Chapter 40In Orange Town, Buggy's crew was directly scattered by Straw Hat, only regrouping in Loguetown.Straw Hat's appearance here was an unexpected pleasant surprise—a chance for revenge!Chapter 48: HeatThe bustling streets of Loguetown were full of noise, but Nami's objective was clear.She saw a beautifully decorated ladies' clothing store and, without a word, took Luffy's arm and walked in."Welcome!"The proprietress was all smiles, clearly interested in such a young couple, completely unaware of what she was about to face.She actually thought she could make money from Nami?Ahead lay hell.Nami's bargaining skills were honed through a thousand trials; you'd best not let her set her eyes on anything.The dazzling array of beautiful clothes in the store made Nami's eyes light up. She let go of Luffy and enthusiastically began to pick.Soon, she had picked several dresses of different styles. She glanced at Luffy; he was still engrossed in reading?This Rubber idiot must be a blockhead!Nami pushed Luffy, who was still absorbed in his reading, into a small fitting room inside the store, then squeezed in herself."Hey, hey, hey, Nami?"Luffy almost dropped his book. "Why did you drag me in when you're buying clothes?""Don't talk,"Nami neatly pulled the curtain, slightly separating the space. "Just sit there and help me see which one looks good."She casually pressed Luffy onto a small stool in the corner, while she stood behind the curtain and began her fashion show.Luffy sat on the stool, genuinely able to multitask a little. He turned a page of his book while occasionally lifting his eyelids to peek."How about this one? A blue striped dress, looks pretty casual, right?"Nami twirled, a brilliant smile on her face."Hmm, it's alright.""What about this? Pink shirt and shorts, doesn't it look very lively?""The color is quite bright.""How about this shirt? The cut is good, right? Although it's for spring and autumn, I feel like I could wear it when the weather changes on the Grand Line!"Nami showed off another beige trench coat-style shirt."Oh... so big."Because this outfit slightly emphasized the chest area, for Nami, this was her advantage.Luffy was already speaking without thinking.The 'ding-dong' sounds in his ears intertwined with Nami, making it hard for Luffy to fully immerse himself in the scene before him.It was pure torment.Luffy was gradually beginning to understand the feeling of appreciating such beautiful scenes.Victoria had a secret.He had one too."Nami..."Luffy wanted to have a serious talk with Nami.He felt a strange dryness in his mouth looking at the girl who was changing into various beautiful clothes, emerging from the small cubicle with only a cloth curtain, and striking various poses.Would this lead to an R-rated scene?The problem was, he didn't know what an R-rated scene was, and he hadn't experienced one before.He had no experience!What if Nami lifted a corner of the curtain in the cubicle later, then beckoned him in with a finger?Just then, a corner of the curtain was pulled open, and a fair finger crooked outwards, "Luffy, come help me.""Huh?""The back clasp is a bit tight and stuck. I knew I'd been feeling a bit uncomfortable lately, looks like I need a bigger size... Don't talk about that now, just hurry up and come over."Facing her urging, Luffy could only brace himself and step forward, lifting a corner of the curtain. He saw Nami with her back to him, half-crouching, leaning forward, her fair, soft back beautifully sculpted, a standard Beautiful Woman's Back(Beautiful Woman's Back).Even with her back to Luffy, he could see the gentle swell of her side, due to her excellent development."W-what should I do?""Just help me unfasten it." Nami maintained her kneeling posture, covering her chest, a blush appearing on her face."You're not allowed to look yet.""Oh... but aren't clothes meant to be looked at once they're on?""You can look once it's on." Nami turned her head, glaring at Luffy in embarrassment, pushing her loose hair behind her ear."But it already looks good like this."Nami's blush spread instantly, from her neck to her shoulders and back. "Don't say strange things in here!"If this continued, she might turn red all the way to her toes.Why? Why was it that every time she took the initiative, wanting to do something, Luffy would unintentionally say something that directly countered her, turning the tables?Once the clasp was done, Nami hastily pushed Luffy out.The sun in Loguetown was neither warm nor hot, yet it made Nami's heart more restless than in the scorching summer.Luffy took a deep breath.The sound in his ear gave him a pleasant surprise.He seemed to have just gone through a trial![Severe mental exhaustion, your