One Piece: From Picking Up Red Hair's Broken Arm

Chapter 134 Nami: Stealing the Young Master?!

Donghai, Cocoa West Village.

The afterglow of the setting sun bathed the cottage, turning the courtyard into a warm orange-red hue.

As Ah Jian pushed his bicycle past the door, the little windmill above his head whirred. He turned around and looked at the empty house with a nostalgic expression.

Bellemere has been gone for more than half a month now. I wonder if she's happy now?

It should be very happy, right?

After all, the woman was laughing heartily before she left, saying that after working hard in the orange grove for more than ten years, she could finally go out for a good vacation and relax for a while.

"Ugh……"

Ah Jian sighed and was about to turn and leave when he suddenly heard footsteps behind him.

"excuse me."

Two men in black suits and sunglasses stood at the door, holding a document in their hands and wearing polite but distant smiles.

"Excuse me, are you Mr. Jian?"

Ah Jian was taken aback and looked them over: "Who are you?"

"I am a member of the World Government's CP3, and I have been ordered to investigate some matters." The man on the left nodded slightly, "About Shano."

Shano?

Just as Bellemere predicted!

No, to be precise, it was an idea that Shano had over the phone.

That kid really had foresight. When his bounty on Kong reached around 500 million Berries, he immediately had Bellemere move it away. As for where it was moved to, even he didn't know.

At that time, he didn't think much of it.

I don't think the World Government and the Navy would stoop so low as to come to the countryside and cause trouble for a retired marine.

The result is now...

Ah Jian's pupils contracted slightly, but he quickly regained his composure. He snorted coldly, his tone suddenly turning angry:
"That ungrateful little bastard? What do you want with him?!"

"Oh?" The CP3 member on the left raised an eyebrow. "It seems you don't have a very good impression of him?"

"It's more than just bad!"

Ah Jian stomped his foot and cursed through gritted teeth, "That ingrate! Our village raised him for so many years, and what did he do? As soon as he came of age, he went to sea to become a pirate and killed so many marines who were upholding justice! He has completely disgraced Cocoyasi Village!"

His voice grew louder and louder, even attracting the attention of several villagers nearby.

"That's right! That bastard!"

"We should have kicked him out of the village back then!"

"I knew he was no good a few years ago. He demolished all the mountains on the island, leaving us nowhere to go for a spring outing now!"

"Indeed, when that guy was still young, he caused all sorts of trouble and angered everyone. He even almost ate the big white dog at the village entrance!"

The villagers gathered around, all angrily denouncing Xia Nuo's crimes, each one filled with righteous indignation, as if they wished they could strangle him with their own hands.

A large white dog also barked angrily twice, clearly showing its intense hatred for Xia Nuo.

The CP3 member narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze sweeping across everyone's faces.

"You hate him a lot?"

"Hate? Of course I hate it!"

Ah Jian roared angrily, "That guy has corrupted two perfectly good girls, Nami and Nojiko. Now even Bellemere can't stand the village's contempt anymore and has run away from home. That bastard better never come back, or I'll be the first to break his legs!"

"Yes! Break his legs!"

"Let him never dare to return to the East China Sea again!"

The villagers were furious, and some even brandished hoes, ready to fight to the death.

The two men in suits exchanged a glance and finally nodded: "We understand, thank you for your cooperation."

ten minutes later.

The two appeared on a country road outside the village, under a coconut tree, and dialed their superiors' number.

"...We've already investigated everything, sir. Xia Nuo's adoptive mother has moved away and her whereabouts are unknown. Both of his younger sisters have been taken by Xia Nuo, and the villagers on the island are extremely hostile towards him."

"In other words, there is nothing left in the entire village of Cocoyasi that we can use or that can threaten Shano."

"Understood, we'll get ready to rejoin the team now."

Meanwhile, at A-Jian's home.

The villagers gathered in the living room, listening to A-Jian's review and summary.

"Those two people have already left."

Ah Jian's gaze swept across the entire room:

"However, we still cannot let our guard down in the future. This is only what is on the surface; there may be more hidden dangers to come."

"For example, you can disguise yourself as an ordinary businessman or a passing traveler to subtly inquire about the situation. In short, everyone should remember that as long as you are in front of outsiders, everything should still be done according to the original plan."

"Understood, Jian, don't worry!"

"Hmph, trying to pretend? These lackeys who framed Xia Nuo, their stench can't be hidden!"

