Stussy went back to her room to catch up on sleep, exhausted from the previous night's activities with Noro.
Sunrise had brought another round of... activities.
But looking at the Beli before her, Stussy felt it was all worth it.
Noro, on the other hand, was doing much better.
What bullshit about only overworked oxen, not infertile land.
In this battle, he'd clearly shown the world that the tables had turned.
If Stussy didn't beg for mercy, he could plow her forever.
After lunch, Kaido called Noro to go drinking at the tavern in town.
While waiting for the pirate ship to be built, Kaido and Noro had nothing to do.
The ship was still under construction, and Noro didn't want to cause any trouble that would attract the Marines.
Kaido, when he had nothing to do, liked to drag Noro to the tavern for drinks. He had terrible drinking habits and loved to drink.
Every time the two came to the tavern, the surrounding area became a deserted zone.
Kaido tilted his head back, gulping down a large cup of sake, letting out a contented, hearty laugh: "Worororororo..."
Then he slammed his hand on the table, urging Noro, who was holding his wine glass, "Drink up, Noro, you're always so slow when we drink."
Heh, who drank like you, treating sake like water?
But Noro didn't spoil Kaido's mood, downing the wine in his glass.
Kaido laughed again, "Worororororo... That's the spirit."
The bartender discreetly refilled their glasses, then ran off at Kaido's gesture.
Seeing this, Noro wanted to complain. If you can't use eye signals, don't use them. You just scared him away.
With no one to disturb them, Kaido's expression turned serious, his voice heavy, "Noro, are you and Stussy together?"
Noro nodded slightly. There was no point denying it. Stussy had been so loud last night, Kaido would have to be deaf not to hear.
And he hadn't avoided anyone when he'd taken the Beli to Stussy's room this morning. Everyone on the ship probably knew by now.
Kaido didn't care about the mere 1 billion Beli.
Since the Skypiea trip, he'd lost his sense of money. Beli was no different from paper in his eyes.
Moreover, Noro had led them to the golden city of Skypiea. It wouldn't be wrong to say the money was Noro's.
He was just worried that Noro would be bewitched by that woman Stussy.
Kaido frowned, saying seriously, "Noro, that woman isn't simple. You were the one who warned me she was unreliable when she first came."
Noro smiled calmly, "I know, but why turn down something that's offered, right?"
Kaido looked worried, "I'm afraid she has ulterior motives for getting close to you. Don't let her sell you out and help her count the money."
Noro picked up his wine glass, swirling it gently, unconcerned, "Don't underestimate me, Kaido."
Seeing Noro like this, Kaido didn't say anything more. That woman really had skills. It had only been a few days, and she'd already seduced Noro.
Just like she'd done with Whitebeard on the Rocks Pirates...
Wait, had he forgotten the most important point? Stussy was Whitebeard's woman!
Noro, you slept with Whitebeard's woman!
Kaido's expression turned grave, his eyes filled with unease, "Noro, do you know Stussy has another identity?"
"What?" Noro asked, puzzled. He didn't know what Kaido was referring to.
Kaido said with unprecedented seriousness, one word at a time, "She's Whitebeard's woman."
Tch, was that all?
Stussy was a little chef, but outsiders didn't know that.
The entire sea knew she was close to Whitebeard, and pirates, with their personalities, naturally assumed they were together.
That's why Stussy could travel the seas under the banner of Whitebeard's favorite woman.
Most importantly, Whitebeard hadn't denied it!
But there was no need to tell Kaido the details.
Noro's lips curved upward, revealing arrogance and recklessness, "I slept with Whitebeard's woman on purpose. Why else would I sleep with her?"
Kaido was stunned by this unexpected answer!
But...
How reckless, he liked it!
As expected of the Beasts Pirates' vice-captain!
Kaido couldn't help but pat Noro's shoulder, laughing loudly, "Worororororo... Noro, that's you, bold enough!"
"Let's drink!"
"Let's drink to your bold actions!"
Noro's wine glass lightly clinked against Kaido's large glass, then they each tilted their heads back, downing the contents.
Kaido waved for the bartender to come over and pour more sake. The bartender didn't dare complain, running over immediately.
Kaido and Noro drank, chatting about everything under the sun...
Noro knew Stussy better than Kaido did. After all, Noro had transmigrated. He knew what Stussy would do in the future.
That's why, last night, after their pleasure, he'd injected venom into Stussy's body.
It was a special venom, harmless to Stussy's body, but it would quickly fuse with her blood.
And Noro, with a special sense, could find Stussy's location at any time.
It was like Stussy's Vivre Card was in his hands.
Not only that, but the fused blood would further influence Stussy, subtly making her closer to him, more dependent and obedient.
Soon, Noro would have his own "Nami."
It sounded powerful, but it was actually useless.
If someone weaker than him was disobedient, Noro would just kill them. Why bother with all the effort?
And those who were about as strong as him, or even stronger, couldn't be poisoned.
It was just that Stussy was good-looking, and Noro planned to keep her as a plug-in.
Night!
Noro lay on his bed, waiting for the beauty to visit.
In Stussy's room, watching the moon climb higher and higher, Stussy grew increasingly restless and uneasy.
She'd learned her lesson, but she was about to make the same mistake again.
Noro had agreed that she could spend the money however she wanted, but her brain was controlled by Beli, and she'd agreed to go over again tonight.
And she'd be on top.
But if she didn't go, would that bastard use it as an excuse to take back his promise that she could spend the money however she wanted?!
Looking at the chests of Beli in the room, Stussy bit her lip.
No, absolutely not!
She couldn't allow that!
She'd already given up her body, what difference did one more time make?
If it really came down to it, she'd just use her charm, beg a little.
Or...
She could make Noro take a different path.
Stussy stopped hesitating, changing into a loose white printed T-shirt, paired with black shorts, and sneakers.
The simple outfit looked fashionable and energetic on Stussy.
Stussy came to Noro's door, hesitated for a moment, then gently knocked.
Seeing Stussy push open the door and enter, Noro's lips curved upward.
The night was long.
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