Luffy, how can you become the Pirate King if you don't work hard!

However, since it's a reward time, I might as well reward myself handsomely.

"Nami! I didn't agree to let you get off the ship."

"Come sail with me!"

Luffy grinned at Nami.

Then, he kept swinging his weapon at the building in front of him, shouting, "Rubber, machine gun!"

Since there are so-called symbols, let's destroy them completely!

Chapter 24 Armament Haki, Entanglement and Hardening

The highest level of Dragon Paradise.

Nautical charts, walls, books...

Everything was destroyed.

Break the cage, destroy the shackles.

Since this is Nami's nightmare, let's shatter it!

For Luffy, with his carefree personality, his only childhood nightmare was his grandfather Garp.

One day he will smash Garp's nightmare with a single punch!

[Your physical energy has been compressed and trained, increasing your physical strength and Armament Haki proficiency by +1.]

[Your physical energy has been compressed and trained, increasing your physical strength and Armament Haki proficiency by +1.]

[Congratulations! After intensive training, your Armament Haki level has increased to lv1]

Armament Haki proficiency: 0/10000 (lv1)

[You have acquired the skill to use Armament Haki: Entanglement and Hardening]

......

"The reward time directly boosted my level?"

Luffy paused for a moment, then understood why it was called Reward Time.

The reward time should be a generous one!

Before he could even react, his proficiency level skyrocketed.

"This power..."

Luffy glanced down.

It's hard.

The fist has hardened!

He quickly learned what kind of power it was.

However, this power comes with a significant loss of physical strength!

The first time I used this power, I didn't manage my energy properly. Plus, going into second gear is already quite physically demanding, so I suddenly felt weak.

Luffy's smile quickly vanished.

Hungry, so hungry, extremely hungry.

The steam on Luffy dissipated, and he fell backward, completely unwilling to move.

While in mid-air, he felt himself being embraced by a soft body, with arms wrapped around his waist.

Luffy turned his head to the side and saw Nami's face.

"You idiot."

"I'm not stupid!" Luffy replied, slightly taken aback.

The sky was ablaze with fiery light, the crimson clouds illuminating half the world, while scattered nautical images resembled falling leaves.

As Nami's gaze followed these things that were gradually disappearing, it was as if a shackle deep within her heart was being broken.

The last image that remained in my mind was of a figure constantly waving his fists in front of the Dragon Paradise.

"Why are you so heavy?"

Nami held Luffy, who had collapsed from exhaustion, her arms clearly straining, and she looked somewhat resentful.

He simply sat down and let Luffy's head rest on his lap.

The setting sun cast its light on her face, and her orange hair seemed to be tinged with a golden-red hue.

"It's because Nami, you're too weak."

Luffy's voice was lazy; he felt completely drained, unless a huge pot of meat appeared in front of him!

"I just finished a fight and I'm starving. I need enough barbecue for twenty people, no, fifty people, to recover."

"There will be meat. Let's have a feast tonight and wait for Zoro and the others to come over."

Nami said softly.

"Let me treat your wound first."

"I think we can go straight to the banquet." Luffy suddenly perked up, and his previously limp body regained its strength.

"The injured should accept treatment honestly."

"It's just exhaustion; those stupid fishmen are too weak."

"Your hand is bleeding," Nami said, her expression turning serious.

“Any injury at sea can be fatal, and you have to listen to me on this matter until we have a doctor on board.”

Upon hearing this, Luffy couldn't find a reason to refute it.

In his eyes, Nami had no flaws other than her love of money.

Kind, thoughtful, and values ​​relationships; she may be a little violent at times, but she appears to be a very gentle girl.

That's why Luffy firmly chose her as his partner. Thinking this through, Luffy didn't argue further.

"Thank you, Luffy," Nami suddenly said.

"Are you still Nami? How could you say something like that? Are you trying to skimp on my meat later?"

"You think you can be all smiles just because you get a little sunshine?" Nami said, somewhat speechless, and pinched his cheek with her hand.

The stretched, fleshy feel even made her somewhat reluctant to let go.

Remembering how recklessly he acted just now, turning Dragon Paradise into ruins.

"Are you some kind of idiot?"

Nami touched Luffy's hand, which looked bloody and mangled.

A strange flutter stirred within her previously turbulent emotions.

"Where did you get the idea that I'm not an idiot?" Luffy retorted, as those were the words he heard most often growing up.

That's what Shanks and the others said.

A certain brat from my childhood said the same thing: "That guy Uta!"

"Can you stand up now?" Nami suddenly asked.

"Can I lie down a little longer?" Luffy blurted out.

I don't know why this position feels so comfortable.

And without that urging voice, it's simply paradise now.

"Isn't it comfortable?"

"A little."

"You pervert."

Nami frowned, bent down, and grabbed Luffy's face with both hands.

They were closer together, and Nami could feel his warm breath brushing against her neck.

"Hey, Nami, why are your eyes all red?" Luffy quickly stood up and said to Nami with a grin.

"See, I already told you it's nothing,"

Nami looked at Luffy, and her nose tingled with emotion.

Her suppressed tears burst forth instantly.

"Are you some kind of idiot?"

Suppressed sobs could no longer be contained and overflowed from deep within her throat.

"Huh?"

Luffy's collar was grabbed, and he was pulled forward by the sudden tug.

"Let me lean on you for a bit, just pretend you didn't see or hear anything..."

Nami spoke haltingly, then pressed the hand that was gripping his collar against his chest, before burying her burning cheek in Luffy's neck.

The sobs could no longer be suppressed, and her shoulders trembled slightly with each sob.

.....

"Nami, we're here to help you!"

"After enduring so many years, let's fight Ah Long and his gang!"

"Wait, Noki, what are you doing?"

Groups of villagers were stopped by Nochiko at the entrance.

"Ah Long and his gang have been wiped out."