Chapter 394 - 233

Chapter 233: The Lover's Petulance!!As Cobra finished speaking, it was like a stone dropped into a deep pool, stirring up a silent ripple.The gilded hall instantly became terrifyingly quiet."Save... Alabasta?"Luffy finally swallowed the roasted meat in his mouth, scratched his head with greasy hands, his face showing pure confusion. "Did something happen here? Isn't everything fine?"He subconsciously looked at Vivi.However, the princess also widened her sky-blue eyes, her delicate face filled with shock and confusion.Clearly, she was also completely unaware of the "unreasonable request" her father was about to make."Father!""What exactly happened? Why... do I know nothing about this?"Cobra looked at his daughter's worried face and sighed heavily, the sigh filled with helplessness and the responsibilities he had to bear as a king."Just this afternoon, Marineford sent top-secret news via a dedicated den den mushi...""Alabasta has already... been targeted by that legendary great pirate, 'Golden Lion Shiki'."The three words "Golden Lion" exploded in the magnificent hall like a thunderclap.The color instantly drained from Vivi's face, turning as pale as the porcelain plate beside her.Her slender fingers subconsciously gripped her skirt, her knuckles turning white.As the princess of this country, she knew very well what the title "Golden Lion" meant.However, in stark contrast to Vivi's terror were the eyes of the core members of the Straw Hat.It was not fear, but a suddenly rising flame."Interesting..."Zoro slowly put down his wine glass, his mouth curling into a nearly ferocious arc, his single eye flashing with the cold, excited light of meeting a strong enemy."Golden Lion... I heard he's a skilled swordsman, a Great Swordsman who once clashed with Whitebeard and Roger?"He licked his lips, his hand already subconsciously resting on the hilt of his sword."An old guy of this level... it must be satisfying to cut him down!""Huu—"Sanji unhurriedly blew a perfect smoke ring, the smoke rising in swirls under the lights.His eyes beneath his blonde hair were as sharp as a hawk's, without a hint of retreat, instead carrying the playfulness of a hunter seeing prey step into a trap."Float-Float Fruit, huh? A flying turkey walking right into a trap... Cooking it must have a special flavor.""You... you guys?!"Cobra was completely stunned, the worry on his face instantly replaced by disbelief.He never expected them to be so direct, even carrying an eager fighting spirit!This completely exceeded his understanding of a "normal" reaction.Just then, a warm hand gently supported the slightly trembling Vivi.Nami walked to her side and gave Cobra a comforting and firm smile."King Cobra, you don't need to worry so much.""Because one of the important goals of our return to the first half of the Grand Line... is to come for Golden Lion!""Eh?!" Vivi and Cobra exclaimed at the same time.Then, under the focused gaze of everyone, Namiexplained."So, please rest assured!"Nami finally looked at Cobra, her orange hair looking vibrant and powerful under the lights."Golden Lion Shiki, we will definitely deal with him!"After saying this, she suddenly turned her head, a "vein" popping on her forehead, and asked through gritted teeth to someone who had already secretly reached for a huge piece of meat in the distance:"Right! Captain!""Huh?"Luffy, who was focused on "stealing meat," was startled, then grinned a brilliant smile, nodded heavily, his voice loud and clear without any gloom:"Yeah! Of course! Just blow him away!""Thank you... really... thank you everyone!!"Vivi could no longer hold back, crystal-clear tears streaming down her face, tears of joy and emotion.She looked at these familiar figures before her.The reckless but reliable Captain, the greedy but partner-cherishing Navigator, the lecherous but chivalrous Chef, the directionally challenged but world-number-one-obsessed Swordsman...As long as they were by her side, it seemed no matter how big the storm or how terrifying the enemy, they were no longer insurmountable chasms.A long-lost feeling called "peace of mind" warmly wrapped around her almost frozen heart.Cobra looked at his daughter's tearful, smiling face, then at these young people with fiery eyes and no fear.The heavy pressure accumulated in his chest seemed to have been pierced by their fearless momentum at this moment.Perhaps... the future of this country would once again be tied to these incredible young people."Mmm...!!"A melodious and charming moan, like the first cry of a nightingale in the woods, or a clear spring dripping onto jade.With the lingering charm of passion, it rippled from the deepest corner of the room, instantly melting the silence of the room.On the bed, the storm had passed, and the world returned to a peaceful breath.Nami was drenched in sweat, her snow-white skin glowing with a pearl-like luster under the Moonlight.Like a satisfied cat, she lay lazily on Luffy's solid and warm chest, every breath carrying a scorching temperature, gently brushing against