One Piece: Starting with Coercion and Enticement of Nami

"Who do you think this is? I thought some arrogant criminal dared to attack my branch. Do you know that my branch almost sounded the alarm?"

Thoth looked at him speechlessly, "What are you pretending for! Observation Haki isn't just for show."

Smoker was furious, and couldn't help but raise his voice: "Who do you think would keep their Observation Haki on all the time for no reason?"

Thoth looked at him and sighed softly:

"Sigh! Speechless. You know such a simple method for honing Observation Haki and you don't even know how to use it? What a waste."

Smoker was taken aback, and Thoth smiled and said, "There is a strange connection between the Breath of All Things and Observation Haki."

That's all for now.

Smoker's pupils contracted slightly; he certainly knew the saying, "A true teaching can be contained in a single sentence, while false teachings fill countless volumes."

He glanced at Thoth helplessly, wanting to retort, but couldn't bring himself to say it.

"Have you had breakfast yet? How about we go to our cafeteria for some?"

Thoth glanced at him, then suddenly chuckled, “Come to my place! Call Tashigi too, let’s all go up and have a get-together.”

Smoker looked at Thoth warily, and Thoth chuckled, "What's the point of your defenses?"

Because if she really wants to, you can't stop her, right? If she doesn't want to, then nothing I say will make a difference, right?

Smoker looked at Thoth with disdain:

"You're kidding me! Do you think I don't know your methods? That baby 5, wasn't she easily taken away by you?"

“Tashigi is my second-in-command. Do not lay a hand on her unless she takes the initiative.”

Otherwise, I won't let you off the hook.

Thoth raised his hands, looking at him with a helpless expression: "Am I really that kind of person in your heart?"

Smoker squinted and remained silent, leaving Thoth utterly speechless. A moment later, Tashigi curiously boarded Thoth's new ship.

She gazed in amazement at the Wood Spirit, brimming with the life force of green plants, and noticed the various fruits growing on the vines along the fence:

"Wow! Really? Your ship is just too amazing!"

"Thoth, how did you build your ship? There's even fruit growing on it?"

"you guess?"

Thoth smiled, with Baby5 following beside him, while Tashigi looked sullen.

When the four of them entered the living room, breakfast was already in sight at the dining table, ready for everyone to eat.

With a clang, Zoro suddenly stood up, his eyes wide as he stared at Tashigi.

He swallowed the mouthful of wine forcefully and pounded his chest, choking with fear.

Amidst the violent coughing.

With a dazed look in his eyes, a mixture of disbelief and unease, he stared intently at Tashigi.

Tashigi noticed Zoro's gaze and frowned slightly. "Is there something on my face that you're staring at?"

Zoro took a deep breath, his gaze complex: "I'm sorry, but your face looks exactly like one of my deceased best friends."

Tashigi blinked, a hint of apology in her eyes: "Please accept my condolences. By the way, my name is Tashigi. I'm a Marine."

"I am Roronoa Zoro."

Zoro said, pursing his lips. He also noticed the difference between Tashigi and Kuina from the aura she exuded.

Kuina's aura was much sharper, like a blade drawn from its sheath, while Tashigi's was much gentler.

Looking at the katana at her waist, Zoro slowly inhaled and exhaled, but then, a sudden exclamation came from Tashigi's mouth: "Huh? Huh?! That sword is Wado Ichimonji?"

She quickly took out a palm-sized catalog of famous knives and luxury items from her pocket, flipped through it rapidly, and ran over to the three knives resting on the armrest of the sofa.

"Wow! It really is Wado Ichimonji, and there's even Sandai Kitetsu."

Tashigi turned to Thoth excitedly, "It's only been a little over half a month, and you've already acquired so many famous swords here?"

"Totetote, how did you even begin? Can you teach me?"

Thoth smiled, completely satisfied. Tashigi and Zoro's first meeting was like a routine check-in.

That's really interesting.

An unbelievable

A bewildered and adorable child.

This is really bad; he really has a terrible sense of humor. But looking at Tashigi like this, he was speechless.

"It's not mine, it belongs to Zoro."

Tashigi blinked, turned to look at Zoro, her eyes pleading: "Can I touch the Wado Ichimonji? Just for a moment, I promise I won't break it."

Zoro's Adam's apple bobbed; he wanted to refuse her, but he didn't know how.

Having the same face was too much for him, even though he already knew she wasn't her. He scratched his head vigorously, annoyed, and said:

"Do as you please! Don't bother me with breakfast."

Zoro plopped down and took a big bite of the meat pie.

Tashigi turned to Thoth, looking bewildered and somewhat embarrassed: "Did I do something wrong?"

Thoth shook his head. "It's alright, Zoro didn't mean any harm. Let's have breakfast first, and after we finish, you can touch him as you please."

Tashigi's eyes lit up, and she looked at Thoth with a bright smile:

"Thank you, Toth!"

He immediately led them to the dining table to enjoy breakfast. Smoker and Tashigi were both astonished by the delicious food.

This time, I ate a much larger amount of food than usual for breakfast.

After breakfast.

The rain outside has lessened.

Tashigi sat on the sofa, her eyes shining as she gently stroked the cool blade of Wado Ichimonji. Her gaze was rapt, and drool almost dripped from her lips.

"How beautiful! There is a hidden exquisiteness in its simplicity. Is this the charm of the Wado Ichimonji?"