Chapter 34 – Trip to Baratie 04.

Chapter 34 – Trip to Baratie 04.

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Third Person POV

Somewhere at sea, East Blue.

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"Hmmm, I see..." Luffy was the first to break the silence, even without fully comprehending the woman's mysterious words.

'Clearly, you don't understand!' Everyone exclaimed, looking at the captain with astonished expressions.

"As my wife Marta said, this map and this key only brought trouble. We don't want to be involved with it anymore. I was just a trader who lived well in the South Blue. I doubt we can go back to our old life now..." The man expressed with regret.

Luffy could understand him. He also doubted that the world government would let them go unscathed. If they knew the operation failed and the couple still held these valuable items, they would be continuously hunted.

"Hae kirimvose, kostā emagon zirȳ, nyke don't jaelagon naejot involve ñuha valzȳrys se nyke isse bisa dombo!" The woman resumed her words, and Luffy just stared at her, not knowing how to respond.

"You're right, my love. It's better not to get involved anymore! So, as a token of gratitude, you can keep the items..." The man beside her affirmed.

"Wait, you're just giving them to me like this?" Luffy raised an eyebrow, showing surprise. Of course, he was curious about what was in that chest, but receiving the items so easily was unexpected... Not that he was going to leave with nothing; he already intended to have some possessions from here.

"We can't have these anymore. Our friends are among the dead bodies on this ship. So many deaths... Look around, many of them were our acquaintances, and they died like slaughtered animals, without a chance to fight back! Do you think we can live with these items that will make us targets on our backs? I won't even be able to go back home now..." The man named Kyrti vented, expressing the tragedy that had befallen them.

Luffy remained silent for a moment, absorbing the man's words. Then, he sighed and said, "If you're determined not to be involved with this anymore, I accept the items. But before that, explain to me what exactly these maps and keys are, better than before, and why the World Government is so interested in them."

The couple exchanged glances, and seeing that Luffy was genuinely interested, they began to explain the story behind their family's belongings. They detailed how these objects passed from generation to generation, recounting the history of an ancient lineage of explorers and hidden treasures. As they spoke, the couple revealed the peculiarities and mysteries behind these artifacts.Nêww chapters will be fully updated at novelhall.com

Luffy listened attentively, understanding the importance of these items to their family and how they ended up becoming targets of the World Government. When the explanation came to an end, Luffy nodded and said, "Got it. If you're willing to hand over these items to me, I accept. But know that I'll do what's in my power to ensure you can move forward without further worries."

"You're right; I don't think the government will let this slide. It would be better for you to disappear from everyone's sight with your old name and get a new identity," Luffy spoke bluntly, sure that the World Government wouldn't let this go either way.

The couple looked at Luffy with gratitude in their eyes. The man then pulled out a small, intricately decorated wooden chest with a kind of amulet attached, along with the map taken by Sky. "This is the real key, and these are my wife's family belongings. May they bring you what you desire."

Luffy took and looked at them.

"Can we give you a ride to our next stop, do you have any money?" Luffy asked again.

"We do, at least we had 300 million Berries since I knew this trip was dangerous, I took my savings to bring along, just don't know if they're still intact with the explosion..." The man warned, and Nami practically jumped with this information.

"300 MILLION?!!!" She couldn't believe this information... While only Kuina, Usopp, and Chouchou seemed stunned by this amount, the rest of the crew didn't seem very interested in money, no matter how much gold.

"Anyway, I'll first see what's in the chest... Nami, do you want to grab the gold?" Luffy said approaching the mysterious red chest, while the maid-dressed woman with a mop in hand jumped with bright and passionate eyes at these words.

Luffy took the key and went to the chest with the map; as the couple stepped away, he opened it while spying on all the objects with curiosity. The old map clearly showed the East Blue and pointed to an island, although not so updated, the key was ornamented in a triangular shape, and some documents inside the chest. Luffy examined them with interest, imagining what adventures, treasures, and mysteries might await him.

"So, this is the key, looks pretty old..." Luffy couldn't help but comment as he turned the talisman, which was the key, from side to side, inspecting it carefully.

"That's strange..."

"Where's the gold? Is this not a treasure chest?" Nami complained beside.

"Did you not go to get the treasure inside the ship? How can you be so fast?" Luffy was alarmed at this speed.

"I've already collected everything and inspected the entire ship to make sure nothing's missing. I even counted the money three times in that time; it's 306,599,100 Berries!!!" Nami said, looking for any sign of gold in that chest.

"What the hell?!" Luffy still complained; this woman had cheats when it came to money.

"There may not be gold, but there's certainly a treasure waiting for us..." Luffy commented with joy.

"Treasure!" Nami couldn't help but shout happily.

"A new adventure?!" Shirahoshi exclaimed excitedly with anticipation.

"New enemies?" Zoro said, opening a smile.

"A chance for me to prove that I'm a brave warrior?!" Usopp was excited; his wounds were better after Luffy applied the power of the Moa Moa no Mi, so he wanted to see the result of his hellish training like Zoro.

Not everyone spoke, but they had their own expectations for this treasure hunt.

"Alright, everyone, let's first get organized. As soon as we reach Baratie, we'll plan to search after that..." Luffy commented and continued.

"What are you talking about? If it's about Arlong and his group, I can handle them alone, silly girl. I may not be a fish-man, but I'm not an ordinary human either. In fact, I'm a monster!" Luffy smiled with that declaration.

Leaving Nami stunned, she clenched her hands and spoke again.

"Would you help me destroy the tyranny of Arlong in Cocoyasi Village and the nearby islands?" She asked calmly.

"How about I answer you with another question?" Luffy sighed and continued.

"Are you willing to truly be a part of this crew? What I intend to do sailing the seas will shock the entire world. I don't intend to be a Gol D. Roger; I'm more like a Rocks D. Xebec at sea. Maybe the whole world will be my enemy in the coming years, but I know I'll have a group that supports and trusts each other like a family... and they're willing to fight against all enemies. Arlong will be a flea compared to what you'll face." Luffy stopped and looked at the girl without words and continued.

"... Of course, the greatest navigator in the world is welcome here... So, I ask you, Nami, are you willing to embark on an adventure that will bring dangers thousands of times worse than Arlong? Are you willing to bear the burden that the whole world may be your enemy in the coming years, having only your crewmates to move forward with so many enemies? I won't force you, and in any case, I'm going to Cocoyasi Village to take the heads of Arlong and Commander Rat at base 16, whether you like it or not. But if you're still willing to join us, I'll make you feel like family and strengthen you to the point where you see Arlong as an insect from your past." Luffy didn't hide his intentions.

"Enemies thousands of times worse than Arlong? Being an enemy of the whole world? Getting so strong that Arlong is seen as an insect?" Nami didn't know Rocks D. Xebec, but she understood the weight of Luffy's other words. She couldn't imagine living with the whole world as her enemy.

But looking at Luffy's determination as he started talking to her, their eyes met, and she couldn't see any degree of hesitation in them, as if he had been expecting that storm to come.

'Is he really serious?' That was a question that left her stunned.

"I... I... I'm willing to join your crew!" She finally said after a few seconds of stunned silence.

How could she not? This group was quite reliable, even with people so different and of other species with different personalities; she had no doubt that they were trustworthy after spending a week with them.

"With this group, I can fulfill my dream of saving Cocoyasi Village and making the complete world map!" She told herself.

"That's great, Nami. Welcome to the crew!" Luffy had a big smile because finally, his navigator agreed to join the crew without betraying them first.

[System - Crew: Nami has joined as a member of your crew!]

"Finally..." Luffy muttered, keeping the same smile.

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