway.
The future "Sun God Nika" is currently just a teenager.
Storm isn't some kind of devil.
With his current level of strength, to beat up the Sun God who's only a little over ten years old...
This is blatant bullying of the weak.
The ocean has its own rules.
Let's wait until Luffy sail before we fight!
"Successfully recruiting Ace is quite a pleasant surprise."
Storm suppressed his Observation Haki and fell into a state of deep thought.
"However, the current Ace is not the future Pirate Supernovas 'Fire Fist,' and he hasn't eaten the [Flame-Flame Fruit] yet."
"If I remember correctly, Ace ate the [Flame-Flame Fruit] before entering the Grand Line."
"This means that the [Flame-Flame Fruit] is currently located in the East Blue!"
Storm diligently searched through his memories and finally found information about the [Flame-Flame Fruit] in some corner of his mind.
"After setting sail, Ace was unexpectedly stranded in the 'Ant Nest Hell' of the East Blue, where he ate the [Flame-Flame Fruit] and met his first crewmate from the Spade Pirates..."
"So only one question remains."
Where is the Ant Nest Hell?
Storm took out two maps, one of the Germa Kingdom and the other hand-drawn by Nami, and began searching through them.
Although he also believed that even dogs wouldn't eat the [Flame-Flame Fruit].
However, the [Flame-Flame Fruit] is still a Logia Devil Fruit, with a wide range of applications and a guaranteed minimum level of power.
Even if Storm himself doesn't eat it, he doesn't need the [Flame-Flame Fruit].
He could also entrust this Logia Devil Fruit to his other subordinates.
It's a pity.
Storm searched through both maps carefully but couldn't find any mention of "Ant Nest Hell".
"Let's ask a 'professional' later!"
Storm took a deep breath and put both maps away.
Then, he gently stroked the [Rumble-Rumble Ring] a few times, entering a natural "Lightning Person" state.
[More-More Fruit - 100x Speed]!
The lightning bolt, moving at incredible speed, flashed across the sky and disappeared in an instant.
At the same time, in the Konomi Islands.
Nami has been back in Cocoyasi Village for several days now.
On the day she returned, Nami felt like she was dreaming.
What I see and hear is all but a dream, a bubble.
After all, the Arlong Pirates so powerful that even Bellemere was no match for those Fish-Man; how could they possibly die so easily?
Furthermore...
White Dragon is Shichibukai, a legendary and incredibly powerful figure.
How could such a powerful figure possibly come to the East Blue and save a young girl's life?
The girl from the East Blue doesn't dream of Shichibukai.
What Nami didn't expect was...
From the moment she woke up from her sleep and opened her eyes.
The Arlong Pirates have truly vanished.
The Cocoyasi Village, and other villages on the Konomi Islands, were filled with jubilation.
The villagers all said--
"The Arlong Pirates have been completely wiped out!"
Only one manatee escaped!
"The Branch 16 were also wiped out!"
"The new naval officers are much more reliable than the previous Rat Captain!"
Nami ran to the original Arlong Park.
The once grand and magnificent Arlong Park has been almost completely demolished by angry villagers, leaving only a dilapidated ruin.
The Arlong Pirates are truly history!
Nami was both surprised and delighted.
She was overjoyed that she would finally no longer have to risk her life for the Arlong Pirates.
What terrified her was that... she seemed to have "sold herself" to another, even more terrifying, powerful figure!
What's the most ridiculous thing?
Nami herself sold herself out, and she didn't even ask White Dragon for a single penny!
Damn it!
That bastard!
Not a single penny!
Nami was so angry at the thought that she didn't even bother to draw the sea charts she usually loved.
She collapsed onto the bed, her legs flailing wildly as if she'd been electrocuted.
"So annoying!"
"Nami, what's wrong with you now?"
Hearing the Nojiko arrived and, seeing Nami acting erratically on the bed, frowned and loudly reprimanded her.
"How old are you! Why are you still acting like a child! Get up now, the Orange Grove needs help!"
"Ugh, Nojiko! You're here again!"
Nami pulled a pillow over her head and covered it.
"I want to go to sea! Go to sea! I don't want to grow oranges my whole life!"
On Nami's first day back home, Nojiko was incredibly kind to her.
The day after Nami returned home, Nojiko's tenderness had faded considerably.
Nami's first day back home...
The two sisters loathed each other.
Snap!
Nojiko stepped forward and slapped Nami hard on the buttocks, making a crisp sound.
"Get up now! If we don't grow oranges, what will you eat? What will I eat? Drinking seawater won't fill our stomachs!"
"Ouch, that hurts!"
Nami is like a cat, leaping three feet high.
"Nojiko, I'll fight you to the death!"
Just as the two sisters were playing around...
A bolt of lightning suddenly struck the sky above Cocoyasi Village.
Boom!
The deafening roar caused Nojiko and Nami to stop moving at the same time.
"What's that sound? It sounds like a cannon!"
"No! That's the sound of thunder!"
Nami hugged Nojiko to comfort her somewhat panicked sister, but then a look of doubt appeared on her face.
"Strange... I checked the weather this morning, and it was supposed to be a sunny day. How come there's thunder all of a sudden?"
Just then, a knocking sound rang out on the door.
"Nami."
