Pirate's Freedom

Although we still don’t know what happened that day, by the time Tata Tot saw Nanami again, another week had passed.

During this period, Bellemare never came to investigate, and Tata Tot was happy to pretend that he didn't know anything.

On the side of the only [Commercial Street] in Cocoyasi Village, there are circular benches arranged in a circle under a straw-paved roof.

A little girl in a dress sits on a bench with her arms folded and her eyes closed.

A chilling aura emanated, attracting the side glances of passers-by, and some even quietly quickened their pace.

"Nami, I heard that you have something to do with me?"

Tata Tot came slowly over.

"Tata Tot..."

Nami opened her eyes, and the sharp light flashed away. More and more little boys gathered on the street corner and dispersed in an instant.

Seeing this scene, Tata Tot couldn't help but admire secretly.

Even though she has been bedridden for more than half a month, Nami's status in Cocoa West Village, which she has established with her fists since she was four years old, is still so indestructible.

A few steps away, Tata Tot stopped, put his hands in his pockets, and confronted the second sister of Cocoa West Village.

A gust of wind suddenly blew by.

Not far away, you can hear the "clack-clack" sound of the windmill rotating.

Kensuke, wearing a police uniform, was patrolling back and forth in the area.

"Don't worry, Tata Tot."

Perhaps sensing something was wrong in the atmosphere, Nami softened her tone.

"I'm not here to trouble you today."

The tense atmosphere calmed down, and Tata Tot realized this.

Perhaps because I haven't had time to get a haircut these days, my original short orange hair has covered my ears and looks much smoother.

"so……"

Tata Tote spoke in surprise.

"Nami, are you here to reason today?"

"..."

Nami's chest rose and fell rapidly.

"I'm here to talk about the ship, after all..."

"Ah! You mean [Billion Berry]?"

As if she suddenly remembered something, Tata Tot interrupted her.

"How's it going? Nami, the [paid item] is pretty good! That's my favorite work!"

"Suck--"

Nami closed her eyes, took a deep... deep breath, and let it out slowly.

"call--"

"Tata Tot, these days..."

Nami's expression calmed down.

"I have thought about it carefully. Compared with my original goal, [Billion Berry]... it has far exceeded my expectations."

"..."

Hearing what Nami said, Tata Tot tilted his head slightly, curled his tongue slightly, and blew out a short stream of air...

"Tsk!"

"Hey!"

Nami suddenly raised her head and glared at him.

"Tata Tot, you [tsk]!"

"No, no, no, Nami, you heard wrong."

Since Nami was not looking for him to fight to the death, Tata Tot immediately became uninterested.

"I have received your thanks. If there is nothing else, I will leave first. After all, Ila is still looking after the store for me."

After saying that, Tata Tot turned around and left without stopping.

"Anyway...thank you! Tata Tot!"

Tata Tote waved with his back to her, and from a distance, Kensuke could be seen approaching him, and the two of them didn't know what they were talking about.

"Okay, I've said what I need to say, now what's next..."

Nami stood up from the bench, first moved her wrists and ankles, and then did a set of arm raising exercises.

Finally, she stood there with her hands on her hips, contentedly.

"It's time to take another step forward!"

……

In fact, the Billionaire had been sailing for three days without alerting anyone.

A week ago, after a series of twists and turns, Noqigao returned to the dock alone and joined the Billionaire waiting there, as well as Ila who was still on it.

The two quickly figured out the true identity of the [Basic Template]——

Through some strange power that the ship's steward couldn't explain, the Billionaire was able to connect the two doors on the ship and the Bellemeier's house. Because no system materials were used, this template became a rare free feature.

After figuring out that they could freely go back and forth through two doors, the three of them, including Nami, who was physically disabled and strong-willed, made a bold decision immediately after discussion.

After intensive preparations, the Billionaire sailed off the coast of Zhumeida Island four days later.

In Nami's heart, the [Profiteer Module] that wanted money certainly made her resentful.

