Nami knew what the consequences of doing this would be.
Her sister, Makino, would definitely be bullied by Reno.
But besides that, Reno treated his women very well.
He was considerate, protective, and wouldn't let them get hurt.
Most importantly, she was worried about Nojiko being alone at home.
By following Reno, they could also look out for each other.
Seeing Nami voluntarily bring up the matter, Reno naturally wouldn't just stand by.
He immediately invited Nojiko to join his crew.
With the help of the two beauties, Kaya and Makino.
Nojiko couldn't resist and finally agreed.
However, she still felt something was strange.
Was Reno really that good?!
All three women were speaking highly of him.
Tonight, Cocoyasi Village was brightly lit.
Firecrackers crackled from one end of the village to the other.
The villagers gathered and organized a grand feast to celebrate the demise of the evil dragon.
During this time, A Jian came to invite Nami and the others to join, as Nami was the hero who killed Arlong.
To be seated at the head table!
But Nami politely declined.
A Jian could only leave disappointed.
After eating and drinking to their fill.
Reno followed Nami and Nojiko to Bellmère's grave.
The two sisters wanted to tell their adoptive mother the good news of Arlong's defeat.
Reno did not get too close, only watched from a distance, giving the two women their private space.
He knew that the two women surely had many secrets to tell Bellmère.
Nami and Nojiko sat in front of Bellmère's grave for a long time.
And talked for a long time.
At first, the sisters tearfully shared the good news with joy.
But as they talked, the topic seemed to shift.
Reno didn't know what they were discussing.
He only noticed Nami and Nojiko occasionally glancing his way.
As well as Nami clenching her small fists in exasperation, and Nojiko covering her mouth in surprise.
Reno stroked his chin... Were they talking about him?!
A few more minutes passed, and the smiles on the two women's faces slowly faded. Nami took Reno's hand and walked to the grave.
Her expression was more relaxed than ever: "Mother, do you see him?! He is my man, and he treats me very well."
"Arlong is dead, and your daughter has found her home. May your soul rest in peace."
Nojiko's eyes reddened.
Reno tightly held Nami's hand, then also took Nojiko's hand, promising, "Rest assured, I will take good care of Nami and Nojiko and will not let them come to any harm."
After a sincere outpouring of emotion, the three left the grave.
Returning to Nami's home once more.
Inside the room, the atmosphere was a bit awkward, with the scent of hormones heavily exceeding the normal limit in the air.
Nojiko kept her head down, her index fingers intertwined, appearing uneasy.
She would occasionally look up to steal a glance at Reno, then quickly lower her head again.
Her heart was pounding.
Would what Nami said really happen tonight?!
If it did, what should she do?!
Actively cooperate?!
Or play hard to get?
So annoying.
Kaya and Makino nestled together, smiling faintly, ready to watch the show with composure.
Nami didn't know how to begin.
If it were other women, she naturally wouldn't care.
But this was her own sister.
"Ahem," Reno broke the silence after a long while. "Tonight, are you three going to the going merry, or are we going to the going merry?!"
"You! You go!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Nami raised her hand to express her opinion.
She couldn't let Reno discover what she had hidden.
Kaya and Makino shrugged, indicating that either way was fine.
Nojiko, realizing something, buried her head even deeper.
That 'them' probably referred to her.
Reno didn't hesitate, taking Nojiko and instantly vanishing from the room.
Whenever Reno took in a new female crew member, he would personally instruct her.
This was a custom.
Later on, it didn't matter; everyone could learn and discuss together, which was more lively.
Just as Nami breathed a sigh of relief and secretly rejoiced, an undeniable voice drifted from the air.
"Nami, dig up the money in the orange grove and use it as the Pirate Crew's future operating expenses."
"Kaya, Makino, you two are in charge of supervision."
Nami froze, then stomped her foot in anger.
She shouted outside, "Reno, that's my money!!"
On the going merry, Nojiko was still shaken.
How did she get here?!
Before she could even ask for an explanation, Reno began his navigation lessons.
Ten thousand words omitted from the process.
It continued until the middle of the night before Nojiko stopped her studies for the day.
"Rest well. Tomorrow, we will leave Cocoyasi Village."
Tucking Nojiko in thoughtfully, Reno walked into another room.
The daily routine after taking in a beautiful woman!
"Receive." Reno was too lazy to even say the word 'reward'.
[Reward is being issued]
[Congratulations, Host, for obtaining Golden Lion Shiki's current Two-Sword Style Swordsmanship!]
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