One Piece: Starting with Coercion and Enticement of Nami

At this point, Nami looked at Thoth with a serious expression:

"Before we break Ah Long, this obstacle, we should form an alliance. After all, if we can't get rid of him, our dreams are just empty talk."

If we manage to surpass him in the future, and I'm still alive, then we'll go out to sea freely.

"Have you decided?" Thoth asked her with a smile. Nami took a deep breath and nodded.

“I’ve made up my mind. Before, I didn’t have a choice, but now I see another, more satisfying option.”

However, at this point, Nami looked at Thoth seriously and said, "By the way, you have to promise me that you will not provoke Arlong and the others until you are sure of yourself."

The strength of the fish-men is ten times that of humans.

Ah Long, on the other hand, is even stronger, with a serrated, sharp nose, steel-like bones, teeth that can regenerate continuously, and a powerful jaw that can crush a cannonball in one bite.

He's a monster.

As Nami described this, hatred and a deep-seated fear surfaced in her eyes.

Thoth's eyes flashed, and he reached out and patted her head. "Did you know that there are swordsmen who can cut through iron?"

Nami looked up, tilting her head in confusion:

"The legendary swordsman? The legendary world's greatest swordsman, Hawkeye, is a powerful figure who can cut through anything."

What's up?"

"I can now easily cut through rocks. Once I can reach the level of cutting through iron, then Arlong's defense will be like a piece of toilet paper to me."

Under Nami's astonished gaze, Thoth smiled faintly: "I'm not showing off to you, but letting you know that I'm not someone who talks big without substance."

The merfolk's racial talents are indeed superior to those of ordinary humans.

However, the vast majority of the world's strongest people were originally ordinary humans.

For example, sea urchin, ⑿ shad, ℆ blink, ⃯ shad, ℃ hungry, ∶, ⃕ ＼ 娙  hair ⒌ magpie take.

Why would Arlong, who is so powerful in your eyes, come to this corner of the East Blue to rule and dominate? Instead of going to the more magnificent Great Sea Route, which can be called the center of the world, to roam freely?

Why are the merfolk, who are so powerful, treated like high-class commodities in slave shops?

Nami blinked, and Thoth calmly said:

"Perhaps, Ah Long and his gang are nothing more than a pack of stray dogs."

A group of losers eliminated by that great sea route, they're nothing but foolish good-for-nothings who can only bully ordinary civilians in the East Blue to deceive themselves.

"Stupid trash?"

Nami nodded thoughtfully, but soon she asked in confusion, "Why are you telling me all this?"

Even if they are indeed trash, they are not strong enough for me to defeat.

"You want to become stronger, right? Then you must remember this: you must never again fear them."

You can be wary of them and make them your goals for becoming stronger, but you must never fear them or believe in your heart that they are invincible.

Once you are afraid, you will hesitate when you face them.

Remember this: when your body encounters an insurmountable enemy, your will may be your only way to survive.

Nami nodded blankly, though she didn't understand, she felt there was some truth to it.

After a while, Nami had cheered up, and the light in her eyes seemed to have changed.

She stood up, stretched, and turned her head. The orange-red light of the setting sun shone on her cheek, the interplay of light and shadow dividing her figure, as if foreshadowing something. She asked curiously:

"By the way, I haven't shown you my nautical talent yet, so why do you have so much confidence in me? Do you think I can guide you and take you around the world in the future?"

018. Professor!

"It's Ah Long."

Toth grinned.

Nami's beautiful brows furrowed immediately. "That bastard shouldn't be brazenly publicizing my abilities, right?"

"fool."

Thoth sighed softly, “Sometimes in this world, talent is very important.”

Like the fish-men, they are able to survive in the ocean, possessing an innate ability to sense changes in ocean currents and adapt accordingly.

Having said that, Thoth calmly looked at the young girl before him, who was beginning to show her talent:

“Nami, when you were ten years old, Arlong noticed your talent for navigation and tried every means to keep you under his control. Although he was a scoundrel, his judgment as a fish-man was not bad.”

Upon hearing this, Nami's face darkened instantly, and she glared at Thoth through gritted teeth, angrily saying:

"If I didn't have this talent for navigation, would you have chosen to come with me to face those bastards?"

Toth was speechless. Was this some kind of woman's talent for stirring things up?

This is exactly the same as the question of who to save first if your mother and wife both fall into the water at the same time.

Therefore.

"If you didn't have this talent, you might still be living a miserable life back in your hometown, struggling to survive!"

We may never have met.

"You're just an ordinary person; Ah Long wouldn't bother making a deal with you. You don't know how to navigate; if you went to sea, you probably wouldn't survive more than a few days before drowning."

Hearing this blunt truth, Nami's lips twitched, and she couldn't help but retort, "You have a rather unique perspective on this issue."

But that's not an answer to the question.

Upon hearing this, Thoth laughed:

"Let me put it another way. After I leave Norton Sea, I will find an island to cultivate diligently. Then, when I feel I am ready, I will go to the high seas to challenge those famous experts to increase my experience and strength."

Ah Long is a formidable figure in the East China Sea, capable of curing even the most infant's nighttime crying. Once I set foot in your hometown, I will go and take him down.

As a village girl named Nami who has a blood feud with him, when you see me, a powerful being, kill Arlong and avenge you, will you feel grateful? Will you develop a longing for my handsome appearance?

And you, kind and beautiful, will take the initiative to thank me... and ultimately give it all away for free.

