One Piece: Starting with Coercion and Enticement of Nami

"In this battle, it was noticeable that A-Long's reaction to the timing of the battle was not sharp... This was due to his long-term lack of combat experience since arriving in the East Blue."

Thoth's eyes were calm. As expected, this was the case. He had lived too comfortably for the past few years. At his age, he didn't even have a trace of domineering aura.

He talks about his ambition to rule humanity, but in reality, he is content with the status quo.

Having lived in this dangerous world and witnessed top-tier combat power, he still didn't understand the principle that one is born in hardship and dies in comfort.

Whether I say it or not, I'm just a nobody.

Thinking of this, Thoth couldn't help but chuckle, slowly closed his eyes, and completely relaxed his body, but he could still hear whispers of conversation around him.

Meanwhile, in the next room, on a slightly larger, softer bed.

Nami sat on the bed, hugging her knees, her eyes slightly dazed, and said softly:

“Thoth told me before that he would definitely kill Ah Long and his men. Although I convinced myself to believe it, deep down I still had some doubts.”

Ah Long and his group are so strong, like the deep turbulent currents in the ocean, filling me with a deep-seated fear.

Especially tonight, when I heard you say he was following me, it was like a bolt from the blue. And when he came into our house, I was actually prepared to die there.

At this point, Nami's eyes reddened slightly, and tears welled up in her eyes; she was crying tears of joy.

"But Tot did it. He destroyed the prison that bound the ten-year-old self within me."

"Nochigo, we are free."

Nokiko nodded gently, reached out to wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes, hugged her tightly in her arms, and gently stroked her head.

Her gentle voice, like spring rain, nourished Nami's heart.

“Tomorrow morning, let’s take Thoth to Bellemer! He not only saved us, but also got justice for our beloved mother.”

We'll be going to the open sea with him someday, so this important matter needs to be known to Belle in Heaven.

Nami nodded emphatically, then looked up and blinked her reddened eyes, "Do you think Bellemere will oppose us?"

We went with him. Given Toth's restless nature, and considering the ways of the world today, we'll most likely become like him!

Upon hearing this, Nokiko tilted her head and looked at her with a smile: "If she objects, will you listen to her?"

Nami's eyes darted around, then she smiled, her eyes crinkling slightly, and stuck out her tongue:

"No way! Absolutely not."

Nojiko laughed heartily at her joke, and Nami gently bumped her cheek with her head. "Nojiko, we'll always be together from now on."

"Yes, I will protect you."

Noki's eyebrows arched slightly.

She felt a little uneasy about the extraordinary life that was about to begin, but more than that, she had a great longing for a bright future.

Looking at her fair and smooth palm, she slowly clenched her fist. This time, she was determined to hold on tight and never let anyone take away her beloved possession again.

Therefore, she needs to become stronger.

Sensing the wondrous power within the body's memory, a power that is mysterious and powerful, possessing extraordinary plasticity.

Her body is now different; she has a wonderful control over her perfect body.

"Sleep well, Nami! When we wake up, we'll be starting a whole new life!"

"OK, good night."

As the sounds from next door faded away, Thoth gradually drifted off to sleep.

During sleep, as the body's energy is consumed, the injuries begin to heal themselves, and the proficiency of "self-recovery" also increases in tandem.

035. Ability and domineering presence!

The next morning, Tote was awakened by hunger, his stomach rumbling like thunder.

Sensing his own body, every inch of his bones and blood seemed to be roaring and howling in anger.

My mouth is dry, and I feel anxious and confused.

Tote casually put on a pair of shorts and slippers, pushed open the door to the living room, found a bottle of fruit wine in the room, uncorked it, put it to his lips, tilted his head back and gulped it down.

Only then did the roar of hunger in my mind gradually subside.

"Thoth? Aren't you going to sleep a little longer?"

Nogiga came out of the kitchen and looked at Thoth in surprise. Seeing her, Thoth smiled and said:

"Good morning! No, thank you."

As she spoke, she looked at Nokiko with amazement. The girl was simply wearing a beige tank top and orange shorts, with a pink apron covering her prominent breasts.

Her bare, even arms and shapely, slightly fleshy legs were dazzlingly white. Noticing Thoth's gaze, Noki smiled broadly and spun around slowly, then tilted her head slightly, her smile radiant:

"Are you surprised? I find it hard to believe myself. My skin is so smooth now that I can even skip skincare products."

Thoth approached her, his left hand touching his chin, his right index finger lightly brushing against her arm. It didn't slip away completely upon touch, but the smooth and delicate feel was undeniable.

Nokiko blinked and chuckled softly:

"That peculiar ability to achieve zero friction is actually something I can control on my own."

Fortunately, I can control it freely; otherwise, I probably wouldn't even be able to put on clothes.

Moreover, I can now achieve zero-friction application to specific areas of the body.

As he spoke, with a thought, a subtle, lustrous sheen appeared on the arm that Thoth was holding, and then Thoth's fingers slid away completely, no longer under pressure.

At the same time, Nojiko uttered a somewhat surprised statement:

"By giving the body zero friction, even high-speed moving objects can slide away instantly when they come into contact with me."

And I am even immune to the kinetic energy that objects carry when they come into contact with me.

As Nojiko carefully explained his understanding of the power of his Smooth-Smooth Fruit, Thoth smiled.

"This ability is indeed impressive and very useful. I'm afraid I couldn't even beat you in a head-on fight right now!"

