239 As expected, let me come with you

Show less"Are you done?" 

Somehow, while with this ship, they could arrive at Nami's home quickly, they decided to move around first since it seemed Nami wanted to relax for a bit.

At the same time, Masa also needed time to take down Perona, who worked together with Kalifa and Tashigi. 

As expected, Tashigi with the Sube Sube no Mi was great; her skin and everything were so smooth that she felt so comfortable to hold. 

Fortunately, 

Still, watching Nami, who had dressed up and even changed into new clothes, Masa had to say that the main heroine of One Piece was really great, he thought. 

"Yes." 

Carina nodded in a relaxed manner, but Nami was all tense since Masa was a king! 

In the eyes of the public, even if many people didn't respect their own kings, in front of them, they had to show their respect, and frankly, compared to those failed kings, Masa's image really suited the image of a king in Nami's mind. 

Moreover, Masa's tale had circulated on the sea, his legendary achievements and many others. 

Yet, the doubt of whether Masa could really defeat Arlong Pirates, the pirate who had haunted her home for so many years, still existed within Nami's mind. 

"Do you think that I can't win against the pirates at your home?" Masa asked calmly. 

"..." Nami. 

"Nami..." Carina was speechless by Nami, who couldn't believe in their powers after all of that. 

"It's fine. The terror of that pirate has been on her for so many years, and they are her source of fear, so it is natural that it is hard for her to believe me." 

While many had heard of the cruelty of war, no one really knew how fearsome and dangerous it was, as many hadn't seen it. 

While many knew how powerful the nuclear bomb was and had even seen the video of its explosion, it was still hard for one to feel fear toward it. 

While many knew how wonderful love was, many never felt it since what they felt was the pain from falling. 

Regardless, no matter what you say, seeing is believing. 

Masa knew that no matter how many times Carina said that he was powerful, it was hard for Nami to believe, especially since Nami hadn't seen his power, and with Nami's fear and trauma toward Arlong, it was normal for her to think so. 

"I will get you a wine. Sit there." 

Still, while Masa was about to think about the fishermen, Carina suddenly said those words, leaving him alone with Nami. 

"....." 2x

Somehow, their gazes met subconsciously, and Nami quickly covered her body shyly. "I-I won't give my body so easily!" 

"..." 

While Masa was speechless, he couldn't help but laugh. 

"W-What was so funny?!" 

Nami had to admit that this guy was so good-looking, but how dare this guy laugh at her?!

Was she so uncharming in his eyes?

Dammit!

The number of people that had fallen for her charm could even cause an island to sink due to how many there were! 

Still, Masa ignored her reaction, puffed her cheeks, and looked at him like an angry cat. Instead, he just sat calmly by her side and asked, "So you knew Carina for a while?" 

"...um." Nami felt a bit bitter by those words, which showed Masa's care toward Carina, and this made her jealous since she wondered whether she could find someone who could treat her that way. 

As for Luffy and the others, they weren't included since they were all pirates on Nami's mind, and she hadn't truly fallen into deep despair from being deceived by Arlong Pirates. 

"...did you come here because she asked your help to help me?" 

"You could tell?" 

"That woman..." Nami grumbled and felt her nose was quite sore, but her decision was clear. "You don't have to worry about me. I am fine. Tell her that since I am about to buy my village and clear up the pirates in my hometown." 

"Will they leave after you buy your village?" 

"....." 

Such a blunt question which made Nami lower her head. 

Believing in the words of a pirate? 

How could it be? 

Yet, Nami had no choice since that was the only way for her to solve this problem. 

"How much?" 

"Eh?" 

"How much money do you need to buy your village?" 

"Er, ... 20 million bellies? No, only ten million bellies!" 

"So little?" 

"I have worked hard for the past year." 

Hearing those words from Masa, Nami felt proud somehow since, to buy her village, she needed 100 million bellies, and she had worked hard to get 90 million bellies and with another ten million bellies, her village should be saved. 

"So, tell her that everything is okay. You should just enjoy your trip in the East Blue. You haven't been here—" 

"Here's 100 million bellies. Take them." 

"...." 

Watching Masa, who took out suitcases filled with money with the help of the cats, Nami fell into a daze. 

"These..." 

"I'll lend them to you." 

"...is that okay?" Nami asked unsurely. 

"Will you run away and take my money?" 

"I-I won't, but... I don't think I can repay you, though." 

Nami sighed when she thought about how hard she had to work in the past years after she learned how to sail. 

Stealing, stealing, and stealing. 

If Nami didn't want to save her home, then she would break. 

"Really? You can work to get 90 million bellies, though." 

"That was different!" 

"Well, if you can't repay it, you can repay me in a different way, right?" 

Watching his eyes, Nami blushed once again and quickly covered her body. "As expected, you are after my body!" 

"That's right." 

"..." 

Nami was speechless and then asked, "There are so many beautiful women around you, yet you are interested in me?" Still, she didn't hate his frank manner, she thought. 

"You contain a different type of beauty." 

"...what is it?" 

"I like that you're blazing with spirit eyes that are filled with determination to save your village no matter how hard it is, so I can't help but be attracted to that part of you." 

"You..." 

Why was it so easy for you to say such embarrassing lines?! 

Yet, Nami would be lying if she wasn't happy, but—

"And it will be interesting to see you cry lewdly under me." 

"Pervert!" 

Still, those words made her hesitation to take all the money disappear. "I will definitely repay you!" 

"Do you need my help?" 

"No, it's fine. As long as I give them money, everything will be okay." 

Those words, even though Nami said it herself, it felt like... she just tried to tell herself that everything was going to be fine. 

"Then, good luck." 

"Um..." 

Nami nodded, then watched those cats around Masa helped her to move the suitcases filled with money to the Going Merry that had been pulled by Masa's ship. 

Still, there was a question that had been bothering her. 

"By the way... how much money do you have?" 

Masa only smiled, which made Nami grumble and curse him again. "Stingy!" It was just when she really left his ship that she realized that this might be the last time they met, which made her reluctant, but—

"As expected, let me come with you." 

"Huh?" 

Nami was startled when Masa suddenly joined her on the Going Merry. 

"It will be terrible if you suddenly run away with my money, right? So, let me see your home, so you can't run away." 

"....." 

"You despicable guy!" 

Yet, despite saying so, Nami sighed in relief, then stared at his side profile, understanding why Carina fell for this guy.