LRAB Chapter 120 Ready to go, let's set sail!
Chapter 120 Ready to go, let's set sail!
Picking up where we left off, Arlong Park was completely destroyed by Goten, and Nami's hometown was finally freed from the nightmare of the past decade. After defeating the Fishman Pirates, Goten shouted to the villagers, "Alright, in return, you just need to not notify the Marines before we leave. After all, we are pirates. As for these Fishmen, leave them to me. You can go back now..."
The villagers, still wondering what was going on, were stopped by Nami, who wiped away her tears and smiled, saying, "It's alright, we'll handle it. You can go home now..."
Seeing that Nami had spoken, the villagers dispersed and went home. After everyone left, Goten tied up all the fish-men and minions, binding them together in a ball. He then asked Nami for the approximate location of the nearby Marine base, stuck the Fish-Man Pirates' insignia on the fish-men, and with a powerful throw, tossed them all away. He made sure to write "Wangten, the acting captain of the Straw Hat Pirates," on Arlong's body...
However, Goten left Hachi behind. As soon as Hachi woke up, Goten jumped in front of him and questioned, "You're all alone now. Are you going to keep fighting us or go back to your own home? The choice is yours..."
Upon hearing this, Octopus Hachi asked in confusion, "What did you say? Captain Arlong has already been defeated by you? But if that's the case, why did you leave me alive?"
Upon hearing this, Wutian simply said, "Because you're quite interesting, go home and stop causing trouble. Maybe we can become friends in the future."
Upon hearing this, Octopus Hachi cried out in alarm, "Friend? Are you kidding me? Our races are different! I'm a fish-man, and you're a human, do you understand?!"
Goten just chuckled and said, "What does it matter? Humans or fish-men, if you want to be friends, feel free to be friends. There's no difference, because we are all equal..."
After hearing this, Octopus Hachi seemed to have thought of something and finally asked, "So if one day I'm kidnapped by someone who's rich and powerful...someone you can't afford to offend, would you come to my rescue? Even if it means going against the world!"
Goten chuckled upon hearing this and replied firmly, "As long as we're friends, that's absolute. So what if we're enemies with the world? I'm not afraid of anyone. Even if it means dying, I'll fight for my comrades. No one can change that. So be my comrade, Hachi!"
Seeing this, Hachi couldn't help but shed tears. He immediately knelt down before Nami and loudly apologized, "I'm so sorry, Nami! We did such a thing to you and your family. In the end, it was because we were afraid of humans. Our leader, Tiger, dedicated his entire life to the peaceful coexistence of humans and fish-men, but in the end, he was betrayed by humans and died..."
Hachi continued, "When Tiger died, we fish-people, who had lost faith in humans, wandered here. Because of our fear of humans, we developed a strong desire for revenge. In the name of protecting fish-people, we built our own paradise, your hell, and gradually forgot Tiger's great efforts to save us from the Celestial Dragons and his ideal of harmonious coexistence between fish-people and humans..."
Upon hearing this, Goten asked, "What are the Celestial Dragons? Are they very strong?"
Xiao Hachi explained, "No, but they are naturally protected by the World Government. Once captured and enslaved, they will be trapped in endless hellish torment for the rest of their lives. No one wants to recall their time there; every second is pure torture..."
Upon hearing this, Wutian clapped his hands and said, "I understand. Alright, since that's the case, can we become friends? As long as you promise never to hurt humans again, I promise I'll help you no matter what danger you encounter in the future..."
Seeing this, Hachi decisively reached out his hand, but the next second Nami interrupted, "Wait a minute, Goten, I haven't agreed yet. After all, I haven't forgiven them for what they did here!"
Seeing this, Goten suggested, "Then let him help the village restore it to its former state, and unconditionally protect your village until a reliable navy takes over. How about compensation for that..."
After Goten finished speaking, he was instantly deterred by Nami's death glare. Goten then gestured to Hachi to run away quickly. However, the next second, Nami sighed and said to Hachi, "So what do you say? If you agree with Goten's opinion, then start helping the villagers rebuild their houses now to show your stance. After all, Goten helped me defeat Arlong and the others, and I'm just returning the favor to Goten..."
Upon hearing this, Goten immediately hugged Hachi happily and excitedly said to him, "Nami-neechan agreed, so you'd better do your best from now on! See you on the Grand Line! But don't forget to change your appearance and name later!"
So, over the next few days, a hardworking farmhand appeared in Cocoyasi Village, helping the villagers repair their houses, playing with the children, and making particularly delicious takoyaki...