his skin.Her usually shrewd and decisive face was now flushed with satisfaction.She shyly reached out, pulled a corner of the quilt, and carefully covered her exquisite body.After a long while, as her rapid heartbeat gradually calmed down, a thought flooded her mind.She suddenly raised her head, her resentful gaze shooting straight at the culprit in front of her."By the way,"she started, her voice still carrying a hint of hoarse laziness,"did you and Vivi..."Before she finished, she was staring at Luffy with a resentful expression, her eyes filled with inquiry, unwillingness, and a trace of imperceptible grievance.Hearing this, Luffy, who was enjoying the tenderness and still in a half-dream state, couldn't help but be stunned, a trace of confusion flashing in his bright star-like eyes that were always full of sunshine and confidence."Why would you think that?!"He asked back subconsciously."Of course it's because of the look in Vivi's eyes at dinner, as if she wanted to devour you alive!!"Nami frowned, accusing him unyieldingly.She turned slightly, a movement that caused the quilt to slide off quietly.A round, snow-white shoulder and the curve of her delicate collarbone were exposed to the Moonlight, outlining a breathtaking scene, adding a touch of charm,"Don't even try to lie to me! My intuition never fails!"Luffy was shocked, his gaze involuntarily captured by the beautiful scene in his arms.The Nami before him exuded a mature and full-bodied woman's charm, a fatal temptation mixed with cuteness, making him click his tongue in wonder.He had never realized that Nami could so perfectly master and bloom with such distinct charms.Whether it was the bewitching enchantress who turned the world upside down, the innocent girl who knew nothing of the world, or the proud older sister with an overwhelming aura...Every style seemed to be perfectly performed by her.Facing Nami's eyes, which seemed to be able to see through everything, Luffy knew that any lie would only make the situation worse."As of now, I don't have a substantial relationship with her!"He deliberated repeatedly before finally saying this, his tone solemn."As of now?!"Nami's charming green eyes instantly narrowed dangerously, a sharp glint flashed through her flowing gaze, and her tone became unkind, carrying a sense of interrogation-like pressure.'Damn it!'Luffy's alarm bells rang in his heart, and he cursed his misstep.He slammed his eyes shut, held his breath, tensed his body, and waited for the final judgment to arrive.However, the expected storm did not arrive.Luffy only felt a warm and moist, wonderful sensation suddenly wrap around a finger he had casually placed on Nami's waist.It was an extremely soft and delicate touch, accompanied by a slight suction, sliding and wrapping around his fingertip.Every pore on his body opened at this moment, an indescribable sense of clarity and numbness swept over him, making him feel so comfortable he almost groaned aloud.He opened his eyes in confusion, and the scene that came into view made him freeze instantly.Nami had opened her tempting cherry lips at some point and was gently, affectionately biting his finger.Her tongue tip was faintly licking his knuckles, bringing waves of scalp-tingling itchiness."Nami, you... this...?!"Luffy was somewhat shocked, his voice trembling, not knowing whether to push her away or enjoy it.Nami parted her red lips slightly and slowly released Luffy's finger.A strand of crystal-clear moisture connected her lips and his fingertip, extremely ambiguous.She raised her impeccable face, which was flushed with a moving, passionate red, and her watery eyes stared straight at Luffy, complex emotions churning within them."It's just... a little bit of fun... between lovers!!""At least... in front of me, I must be... the most special one~"This bold and straightforward declaration was like a raging fire, instantly igniting Luffy's already strong emotions.The possessiveness in his eyes burned like a prairie fire, and he could no longer hold back."Nami, I can't hold back anymore!...What should I do!"He tightened his arms, pulling Nami's soft, fragrant body tighter and deeper into his embrace.His other hand gently passed under her neck, stroking her satin-smooth orange hair, his bright star-like eyes burning with thick, inseparable love and dominance.In an instant, Nami's mind went blank.The string of reason snapped inch by inch in Luffy's hot declaration and fiery embrace.She only remembered... Luffy's physique seemed to be... the legendary indestructible body!!"Luffy,...don't!"The next second, reason returned, and the instinct for survival made her blurt out, her red lips slightly open, emitting an urgent cry with a hint of crying and panic.However, when her brain saw the undisguised, determined desire in Luffy's eyes, it completely crashed again.Only the drum-like heartbeat and the increasingly bright Moonlight outside the window remained, witnessing the re-arrival of this storm.(A quick preview: barring any surprises, this chapter will end before January 8th.)