Chapter 239 - 78

Chapter 78 In Memoriam! Setting Sail!As the sunlight bathed the land, the lively party came to an end."Ah ha!"Luffy yawned, then felt a sense of restraint. Looking closely, Nami was lying obediently in his arms, her fair, tender hand resting on his shoulder.Her smooth satin top and slightly pleated white skirt showed off her good figure while also making her look elegant and dignified... Her light golden hair was disheveled, scattered over her shoulders. Her exquisite, perfect face, small, upturned nose, beautiful eyes... combined with an intoxicating fragrance emanating from her body.Gradually, Luffy's gaze changed, becoming somewhat fervent."Mm-hmm!"Nami opened her bright eyes, and seeing this scene, she froze."Luffy, I... I didn't mean to!"Luffy's unwavering stare made Nami a little shy... Just as she tried to escape, her soft hand was immediately grasped, and she was pulled fiercely into his embrace."Luffy... Mmmph!"Luffy forcefully kissed Nami's soft, tender lips, which carried a hint of fragrance.Their lips touched lightly, their breaths intertwined. Nami's heart skipped a beat; it was a silent yet passionate declaration of intimacy."Mmmph!" After a long while, Nami gently patted Luffy's chest. Luffy's arm around her loosened slightly."Hoo!" Nami gasped for breath, a silvery thread connecting their mouths.Nami's entire body was pressed against Luffy's, her eyes hazy."Luffy...!?""Mm!"Luffy held Nami's soft body, his nose gently inhaling the fragrance of her hair... After a long time, Luffy got out of bed first. "Nami, remember to change your clothes!"He saw Nami on the bed wearing only a single shirt, picked up the outer garment from the floor, and handed it to her."Mm-hmm! Okay!"Nami took the clothes, revealing a sweet smile.Luffy walked out of the room, leaning against the railing and looking at the rising sun."Ding, congratulations to the host for defeating Gekko Moriah, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.""Reward: 1. Devil Fruit ability greatly improved! 2. Special den den mushi: able to instantly create countless den den mushi, capable of calls, video, and even selling! (Ignores any blockage) 3. Random Enhancement Card x1: able to randomly enhance a human body or weapon, random range: host and host's companions!"'Use Random Enhancement Card!' Luffy gave the command."Ding, Enhancement Card in use... Enhancing host's Observation Haki, 79.9 (Advanced) → 82.5 (Top-tier), Awakening: Hearing the Voice of All Things. Devil Fruit ability enhancing... 69.9 → 79.9"A warmth flowed through Luffy's limbs and bones, followed by an extreme perception.If he wanted, he could even see the antennae of an ant ten thousand meters away.Moreover, he heard all kinds of sounds: wind, clouds, earth... He seemed to have become the darling of the world."Hoo—!" Luffy exhaled a white breath. "It seems I can try to develop a new form. Relying on old tricks is not good after all!"Luffy had long wanted to develop new forms, but his Devil Fruit ability wasn't developed enough.But now, perhaps he could try.If there's a Rubberman shaped like an ape, and a Snakeman shaped like a snake, then... could he create a Birdman or even a Dragonman?...The revolution has not yet succeeded, more effort is needed!...Luffy was still at the bow, looking towards the future.Suddenly, he found a round, plump thing clinging to his arm.He turned his head and, sure enough, it was Namiholding his arm, her exquisite, delicate face resting on his shoulder, a hint of cunning in her bright eyes.It was clear that after last night, Nami had changed a lot; at least her feelings for him had become obvious!"Luffy,... come with me for a walk!"Nami pulled his arm without explanation and ran towards Thriller Bark... Two days later, a grave was erected somewhere on Thriller Bark.Brook, Chopper, Franky, and Usopp stood before the grave."That's great, Mr. Usopp, Mr. Franky!" Brookgratefully faced the three.Franky put his hands on his hips. "No need, no need! This small matter is nothing at all!""What a magnificent grave. It's a pity we can't take you with us.Thriller Bark came from the West Blue, it's the land of your homeland, so you can rest in peace!"Soon, the three left, and Brook stood alone before the grave, playing his violin... Melodious music drifted through the graveyard, and colorful butterflies gathered nectar from vibrant flowers.Suddenly, Zoro walked over and plunged a sword, sheath and all, into the earth."Is that?" Brook looked at the sword stuck in the ground."The deceased sword—yubashiri. Let me leave it here as an offering of mourning!" Zoro clasped his hands together, praying devoutly."However, you really had bad luck joining us!""Huh?"Zoro grinned, "We, this group of people,... are quite troublesome, aren't we?"...Soon, everyone gathered at the port."It's time to start the next adventure!" Luffy's expression was excited."Oh, by the way, this is Mama's Vivre Card, for you." Lola took out a white paper, tore it in half, signed one half, and handed it to Nami."That's great! Captain Lola's Mama is a very powerful pirate, you know!" a subordinate chimed in from the side."What's a Vivre Card?" Nami was a little confused."A Vivre Card is...!""I see!" Nami exclaimed, then stroked her chin in thought, her gaze shifting to Luffy."By the way, Luffy, the one Ace gave you, could it be...!"Luffy sighed and took out the burning Vivre Card from his straw hat."Burned?"Lola snatched the Vivre Card."A Vivre Card actually reflects its owner's life force! This person... must be very important to you.""Mm!" Luffy nodded firmly. This wasn't the first time he had taken out the Vivre Card. Ever since he gained his God's Eye, he had been staring at the Vivre Card almost every night.Lola's face suddenly darkened."Although I'm very sorry, this person's life... is slowly fading away!""Huh?" Nami immediately tensed up, looking at Luffy, only to see him... completely silent, as if he had already become accustomed to it.Soon, the thousand sunny raised its sails and departed from Thriller Bark.Everyone was waving goodbye."Goodbye, everyone!""We will never forget this kindness, Straw Hat!""Sun, thank you for letting us see the sun!"Under everyone's grateful gazes, the thousand sunny sailed towards a more distant unknown."Luffy, are you really okay?" Nami came to Luffy's side, a little worried."Are you talking about Ace's Vivre Card? It's fine!" Luffy put his right arm directly around Nami's shoulder, smiling."We are pirates; when we meet again, we'll be enemies!"Luffy took the drink Sanji handed him. That's right, ever since that night, Nami had banned him from alcohol.Of course, if he really wanted to drink, then... there was nothing that could be done!Luffy took a sip."Ace has his own adventure. To see him, let's wait until he and we meet on the sea. Then,... we'll see who is the true Pirate King!""Does that even need to be said?" Zoro leaned on his sword, a grin on his face."You will definitely become the Pirate King, Luffy!" Nami's eyes clearly showed her admiration.Every member of the Straw Hat Pirates wore a confident smile, as if that position, which seemed unattainable to ordinary people, was within Luffy's grasp!"Hahahaha! Cheers!" Luffy raised his drink."Cheers!!"(Thriller Bark Arc End)