"I can get into your bed... pfft! Your ship. But I have to be in charge of all the treasure on board!" The instant she finished speaking, Nami's eyes turned into Beli.
Lott looked at Nami with amusement. Those words coming from her mouth fit her personality perfectly.
He nodded happily. "Sure! From now on, you're our pirate crew's navigator and treasurer."
"Yay!" Nami jumped with delight.
Beside them, Nojiko looked at her younger sister in surprise. "Hey! Nami, are you sure? Lott might be a good person, but being a pirate is always dangerous. One careless mistake could get you killed at sea."
Their lives had finally settled down, and Nojiko really did not want her younger sister doing something so dangerous.
In the world of pirates, there were other pirate crews to fight ahead of you, and Marines and bounty hunters chasing behind.
It was no exaggeration to say they slept on a knife's edge every day.
After hearing Nojiko's words, Nami did not waver in the slightest. Instead, she said with a determined expression, "Nojiko, you know my dream is to chart the entire world, right? I believe I should be able to fulfill that dream with Lott and the others."
"But..." Nojiko wanted to say more.
Nami spoke again. "It's all right, Nojiko. I know what you're worried about. I believe Lott will keep me safe."
With that, Nami glanced at Lott. He felt the same sense of security from Lott that he had from Belle-mère.
Lott nodded and promised, "Of course! As long as I'm alive in this world, no one can hurt my crewmates! Besides, my strength is already among the best in the world."
"See? I told you Lott would protect me." Nami looked at Nojiko with a smile.
Seeing that her younger sister was determined to leave, Nojiko could only nod helplessly. "Nami, I respect your decision. As long as you're happy, you can go anywhere and do anything."
But she left one thought unspoken: I hope you aren't choosing to become a pirate with Lott just because he's handsome.
"Nami, have you made up your mind?"
A man's voice rang out. Everyone looked over and saw that it was Genzo, the village policeman.
Nami nodded to Genzo. "Genzo-san, I've decided to set sail with Lott and become a pirate."
Genzo stared seriously at Nami for a long while. "Hahahaha! Since you've made your decision, go ahead. But remember, don't forget to smile."
Nami was deeply touched by Genzo's words. She knew he had always treated the two sisters as his own children. Aside from Belle-mère, Genzo was the elder who had treated her best.
And receiving Genzo's support undoubtedly made Nami very happy.
"Hey! Lott, come drink! These people can't hold their liquor at all. This is no fun."
Just then, Zoro's voice rang out in the distance.
Lott looked toward the sound and saw Zoro sitting alone on a large log, an enormous mug in his hand. All around him lay villagers who had drunk themselves unconscious.
No wonder Zoro was so frustrated.
Lott waved to Zoro and called back, "Coming! I'll be right there."
Lott excused himself to the three of them and headed toward Zoro. He knew their departure was approaching, and the three surely had plenty to say. He might as well take this opportunity to give them some time together.
Watching Lott walk away, Genzo nodded. "He's quite a dependable man. You probably won't be treated badly with him. It's just that a man like that is bound to have plenty of women around him."
Genzo's words reached Nami's ears, instantly turning her face bright red. "Genzo-san, what nonsense are you talking about? I'm joining their ship as the navigator, not the captain's wife."
"All right. No matter what happens in the future, don't ever let yourself be mistreated, understand?" Both Genzo and Nojiko were very reluctant to see Nami leave.
The three talked late into the night, reminiscing about the past and sharing so much.
By the time Lott returned, only Genzo remained.
Lott handed Genzo a bottle of liquor he was carrying. "Genzo-san, have Nami and Nojiko gone to get some rest?"
Genzo accepted the bottle without opening it. Instead, he said very seriously to Lott, "Boy, if you ever make Nami lose her smile, I'll hunt you down to the ends of the earth."
Hearing the words that should have been said to Luffy, Lott nodded solemnly. "Of course! No one can take away my crewmates' smiles."
Genzo stared at Lott's face and said, "I hope you keep your word. By the way, Nami should be at that place. Go take a look."
Lott knew where Genzo meant. There was nowhere else but the grave of her adoptive mother, Belle-mère.
Lott activated his Observation Haki and "saw" Nami alone by the cliff.
He vanished from Genzo's sight with a teleport.
Looking at the spot where Lott had just stood, Genzo's pupils trembled violently. Looks like this Lott really is hiding his abilities. I wonder whether Nami is right to go with him.
On the hillside, beside Belle-mère's grave.
Having just teleported over, Lott did not immediately disturb Nami. Instead, he stood some distance behind her.
He saw Nami talking and laughing in front of the gravestone. Presumably, she was telling Belle-mère everything that had happened that day.
Only after a good while did Lott slowly walk up behind Nami and ask, "Nami, why are you here alone?"
Nami turned around. "Lott, what are you doing here?"
Lott went over and sat beside her. "I hadn't seen you for a long time. I was worried you might be in danger, so I came to check."
Nami felt a little warmth in her heart. "It's all right, Lott. It's safe here. This is my adoptive mother Belle-mère's grave. I came to talk to her before leaving."
Lott nodded in understanding.
Glancing at Lott, Nami gently rested her head on his shoulder. "Lott, Belle-mère..."
Leaning against Lott's shoulder like that, Nami slowly told him about Belle-mère's kindness. Gradually, her voice grew softer and softer.
Lott turned his head to look. The girl had fallen asleep.
"Nami, so you really are here." Just then, Nojiko's voice sounded behind him.
When Nojiko drew closer, she saw Nami asleep against Lott's shoulder.
"Nojiko, you're here. Nami just fell asleep. Sorry for the trouble, but could you take her home?"
Early the next morning.
On the southern shore of Cocoyasi Village, many villagers had already gathered to see Lott and his group off.
"Hey! Are we really setting sail? Nami isn't on board yet."
Ling'er's voice held some worry. She was afraid Nami had only said it in passing and did not really intend to join their pirate crew.
Kuro spoke up. "It's fine. Since Nami told us to set sail now, she'll definitely board before the ship leaves."
Lott nodded and guided the Skybreaker slowly away from shore.
In fact, Lott's Super Mantra had been covering the entire island all along. He "saw" Nami running toward the shore.
As she neared the shore, the other three also sensed Nami's approach with their Observation Haki.
Nami darted through the crowd, then took a great leap onto the Skybreaker.
Nami pulled open her T-shirt, and a pile of wallets came tumbling down with a clatter.
Turning back, she gave the villagers a smug smile. "Thanks!"
"Damn it! My wallet!"
"That damn Cat Burglar!"
"Give me back my money!"
"Nami, make sure you're happy."
Among the crowd, Genzo stared straight at Lott. "Boy, remember our agreement."
Lott nodded and smiled at Genzo.
[Ding! Congratulations, host. Find crewmates mission progress +1. Rewards obtained: Weilong spicy strips ×1 case, Wahaha purified water ×1 case, Spicy at Both Ends instant noodles ×1 case, Senzu Beans ×1,000.]
What the hell are these rewards?! What the hell is Spicy at Both Ends?
Looking at Nami, who was holding a Beli note on deck, Lott went over to Kuro and said, "By the way, there's a rat around here I need you to deal with..."
Kuro transformed into a peng bird and disappeared from the deck.
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