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Shuangyue Village, Yixin Dojo.

The cicadas chirped outside the window, and in the height of summer, the wind chimes under the eaves of the temple tinkled incessantly in the evening breeze.

"It's time to eat!"

A hearty voice came from the kitchen, and the children in the dojo cheered and jumped for joy, putting down their bamboo swords and rushing to the dining hall.

Zoro and Sanji, those two little devils, charged ahead, pushing and shoving each other to see who could be the first to enter.

"Green algae head! Get out of the way!"

"Curled eyebrows! You're the one who should get out of here!"

The two were wrestling at the doorway, and the fight was getting louder and louder when—

"Hey, you two little brats!"

Bellemere emerged from the kitchen, a cigarette dangling from his lips, and grabbed one of their ears with each hand. "You're both grown men now, yet you still act like a child during meals? Looks like today's training wasn't enough."

"Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!" Zoro grimaced. "Aunt Bellemere, let go!"

"What are you saying, you green-haired rascal? How rude! Who's the auntie here?!" Sanji said indignantly, standing on tiptoe to ease the pain. "She's clearly a beautiful older sister!"

"Glib tongue!"

Bellemere wasn't buying it. She snorted and dragged the two kids into the front yard.

"As punishment for disrupting dinner, you two, right now, get out there and do two thousand extra one-handed push-ups. You can only eat after you've finished them!"

"Two thousand?!" the two kids screamed simultaneously.

Normally, this amount of training might not seem like much, but right now their stomachs are growling with hunger!

On the tatami mat in the main house, Koushirou held a cup of hot tea and watched this scene with a smile.

After Kuina and Zeff left, the two boys became increasingly unruly, bickering all day long, and he, with his mild temperament, really had no way to deal with them.

Now, ever since Ms. Bellemere arrived two weeks ago, the two children have become much more well-behaved.

Ultimately, it was fear of the fierce-tempered Bellemere herself...

Or are they afraid of that big brother who could once intimidate them into submission with just a glance?

Or perhaps both?
Koushirou's gaze fell on the newspaper fluttering in the wind on the table, and he was momentarily dazed.

A billion peles...

They've only been at sea for a couple of months, and the bounty is already at such a terrifying level.

Even with his extensive knowledge and experience, among all the people he knew, only one had a bounty higher than that.

If given another year or two, Koushirou couldn't even imagine how much this child would achieve.

Of course, besides that...

Koushirou gently flipped through the newspaper, took out the second wanted poster, and quietly gazed at the black-haired girl with a high ponytail.

A gentle smile appeared on his face.

If I follow that boy, I'll definitely become the world's greatest swordsman, right?
When I return to my hometown, I'll slap myself in the face and make this foolish old man apologize for the words he shouldn't have said that night.

“Kuina…”

Keep it up!

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Grand Line, Jaya Island.

This is half of an island that was cut off by a powerful ocean current and left on the ground.

The town of Mogu on the island is a notorious gathering place for outlaws, and many pirates passing through the area will stay there for a while.

At this moment, in the afternoon, a noisy and bustling atmosphere filled a certain tavern.

The pirates gulped down rum, boasting about their adventures, the air thick with the stench of alcohol and sweat.

"Hey, have you seen the recent newspapers? That monster named Shano rejected the Shichibukai offer, and his bounty has risen to one billion Berries!"

"Nonsense, this is huge news that has shocked the whole world! Every pirate in the Grand Line knows about it, do you need to tell me that!"

"Ah Xiong's information is really outdated!"

His friends around him laughed and teased him.

One pirate remarked, "Ten billion Berries... There must be at least several hundred, if not a thousand, bounty hunters on this island right now. I wonder if all of them combined are as tall as this guy."

"Of course not!"

"That's right! That's a billion Berries! If you ask me, the combined bounties of all the pirates in the first half of the series don't even reach that level!"

"Huh? That can't be right. It should be at least a billion or more, you math idiot!"

"Who are you calling an idiot, you bastard! Aren't you illiterate too? If you were truly educated, would you have become a pirate?"

The two argued back and forth, and the surrounding pirates also took sides, with supporters of each viewpoint each accounting for half.

But regardless, one thing is certain.

One billion—this number is far beyond their comprehension.

After all, in the first half of the Grand Line, there are very few pirates with bounties over 100 million, and those with bounties over 500 million are a realm that only monsters from the New World can reach!
at this time.

