Chapter 2
"Big Bro Arlong… what do you mean by that?!"
Nami's face instantly darkened.
That was 100 million berries—eight years of her blood, sweat, and tears!
The freedom of everyone in Cocoyasi Village!
"Hey, hey, what's with that look?"
Arlong frowned in displeasure. "The money was taken by Colonel Nezumi—"
"Let go of me!"
Before he could finish, Nami began struggling wildly, trying to get her money back.
Arms and legs flailing—she looked exactly like an angry little kitten.
ヾ(＞Д＜;))))
When she realized she couldn't break free, she chomped down hard on Arlong's arm.
So hard!
Her teeth nearly cracked, but she still refused to let go.
What a stubborn girl.
She clearly couldn't bite through, yet she kept gnawing with all her might.
Arlong sighed inwardly.
In the manga, Nami was one of the most heartbreaking characters.
For Cocoyasi Village, she made a deal with the devil. She didn't care if the whole world misunderstood her.
Such a young girl carrying far too much on her shoulders.
"Liar… You're nothing but a liar!"
Nami roared, voice cracking.
Finally, she broke.
Big tears rolled down her cheeks.
Eight years of effort—gone in an instant.
Everyone on the island knew Arlong and Colonel Nezumi were in cahoots. His promise had been a cruel joke all along.
How stupid was she to ever trust a pirate?
"Even if I let Cocoyasi Village go, another 'Wu Dalong' or 'Wang Xiaolong' will just show up."
Arlong spoke earnestly, "Under my rule, at least the villagers have a chance to live. With someone else? Who knows."
He continued solemnly, "Little thief cat, weakness itself is the original sin."
"Sophistry." Nami glared at him through teary eyes, stubborn as ever.
But deep down… she wavered.
She was no longer that naive little girl.
Over the years, she had seen too many pitiful, powerless people.
Saving Cocoyasi Village was just a childhood obsession.
She knew full well—even without Arlong, pirates would keep raiding the island.
Remote islands like theirs never got timely Navy protection.
And some Navy officers were even worse than pirates. Like that scum Nezumi.
"Become my woman, and I'll continue protecting the island…"
Arlong's voice was low and tempting.
Nami fell silent.
Faces flashed through her mind—Nojiko, Ajin-san, Auntie Wang next door…
Arlong played with his stress ball, not rushing her.
After a long, long silence…
Nami let out a deep sigh.
"Big Bro Arlong… I hope you keep your word."
Against a monster like him, she was out of options.
"I never lie to my own—especially not to my woman."
Arlong declared with absolute certainty.
"Then… please be gentle, Big Bro Arlong."
Nami bit her lip.
For Cocoyasi Village. For Nojiko. For Ajin-san. For everyone.
She gave in.
"Very good. Scahaha~!"
Arlong threw his head back and laughed triumphantly.
Nami: ⊙0⊙
[Ding! Congratulations, Host! Beauty "Nami" successfully conquered. Reward: 1× Bronze Treasure Chest.]
The system chimed.
Arlong was too busy to check the rewards right now.
In his previous life, he could only waste tissue on doujinshi. Now that the girl of his dreams was actually beneath him—how could he get distracted?
Meanwhile…
Zoro and Usopp had just arrived at Cocoyasi Village.
By pure coincidence, they ran into Nojiko.
After hearing about Arlong's tyranny and Nami's past, Zoro felt deep sympathy and silently swore to defeat Arlong.
Usopp, on the other hand, was trembling in his boots: "W-Where's Luffy and the others?!"
"My 'Can't-Set-Foot-on-This-Island Disease' is acting up again! I need to get back to the ship, quick!"
Zoro: (′Д(︶︹︺)
Nojiko: …(⊙＿⊙;)
Luffy, Sanji, and the rest were still sailing toward the island…
Back at Arlong Park,
The double celebration—outside and inside—continued raging.
One hour…
Three hours…
The entire Arlong Pirates crew was now dead drunk. The park had gone quiet, filled only with the sound of snoring.
Inside the tower, peace had finally returned.
Affection +1 +1 +1…
"Human bodies really are too fragile."
Arlong looked a little depressed.
Nami was curled into a small ball—an instinctive self-protection posture.
He fetched water and gently cleaned the stains off her body.
Affection +2 +2…
As expected, women are emotional creatures.
Arlong smirked inwardly. Affection points directly affected future rewards.
After cleaning her up, he carried Nami to the bed.
Looking at her cute sleeping face, he wanted to lean in for a kiss—then accidentally caught sight of his own serrated nose in the mirror.
(＃｀д′)?
Yeah… kissing rights revoked.
Nami curled up tighter, trembling slightly, brows furrowed as if having a nightmare.
"Don't be scared. I'm right here with you."
Arlong sat on the edge of the bed and gently patted her back.
Affection +5
While comforting her, he called out in his mind, "System, open the treasure chest."
[Ding! Congratulations! Obtained 100 million berries.]
[Ding! Congratulations! Obtained the Slippery-Slippery Fruit (Supa Supa no Mi).]
Nice!
Money needs no explanation—everyone loves it.
The Slippery-Slippery Fruit could power up a crew member, which indirectly strengthened himself.
He already had someone in mind for it.
Thanks to his soothing, Nami's trembling finally stopped.
"Rest well."
Arlong lightly booped her nose, then stood up and left the room.
Click.
The door closed.
Nami opened her eyes.
Tears poured down silently.
She bit her lip hard to keep from sobbing out loud.
You big jerk Arlong… I told you to be gentle… it really hurt!!!
(.-`ω′-)
…
Arlong returned to the "battlefield." The sofa was a complete mess—torn camisole, dark red stains everywhere.
He picked up his shorts and put them on.
A cold, proud voice came from behind:
"Arlong… don't you despise humans the most?"
Kuroobi couldn't believe it.
The arrogant Arlong had actually slept with a filthy human?
Arlong didn't explain. He only said calmly,
"Nami is my woman now. Anyone who disrespects her… I'll make them wish they were dead."
What?!
Kuroobi stared at Arlong in disbelief.
He was serious? He actually planned to have little fish babies with Nami?
Didn't he know hybrid children would be discriminated against by both humans and fishmen?
Arlong himself grew up hated by humans—that's what shaped him. How could he let his own kids go through the same thing?
"Got a problem?"
Arlong shot him a sideways glance.
He was a man who would build the Divine Dragon Empire. Did he look like someone who cared about gossip?
Once he reached a certain level of power, no one would dare open their mouth anyway.
"N-No… not at all…"
Kuroobi quickly waved his hands. "I'll pass the message along right away, Big Bro Arlong."
That look in his eyes was terrifying!
へ(;′Д｀へ)
For some reason, Kuroobi felt that today's Arlong was even more terrifying than before.
"Change the sofa later."
Arlong kicked the ruined couch.
"Yes, Big Bro Arlong!" Kuroobi answered immediately.
"I'm heading out for a bit."
With that, Arlong walked out.
"Have a safe trip, Big Bro!"
Kuroobi bowed and didn't dare ask where he was going.
Nojiko… Are you ready?