I'm in One Piece, and I'm Luffy's childhood friend.

.......

Bai Yun left Arlong Park and, instead of going back to Nami's house, went to the dock, guessing that Usopp and Zoro should have arrived by now.

Upon arriving at the Cocoyasi Village pier, the Forward Merry rested quietly on the sea, enjoying the sea breeze.

As Bai Yun had predicted, Zoro and his small boat were heading towards the Going Merry, coming from the right and passing the shore of Arlong Park.

Usopp and Johnny paddled frantically because three fishmen were chasing them.

The moment Usopp saw Bai Yun, he felt as if he had met a savior.

Bai Yun did not disappoint him; he raised his hand and unleashed a silver shoulder-mounted rocket launcher.

With a bang, the rocket launcher, billowing white smoke, struck the three fishmen behind the small boat with unerring accuracy. The massive explosion caused a burst of fire and black smoke. When the smoke cleared, the three fishmen had long since disappeared, most likely having sunk to the bottom of the sea.

.......

"Oh my, isn't this Zoro? You've looked so sluggish in just a short while."

Upon jumping onto the small boat, Bai Yun immediately started acting like a jerk.

Zoro didn't even bother with him. "What's going on? Why is the Going Merry here? Where's Nami?"

Bai Yun then told them about Nami and A Long, as well as about tomorrow's match.

.......

"So, is tomorrow okay?"

Bai Yun asked.

A man can't say no, Zoro's lips curled into a fighting smile.

"Why not?"

Usopp's brain reacted quickly, 5 against 5...

"Haha, let me ask you something. 5 against 5, that doesn't include me, right, Bai Yun...?"

Usopp shuddered at the thought of dealing with those fish-men.

But Bai Yun's smile said it all.

Usopp immediately clutched his chest. "No, I have a disease that will kill me in matches."

"Should we let Nami go?"

Nami: Can you even speak human language?

"I've got this disease: I'll die if Usopp doesn't play. Please save me, you won't refuse, will you?"

Bai Yun returned home.

Usopp fell silent. He desperately wanted to escape, but he couldn't.

Chapter 85 Straw Hat Pirates vs. Arlong Pirates

The moon and the sun take turns.

The moon sets and the sun rises.

The ink-black night turned into golden dawn.

Bai Yun got up very early, prepared breakfast for the others, and then went out.

We went fishing at the shore between Cocosia Village and Arlong Park.

Waiting for Luffy and his crew to "fly" over.

........

"Ah, it seems the fish here are all very intelligent."

Bai Yun was still fishing like "Old Man Bai," but unfortunately, the fish here were very clever, and as time passed, he didn't catch a single fish.

However, a big fish came to us on its own.

Then, a moo came into view; it was Ah Long's pet, a sea monster with the head of a bull and the body of a fish.

Bai Yun estimated the distance and retreated little by little.

Luffy on the ship also noticed Bai Yun on the shore. "Bai Yun, hahaha, we're here to 'catch' you and Nami."

Bai Yun smiled and continued to back away. When Moo Moo crashed into the shore, he took one last step back, the distance of which was exactly at the edge of the gap that Moo Moo had created.

The pebbles and the fierce wind swirled around him, but Bai Yun paid them no heed. Elegant, so very elegant.

"Ahhhh!!"

While Bai Yun moved gracefully, Luffy and his crew were different; the impact propelled their small boat into the air.

Bai Yun then turned around and pulled a rope. A net made of vines was lifted between two large trees behind him, which just blocked Luffy and his crew's small boat.

"Well, everything is as planned."

Bai Yun turned around, and Moo Moo had already sunk into the sea. Bai Yun didn't care.

The fishing rod was turned into a flintlock pistol, and without even looking, a shot was fired into the sky, and a seagull fell down.

Bai Yun caught a seagull. What's that called?

This is called a fisherman who never comes home empty-handed.

........

Carrying the ingredients for seagull soup—or rather, bird soup—Bai Yun walked over to Luffy and his crew.

Even with the net in place, Luffy and his crew's small boat was smashed to pieces.

Luffy and Sanji were fine, but Yossa fell headfirst into the ground.

"Haha, this is so exciting!"

Luffy said with his hands on his hips and a smile, just as Bai Yun walked towards him.

Sanji was a little unsure how to greet him or what to call him.

Then Bai Yun greeted them.

"Hi, curl your eyebrows."

"Are you being polite?!"

Sanji instinctively grimaced and shouted.

"Haha, just kidding. Sanji, welcome to the team. If you need anything, just let me know. I can't help with big things, and I don't want to help with small things, but remember to call me."

"It seems that taking a fall is nothing to you."

Bai Yun replied, his words barely finished.

"I...have...something to do..."

Yossa cried for help, and Luffy pulled him out.

"Phew, thank you, Brother Luffy."

"You're welcome."

"Bai Yun, where's Nami? And Usopp and Zoro, they must have arrived first too, right?"

Luffy turned to Bai Yun and asked.

"Let's go, they're at Nami's house, I'll take you there."

Bai Yun returned home.

"Mm," Luffy replied naturally.

Sanji silently followed.

Yossa didn't understand. Wasn't it said that Nami betrayed him?

This doesn't feel like visiting someone's home.

.......

"Hey, a royal flush!"

"We won, you two pirates, hurry up and pay up."

Bai Yun led Luffy and the others to Nami's house. Before they even entered, they could hear Nami's voice coming from inside.

Bai Yun pushed open the door and saw Nami, Nojiko, and Usopp playing Dou Dizhu (a card game) on the table. Bai Yun had taught them how to play last night.

They just replaced the farmers with pirates and the landlords with the navy.

Miss Nami liked it very much and quickly got the hang of it.

However, Bai Yun could tell that he was still worried about the competition. Nami would be happier if he could win money without any worries.

"Hey! You're here."

Zoro, who had no interest in playing poker, immediately greeted Bai Yun and Luffy.

"Nami, I've come to take you back!"

Luffy shouted as soon as he entered the door.

Noji rested her chin on her hand, smiling as she looked at Nami's companions.

Sanji couldn't resist the sight of a beautiful woman, and his eyes sparkled with hearts as he entered.

"This is paradise!! With you two beauties here."

"Miss Nami is still beautiful. And what is your name, Miss?"

"Her name is Nojiko, and she's Nami's older sister. Okay, let's get down to business."

Bai Yun stepped forward, sat down, and explained the events of today's match and the matter between Nami and Arlong to Luffy and Sanji.

This is tantamount to rubbing salt into Nami's wounds, but I have to say it.

"What!!"

Luffy grew angrier as he listened, and suddenly stood up, intending to run straight to Arlong Park.

Bai Yun knew him well and grabbed him by the back of his collar.