"Squeak-"

The louvered door was pushed open, and a tall figure stepped in.

In an instant, the noise in the tavern ceased. All the pirates' eyes involuntarily focused on this man—

A black trench coat, sharp, hawk-like eyes, and... that iconic black cross-shaped knife!

"The world's greatest swordsman, 'Hawkeye' Mihawk?!"

Someone recognized him and gasped in horror, his wine glass shattering on the ground with a crash.

The others, who were strangers to them, were also startled. Some of the quick-witted ones quietly pulled their companions and slipped out through the back door.

Hawkeye ignored the commotion around him and walked straight to the bar, followed by Tashigi, who looked nervous and uneasy.

"A glass of tequila, on the rocks."

He ordered himself a drink, glanced at Tashigi, and then ordered her the tavern's best-selling cherry pie.

The two found an inconspicuous spot in the corner and sat down, which gradually calmed Tashigi down.

“Mr. Mihawk,” Tashigi asked in a low voice, “do you really think Lord Shano and the others will come here?”

"Just trust me."

Hawkeye took a sip of his drink and said calmly, "If Xia Nuo doesn't arrive here within three days, I'll change my name from this day forward."

He was far too confident about it.

The flight path of Shano's group has been traceable so far.

From Whiskey Peak to Little Garden, and then to Alabasta, following this pattern, the next stop will undoubtedly be Mogul Town.

"Speaking of which, you've been in a low mood ever since you arrived on this island."

Hawkeye glanced at the girl opposite him. "That's strange. His fame has increased, shouldn't you be happy like last time?"

"I...I'm really happy for Lord Xia Nuo, but...but..."

Tashigi, her thoughts exposed, lowered her head in frustration. "Lord Shano is moving too fast, which makes me feel like I'm getting further and further away from him."

"..."

Hawkeye silently stared at the girl before him, offering no words of comfort.

In his opinion, Tashigi's talent in swordsmanship was only passable, far inferior to that of the swordswoman who resembled Shano.

However, Tashigi's obsession with and immersion in swordsmanship, and the single-minded state she displayed when practicing swordsmanship, were things that he truly admired.

What a pity.

Hawkeye shook his head slightly and indifferently withdrew his gaze.

If this kid continues to be under my guidance, he might even achieve something in the path of swordsmanship.

But the original agreement stipulated that he would only be responsible for temporary instruction, and would part ways with Tashigi after meeting Shano.

And now, Xia Nuo is about to arrive at this island.

Their relationship thus came to an end.

Why should I worry about a stranger I just met?

.........

at the same time.

On the Ending.

Xia Nuo pushed open the door of the training room and walked out, rubbing his sore fists with a hint of frustration.

"I failed to comprehend it; Conqueror's Haki is swirling around me."

He sighed sadly.

When he sparred with Garp before, he paid special attention and memorized the way Garp used Conqueror's Haki to entangle Garp.

This skill is almost becoming an essential skill for everyone in the final rounds. Since I finally have a chance to learn it, I definitely have to give it a try.

pity……

"It's not that simple after all."

He glanced at the history text in the training room and shook his head.

Since separating from Garp the day before yesterday, he has been training hard, but despite trying various methods, Conqueror's Haki still cannot be applied to physical attacks.

This was to be expected.

Xia Nuo felt only a little regretful, but was not discouraged by it.

After all, he had only awakened his Conqueror's Haki two months ago.

These top-notch combat skills are only known to a handful of old guys in the world. They're not something you can master so easily.
Even Luffy, under Rayleigh's careful tutelage, spent two years and still couldn't learn it.

As for Yamato? The reason she was able to use it so skillfully at such a young age was entirely due to Kaido's rigorous training day after day.

We have a long way to go, so we can't be too impatient!

Xia Nuo comforted herself in this way.

However, he did not come away empty-handed; in fact, he gained a great deal.

This time, Karp is going all out against him, which is incomparable to the childish sparring he had in the Colbo Mountains back then.

The old man's powerful control over Armament Haki, especially his technique of constantly compressing and increasing the intensity of Armament Haki, gave him a lot of insights.

After that, I focused on this aspect and practiced more with the help of historical texts.

I believe that it won't be long before his Armament Haki level reaches another level.

"call……"

He stretched, cleared his mind of distractions, and walked through the corridor to the deck.

