Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

What on earth is this little girl thinking?

What strange thoughts could he possibly have about this little girl's bathwater?

He's not one of those special groups!

"Pfft..."

Kuina couldn't help but laugh after hearing Nami's words.

The more I thought about it, the funnier it became, and I laughed so hard I was shaking with laughter.

A crisp laugh echoed in the room: "Hahaha, Na... Nami, how could you... how could you have such a thought?"

Nami stared warily at Rocks, her expression nonchalant: "I've heard stories from my time at sea about strange people who drink beautiful girls' bathwater. I'm so cute, who knows, maybe Rocks will..."

"Hahaha, you... hahaha, I'm about to die..."

Kuina's laughter became even more uncontrollable, and tears welled up in her eyes; her persona was almost completely ruined.

What strange things is Nami thinking?

That's hilarious!

Rocks's face had turned as black as the bottom of a pot: "..."

He's verified with his real name!

He really wasn't interested in Nami's bathwater!

Nami pointed at Rocks, her expression still wary: "See, he has nothing to say!"

"Nami, you seem to be getting a bit cocky lately. You've dared to provoke and slander your captain time and time again. Have you been having too much of a comfortable time lately?"

Rocks laughed.

But her smile held a hint of danger: "I've made up my mind. That Great White Pig Fruit is perfect for you. I'll find an opportunity to let you eat it without your knowledge, and turn you into a plump, white pig girl!"

"Once you become a big white pig ability user, I'm going to train you properly and make you a powerful pig girl!"

"You...you...you're getting revenge! Kuina, save me!"

When Nami saw Rocks' smile, she couldn't help but shudder and instinctively hid behind Kuina...

"Let Kuina save you? You don't know that Kuina is in cahoots with me, do you?"

"Waaah, you can't do this! You're forcing me! You're bullying me!"

"Hehehe, isn't this the one you picked, my idol!"

"Okay, okay, I apologize. I didn't mean what I said earlier. It's just that I'm too good-looking, so I was worried you wouldn't be able to resist temptation. This was a test, and now you've passed it!"

"...Hehehe, too good-looking? And this is a test? Interesting. Now my test for you is about to begin. I hope you can withstand it!"

"Kuina, save me! Little Luo seems really angry!"

"..."

Seeing Nami's pitiful act, Kuina said she was helpless: "Sorry, I'm no match for Rocks, I can't save you, good luck."

Nami: "..."

Hmm... seems like we've gone too far?

She had a premonition that her future days might not be so easy...

Yamei!

She didn't want to live that kind of hard life.

She had absolutely no interest in cultivation!

"I admit my mistake, I really admit my mistake! Kind and handsome Xiao Luo, Rocks, Captain, I promise I'll behave myself from now on and won't dare to tease you anymore!"

"Heh, too late. I'll keep training you until you awaken your Observation Haki..."

Seeing Nami's desperate expression, Rocks made this decision!

Nami is living too comfortably.

They actually dared to provoke and flirt with him, the captain.

They've got some nerve; they need a little punishment...

……

Just as Rocks finished his bath and came out, someone knocked on the door.

Upon opening the door, the kind-looking innkeeper greeted us with a smile: "Gentlemen, this is a complimentary warming soup from our inn. We hope you three have a pleasant stay here..."

Lox raised an eyebrow: "It's not inspirational quotes?"

"?"

The hotel owner's forehead was filled with questions.

But his expression remained unchanged, still smiling and looking very amiable: "Would the guest like some chicken soup? We do have that dish in the restaurant, but it needs to be prepared."

"Please have this to tide you over, and I'll have someone bring you more food later."

With that, he handed the drugged, cold-dispelling soup to Locke, told him he could tell the clerk if he needed anything, and then left...

Nami glanced at the soup, blinked, and said, "Is there poison in this?"

Rocks glanced at Nami and said in surprise, "Wow, you can even tell that?"

Nami pouted: "I've been to sea before, and I'm wary of many things, okay?"

She's a thief who dares to steal money from pirates, do you really think she's some clueless little kid?

Lox nodded: "Pretty impressive, and quite daring too."

Nami: "..."

Who is he referring to?

Kuina calmly asked, "Should we take action against them?"

Rocks swept his Observation Haki around him. Someone was watching them. He waved his hand and said, "No rush. They'll make their move when they can't hold back anymore."

Five minutes, ten minutes, half an hour...

The people watching Lox and his two companions were getting impatient. Damn it, half an hour had passed, and they still hadn't fainted.

One of them turned fierce: "Looks like they've discovered something. Why don't we just make our move? They're just three brats!"

"Let's do it!"

Even the town mayor, a man of immense age, grew impatient and coldly gave the order…

then……

And that was the end of it.

A large group of more than a dozen people stormed into the hotel.

Before they could even get close to the room of Lox and his companions, they were pierced through the forehead by countless thumb-sized emerald green energy orbs...

Chapter 73 Kuina Takes the Battle!

The storm raged all night and didn't stop until morning.

It's a beautiful day today.

The three of them, including Locke, had already gotten up and came down from the second floor of the hotel. They found the ingredients in the hotel kitchen and started making breakfast on their own.

The ingredients are fresh, and Lox even tested them for poison; they're edible.

Lox had a special constitution, and ordinary poisons had no effect on him.

Even the cold-dispelling soup laced with drugs yesterday couldn't knock out Lox.

He had eaten plenty of poisonous mushrooms when he was on "a certain island," but the "laughing mushrooms" that make you laugh when you eat them had no effect on him.

Some plants that are quite toxic actually contain more "energy" and have a better flavor, making them more to Lox's liking than ordinary food...

While we were eating, someone walked into the hotel.

They are island residents, and bounty hunters who come here for a meal...

The man was burly and fierce-looking. When he saw the three unfamiliar men, Locke and his companion, his thick eyebrows shot up: "Who are you? Where is old Ori?"

He was an experienced bounty hunter; he could smell the aroma of food along with a faint scent of blood!

This immediately put him on alert!

Lox was surprised by the man's vigilance. He took a sip of cream of mushroom soup and calmly said, "Oh, he's dead."

"..."

The man paused for a moment, clearly having made a connection to something.

After a slight change in expression, he didn't say a word and ran towards the front door.

I want to leave here...

'puff! '

"what!!"

A series of sounds, similar to the soft thud of a bullet hitting flesh, followed by screams, rang out.

The screams echoed through the quiet town that morning, reaching many of its inhabitants...

This is a gathering place for bounty hunters, whose profession is inherently one of living on the edge.

A vigilant and cautious nature is ingrained in their very being.

They react immediately to any disturbance.

Even if they were asleep, they were awakened by this scream the next moment.

So, not long afterward...

The crowd had already gathered and was beginning to surround the hotel...

No one knew what had happened, and no one acted rashly...