You Really Deserve to Die!!!

"So, because of this, you got into a fight with Xi Yan?"

"Right."

Nami:...

Nami opened her mouth, but for a moment she didn't know what to say.

But it has to be said that Sanji's experiences over the past two years... have indeed been quite pitiful.

Thinking of this, a hint of pity appeared in Nami's eyes.

Sanji:...

Sanji, having discerned the meaning in Nami's eyes, felt completely distraught.

But Sanji quickly cheered up because... he saw a real beauty!

"Miss Nami and... this unknown lady, it's so wonderful to see such beautiful women like you again!" Sanji said, tears streaming down his face.

If you look closely, Nami is even prettier than before!!

At that moment, Sanji felt like he had returned to heaven!

"Puff!"

The next moment, Sanji's nose started bleeding profusely, and he then fell to the ground with a blissful expression.

"..."

What's wrong now?

"Hey, Sanji, are you alright?!" Luffy over and said, "You look like you're about to die!"

"N-nothing... it's nothing..."

Although his nose was bleeding, he felt as if he had entered heaven.

Ah~

Sure enough, apart from that damned Kamabakka Kingdom, everywhere else is paradise!

"Is this person sick?"

Perona looked at Sanji with disgust, clearly not understanding why he was reacting that way.

"Ignore him," Nami said, shaking her head.

As long as we confirm he won't die, that's fine.

Then, she turned her gaze to Xi Yan and said, "You've really done something big."

Nami was stunned after seeing the news that Xi Yan had been associated with Mary Geoise.

If it weren't for her distrust of the World Government, she would have believed that Xi Yan had truly been killed.

"If we don't do this, how can we get that message to you?" Xi Yan said.

"That's true."

"Who is she?" Luffy asked, glancing at Perona.

"If I remember correctly, she should be that Ghost Woman under Moria's command," Xi Yan said, stroking his chin.

Recalling certain events from two years ago, Xi Yan couldn't help but smile.

Then, he activated his Sharinggan.

"Scare!!"

Upon seeing the familiar Tomoe in Xi Yan's eyes, Perona was startled and immediately floated behind Nami to hide.

Upon seeing this, Xi Yan burst out laughing.

This little brat is still the same as always.

Even though he looks more mature than he did two years ago, his personality is still the same.

Nami rolled her eyes at the sight. Why was he suddenly trying to scare people?

She then said, "She is indeed the Ghost Woman we met at Moria's place two years ago, named Perona."

"Oh, I see."

Luffy nodded, then asked with some confusion, "Then why is she here?"

Nami smiled upon hearing this, then turned to look at Perona and said, "Luffy's already here, you can talk to her yourself."

After spending these few days together, Nami and Perona have gotten along quite well, so she doesn't mind helping her out.

Perona paused for a moment upon hearing this, then flew out from behind Nami.

However, when she saw Xi Yan's eyes, she froze again.

"Don't worry, Xi Yan won't scare you anymore," Nami comforted her.

After saying that, Nami turned to Xi Yan and said, "Right, Xi Yan?"

"Don't worry, I'm not teasing you anymore," Xi Yan said, rolling his eyes.

What an easily amused little girl!

After shaking his head inwardly, Xi Yan Sharinggan, which relieved Perona.

Then, she went to Luffy's side, looked at Luffy earnestly, and pleaded, "Straw Hat... please let me go to the New World with you!"

"Huh?"

Luffy was about to stuff food into his mouth, paused for a moment, then asked in confusion, "Coming with us to the New World?"

Do you mean you want to hitch a ride?

"Perona wants to go to the New World to find Moria," Nami said. "So she wants to hitch a ride on our ship to the New World."

"Is that so...?"

Luffy didn't answer immediately, but instead thought about what Xi Yan had told him about Moria.

It could be said that Moria did the Straw Hat Pirates a favor!

So... it's not impossible to let them take a pirate ship to the New World.

With that in mind, Luffy decided to agree.

However, before Luffy could speak, Xi Yan said, "Perona, you should know what I did."

"You should know what the consequences will be if you follow us."

