One Piece: Starting with Coercion and Enticement of Nami

"You have the skills and the boat, but you're all alone, and you still like to go around courting death."

Seeing the stubbornness in Nami's eyes, Thoth calmly said, "And since I have strength and want to continue to become stronger, I can't avoid fighting and killing with all sorts of powerful guys."

"How about we team up as partners?"

“There are plenty of rich bastards out there. I’ll confront them head-on, and you can steal the treasure. How about we split it 50/50 afterwards?”

In this way, it's a win-win situation for both of us.

And I won't exploit you.

"Huh?" Nami blinked in surprise. Is this what they call a glimmer of hope after a long period of darkness?

But she didn't want to agree.

Having to give away half of the money they earn is just a disguised way of exploiting her.

I couldn't help but ask hesitantly, "To...Tote, can I refuse you? Or could you take a smaller share?"

I desperately need a lot of Baileys.

“Fine.” Thoth nodded calmly. “Then you can just wait to die!”

With that, he turned and left.

Nami was stunned. Weren't they going to bargain? Just wait to die? She suddenly realized, right, she had taken the poison pill that the bastard had stuffed into her mouth.

"Wait, wait, don't go."

Nami shrieked and quickly got up to chase after him, grabbing Thoth's arm at the doorway. Nami was furious:

"I agree, I agree, okay? I promise you, we'll split it in half, alright?"

"Keep your voice down, you want to talk to those Umaru family members up there?"

Nami chuckled, but then Thoth's lips curled into a smile. "Agreeing to split it 50/50 now? Too late. 19."

Nami's eyes widened in disbelief. "Really? You only need one..."

That's great, you're a good person.

Thoth's lips twitched. "Is your talent for feigning madness innate?"

Upon hearing this, Nami fell silent, her grip on Thoth's arm gradually tightening. After a few seconds, she raised her head, her eyes reddening, and stared at Thoth, hissing hoarsely:

“I really need a lot of money. For money, I'm willing to go to the sea for money, even if it means being exploited to death by those who are so greedy and cruel.”

Otherwise, if I ever lose my temper, I'll sail the ship to a dangerous place and perish with you on the high seas.

As a seaman, one must not provoke the ship's navigator.

Nami may not have realized yet, but her tone has already shifted towards that of a partner.

Are you threatening me?

Thoth's gaze remained calm, while Nami glared back defiantly at him, looking like she was risking her life for money, as if she were standing on the edge of a cliff.

"Reason! Reason for why you need so much money, if you can convince me."

"So, as long as my daily expenses and weapon maintenance costs are covered, I might as well lend you my future earnings for urgent use until you've saved enough money."

Nami froze, her face filled with disbelief... Is this guy really that kind?

However, Nami hesitated.

Ah Long, who had occupied Cocoyasi, pressed down on her like a giant crimson python, the Red Earth Continent, making it hard for her to breathe.

But she dared not tell anyone.

Nami pursed her lips. "Can you please stop pressuring me? You also have secrets you don't want others to pry into, right?"

I want to accomplish my goals in my own way.

Thoth readily nodded, “That makes sense. Indeed, we’re not familiar with each other yet.”

It's normal that you don't want to open up to me, so how about we split it 50/50?

Nami breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this, but for some reason, she also felt a little stifled.

If he continued to press her for answers, she wasn't necessarily unwilling to tell him.

Feeling annoyed, she looked at Thoth with a disgruntled expression: "So what are you planning to do now?"

"Do you want me to take you straight away from this island?"

After stroking his chin and pondering for a few seconds, Thoth told her about his intention to resign in person, and also mentioned his suspicion that something big might happen on the ship, asking her for her opinion.

Anyway, having more brains means having more ideas.

Nami blinked, released Thoth's arm, put on her clothes, and stroked her chin, saying:

"From what you're saying, the newcomers have problems, and they also have a certain sense of discipline that comes from training."

At this point, Nami began to recall things she hadn't paid attention to at first, and her eyes flickered as she listened to Thoth's words:

"What kind of people do you think are most prevalent in Barbarian? And this is a lawless area rife with gangsters."

Thoth's eyes flickered slightly. "You mean the gangs on this island want to deal with Norton?"

Nami nodded in agreement: "That's pretty much it, and double-crossing is probably quite common for them!"

"That's right, so it seems that's basically how it is."

Thoth suddenly chuckled: "In that case, I think Norton is pretty much finished."

"What should we do with the treasure?"

Nami suddenly spoke up, looking at Thoth excitedly and asking:

"According to you, chaos should break out here soon. So, you go outside and keep watch while I steal the treasure?"

