Calling him "Pops" so suddenly was a headache, but it was also quite funny...
That little guy, who used to be so charming, why was he causing so much worry now?
At the Marine Headquarters in Shells Town, Zoro was merrily eating, thinking he could finally have a good meal. However, Nami had no appetite, unconsciously biting her lip and poking at the food on her plate with her chopsticks.
Luffy glanced at her. "What's wrong?"
Nami pouted, then replied in a small voice, "I didn't find the map for the Grand Line. I was hoping to try my luck, but it's just so frustrating."
Luffy was silent, then leaned close to Nami's ear and gently blew his breath, "My navigator is so cute~"
Nami's face immediately flushed. She jerked back, putting some distance between them. "Why are you so close to me?!" She thought she was being very serious to help Luffy, but this big bad guy was actually teasing her.
That hateful man, always bullying her.
A Marine came to report. "Captain Luffy, the news that Commander Morgan will be executed tomorrow has already spread throughout the town."
"Understood. Arrange for the execution to be held tomorrow afternoon, and let all the townspeople come to watch."
"Yes, sir!"
The soldier saluted and turned to leave.
Nami, on the side, was full of doubt and asked in a low voice, "Luffy, why are you executing Commander Morgan?"
Luffy pondered for a moment, then explained simply, "So that we can legitimately go against the Marines in the future! If we publicly kill him here, we'll have a legitimate reason to act later."
Once Morgan dies, the Marines won't say anything. When you get back to your hometown, you can naturally become a menacing 'Commander Rat'.
Nami understood at once. She guessed, "So, that Commander Rat and Arlong are in cahoots?"
"Who else would it be?" Luffy said nonchalantly. "What do you think Arlong is relied on to run rampant for so long? That Commander Rat has long been in collusion with him."
"As long as we find enough evidence and take down Commander Rat, even if we are the ones who kill him, the Marines won't be able to issue a bounty for us!"
At this point, he reached out a hand and gently pinched Nami's little nose. "Since we're doing it, we have to see it through to the end. We have to remove this great threat from your hometown!"
Nami's eyes widened in surprise. "So… you're risking a Commander Morgan's execution just to kill Commander Rat?"
Now, everything connected. Luffy had already planned everything before coming here, including killing Commander Morgan, in preparation for dealing with Commander Rat from her hometown.
Why is he so good to me?
Nami was deeply moved. If Zoro hadn't been there, she would have pounced on him directly.
Luffy shrugged. "Yeah, but this move will definitely anger the Marines. With their temperament, they certainly won't let me off easily."
"A brutal Commander Morgan has already made them lose face. Add in a Commander Rat who colluded with pirates… Me, someone who isn't a Marine, repeatedly slapping them in the face. They're definitely going to come looking for trouble with me."
"See? For your sake, what a huge risk I'm taking."
Pfft—
Nami's laughter burst out like a blooming flower, shuffling her chair, and sitting down next to Luffy. "Thank you, Luffy!"
Navigator Nami's emotional value: off the charts, triggering a hidden reward.
[Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Top-Tier Navigation Skill!]
Hmm?! A an unexpected surprise? Not bad, Nami, let me get another reward!
He secretly kicked Nami under the table, then began to check his attribute panel. His strength should be enough to be exchanged for a map, right?
Host: Monkey D. LuffyAge: 17Stamina: 7.4Mental Strength: 7.5Swordsmanship Level: 6.9Armament Haki: 5.1 (Intermediate)Observation Haki: 5.2 (Intermediate)Conqueror's Haki: 4.2 (Intermediate)Special Skill: Superb Comprehension.Combat Power: 6.71, enough to be considered an elite Vice Admiral in the Marines!
"Elite Vice Admiral?!" Luffy was very surprised. It seemed the Teleportation step did add a few points to his combat power. If he developed new skills in the future, his combat power would definitely skyrocket.
Of course, combining with his partners was also a good way to increase combat power. It was worth mentioning that this combination effect was long-lasting. That is to say, Luffy could always combine with Nami, borrowing her power to make himself stronger. The stronger she got, the stronger Luffy became. Even if she left one day, the combined power would still remain.
But this was just talk. How could Nami die? Luffy shook his head, not daring to think too much.
In any case, if Luffy got a little stronger and the Teleportation skill improved, his combat power would soar. But Luffy also knew that skills were ultimately just an aid. Even if he had more amazing spatial skills, he couldn't be too arrogant. After all, in this world, what really mattered was mental strength and Haki.
The next day at noon, the execution held at the Marine branch went quite smoothly. It was strange, but the person Sengoku sent to replace Luffy for the execution had still not shown up. These things didn't matter anymore. Luffy glanced at Morgan, who died with his eyes open, and then he was surrounded by everyone's cheers. He wasn't very used to such a scene. He glanced at Nami and Zoro and said, "Let's go, to the next place."
At the port of Shells Town, beside the large ship that the Marines had purchased.
"Captain Luffy, are you really leaving?"
"Captain Luffy, come be the commander of our base!"
"Captain Luffy, don't go!"
The citizens gathered, talking to Luffy. Luffy didn't expect everyone to be so enthusiastic. He said helplessly, "Everyone, I'm a pirate. How can I be the commander of your base?"
"But my grandpa Garp has been called. He's coming to take care of you. From now on, you won't need to be managed by people like Morgan anymore…."
He just pushed the responsibility onto Garp.
That old man said he would arrive tomorrow. I have to hurry and leave, or Garp will catch me, and I won't be able to leave!
"If that's the case… then we won't keep you!"