A Battle That Required Brains

"It would be best if we could draw his attacks away," Brook said. "At least that way she won't keep ruining our pirate ship."

Although the Boys' Dormitory is in a terrible state now, it's still better than the whole ship being changed.

"That's true, but in our current state, we can't exert much of our fighting power," Nami said, looking troubled.

She can't use her abilities properly anymore.

"Can seawater neutralize her Devil Fruit power?" Chopper whispered. "I remember Xi Yan saying that Devil Fruit powers can be neutralized by seawater."

Nami:...

Nami looked speechless after hearing Chopper's words.

"Have you forgotten that the three of us are all Devil Fruit User?" Nami said speechlessly, "How can we conduct experiments with seawater in this situation?"

While seawater might indeed neutralize the opponent's Devil Fruit abilities,... as Devil Fruit users, they'd be doomed if they fell into the sea!

Therefore, this method should absolutely not be tried.

Chopper paused for a moment, then said awkwardly, "That seems to be true."

He forgot that everyone here Devil Fruit User.

Then he asked, "So what do we do now?"

He felt he couldn't even unleash one-tenth of his full strength; how could he possibly fight like this?

This time, Nami didn't speak, but stared at the cloud above the Thousand Sunny.

Brook, following the other person's gaze, froze for a moment, then exclaimed excitedly, "That... that's?!"

"Shh."

Nami signaled to Brook not to alert the enemy, and then tried to manipulate the cloud that had not changed.

Then, a look of surprise appeared in her eyes.

"Feasible!"

The cloud hadn't lost contact with her!

"Very good!"

Brook also showed a look of surprise. Did this mean they could defeat this Devil Fruit User?

If they can defeat their opponent, they can return to their original form!

Just then, Jiao La turned to the other side and shouted, "Hey, you guys, get over here right now!"

"Yes!"

"Huh?"

Upon hearing the Chopper, Chopper's expression changed, and he asked, "Who's speaking?"

Why would someone reply from the vast, empty sea?

"It's a submarine!"

Seeing the submarine emerge from the water, Nami's face darkened. "It's the Donquixote Family's submarine!"

No wonder they were able to get on their pirate ship so quietly; they were using a submarine!

That's a brilliant tactic!

"I didn't expect her to have so many accomplices," Brook said, frowning. "This situation isn't good."

If it were only those three people, they could consider how to outsmart them, but now so many enemies have appeared...

"There will always be a way," Nami said.

As she spoke, Nami once again focused her gaze on the cloud she had just released.

'Should we just take action?' Nami wondered to herself.

This is arguably their only chance.

However, given the power contained within that cloud, it might not be enough to directly knock the opponent unconscious.

One mistake and it's all over!

Thinking about this, Nami became hesitant.

Then, she turned her gaze to the sky.

At this moment, there were many large clouds floating in the sky!

As if she had just thought of something, Nami's eyes immediately lit up, and then she used her ability to manipulate the cloud and fly into the sky.

Clearly, she intends to use the cloud she created to 'infect' other clouds!

Chopper, seeing this, was dumbfounded and asked, "Hey, Nami, why did you take it away?"

Shouldn't we be attacking the enemy at a time like this? Why are we running away?

"The cloud is too small, I'm not confident," Nami said without turning her head.

That cloud was still too weak, so she needed to get more clouds.

Chopper blinked upon hearing this. The cloud was too small?

Thinking about it carefully, that cloud really wasn't very big...

Brook, as if she had just thought of something, smiled.

"As expected of Miss Nami."

If Nami can also control the clouds in the sky, then their chances of turning the tide are still very high.

Thinking about this, Brook felt even happier.

"Alright, let's prepare for battle." Nami glanced at the rapidly approaching submarine and said, "They could attack us at any moment."

Her method is indeed good, but it will take time to implement.

"Yes!!"

Brook and Chopper, realizing the seriousness of the situation, immediately became serious as well.

"You guys, go and catch them!" Jiao La pointed at Nami and the other two in the distance and said, "Don't let them get away!"

As he spoke, Jiao La tossed his two subordinates onto the submarine, gesturing for them to come along.

