CHAPTER 28: I'm ready~

The night got dark in Cocoyasi Village.

The heads of more than a hundred fishmen that were still barely recognizable were hung in the streets.

The residents of Vila Cocoyasi spontaneously gathered to watch.

When they saw the faces of their enemies, they applauded and celebrated.

Even a boy of about ten years old cried with tears streaming down his face and shouted:

"Mom, that's Arlong's head! He's the one who killed Dad!"

"That's Chew, I recognize his face!"

"That damn Kuroobi came to collect money a few months ago!"

"And that octopus, he died too, good riddance to hell! That monster he creates once swallowed a fisherman and his boat in one bite!! Damn, they all deserve to die!"

Some people cried with excitement, others clapped until they were swollen.

In an environment that is both happy and sad.

Luffy, accompanied by Matt, walked into the crowd.

"Residents of Cocoyasi Village, my name is Luffy."

As he spoke, he threw the last head in his hand in front of the villagers.

This is a human.

The villagers looked at the head and gradually calmed down.

"He is the captain of the East Blue 16th Division, Captain Nezumi. He conspired with the Arlong Pirates, took bribes from Arlong, and covered up everything that was happening here."

"It can be said that he is one of the root causes of your eight years of suffering. Now, I have taken that head for you. The Arlong Pirates have also been completely eliminated, and the heads of all the fishmen that were still intact are behind me."

"Your suffering has come to an end. Tomorrow will be a new beginning, so celebrate!"

After hearing these words, the residents shouted excitedly:

"Long live Luffy-sama!"

"Luffy-sama, you are the hero of Cocoyasi Village!"

"No, you are our Cocoyasi Village's son-in-law!"

"Wait a minute? What does son-in-law mean?"

"Huh? Don't you know? Luffy-sama was brought here by Nami. That girl fell in love with Luffy at sea!"

"I see, so that's why Luffy came from far away..."

"Wow, how romantic!"

"I heard they're getting married soon, is that true, Luffy? Please let me have something to drink at your wedding!"

"No, no, I heard they are already married and have children."

The atmosphere suddenly changed, becoming chaotic.

Hearing the increasingly absurd comments, Luffy couldn't help but twist his mouth.

How did this rumor spread?

Who did this?

"Hahahaha~"

Next to a house on the street, Nojiko leaned against the wall, laughing so hard her stomach hurt.

It wasn't her fault, she just told everyone about Luffy and Nami's relationship.

In fact, as the older sister, she was more curious about the history between the two.

Luffy didn't bother explaining the increasingly absurd rumors to the villagers and publicly announced,

"Don't thank me, I just did a little work. The other hero of this operation is this person next to me! He's Captain Matt of the 153rd Marine branch."

After saying that, he quickly left.

Looking at the countless pairs of eyes focused on him, Matt took a deep breath and said:

"I'm sorry, residents of Cocoyasi Village. Luffy-sama said that I, as a member of the 153 branch, am another hero, but I can't bear that title. Half a month ago, I too..."

He began to tell the story, starting with the incident involving Morgan.

He felt it was necessary to publicize the Straw Hat Crew's exploits.

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"Speaking of which, where did Nami go?"

Luffy was on the roof of a building, activating his Observation Haki, but he couldn't find Nami in the crowd.

Looking at Zoro beside him, the green-haired swordsman was lying in a pile of parts, drinking alone.

"As for Nami, she went back to Sunny." He said, unable to contain his laughter, "What's your daughter's name? Hahaha!"

"Starting tomorrow, I will announce a ban on alcohol on the ship!"

"What!? Stop it! Are you a demon!?" Zoro, with his shark mouth, retorted.

Without caring about the drunk, Luffy jumped towards Sunny.

Back on deck, his Observation Haki immediately detected the presence of two people.

"In the big bathroom?"

Sunny's library, measurement room, and upstairs bathroom were all connected.

Located below the platform at the stern of the ship.

"It seems like there's nothing wrong."

