65: Chapter 65 Ringing the Golden BellWhile Nami was giving Vivi advice, Luffy and Uta slowly woke up.Chopper rushed over to check on them, and Sanji immediately brought out a nourishing meal to replenish their energy.After a short rest, the two recovered completely, though their faces were a little pale."Everyone, I found a treasure trove!" Usopp descended from the sky and transformed into human form.After a brief description, everyone learned that while exploring the ruins from the air, Usopp had accidentally discovered a place filled with a large amount of gold in the most secluded part of the palace.A huge golden bell in particular caught their eye.Usopp, having discovered the treasure, hurriedly returned to tell everyone the good news."Really?Let's go!" "Let's go check it out!" Luffy immediately perked up, showing no signs of his recent injury.Nami's eyes lit up upon hearing the news, transforming into their familiar shape.She flashed to Usopp, grabbed his long, unlucky nose, and dragged him towards the location of the gold.Luffy smiled helplessly; as expected, Nami couldn't control herself when it came to treasure.Luffy got up, intending to help Uta up, but Kuina beat him to it.After whispering something in Uta's ear, Uta glared at Luffy helplessly before being helped away by Kuina.Zoro also dragged Sanji away, forcibly keeping him from leaving.Robin walked to Luffy's side and chuckled, "Captain, you're truly blessed."
Luffy was bewildered by his crewmate's strange behavior.Looking at Vivi, whose cheeks were slightly flushed, he scratched his head, then tossed the still unconscious Enel into the training space.Mr.3 glanced at the newly arrived Enel before turning to play with a toy he'd made of candles."Vivi, I almost forgot to thank you.If you hadn't intervened in time to absorb the energy of Enel's attack, I might not have been able to beat him." Luffy walked side-by-side with Vivi, pondering how to increase the power of this attack while ensuring its longevity next time.Vivi, lost in thought, didn't know how to speak and, momentarily unaware of her footing, exclaimed, "Ahhhhh!"
Vivi tripped over a protruding rock and instantly lost her balance, falling towards the ground.In her panic, a warm, strong hand caught her.Vivi breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at the boy in the straw hat.Suddenly, she remembered her bold actions while feeding him the medicine and Nami's suggestion.Vivi's face flushed red, and steam occasionally rose from her head.Luffy, worried that Vivi was sick, touched her forehead.Seeing Luffy so close, Vivi gritted her teeth and abruptly pulled away his hand from her forehead.Caught off guard, Luffy lost his balance and collided with Vivi.Together, the two of them crashed to the ground in the most familiar way from anime.Feeling the familiar softness on his lips, Luffy's eyes widened, a thousand words culminating in a single "Holy crap!" Vivi, blushing, looked down at the bewildered boy pinned beneath her.Suddenly, she felt something strange from her chest.She stiffly looked down and saw a warm, large hand gripping her "treasure," and squeezing it firmly.Vivi froze instantly; Nami hadn't mentioned anything like this.Luffy, realizing what was happening, felt the softness on his hand."I.no, you.no, this.um, would you believe me if I said it was a misunderstanding?"
Seeing Vivi on the verge of tears, Luffy panicked instantly.He hurriedly stood up and stammered an explanation, but the more anxious he became, the less he could speak.Watching Luffy frantically pacing around, Vivi couldn't help but chuckle, muttering under her breath, "Luffy-san is right, he's too impatient.If you want to catch someone, wait until it's late at night and no one's around.What if someone comes at this hour?"
Looking at the pretty girl in front of him, Luffy was a little stunned.He never dreamed that he would be kissed by a girl three times in a row.How could Luffy resist?He grabbed Vivi and kissed her full lips.Vivi was stunned, then returned the kiss.Just as the two were kissing passionately, "Luffy, Luffy, what are you doing."
Usopp's untimely voice rang out again.Seeing Luffy's familiar, murderous gaze and Vivi, too embarrassed to show her face in Luffy's arms, Usopp's smile froze.He expertly turned and ran, wondering why he'd ruined his captain's plans again.Unfortunately, Luffy was one step ahead, reaching out and grabbing him.Resigned, Usopp used one hand to protect his groin and the other his head, bracing himself for Luffy's wrath.Watching the clownish Usopp, Luffy sighed helplessly.Vivi whispered in his ear, "Aren't you sad?We'll try again next time." Luffy resisted the urge to kiss him, tossing Usopp into the training space for special training before carrying Vivi and flying towards their destination.Seeing Luffy now with another confidante by his side, Usopp sighed helplessly, resting his arms on Luffy's soft waist.She pinched him hard, then pulled Vivi aside to whisper something."What can I do?My man's so charming!" Sanji slumped, lighting a cigarette.He couldn't understand why this rubber bastard was so popular with women.Zoro nonchalantly maintained his beloved sword, completely oblivious to the tangible resentment in Kuina's eyes.Luffy found Nami putting gold into her storage ring.Nami, blinded by greed, didn't notice Luffy behind her.Just as she was about to continue, the gold vanished.Nami looked around anxiously, then saw Luffy with a strange smile on his face.Looking at Vivi whispering to Uta behind him, Nami knew she'd been exposed."Um, Luffy, please forgive me, okay, Meow?"(The author vomits on the spot)
Seeing Nami clinging to his arm and acting cute, Luffy rolled his eyes.He knew it was this girl who came up with the idea.In retaliation, Luffy pulled Nami into his arms, lifted her fair chin, and said, "Oh, I forgive you.How can I forgive you?"
Seeing the faint smile in Luffy's eyes, Nami raised an eyebrow, pulled him close, and kissed him.Afterwards, she cheerfully led him back to their crew.As for the gold, she'd leave it with Luffy for now; her own storage ring was too small.She'd have to pester Luffy to get her a bigger one next time, so she wouldn't be short of space when they encountered treasure.After getting the gold, Luffy and the others arrived at the giant golden bell.Looking at the bell, weathered by time, Luffy remembered Cricket's request, aimed at it, and threw a punch with all his might: "Clang, clang, clang~~~~"
The melodious chimes echoed through the sky, reaching everyone's ears.Kurikate, sitting by the door smoking, heard the bells from the heavens, and this resolute man shed tears of emotion.The story left by his ancestors had finally been confirmed.Luffy also kept the bell.If he remembered correctly, Bellamy arrived soon after and took the bell as well.Rather than let someone else benefit from it, he'd rather keep it for himself.