"Yes, Miss Jiao La!"

"Hmm~"

Jiao La was very satisfied with his subordinates' reaction. He nodded and then laughed as he walked toward the deck.

"My artistic soul is starting to stir!" Jiao La said, wriggling his body. "Let me revamp this pirate ship!"

"Hahaha~"

"Hey, what's she trying to do?"

Seeing Jiao La carrying the Art Troupe towards the ship, Chopper's face immediately turned very ugly.

Could it be that this guy is planning to use that move against their pirate ship?

"They definitely want to use their abilities to modify our pirate ship!" Brook shouted. "Hey, stop it!"

"Attack us if you dare, but don't mess with the pirate ship!"

"Attack you?"

Jiao La glanced at the three of them disdainfully and said, "No, I'd rather modify this pirate ship now!"

"Come on, let me make this ship even more artistic!"

"Art Storm!"

"Stop!"

"Boom!!"

The next moment, the pirate ship, corrupted by the Devil Fruit's power, began to twist and deform, eventually transforming into an extremely ugly work of art.

"Hahaha~"

"See that?!"

Jiao La, standing at the bow of the ship, proudly raised his head and declared, "This is the art I'm so proud of!"

"Hahaha~"

From today onwards, this pirate ship will be given a new meaning!

"It's over..."

Chopper, his arm trembling, said, "The Thousand Sunny is no longer a ship..."

If Franky and Merry saw this, they'd be furious.

What should I do?

Nami didn't say anything, but just stared at Jiao La with a grim expression.

She truly hadn't expected the other party to act so unpredictably.

"You really think I didn't see through your diversionary tactic?" Jiao La sneered. "You're still too green!"

"So, your target from the very beginning was our pirate ship?" Nami shouted.

"That's right!"

Jiao La proudly raised his head and said, "My orders to you, young master, are to seize your pirate ship and capture everyone on board. That way... your Straw Hat Pirates won't be able to leave Dressrosa!"

"Hahaha~"

Although she didn't know what the Straw Hat Pirates ' plan was,... they couldn't leave Dressrosa without a pirate ship!

In this way, what awaits them is the young master's retribution!

Oh hahaha~

Looking at Jiao La, who was laughing heartily with his head tilted back, Nami frowned and said, "So that's what they wanted."

"Nami, what should we do?"

Chopper's expression turned anxious. If they couldn't reclaim the pirate ship, they wouldn't be able to leave this place safely with their crew.

This time, Nami didn't answer immediately. Instead, she thought about it seriously for a moment and then said, "Although the pirate ship has been turned into that state, at least it wasn't destroyed, which is good news."

As long as the pirate ship isn't destroyed, there's still hope!

The two, understanding what Nami meant, gradually brightened up.

Yes, as long as the pirate ship is safe, there is hope!

"I remember that Devil Fruit User lose their powers after losing consciousness," Brook said, glancing at Jiao La was still laughing. "So all we need to do is figure out how to take her down."

The opponent's Devil Fruit ability is indeed a bit outrageous, but as long as they can find a way to knock the opponent unconscious, it won't be a problem.

"That's right, that's exactly it."

Nami glanced at the sky out of the corner of her eye and said, "So don't rush, let's stall them for a bit first."

Once she uses her Devil Fruit power to gather all the surrounding clouds together, it will be the end for these enemies!

"That's true, but... they're already charging towards us!" Chopper said, pointing at the oncoming submarine. "What do we do?"

"Miss Nami, where's your Clima-Tact?" Brook asked quickly.

"It's already been turned into a work of art by that guy," Nami said helplessly.

She had just placed the Clima-Tact on the lawn, but it was turned into a twisted stick by the opponent's Devil Fruit ability, so she decisively abandoned it.

"Ah?"

"How are you going to strike lightning without Clima-Tact?"

"You can still strike lightning even without the Clima-Tact," Nami said.

"Real?"

"Yes, I've had some ideas before, and today is a good day to put them to the test."

Brook:???

In other words, this matter is still uncertain?

Hey, are you kidding me?!

