The two embraced each other, cackling.
They looked utterly like villains who had gotten their way.
Ever since Arlong and Captain Nezumi colluded, they had made a lot of money.
"Hmm???"
At this moment, Arlong suddenly let out a soft exclamation.
"Captain Nezumi, let me introduce someone to you."
"She is a core member of our Arlong Pirates."
Looking at Nami walking towards them, Arlong's face suddenly showed a strange smile.
"Hahaha, Nami is back!"
"So it's our companion!!"
The subordinates around Arlong, seeing Nami arrive, also voluntarily cleared a path.
The words were filled with all sorts of sarcastic remarks.
In fact, they never regarded Nami as their own companion; she was merely a tool for making money and a source of amusement for them.
"Nami, you're back!"
"Let me see what you've brought me?!"
Arlong's eyes immediately fell on the suitcase in Nami's hand.
He knew that Nami must have been working hard for that 100 million berries.
It must be filled with Berries.
Arlong picked up the rum on the table and drank it down heartily.
"This was our old agreement."
"You said that as long as I collected 100 million berries, I could buy back my village."
"Here's 100 million berries; I did it. I hope you can also keep your promise and no longer invade my village."
With that, Nami placed the box in her hand on the table in front of Arlong.
A dull thud.
The scene suddenly fell silent.
A dead silence.
You could hear a pin drop!
"Hmm?? You actually managed to gather 100 million berries??"
A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Arlong's eyes.
But he concealed it very well.
No one saw it.
He shifted his gaze from the suitcase to Nami in front of him.
"I originally thought you wouldn't be able to collect 100 million berries, but now it seems I truly underestimated you, Nami. As expected of someone Arlong values, you really haven't disappointed me!"
"However, I'm very suspicious about the origin of this money of yours now??"
"Nami, tell me quickly, where exactly did this money of yours come from??"
"Colonel Nezumi just told me that he lost 100 million berries. You wouldn't have stolen it from Colonel Nezumi, would you??"
As his words fell, Arlong's gaze turned to Colonel Nezumi beside him.
Colonel Nezumi was naturally not a fool. Hearing Arlong say this,
He immediately understood and cooperated:
"You scoundrel! I was wondering who stole the 100 million berries I hid in the safe—it was you!"
"I almost tore apart the Marine branch for that 100 million berries."
Colonel Nezumi grew more and more agitated as he spoke.
If someone who didn't know the truth saw his expression, they might actually believe he had lost 100 million berries.
"I never thought the thief was you!!!"
"I searched high and low for it, only to find it effortlessly!"
"This 100 million berries belongs to our Marine. Quickly return this 100 million berries to me!!!"
Colonel Nezumi stood in front of Nami, speaking righteously.
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