Why would a Saint Seiya become a pirate?

“As long as the problem remains unresolved and the source of pollution persists, the villagers will continue to be poisoned.”

Upon hearing this, Chopper sighed helplessly and cut off the connection.

Meanwhile, Zoro accidentally bumped into Van Nistelrooy.

He also suggested that Fanny treat the villagers, and received the same answer as Chopper.

The two of them prepared to return to the village to find Chopper, but unexpectedly encountered a stranger at the village entrance.

The user of the Scythe-Scythe Fruit, Scythe Man? Whirlwind Eric.

"Wow, that name sounds pretty tough!"

Van Nistel looked at Eric, a slight, disdainful smile playing on his lips.

"I never expected to run into you here."

Eric didn't recognize Van Nistelrooy; he was a bespectacled, weak-looking guy who looked like cannon fodder.

Then he just stared intently at Zoro.

Yes, this Eric was once a mercenary in the Navy.

It had chased after our Straw Hat crew before, but was later knocked away by Luffy and then kicked into the sea by Nami.

I never expected them to end up here in the Golden Lion region.

He probably joined the Golden Lion's crew because he was wanted for killing a Marine.

Enemies are extremely jealous when they meet.

Eric's eyes flashed with a fierce light when he saw Zoro and Van Nistelrooy.

Van Nistel glanced at Zoro, then stepped aside.

"This is your old rival, I think you should have it."

Zoro nodded, drew the three swords from his waist, and assumed a fighting stance.

"Two and a half years have passed. I wonder if your skills have improved."

Eric snorted coldly.

Eric was radiating a powerful sword aura.

His body began to change; his arms, legs, and even his hair turned into sharp blades.

It gleamed coldly in the sunlight.

"Armament Haki? Scythe? Wild Dance!"

Eric roared and charged toward Zoro like a whirlwind, unleashing countless blades toward him.

Zoro's eyes sharpened, he slightly parted his feet, crouched down slightly, and gripped the three swords tightly in his hands.

"One-Sword Style Iaijutsu? Black Blade? Death? Lion's Song!"

Zoro roared, and a black sword aura, like a roaring lion, rushed towards Eric's attack.

The sword energy collided with the sharp blade, producing a deafening sound, and the powerful impact kicked up the surrounding dust.

Their figures clashed in the dust, each collision sparking dazzling flames.

Eric's attacks were like a storm, relentless and suffocating.

But Zoro looked at him like he was a target.

With his superb swordsmanship and agile movements, he skillfully avoided every attack from Eric while looking for an opportunity to counterattack.

"Huh, is that all you can do?"

Zoro dodged the attacks while taunting them.

"Looks like you've wasted the last two and a half years."

Enraged by Zoro's words, Eric's attacks became even more frenzied and faster.

However, his weaknesses were gradually exposed during this frenzied attack.

A glint of light flashed in Zoro's eyes as he seized upon one of Eric's weaknesses.

He leaped forward suddenly, and the three swords in his hands instantly merged into one, from which a powerful sword aura surged forth.

"Three-Sword Style Secret Technique? Holy Sword - Three Thousand Worlds!"

The sword energy swept towards Eric like a surging wave.

Eric tried to dodge, but it was too late.

The sword energy struck him hard.

Eric's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief, before he collapsed to the ground.

Zoro sheathed his sword and dusted himself off.

Suddenly, a gust of wind arose.

Zoro and Van Nistelrooy instinctively stepped back.

Then a huge tiger leaped down and snatched Eric in its mouth.

With crunching sounds, Eric became the giant tiger's food.

Giant Tiger glanced at Zoro's Fanny and, recognizing him by his eyes, knew he was someone not to be trifled with.

Besides, they didn't stop him from eating.

So the ginkgo flower nodded its thanks, then wagged its tail and rode away.

Soon, Fanny also discovered the reason for the giant tiger's appearance.

It turns out that when Zoro fought Eric, he severed the IQ at the village entrance, which was feared by the ferocious beasts.

……

Chapter 114 Nami infiltrates the Golden Lion Pirates, while the Straw Hat Pirates swagger around.

While everyone was busy solving various troubles in the village, Nami had already set off for the Golden Lion's palace.

She now shoulders the important task of finding a cure for the villagers.

Only by participating in the Golden Lion Organization's navigator examination can one find the opportunity to enter the Royal Palace Laboratory.

They arrived at the Golden Lion's palace in a flurry of activity.

Yes, the towering gate, the imposing guards, and the iconic lion's head make this place seem both mysterious and oppressive.

Nami took a deep breath, straightened her clothes, and put on a pair of glasses she had borrowed from Fanny.

Then, head held high and chest out, he walked toward the palace gate, ready to take the test.

But before she could even step through the gate, she was stopped by several towering guards.

"Halt! Who are you? What are you doing here?"

One of the guards, with a stern face, shouted loudly.

"I'm here to take the navigator exam."

Nami, with her large, fierce breasts, answered calmly and confidently.

"To prevent anyone from infiltrating and causing trouble, everyone participating in the assessment, except for the navigators captured by Lord Golden Lion, needs to have a recommender."

Do you have a recommender?

The guard merely frowned, looked Nami up and down, and then glanced away.

Nami's heart skipped a beat when she heard this; she hadn't expected this.

She bit her lip, then turned away helplessly.

Just as she took a few steps, the captain of the guard's voice came from behind her.

"Wait! Your name is Nami, right? The Weather Witch? Nami?"

Nami turned around in confusion, looked at the captain of the guard, and nodded.

"Yes what's the matter?"

The captain of the guard showed a hint of surprise on his face.

"What wind has blown you here, sir? Come in quickly! You're on Lord Golden Lion's list of potential navigators, and you're even in the top three!"

After talking with the captain of the guard, Nami learned that Shiki had been looking for her for a long time.

Two and a half years ago, Nami escaped a disaster because Shiki couldn't find the Straw Hat Pirates.

Unexpectedly, two and a half years later, before the Golden Lion could even make a move, she herself delivered herself to their doorstep.

Nami secretly rejoiced, never expecting to receive such "special treatment".

A slight upturn of her lips revealed a confident smile as she followed the captain of the guard into the palace.

Upon arriving at the royal banquet hall, Nami was stunned by the sight before her.

A huge crowd of people participated in the assessment, filling the entire banquet hall.

Many of these people were renowned navigators, each with a confident expression.

It was as if the position of navigator was already theirs for the taking.

Nami looked at this scene and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

"Majumaki."

The competition for navigator positions remains fierce.

However, this thing may look popular, but it's actually even more popular.

On a ship, the navigator is more important than the captain, and each navigator has his own unique set of theories.

You can change the captain of a ship at will, but you can't just change the navigator!

Nami observed her surroundings and found a place to sit down.

The assessment began quickly, and the content of the first few rounds was child's play for Nami from two and a half years ago.

And dealing with Nami now is even easier for him, he can handle her with ease.