willpower has increased, Observation Haki proficiency +1][Severe mental exhaustion, your willpower has increased, Observation Haki proficiency +1][Congratulations! Through concentrated training, your Observation Haki level has increased to Lv1]Observation Haki Proficiency: 0/10000 (Lv1)[You have gained the Observation Haki usage skill, Basic Perception]This power...Luffy closed his eyes, and everything around him was locked on. He could even instantly perceive places beyond his sight, and the emotions there!With a whoosh, the curtain was pulled open.Nami was no longer in her previous outfit. It was a snow-white lace ensemble, with an exquisite white long-sleeved top and a matching short skirt. The semi-transparent design was subtly revealing, outlining the girl's graceful curves. She wore black sheer pantyhose that completely covered her ankles, and her straight, slender legs showed no trace of excess flesh."H-how about this one?!"Nami had expected Luffy to slowly look up upon hearing her voice, but instead, she saw him staring at her with wide eyes."Very, very beautiful."Observation Haki could sense a tangled mess of mixed emotions.The pretty face before him, with a slight blush and a proud smile, combined with the dazzling and fatally attractive white lace outfit.He instinctively shifted his gaze."If it's beautiful, then look more. Clothes are meant to be looked at once they're on."Seeing Luffy avert his gaze, she tilted her head slightly, a sly and expectant smile on her face. She directly bent down, pinching Luffy's chin with one hand, forcing his eyes, which were almost crossed from reading, to look up at her.Their gazes met.Luffy's pupils slightly dilated as Nami's faint fragrance wafted towards him, involuntarily,[Warning, punishment countdown...]Just as his mind wandered, another super multiplier appeared."Why aren't you talking?"Nami loved to knead Luffy's face.The properties of a Rubber Human made Luffy's face very satisfying to touch."Because..."Luffy slightly shifted his gaze.Nami quickly understood what was happening and immediately let go of Luffy's face.Her cheeks instantly turned crimson, even the roots of her ears burned.The atmosphere suddenly became a bit awkward.Chapter 49: A Scholar Parts for Three Days"Um, maybe I should go out first." Luffy said somewhat guiltily."Well, I actually think it's about time." Namistammered, as if pricked by a hedgehog, and suddenly stood up."I'll... I'll be out in a moment."Nami almost frantically pulled her hand back, rushing behind the curtain as if fleeing, and haphazardly tore off the white lace outfit.The proprietress was still immersed in the joy of an impending large sale. When Nami, blushing, reappeared in her own clothes, the proprietress enthusiastically greeted her.In Nami's mind, that realization from moments ago struck her heart like an electric current, making her heart pound uncontrollably, the 'thump-thump-thump' clearly audible.The proprietress knew perfectly well what had happened between the two young people inside.Inseparable, like dry tinder and raging fire.Coupled with the aid of props, the proprietress, being an experienced person, knew from the blush on Nami's face.Presumably, they had gone through a tempestuous experience.But they were really able to hold back; not a single sound was heard.Also, this Straw Hat was too much of a show-off, still holding a book and pretending to read at a time like this.Could it be that this book was some high-level item? Was there some technique inside that made him forget food and sleep to study?"Miss, how is it? Have you decided which ones you want?" the proprietress asked, rubbing her hands.Nami tried her best to remain calm, but the blush on her face hadn't completely faded.She pretended to seriously examine the clothes hanging on the racks, then waved her hand dismissively and said, "Hmm, I just feel like they're missing something; there's nothing that really suits my taste! Thank you, proprietress!"With that, without waiting for the proprietress's reaction, she grabbed Luffy's arm—he was still engrossed in trying to quell his physiological urges with knowledge—and, without a word, walked out."Eh?! Wait... Miss?"The proprietress froze in place, her smile instantly crumbling.Was I just taken advantage of for free?Luffy stumbled, bewildered, as he followed Namirushing out of the clothing store.The cool sea breeze blew against his face, and he finally felt that maddening heat subside a bit."Nami, aren't you buying anything?"From Luffy's perspective, all the clothes Nami wore looked very suitable; her figure was naturally a perfect clothes hanger.Nami suddenly stopped."Luffy?""Hmm?""What, do you want to see me wear which one?"
