Nami snorted. "Why would I eat it? I'm a woman! Just thinking about it is terrifying. No way!"
A woman could eat the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, of course, but the thought of striking such a macho pose every time she attacked was too much for Nami. It might have suited Gorilla, the violent woman from Baroque Works, but Nami had always cared about her looks. She had no desire to turn into some bizarre freak.
Gin had been hesitant, but when he saw that no one else wanted it and everyone was looking at him encouragingly, he gritted his teeth and sprang to his feet. "In that case, don't mind if I do!"
Gin glanced at Ye Chen and made a silent vow: he would help Ye Chen reach the very pinnacle of piracy.
The Tremor-Tremor Fruit was precious, and countless people dreamed of gaining its power. Yet Ye Chen had offered it to his friends without a second thought. Smiling, he tossed it to Gin. Gin nodded firmly at him and took a huge bite.
"Cough, cough..."
No matter who ate a Devil Fruit, its awful taste made them want to spit out every last morsel.
"Take it slow. You'll feel better soon. I was the same way!" Ye Chen reassured him with a smile.
Kuro turned to Ye Chen, worry on his face. "Ye Chen, who do you think will win this battle between the Revolutionary Army and Marine Headquarters?"
"Who'll win?"
Ye Chen shook his head. "Hard to say. The Whitebeard Pirates have withdrawn, but the Revolutionary Army is still formidable. The Marines may have plenty of powerful reinforcements from Army Headquarters, but I'd still bet on the Revolutionary Army!"
After Ye Chen and the others left, Blackbeard stood at Bay Head for a long time, unable