Water 7!
A mischievous-looking girl with orange hair was staring around in shock.
"It really is a city built on water!"
This place was completely different from her Cocoyasi Village; she had been worried about when she would reach Marineford.
At this rate, she would soon reach Marineford, and then all she had to do was find Esdeath!
Along the way, she had seen many things she had never seen before; if it weren't for a kind merchant ship, she probably wouldn't have made it this far with her own navigation experience.
Moreover, she hadn't encountered any pirates along the way, she didn't know why, but it felt as if many people yearned to become a Marine more than a pirate.
On the merchant ship she came on, there were quite a few people planning to go to Marineford to become a Marine.
The experiences along the way only strengthened Nami's resolve to find Esdeath and eliminate Arlong; no matter what, she had to get Esdeath to help her.
You know, as a Fishman, Arlong's natural strength is ten times that of a human!
And as one of the best among Fishmen, Arlong was incredibly strong; Nami had even personally seen Arlong crush concrete into dust with his bare hands!
"I hope Esdeath can help me!"
Looking up at the distance, Nami made up her mind; even if it meant spending all the tens of millions of Berries she had already earned, she wouldn't hesitate.
Thinking of this, Nami's mood brightened, and she stood still, beginning to look forward to the beautiful future not far away.
"Go quickly and see!"
"Let's go!"
"Really?"
"Of course, it's true! The legendary Navy Queen has arrived in Water 7!"
A group of people put down what they were holding and walked excitedly towards the port; that was a legendary figure.
They heard that even Mr. Iceberg had gone to welcome Esdeath's arrival; how could they not join in such a grand occasion!
Nami, who was in a daze, was attracted by the noise and excitedly grabbed a woman who was equally excited, asking, "Is the person you're talking about the legendary one, Esdeath!"
Just as the woman was confused, Nami's question resolved her doubts, and she opened her mouth with a smile, "Yes, that's her! If you go now, you can see her at the port!"
"She's my idol!"
The woman clasped her hands together with a lovesick expression, and hearing this, Nami took long strides and ran towards the port.
"You must wait for me!"
"The savior of Cocoyasi Village is here!"
As Nami ran with all her might, there was a hint of worry in her expression; she was afraid that Esdeath might not be a match for Arlong, and she was also afraid that Esdeath wouldn't help her.
Excitement, worry, and nervousness, all these expressions appeared on Nami's pretty face.
"Lady Esdeath! Water 7 has arrived!"
Tina saluted, secretly glancing at the shore.
It seemed like half of Water 7 had come!
"Dock!"
Esdeath, with a smile, looked towards the shore; she hadn't expected her reputation to reach such a level!
And...
The person on the shore seemed to be Iceberg, the head of Water 7, and also Tom's disciple.
Also with him were Kalifa, the secretary she had taken a liking to, and Rob Lucci and the rest of CP9.
"Is this the woman who is said to be so divine?"
Rob Lucci looked up at Esdeath, who was standing at the bow of the ship; this woman...
It was truly laughable; he was considered the strongest CP9 agent in eight hundred years, but it was just a title.
She was just a god created by the Marine, just a woman; he could destroy her with a snap of his fingers!
It was best not to disturb his mission; his five-year mission had just started to show progress, and it would be bad if it were interrupted; he wouldn't show any mercy.
At this time, Rob Lucci was just 25 years old, full of vigor and fearless!
He was currently dissatisfied with his undercover mission!
Esdeath merely glanced at Rob Lucci and paid him no mind; if he were a woman, it would be a different story, but unfortunately, he wasn't...
As soon as she stepped off the ship, Iceberg walked over with a beaming smile; he was very interested in this woman who was in the newspapers every day.
He knew quite a few inside stories about Esdeath, and there were even rumors that Esdeath had been chosen as a candidate for Fleet Admiral.
This honor was not something an ordinary person could bear.
"Mr. Iceberg, you're too kind. I'm here for some personal matters this time."
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Esdeath and her people slowly followed Iceberg towards the office.
During their walk, she would occasionally glance at Kalifa, and Kalifa did the same, secretly watching Esdeath.
Although she didn't think this Esdeath would be stronger than Rob Lucci, she was definitely a strong person; there was no doubt about that!
"Excuse me! Excuse me!"
Nami's somewhat thin figure struggled to squeeze through the crowd of onlookers, and she immediately saw the figure surrounded by others like stars around the moon.
"Miss, what's wrong?"
Tina curiously glanced at Nami, who was struggling to get out of the crowd; she was probably another fervent fan of Lady Esdeath!
"I, I have something to tell Lady Esdeath!"
"This..."
Seeing the pleading look on Nami's face, Tina hesitated; Lady Esdeath's autograph could fetch 1 million Berries in the black market!
Nami steeled herself and shouted loudly to Esdeath at the very front, "Please wait! Lady Esdeath!"
"Please save my hometown!"
When she spoke the second sentence, Nami's voice was already choked with sobs, and the attentive Tina also noticed the tattoo on Nami's arm.
It looked like a pirate crew's symbol?
Thinking of this, Tina couldn't help but frown; this little girl was a pirate, but what was this about saving her hometown?
Everyone's eyes turned to Nami; at this time, Nami, who didn't yet have the mental resilience she would have years later, suddenly felt the pressure double.
Esdeath, hearing the voice, also turned around and immediately saw Nami crouching on the ground, crying.
She feigned an expression of not knowing her and slowly walked to Nami's side, embracing her somewhat thin body due to malnutrition.
At this time, Nami had already lived under Arlong's rule for four years!
She had actually forgotten about this matter!
"What's wrong? Tell me what happened to your hometown; I'll help you!"
Her voice was no longer like her usual voice, but mixed with tenderness.
"Waaah!"
Hearing such a considerate and gentle voice, Nami's psychological defenses seemed to collapse, from the age of ten until now.
No one had ever treated her like this!
In front of the villagers, she had to be strong; in front of Arlong, she had to be obedient; outside, she had to be even stronger, but a little bit of tenderness broke through her strong yet fragile psychological defenses.
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