Nami wasn't lying; Nojiko's cooking was indeed delicious.
The pressure of saving the village had always been on Nami's shoulders. Unable to help Nami in that regard, Nojiko could only take care of her younger sister in her daily life, both mentally and physically.
To ensure Nami ate well, Nojiko constantly honed her culinary skills, managing to satisfy her sister's palate even with ordinary ingredients.
Now that the village had recovered and she had money to buy more ingredients, Nojiko's cooking had naturally become even better.
"This is delicious. You can't get this kind of flavor in hotels or restaurants."
After tasting Nojiko's cooking, Yami gave her a thumbs-up without hesitation. It was just short of being a dish made with love.
A dish made with such care was indeed on a level that restaurants and hotels couldn't replicate.
"Hee hee... I was right, wasn't I?"
Nami rested her chin on her hands, her beautiful eyes crinkling as she smiled.
"If you like it, have some more. You too, Nami."
Nojiko said with a smile, continuously placing more food on Nami's plate.
Her gentle demeanor was faintly reminiscent of Robin.
When Nojiko reached her twenties, she would definitely be a beautiful, mature woman.
After the meal, Yami spoke slowly, "Nojiko, come out to sea with me. Be my maid and my cook."
"Eh?!"
Nojiko was slightly taken aback.
Before she could process it, Nami exclaimed with a look of pleasant surprise, "Really? Master, can Nojiko join us too?"
"Of course."
Knowing Nojiko would hesitate, Yami began to make his promises while also applying pressure on the sisters. "With my current abilities, whether it's protecting an ordinary person or creating a powerful warrior, both are simple matters for me."
"If you leave with me, Nojiko, whether you want to be a cook or become strong enough to share Nami's burdens, I can grant your wishes."
"Personally, I think it would be best for you to leave with me."
"After all, once my secrets are exposed, I will surely become a major concern for the Marines and the World Government. Nami's family information will definitely be investigated by the all-pervasive CP organization."
"To prevent them from capturing you to threaten me, it would be better for you to come with us."
Upon hearing this, Nami's initially joyful face instantly turned pale, a trace of fear flashing in her eyes.
Nojiko, who had been hesitating, torn between her reluctance to leave Belle-mère's tangerine grove and her fear of endangering Nami, made her decision in an instant.
Without even needing Nami's persuasion, she nodded with a serious expression and said, "I am willing to be your maid, Master!"
In the young girl's heart, her sister was everything.
If staying behind meant she might endanger Nami in the future, then she was willing to give up on guarding Belle-mère's tangerine grove and choose to leave with Yami and Nami.
She believed that if Belle-mère knew, she would definitely support her decision.
...Nojiko truly couldn't bear to be apart from Nami!
"That's great, Nojiko!"
Nami threw her arms around Nojiko's neck, saying excitedly, "From now on, we can always be together. We'll never be separated again."
"Mhm, mhm..."
Nojiko hugged Nami back, smiling and nodding repeatedly.
Watching this loving scene, a smile appeared on Yami's face as well.
Then, Yami turned to the two girls and said, "Nami, take Nojiko to say goodbye to the villagers. I'm going back to the Pegasus to get something."
After speaking, Yami teleported and vanished.
He returned a few minutes later.
By this time, Nami had taken Nojiko to see Genzo and say goodbye one by one to the villagers who had taken such good care of her.
The villagers were very reluctant to see Nojiko go, but they felt more relieved and happy for her.
They had all seen Nojiko's loneliness.
Losing her mother at a young age and growing up without her sister by her side, Nojiko had grown up in pain and solitude.
Even so, the young girl was not crushed by these hardships; instead, she became even stronger.
Therefore, they did not object to Nami and Yami taking Nojiko away. On the contrary, they hoped Nojiko could leave with Nami.
The two sisters had suffered too much; it was time for them to pursue their dreams and happiness.
After saying their goodbyes to the villagers, Nami and Nojiko returned home, hand in hand.
"Master, you're back!"
Nami was not surprised to see Yami sitting in the living room.
"Yes. Have you said your goodbyes to the villagers?" Yami asked, already knowing the answer.
"Mhm, mhm... I've said goodbye to everyone and asked Genzo to take care of the tangerine grove. We can leave anytime."
Nami nodded repeatedly.
"Good. Give these two suitcases to Genzo. Tell him to keep one for himself and distribute the other among the villagers who took care of you on a daily basis, Nojiko."
Yami pointed to two black suitcases he had specifically returned to get, which were now on the floor.
"Thank you, Master! Mwah..."
Nami trotted over to Yami, leaned down, and kissed his cheek firmly. Then, she picked up the two black suitcases and disappeared in a flash of lightning.
"Master, thank you."
Nojiko, guessing what was inside the suitcases, expressed her sincere gratitude to Yami.
The once-embarrassing title came out of her mouth much more naturally now.
"You're welcome. From now on, just serve me well alongside Nami."
Yami stood before Nojiko, reached out to pinch her chin, and said with a smile, his words intriguing.
A blush instantly appeared on the precocious Nojiko's pretty and cute face.
Afraid she had misunderstood his meaning, Nojiko lowered her head slightly and responded in a voice as quiet as a mosquito's buzz, "...Mhm."
Her adorable appearance made Yami's smile even more wicked.
If he didn't know how fast Nami was, Yami would have really intensified his teasing.
Before the atmosphere could change, Nami returned from Genzo's place.
Next, Nami began to help Nojiko pack her luggage and then went to the grove to dig up two tangerine trees.
After everything they wanted to take was packed, Nojiko, carrying a large backpack, held hands with Yami and Nami.
Nami and Yami each placed a hand on one of the tangerine trees.
In the next second, the three of them and the two tangerine trees vanished into thin air.
A short while later, they left the East Blue, crossed the first half of the Grand Line, and reappeared on the deck of the Pegasus, which was in a certain sea in the New World.
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