Just then, Nami excitedly held up a newspaper, shouting around, "Hey! Everyone! Come and see, our new bounty is out!"

"A newly bought newspaper?"

Xia Nuo raised an eyebrow and walked over.

"Bro!" Nami's eyes lit up the moment she saw him. "Look! The front page headlines are all about you! Your bounty has already reached one billion Berries!"

A billion?
Xia Nuo glanced at the front-page photo and couldn't help but chuckle.

It seems the World Government has truly been provoked and is now enraged.

This bounty, even in the New World, would be second only to the top vice-captains of the major Yonko crews, namely King, Katakuri, Marco, and Beckman.

In the new generation, it is even more groundbreaking, far ahead of the competition.

"What about the others?" he asked casually. "They've all gone up in rank, right? And you too, shouldn't the Navy Headquarters clear up their misunderstanding of Gintoki by now?"

"I... I haven't seen the rest yet," Nami muttered softly. "I was waiting for you, brother, and everyone else to come along before we talked about it."

"Everyone's here now," Noki said with a smile, holding a mochi. "Now we can read it aloud for everyone."

She patted Nuomici's little head. Yesterday at breakfast, everyone finally noticed the changes in the little guy.

The originally snow-white rice ball turned pale yellow and even grew a tail. The direction it grew in was really strange.

Could it be that staying in Alabasta for too long caused the intense sun in the desert to tarnish its color?

This is everyone's initial assessment, but fortunately, the glutinous rice ball is still very cute. The addition of a fluffy tail makes it even more fun to touch, and its status as the group's favorite is unshakeable.

"Okay, I'll look at the back now... No, no, wait a minute!"

Nami suddenly gritted her teeth and threw the newspaper at Smoker. "Smoker, you read it. I... I'll just listen."

"Ok?"

Smoker instinctively took the newspaper and glanced up at her, puzzled.

Just a few days ago, whenever a newspaper arrived, Nami would rush to secretly read it first.

Now that the new arrest warrant has been released, they've become timid and hesitant?
“You’re taking this too seriously.” He shook his head and flung the newspaper open with a rustling sound.

"Who, who cares!" Nami retorted stubbornly.

"..." Smoker ignored him, glanced at the reports behind him, compared them with the wanted poster, and clicked his tongue in amazement, "Hey, Kuina, your bounty has increased quite a bit, and you've suddenly widened the gap with everyone else."

"How much?" Kuina, who was wiping the Wado Ichimonji, glanced over when she heard this.

"According to the latest intelligence, Kuina, the swordswoman of the Fallen Swords, has officially been appointed as the vice-captain of the Fallen Pirates, and her bounty has been increased to 2 million Berries..."

Smoker grinned as he read this, "In short, he's the first person besides Boss Shano to break the 200 million Berries mark, which is quite rare in the first half of the park."

Kuina nodded slightly and continued wiping her sword, it was unclear whether she was satisfied or not with the bounty.

"And me?" Nojiko asked curiously.

"You're right behind Kuina, and you're one of the crew members whose bounty has changed the most."

Smoker pulled out the bounty poster and handed it over. "The title has changed. It's now Nojiko the Fist of Winter, Snow-Snow Fruit user, bounty 130 million Berries."

That's doubled!

Nojiko's eyes lit up, and she happily accepted the wanted poster. Before, apart from Nami, she was always at the bottom of the ship!

"Me, me!"

Nami finally couldn't hold back any longer and asked impatiently.

"Next up is Ah Yin, the bounty remains unchanged."

Smoker paused, somewhat surprised, "So, Marine Headquarters really does know that flames aren't Silver's ability. Let me flip through... um, old man Zeff, and myself... this last one is definitely yours, the bounty is..."

Nami held her breath.

"One hundred million Baileys!"

"How much? How much?!" Her eyes widened in surprise.

"Congratulations!" Smoker shrugged and pulled out the last wanted poster. "The power of the Flame-Flame Fruit no longer belongs to Gintoki. Wait a minute!"

He suddenly stopped moving, looking completely bewildered.

The others were also stunned when they saw the wanted poster that had been pulled out. They looked at each other with strange expressions.

In the photo...

It is indeed Nami, but only half of her head is visible from below. The main part is a white mochi ball perched on top of her head, giving the camera an adorable smile.

The text below clearly states—

[Flaming White Rice Ball - Glutinous Rice Ball, Bounty 100 Million Berries!]

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