44 Nami's Older Sister, Nojiko, Appears!

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...............  "Helpless, I'm helpless," sighed Burgess, shaking his head in frustration. "The captain is always like this, indifferent to everything, and hardly pays us any attention."Lafitte glanced at Baccarat and adjusted his top hat, speaking in a low voice, "Since the captain has given his instructions, we must conclude this battle quickly.  "For these weak Gyojins, there's no need to prolong it; just eliminate them." Law grasped his demonic sword and declared coldly, "Then let's not waste any more time. Let's go!" At this moment, Nami looked at her crewmates, gratitude shining in her bright eyes. She offered a sweet smile and spoke sincerely, "Thank you all, from the bottom of my heart."Carina placed a reassuring hand on Nami's shoulder and smiled warmly. "Nami, why thank us? We're a team, and it's natural to support each other. There's no need for formalities."Perona, floating in the air, chimed in with laughter as melodious as silver bells. "Exactly! You're our navigator, a crucial part of our crew. Horohorohorohorohoro~~."Burgess greeted Nami with disdain, a hint of impatience in his voice. "Since the captain said so, we'll assist you. Let's not waste time here. Come on, let's finish this battle quickly." With that, he leaped onto the island without further delay.Lafitte gave Nami a friendly smile and commented, "Your thanks are accepted, especially when they come from such a lovely lady. It would be impolite to refuse a beautiful lady's gratitude."The crew disembarked one by one and began heading toward the town... As Nami led them, her face radiated a sense of pride as she said, "Cocoyasi Village is a charming little place. The villagers here are incredibly warm, always looking out for each other and inquiring about each other's well-being." Then, her expression turned angrier as she continued, "But ever since the merfolk arrived, this peaceful haven has been tainted. These vile Gyojins extort the villagers to spare their lives. Adults have to pay 100,000 berries per month, and children 50,000 berries. If they can't pay, they face brutal consequences." Nami gritted her teeth, her fists trembling with rage. "My mother, Bell-mère, was killed by these monsters."Carina soothingly patted her fragrant shoulder, her expression full of empathy. "Nami, that's all in the past. Don't dwell on it too much. Justice will be served when these villains meet their end. I'm sure your mother would find solace in knowing that justice has been done."Perona nodded, chiming in with words of encouragement. "Let Lafitte and the others forgive these wretches and let you take personal vengeance. Yes, don't be sad, Nami." Moodie and the others expressed their support, showing their concern for her.Suddenly, a woman's voice emerged from up ahead. "Nami, you've returned!" Slowly emerging from a small alley was a woman with blue hair. She looked at the group surrounding Nami, her expression puzzled. "Nami, who are these people?"Everyone paused for a moment, struck by uncertainty. Who was this woman? Nami hurried forward, delight on her face. She exclaimed excitedly, "Nojiko, come here quickly, let me introduce you." Turning to the group of women behind her, she added with a smile, "This is my sister, Nojiko. Both of us were adopted by Bell-mère." Looking back at Nojiko, she quickly continued, "Nojiko, I've joined Ethan's Pirates now. These are the people I invited to help. Let me tell you, they're incredibly strong."It turned out they were sisters. Baccarat and the other girls nodded in acknowledgment to Nojiko, offering polite greetings. "No wonder they don't look alike at all; now it makes sense," commented Honey Queen, her understanding evident. Carina looked at Nojiko, her eyes playful, and congratulated her, "Nami is beautiful, but her sister is even more stunning." Perona floated in the air, nodding with a smile. "Truly beautiful, and an amazing figure. I'm quite envious!" Moodie brushed her pale golden hair and joked, "This is what they mean by 'Beauty Sisters,' something rare. Hehehehe~~."Nojiko acknowledged the group with a nod, looking at Nami with a sense of urgency. "Nami, why did you invite these people? Don't you know how powerful the Arlong Pirates are? By doing this, you're putting their lives in danger. Our village could also be implicated. I completely disagree with your decision." Before she could finish her sentence, Mei interrupted her. "Ah, ah, ah~~."Nami patted Nojiko on the shoulder, her expression filled with joy. She spoke cheerfully, "You don't understand; they're incredibly strong. Do you know their bounties? They start in the tens of millions of berries." Nami took Nojiko's hand, her excitement evident. "And do you realize that Captain Ethan has a bounty of one hundred million berries? One hundred million berries, can you grasp the meaning of that? So, don't worry. The wicked Fishmen will meet their end this time. We can finally avenge our mother, and the villagers will no longer be intimidated. Hehehe~~.""What?!" Upon hearing Nami's words, Nojiko was utterly astonished. Her beautiful eyes widened, her small mouth agape, and her pretty face etched with horror. Born in East Blue, her knowledge was limited. For her, a bounty of 20 million berries for a pirate was already the pinnacle of strength, an unbeatable force! Now, the figure of 100 million was being casually thrown around. What kind of astronomical figure was this? It was absolutely mind-boggling."Yes, Nojiko, you heard me correctly," asserted Nami with unwavering confidence. "You have no idea how formidable they are. Just a few days ago, they took down the East Blue Supreme Lord, Krieg. The subordinates beneath him perished or