Chapter 33
Nami's idea of "unrighteous" was naturally stealing ill-gotten gains.
In her words, it was robbing the rich to help the poor.
Seeing Nami wanted to go alone, Carmen still worried.
"Nami, maybe wait for Big Bro Arlong!"
Carmen wanted to accompany her but couldn't leave Nojiko.
If some bold idiot sneaked in and cuckolded Arlong—she didn't dare imagine the consequences.
Arlong's possessiveness was clear—he wouldn't even let them wear low-cut tops.
"Don't worry (^)/(TT). It'll be fine."
Nami reassured her. She had been adventuring since age ten—what danger hadn't she faced?
Stealing—no, taking a little—was safe.
When Carmen tried to persuade more, Nami reasoned.
"Big Bro Arlong can't always protect us. We need to grow so we don't drag him down."
Carmen felt ashamed.
As a chef protected by a powerhouse like Arlong, she hadn't trained Rokushiki seriously.
Her resolve was weaker than a young girl's.
Different life experiences.
"Be careful then."
Carmen relented and warned.
She silently vowed: serious training starting tomorrow.
(? ?_?)?
Carmen Affection +1
The sudden notification puzzled Arlong.
What happened with Carmen? Not enough action?
"Big Bro Arlong, what's wrong?"
Vivi looked at him curiously.
"Eat this."
Arlong handed her the Bubble Fruit. Human bodies were too fragile.
"A Devil Fruit!"
Vivi recognized it instantly and exclaimed.
She had seen more than one.
The surprise was Arlong giving it to her—it built more trust.
She didn't know Arlong just wanted her to last longer.
Not important…
Blegh~
The shit-like taste made Vivi dry-heave.
But she forced it down.
Watching Vivi's ponytail sway, Arlong felt it lacked something.
He untied it—her sky-blue hair cascaded like a waterfall.
One hairstyle change transformed her.
From punk troublemaker teen to elegant, noble princess.
Radiating purity.
Arlong used Life Return to shorten his nose.
Vivi understood and leaned in proactively.
"System, open the chest."
[Ding! Congratulations! Obtained 100 million berries.] [Congratulations! Obtained Magical Sail ×1 (Special material—impervious to blades, water, and fire).]
"Damn system, rewards getting lazier!"
Arlong grumbled at the sail.
[Rewards are set by the main system. This system cannot change them.] [Reminder: Please do not contact the system during activities.]
The sail was actually useful—Arlong just wanted to complain.
He ignored the reminder.
He checked his panel.
Host: Arlong (Sawshark Fishman) Age: 41 Techniques: Iron Teeth Technique, Shark On Darts, Shark On Gears, Navy Rokushiki, Water Strike Skills: Armament Haki (Beginner), Life Return (Beginner), Observation Haki (Beginner), Rokuogan, Enlarged Rokuogan, Animal Communication Physique: Immunity to All Poisons Beauties Collected: Nami, Nojiko, Carmen, Nefertari Vivi Items: Zanba (Great Grade Sword), Ability Plunder Card ×1, Magical Sail Quest: Overthrow the World Government → Establish the Divine Dragon Empire
Then Vivi's panel.
Beauty: Nefertari Vivi (Bubble Human) Skills: Golden Bubble, Bubble Master "Foam Sheep," Foam Sheep Cloud "Relaxing Foam," Foam Sheep Cloud "Tsunami," Peacock Slasher, Peacock String Slasher, Reverse Peacock String Slasher, Peacock Flourish, Bewitching Vertigo Dance, Bewitching Perfume Dance Weapon: Peacock Slashers Affection: 69
…
Half an hour later,
Arlong dressed.
"Princess Vivi, rest here or come with me now?"
"Lord Arlong… I'll stay."
Vivi's voice was weak.
Her eyes showed insecurity—leaving right after made her feel abandoned.
Nefertari Vivi Affection -1 -1 -1 -1…
Arlong: ┐(￣ヘ￣)┌
He realized it did seem scummy, so he stayed.
Baroque's senior agents hadn't shown—small fry couldn't hurt Nami and the others.
Hearing he'd stay, Vivi smiled brightly.
"Won't it delay Lord Arlong?"
Nefertari Vivi Affection +2 +2…
Stabilizing at 73.
"What business does a pirate have?"
Arlong lay beside her. Vivi snuggled close.
For the first time, she felt true security—sleepiness overtook her.
Forgot something important?
Whatever—sleep first.
…
Tonight's mission kept the bounty hunters out.
Perfect chance for Nami.
She rifled through seven or eight houses quickly—but the haul enraged her (╬￣皿￣).
Only a few thousand berries.
"Damn paupers."
She abandoned regular hunters and targeted Igaram's house.
Near it, she heard voices.
She meant to pass—then heard "Arlong."
She stopped and eavesdropped from a corner.
Moonlight was bright.
Afraid of detection, she stayed back.
She caught fragments: Igaram, sedative, Sea King…
Arlong and Igaram still missing.
Nami connected the dots—Arlong drugged with Sea King-level sedative.
"Big Bro Arlong's in danger!"
Nami gasped (°Д°).
In the quiet night, it rang clear.
"Who's there? Get out!"
Mr. 9 and men charged.
Nami had vanished.
"Stray cat?" someone guessed.
"To the town hall."
Miss Monday said darkly.
"Check who's missing. Arlong can't know—or we're all dead."
880 million pirate's wrath wasn't survivable.
Baroque Works might suffer too. Even escape meant severe punishment.
Mr. 9 felt a chill, cursing.
"All Igaram's fault."
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