"So you're just going to run away then?"

Thoth asked her.

Nami nodded reflexively, but then quickly shook her head and chuckled awkwardly.

"Shall we agree on a place to meet?"

"Besides, I don't want to die; you haven't given me the antidote yet."

"Speaking of which, we're already partners, aren't you going to give me the antidote?"

014. Begin!

"Wait until things are settled here."

Thoth said casually, and Nami pouted, somewhat dissatisfied: "What about the basic trust between people?"

"You who stole my wallet, leaving me penniless and almost making me sleep on the streets at night have no right to say that."

Nami shrank back, realizing she was in the wrong.

"By the way, where's your boat? Let's go check it out."

Nami blinked, nodded, zipped up her coat, and stealthily led Thoth out of the cabin.

Soon, the two left the cabin and came to the outer deck, where they looked around.

The deck was set up on the wrestling rings placed at the port.

Nami gestured for Thoth to follow, and the two arrived at the stern of the ship one after the other. They leaned against the railing, and Nami pointed to the old, small boat that was being steered by the sea.

She essentially brought her own investment to the production.

There are still a few oars on the deck.

Although small, the sparrow has all five internal organs.

It has a single mast and a sail, and there is a cabin at the stern of the small boat, which looks like it can only fit two or three adults at most.

"Your boat is quite unique?"

Thoth couldn't help but complain, "Won't this little shabby boat capsize if a wave hits it?"

"Who do you think you are?" Nami wrinkled her nose and glared at Thoth with wide eyes:

"Do you think I would dare to sail alone on this vast ocean in a small boat without some skill?"

Don't worry, with my abilities, I will absolutely not let you die at sea.

I knew the ocean currents, climate, and reef distribution in these surrounding waters by heart three years ago; I could sail the seas with my eyes closed.

Hearing the strong confidence mixed in her calm words, Thoth's lips curved slightly. He believed her words; after all, Nami was a super genius navigator.

This is a job I was born to do.

I remember that she was able to sense changes in the climate by the touch of her skin.

Sensitive skin? It's alright.

Can you swim?

Nami suddenly spoke up and asked, Thoth raised an eyebrow, tilted his head, and looked at her questioningly. Nami explained:

“If I steal the treasure, I definitely can’t keep the boat moored on the shore any longer. I will sail the boat a hundred meters away.”

If you can swim, then swim over here yourself.

That will make it easier for us to escape later.

Thoth was speechless. "You habitual offender, you even stole the experience?"

Nami pouted, "Wouldn't that be?"

Thoth nodded and chuckled, "Of course, I'm an excellent swimmer. I can fight small sharks in the sea."

The "Underwater Combat Techniques" skill can only be developed through combat in the sea.

I killed one in the sea before, but that time, it was a close call.

However, Thoth is now fully confident that he can easily take him down.

This is the confidence that comes from strength.

Hearing Thoth's answer, Nami breathed a slight sigh of relief. Thoth then asked her:

"By the way, do you know where Norton's captain's cabin is located?"

Upon hearing this, Nami looked at Thoth with disdain: "Who do you think you are?"

Yesterday afternoon I sneaked in and figured out the location of the people on the ship.

"The captain's cabin location? Such a small problem can't possibly stump me!"

Nami puffed out her chest proudly, and Thoth rolled his eyes at her, reaching out to pat her messy orange hair, which made Nami glare at Thoth with displeasure:

"Don't take pictures like that..."

But then, Nami's expression turned serious as she asked again:

When do you plan to take action?

Just as he was about to speak, Tote noticed that the area on the front deck seemed to have suddenly become quiet.

A few seconds later, a roar filled with suppressed rage suddenly rang out:

"Hisoka, you bastard, are you betraying me?"

Thoth and Nami exchanged a glance and both saw the excitement in each other's eyes.

Nami felt that she could finally make a big splash.

Thoth felt that the conflict had finally made sense, and it turned out that the first mate was indeed causing trouble here.

"Go check out the situation first. You stay behind me. If they start fighting, find your own opportunity. Once you get the stuff, wait for me at sea in your boat."

"Once you get what you want, or if anything unexpected happens, shout my name loudly. I'll come to your rescue."

Nami's eyes widened slightly upon hearing this. He was concerned about me. She quickly looked away, nodding obediently, but her tone was a little sharp:

"Don't worry, I've never failed you all these years, except with you."

Thoth curled his lip: "It's all thanks to me being kind-hearted, otherwise you'd be waiting to be taken advantage of!"

"Kind-hearted? You?"