However, the [Automatic Sailing System] is not a [paid item], so it should be considered a blessing among misfortunes.

Because this almost completely removes the physical burden of sailing.

So much so that, relying solely on Noqigao and Ila, they could spare time during the day and take turns getting up at night...

The Billionaire has been sailing in one direction on the vast sea without incident for three days.

Today is a symbolic day - with Nami recovering from her illness and returning to the team, the three-person team will finally decide on their first destination.

……

On the sea, a graceful white sailboat rides the wind and waves. On the front deck, three beach chairs are arranged in a row. Three little girls each hold a glass of orange juice and look at the sea ahead.

"Everyone!"

Holding up the orange juice in her hand, Nami was in high spirits.

"Are you ready!"

"Oh~!!" x2

Amid the cheers, the three of them drank the orange juice in one gulp.

"Rogertown!"

Nokigao said without thinking.

"Glass Bead Island!"

Ila raised her hands at the same time.

"Which one is it?"

Nami was impartial.

"Rogg Town or Glass Bead Island?"

"I want to see [One Piece]'s execution platform!"

“I want to go to the main store of [Sumo Panda]!”

"...!"

Noqigao and Ila turned to look at each other at the same time.

"..."

After some eye contact.

"Go to Glass Bead Island first, then go to Rogge Town!"

Nokkigao spoke first, and Ila followed closely.

"Then head straight towards the Grand Line!"

"Well--"

Making a tent with her hands, Nami identified the direction.

"We turned the steering wheel to the south and headed towards Glass Bead Island."

She walked to the helm in front and steered the sailboat.

"that's it--"

Nami held the rudder with both hands and her tone was particularly cheerful.

"Straight forward!"

……

After a while, the excitement subsided.

"..."

Looking at the sea that had not changed at all in front of them, the three little girls lay in a daze for a while, then lay down on the beach chairs, gradually becoming sleepy.

But not long after, after frowning and tossing and turning for a while, Nami suddenly opened her eyes and stood up suddenly from the beach chair.

"..."

The inexplicable sense of depression piled up in her heart, making it impossible for her to sleep peacefully no matter what.

"Hey! You turned me around so much that I almost felt dizzy!"

Seeing Nami spinning around in circles and shaking her head like a headless chicken, Nokigao said strangely.

"What's wrong with you? Nami?"

"Something's not right."

Nami couldn't help but touch her arm, and a layer of fine pimples arose on her white and tender skin.

"like……"

Nami's little nose wrinkled up and down, sniffing the water vapor in the air carefully.

"So quiet...Nami..."

Dozing off for a while, Ila responded to her in a daze.

"The sky is so blue..."

"...!"

Nami was suddenly startled and blurted out.

"A storm is coming!"

"The weather looks fine."

Looking at the clear sky in front of her, Nuo Qi sat up and said a little doubtfully.

"Nami, are you sure?"

"Feel it! Feeling tells me so!"

"Really? Are your feelings accurate?"

"I don't know! But there's not a breath of wind now,"

Nami's expression was serious.

"All right……"

Nuo Qi stood up slowly.

"Nami, what should we do next?"

"Wait a minute, let me think..."

Nami paced back and forth in front of the beach chair.

"Ah! That's right! Nokigao! Ira!"

Nami stopped and clapped her hands with a 'pop' sound.

"Move everything to the cabin first!"

"Yes! Captain Nami!"

Nokigao smiled and saluted.

"Disgusting~! What are you talking about~!"

Two red clouds appeared on Nami's face.

"Bailey reef the sails!"

"Order confirmed, Captain Nami."

All the sails began to fold and contract.

"Bailey! Even you!"

Nami had a tendency to become angry.

"Get up, Ira, wake up!"

"Um... um..."

Ila rubbed her eyes and stood up slowly.

"Nami...what's the matter..."

……

Although Nami was keenly aware of the signs of the storm.

But before experiencing it personally, she obviously didn't know--

In the unpredictable sea, how short-lived can the calm before the storm be.