The atmosphere of the wealthy Kaya's mansion was completely transformed into a lively thanksgiving party venue. A long table was filled with various delicious dishes, and the aroma of grilled meat filled the air.
Amidst the crowd, Luffy greedily devoured a pile of meat almost as tall as he was. "Delicious! So delicious!" he shouted with his mouth full, making some passing servants could only smile wryly.
Zoro sat in a corner with a bottle of the finest sake from Kaya's cellar. "Finally, a decent drink," he muttered contentedly while gulping down the bottle's contents. Occasionally, his eyes narrowed warily, a habit he couldn't shake even in the middle of a party.
Usopp stood near Kaya, who already looked healthier and was smiling brightly. "And that's when, with just one shot, I managed to take down three pirates at once!" Usopp boasted with dramatic hand gestures.
Kaya laughed softly, her eyes sparkling as she listened to the heroic stories that were clearly exaggerated.
Nami sat next to Kaya with a glass of wine.
"The important thing is," she said while sneaking glances at the surrounding luxury, "Kaya must reimburse all the operational costs of this rescue. From mental damages, transportation fees, to strategy consultation fees..."
Kaya nodded innocently. "Of course, Nami. I will provide appropriate compensation."
Peter strolled around casually, occasionally taking food from the buffet table. Right now, his mind was occupied with several inappropriate things.
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As the party began to wind down and everyone does their own things, Peter yawned widely and stretched. "I need some fresh air," he said to Luffy, who was busy picking up leftover food from the table.
He walked out through the back door, taking a deep breath of the cool night air. A full moon hung in the sky, illuminating the quiet gardens. Peter walked a few steps away from the house, as if to enjoy the night view.
However, once he reached behind the dense foliage of large trees in a corner of the garden, Peter stopped. His eyes scanned around to make sure no one was watching, then his body suddenly dissolved into a shadow and disappeared among the trees.
Inside the luxurious second-floor bathroom, the air still carried the scent of flowers and essential oils. Peter reappeared from the shadow in the darkest corner, just as the sound of footsteps approached from outside.
He took a deep breath and activated his invisibility ability, his body becoming invisible just as the bathroom door opened.
Nami entered while yawning tiredly, her face looking relaxed after a night of socializing. "Finally," she muttered in relief while locking the door. "A private bathroom is a luxury in itself."
Peter held his breath, standing still in the corner while Nami began to remove her jewelry and undo her orange hair, which was slightly messy from the night air.
"The world is indeed unfair," Nami murmured while taking off her clothes. "Some people have luxurious bathrooms like this, while others have to struggle for pocket change."
However, she didn't know that a pair of eyes were almost popping out as she undressed.
Peter watched intently as Nami took off her clothes one by one, revealing her beautiful body. Her large, hanging breasts swayed as her white bra was unfastened.
Peter's pupils focused on a small pink bump on the peak of those twin mounds. That nipple looked small, but it was the most tempting part.
While Peter was still focused, Nami had already taken off her pants. Her V-shaped vagina was clearly displayed before Peter's eyes.
The fine hairs around that triangular area made her appearance even more stimulating.
Nami began to shower under the spray, letting the water flow over her beautiful body.
The water ran down her neck, down to her hanging breasts, and further down to her vagina, nestled between her legs.
Peter could see how wet her vagina became as the water touched it.
Peter felt his blood boil as he watched Nami naked and being washed by the water like that.
Especially when he saw Nami massaging her large, hanging breasts. She squeezed them gently, twisting her nipples between her fingers.
Peter could imagine how pleasurable that was, and he found it increasingly difficult to hold back.
Nami then moved to the bathtub and began to soak in it.
Her breasts floated on the water's surface, tempting Peter even more. Especially when Nami closed her eyes to rest, Peter almost lost control and pounced on her.
Fortunately, he still had some common sense. So, after observing the scene up close and imprinting it into his brain's permanent storage, Peter reluctantly teleported back outside Kaya's house.
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Two days had passed since the battle with the Black Cat group. That morning, the sunlight bathed the dock of Syrup Village in a golden glow. The Going Merry was tied up majestically in the harbor—a ship vastly different from the small boat the Straw Hat crew had used before.
Kaya stood on the dock, accompanied by several of her servants.
"This is for you," she said in a soft yet confident voice. "The Going Merry is fully equipped with all the supplies you need. There's food, fresh water, maps, and even some basic weapons."
Luffy grinned widely, his straw hat lifted by the morning breeze. "Wow! This ship is so cool!"
Nami had already deftly inspected part of the ship's contents, her eyes sparkling as she calculated the provisions. "Excellent preparations, Kaya. This should be enough for a long journey."
Zoro looked around the ship and nodded. "Finally, we can truly call ourselves pirates."
They boarded the ship and took their respective positions.
Peter stood at the stern, his eyes scanning the ship. He was genuinely curious about the vessel that would eventually give birth to its own klabautermann.
Suddenly, Luffy turned to Usopp, who was standing somewhat hesitantly behind Kaya. "So, what do you say? Still wanna join? I need a sharpshooter on my crew!"
Usopp was startled, but his expression soon shifted to one of determination. "I... I'll join! To become a brave warrior of the sea like my father!!"
Kaya smiled tearfully, her eyes glistening. "This is for the best, Usopp. Tell me about your adventures someday."
Usopp still looked uncertain as he set foot on the deck for the first time.
"Don't worry," Peter said, patting Usopp's shoulder. "You'll get used to life at sea quickly."
Nami had already taken her position at the helm, while Zoro and Peter handled the sails. Luffy stood at the bow, pointing toward the open sea. "Let's set sail! Adventure awaits us!"
The Going Merry slowly began to move, leaving the dock of Syrup Village behind. The villagers cheered and waved farewell, while Kaya continued waving until the ship became a tiny dot on the horizon.
Usopp stood at the stern, his eyes still fixed on his shrinking village.
Peter approached and patted his back. "Don't be sad! It's not like you'll never return."
In the distance, the sun rose higher, shining upon the Going Merry as it began to sail across the blue ocean.
Peter glanced around—Usopp, who had been sad just moments ago, was now laughing heartily with Luffy, though it was unclear what they were up to.
"Now only Sanji is left, and I'm not sure if we'll meet Mihawk there..."
Peter's thoughts drifted as he pondered whether to avoid the encounter with Mihawk.
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