Nokiko was slightly taken aback, then realized that most of Thoth's attack abilities were physical attacks, but she was immune to them.

She glanced at Thoth with a subtle look in her eyes, "So, according to you, as long as it's a physical attack, wouldn't I be invincible?"

Boom!

A light but firm chop to the head. Noki rolled her eyes at Thoth, who then looked at her intently.

"There is no such thing as invincibility in this world. The Smooth-Smooth Fruit's ability is not perfect either. It's only good for bullying ordinary people."

If you encounter someone who possesses domineering aura or can perform special non-physical attacks.

Relying solely on ability can be deadly. The world isn't as simple as you think.

Nokiko was slightly taken aback. "Domineering?"

Thoth smiled. "Observation Haki, Armament Haki, Conqueror's Haki—these are latent powers that humans in this world are born with."

Observation Haki is the power to sense the presence of living beings and predict the opponent's next move; Armament Haki is the power to greatly enhance both defense and offense, and can even counter abilities like those of Devil Fruits.

As for Conqueror's Haki, it is a legendary power that only one in a million people can possess, and is thus called the power of a king.

Thoth simply introduced her to this power system called Haki. Nokiko stared blankly as Thoth explained, and the reality of this world slowly emerged in her eyes, as if a curtain had been drawn back.

"The reason I was able to defeat Arlong this time is because I have awakened that kind of Haki called Observation Haki."

Suddenly, Nokiko's eyes widened slightly; she realized what was happening:

"It's that strange instinct you had during these two days of training, where you could always anticipate my attacks and easily dodge them."

"Is that Observation Haki?"

"Yes. It's about domineering presence. Among people of similar background, those with domineering presence can easily defeat those without it."

"Even if the opponent is stronger, domineering aura can still be used as a special trump card."

“Like Ah Long, he is physically stronger than me, but he can’t hit me. In a life-or-death struggle, I was slightly injured, but he survived.”

"Of course, the premise of this battle is that my skills are far superior to his, and apart from physical fitness, he is inferior to me in every aspect."

Nokiko pursed her lips. Thoth's words were like a bucket of cold water poured over her from head to toe, leaving her stunned.

"The Smooth-Smooth Fruit's power has given you a perfect body, so in my opinion, your physical talents should also have undergone a transformation. Therefore, I ask you, are you willing to train hard to become stronger?"

Nokiko blinked, then became serious:

"I don't want to cultivate myself to become stronger; I want to become stronger to protect you and for our future."

I will become stronger so that no one will ever take away what I love from me again.

Upon hearing this, Thoth agreed. No matter what the purpose of becoming stronger was, as long as she had this belief, the seed of dominance within her would grow strong.

"That's right, I have to give them credit for that belief. Now that the decision has been made, let's carry it through to the end."

When you become stronger, the domineering aura within you will naturally respond to you.

Nocioni, your body and mind have changed; you are no longer ordinary.

Nokiko paused slightly, thinking of the killing yesterday. Indeed, in the past, she would never have imagined that her hands would be stained with blood.

Even Ah Long and his gang of scoundrels.

She gently pursed her lips, looking at Thoth. All these changes were brought about by this man before her. She tilted her head and stared intently at him:

"Then you have to take responsibility, Captain."

"Oh?" Thoth's eyes lit up, and he put his hand on Nokigo's shoulder, laughing:

"This means you've officially agreed! You're going to be the cook on my ship."

Nokiko's expression turned serious as he corrected him:

"I am still a fighter, and I will not give up the fight in the future, so you must continue to teach me how to cultivate."

"Why are you two whispering together so early in the morning? What are you talking about?"

Nami, rubbing her eyes, walked out of the room wearing an orange dress that revealed her two fair legs. She stood before the two men, glancing at Nojiko and then at Thoth, a hint of suspicion in her eyes.

What are you doing?

The girl's eyes were fixed on Thoth's left hand, which rested on Noki's shoulder. Thoth's lips curved slightly, and he smiled.

"Bone examination reveals that Nokiko's physique is exceptionally perfect."

Nojiko's expression suddenly became very subtle, and Nami's eyes widened abruptly as she looked at Nojiko in disbelief:

"You just let him touch you like that?"

Nokiko's lips twitched, and she glared helplessly at Thoth:

"No, he just officially agreed to board your ship. He was so happy that he reached out and patted me on the shoulder."

"Don't talk nonsense."

Nami nodded upon hearing this. She knew Nojiko's personality and wouldn't do such a thing. Then, she looked at Thoth:

"After breakfast, you'll come with us to a place."

Although Thoth was puzzled, he nodded in agreement.

A moment later, after a hearty breakfast, Nami, carrying drinks, and Nojiko, holding a bouquet of flowers, went together to a seaside cliff not far from their home.

There is a tomb here.

The two sisters knelt before the wooden cross tombstone, whispering to Belle, who lay buried beneath it.

Thoth sat behind the two, listening calmly, the sea breeze blowing against their faces, slowly carrying the girls' longings to distant places.

……

Tote's injury healed quickly, and the wound was completely healed in less than two days.

During these two days, Thoth did not engage in any physical training, but instead devoted himself entirely to training his Observation Haki.

This has yielded considerable benefits.

It was four o'clock that afternoon.

At the village clinic, Dr. Gao looked at Tot's rolled-up short-sleeved shirt and a look of astonishment crossed his eyes:

"Your body's ability to recover is truly remarkable."