Chapter 17 - Gamble!

Looking into those clear, serious eyes, for a moment, Nami wanted to take him away from here.

But she was already riding a tiger, and the worst that could happen was that she'd leave him some money to go home later.

"What do you want to eat?"

Hachi the Octopus asked with a smiling face.

"Didn't you say that the octopus teriyaki here is famous? Let's have this one, and bring up your best wine!"

Will's who was acting his role as a Rich young master answered. 

And hearing it made all the fish-men around laugh.

Although he didn't get an answer from Nami, he already understood her feelings.

The Arlong Pirates will be eliminated today!

Octopus Hachi gave him a 'discerning' look, and then cheerfully began to make the octopus teriyaki.

"By the way, I still don't know what your name is?" After a very ladylike sip of wine, Nami immediately and perfectly mimicked the shy state of being overpowered by alcohol, a natural actress!

"My name is Will, and you?" Will, on the other hand, took a big sip, and it tasted really good!

"My name is Nami and I'm a villager here, but I've always wanted to live outside, so can you tell me your story? I'd like to get to know you a little better~"

As if drunk, Nami suddenly came close to his face and whispered in his ear, exhaling like an orchid.

What an abrasive little siren!

Although it was clear in his heart that Nami was faking all this, the itchy feeling in his ears did make Will's heart miss a beat.

So Will also began to use his acting skills, and acted like a young master who was eager to prove to women how powerful and rich he was!

"Honestly, I'll give you the little things I brought up for free! This time our real harvest is all on board!"

Will said as he asked for another large drink and while telling his (fake)tale and at the end boasted.

"It's worth a little over ten million Beli!"

"If you want to go outside and see the world, I can take you there!"

No!

Nami was first delighted and then extremely chagrined when she heard that he had more than ten million Beli worth of cargo on board his ship!

As a matter of fact, the fish-men who had been watching the show immediately stopped talking and looked at each other.

Nami also noticed that one of the fish-men near the door walked straight out of the place, and without thinking, went to inform Arlong!

It should be noted that the bounty on Arlong head is only 20 million Beli, and although this number is completely inconsistent with his real strength, it proves what 10 million berries mean in the East Blue Sea!

Nami laughed very reluctantly at once and said shyly, "I'd like a tour of your boat, is that okay?"

If Arlong makes a move, it's bad for her, so she wants to get her hands on the 'treasure' before Arlong makes a move!

"Yes, you'll have plenty of time to visit later."

Will also noticed the Fish-men's movement, so he stopped drinking the alcohol and stopped eating, he then stood up as he showed them a piece of gold just to irritate the fish-men.

And seeing it, the atmosphere became even weirder, and the silence was panic-inducing!

Just as Nami took his arm and was about to leave, Hachi suddenly stopped them.

"Where are you going after eating all this? Pay the bill first, then go."

"I've already paid for it!" Nami's face turned very pale.

"Is your enough money for what you eat? The alcohol and the octopus teriyaki are worth twenty million Beli, if you can't pay me that amount, don't think about leaving."

As Hachi said that, he swung the sharp knife held in his octopus arm threateningly.

"Don't go too far! I'm a cadre too!"

"Hahaha! You can save that for Boss Arlong!" Hachi said with disdain.

Nami's momentum suddenly fell, and a dark room suddenly flickered in her mind as it was her nightmare, and in front of Arlong, she was just a tool to be used while she could.

Seeing her expression the fishermen laugh mockingly. 

This is the feeling of I am bullying you and you don't dare to resist, it's really refreshing!

Especially when used against the human they most hated!

Nami's body couldn't help but tremble as she heard the piercing laughter.

Just then, a warm, strong embrace embraced her tightly.

"In a moment your nightmare will be over, are you ready to be reborn?"

"Actually, I forgot to tell you, I'm a pirate hunter, and I'm here to take Arlong's head that's worth 20 million Belis."

"Just give me a minute to finish them since I haven't seen you drunk yet."

After saying that and ignoring Nami's extremely surprised eyes, Will let go of Nami and instantly manifested the Infinity Gauntlet and then activated the human-beast form of the honey badger fruit.

Although he wasn't sure if this appearance would lower her impression, but in order to exterminate these fish-men who were looking for death as soon as possible, Will still thought that it would have no effect.

But what he didn't know was that Nami's focus wasn't on the fur and claws that had suddenly grown out of his body.

What Nami thought was: "This guy is really rich! His Gauntlet is made of solid gold, right?"

"..•.."

Unaware of Nami's thoughts, Will took the initiative to attack directly after his transformation!

These fish-men thought they had captured a fat sheep, but what they didn't realize was that hidden behind the sheep's mask was the scythe of death!

When Arlong arrived outside the shop with his men, he suddenly just turned pale.

"The smell of blood, something happened!"

Before he could go in to check, a figure was smashed through the wall with a bang and flew out.

It was the octopus Hachi, who was missing several arms and covered in wounds!

"Devil... Devil's Fruit... Powerful... Very strong..."

After only intermittently finishing this sentence, Hachi reluctantly gulped.

He should have thought that he would have this day long ago when he was persecuting humans along with Arlong.

Arlong grinned furiously, his chillingly sharp teeth aimed at Will and Nami, who had just stepped out.

"Nami! How. Dare. You!"

Arlong said word for word with gritted teeth.

"How dare you bring help! I'll deal with you after I cut this guy up!"

As a former member of the Sun Bandits, he knows how difficult it is to deal with someone who has a Devil Fruit Ability, but if it's on the ocean, then it's the domain of their kind, the natural enemy of Devil Fruit Ability who can't swim!

But the advantage of being a fish-men on land is not so obvious.

Looking at Nami, who was looking hopeful, Will smiled and said, "Prepare the wine, after today you don't have to be afraid anymore."

"Arlong isn't one of those ordinary fish-men, he's very strong, so be careful!"

Whether or not Will could kill Arlong, Nami had to take a gamble on him at the moment!

Win the bet and her nightmare is gone, lose the bet... How bad can it be?