Esdeath tightened her embrace as she listened to Nami's cries; this girl had suffered so much!
It was no exaggeration to say that she had watched their group grow, and she naturally knew what Nami had been through.
After giving Nami an apologetic look while holding her, Esdeath entered Iceberg's office and placed Nami on the sofa.
Nami had already fallen asleep by then!
For a fourteen-year-old girl to drift alone from the East Blue to Water 7 in the Grand Line, even with Nami's astonishing navigational talent, the hardships along the way were imaginable.
"You've worked hard!"
Esdeath gently stroked Nami's forehead; this little girl was too strong!
"Madam Esdeath is truly a gentle person!"
Iceberg saw all of this and was surprised that the legendary Esdeath also had such a gentle side.
Kalifa, who was with them, was also somewhat surprised; she hadn't expected to see this side of Esdeath. Indeed, one cannot judge a book by its cover!
Even though one could feel a chill when she spoke or came near, she turned out to be an unexpectedly good person.
"You're too kind, Mr. Iceberg."
Ignoring Iceberg's teasing, it seemed she would have to make a trip to the East Blue before heading to Mary Geoise.
Arlong?
This kind of extreme Fishman deserved a 'Fishy Ice Pop'!
Frozen solid, it would be quite interesting to step on, especially leaving his head intact for Arlong to witness firsthand.
...
"Bastard! How can there be such an incredibly rampant pirate!"
After listening to Nami's narration, Iceberg directly broke the pen in his hand, looking at Nami in disbelief.
At first, he was skeptical!
To think a 14-year-old girl claimed to be from the East Blue, such a thing sounded like a fantasy!
Fortunately, heaven was kind, and she arrived safely at Water 7 and even successfully found Esdeath!
If Iceberg knew that Esdeath was only 16 years old, wouldn't he be shocked for a hundred years!
Not only was she young, but she had also become the strongest woman in the world; such a person would probably not be seen again in a lifetime!
Nami looked at Esdeath with a mix of worry and expectation. Esdeath remained unmoved because she already knew!
This expression, however, caused both Iceberg and Nami to misunderstand!
"I am willing to offer 30 million to ask Lady Esdeath to help Cocoyasi Village!"
"I swear this money was all stolen from pirates; there's no money from innocent people!"
Tears welled up in Nami's eyes, as if she could burst into tears any second. What would she do if she failed?
The belief that had sustained her all the way here came entirely from Esdeath, who remained unmoved after she spoke. What should she do?
Iceberg also grew anxious and pleaded, "Madam Esdeath, I personally ask for your help. I am also willing to offer some money as a token of gratitude."
Regarding Nami's act of stealing money, Iceberg not only didn't see it as a bad thing but rather thought Nami had done a splendid job.
If all else failed, he would ask Paulie and the others for help!
Listening to their voices, Esdeath smiled bitterly and shook her head. She had merely not expressed her stance immediately and had been misunderstood, so she quickly said, "Don't worry, little Nami, I'll take care of this!"
Only after receiving a definite answer did Nami relax, and tears of happiness slid from the corners of her eyes.
If it was Esdeath, she would definitely defeat Arlong and rescue Cocoyasi Village. Little Nami quickly asked, "Then when do we depart?"
She looked at Esdeath with expectant little eyes!
Esdeath smiled and said to Nami, "We depart now!"
"Then, Lady Esdeath, how many people are you planning to take?"
If Lady Esdeath couldn't win, a few thousand Marines could still protect Lady Esdeath.
That way, she wouldn't be implicating Lady Esdeath!
"Hahaha, just me!"
Esdeath, holding Nami, vanished from Iceberg's office, a figure flying through the air.
Bang!
Bang!
The sound of Moonwalk stomping through the air was incessant!
Each time she performed Moonwalk, Esdeath's figure would appear thousands of meters away. Although she wasn't traveling at full speed, it was close!
Esdeath decided to go to the East Blue alone. Traveling by ship was too slow; it was far quicker for her to go herself.
"Ah!"
"Lady Esdeath, Arlong is very strong!"
Although she was flying, such astonishment could not suppress Nami's worry. If Esdeath lost, the consequences would be unimaginable!
Even if she could fly, she might not be able to defeat Arlong!
"Coincidentally! I'm also quite strong!"
Bang!
With another Moonwalk, Esdeath could no longer see Water 7, heading directly towards the East Blue.
Now, her stamina was such that she could use Moonwalk for several days and nights without any problem!
After all, strong opponents usually required fighting for several days and nights; merely using Moonwalk was far less tiring than fighting.
...
"Has Nami returned?"
A hint of impatience appeared on Arlong's face. Nami had actually slipped out of Cocoyasi Village without saying goodbye!
"Don't worry, Arlong, are you still worried that that little genius will escape?"
Chuu, with his long mouth, looked smug. Who would have thought they would encounter a true genius in such a place.
If she were a Fishman, Arlong probably couldn't resist taking her as his subordinate.
"Hahaha, you're right. That little girl wouldn't abandon her village; her sister is still in the village!"
Hearing Chuu speak, Arlong laughed; he had been too worried.
"Brother Arlong, it's time for us to collect money!"
"And that Marine is here again asking for protection money. Should we cripple him?"
Kuroobi offered a suggestion to Arlong. A mere human Marine was actually becoming increasingly presumptuous!
"Shark Hahaha, don't worry, he'll have to spit out everything he's taken later!"
Arlong laughed arrogantly. Humans would never be able to ride over them!
"Are we there?"
A figure descended from the sky!
Boom!
Instantly, the entire Arlong Park heard the sound.
"What was that sound?"
Could it be that the Marines were attacking them? Which Marine was so reckless? Arlong took out his saw-edged sword and walked out of the room.
"Nami, we've arrived!"
Putting Nami down from her embrace, Esdeath tidied her wind-blown hair. Little Nami was still in a daze.
How much time had passed? She had actually returned from the Grand Line all the way to Cocoyasi Village in the East Blue.
At this moment, Nami's hair was spiky, pointing upwards!
"Who's there?"
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