Chapter 51

Okay guys, so remember when I said I would release Friday, well I changed my mind, I'll be releasing 3 chapter today and I won't release again until next week because from next week onwards I'm going back to the originally set release schedule (check auxiliary chapter).

But the main reason I'm releasing this now is because I finally set up my p@treon page and also amassed quite a bit of chapters to keep you entertained.

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Well although I feel cliche doing this, I must tell you that I am not forcing anyone, Only those who want to read ahead or give just because you like my content can do so.

Well that's all I have to say, Have a BLESSED DAY!!

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With Ron's help, a large treasure chest was moved out, and after a quick inventory, the treasures and paper money added up to a value of more than ninety million baileys.

I must say, over the years, Nami has been truly fortunate!

Considering the modest wealth of small-time pirates in the East Blue, those who can amass such treasures as Nami did are truly exceptional.

Ron, carrying the large treasure chest in his hand, arrived at the village with the girls. The villagers were naturally drawn by Nami and Nojiko's presence, and a large group of people gathered in the central square.

"Bang!"

Ron placed the chest full of treasure on the ground, revealing its contents in a glittering display of golden light and stacks of banknotes, catching everyone's eyes.

"Sizzle..."

As the villagers beheld the sight, they immediately inhaled sharply, gazing in amazement at the treasures. Most showed no signs of greed or cunning; only a few displayed eager eyes. This was to be expected; after all, faced with nearly 100 million baileys worth of treasure, few ordinary people could remain indifferent.

"This... Nami, Nojiko, what is all this?" A middle-aged man in a police hat asked.

This person that Ron had noticed seemed familiar. The person was Genzo, he was the sheriff of the village, who had tirelessly led the villagers through their hardships. He had selflessly helped Nami's family when she was young and was considered the most respected person in the village.

"Genzo, this is the treasure I've accumulated over the years!" Nami pulled Nojiko toward Genzo, bowing to him. "Thank you for always taking care of us. Nojiko and I have decided to go to sea with Captain Ron. We'll definitely come back to visit everyone in the future, and we want to leave these treasures here for the village!"

Nami gestured towards the treasure beside her, scanning the villagers and saying, "After the village was occupied by Arlong and his gang, I've been thinking about how to save it..."

"Nami!" Genzo waved his hand to interrupt her. "We all know what you've done!"

Nojiko smiled faintly, gazing at Nami beside her. "We understand your intentions, so everyone gave you the cold shoulder because they were afraid Arlong would find out. But everyone was actually grateful to you in their hearts."

"Everyone..." Nami pursed her lips, tears welling in her eyes.

Wiping away her tears, Nami looked at the villagers with a tearful smile. "Everyone, we're ready to leave. We want to leave these treasures for the village, as a contribution to rebuilding it. Please, accept it!"

"This..." Although the villagers had been a bit puzzled when Ron first presented the treasure, now, upon hearing Nami's words, they were suddenly struck with shock. How could they refuse such a generous offer of aid?

"Nami!" After Genzo was stunned, he suddenly said with some anxiety "It's not easy for you to save the village. How can we still ask for your money? This is what you have worked hard to accumulate over the past eight years!"

"Yes, Nami!" Some other kind villagers began to advise. "If you follow your Captain to the sea, you'll also need money. So, you might as well take these treasures with you. Our village is now free, and we won't have to pay money to Arlong in the future. After a while, we will return to the good life we used to have!"

"Yeah, yeah!"

"Nami, you'd better take back the treasure!"

"We don't need it!"

The villagers expressed gratitude for all that Nami had done for the village. They felt it was too selfless of her to give the village the treasures she had accumulated over the years.

"No!" Nami shook her head firmly. "I won't change my decision. These treasures will be handed over to everyone, and I hope you can build a better village because I will come back to visit you in the future!"

With that, Nami didn't wait for the villagers to react. She turned around, took Nojiko's hand, and ran quickly to Ron. "Captain, shall we go?"

"Yes!" Ron smiled and nodded, then waved his hand at the villagers, leading Nami and the other girls to turn and walk toward the dock.

"This..."

The villagers watched the distant backs of Ron and the others, some unable to speak.

Genzo stretched out his hand, wanting to speak, but paused again. Then, he sighed, looked around, and said to the villagers "Since this is Nami's wish, let's accept it. I will carefully count this money later. It will be mainly used to rebuild the village. If there is a surplus after the village is rebuilt, it will be distributed equally to each family. You trust me, right?"

"Of course!"

"Of course, we trust you!"

"These are Nami's wishes. We must all work together to rebuild the village beautifully so that Nami will see a beautiful Cocoyasi Village when she comes back later!"