"Okay, trust me," Nami shouted.

Seeing that Nami had already said that, Brook didn't know what else to say.

After letting out a silent sigh, Brook turned his gaze to the oncoming submarine and said, "Let's deal with it first..."

"You two go underwater first!" Nami interrupted Brook, saying, "I'll take care of things here!"

Brook and Chopper aren't in much of a fighting position right now, so I'd prefer to have them submerged underwater.

"Then what will you do?"

"I can still Elementalization, but I just won't be able to fight," Nami explained.

Although her body is currently unable to create clouds for combat, it has not been stripped of its Elementalization ability, so she is not in any immediate danger.

"Clear!"

Understanding Nami's meaning, Brook decisively pulled Chopper into the Shark Submarine, and then quickly dived into the sea.

"Did it escape?" Jiao La looked at the disappearing Shark Submarine with some surprise, then said, "But these toys can't go too far, so there's no need to worry too much."

As long as the pirate ship is with her, she has no intention of letting them not return.

Understanding this, Jiao La decisively averted his gaze and then looked at his subordinates, saying, "Go and capture that woman first!"

"Profound!"

Upon receiving the order, the subordinates roared and quickly pursued Nami in their submarine.

"That's right, that's exactly it."

Nami glanced at the pursuers behind her out of the corner of her eye, a smirk playing on her lips. "Come on, let me lead you in circles~"

With a soft hum, Nami twisted the handle of Waver, increasing her speed once again, leaving the pursuers behind completely dumbfounded.

"What kind of speed is that?!"

"Stop right there, you woman!"

"Damn it, I can't catch up..."

"Quick, shoot her!" a soldier shouted, grabbing his weapon. "Take her down!"

"Weren't we supposed to capture them alive?"

"Nobody said we absolutely have to capture her alive, but we absolutely cannot let her get away, understand!"

If they get away, the young master might get angry!

If the young master gets angry... all of them might die!

The others clearly realized this as well, so they all picked up their weapons and attacked Nami.

"Bump!"

"Bump!"

"Bump!"

"Puff!"

"Puff!"

"Puff!"

A barrage of bullets rained down on Nami, mercilessly piercing her body!

However, because she can Elementalization, she cannot cause any effective damage.

"Damn it, it's useless!" the person behind exclaimed, dumbfounded.

"Damn Logia ability user!"

Hearing the furious voices of the people behind her, Nami's lips unconsciously curled into a smile.

Logia abilities are so useful!

At this moment, Nami was incredibly grateful to Xi Yan.

If it weren't for him, she really wouldn't have been able to obtain such a useful ability.

Thinking of this, Nami's smile widened even more.

Then she said, "In order not to dishonor this Devil Fruit, I will treat you well."

After letting out a cold laugh, Nami twisted the handle, quickly changed direction, and began circling the Thousand Sunny.

"Um?"

As if she had noticed something, Jiao La asked in surprise, "Is she... going in circles?"

This guy probably doesn't think he can steal the ship back by running around it.

Are you kidding me?

I'm on board now; how could I possibly let them steal it?

Thinking of this, Chopper called out, "Don't waste your energy, Cat Burglar!"

You can't possibly beat me!

That's not necessarily true.

Nami glanced at the sky, which was beginning to darken, and said with a sneer, "What if we win?"

"You?"

Jiao La shook his head and said, "You really underestimate me."

Although she is an artist who loves art, her skills are also quite formidable.

Therefore, she didn't believe these guys could defeat her.

This time, Nami didn't answer; she simply continued to walk in circles with those people.

Jiao La didn't pay much attention to Nami's reaction, but turned to the people on the submarine and shouted, "You guys, quickly use the Sea Stone chains to capture this Logia Fruit user!"

"This..."

Hearing Jiao La's words, the expressions of his subordinates turned somewhat bitter.

If they could, they would certainly want to catch up with this guy and capture him.

But the problem is... we can't catch up!

"Stop talking nonsense, hurry up and chase after her!" Jiao La said, "I don't believe her thing can outrun a submarine!"

"Yes, Miss Jiao La!"