So... are you sure you want to come with us?

While it's true that following the Straw Hat Pirates is very safe, there are always inherent risks, so he had to remind Perona to avoid any trouble later on.

"I know," Perona nodded, "But I still stand by my decision."

She had read the newspapers about the Xi Yan incident and had also discussed it with Nami, so she knew the consequences of doing so.

But... she wasn't afraid!

How could a pirate be afraid of death?

Seeing that Perona's attitude was firm, Xi Yan said nothing more.

Seeing that Xi Yan had stopped talking, Perona withdrew her gaze and then turned her attention to Luffy.

That look seemed to say: What's your decision?

"Okay," Luffy nodded.

"Huh?!"

Perona paused for a moment, then looked at Luffy in shock and said, "You agreed so easily?"

Wouldn't all her prepared remarks have been wasted?

"Otherwise what?"

Luffy looked at Perona with a puzzled expression.

Is he going to set up some kind of test or something?

That's too much trouble!

Perona:...

Is this guy reliable or not...?

"Since Luffy has already agreed, then you can rest assured and come with us to the New World," Nami said.

"Good..."

"That's wonderful!"

Sanji immediately jumped up, excitedly twisting and turning around the room, saying, "Miss Perona, leave the nutritional meals to me!!"

Perona:...

What's wrong with this person?

After a moment of silence, Perona said, "Okay... okay, thank you."

"You're welcome!"

Xi Yan glanced at Sanji, whose eyes had turned to red hearts, and shook his head helplessly. Then he looked at Perona and said, "By the way... how did you find this place?"

"She came with Zoro."

Shakky spoke up, "Speaking of which... she was Zoro's savior."

"Um?"

Xi Yan was taken aback by Shakky's words, then asked in surprise, "Is that so?"

What did Zoro do this time?

With these questions in mind, Xi Yan turned his gaze to Perona.

Seeing this, Perona raised her head somewhat arrogantly, puffed out her chest, and said, "That's right, I did save that idiot."

"If it weren't for me, this guy would have gotten lost and starved to death in the forest."

As if recalling something amusing, a smile immediately appeared on Perona's face.

Xi Yan:...

Perona's words silenced Xi Yan.

Thinking about it carefully... this seems like something Zoro would do.

'I guess Zoro was able to find this place because of this woman,' Xi Yan thought to himself.

Otherwise, this guy might not be able to return to Sabaody Archipelago for who knows how long.

but...

Perona didn't use this incident to negotiate with Luffy, which surprised him somewhat.

Is it because you don't want to take advantage of my kindness?

It seems that this somewhat arrogant Ghost Princess has a pretty good character.

"Thank you, Perona," Luffy said sincerely. "Thank you for saving Zoro."

"Why are you being so polite?"

After hearing Luffy thank her like that, Perona felt a little awkward.

Then, she raised her head and said, "In the end, I was just looking for a servant for myself, not saving him on purpose."

Unfortunately, Luffy didn't understand what she meant; he just thought Perona was a good person who was willing to help his crew.

Xi Yan, however, wore a strange expression. "Is this right?"

Just then, Xi Yan noticed Sanji's unusual behavior.

Why did this guy suddenly...

"Damn Green Algae Head!!" Sanji suddenly looked up and roared, "Why does he get to be accompanied by beautiful women too?!"

It's one thing for that bastard Xi Yan to have enjoyed two years of Pleasure Land, but why did that Green Algae Head get the same treatment?!

Not only that, this bastard was also the first to arrive at Sabaody Archipelago...

Thinking of this, Sanji's expression twisted again.

' Green Algae Head, you deserve to die!!!'

Perona:!!!

This guy is definitely sick!

Nami glanced at Sanji's expression, and anger immediately flashed across her face. What's with all this jump scare?

However, after thinking about what the other person had gone through in the past two years, Nami fell silent again.

It seems... that the other party's reaction is quite reasonable.

"Where is that bastard with the Green Algae Head?!" Sanji said through gritted teeth.

The thought of that bastard having beautiful women by his side for the past two years made Sanji's anger flare up uncontrollably.

