Loguetown, the town known as "the beginning and the end," had the busiest commercial street in the East Blue.
Shops lined both sides of the street, and the crowds buzzed with activity.
Inside a high-end clothing store called "ROSE," the decor was exquisite, and a faint scent of perfume hung in the air.
"Hehe~ This one's nice. This one would suit the Grand Line's climate too."
Nami hummed cheerfully as she moved between the racks, picking out clothes she liked.
The black crow, Clay, perched on her shoulder and restlessly looked around.
"Caw caw! I want to—"
Clay's broken-gong voice had barely sounded before he could deliver one of his "brilliant remarks."
Smack.
A fair hand swiftly and precisely clamped shut his punchable beak.
Like she was holding a stuffed toy, Nami pulled Clay into her arms and tightly gripped his beak, not allowing him to make a single sound.
Lowering her head, she wore a "kind" smile.
"Be quiet, Clay."
Nami leaned close to Clay's ear and spoke softly.
"If you dare make another sound, I'll have Sanji stew you into crow soup tonight."
"Mm! Mmm!!"
Clay instantly felt a bone-chilling killing intent. Cold sweat poured down his head as he desperately nodded, indicating that he would absolutely keep his mouth shut.
Having dealt with the noisy crow, Nami was in an even better mood and continued her shopping spree.
As a navigator about to enter the Grand Line, she picked several practical outfits that were both fashionable and suited to changing weather.
Just as Nami was about to head to the counter to pay.
Her steps inexplicably stopped as she passed a corner deep inside the store.
That was... the "private lingerie section."
Under the soft lighting, several boldly designed and finely crafted intimate garments hung inside the