" Nami- san! You're here? Your special dinner is ready, come back and eat!"
Sanji found out the direction Nami went when she left from Chopper. As for Usopp, he had become paralyzed from the mouth and tongue after testing the medicine on Chopper, so he couldn't speak or even eat. Chopper had to give him an IV drip. Who could refuse the harmless Chopper? Even someone as shrewd as Usopp couldn't do it!
"What kind of special dinner? Sanji! You can't do anything different! We're a team, this is the first and last time!"
Nami got a little nervous when she heard Sanji's words. She looked around before speaking somewhat shyly. She was afraid that Vic would overhear Sanji's words. The "love dinner" thing was too ambiguous, and she was afraid that Vic would misunderstand!
Although Sanji always did it voluntarily, and Nami wasn't the only one he did it for, Nami wouldn't normally care about Sanji's special way of addressing her. Anyway, no matter what he said or how much he beat her up, he couldn't change it!
However, in today's setting, it's easy for misunderstandings to arise, so Nami needs to take the initiative to clarify the non-existent ambiguous relationship between her and Sanji, even if Sanji insists!
"First time? Oh! It's your first time. Can we find a place to eat together on our own?"
Sanji clearly misunderstood Nami's intentions, thinking Nami wanted to go on a date with him. He's quite prone to overthinking things. It's no wonder Sanji misunderstood; little did he know that before he arrived, there was a man with Nami, a man Nami cared about very much!
"No need! Let's go back."
Nami quickly refused, fearing that Sanji might say something even more inappropriate that would damage her image in Vic's eyes!
Nami walked away without looking back, while Sanji closely behind, showering her with concern. Only after the two figures disappeared into the woods did Vic reappear!
Vic had been standing in the alternate dimension and had witnessed both of their actions. He had guessed that Nami had feelings for him from the time when Nami called him by his name when they were little!
No matter how Bellemere tried to correct Nami's way of addressing him, Nami insisted on not changing it. It was for this reason that Vic rarely visited Nami and her two daughters, and even when he did, he would not show up. Of course, there was also the factor that Vic was afraid of implicating them after he defected from the Navy!
So one of the reasons Nami went to sea to become a pirate was to find Vic and confide her feelings. Having been taught by Bellemere since childhood and having a secret crush on Vic, Nami's lifestyle was no longer as unrestrained as in the original work!
The stories about Nami opening her bath towel to show her body in Alabasta, bathing with Chopper, being Momonosuke, and mixed bathing in Wano Country are all fabricated. Even in the Thriller Bark arc, she wasn't taken advantage of by Absalom with his invisibility ability because Nami had already Awakening Observation Haki!
Nami's uninhibited nature in the original work is related to the overall atmosphere of the pirate world, as well as the lack of family guidance, making it difficult for her to develop a sense of shame. Therefore, many of her actions seem to disregard her own body. But she won't do that now!
The next day, Nami arrived early in the morning, enjoyed a delicious meal at Vic's place, and then began to meditate and comprehend the Laws!
This realization lasted all day, and it was Vic who woke her up in the evening. Nami was completely immersed in it, as if she had opened the door to another world, a world where she could never get enough of looking at things and playing!
This is treatment reserved for geniuses. If someone lacks talent, they'd be overwhelmed and filled with resentment, like a struggling student unable to solve a problem. That problem is stuck there, no matter how hard they try, they can't solve it. Just imagine the emotions that would arise! And you still want to immerse yourself in it?
Half a month passed like this. Nami came very early every day and didn't leave until almost dark. Several times, Sanji was worried and secretly followed her, but he was fooled by the illusions woven by Vic. In any case, apart from Robin, Aokiji, and Nami, no one else knew about Vic's existence!
" Nami! You've been putting on an act for me all this time, haven't you? Tell me, when were you able to borrow the Power of Law?"
Half a month later, Vic finally couldn't help but speak up. He had noticed Nami's strange behavior a long time ago. With such a strong fluctuation of Laws around her, it was impossible for her to still be in the beginner stage!
Then there's only one possibility: Nami was already able to use the Power of Law to drive her abilities, and the rest of the time was just an act!
He could fool others, but Vic is a powerful being at the God Realm, extremely sensitive to fluctuations in the Laws. How could he not have noticed such a significant change? He just hadn't exposed it yet. But it seems Nami wants to keep him here indefinitely, so Vic has no choice but to expose her!
"Huh? What acting? Okay! I know you'll leave once I can wield the Power of Law, so I've kept it a secret. I just want to spend more time with you! It's that simple!"
Nami was caught red-handed by Vic and was a little flustered, but she was a good actress and didn't show it on her face. She was still trying to play dumb and fool people, but she confessed as soon as Vic glared at her!
Nami thought her acting was pretty good and she hadn't given anything away, so how did she get exposed? Nami is feeling very wronged now, her eyes are brimming with tears!
Little did she know, Vic completely ignored her acting. One reason was that her talent was too high and her strength did not allow her to spend so much time. The other reason was the fluctuation of the Laws, which was more straightforward and obvious!
"Alright! You just want to spend more time with me, right? Just say so, and I'll grant your wish. Now tell me, how many days did it take you to be able to borrow the Power of Law?"
Seeing Nami's tearful face, Vic patted her head reassuringly. Time is extremely important to others, and it's difficult to obtain through other means, but for Vic, it can be created!
Three days!
Nami stopped crying and started laughing, excitedly raising three fingers like a child eagerly awaiting praise from an adult!
"Excellent! You truly have exceptional talent. I knew I hadn't misjudged you. Don't slack off after I leave. This is a reward for you; don't take it off so easily in the future. I made it myself!"
Vic understood the expectation in Nami's eyes. After praising her, he gave her a pair of Pure Gold earrings. He had originally planned to give them to her before leaving, but giving them to her now was just right!
"Ah! It's so beautiful! I love it, Vic! Help me put it on! Quickly, help me put it on!"
Vic didn't refuse. Nami already had pierced ears, otherwise he wouldn't have given her earrings. There were plenty of other decorative items. Vic didn't tell Nami the purpose of the Pure Gold either, for fear that if she cared too much about it, it would arouse suspicion from the World Government!
Nami was in an exceptionally sweet mood today, even wearing a smile when she returned to the base. While others might not know what Nami did every day or who she was with, Robin could guess a thing or two!
Seeing Nami's beaming smile and the new pair of glittering gold earrings, Robin knew what they were and felt incredibly envious!
Nami only in her early twenties! Who wouldn't envy her youthful beauty if she could maintain it forever? Even Robin, who already possesses Pure Gold, can't escape this fate, since she's already over thirty!