Chapter 5 Alan's Murderous Intent

A merchant ship sailed through calm waters, interrupted only by sporadic gunfire. Alan, refusing to abandon Luffy, arrived slowly on a small sailboat. As he approached, he noticed a young and beautiful girl with vibrant orange hair carrying a large bag of parcels. She skillfully maneuvered down the ropes and swiftly joined him on the boat. Their eyes met, and a playful smile appeared on Alan's lips.

"You are..." the girl began, her pupils shrinking in recognition. "'Magician' Badr Alan?"

Alan, standing before her with arms crossed, confirmed her suspicion. Nami, the girl with the orange hair, was well acquainted with the renowned magician who had taken East Blue by storm in recent years. Alan's extraordinary magic skills, combined with his handsome appearance and humorous performances, had garnered him a massive following of adoring women and children. Rumors circulated that his stage performances alone raked in ticket sales worth millions, if not tens of millions, of Baileys.

Nami, a skilled thief, had been drawn to Alan's fame and talent. She had often fantasized about meeting him in person, even as she embarked on her own endeavors to pilfer from the rich and powerful. However, she hadn't anticipated encountering such a "big shot" directly.

Alan, admiring Nami's audacity and intelligence, speculated that she had mistakenly assumed he shared the same goal as the Alvida Pirates, who sought to plunder the wealthy passengers and treasures aboard the luxury cruise ship they currently occupied.

The tension in Nami's expression heightened as she believed Alan intended to seize the ship's treasures. Beads of sweat formed on her forehead as she grew increasingly wary and uneasy.

Curious about her assumption, Alan raised an eyebrow and realized that Nami had misunderstood his intentions. He couldn't help but appreciate her bravery and cunning, stealing away so much treasure without alerting the notorious Alvida Pirates, a prominent crew in East Blue. His admiration for her resourcefulness grew.

Approaching Nami in an instant, Alan stood before her and examined the orange-haired girl. He was overcome with emotion. Initially, Alan had planned to become a Marine and execute his plan to defeat Arlong and his fish-men, using their defeat as a stepping stone for his promotion. He had envisioned enlisting Nami, an incredibly talented and attractive thief, as his secretary and navigator. Perhaps they could even engage in a little office role-play.

However, fate had intervened, and Alan found himself labeled a pirate even before joining the Marines. His original plan had been thwarted by Arlong, the fish-man, and a conniving colonel. The thought of his once-promising scheme being derailed infuriated Alan, a chilling coldness emanating from his eyes. Unconsciously, a palpable aura of murderous intent enveloped him.

Caught in the overwhelming presence of Alan's power, Nami froze, drenched in a cold sweat. She had expected his touch to be cold and merciless, capable of snapping her neck effortlessly. But instead, his hand was surprisingly warm as it gently covered her head, his fingers tenderly brushing her short, orange locks.

Overwhelmed by fear, Nami slowly opened her eyes, meeting the gaze of the handsome young man before her. To her astonishment, the fierce and terrifying image she had conjured in her mind was replaced by a warm and genial expression. She couldn't help but wonder if the overwhelming aura of danger she had sensed earlier had been a figment of her imagination.

Moreover, she hadn't encountered Arlong, the feared fish-man, which caused her to shudder. His dominating presence and oppressive aura were absent in Alan, leaving her perplexed and questioning her initial judgment.

In the midst of this confusion, Alan

assured Nami, his smile calming her racing heart. He dispelled her fears, assuring her that he had no interest in the ship's treasure. Relief washed over her, realizing that her life had been spared from the clutches of death.

As Nami contemplated the unexpected turn of events, she couldn't help but wonder how Alan, with his infamous reputation and captivating magic, would alter the course of her life.

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