The Great Voyage Begins with the Celestial Dragons

Uta looked at the seemingly peaceful and serene village around him and suddenly asked a question.

"Can it be done?"

Nami's eyes held a glimmer of hope.

Protecting this place is indeed her dream.

Even more so than her dream of drawing a map of the entire world.

"Whether you can do it or not is a question you should ask yourself."

Uta extended her slender finger and tapped Nami's chest, her voice carrying a profound meaning.

"No one will protect what you want for you. I've said it before, there's no such thing as a free lunch in this world."

"I understand, Lord Uta."

Nami nodded slightly, and as she recalled Uta's next plan for her, she couldn't help but purse her lips slightly.

She couldn't help but feel lost.

In the eyes of truly powerful figures, she was nothing more than a pawn, and Ah Long and his gang were even less than ants.

Only by facing the reality of this world can we understand how insignificant we are.

"Lord Uta, did you know there was something wrong with me the moment you saw my tattoo?"

Nami suddenly remembered how the other party had treated her at first, and instead of hiding anything, she chose to ask directly.

"A pirate tattoo?"

Uta chuckled softly and shook his head slightly.

"Just as I expected..."

Nami pouted; she knew it!

Given Uta's status, how could he possibly pay attention to the symbol of the Arlong Pirates? Even if he had a recollection of it, he wouldn't immediately make a connection.

"So, I was only discovered after we'd been in contact for a while?"

She was still somewhat dissatisfied with the failure of the performance.

No, that's not it.

Uta walked lightly down the street, turning her back and tilting her head to look at Nami:

"There is a magical power in this world called Observation Haki."

"Observation Haki? It sounds like it allows you to observe a lot of special things?" Nami didn't know anything about it.

"More or less. It amplifies your senses, like a sixth sense. Most foolish people prefer to use it in combat, but actually, using this ability in everyday conversations or daily life can always reveal some interesting things. For example..."

They had just arrived at the edge of the village, around an orange plantation.

Uta didn't turn around, but said very precisely:

"The girl behind me, after we came into her sight, lingered on you the longest, for a full three-quarters of the time, her eyes filled with guilt and anxiety. For the remaining quarter of the time, her gaze was fixed on me, her eyes filled with speculation and suspicion."

"Is Observation Haki that powerful? Lord Uta, I want to learn it!"

Nami didn't stand on ceremony and immediately made her request, her eyes lighting up.

If she couldn't learn it herself, there was no need for Uta to tell her.

"I'll teach you once we've dealt with the immediate situation. The woman behind me is your sworn sister, isn't she?"

"Yes, her name is Nochgo."

Nami nodded slightly, seemingly feeling that this wasn't enough, and added:

"She's a good person!"

"Whether she's a good person or not is none of my business. Just remember, she's your sister." Uta chuckled.

She stood still, showing no intention of moving forward.

Nami roughly understood that Uta was giving her some private space to meet with her sister, and she gave her a grateful look.

Although with their Observation Haki abilities, their conversation certainly couldn't be kept secret.

But Uta's behavior actually won Nami's favor.

Looking at Nochiko, who was waiting anxiously not far away, Nami smiled broadly and walked towards him.

Her conversation with Uta just now has solidified her own thoughts.

Yes, in this world, no one will have a good ending just because they are a good person.

Compared to that, background and strength are more important.

Because Nami is Nokiko's sister, no one dares to touch Nokiko, nor does anyone dare to disturb Cocoyasi Village.

That sounds like a really cool thing!

"Nojiko, I'm back!"

Nami flashed a bright smile and waved to Nochi.

"You're finally back!"

Seeing that Nami was unharmed, Nochiko quickly pulled her over to check her over, and only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that she was completely unharmed.

"what happened?"

Nochiko's unusual behavior made Nami feel somewhat uncomfortable.

“Ah Long just came to the village and arrested several villagers again, saying that if we can’t raise the money, he’ll come back in a few days.”

Nochigao spoke, sounding somewhat downcast.

"Ah? Damn it, Ah Long!"

Nami's face showed anger.

Right now, Nami just wants to get rid of Arlong, this cancerous growth, as soon as possible.

"Wait a minute, didn't I just give them a few million Berries last month?" Nami frowned.

“They are all insatiable people, they can never be satisfied. Each of us has to pay 100 million Berries to save our lives, and they will kill us if we don’t pay.”

Nojiko gave a wry smile and looked at Nami with genuine sincerity, saying:

"Nami, we have nowhere else to run. When you can, don't come back."

"What a joke! If I hadn't come back, who knows what those mermen would have done."

Nami held Nochiko's hand, her face full of seriousness:

"Nojiko, don't worry. Leave this to me. They won't bother you again!"

"Nami, what are you doing?"

Seeing Nami resolutely turn around, Nojiko was shocked.

"Don't do anything foolish!"

"Don't worry, Nojiko. From now on, you and Cocoyasi Village will be proud of me."

After uttering an extremely cheesy remark, Nami casually walked towards Uta.

She was willing to catch up with the old friends, but if she waited any longer, the villagers would probably be tortured to death by Ah Long.

"Lord Uta, let's go to Dragon Park!"

After walking up to Uta, Nami said somewhat anxiously.

Uta didn't say much, just nodded slightly and followed Nami at a leisurely pace.

With her abilities, she could destroy the entire Arlong Pirates simply by standing here.

But since Nami didn't ask, she naturally wouldn't do anything unnecessary.

But murlocs are indeed a bunch of trash who only know how to bully and oppress!

Chapter 310 The Main Theme of the World

Arlong Park, also known as Arlong Paradise, is the base of the Arlong Pirates and is located not far from Cocoyasi Village.

Even at Nami's speed, she arrived at her destination in just half an hour.

"what!!!!"

As soon as she arrived, Nami heard a shrill scream, which made her tremble and freeze on the spot.

She seemed to recall the nightmare that Ah Long had brought her, and how powerful he was.

For a moment, she even hesitated to move forward.

Nami stared twitchingly at Uta, who was standing beside her, seemingly waiting for his instructions.

"How can you protect your village if you don't confront this fear?"

Uta didn't rush in with Nami; she just gave her a soft word of encouragement.

This encouraging remark relieved most of Nami's stress.

Of course, words don't always relieve stress; it could also be the confidence that Uta's presence gives her.

Whenever Nami recalls the kick Uta delivered from his recliner, she feels like she can hardly breathe.

Compared to Uta, the fishmen are utterly pathetic.

Reassured, Nami finally took the first step with courage and entered the Dragon Paradise.

"Hey, it's Nami. How much did you get this time?"

As soon as she entered, a fishman waved at Nami with a grin, and even made a money gesture.

Clearly, they've been treating Nami like a money-giving charm.

"Lord Uta, may I shoot him?"

"Do as you please."

Uta shrugged indifferently, and a beautiful humming came from her lips.