116 Vol. 04 Ch. 51 – Are You Our … ?

Twelve years ago, when Arthur was ten years old, he went to Louge Town to witness firsthand the events that gave birth to The Great Age of Pirates, the execution of the pirate king. Arthur only wanted to watch the execution process of Gol D Roger calmly but could not, the man who was supposed to shout about One Piece could not come because he was battered when he wanted to try to seduce Maria, Arthur's mother when she shopping. Finally, Arthur was the one who shouted and asked Roger. It was at Louge Town that Arthur met a young female marine of around sixteen-year-old, yes, she is Bellmere.

Kuina: "Hey, why do I feel that Hancock's mood is not good?" Kuina, who was a new member, could feel something different from Hancock, so she asked in a whisper.

Law: "If it wasn't for the captain, what else could have caused her mood to worsen?" Law calmly answered while continuing to train his body in Athena's mini-gym.

Sugar: "Bepo, you better not cause trouble or you will become a target for Hancock vent her frustration." Sugar gives advice to Bepo who always attracts the attention of all crew members.

Bepo: "I'm sorry." Bepo immediately turned pale remembering the torture ... cough, special training from Hancock.

Kuina: "But, Sugar, do you know the exact reason Hancock became like that?" Kuina was still curious to ask Sugar.

Sugar: "I heard from my sister that our next destination is to specifically meet with young master Arthur's ex-woman." Sugar whisper more softly to avoid problems.

Everyone: "Oh ..." Finally, they all understood why Hancock's mood was not good.

Bellmere, the young woman who was full of enthusiasm and unique charisma especially made Maria interested and Maria made Arthur closer to Bellmere while in Louge Town. But Bellmere refused Maria's invitation to join them and decided to remain to be a marine in Louge Town. Arthur left his Denden Mushi's contact number and money but the contact number was lost when Bellmere washed her clothes.

Six years later when Bellmere rescued Nojiko and Nami, she returned to Conomi Island. That's when Bellmere get Arthur's contact number back from the devil fruit package Arthur sent to Conomi Island. They re-connected through Denden Mushi until now, though Arthur's feelings are not like they used to.

Monet: "Arthur, I can already see Conomi Island." Monet called Arthur after she saw the island through Athena's periscope system.

Arthur: "Um, thank you. Tell everyone to prepare to dock. " Arthur awoke from his daydream and went to the deck.

Soon they arrived at Conomi Island. After circling the island, they finally docked in Cocoyashi Village's harbor. When the residents saw Athena approaching the harbor, they immediately ran back to the village and told the others. Sabo and Bepo immediately lowered the anchor and tied the mooring rope when they were anchored. All members of the ART Pirates walked towards Cocoyashi Village and were only welcomed by two people because the others had hidden inside the house and closed their doors tightly. The two were sheriffs in Cocoyashi Village, Genzo, and the other was the doctor Nako.

Genzo: "What are pirates like you want in our little village? I hope you don't cause trouble in our village and we will give you whatever you want. " Genzo tried not to make Arthur and the others angry.

Arthur: "Nice to meet you, Genzo, doctor Nako, my name is Phantasm D. Arthur. Don't worry, I already made an appointment with someone to meet in this village. You're late ..." Arthur's gaze turned to the behind of Genzo and Kano made them also follow Arthur's gaze.

Genzo + Kano: "Bellmere!" Genzo and Kano looked behind them and found Bellmere approaching them.

Bellmere: "Sorry, I have to harvest my orange garden. Genzo, Kano, this is for you. " Bellmere took down a bag full of oranges from her back.

Arthur was a little surprised when he saw Bellmere, she was very different from twelve years ago. The wild look that is her trademark has disappeared from her current self. Bellmere hairstyle now looks more normal with short hair even though her tomboyish side is still visible. A gentle smile that was rarely seen when in Louge Town is now clearly visible on her face. She wore a green checkered shirt, indigo trousers and brown sandals. Although for Arthur, Bellmere's appearance was a bit surprising, Bellmere was not at all surprised by Arthur's current appearance because she kept following the news about ART Pirates and saw Arthur's photo on his wanted poster.

Hancock: "Ehem!" Hancock made a coughing noise that interrupted Arthur and Bellmere's mutual glance.

Bellmere: "Finally you can come to Conomi Island, I know all of you except the little girl with the sword, is she your new member, Arthur?" Bellmere who kept all the poster members of the ART Pirates knew that Kuina was a new member.

Arthur: "Yes, she is my new member, Kuina." Arthur pointed at Kuina who immediately nodded her head.

Bellmere: "Sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Bellmere, nice to meet you all. Come on, come to my house, my orange juice is very famous on this island. " Bellmere immediately invited them to her house after introducing themselves.

Arthur and Bellmere chatted about their experiences recently during the journey to Bellmere's house. Approaching the Bellmere's house, they were greeted with a stretch of orange garden ready for harvest. Rows of trees that are neatly lined up and look well maintained make the orange fruit that hangs on the tree looks very tempting. Bellmere allowed them to pick the oranges that ready for harvest.

???: "Thieves, how dare you pick orange in our garden!" From behind the tree came the sound of a little girl's scream as Law and the others picked oranges.

???: "Nami, where is the thief?" A different little girl's voice was heard after the first scream.

Nami: "Nojiko, come here quickly, lets beat them up." Come out the figure of a little girl with orange hair appeared from behind a tree.

Nojiko: "How could Kaasan let the thief pick fruit before her eyes, Nami?" The light blue-haired little girl appeared next.

Bellmere: "Nami, Nojiko, come here, I'll introduce you guys." Bellmere immediately introduced Nami and Nojiko to members of the ART Pirates and then Bellmere also introduced members of the ART Pirates to Nami and Nojiko.

Nojiko: "So he is Arthur who Kaasan always talks about. So, are you our father? " Nojiko's question made the atmosphere uncomfortable.

* Bang *

Arthur was immediately thrown back by Hancock's punch. Although Arthur can easily dodge or parry it, he prefers not, he will get more trouble if he does. Law and the others knew that this would happen because they knew what Hancock's character was, so they had moved away from Arthur when Bellmere introduce her child.

Arthur: "Hancock, you already know the story about the two of them, why did you hit me?" Arthur who got back up and walked toward the others complained a little to Hancock.

Hancock: "Nothing, I just want to punch you."