As soon as that haunting voice rang out, Nami quickly recognized the person's identity.
The Little Thief Cat abandoned his sister and dashed to his own doorstep.
She first ran her fingers through her messy hair, then straightened her disheveled clothes, and finally took a deep breath before opening her front door.
"Hi~ Lord White Dragon, good morning!"
"Ouch!"
Storm shuddered, disgusted by Nami's sickeningly sweet, almost saccharine voice.
Nojiko, who was walking behind Nami, also got goosebumps.
"Nami! What's wrong with you now?"
"Shut up, Nojiko!"
Nami first turned her head and gave her sister a fierce look.
She then quickly turned her head to look at Storm, a sweet and charming smile returning to her face.
"Lord White Dragon, are you thirsty? Are you tired? Would you like some oranges? The oranges from my garden are sweet and sour, they're the best!"
Storm ignored the somewhat erratic Nami and turned to look at Nojiko.
"What's wrong with her? Has she not recovered her mind yet?"
Upon hearing this, Nami's sweet smile vanished for a moment.
Nojiko sighed seriously.
"Sigh... she's always been like this, acting crazy."
"You're the one who's crazy! You violent woman!"
Nami wouldn't dare to act tough with White Dragon, but she would dare to get angry with her older sister.
No wonder not a single man in the village would want you!
"Nami! You've gone astray!"
"Nojiko! You're too old-fashioned!"
Storm watched quietly as Nojiko and Nami engaged in their "friendly exchange."
The two sisters started arguing while talking, and then they started fighting.
Storm watched with great interest.
It's a little embarrassing to talk about...
He actually quite enjoys watching women fight.
In the end, Nojiko was more rational and mature.
Before the "intensity of the war" between the two sisters completely spiraled out of control.
Nojiko seized Nami's opening in time; she stretched out her right hand, bent her arm, and locked Nami's neck in a lock.
She tucked Nami's head under her armpit while repeatedly apologizing to Storm.
"I'm sorry, Lord Storm, there's been a small problem at home, but it'll be taken care of right away..."
After saying that, Nojiko forcibly took Nami away.
The scene of sisters fighting that Storm loved to see has disappeared...
When Nojiko and Nami reappeared in front of Storm.
The two have returned to normal.
Although the atmosphere between them was still somewhat cold, it wasn't to the point of a fight.
'What a pity...'
Storm sighed inwardly.
"Lord Storm-- "
Nojiko was about to say something.
Nami immediately interrupted her sister.
"Lord White Dragon! Let's go! I'm fully prepared to set sail!"
"Nami."
"Storm said softly."
"You should listen to your sister."
His voice wasn't loud, but it easily silenced the irritable Little Thief Cat.
Nojiko glanced gratefully at Storm and quickly said.
"It's like this, Storm, Nami is far too young right now, she's not even an adult yet—"
Nami interrupted Nojiko again, raising her voice.
"I have been sailing alone on the sea for four years!"
Nami knew Nojiko was thinking.
It's simply because they think she's too young and want to keep her locked up at home.
How can this be allowed?
Nami dreams of drawing a nautical chart of the entire world.
This kind of thing can't be accomplished by just sitting at home and thinking about it!
Nami absolutely must go to sea!
As expected.
Nojiko, "You're too young!"
Nami protested, "I'm not a child anymore!"
You should stay home right now!
"I want to go to sea! That's my dream!"
The atmosphere between the two sisters became "hot" again.
This time, however, Nojiko and Nami finally remembered that there was an important guest present, and thankfully, they didn't fight.
"Hmph!" X2
In conclusion...
The two sisters ended their conversation with a brief "humph."
The two of them looked to the left and right respectively, appearing as if they would never speak to each other again.
"Miss Nojiko, I know you're worried about Nami."
Seeing that there was no point in watching, Storm finally spoke up and intervened in the conversation.
"But Nami is mine now."
Nojiko's face paled for a moment.
She understood the unspoken meaning behind "White Dragon's" words.
He'll definitely take my sister away...
Nami caught a glimpse of Nojiko's pale face out of the corner of her eye.
However, because of the argument that had just taken place, she didn't say anything, but just silently said "sorry" in her heart.
' Nojiko, I must go to the sea, please don't stop me... I'm sorry...'
Storm continued.
"Would you like to hear my plans for Nami?"
Nojiko breath.
"Please speak."
"I also think Nami is too young right now, and her knowledge level is also a bit lacking."
Storm said in a rather flat tone.
"First of all, most of my men are training diligently in another location."
"Secondly, I have a territory on the Grand Line that is very close to the 'Little Sky Island Visalia,' which is a very famous Sky Island for climate research."
"I plan to have Nami improve her Physique through exercise and arm her mind with knowledge."
"As for the rest, we can talk about it when she's older."
After Storm said those words...
Nojiko's complexion visibly improved.
Conversely, Nami's face turned pale.
"Lord White Dragon"
Nami looked at Storm with a pitiful expression.
"I don't want to study, I want to go to sea..."
"Nami."
Storm stared at Nami and suddenly mentioned the verbal contract they had made earlier.
"Aren't you my 'slave' now? Are you going to refuse your master's orders?"
The Little Thief Cat roared inwardly.
Why is it that the "master's task" is for the slaves to exercise and study hard?!
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