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

"If it's beautiful, then why not take a closer look? A well-dressed person is meant to be admired."

Seeing Luffy dodge, she tilted her head slightly, a sly yet expectant smile on her face, bent down, grabbed Luffy's chin with one hand, and forced his eyes, which were almost crossed from reading the text, to look up at her.

Their eyes met.

Luffy's pupils dilated slightly; a faint, sweet fragrance wafted from Nami, and he involuntarily...

[Warning, punishment countdown begins.....]

While he was distracted, another super-double came.

"Why don't you speak?"

Nami really enjoys squashing Luffy's face.

Luffy's rubber-man characteristic makes his face feel incredibly realistic.

"because......."

Luffy shifted his gaze slightly.

Nami quickly realized what was going on and immediately released Luffy's face.

Her cheeks flushed bright red instantly, and even the base of her ears felt hot.

The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat awkward.

Chapter 49 A Scholar Separated for Three Days

"Um, maybe I should go out first," Luffy said somewhat guiltily.

"Well, I think it's about right," Nami stammered, as if she had been pricked by a hedgehog, and suddenly stood up to say.

"Wait a minute... I'll go out now."

Nami almost frantically pulled her hand back, then rushed back behind the curtain as if fleeing, haphazardly tearing off her white lace dress.

The proprietress was still basking in the joy of closing a big deal when Nami came out blushing after getting dressed again. The proprietress greeted her warmly.

The realization she had just had struck Nami's heart like an electric current, causing her heart to pound uncontrollably, the thumping sound clearly audible.

The proprietress knew perfectly well what had happened between the two young people inside.

Like glue and lacquer, like dry wood meeting a raging fire.

With the help of props, the landlady, being an experienced woman, could tell from the blush on Nami's face what was going on.

They must have gone through a bloody and violent ordeal.

They really know how to hold their tongues; they didn't hear a single sound.

Also, this straw hat kid is such a show-off; he's actually holding a book and pretending to be reading it at this hour.

Could this book be some kind of high-end product? What techniques are in it that have him studying day and night?

"Miss, how is it? Have you decided which items you want?" the proprietress asked, rubbing her hands together.

Nami tried to remain calm, but the blush on her face had not completely faded.

She pretended to carefully examine the clothes hanging on the rack, then waved her hand dismissively and said, "Hmm, I feel like something's missing; none of them really suit my taste! Thank you, boss!"

After saying that, before the landlady could react, she grabbed Luffy's arm, who was still trying to suppress his physical urges with knowledge, and walked out without saying another word.

"Huh?! Wait... Miss?"

The proprietress froze on the spot, her smile instantly vanishing.

Did I get ripped off for free?

Luffy was pulled and stumbled, somewhat dazed, as he followed Nami out of the clothing store.

A cool sea breeze swept over him, and he finally felt the unbearable heat subside a little.

"Nami, aren't you going to buy one?"

From Luffy's perspective, all those clothes looked great on Nami; she's a natural clothes hanger.

Nami stopped abruptly.

"Luffy?"

"Ok?"

"What, do you want to see which one I wear?"

.....

Luffy suddenly grabbed Nami's hand.

"Hmm, you."

Nami was startled, clearly surprised by Luffy's reaction.

She is the kind of person who is very aggressive, and in the end, she is someone who can break through defenses at lightning speed.

"We're being watched."

The clothing store was deserted. Luffy's expression suddenly changed. His Observation Haki allowed him to sense changes in emotions, and he realized that there were quite a few people here who were hostile towards him.

"Is he a pirate or a Marine?" Upon hearing this, Nami gripped Luffy's hand even tighter, but her heart gradually calmed down.

"I don't know, but I can handle it quickly," Luffy said. "You stay behind me, and I'll take care of the guys with guns first."

Guns and cannons posed little threat to him; he could deflect them all. But it was different for Nami.

[Warning, punishment countdown begins...]

Why at this particular time?

Luffy is itching to fight. He's not a battle maniac in the traditional sense, but he's definitely a formidable fighter.

However, this would put Nami in a dangerous situation.

Their determination to protect their partners is unwavering.

Moreover, the scenes he experienced with Nami slowly surfaced in his mind at this moment.

Even if you're a little slow to realize it, you should still be able to sense that kind of affection.

For the first time, Luffy had that idea that could be considered one of the three great illusions of life.

Nami might like me, right?

【warn......】

No matter what, it is absolutely unforgivable to hurt a partner.

Luffy took a deep breath.

In terms of willpower, he is second to none. Once he has made up his mind, even an endless barrage of shots cannot stop him.

Luffy isn't always too hard on himself, unless his crewmates are in danger.

"If you mess with me, you can pinch me, but if it hurts my partner..."

Luffy clenched his fists, tense and ready.

[Special situation detected: Possessing the spirit of the Pirate King, Conqueror's Haki proficiency +1]

[Planned behavior change in progress...]

[Time adjustment: The time spent learning with Nami will be swapped with the pirate combat training.]

[Reward: Ten times the Conqueror's Haki proficiency.]

"and many more."

Luffy was stunned for a moment, then realized that this ten times proficiency could be 1×10, right?

Well, a reward is better than nothing.

Most importantly, he can go all out and make a big splash!

Luffy grinned and said, "Nami, hold on tight."

What do you mean by "hug tightly"?

Nami gasped in surprise, then realized she was being lifted up. She instinctively wrapped her arms tightly around Luffy's neck.

He then leaped up.

"What's going on?!"

Where's Straw Hat Boy?

"It's flying, it's flying!"

Dozens of people surrounding the clothing store rushed out, led by Mochi, who was riding a large lion named Riki. The group stared wide-eyed at Luffy leaping into the sky.

Mochi had already started counting down, three, two, one... and then pounced.

Why did Luffy suddenly pick up Nami? Did they get discovered?

How was it discovered?

Nami hugged Luffy tightly and said, "They're Buggy's crew."

Luffy looked puzzled.

Nami then said it was the red nose that was torn into pieces, and Luffy immediately understood.

"So he was a defeated opponent."

Mochi's face fell instantly. He was easily wiped out by the Straw Hat crew, and even Captain Buggy was sent flying to some unknown corner with a single blow... This is indeed true.

But you can't say that in front of us, it hurts the pride of pirates!

Mochi, enraged, shouted, "Straw Hat Boy, surrender! I'll take you to Captain Bucky and have him execute you in front of the whole world!"

Before he could finish speaking, Luffy flicked his wrist, steam billowing from his body as he entered Gear Second. As if teleporting, he kicked one pirate after another, sending several gun-wielding pirates flying with screams before they could even react.

Mochi was shocked. "What's going on? Why is it moving so fast?"