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A few days later, Luffy finally arrived at Cocoyasi Village with his chef Sanji. Upon seeing this, Goten immediately said, "Captain Luffy, I've found Nami, but I don't know where the treasure is. I'm very sorry about that."
Upon hearing this, Luffy immediately praised, "It's good that Nami is back. We can earn the money again later. By the way, where is Nami?"
Upon hearing this, Wutian immediately replied, "She went to pay respects to her mother and will be back in a little while. By the way, there's a banquet tonight, so enjoy the night and we can set off tomorrow. You just happened to find a chef, so let him show off a bit."
Goten looked at the man in the suit next to Luffy and felt he looked familiar. After thinking for a moment, he shouted, "Ah! Aren't you the guy who beat up the customer?! Why you of all people...?"
Upon hearing this, Sanji immediately retorted, "Mind your own business! You'll see how powerful I am tonight. It's a banquet, isn't it? Leave it to me!" With that, he joined in the preparations for the banquet on his own.
At this moment, Luffy asked curiously, "Strange, where did Zoro and Usopp go?"
Upon hearing this, Wutian sighed and said, "Those two..."
Luffy immediately tensed up upon seeing this, but the next second Goten said, "You guys were having a blast all day yesterday and are still sleeping, so you sent me to pick you up? That's too much! I was totally sleepy too..."
Luffy's tense expression instantly turned into speechlessness upon hearing this, and he said dismissively, "What? I thought something bad had happened..."
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That evening, a grand banquet was held to celebrate Arlong's defeat. Although Luffy, Sanji, and Joseph were unaware of what had happened, who wouldn't enjoy a banquet...?
After discovering the delicious takoyaki, Sanji politely asked the chef who made it his name. Upon learning that the chef's name was "Sho-chan," the two began exchanging culinary tips...
Meanwhile, Luffy was found by the Windmill Man, who said to him earnestly, "You're Luffy, right? The captain of the Straw Hat Pirates. Nami is going to join your crew, right? I just want to warn you, if she gets bullied, none of us here will let you get away with it."
Luffy just chuckled upon hearing this, then resolutely declared, "Of course! I won't let anyone bully my crewmates, after all, I'm going to be the Pirate King!"
At this moment, Goten interjected, "So, Pirate King, are you really going to keep chatting here? There are only a few takoyaki left!"
Upon hearing this, Luffy immediately yelled at Zoro, Usopp, and the others who were eating takoyaki—"Idiots, leave some for me!"—and then promptly joined the takoyaki frenzy...
When Nami returned, the moment Sanji saw her, he instantly teleported to her side and said elegantly, "Hi, Miss Nami, I'm Sanji, the chef who's on the same ship as an angel like you. I'd also like to be your knight..."
Seeing this, Zoro and Usopp immediately retorted, "Are you an idiot?" Sanji, upon hearing this, rushed in front of the two and started fighting them. Luffy, seeing this, also joined the fray, leaving Goten and Nami speechless...
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The next day, Luffy and his crew were ready to set sail, but Nami was nowhere to be seen. Sanji immediately shouted, "Why is Miss Nami taking so long? Could it be that she doesn't want to go to sea anymore!"
Upon hearing this, Zoro remarked bluntly, "Maybe it's because some lecherous guy scared them off..."
Usopp immediately added, "That's right, after all, girls would think this kind of pervert is a creep and stay away from him..."
Sanji's anger was reignited upon hearing their words, and the three of them were locked in combat once again. Luffy, seeing this, joined the fray without hesitation. Goten, seeing this, immediately roared, "Idiot, get to work! Are you guys going to make a kid like me do all the work?"
Upon hearing this, Luffy immediately retorted, "What are you pretending to be, you weak kid? It's disgusting, ugh..." He then made a face at Goten.
Seeing this, Goten was about to make a move, but then Nami shouted from the shore, "Start the boat!" So Goten had no choice but to let Luffy go for now and prepared to set sail.
As the Going Merry started moving, Nami swiftly leaped from the crowd onto the ship, then gently lifted her clothes, revealing a multitude of wallets. She casually picked out a banknote, kissed it, and triumphantly turned to the villagers, saying, "Bye-bye, everyone..."
The villagers whose property was stolen cursed, "Damn bastards!" Then they loudly bid them farewell, "Take good care of yourself!"
With the Going Merry sailing away, Luffy and his crew officially formed the team to challenge the Grand Line...
(End of this chapter)