At this point, Thoth burst out laughing, and Nami's face immediately turned red with anger, her shark-like face roaring:

"Give it to you for free? You shameless bastard! I knew you were up to no good."

Men are all lustful after all.

"If you're not a womanizer, are you even a man?"

Thoth asked her in return.

Nami was speechless and turned her face away in anger.

A few seconds later, she couldn't help but burst into laughter, laughing until tears streamed down her face, her eyes wide as she stared at Thoth:

"You really are a bad guy."

For some reason, the resentment buried deep in my heart seems to be gradually decreasing.

Nami gazed at the breathtaking sunset on the horizon, a sunset that also symbolized the approaching darkness. Something flickered in her orange eyes, making her uneasy. She sat down, hugging her knees, and looked up at Thoth's eyes.

"When I was ten years old, I was kidnapped by Ah Long. I cried out for help. The villagers tried to save me with weapons, but they crushed me in an instant."

One of the men, like my father, almost died on the spot.

From that moment on, I decided to stop crying and stop hoping that someone would come to save me, because resisting them would mean death.

"Thoth, you're not going to die, are you?"

Seeing the deep-seated fear in her eyes, Thoth reluctantly reached out and gently stroked her head.

Have you ever heard the saying that good people don't live long, while bad guys live for a thousand years?

I'm not a good person, so I won't die easily. Besides, I'm too precious to risk my life; I won't do anything I'm not sure I can handle.

Nami felt a little relieved, feeling the warmth of Thoth's palm on her head, and experienced a unique sense of peace that her sister Nojiko could not provide.

After a while, Nami slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air, looked up at Thoth, and said, "There are still half a month left before I have to go back to Cocoyasi to draw up the sea charts for Arlong and the others."

Will you come with me then?

Aron and his group's base is west of our Cocoa, and I was thinking of leaving you in another nearby town first.

For example, Housha Town is located not far to the east of our village.

I'll come find you after I finish what I'm doing. Until we're sure, they absolutely mustn't know you exist.

What do you think?

Nami's eyes held a pleading look, and Thoth nodded. "Sure, but don't you have a place to stay in your village?"

Nami pursed her lips: "Fish-men often go for walks in the village. If they discover us, it could cause some unnecessary trouble."

However, at this moment, Nami glanced at Thoth, gritted her teeth, and said:

"Actually, my home is in a remote forest to the east of the village. Only my sister, Nokiko, lives there. If you don't mind, you can stay there temporarily."

I will go home tonight.

Because of me, Ah Long and the others usually don't bother that place.

However, if you stay at my house, you can't wander around the village during the day.

“Sure.” Thoth smiled, then asked, “Are there forests on the island you live on? Are there wild animals there?”

Nami nodded, though puzzled.

"Yes, our village is located in the Konomi Islands. There are about 20 villages and towns scattered across the entire archipelago, all of which are now under the rule of Ah Long and his men."

The island where Cocoyasi is located is not small. Beyond the mountain behind it lies a deep forest, where various wild animals live.

Why are you asking this?

“Cultivation! During the day, I will go deep into the mountains to fight with ferocious beasts, and at night I will go back and bring you some beast meat to nourish your bodies.”

Nami's mouth gaped slightly, and Thoth chuckled, patting her head. "Which sea are we in now? How long will it take to get back to your Cocoyasi?"

Tote also had only a vague understanding of where he was now.

“Then you’ve come to the right person.” Nami smiled confidently, her lips curving upwards. “We’re in the Babata Sea right now. Following this route, we’ll pass the Goa Kingdom in about two days, then the 153rd Marine Division, and in about ten more days we’ll reach our Cocoyasi.”

Listening to Nami's eloquent speech, Thoth's eye twitched a few times, and he tilted his head to look at her:

"You're really good at running, aren't you scared at all, running this far by yourself?"

Nami paused for a moment upon hearing this, then said helplessly after a few seconds:

“I had already finished drawing the nautical charts around my hometown, the Conomi Islands, so in order to deal with them, I could only head towards more distant seas.”

"But I'm not stupid. I didn't go to the dangerous waters near the Upside-Down Mountain. I went to places that weren't so dangerous."

"Then Barbarian isn't dangerous? That's a lawless place."

Nami looked away and muttered under her breath, "It's a bit dangerous, but it's a quick way to make money!"

With a sharp crack, Thoth flicked his finger across Nami's smooth forehead, leaving a red mark. Nami cried out in pain, glaring angrily at Thoth.

Why did you hit me?

“My freedom.” Thoth smiled. “Alright, don’t be angry. Didn’t you want to become stronger?”

I'll teach you a breathing technique to regulate your physical condition.

Then I'll teach you some basic movements that will give you a comprehensive workout.

"Really?"

"Otherwise, while it's still dark, I'll start your education."

Nami's eyes lit up, and she gained confidence in the future. She immediately sat up straight and entered a state of focused study.

Practice makes perfect, and unarmed combat skills are more than enough to enlighten Nami, a complete novice.

Thoth didn't immediately start teaching her fighting stances. Instead, he introduced her to and slowly demonstrated various basic fighting techniques, gradually progressing from footwork, punches, kicks, throws, and grappling.

After two beautifully slow-motion replays, Nami looked at Thoth with excitement:

"Are you going to teach me those fighting techniques now?"

"You're overthinking it. We need to assess your physical condition first and start by training your body's basic movements."