One Piece: Starting with Coercing and Enticing Nami

Seeing this, Thoth smiled and shook his head:

"I appreciate your kindness, but I'd also like to see what those people from the Grand Line are like."

Smoker fell silent for a few seconds, then said in a flat tone, "I can't control what you want to do."

But if you act recklessly and harm the civilians here, then be prepared to have a bounty placed on your head!

Tot nodded. "That's certainly the domineering style of your navy."

Smoker's eyes flashed with anger. He didn't want to say another word, so he got up and sat down at the next table. At that moment, the waiter brought over the signature milk tea.

Karina smiled at Tashigi, who was still in a daze, and said, "Aren't you going over there?"

Pointing in Smoker's direction, Tashigi snapped back to reality and stood up, but then her eyes burned as she looked at Thoth:

"That sword at your waist? Isn't that the Great Grade Sword, Grade Twenty-One, Tyrfire?"

Thoth raised an eyebrow. "What? You want it?"

Tashigi was taken aback, then waved her hands repeatedly, somewhat flustered: "No, no, that's not it. I didn't want to, I just wanted to see it up close."

As she spoke, her eyes burned with intensity once more:

"I have a favor to ask, could I touch it? I'll just touch it, I promise I won't do anything else."

Thoth's gaze was subtle. Karina looked at Tashigi with a hint of admiration. She was a courageous and heroic woman who dared to even think of touching a terrifying demonic sword like Tyrfong.

Aren't you afraid of being drained dry and dying?

"I refuse! Because you are not qualified to touch this weapon."

Thoth chuckled in response, and Tashigi's expression suddenly froze. She had expected to be rejected, but she hadn't expected to be rejected so ruthlessly. The girl couldn't help but feel wronged.

At that moment, Smoker next door frowned, clearly annoyed.

"Tashigi, it's just a Great Sword, what's so special about it?"

As he spoke, he looked calmly at Thoth: "Why didn't you just refuse directly? Why did you have to say such harsh things?"

She may be a bit slow, but she means you no harm.

Thoth rested his left hand on the hilt of Tyr's sword and turned to look at Smoker:

"This sword has a bad temper; an ordinary person would die if they touched it carelessly. She is definitely not qualified. I'm not making this up."

A hint of surprise flashed in Smoker's eyes, and he couldn't help but look at Thoth, his expression subtle:

"Could it be a demon sword?"

Thoth smiled but didn't speak. A strange light flashed in Smoker's eyes, and after a few seconds, he couldn't help but say, "I've heard that no one who wields a demon sword ever ends up well."

Thoth glanced at him. "Someone who can say something like that must just be a vulgar guy."

Smoker's face darkened, and Thoth chuckled: "Demon swords? These are just precious swords for those with strong personalities, and vulgar people are not qualified to use them."

As for not ending up well? Do you think someone wielding such a precious sword would be someone who is content to be law-abiding and obedient?

Restlessness is equivalent to a troublemaker. If you are not strong enough, you will die, but later generations will blame the weapon for the bad reputation.

Isn't that ridiculous?

Smoker's gaze sharpened as he looked at the young man before him. As soon as he uttered those words, an aura of domineering power emanated naturally from his entire being.

So young, so extraordinary, at this moment, the image of that fiery figure involuntarily appeared in his mind.

Equally unruly.

His gaze sharpened, and he couldn't help but scrutinize Thoth. After a few breaths, a stiff smile appeared on Smoker's lips:

"Hey! Interested in joining the navy? With your skills, you're sure to achieve great things in the future."

Thoth was somewhat surprised and looked at Smoker in front of him. "Do you think you can achieve the justice you believe in while in the Navy?"

Smoker frowned, and Thoth looked at him calmly and said, "As a Marine, when you are carrying out your own justice, do you ever feel uncomfortable being constrained?"

You're clearly a powerful Logia-type Devil Fruit user, yet you were demoted to Loguetown in the East Blue. People always strive for better opportunities.

Smoker's face immediately turned dark, but Thoth's eyes remained calm: "Six months ago, Fire Fist Ace was on par with you in the newspapers, but six months later, he defeated that famous Shichibukai and even broke into the New World in the second half of the Grand Line."

But you're still here. I can tell you're not the kind of person who's content with the status quo, and your potential isn't at its limit.

Why stay here? Just to stop rookie pirates in Loguetown?

Are you sure... you're not wasting your talents?

"Shut up!" Smoker's face darkened. He felt he couldn't let this guy continue to bewitch him; this guy was toxic.

“No way.” Toth smiled. “I have my own mouth, and I have the freedom of speech.”

