My name is Nezumi, captain of the 16th Branch in the East Blue

"Are you positive that that ship belongs to the marine?"

Nojiko asked that because, in the past, there were also several ships that came to their Cocoyasi village, both marines and pirates who were just passing by and trying to make a fuss. Still, Arlong and his crew managed to kill them all and secure their territory.

"No mistake about it. This time the ships that came were from the marine side. Yet, for some strange reason, Arlong and his crew didn't do anything with them and instead allowed them to dock near their base."

While Genzo was explaining, he was surprised when he saw someone approaching from behind Nojiko. His eyes also immediately filled with tears, making him look like an ordinary old man despite his fierce appearance, covered in stitches all over his body.

"N-Nami, is that you? It's been a very long time since you came home... *crying... I'm glad you're okay..."

A repulsed Nami gave an immediate and icy response to Genzo, saying, "Old man, you don't have to worry about me, I live comfortably now, and I can even get whatever I want."

Genzo, who had misunderstood something, rushed over to Nami and put his hand on her shoulder before asking, "Did they hurt you...?" I know that they forced you into drawing all of those maps. But you don't have to do it anymore... I and the other villagers already have a way to deal with Arlong ..."

Instead of being happy, as he had anticipated, Genzo was surprised to find that Nami was angry with him and yelled at him, asking, "Are you all stupid? You will only die if you fight Arlong... and all of my efforts so far will be in vain."

In the end, Nami's voice became soft, but before Genzo could ask about Nami's intention, they suddenly heard the sound of footsteps approaching from a distance in a uniform.

"Is this the place?"

The marines arrive in their orange groves in a group that appears to be led by a lean man with dark hair. He has a thin goatee and six long wire-like whiskers on his upper lip.

Genzo asked, "Who are you?... are you here to save our village from the Arlong pirates?" Not only did Genzo hope to be rescued, but Nojiko and even Nami seemed to be anticipating it.

"Me, against those Fishmen? Don't make a joke. In this era, you can't discriminate, so instead of antagonizing each other, it's better for us to work together, right?"

Even though Nami and Nojiko weren't entirely sure what the man was getting at, it was abundantly clear that they were well aware by this point that the Marines weren't there to save them in any way.

Genzo, who knew better the meaning of the words from the man with the unusual marine uniform, immediately begged desperately, "Aren't you marine? You know what those fishmen do? They enslave our village and also the village next door. They make many people suffer... so, please, help us..."

"Still no… but before I do what I want to do, I will introduce myself. My name is Nezumi, captain of the 16th Branch in the East Blue."

Nezumi paused his speech, and his eyes continued to narrow as he scanned Nojiko and Nami. Finally, his eyes glistened when he noticed the tattoo on Nami's shoulder.

Nezumi pointed at Nami before entering the house and ordered, "Arrest that girl and immediately search this house."

"What are you guys doing! You can't go in there! Aren't you afraid I'm also a member of the Arlong Pirates." shouted Nami aggressively when a group of marines tried to restrain her.

"Yeah, I know, but don't get me wrong, Arlong himself asked me to come here. He said you kept quite a lot of treasure, huh."

When Nami heard that, her eyes immediately widened, and her body began to tremble in disbelief. Nevertheless, in the end, the marines led by Captain Nezumi began the search, and the house that was once filled with memories was now a mess.

"Why not here! Where is the treasure! Where did you hide it," shouted Captain Nezumi right in front of Nami's face. He was clearly upset when he didn't get what he wanted.

"I don't know what you mean. There is no treasure here. It seems you have been fooled by Arlong."

Nami was well aware that her response would only serve to aggravate Captain Nezumi further. But, she was not prepared for Captain Nezumi to needlessly shoot Genzo in the leg, causing the old man to fall to the ground groaning in pain.

"Old man Genzo!... what are you doing!" Nojiko screamed frantically as she rushed to Genzo and tried to apply pressure to his wound.

"I will shoot that girl next if you do not immediately tell me where you hid the treasure."

Nami's face immediately turned pale when she saw that the gun's muzzle was now pointed at Nojiko, but she did not immediately answer because the treasure she had collected was the only way for them all to be free from Arlong's grasp.

"C-Can you not... please... we have suffered so much at Arlong's hands... *sobbing... if you take my treasure... we..."

"1... 2... This is it... I'm going to shoot that girl in the head this time..."

"The treasure is buried somewhere in this orange grove..."

Before Captain Nezumi lowered his gun, he asked impatiently, "Don't waste my time. Tell me the exact location."

While crying, Nami then pointed in the direction where she had buried her treasure, and Captain Nezumi quickly ordered his men to dig. They quickly discovered a large wooden box filled with gold and money.

Nami could only sob bitterly and pound the ground in frustration as she voiced how useless she was and how angry she was as this little girl watched the treasures she had accumulated over the years be taken away one by one.

"Arlong!.. Arghkkk… I hate you… I will kill you… *crying… Please... someone... help me..."