Kuina looked at Hera, who was explaining things for her, and sighed. She understood better than Hera why Nami lost her senses after kissing Hera.
Kuina adjusted her thoughts and explained to Hera, 'You might not have noticed, but the spiritual power in your bodily fluids makes those who come into contact with it crave it more.'
'People who come into contact with spiritual power become more eager to obtain it. That's why others, once they kiss you, unconsciously want to push you down.'
Kuina thought about her own first time kissing Hera. Her body felt as if it had tasted poison, unconsciously craving more.
Hera felt somewhat devastated in her heart and asked,'So, in that case, is my saliva like an aphrodisiac on you all?'
Kuina nodded and said, 'After obtaining the spirit crystal, I also discovered that the transformation spiritual power brings to the body is a leap in life. No one can resist this temptation.'
Then, Kuina poked Hera's cheek and said, 'Besides, who told you to be so cute? Even without this temptation, probably no one could hold back, right?'
Hera continued eating and suddenly thought of something. She looked up and asked, 'How did you all get here? Does that mean everyone already knows?'
Kuina nodded and said, 'We heard a strange rumor happened, saying a black sphere suddenly appeared on the street, and when it disappeared, a bolt of lightning appeared.'
Hearing this, Hera already understood and quickly waved her hands,'Stop, stop, I get it.'
Hera quickly ate all the food Kuina had brought in. Feeling half-full, she finally regained her strength and walked out of the room.
Half-full, Hera's mind started working again. She remembered the local specialty, Water Water Meat, and her eyes lit up once more. She called out to everyone still on the argo:
'Let's go, I'll take you to eat the local specialty, Water Water Meat. It's said to be very tender and delicious.'
Kuina, following behind, said, 'Oh, my appetite is huge.'
Hera patted her chest and said, 'Don't worry, your Captain has plenty of money. I'll definitely make sure everyone eats their fill.'
Reiju looked at Hera, who was patting her chest in assurance, and said meaningfully, 'Then I'll look forward to it. You must make sure I'm full then.'
Nami, Ain, and Kuina, who were familiar with Hera, all laughed. Ain even said directly, 'Then you might be disappointed.'
Hera sensed the hidden meaning in their words and immediately flushed red, saying, 'It's not that I can't; it's all because of the spiritual power. Are you coming to eat or not?'
Hearing Hera's words, Perona couldn't help but take out a handkerchief to wipe her tears,'So the Captain is the one always being pinned down? That's so tragic.'
But inside, she began to feel excited. According to the order of joining the ship, it should be her turn soon.
Hearing this, steam practically came out of Hera's head. She turned away angrily, but before leaving, she didn't forget to say, 'Are you coming or not? If not, I'll go eat alone.'
Everyone on the argo quickly followed. Kuina grabbed Hera's hand, 'Of course we're coming. How could we refuse the Captain's invitation?'
Just as Hera was taking the argo crew to a barbecue restaurant to eat, on the other side, CP9's superior Spandam sought out the Judge responsible for trying Tom.
Spandam said angrily, 'He should have been tried years ago. Unfortunately, the sea train let him escape. This time, we must get the blueprints for 'Pluton' from him.'
The Judge in charge of the trial looked at Spandam and said, 'No. It was already stated back then that as long as he built the sea train, the crime of building a ship for Roger would be pardoned. I won't agree to your request.'
After saying this, without giving Spandam any face, the Judge turned and left without looking back.
Furious, Spandam then sought out Lucci, who was in charge of the undercover operation, and asked, 'How are things recently? Have you noticed anything unusual about Tom? Found any clues about the blueprints?'
Lucci shook his head, 'No. Everyone at Tom's Workshop is very cautious. Moreover, both Tom and Mayor Iceburg seem to understand the World Government. It's as if they realize they're being watched.'
Spandam angrily slammed the table. They had been undercover for several years with no gains. If things continued like this, when would his dream of getting promoted using 'Pluton' ever be realized?
Lucci looked helplessly at the raging Spandam. If possible, he didn't want to waste his life as a shipwright on this island either, but now his superior was Spandam.
For no apparent reason, a thought crossed Lucci's mind: 'If only I could join the Gold City. It's said that place respects strength above all. With my abilities, I could definitely hold my own.'
He immediately cast aside this inexplicable thought: 'No, I joined the World Government for justice.'
At that moment, Spandam saw Franky's heavily armed ship docked at the port, and a plan formed in his mind.
As Hera and the others toured and enjoyed themselves, another two days passed. The day of Tom's trial finally arrived. The Fishman Tom and those concerned about him boarded the sea train and arrived at the courthouse, awaiting the Judge's verdict.
Under CP9's strict surveillance, Tom's every word and action were monitored, but he showed no unusual behavior. He didn't even meet his two disciples alone.
Spandam looked at the calm and composed Tom, growing increasingly furious, 'Damn Fishman, why won't you hand over the 'Pluton' blueprints to me? With that thing, I could even end this Great Pirate Era.'
At this time, Franky and Mayor Iceburg, whom Tom had forbidden from following him, were sitting in a tavern, intently watching the TV, waiting for news.
Franky couldn't help but complain, 'That damn old man, why won't he let me go to the courthouse? Now I'm stuck here waiting for news.'
Nearby, CP9 member Blueno, wiping a glass, was already on high alert. Seemingly indifferent, he was actually carefully listening to Franky and Mayor Iceburg's conversation.
Franky was still sulking when the Franky Family's Square Sisters, Kiwi and Mozu, ran into the tavern and found Franky, 'It's terrible, Boss Franky! The franky shogun parked at the port is gone!'
Hearing this news, Franky was shocked, his jaw practically hitting the floor. He no longer cared about drinking cola with Mayor Iceburg and rushed out in a hurry.
After successfully stealing the 'franky shogun,' Spandam ordered his subordinates to pilot this warship and charge towards the courthouse.
By noon, the trial that had captured the attention of everyone in Water Seven officially began. Hera also brought the argo crew via the sea train and arrived at the courthouse.
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