While the two women were having a heart-to-heart talk, in the Conami Islands, Nami's nightmare, Arlong, was having a big banquet.
In addition to collecting a large sum of money, the most important thing was that his "best" friend today, the Captain base commander of the 16th branch of the Marine, Nezumi, came to visit.
"Hahaha, you really did a lot of bad things, Captain.
As the highest commander of the local marine, you actually secretly made deals with pirates.
If those lowly civilians knew about this, they would be very sad."
In the Arlong Park, the fishman Arlong, with sharp teeth and a serrated nose, lay on a beach chair and raised his glass to Nezumi beside him.
Nezumi was also in a good mood and raised his glass in response.
"Chirp, chirp, same here.
Only if we cooperate, we can make more money, right?
Don't worry, The 16th Branch is now my one-man show.
No need to worry about our relationship being leaked.
As long as it's within my territory, no matter how excessive you do, I can help you suppress it and make sure no one outside hears a word."
The more Arlong looked at this guy, the more he liked him.
Although he was just a low-race human, the great Lord Arlong was willing to be friends with such a sensible and reliable guy.
The two smiled at each other and clinked glasses again.
After a few more glasses of wine, Nezumi felt that he had been out long enough, so he stood up and prepared to say goodbye.
"Brother Arlong, it's getting late and I have to leave. I have some official business to attend to at the base.
Let's have a drink next time."
"You're welcome. Work is the most important thing. Friends are always welcome to visit Arlong Park."
Speaking of this, Arlong turned around and instructed his men:
"Hatchan, Captain Nezumi is leaving, you go and see him off.
Chew, help me get the gift I prepared and give it to Captain Nezumi."
When Nezumi heard that there was also a gift for him, his eyes lit up.
But he didn't show it, and said reservedly:
"No need for gifts. I came here to bother you.
How can I accept your gifts?"
"Hahaha, it's okay, it's just a little token of my appreciation"
"it's a token of you heart, so I can't refuse it."
Nezumi took advantage of the situation and accepted Arlong's kindness with a little politeness.
Soon, the long-mouthed fishman came out with a suitcase.
One of Nezumi's subordinates naturally stepped forward to take it.
Since the things were taken, Nezumi didn't want to stay any longer. After saying goodbye to Arlong again, he left under Hatchan's escort.
When he walked away, Arlong raised his glass again and said to the dozens of brothers who had gathered:
"Let's keep drinking and making noise. From today on, we won't care about anything anymore.
For the Fishmen Empire!"
"", long live Brother Arlong!"
All the younger brothers shouted in unison, and Arlong laughed heartily and drank the wine in his glass....
After leaving Arlong Park, Nezumi boarded his warship on the coast not far away.
When Hatchan left, he immediately put away the smile on his face. He took out a handkerchief and wiped his body with disgust.
"Damn fishmen, they smell like fish. If it wasn't for making money, I really wouldn't want to come to this damn place."
The marine is used to their own Captain's complaints.
"Open the box and see how much is inside."
The Marine obediently opened the suitcase, counted it, and reported:
"Captain, there are a full 10 million berries in it."
"Ten million? Jijijiji, you are indeed my good brother, they are becoming more and more generous."
Nezumi happily stepped forward and picked up two stacks of banknotes to admire them.
Looking at these little cuties, his previous disgust for the fishmen was instantly thrown out of his mind.
The marine looked at the money in the box greedily, but out of fear of Nezumi, he forced himself to retract his gaze, lowered his head and reminded:
"Captain, Arlong and his gang have been staying in our jurisdiction. If the headquarters blames us, how should we deal with it?"
Nezumi, whose attention was focused on money, just sneered when he heard this and said indifferently:
"Ha, the headquarters, who are so high up, won't care about our little place.
Just find an excuse and say that the fishmen are too mobile under the sea and we can't catch them.
Anyway, this is true."
"Yes, Captain!"
The Marine saluted to show that he understood, and then stepped aside.
After Nezumi had finished counting the Berries one by one, he suddenly shook his head and sighed:
"Justice, justice.
I keep talking about you, but what can you bring to me? These charming little cuties are the most valuable reward and much more effective than empty words."
He took the banknotes and took a deep breath, smelling the so-called scent of money.
Nezumi closed the suitcase happily and returned to his room with his beloved little baby.
After he left, his marines and the naturally maneuvered warships left the waters of the Conomi Islands and returned to the branch.
But what Nezumi could never have imagined was that on his way back, there was also a warship approaching...
The next morning,
Luffy got up from bed early and started to get dressed and wash up.
When he arrived at ship dining room, he immediately spotted Ain and Nami sitting together and whispering.
He took the extra-large breakfast specially prepared for him and sat down in front of the two women.
While eating, Luffy couldn't help but ask curiously:
"What did you talk about yesterday? Why didn't you come out for the whole night?"
After Ain picked up a piece of sea king meat for Nami, she looked at this bastard with dissatisfaction and said:
"Shut up and eat your meal, glutton"
"Uh-huh, cough cough cough~"
Luffy raised his head in confusion, with a question mark on his forehead.
Seeing his little expression, Nami couldn't help but burst out laughing.
She pulled the corner of Ain's clothes, shook her head and persuaded him:
"It's okay, Sister Ain, I've figured it out a long time ago, and you promised me that you would avenge me, right?"
Ain nodded heavily, "Yes, I promise you."
Looking at the two girls, one big and one small, playing dumb, Luffy became even more curious.
"No, what did you promise her? Revenge? Whose?..."
Luffy finally reacted halfway through his words.
He looked at Nami deeply, then turned to look at Ain in confusion.
'What on earth did this woman do to make Nami, who was so vigilant, confess. '
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