Chapter 112 – Desert Fashion Show and the Sand Crocodile's Bad Mood
The heat was literal.
The air itself felt like it wanted to roast them alive.
But it didn't stop Nami, Carina, and the rest from dragging Vivi straight into Nanohana's shopping district.
Compared to East Blue towns, Alabasta's exotic flair hit them like a spice bomb.
In minutes, Aike's arms were buried under bags.
"Hikari, you sure you don't want to join?"
He handed the load to Doyu and glanced at the only girl still with him.
Yakumo and Hinata had been kidnapped by Nami and Carina. Nojiko, Izumi, and Guren went along. Kaya hit the bookstore. Kuina and Tashigi started their "hunt for famous blades" quest (Aike gave it a week before despair set in).
Hikari shook her head.
"Not interested."
Classic Hikari—shopping was for mortals.
"Fine. Walk with me then."
Aike didn't push. He just took her on a lazy stroll through the bazaar.
Lunchtime rolled around.
When the shopping squad returned, they had swapped their usual outfits for full desert-dancer chic.
Exactly like the belly-dancer outfits from Aike's previous world.
Exposed midriffs, flowing silks, gold jewelry—the works.
Aike's brain blue-screened.
Alabasta was hot. The outfits were designed accordingly… aka very bold.
Thanks to Aike's gradual "cultural education," the girls had changed on the ship and saved the reveal for him.
While Tom finished dinner, they staged an impromptu fashion show.
"Hehe! Boss, what do you think?"
"Hot or what?"
Nami and Carina spun, grinning like cats who'd stolen cream.
"Extremely approved."
Aike gave two enthusiastic thumbs up.
Seeing how much he liked it, the evil duo exchanged a look and shoved the rest forward.
"Vivi and Nojiko too!"
Vivi, desert princess in her natural habitat, owned the look—royal elegance mixed with pure temptation.
Nojiko's tanned skin made the outfit lethal.
Then Nami and Carina flanked him, each locking one of his arms against very soft, very warm barriers.
Nojiko hesitated, blushed, then joined the hug pile.
Vivi bit her lip, stepped in last.
Instant surround-sound fragrance and warmth.
Aike's brain: 404 error. Dragon status: fully awake.
Good thing he'd sent Yakumo and Hinata on an "errand" earlier. This scene would have corrupted them for life.
He was two seconds from dragging everyone below deck when Tom rang the dinner bell.
Cue Nami and Carina's evil giggles and Aike forced to bottle the raging fire.
But the night was young.
That evening, brand-new outfits were sacrificed in droves. Nami and Carina received their well-deserved "punishment." The Kamui dimension echoed with high notes.
The two eventually called for reinforcements.
"..."
"Nojiko?!"
In the dim light, Aike blinked—then grinned like a wolf.
New achievement unlocked.
Meanwhile,
the same day the Libra docked in Nanohana,
Crocodile received the report in his Rain Dinners office.
"They're already here?!"
He crushed the paper in his hand, face dark.
"And that princess actually had the guts to infiltrate Baroque Works. More spine than her coward father."
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