One Piece: Trainers on the Straw Hat Pirates

"That Arlong Pirates, made up of fishmen!?"

Nami's expression was complicated as she unconsciously recalled the words that Red had said to her in Shells Town.

"Hmm, what? You know about that pirate crew too!?"

"Red asked, feigning ignorance," he replied.

Although it was somewhat cruel, there were some things he had to make Nami say herself.

Firstly, it allows her to trust Luffy and Zoro, and to completely regard everyone as partners she can entrust her life to.

Otherwise, it would be too unfair to Luffy and Zoro, who trust her one-sidedly.

Secondly, it's also about helping her overcome her inner conflict and give up the false hope of exchanging 1 million Baileys for the villagers' freedom.

Only in this way can she break free from the past and start anew, completely bidding farewell to her past self!

"I..." Nami's voice choked with emotion at that moment.

Luffy and Zoro, who were still in high spirits, frowned and noticed the unusual atmosphere.

However, Crimson stepped forward at this moment:

"It seems you've already made up your mind, haven't you?"

"……Um."

Crystalline tears slid down Nami's face, suddenly falling to the ground and wetting the deck.

Nami slowly pulled up the sleeve of her left arm, revealing a purple tattoo.

She sobbed as she said:

"I'm sorry, everyone..."

"Actually, I am a member of the Arlong Pirates."

"What!?"

Luffy and Zoro's eyes widened suddenly.

Zoro was about to ask something, but Crimson suddenly waved his hand, stopping him.

Then he continued gently to Nami:

"So, that's why you've been scouring the seas for money?"

"……Um."

Nami continued to nod.

Red pulled out a tissue and handed it to Nami, then pulled down her sleeve to cover the pattern that Nami hated.

"It will be a long time before we reach the next island."

"Then, Nami, say whatever you want to say!"

"The reasons that make you cry, the reasons that cause you pain, and..."

"What you hope your partners will do for you!"

When he said the last sentence, Crimson suddenly emphasized his words.

Nami looked up and was surprised to meet his eyes, which were full of affection and encouragement.

At that moment, for some reason, Nami felt that Akane already knew everything and was just waiting for her to say it herself.

After a few seconds of silence, she took a deep breath to compose herself, then raised her head, bravely stopped her tears, and told Luffy and Zoro everything about herself and her experiences in Cocoyasi Village.

A dozen minutes later, Nami, having finally released all the pent-up emotions in her heart, clutched her heart and bowed deeply to the three members of the Red Tribe:

"Please everyone... help me!!! Help Cocoa West Village!!!"

"..."

After a moment of silence, Red suddenly turned his head, looked at Luffy, and said:

"What do you mean, Captain?"

"Is your navigator seeking your help?"

"Should we help them with this?"

"What are you talking about, Crimson?"

Luffy, unusually, didn't act silly and instead showed a serious expression.

He slowly put the straw hat on his head, then took a deep breath and suddenly shouted loudly at the sky:

"Of course!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

The enormous decibels, like the wrath of a god, shattered the clouds in the sky...

At the same time... it also shattered Nami's inner conflict!

Chapter 24 Bucky the Clown (Please continue reading~)

"Thank you... thank you everyone..."

Nami, who had been holding back her tears, silently covered her mouth and began to weep.

The glistening tears fell into the hearts of the Straw Hat crew, but they turned into a raging fire of anger, wishing they could instantly teleport to Cocoyasi Village and burn the Arlong Pirates to ashes!

"Red, let's head to Cocoyasi Village right away!" Luffy immediately suggested to Red, clenching his fist.

"no problem!"

Crimson smiled and nodded, saying meaningfully:

"After all, our initial planned sailing route was towards Cocoyasi Village!"

"However, before heading to Cocoyasi Village, we need to pick up two more companions first."

"partner!?"

Luffy was taken aback for a moment, and even his anger subsided upon hearing this unusual word.

However, considering that the current atmosphere didn't seem suitable for discussing new crew members, even someone as oblivious as Luffy didn't press the matter further. Instead, he looked at Nami with concern.

"Don't worry, Nami!"

"I'll definitely help you beat the Arlong Pirates to a pulp!!!"

Luffy patted his chest and assured him.

Although Zoro didn't speak, the determined look in his eyes showed that he was eager to cut something down.

However, at that moment, Crimson suddenly interrupted and said:

"Just beating him away isn't enough, Luffy."

"Evil must be punished by evil, and blood debts must be repaid with blood!"

"If we don't kill all these fishmen, we won't be able to appease the souls of those who were persecuted by the Arlong Pirates!"

"What's more, how dare they bully our lovely navigator!"

"Such sins cannot be atoned with their lives alone!"

Red helped the weeping Nami to her feet, gently patting her shoulder as she said:

"Leave everything to us!"

"Yes!" Nami nodded vigorously.

This was also the first time she had felt a sense of security since her adoptive mother, Bellemere, left.

Leaning against the crimson shoulder, Nami covered her tear-streaked face as she silently said to herself:

"Thank you, Crimson."

……

……

A sea breeze was blowing, and the sun was blazing overhead.

Nami's confession did not affect the speed of the sailboat.

Despite carrying two tons of fitness equipment, the small sailboat still carved a straight white wave across the sea, heading towards the next island.

Finally, just before dinner, they successfully arrived at the port of the next island.

"Wuhu~ Finally, I can enjoy a delicious meal again!"

The ship had barely stopped when Luffy immediately jumped off the bow and started shouting.

But just then, Nami's mournful voice came from behind him:

"I'm so sorry I couldn't provide you with a delicious meal!"

Luffy was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat and quickly turned around, forcing a smile:

"Haha, no, no!"

"The lunch was... actually quite delicious!"

As he spoke, he made the signature gesture of lying, pouting and scratching his head.

Although Nami cried in the morning, since she was the only one on the ship who knew a little about food, the responsibility of preparing lunch for the Straw Hat crew naturally fell to her.

Nami's cooking skills are limited, and in addition, other conditions are not up to par...

As a result, their lunch was not just ordinary, but rather tasteless.

Even Luffy, who eats Devil Fruits without batting an eye, could barely finish all the food...

This shows just how terrifying the power of this meal was.

So when Luffy learned that he was about to arrive at the next island, he was really looking forward to finding a restaurant to have a big meal.

Unfortunately……

His wish was destined to be in vain.

Because the island they were on had only one town...