After confirming that Nami's presence was normal, Luffy walked to the upper level platform. As he stepped onto the stairs, the sound of his footsteps seemed to enter the large bathroom below.

"Who is it?" Nami's cautious voice sounded.

"It is me."

"Luffy!" His voice became cheerful.

Luffy sat on the edge of the ship, blowing the night sea breeze, and smiled.

"Are you taking a shower? I'm coming in."

"Come in, but it will cost you 100,000 berries~" Nami replied with a smile, even a bit provocative.

"Then let it go!"

Inside the bathroom, Kaya blushed and hurriedly stopped.

"I-I'm inside, Mr. Luffy."

"Don't worry, he won't do anything like that."

"Is that so?"

After that, their voices became quieter, as if they were intentionally avoiding him, whispering something.

Luffy shook his head. This girl was becoming more and more arrogant for no reason. He needed to find an opportunity to teach him a lesson.

"With the problem at Cocoyasi Village resolved, we need to prepare to enter the Grand Line."

As they thought about their next move, he blew the comfortable sea breeze.

After who knows how long, the door to the lower cabin opened, and Nami and Kaya, who had finished showering, walked out together.

"Luffy."

"Mr. Luffy."

The two greeted him.

Luffy turned and looked at the two women. Seeing that they were well dressed, he asked, "Are you going out?"

"I'll take Kaya to see a doctor. The village doctor is very skilled and may have some understanding of Kaya's condition," Nami nodded.

Luffy didn't think it was necessary.

Once they reached Drum Island, Kaya's illness would naturally resolve.

However, considering Nami's good intentions, he didn't say much.

A few hours later, the moon gradually rose in the sky.

"Aren't you going to the banquet?"

Luffy turned around and saw that Nami had returned alone. "I don't like the noise, there are a lot of people. And Kaya?"

"Kaya is still in the hospital."

Nami smiled and walked over, taking the initiative to hug Luffy, her eyes gentle as if they could drip with water.

"Luffy."

"What's wrong?"

"Tonight, I'm ready~"

Luffy stared at Nami with shining eyes, processing her words. The air around them seemed charged with an electric energy, as if the entire ship was anticipating the moment to come. He took a step towards her, his heart racing.

"Are you… serious?" he asked, his voice cracking a little with excitement.

Nami smiled, a seductive smile that made Luffy feel butterflies in his stomach. "Very serious. I want to spend the night with you, Luffy. And you?"

Luffy didn't respond with words. Instead, he pulled her closer, their mouths almost touching. The world around them disappeared, and with a surge of passion, he closed the distance. Their lips met in a soft kiss, which soon turned into a fiery dance.

"Let's go to the bedroom," said Luffy, panting, still tangled up in each other.

As they walked to the ship's room, their lips never parted. The hallway seemed shorter than ever. As soon as they reached the door, Luffy quickly opened it, pulling Nami inside.

Luffy turned to Nami, his deep blue eyes boring into hers. The silence between them was loaded with meaning. He moved closer, their breaths mixing, until he could no longer resist.

Luffy leaned forward and sealed his lips with hers in a fiery kiss. It was a kiss full of emotion, a mix of anxiety and desire. Nami responded immediately, wrapping her arms around his neck, pulling him closer.

The kiss deepened, as if they were trying to merge into one body. Luffy grabbed her waist, pulling her closer, while his hands explored her hair, losing himself in that wave of heat and passion.

Their lips pressed together fervently as the outside world seemed to disappear completely. Nami's gentle touch on Luffy's back made him feel intense heat, as if everything around him was on fire.

And, without thinking twice, Luffy took her to the bed, where they both let themselves fall, laughing like children, but also aware of the depth of the moment. Nami then looked at Luffy with a twinkle in her eyes and whispered, "Are you ready for the most amazing night of our lives?"

Luffy, with a wide and sincere smile, replied: "I will always be ready for you. My dear Nami"

(End of chapter)