"It should be by the sea," Shakky said after a moment's thought. "He seemed to have mentioned going fishing before."

"Seaside?"

Sanji was stunned for a moment. A guy with no sense of direction went fishing at the beach by himself?

Does that bastard really not get lost?

Xi Yan shared the same concern, and immediately asked, "Did he go there by himself?"

"Of course not," Shakky shook her head and said, "He took Merry with him."

"That's alright."

Hearing that Merry was with them, Xi Yan felt relieved.

After all... Merry isn't directionally challenged!

"I'm going to find them," Sanji said, turning and walking outside.

"Do you know where they are?" Xi Yan asked helplessly.

He could understand Sanji's feelings, but the problem was... could he even find someone?

"Your pirate ship is at Tree 42," Shakky said. "So he should be nearby too."

"Tree 42...?"

Sanji thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay, I understand."

"After I buy some ingredients, I'll go find that bastard!"

They will be setting off soon, so they need to procure some supplies first.

After he finishes buying everything... he'll go and kick that bastard with the Green Algae Head to death!

With that thought in mind, Sanji immediately headed outside.

Do you have any money in your pocket?

"Don't worry, we still have enough money to buy things." Sanji his hand as he opened the Great Gate, then left without looking back.

Perona, watching Sanji leave, remarked, "What a strange fellow."

"Sanji's personality is a bit strange, but he's a pretty good person," Xi Yan said.

This time, Perona simply nodded and said nothing more.

Xi Yan didn't pay any attention to that, but instead looked at Shakky and said, "Shakky-jie, do you have any information about Moria here?"

"This young girl already asked about it a few days ago," Shakky said helplessly, "But unfortunately, she didn't."

She desperately wanted to get information about Moria, but the problem was... there wasn't any!

"I see..." Xi Yan said with a hint of helplessness, "Then it seems we'll have to investigate slowly."

Listening to their conversation, Perona's expression turned somewhat disappointed.

Just then, Luffy said, "You can stay on the ship as long as you want to leave."

Seeing Perona staring at him in a daze, Luffy continued, "Don't worry, we'll protect you."

Perona fell silent as she looked at the boy grinning at her.

Perona, sensing Luffy's sincerity, felt her last trace of unease disappear.

Then, she lowered her head slightly and said very sincerely, "Thank you."

Luffy didn't say anything more, but simply waved his hand, telling Perona not to be so polite with him.

Perona, understanding Luffy's meaning, nodded and said nothing more.

Seeing this, Xi Yan smiled and then glanced at Shakky.

Shakky nodded knowingly and said, "If there is any news about Moria, I will let you know immediately."

"Thanks."

You're welcome~

Shakky smiled and then poured a drink for each of them.

After finishing this task, Shakky looked at Xi Yan and said, "Shouldn't you take that thing out too?"

"That thing?"

Nami paused for a moment, then asked in confusion, "What thing?"

What kind of riddle are these two talking about?

"It's Devil Fruit." Xi Yan said, taking the Devil Fruit out of his pocket. "Didn't I go to Mary Geoise?"

"We managed to steal some things there, including Devil Fruit."

As he spoke, Xi Yan placed the Cloud Cloud Fruit on the table.

Then, Xi Yan said to Nami, "Here, this is for you, eat it."

"Devil Fruit?"

Nami's eyes lit up immediately when she saw the Devil Fruit laid out on the table.

Then, she excitedly asked, "Can I sell this?"

Xi Yan:???

Rayleigh:!!!

Shakky:...

The three looked at Nami with different expressions, none of them expecting her to say such a thing.

He finally obtained a Devil Fruit that could make him stronger, but all this guy wants to do is sell it for money?

What's wrong with this guy's thought process?

"This is Logia Devil Fruit," Xi Yan said. "Are you sure you want to do this?"

"Logia?"

Before Nami could speak, Perona spoke first.

She exclaimed excitedly, "This is actually Logia Devil Fruit?"

"Hey, Nami, eat it."

She knew what Xi Yan had done, so... for Nami's safety, it was best to eat this!