Chapter 147Whether in the era of the former Pirate King or the current post-Pirate King era, this is an unprecedented highest bounty in the first half of the Grand Line for pirates throughout history.Not to mention the Four Emperors.Even Gol D. Roger back then never had such a crazy act or such a high bounty at this stage!Causing a ruckus at Enies Lobby, escaping a Buster Call unscathed, and most importantly, being able to confront an Admiral head-on—Aokiji has already acknowledged Luffy's strength in this regard.Each of these is enough to raise his threat level to the highest.What's more, some of the top Vice Admirals present, such as Momonga and Doberman, have vaguely learned through Aokiji or other channels about the one-in-a-million King's Disposition this man possesses!660,000,000 Berries!This figure has broken through the ceiling of pirate bounties in the first half of the Grand Line; it is a bounty amount only fitting for top-tier grand pirates who dominate the New World.Furthermore, if one carefully observes the composition of the Straw Hat.The Captain possesses the King's Disposition, and his subordinates—swordsman, cook, Navigator, sniper, archaeologist, and doctor—each perform their duties, with balanced strength and immense potential.This doesn't resemble a disorganized ordinary pirate crew; instead, it's like the Iron Wall Pirates, famous in the New World for their balanced cadre strength and extremely strong team cohesion.Could this be another Red Hair Pirates?!A chill spread through the hearts of all the MarineVice Admirals.That's a Four Emperors crew....Meanwhile, at the pinnacle of world power, Holy Land Mary Geoise, in the Room of Power of Pangea Castle.Five figures, some standing, some sitting, dressed in black suits, exuded an aura that was either majestic, refined, fierce, steady, or ethereal, but without exception, they all radiated the absolute authority of controlling the world.They are the highest authority of the World Government—the Gorosei.A latest internal Marine report and that 660,000,000 Berries bounty poster were placed on the coffee table before them."So, Red Hair's side has also started to make moves?"The bald Gorosei holding shodai kitetsu gently tapped his finger on the armrest of the sofa, his tone betraying no emotion.The Marine general reporting below kept his head down, not daring to look directly: "Yes, according to our intelligence, although Red-Haired Shankshimself has not personally moved, his forces are exceptionally active at sea by indirectly sending envoys. Their target seems to be the Whitebeard Pirates.""Whitebeard?"The handsome, blonde Gorosei frowned slightly, "Allowing Whitebeard, the strongest pirate in the world today, to come into contact with the most unpredictable Red Hair is too dangerous.""Indeed."The Gorosei with the birthmark on his forehead agreed, "Although Red Hair appears carefree, his vision and scope far exceed ordinary pirates. Any action of his could disturb the balance of the entire sea."The Gorosei with long, white curly hair slowly spoke: "However, he shouldn't be a man who would easily change the world's pattern for selfish reasons. His actions often have deeper motives. For now, do not act rashly; close observation is sufficient."The reporting Marine left."The most important problem now is him."The last Gorosei, wearing a black flat hat and sporting a handlebar mustache, turned his gaze to the bounty poster on the coffee table.Everyone's eyes focused on that photo.Luffy in Gear 5: Nika Form!"Monkey D. Luffy." The bald Gorosei holding shodai kitetsu uttered the name, his voice carrying a hint of imperceptible gravity, "The Clan of D, and that Fruit whose name we've hidden for hundreds of years.""This photo cannot be circulated."The blonde Gorosei said decisively, "We have already used our authority to distribute bounty posters worldwide using his normal state photo. The Nika Form and name must be concealed.""The Will of D, the legendary natural enemy of gods, and the Nika Fruit, which symbolizes liberation and freedom and is named after the Sun God. Now they are gathered in one person." The Gorosei with the birthmark on his forehead spoke in a low voice, "The danger level of this person no longer allows us to ignore him in the slightest.""Most pirates are impulsive and reckless individuals."The white curly-haired Gorosei pondered, "Could it be that the Fruit with its own will saw this very quality in this boy?""Regardless, this group of people must be given the highest level of attention." The Gorosei with the flat hat concluded, his eyes sharp as an eagle's, "The appearance of the Nika Fruit, especially in this awakened form, will cause a huge impact on the foundation of the World Government's rule."Especially in the current context.Potential contact between two Four Emperors, vacant Shichibukai positions, Enies Lobby openly destroyed...A brief silence fell within the Room of Power.Chapter 215: You're Not Allowed to Move!"Why aren't you resting?"The girl's voice sounded beside him.Nami looked at Luffy beside her.On the deck, everyone, exhausted from the intense battle and subsequent tense escape, lay scattered, their light snores rising and falling.After a day, they had finally shaken off Garp's relentless pursuit, and everyone was worn out.The going merry was secretly sailing towards Water 7, using the pre-sunrise night and the occasional breeze summoned by Vivi. After the earth-shattering events at Enies Lobby, the World Government's eyes were surely fixed on them, but with no new ship yet, Water 7 was a place they had to risk returning to.Vivi was one of the most exhausted, having continuously used the power of the Wind-Wind Fruit to assist in navigation, her face somewhat pale. She was now leaning against Nico Robin, both deeply asleep by the ship's rail.Although Nico Robin's physical exertion was less than Vivi's, the experience at Enies Lobby, facing the coercion of CP9, her internal struggle, and the ultimate decision to declare war on the World Government, had left her mentally and emotionally drained, making it difficult to recover quickly.Their heads rested against each other's shoulders, black and azure hair gently intertwined, as if supporting each other in their dreams. Namitiptoed over and covered them with a jacket, fearing the chill of the night dew.The others looked similar: Zoro held his sword, leaning against the mast base, his head nodding, yet still maintaining a certain vigilant posture. Sanjiwas asleep by the kitchen door, and Usopp and Chopper were sprawled out in the center of