Leaving Twin Capes for Whiskey Peak.
During the journey, Ye Fan went fishing.
That's right, he was just too idle, not knowing what to do, with nothing to occupy his time.
Ever since Ye Fan fused with the Vampire Progenitor's bloodline, he had barely felt any pressure during physical training.
In such circumstances, there was only one way to improve his strength.
Combat!
Only opponents of comparable strength could allow him to progress faster.
Sitting at the bow of the ship, Ye Fan held a fishing rod. In such a place, it was truly possible to catch anything.
And everything was incredibly fresh.
Ye Fan also tried a very traditional eating method of this country: devouring it raw.
However, it was clearly not suitable for Ye Fan; even with seasoning, it still felt a bit nauseating.
But not all fish were like that.
There was one type of fish that Ye Fan found delicious even when eaten raw, very sweet and succulent.
It had a short, sturdy body, a conical, elongated trunk, a forked caudal fin, bright colors from the bottom to the sides of its body, a dark blue upper body, dark fins, yellowish finlets, and a black ridge on its caudal peduncle.
That's right, it was a tuna.
Ye Fan hadn't expected to have the chance to eat such a thing after coming to another world.
In his previous life, his monthly living expenses were barely enough to...
Let's not talk about it; the more I say, the more tears flow. Some people are born in Rome, while others are born as beasts of burden.
And so, because of this unique taste, Ye Fan specifically decided to catch more here, to store for later consumption.
Once he reached the New World and established his own power, he could truly enjoy it.
However, compared to Ye Fan, who hadn't eaten it before, Nami and Nojiko also hadn't.
It was their first time tasting such fish. Although most of this world was ocean,
the fishermen in Cocoyasi Village had never caught such fish.
"What kind of fish is this? The taste is incredible!"
Nami lightly cut a small piece of fish from the body with a knife and put it into her mouth.
Immediately, she showed a satisfied and happy expression. This tasted so much better than anything she had eaten before; there was absolutely no fishy smell.
"Sister, you should try some too."
Then she cut off another small piece for Nojiko to taste.
Nojiko, who had been preparing food for so many years, was immediately amazed by this unique taste. It was a flavor she had never experienced before.
Immediately, several cooking methods came to her mind for such a texture and quality of meat.
Lightly pan-fried with red wine, or as sashimi—only these methods could preserve the deliciousness of this meat.
Nojiko picked a few oranges from the orange trees, then cut them open and drizzled the juice onto the tuna meat before tasting it again.
The flavor became even more fresh and fragrant.
So, the two women asked Ye Fan to catch more tuna, as who knew if they would encounter this type of fish again after leaving this sea area.
This also perfectly aligned with Ye Fan's thoughts; he possessed freezing abilities.
Although thawing would slightly affect the taste, it wouldn't be significantly worse.
The ship was so large; if they didn't prepare a lot more, it would truly be a waste of so much space.
Moreover, these were all bluefin tuna, the highest quality among tuna.
As soon as Ye Fan caught one, he would immediately freeze it to maintain its optimal freshness.
Whiskey Peak.
Ye Fan and the two women sailed until nightfall before reaching here.
As they docked by the pier, they saw that the people here were very welcoming of Ye Fan and the two women's arrival.
What disappointed Ye Fan was that Princess Vivi, the blue-haired girl, was not present. He could only say that the two of them had no fate.
He didn't force it; this world had no shortage of people.
"Welcome to the Grand Line, welcome to our small town."
"Welcome to the hospitable Whiskey Peak!"
People on both sides were very welcoming of Ye Fan and the two women's arrival. Even after seeing the Emperor's pirate flag, there was no panic at all.
One should know that facing pirates, this was not a normal reaction for a small town.
Nami, being observant, immediately noticed the abnormality here. Ye Fan and she exchanged a glance, understanding each other implicitly.
Nojiko, on the other hand, was happily greeting everyone.
In her heart, although they were pirates, they were good pirates. Her inherently kind nature made her think of everything in a positive light.
She didn't find anything strange about the crowd's welcome.
Igaram looked at the three pirates who had arrived. He didn't recognize the two women, but the leader was a Great Pirate with a bounty of 50 million Berries.
If he could capture him and hand him over to the Marine, he could get 50 million Berries.
"Welcome, travelers from afar. I am Igaram, the mayor of Whiskey Peak."
"Our town is famous for its wine and music. Let us properly entertain our guests from afar."
Ye Fan saw the other party come forward and speak so much to him, very amicably.
But Ye Fan, familiar with the plot, knew that the other party had ill intentions, wanting to exchange his head for money.
The surrounding crowd immediately cheered, making it seem as if Ye Fan and his companions were great heroes!
Given the crowd's enthusiasm, Ye Fan went with the flow. With food and free music, it would be a waste not to enjoy the festivities.
"Hello, Mayor, I am Ye Fan."
Ye Fan wasn't someone who overthought things. He considered himself not a good person after gaining the system's power.
Amidst the cheers, Ye Fan and the two women were invited into a tavern.
On the tables were many delicacies and fine wines, and there were even some charmingly dressed women nearby.
Clearly, the other party was well prepared, with everything from seduction to fine wine and food.
As long as one is human, there will be weaknesses; the seven emotions and six desires are all normal.
"Hahaha, come, let's raise a toast to our guests from afar."
"Cheers, cheers!"
"Drink, drink, drink, drink!"
...
Everyone in the tavern immediately raised their glasses to drink. In this situation, Nami and Ye Fan, with a tacit understanding, also raised their glasses and drank along.
Ye Fan also wanted to use this incident to leave a deep impression on Nojiko.
Hothouse flowers cannot grow; they must endure wind and rain to survive in the Grand Line, in the New World.
If Ye Fan encountered suitable, powerful Devil Fruits here, he wouldn't miss them.
He had to prepare them for Nami, Nojiko, and the others.
"Come, come, let's not disappoint everyone's good intentions. Cheers, everyone."
"Cheers!"
Igaram saw the three of them so happy, as if they had let down all their guard.
He was inwardly ecstatic, never having imagined that this Great Pirate with a 50 million Berries bounty could be taken down so easily.
Once they drank too much, wouldn't they be at his mercy?
Hehehe!
Music, fine wine, and beautiful women—such an environment was truly exhilarating and the easiest place to let down one's guard.
Soon, Ye Fan pretended to be overwhelmed by the alcohol and directly slumped onto the table, falling into a drunken sleep.
Actually, the other side had arranged many beautiful women, some of them pretty, but with Nami and Nojiko present, there was no opportunity to make a move.
This left Ye Fan quite regretful.
Seeing Ye Fan drunk and passed out, and his sister who had been drinking for a while, Nami knew it was almost her turn to collapse.
"Hahaha, I'm so happy! Everyone, let's drink together, drink..."
She drank a large barrel of wine, then swayed and passed out.
Her acting was decent; while she wouldn't win Best Actress, she could still be a nominee for the award.