The villagers didn't ask any questions either!
About what the pit was for.
Raynor naturally wouldn't tell them, since he wouldn't share any of the money anyway.
After all!
The one hundred million belly that Nami had gathered.
Not counting it as part of Arlong's treasure was already a blessing.
A group of villagers lifted Raynor up high, celebrating this victory.
But no one noticed.
That Nami was feeling sad, leaning against a tree and quietly crying.
Raynor keenly observed this!
Of course!
Luffy also noticed.
But neither of them went up to Nami to say a word.
They knew!
Nami was making a very difficult decision.
After the excitement, the villagers put Raynor down, and soon it was noon.
At this time!
Everyone realized that someone seemed to be missing.
Luffy frowned.
Sanji took a puff of his cigarette.
Zoro was comforting his beloved sword.
After a moment, they all widened their eyes at the same time!
"Usopp?!"
They finally realized!
That they hadn't seen Usopp since last night.
Think about it!
Usopp was also facing a fish-man officer alone.
Could something have happened?
Thinking of this!
Everyone rushed out to look for him.
A group of villagers also searched the whole village.
After searching for a whole hour, they finally found Usopp sleeping soundly in a hollow.
Of course!
There was also Hachi lying next to him, not knowing if he was dead or not.
The villagers tied up Hachi and sent him to a cage.
Then Raynor slapped Usopp awake!
Usopp woke up and immediately started swaying left and right like he was drowning, saying:
"Don't, don't kill me, I'm Captain Usopp, the immortal ghost!"
Hearing this!
A group of villagers laughed out loud, and Raynor and the others felt very embarrassed.
At noon!
The villagers still set up a feast to treat these heroes who had eliminated the root of their troubles.
But at this moment!
Nami finally couldn't bear it, and walked towards Raynor.
After hesitating for a long time!
Nami finally opened her mouth and said:
"I'm sorry, I can't abandon my hometown and go sailing with you."
Hearing this!
The joyful atmosphere suddenly became serious.
Raynor and Luffy!
Had long realized that this situation would happen.
Although their expressions were serious, they didn't say anything.
Zoro was always calm!
So he didn't show any fluctuations.
But Sanji!
Showed great disappointment.
"Since Miss Nami isn't going, maybe I..."
Saying this!
Sanji seemed to realize!
That such jokes were not suitable for this occasion, and immediately shut up.
Although Usopp hadn't spent much time with Nami, he could understand her feelings.
"Um, I know what you're worried about, but what about your dream?"
This sentence!
Seemed to touch Nami's heart.
Nami frowned slightly, and two lines of clear tears fell.
"But!"
"The villagers can't live without me."
Hearing this, Usopp was also very conflicted and couldn't speak for a moment.
He stood there blankly!
The atmosphere was a little awkward for a moment.
The villagers didn't actually want Nami to leave either, so none of them spoke.
But then!
Genzo suddenly stood up.
"Hey, Nami, what are you doing?"
"This village can't tolerate pirates."
"Anyone who's been a pirate isn't allowed to stay in this village, you know?!"
Hearing this!
Nami couldn't help but cry.
"No matter what you say, I won't leave."
"I will never leave this village until it has completely emerged from the shadows!"
Hearing this!
Genzo frowned, feeling a little unbearable.
At this time, Nojiko stepped forward and patted Nami on the shoulder.
Although her expression was reluctant, she still said:
"But if you stay, we will never get out of the shadows."
"You should also go look for your dream, you probably won't find such a good pirate crew again."
Hearing these words!
Nami was silent!
It felt like ten thousand needles were piercing her heart.
She knew!
That the villagers weren't deliberately calling her a pirate to hurt her.
They just wanted to force her to leave with Luffy and the others.
Seeing that Nami's heart was wavering, Genzo immediately stepped forward.
"There's no need to say anymore, Cocoyasi Village doesn't welcome pirates."
"Leave, and come back when we no longer hate pirates."
Hearing this sentence!
Nami knelt on the ground and cried bitterly.
She didn't expect!
That the villagers would force her to leave like this.
She knew that this was their kindness towards her.
They didn't actually want her to leave, but they were all willing to fulfill her dream.
Just as this sad atmosphere was brewing, a villager suddenly came in to report.
"It's bad, a large number of warships are entering Cocoyasi Village from the south, saying they're here to讨伐 pirates."
Hearing this!
Usopp panicked first, swaying left and right, almost fainting again.
"It's bad, it's bad, the Marines are here, Luffy, let's go quickly."
Hearing this!
Luffy and the others didn't move.
Raynor didn't care either, because as long as he was there, no one could threaten them.
Zoro was a symbol of calmness!
He would never leave unless Luffy said so.
Sanji also calmly lit a cigarette and started smoking.
"It's very impolite to leave suddenly when a beauty is making a decision."
Sanji's words!
Successfully swayed Nami's heart.
Nami bit her lip, as if she had made her final decision.
Then!
She took out a dagger from her arms and frantically stabbed at the Arlong Pirates' tattoo on her left arm.
Seeing this!
Everyone was stunned.
Sanji wanted to stop her, but stopped his hand.
Luffy and Zoro were also moved.
But neither of them chose to take action.
Nami's right arm!
Was already stabbed so badly that she couldn't see the original tattoo marks clearly. Then, she gritted her teeth and looked at Luffy and said:
"Excuse me, can I join your pirate crew like this? Captain!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone was in tears.
Luffy clenched his fists and said loudly:
"Oh, of course!"
Hearing these words, Genzo, who was already heartbroken, quickly found someone to bandage Nami.
He scolded:
"Hey, can you please not do such dangerous things in the future, it worries people!"
As soon as these words came out!
Nami immediately stuck out her tongue and laughed.
Then!
She nodded solemnly.
"Yeah!"
Soon!
Nami finished bandaging her arm.
And at this time!
The Marines have already landed on Cocoyasi Village on a large scale.
Genzo sent someone to observe that they were mainly active in the southern waters and did not rashly enter the village.
Hearing the report!
Genzo quickly led Luffy and his crew to the northern waters!
This place!
Is also where the Straw Hat crew parked their ship!
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