"Think about it? Actually, those pirates in the East Blue! You can't stop monsters like Fire Fist Ace, and most of the ones you catch are guys who probably won't last long in the Grand Line and will be eliminated soon."

"How much time do you have to waste here? As a navy officer, don't you dream of becoming an admiral or a fleet admiral or something?"

But the strong are forged in blood and fire. And you, you've always been put in this kind of fishpond to be fried.

Is this really the kind of life you want?

Doesn't your soul cry out?

As Thoth finished speaking, the air suddenly fell silent.

Smoker stared coldly at Thoth, and after a few seconds, he let out a sneer:

"Are you done talking? Then I'll tell you, I don't care about things like admirals and fleet admirals."

Lao Tzu's actions were solely for the sake of the justice he believed in.

So what if it's the East Blue? My goal is simply to send all those scumbag pirates into the city.

Unruly and rebellious.

A hint of interest appeared in Toth's eyes:

What is the meaning of pirates to you?

For example, a guy who never intentionally harms ordinary civilians.

However, because it seemed like he had taught a lesson to some lowly nobles, or for some other reason, he was forcibly labeled a pirate.

What would you do if you encountered this? Throw him in Impel Down? Or pretend you didn't see him?

Thoth was curious about what kind of answer he would give, while at that moment, Smoker's eye twitched. He asked himself honestly, the kind of guy Thoth was talking about really didn't count as a pirate in his mind.

However, he fell silent, and after a brief silence, he said coldly:

"I don't believe that such pirates exist. Pirates are just pirates."

Seeing this, Thoth sighed softly:

"It seems we don't have anything in common right now. So let's leave it at that. You do your thing, I'll do mine, and neither of us will bother the other."

However, if you decide to leave the navy in the future, you can come find me, and I think I'll take you in.

Thoth looked at him calmly.

After saying that, he looked away.

Then they happily enjoyed the delicious cake and milk tea with Karina.

Smoker remained calm, but Tashigi across from him seemed somewhat apprehensive, keeping her head down and focusing intently on the signature milk tea in front of her.

While Thoth resonated with Smoker's emotions, Smoker's heart was far from at peace.

"Thoth, try this."

Karina scooped a spoonful of the new flavored cake and handed it to Tot, who smiled and opened his mouth to eat it.

Soon, Karina looked at Thoth with a grin, pointed to the cake in front of him, her red lips slightly parted, and then the two began to feed each other.

Smoker watched this scene with a dark expression, feeling as if he was about to be fed a full meal by these two bastards.

Furious, she gulped down her milk tea, got up, and left. Tashigi quickly got up and followed her.

At the entrance of the cake shop, Smoker looked grim. He hadn't gained any advantage over Thoth and was completely overwhelmed.

Looking back at the two people behind the glass window, Tote and his companion showed frustration and an indescribable displeasure in their eyes.

She was living a miserable life, while that bastard brought a stunningly beautiful girl to her and flaunted their love.

However, at this moment, he completely forgot that he was the one who had foolishly chased after him.

Inside the cake shop.

Suddenly, Tote narrowed his eyes and looked at the right corner of the street outside the store, where a figure with a camera was sneakily taking pictures.

"Smoker, do you like him?"

Karina then asked out of curiosity, and Thoth looked away from Karina, chuckled, and shook his head, saying:

"I can only say that I think highly of his character; he... is a good person."

Karina blinked. "So he's a good person after all? It seems you do have a good opinion of him."

At that moment, she turned her head to look at the street corner outside the window and smiled gently: "Looks like someone doesn't want us to have a peaceful date!"

Thoth smiled. "Looks like you've noticed too."

Karina blinked: "Do you think someone like me, a phantom thief, would have such poor vigilance?"

I'm not the kind of fool who just enjoys comfort and lets his vigilance dull.

Their gazes were so lewd that it was hard to miss.

Thoth finished the last bite of cake in front of him, then looked at Karina:

"Want to stretch your muscles?"

Karina rolled her eyes at Thoth: "Do you think I would refuse you? You should be saying this now, Karina, come with me to have some fun!"

Tot burst out laughing, and the two paid the bill and left, their destination clear.

That's the person who took the photos secretly.

Outside the cake shop, Thoth glanced at Smoker, who was still there, standing against another wall, puffing on a cigar.

He then turned his gaze to the middle-aged man across the street not far away and walked over calmly.

The man noticed Thoth looking at him, and a hint of unease flashed in his eyes. He had just turned around when suddenly, Thoth's figure appeared silently in front of him.