122: Chapter 121 Kemi and Papagu"This looks like the mermaid Kokoro was talking about, and what about this starfish?It looks pretty fat, I wonder what it tastes like?" That morning, the sun shone brightly, a gentle breeze caressed their faces, and Sanji and Usopp chattered excitedly around two strange creatures.Luffy, meanwhile, crouched down, gently poking the starfish's plump body with his finger, wondering to himself: Is it better steamed or with garlic?Just as the group was enthusiastically discussing how to cook these delicacies, the starfish, which had been feigning death, could no longer bear it.It leaped up, ready to flee this terrifying place.It feared that if it delayed even a second longer, it would become someone else's meal.
However, the starfish's efforts were in vain.It had barely taken a few steps when a powerful hand gripped it tightly like an iron clamp.The starfish stared in terror at Luffy's greedy face and cried out without hesitation, "Spare me!My hero, please have mercy!I'm really not tasty!I don't even have two ounces of meat on me, please let me go!" The starfish's pitiful cries evoked pity from the viewer.But Luffy remained unmoved, still grinning mischievously as if he was about to devour the starfish.
"Ugh.Where am I?How did I get here?Master Papagu!What are you going to do to my master?" The mermaid, just waking from her unconsciousness, saw Luffy's mischievous face staring at her master, seemingly about to do something inappropriate.Startled, thinking the starfish was about to be violated, she instinctively lunged towards Luffy, quickly scooping the starfish into her arms and protecting it tightly.At the same time, she watched Luffy and the others with wary eyes.
"Alright, alright, don't be so tense.I was just joking with him!" Luffy quickly waved his hand with a smile, indicating that he meant no harm.However, Papago looked up in shock, thinking to himself: What do you mean by joking?My god, humans are so terrifying!
Looking at Luffy's innocent smile, the naive mermaid's guard gradually dissipated.She smiled sweetly and introduced herself softly, "Hello, my name is Camie, and this is my master and pet, Papago.It's a pleasure to meet you all, Mr.Luffy."
Upon hearing the name "Cami," Luffy couldn't help but picture a certain sorcerer.Sanji, seeing Cami's smile, instantly became infatuated, rushing to her and showering her with attention.Papago shook his head helplessly, waving his short arm at Luffy and his crew, saying, "Nice to meet you, Luffy!"
Luffy nodded politely and replied, "It's a pleasure to meet you too, Patrick!"
"No, no, my name isn't Patrick Star, it's Papagu!" Papagu jumped out of Kemi's arms in a hurry and argued loudly.
However, no matter how hard Papago tried to explain, he couldn't change the fact that Luffy called him "Patrick Star." Helpless, Papago could only silently accept this new name, fearing that he might displease Luffy and be eaten as a dish.
Before long, Camie and Papago quickly integrated into Luffy's crew, becoming one of them.During their conversation, Luffy and the others learned that their companion Hachi had been captured.However, when Nami heard Hachi's name, her face instantly darkened.The brutal acts Arlong committed in her hometown were still deeply etched in Nami's heart.Despite this, Nami didn't say much.She simply left the restaurant silently, went to the stern of the ship alone, and quietly enjoyed the sea breeze.
At this moment, Luffy noticed Nami's unusual behavior.He slowly walked behind her and gently embraced her tightly.Then he softly asked, "What's wrong, Nami?Are you thinking about Arlong?" Nami remained silent, simply nestled quietly in Luffy's arms.Although Hachi hadn't participated in Arlong's evil deeds, Nami still couldn't fully forgive those fish-men deep down.
"If you don't want to go save them, then we don't have to," Luffy whispered in Nami's ear.Nami gently shook her head, her eyes shining with determination.She knew that the only ones at fault were the fishmen who committed the violence, and that Hachi, although one of them, had never participated in it.
Nami took a deep breath, then tiptoed and planted a gentle kiss on Luffy's cheek.Afterward, her usual smile returned, and she turned and went back into the restaurant, happily chatting with Camie about the beautiful clothes from their country.
Luffy watched Nami's departing figure silently, a gentle smile playing on his lips.He followed her back to the restaurant, his heart filled with love and respect for her.
Thanks to the Straw Hat crew's righteous intervention, Hachi was finally rescued.Upon seeing Nami, he immediately knelt down, expressing his deepest remorse.Camie and Papago stood by, silently watching everything unfold.
Nami took a deep breath, slowly stepped forward, and helped Hachi to his feet.Her gaze was firm yet gentle as she softly said, "Let bygones be bygones.Those who should be held responsible are already dead at Luffy's hands.I won't blame you, but I hope you won't be like Arlong, cruelly harming innocent civilians.If you do, no matter where you are, I will personally come to find you and resolve this."
Xiao Ba slowlyHe looked up, tears welling in his eyes.Overwhelmed with gratitude, he nodded, tears still in his eyes, promising to mend his ways and never repeat the same mistake.Then, Hachi faced Nami and solemnly swore that he would never do it again.Afterward, Hachi began to demonstrate his cooking skills, preparing a delicious takoyaki feast for Luffy and his crew.However, Luffy secretly wondered, "How could this guy possibly eat his own kind?" But when he saw Hachi enjoying the meal, he didn't ask any further questions.
Just as they were about to reach the Sabaody Archipelago, Luffy and his crew encountered the unlucky Duval.When Luffy saw Duval's true face, he couldn't help but complain about the guy's bad luck.Simply because he looked too much like Sanji's wanted poster, he was being relentlessly pursued by the Marine Headquarters.But unexpectedly, after a series of angry kicks from Sanji, this guy was transformed into a super handsome man!