Chapter 20 Nami: Master Bane, please allow me to entertain you
The back mountain of Cocoyasi Village is where the Arlong Pirates keep their private dock. Bane and Zoro are standing there now.
Only one ship is anchored in the harbor. It is large and impressive, with a fierce look that suggests it should not be messed with.
The ship resembles a giant shark, and the front has a jagged shape similar to Arlong's nose. Just looking at it, you can tell it could also be used as a ram.
Zoro looks at the ship with curiosity, while Bane notices a takoyaki cart that has fallen over on the dock.
"He should have run away, right? " Bane smiled and stopped worrying about it.
That takoyaki cart likely belongs to Hachi. When he was attacking people in Arlong park, Hachi was not there. He probably wasn't around originally and fled when he sensed trouble.
However, Bane did not intend to kill them all and felt too lazy to chase after them.
"According to the ship's information, it can hold 640 people and has 72 cannons. It needs at least 150 people to sail," Zoro said, looking at the details he found in Arlong Park. After saying this, he looked at Bane and asked, "Where can we find the other 147 people now? "
"What? It takes 150 people to sail the ship? The Arlong Pirates don't even have that many members. How do they usually sail it? " Bane also seemed confused.
He had only thought that the ship was big and impressive, a large ship with three masts that could travel the Grand Line, which is why he wanted to use it.
He forgot that the bigger the ship, the more crew it needed to operate. Now, with just the two of them, they couldn't manage such a ship. Even if they owned it, he wouldn't be able to use it!
"How should I know? Maybe the fishmen have special sailing skills? " Zoro shrugged.
Just then, they heard a noise behind them, and soon the orange-haired girl Nami approached with a smile.
"Have you talked to Nojiko? Do you want to go to sea with us? " Bane turned and asked Nami.
"Even though Nojiko is hesitant and the villagers are worried,~" Nami playfully approached Bane and continued, "But my dream is to create the most accurate and complete nautical chart in the world. Besides, I believe I am the best navigator in the East Blue Sea. It would be a waste not to use my skills. In the end, everyone supported my dream! "
After saying this, Nami proudly raised her chin and said, "So be proud, your new partner is the strongest navigator in the East Blue Sea! "
"You should be the one who is proud because you are joining a team that has the future world's strongest swordsman," Zoro said proudly.
Bane smiled and said, "Welcome, the most powerful navigator, Miss Nami. "
After chatting for a little while, Nami suddenly remembered something and said, "By the way, the navy just came by. They said that Admiral Smoker has captured that rat guy Nezumi, and he will be tried properly later. "
"Oh." Bane replied without much interest. He didn't care about the rat.
But soon, he remembered something and looked at Nami, saying, "If I remember correctly, Smoker told me that the navy will also bring the 20 million Baileys reward for Arlong. So, where's my money? "
Nami's eyes rolled around like a cute little fox when she heard that, and then she said confidently, "Hey, don't ignore the facts! I killed Arlong myself, so of course, his bounty belongs to me! "
"You are really shameless," Zoro said to Nami, sounding disgusted.
Nami ignored Zoro and added, "Now that I think about it, you might not know that I am not just the strongest navigator in the East Blue Sea, but also the best financial manager. Bane, you still have 360 million Baileys, right? You don't seem good with money, so why don't you let me keep it safe for you? "
"Heh." Bane looked at Nami, who was obsessed with money, and found it amusing. Then he said, "I'm sorry, but I donated 200 million Berries to the Navy for free, so they can help bring peace and stability to the East Blue Sea. Now, I only have a bit more than 150 million Berries left. "
"What! ? " Nami almost jumped up with anxiety and said sadly, "That's 200 million Berries.How can you just give it away? Do you know what 200 million Berries means? What it could do? "
"Maybe that 200 million Berries can help lessen the number of people who suffer like you did," Zoro suddenly interrupted.
His words hit Nami hard. After a moment of silence, this money-obsessed little thief shook her head and said, "Forget it, the past is the past. "
Then, she perked up, reached out her hand to Bane, and said, "So, I will keep the remaining 150 million Berries for you, right? "
"Haha, if you keep me in a good mood, maybe I'll think about it," Bane replied arrogantly.
Upon hearing this, Nami quickly changed her expression to that of a maid. She approached Bane, reached out her hand to massage his arm, and said, "Master Ben, will this make you happy? "
"It's fine," Bane replied casually. He then added, "But there is a problem bothering me. I captured this big ship, but I can't move it. Do you have any good ideas, my navigator? "
"Of course, I'm happy to help you, Master Bane," Nami said as she pulled a whistle from her boobs.
"Arlong and his crew's ship is not run by sailors or anything like that, but by…" As she spoke, she suddenly blew the whistle.
At the same time, Zoro noticed something large coming up from beneath the dock.
In just ten seconds, the water at the dock became choppy, and soon, a huge sea monster with a cow's head emerged from the water.
"Moo." Nami introduced, "This is Arlong's pet and the power source of this ship. When there aren't enough crew members, it pulls the ship. And I happen to know how to train it. "
"So that's it." Bane looked at the giant sea monster and immediately understood what was happening.
This is good, as it means I will have extra food on my travels.
But he can't always use Moo to pull the boat. He should also find some crew members so he doesn't have to do all the little tasks himself.
We need to find a chance to recruit some regular crew members.
After sorting out the ship issue, Bane cleared his throat and said in a grand tone, "Well, since you have a solution, I'll leave it to you. Now I'm a bit hungry. If anyone can provide a nice dinner, I might think about rewarding them with some of my 150 million Berries!"
"Okay! " Nami brightened up when she heard this. She tapped Bane's lower back eagerly. While serving him, she said, "Master Bane, please follow me so I can treat you well. "
Seeing this, Zoro said from the side, "I don't need any food, but I want two bottles of the special wine here. "
"Mister Zoro, do you have any money? " Nami asked, rubbing her hands together as if happy to serve him.
"No," Zoro replied instinctively.
"Okay, then it's not my concern. Drinking more hot water is good for your health," Nami's expression changed quickly, and she waved her hand at Zoro, looking disgusted.
Zoro: ? ? ?
Are you really that much of a snob?
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