One Piece: Starting with Coercing and Enticing Nami

At this point, Toth smiled and stopped talking.

However, Smoker became curious. "Say what you want to say. We can talk freely between the two of us. It's just the two of us here, so you don't need to hold back."

I haven't met a friend like you in a long time.

The last one was that guy Kuzan.

Thoth shook his head. He had said enough already; any more and he would have crossed the line!

Discussing the differences in their positions too deeply nowadays can sometimes negatively impact their relationship.

"Let's talk about something else, like the interesting things you know about the sea. I plan to stay in Loguetown for a few days, so you can come find me if you're free."

While you're at it, come help me train my crewmates on my ship.

Smoker's eyes lit up. Thoth was going to stay a few more days; that was really good.

This is a good opportunity to learn from him, both in terms of developing skills and cultivating a commanding presence.

Although Thoth was much younger than himself, on this high seas, the strong prevail, and it was not shameful to ask questions.

"Since you plan to stay for a few days, then you may dock your ship in my harbor!"

My place is spacious and quiet, and no one will bother me here.

Thoth's eyes flickered slightly, and an interesting image suddenly popped into his mind, causing a mischievous smile to appear on his lips.

Smoker noticed this and his lips twitched slightly.

"Are you having some bad ideas this time?"

"Nonsense." Toth rolled his eyes at him.

The two began to talk about the current state of the sea, which was clearly within Smoker's domain.

Thoth listened with a smile, occasionally chiming in with his own words, and gleaned many interesting and insightful observations from Smoker.

While we drank and chatted, the barbecue was served one after another. The taste was okay, and the portions were large.

Thoth and Tiger Girl ate their fill, and the life-saving treatment allowed Thoth to eat from beginning to end. During this time, Tashigi returned to report on her work.

The matter over there has been resolved.

Furthermore, regarding Doflamingo's sabotage here, Smoker had Tashigi submit a written report to headquarters.

Smoker is quite interested in doing things that will cause trouble for Doflamingo.

He genuinely disliked the rubbish system of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

As for the role of Toth, he obscured it, simply mentioning it briefly.

Before we knew it, it was 10 p.m.

The two were still chatting enthusiastically, so they went out for a stroll on the street together.

The harsh winter weather had no effect on their physical condition.

Even at 10 p.m., the town of Rogge was still brightly lit and bustling with people on the streets.

"Hmm?" Thoth spotted Zoro's back in the crowd on another street; he seemed to be looking for something.

However, Thoth soon saw Johnny chasing after them.

Surely they haven't gotten lost again!

Furthermore, Zoro carries a sword at his waist with an extremely sharp aura; it is a cursed sword.

A smile appeared in Tote's eyes.

Is it the Sandai Kitetsu?

And Johnny's knife was replaced.

It seems that both of them gained something.

125. The Fruit of Intelligence and Barrier!

"what!!!"

"Whoa!!!"

"Die! You bunch of bastards!"

"Damn it! I have no grudge against you, why are you interfering with us?"

"You brat, I'll kill you!"

On the rooftop balcony of a five-story building in the chaotic area near Loguetown, where gangsters congregate.

Thoth sat on the edge of the building, watching the one-sided, crushing battle at the street corner below in the dim light.

"What's the name of that boy with three swords?"

Smoker stood on the ledge beside Thoth, watching the battle below. "You don't have any reputation in your group?"

Thoth smiled slightly. "His name is Roronoa Zoro. His potential is in no way inferior to Doflamingo's."

If you don't improve, you probably won't be able to beat him in just one year.

Smoker remained calm; he had grown accustomed to Thoth's sharp tongue.

However, he remained noncommittal about Thoth's high praise for Zoro, after all, there are plenty of talented people in this world.

Most importantly, it's about being able to fully realize one's talents.

However, since Thoth can say that Zoro possesses talent no less than Doflamingo's, then, "Could it be that he also has the potential for Conqueror's Haki?"

Looking down at the battle below, Thoth was also surprised by Smoker's keen perception.

"Having qualifications isn't everything; the key is whether one can awaken to self-awareness. However, I do have some confidence in him."

However, unlike Zoro, Thoth has recently confirmed that Nami possesses the potential for Conqueror's Haki.

Perhaps it was the deep exploration of her own talent, the continuous growth of her own beliefs, and the white tiger's power bestowed upon her by the fantasy species that allowed her to manifest.

Although it is currently only a latent fluctuation and has not yet fully awakened.

However, Thoth did not actively help her explore it. Unlike the other two more basic types of Haki, the deeper Thoth understood Conqueror's Haki, the more he felt that artificially interfering with Conqueror's Haki was not the best approach.

In terms of human will and spirit, self-awakening is more comprehensive.

Otherwise, it would be like a premature baby.

Unconditional human intervention and assistance may inherently make one weaker than average.

The more profound the impact on oneself, the more one must discover it naturally.

The battle is over.

Johnny went to greet him with admiration.

"The 990 million bounty on Cardi Blake, you took him down with just three stabs."

Johnny stepped forward, smiling, and patted him on the shoulder. Zoro looked speechless: "Killing this kind of guy is enough for you to come over and praise me like this."

I'm so embarrassed, you know?

But just as he finished speaking, Zoro suddenly looked up at the rooftop on his right.

Johnny looked over, but there was nothing there in the bright moonlight.

"It's Tote."

Zoro pursed his lips. "I sensed his presence a while ago."

"You've awakened your Observation Haki?"

Johnny was surprised, Zoro shook his head:

"It's a swordsman's intuition. There was a sharp and terrifying aura just now, and its presence was very strong."

Johnny seemed thoughtful. "It must have been my brother who deliberately let you discover him, otherwise you would hardly be able to detect his presence."

Zoro nodded in agreement. After all, if Thoth were to conceal his aura, he would be as indistinguishable from the trees in the forest.

On another street,

Smoker asked in bewilderment, "Aren't you going to say hello to them?"

Thoth looked at him speechlessly: "Is it really that big of a deal? We just dealt with some ordinary pirates."

By the way, do you have enough Berries in your base to exchange for bounties?

Thoth asked him with a smile, "After all, I'll arrange for them to earn some extra pocket money here these next few days."

Smoker's eye twitched, and he said speechlessly, "You really leave me speechless!"

Then, he said irritably, "Don't worry, the World Government's bank is right here, and there's plenty of money in there."

Besides, bounty redemption is done through professional departments of the World Government.

However, normally, the distribution is handled by our various naval bases.

Thoth was surprised, but then he realized that it was a cognitive obstacle.

The fluctuations in one's own life force, combined with the resonance of Observation Haki and the aura of the Wood Spirit, were released outwards, concealing one's own senses.

Just like flowers, grass, and trees, it would cause creatures with keen senses to subconsciously ignore Thoth's fluctuations in Observation Haki.

However, Smoker, who was standing close by, looked at Thoth with surprise. If he hadn't been so close, he probably wouldn't have noticed.

I couldn't help but sigh inwardly, this guy is truly mysterious. The two walked down the street...

Tiger Girl Tote has already made arrangements to return.

Thoth then looked at him and smiled, "Are there any strong opponents on this island that you can't handle? I can have Johnny Bagges and the others take care of them for you."

Smoker's eye twitched; he knew Thoth had made a discovery, and said helplessly:

"This island is a melting pot of all sorts of people. Unlike its outward prosperity, many underground forces have their own bases on the island."

"However, the most vocal group on the surface is a gang of thugs called the Barto Club."

The leader is the ogre Bartolomeo. He has some strength, but not much.

However, they won't come to disrupt the public order.