scattered. This happened without Captain Ethan even lifting a finger. If he had intervened, no one would have escaped. Anyway, don't worry; this time, Arlong and the rest are facing certain death. They won't come out alive."Carina looked at Nojiko, blinked her beautiful eyes, and offered a reassuring smile. "Miss Nojiko, even if you doubt Nami's words, you can't doubt us. Take a look; do we look like the joking type? It's simply inconceivable."Perona nodded enthusiastically, laughing. "Horohorohorohoro... If you still don't believe it, why not go and see for yourself? You'll find out the truth immediately."Honey Queen brushed her hair, smiled, and remarked, "Since Captain Ethan issued the order, they'll conclude the battle quickly. If we don't hurry, we might miss everything."Betty took a puff of her cigarette, her demeanor composed as always. "Let's go; I'm curious to see what these merfolk look like."Moodie cast a curious glance at Reiju and Baccarat, raised an eyebrow, and spoke gracefully, "Speaking of which, I've never seen a Fishman before. It should be interesting."As they listened to the conversation, Nojiko couldn't shake the anxious expression on her pretty face; she couldn't find peace. Victory would undoubtedly be a great thing, and the villagers could look forward to a better life. However, failure would mean disaster. The villagers would be subjected to severe beatings, and many could even lose their lives."Nojiko, please don't worry. I would never get involved in such unreliable efforts," assured Nami, not missing a step as she continued walking. She smiled warmly, "If I wasn't completely sure, I would never have asked for their help. I wouldn't want to endanger everyone. It's not that my sister doesn't trust you; it's just that this matter is too important to allow any mistakes."Nojiko gently shook her head, sighing with emotion. "But it's too late for that now. I can only hope that things unfold as you've said."Inside Cocoyasi Village, within a spacious estate. Numerous fishermen populated the area: some sunbathed, others drank, and some swam leisurely. They treated this place as their home, carefree and content."This is wonderful..." Arlong reclined in a lounge chair, swirling his wine glass, his voice brimming with pride. "Staying on land is much better than Fish-men Island. It's simply marvelous, Shahahaha~~."Kuroobi nodded in agreement, a serious expression on his face. "This place is definitely superior to my hometown. It has fine wines, an abundance of food, and everything is free. All humans are terrified of us. They fear death and crave life. We can treat them however we want, even kill them directly. Such a life is extraordinary."Chew lounged lazily in the sun, uttering a cheerful "Kisu~. In fact, I adore this place. Kisu~. I spend my days idly, causing a bit of chaos when I feel like it. Finding some villagers to mistreat at random is wonderful. Kisu..."Pisaro held a pumpkin in each hand, shaking them with a creak, laughing. "I have a deep affection for this place too. It inspires me, allowing me to create even more beautiful music. Jajaja~~."At that moment, raucous laughter echoed from the entrance of the estate. Burgess raised his arms, laughing loudly. "Are these the Fishmen? They're all trash. We've arrived, and not a single alarm alerted them to our presence. They're all a bunch of damn idiots. Wiiihahahahaha~~."Doc Q's eyes gleamed with malice as he grinned wickedly. "I don't know about anything else, but I can't wait to use these merfolk as test subjects."Law, as cold as ever, spoke indifferently. "There's no need for more words. It's time to put an end to this; the captain is waiting for us."Gin had already pointed to his opponent and marched energetically toward Kuroobi, saying coldly, "Leave that one to me; I want to test my recent training progress. Since that's the case, let's speed things up and finish the fight in three minutes!"Lafitte twirled his cane, wearing a faint smile as he set a time limit. Hawkins, quietly, stared solemnly at the Fishman. "From the moment we set foot on this island, their fate was sealed."At this point, all the Fishmen inside the estate were on high alert and quickly stood up. "Who are you? How dare you invade my territory! You must be looking for..." Before Arlong could complete his sentence, a flurry of blows rained down on him."Argh..." Inside the estate, the sounds of punches and strikes filled the air. Simultaneously, cries and screams rang out, spreading throughout Cocayasi Village. As the women listened to the intense sounds of battle, they knew that the conflict had begun and would soon reach its conclusion.According to the situation, the Gyojins would probably be annihilated in less than three minutes," Honey Queen said with a slow and confident stride. She had immense faith in Lafitte.Betty took a drag of her cigarette, her composed demeanor unchanged. "Don't even mention three minutes; I doubt it'll take a minute. Last time, against the North Blue Overlord White Demon Pirates, it didn't take that long to deal with just 20 million Berry merfolk. It's not a challenge."Nami turned to her sister, her large eyes shining brightly. With a smile, she said, "Nojiko, did you hear that? The battle is fierce. Haha, it's the unending screams of the Gyojins, and it's like a music festival. Shout even louder; it's music to our ears. Hahaha..."At this moment, Nami was jubilant, not paying attention to her image. She laughed heartily, releasing all the pent-up emotions in her heart. The days of oppression, the heart-wrenching memory of her mother's tragic death, the sight of the villagers being slaughtered, these feelings, old and new, had come to their conclusion, closing the curtain on that chapter of her life."p@treon.com/TheAkashicRecords