20: Chapter 20 Nami Seeks Help, Everyone Vows to Kill ArlongA few days after Usopp entered the Time Capsule (one day outside is equivalent to one month inside), Luffy, sensing that he had begun to grasp the power of his Devil Fruit, released him.After being released by Luffy, Usopp rubbed his eyes and complained about the arduous training inside, where all he did was fight.His voice revealed a hint of exhaustion, but also excitement for his newly acquired power.
Luffy watched with a smile as Usopp wolfed down his food, feeling happy for him.Usopp's face was filled with a satisfied smile; he felt it had been a long time since he had enjoyed food so much.
After several days of secluded training, Usopp had gained a basic grasp of the Devil Fruit's power, and his eyes had acquired the vision of an eagle.This was a great boost to his already excellent shooting skills.After filling his stomach, Usopp went to the side to study the super slingshot, wanting to develop a suitable way to fight with it.After sailing at sea for several days, Nami's inner struggle intensified.As she got closer to her hometown, she hesitated for a few days before finally deciding to confess to Luffy.
That day, sunlight streamed onto the deck, and Nami found Luffy sitting in his usual spot.A hint of nervousness flickered in her eyes, and her hands trembled slightly.Luffy noticed her unusual expression and roughly guessed what Nami wanted to say, but asked with concern, "Nami, what's wrong?"
Nami took a deep breath and mustered her courage to say, "Luffy, there's something I want to tell you.I want to borrow the treasure we got from Buggy." Her voice was slightly low, revealing her nervousness.Luffy stood silently at the bow of the ship, not responding immediately.His eyes were firm and calm, as if he was thinking about something.Then, he waved his straw hat and shouted loudly, gathering all his crewmates on the deck.
Nami stood quietly before the crowd, taking a deep breath as if gathering the strength needed to recount her tragic past.A hint of pain and anger flickered in her eyes, and her voice trembled slightly as she began her narration.
"Friends, do you know, I come from Cocoyasi Village, a place filled with orange trees?My childhood dream was to draw a map of the entire world.However, before I could realize my dream, a bastard fish-man named Arlong shattered everything.When I was a child, this bastard took over my hometown.He not only killed my foster mother, Bellemere, but also established Arlong Paradise, using Cocoyasi Village as their base, and began decades of rule.Arlong coveted my ability to draw sea charts and used the lives of all the villagers to force me to join their pirate crew.He even forcibly tattooed their pirate crew's mark on my arm.To save my hometown, I made a deal with Arlong: if I could gather 100 million Berries, I could buy back the freedom of the entire village.So, Luffy, please, lend me the treasure and the Grand Line map you got from Buggy.That way, I can gather 100 million Berries to buy back my village.I will find a way to return it to you, even if it costs me my body."
The crew sat together, listening quietly to Nami's story.Everyone's expression turned serious; they could feel the deep pain in Nami's heart.When they saw Nami's pained expression, everyone was enraged, especially Luffy.Despite his current calm demeanor, Uta, who knew him well, knew this was Luffy's prelude to anger.Luffy lowered his hat brim, his eyes burning with fury, seemingly ready to fight for Nami at any moment.Zoro silently drew three swords, his expression resolute, determined to protect his crew.Uta, Usopp, and Kuina also gritted their teeth, their anger palpable.
After suppressing his anger, Luffy calmly said to Nami, "Nami, you're my comrade.There's no need for you to sell yourself.I'll give you the treasure and the sea chart, but I want to tell you that fishmen like Arlong in the Grand Line are just slaves of the powerful.He's just a loser who escaped from the Grand Line, and he's afraid of the strong in the other three seas, so he can only come to the East Blue, the weakest sea, to show off.I'll help you defeat Arlong.However, if you really want to save the village through your own efforts, I won't stop you.But if you really can't solve it, contact me through this, and I will definitely come to help you and defeat Arlong."
Luffy smiled, took out a custom Den Den Mushi he had redeemed from the system shop, and casually waved his hand.Buggy's treasure and sea charts rained down in front of Nami from his system space.Golden light shone, reflecting Nami's surprised expression.
Her eyes welled up with tears, tears of emotion welling up in them.She looked at Luffy, the boy who had always considered her a comrade and who had helped her without hesitation when she was in trouble, and an indescribable feeling surged within her.
Nami took a deep breath, trying to keep her voice from trembling, "Luffy.thank you." Her voice was filled with sincere gratitude.Luffy grinned, his eyes filled with determination and trust, as if telling Nami that this was what he should do.The others also comforted Nami, which made her feel much better.Looking at Luffy smiling at her in the sunlight as if he were her savior, a chord was touched in Nami's heart.
After Nami recovered her composure, the atmosphere on the ship gradually returned to calm.Everyone silently went about their duties, and on the surface, everything seemed the same as usual, but in everyone's heart, a murderous intent towards Arlong had been stirred.
Luffy stared silently at the sea, his eyes gleaming with unwavering determination, plotting how to inflict even greater torment on Arlong.Meanwhile, Uta entered the Time Warp Chamber to train.Zoro and Kuina, wanting to help Nami as well, quietly sharpened their swords, the razor-sharp blades gleaming coldly in the sunlight.Their eyes revealed a chilling killing intent, as if telling the world that they would mercilessly strike Arlong.
Usopp silently examined his weapons, pondering how best to help his companions defeat Arlong.He knew it would be a tough battle, and although he was afraid, he was fearless for his friends.