the deck without any regard for their image, Chopper's small hooves occasionally twitching, as if still running in his dreams.But Luffy was not.He was doing sit-ups in an open space on the deck, fine beads of sweat seeping from his forehead, but his breathing remained steady and strong."Can't rest a bit."Luffy heard the voice, his movements not stopping, his gaze falling on Nami, "You must be tired too, I'll keep watch."He felt that the day he could rest would be when he became the Pirate King?Anyway, it would definitely be a long time before things settled down.Nami walked to his side, the soft light completely outlining the girl's figure.Soft orange hair fell across her forehead, a casual ponytail tied at the back of her head, with a few playful strands clinging to her cheeks.She wore a white fitted short-sleeved top that accentuated her developing curves, and gray capri shorts that revealed a section of her shapely, fair calves. Her whole being exuded youthful vitality, yet also carried a hint of resilience from having weathered storms.How could she not be worried? This was after a major battle, and Luffy was still the most exhausted person in that fight.But this kind of Luffy truly gave her a very reliable feeling."Hmph, always showing off."Nami tucked a strand of hair, blown by the sea breeze, behind her ear, looking down at the still moving Luffy, her tone a mix of helplessness and an imperceptible concern, "But if you keep this up, you'll break down."She didn't dislike this hardworking and disciplined Luffy; in fact, she found him extraordinarily charming."It's fine, my body is tough."Luffy exhaled."My grandpa trained me since I was little; he'd throw me into the forest every few days, then tie me to balloons and throw me into the sky. He always said my vitality was like a cockroach's."Nami finally understood where Luffy's abundant vitality came from."This is different."Saying that, Nami leaned down and squatted gracefully in front of him, extending her hand, seemingly wanting to stop him from tormenting himself further."I'm telling you~"Her tone was drawn out, carrying a hint of coquetry she herself hadn't noticed, "Now you can do something relaxing, right?"She remembered seeing Nico Robin letting Luffyrest his head on her lap to study before, and seemed to understand Luffy's peculiar learning method.There was physical training like this, and also various theoretical studies.He just wouldn't let himself stop for a moment.Luffy's movements slowed slightly, and he asked somewhat puzzledly, "Like what?"He indeed had a belly full of grievances.Immediately after a major battle, he had to dive into training, as if he were a robot.But the fierce battle with Aokiji and Garp's pursuit made him keenly feel the gap between himself and the top powerhouses.Because he wasn't strong enough, he was pursued so miserably. So, in order to truly protect his companions next time, instead of barely escaping, he had to seize every minute and second to get stronger.The system's tasks and punishments were one aspect, but at this moment, it was more his own burning desire to become stronger."There are other ways."Nami didn't feel her voice carried a hint of resentment; instead, she found the tone a bit cute, as long as it made him stop, "For example, when Robin gave you a lap pillow before, weren't you still able to study?"She blinked, her hint obvious."I can, but…"Before Luffy could finish speaking, Nami sat down, then patted her shapely legs, pressed together and covered by her gray shorts, signaling him to lie down.Luffy blinked, seemingly a little surprised, but still obediently stopped his sit-ups, moved his body, and rested his head on Nami's soft and elastic thighs."If you can, then stop with the nonsense."Nami looked down and glared at him, her face slightly flushed, forcing herself to remain calm. Feeling the heavy weight on her lap and the warm breath coming from the boy, her heartbeat involuntarily quickened a few beats."Nami, when did you become so domineering?" Luffy looked up at Nami's face, so close to him, and said with a smile.From this angle, Nami's jawline was graceful, and her orange eyes appeared exceptionally clear in the light."Hmph hmph,"Nami seemed pleased with Luffy's compliment, her eyes curving into a slight smile, revealing a hint of smugness, "I've always been like this.""Then let's begin."Luffy said, turning his head slightly, his cheek unconsciously rubbing against Nami's leg, his warm breath just brushing the small section of Nami's thigh skin exposed outside her shorts."!"Nami's face instantly turned crimson, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. She quickly reached out and straightened his face, her voice tinged with panic: "Don't move around!"That breath was ticklish, tickling all the way to her heart."So, do you want me to look at you?"Luffy was quite obedient, no longer moving around, but his eyes were fixed on Nami.Stared at by his burning gaze, Nami involuntarily shrunk her neck, her gaze shifting, yet she couldn't help but quickly glance at him, her eyes sparkling, her face still flushed, she mumbled softly, "It's, it's not impossible."Luffy smiled, no longer teasing her.Because the system-mandated physical training time in his daily plan had just passed, it was now precisely the time to learn navigation knowledge with Nami.Chapter 216: No More PinchingLuffy could indeed multitask, discussing knowledge with Nami in this relaxed posture while reviewing previous battles and contemplating the use of Haki in his mind.This, to some extent, counted as rest.Luffy felt a bit sad inside.So, Luffy began to ask questions about the Nautical Meteorology he had previously studied, or share some of his wild ideas.Nami could initially answer seriously, but being constantly stared at by Luffy, and feeling his weight and warmth on her lap, her cheeks remained flushed, and her thoughts became somewhat sluggish.As a result, a bored Luffy secretly grabbed one of Nami's hands, which was placed by his side, and began to play with it, which, to some extent, counted as doing three things at once.Nami's hand trembled slightly, and she instinctively wanted to pull it back, but Luffy held it tighter.She struggled for a moment, couldn't get free, and simply averted her gaze, pretending to look at the distant sea, and said in a muffled voice:"You.""What about me?"Someone shamelessly asked, his fingers unconsciously caressing the back of Nami's hand, the delicate touch making him feel quite comfortable.This kind of relaxation was addictive.But Nami had offered it herself.
