Sailing: His comprehension is against the sky, and he comprehends the Eight Gates at the beginning.

The entire village was liberated, so many villagers gained their freedom, the Alon Empire was shattered, and Colonel Rat was killed.

With so many things to be happy about, of course we should have a banquet.

On a high platform, Uta sang happily at the top of her lungs.

Below are a group of villagers, their faces flushed red from drinking, grinning foolishly, clearly intoxicated.

Usopp mingled among them, holding two chopsticks, inserting them into his nostrils, and pressing them against his lower lip, making a fool of himself.

This made the villagers burst into laughter.

Zoro lay to the side, drinking his wine in large gulps, occasionally letting out a contented "Ah!"

Sanji's eyes turned into hearts, he raised his hands, and danced happily with the village girls, their movements swaying like seaweed.

Luffy was still doing what he loved most: eating meat. He ate meat in big mouthfuls, his mouth bulging out like a guinea pig's cheeks when its mouth is stuffed full.

"Nami, we're finally free!"

Beside the campfire, Nojiko watched the joyous scene with genuine happiness and raised a glass to Nami.

Nami sat beside her, also with a happy smile on her face.

She had dreamt of this scene countless times.

Today, I finally saw it.

"Yes, we're finally liberated!"

Nami breathed a sigh of relief and happily drank with Noji.

"Nami, you've met a wonderful group of friends!"

Nojiko finished a sip of her drink and stared in a certain direction at Luffy, who was eating heartily.

"That idiot captain... no, Mr. Luffy really did it, just like he said!"

Upon hearing Nojiko's voice, Nami followed her gaze and looked at Luffy.

When I saw Luffy eating so frantically, I couldn't help but start complaining.

"That idiot! Nobody was going to take it from him, yet he ate so fast! Honestly!"

Hearing Nami's angry voice, Nojiko couldn't help but giggle.

"Giggle giggle..."

After the laughter subsided, Noki took a deep breath and sighed.

"That's great, Nami!"

Nami looked at Nojiko with a puzzled expression and asked.

"what?"

Nojiko looked up at the sky, her eyes shining like stars, filled with expectation, and her face beaming with happiness. She spoke. 24

"It's so great that you met Mr. Luffy!"

"From now on, you can finally live for yourself and do what you love."

"Didn't you dream of drawing a map of the entire world?"

"Next, you can go and realize your dream together with Mr. Luffy."

Nami stared at Nojiko in a daze after hearing her words.

Nojiko always silently supported her from behind, feeling happy for her happiness and sad for her sadness.

For a moment, she looked at this person who had silently supported her from childhood to adulthood, like a real older sister.

Nami felt a surge of reluctance and hugged Nojiko tightly.

"Hey! Nojiko! Come with me!"

"I would be very happy if you were here."

"That way, you can come with me and experience the joy I feel for yourself."

Hearing Nami's words, Nojiko's eyes filled with longing.

If that's the case, she must feel happy every day!

but...

Nojiko's eyes dimmed slightly as he gently patted Nami's back and said.

"No, Nami!"

"I'm not like you, with such a talent for navigation."

"If I go with you, I'll only cause trouble for Mr. Luffy."

"and..."

"I still need to stay and look after Bellemere's orange trees!"

“Bellmeal will be very sad if no one takes care of those orange trees.”

Nami could only sob reluctantly as she listened to Nojiko's words, her body trembling slightly.

"Nojiko, would you like to join us and set sail with us?"

Just then, a voice suddenly rang out beside them.

They looked up and saw Luffy holding a large piece of meat, who had somehow appeared beside them.

When faced with Luffy's question, Nojiko was stunned.

"Mr. Luffy..."

Then Luffy continued.

"It's a lot of fun going out to sea with us!"

"Didn't you hear about this from Nami as well?"

Nojiko stared blankly at Luffy, and said with some uncertainty.

"But...but I can't do anything. If I go, I'll only cause trouble for Mr. Luffy and everyone else, right?!"

"Besides, Bellemere's orange trees still need my care..."

As Nokiko spoke, her voice grew softer and softer.

She certainly wanted to set sail with Luffy and Nami, but she felt that everyone on the ship had their own unique abilities and could stand alone in a certain field, while she herself didn't seem to have anything she could do to help them.

And Bellemere's orange trees can't be left unattended...

Just as Nojiko was feeling down, Luffy continued speaking.

"Didn't you take good care of those orange trees?"

"I plan to move a few orange trees from that orange grove to the Going Merry."

"This way you and Nami will be very happy! And everyone will be able to eat fresh oranges."

"Nokiko, why don't you join us and take care of those orange trees!"

"I'll be your botanist on board, and I'll help you learn about botany."

"And you don't need to worry about causing us any trouble. I will train each of you to be very strong."

"As for the remaining orange trees in the garden, I think that windmill uncle is quite nice, so I'll ask him to take care of them!"

"Also, don't you want to personally sail through the world map that Nami drew?"

...

After Luffy finished speaking, he resolved all of Nojiko's concerns.

Especially when he heard the last sentence, he personally sailed through the map drawn by Nami.

That kind of thing must be so blissful!

Nochiko's tears welled up with emotion.

"Luffy..."

Nami looked at Nojiko with great excitement, her eyes sparkling.

"Nojiko, come with us... let's go out to sea!"

With tears streaming down her face, Nojiko looked at Nami and Luffy separately, then bit her lip and nodded heavily.

"Um!!!"

...

The next morning.

Cocoyasi Village, on the coast, aboard the Going Merry.

Luffy and his crew stood on the deck, below them a group of villagers who were about to say goodbye.

They were all looking up at the street in the center of the village, waiting for something.

"Nami and Nojiko are so slow! Haven't they arrived yet?"

Usopp looked up at the street above and asked in confusion.

"Nami said she's going to remove the tattoo of Arlong's gang from her arm, so it'll be a little late!"

Uta answered, then looked at Luffy.

"Speaking of which, is Nojiko really coming with us too, Luffy?"

Uta's eyes lit up with surprise; this meant she now had another little sister.

"Yes! She promised me last night, and I even moved Bellemere's orange trees to our boat. She definitely won't abandon these trees."

Luffy glanced at the orange trees that had now been planted on the roof of the ship and replied.

"Oh?! You're here."

Suddenly, Usopp exclaimed in surprise.

"Strange, why is it only Nojiko?"

Seeing that there was only one figure, Usopp added a strange comment.

"Is that woman not coming?"

Zoro leaned against the outer wall of the cabin and said slowly.

"You green-haired rascal, shut your mouth. If Nami doesn't come, I'll throw you off this cliff."

Sanji bared his teeth and roared at Zoro.

Zoro got angry upon hearing this, his face contorted with rage.

"Hmm? Want to fight?"

"Come on! Who's afraid of who?"

In the blink of an eye, the two were facing each other, baring their teeth.

The others simply ignored this familiar scene.

When Nojiko arrived near the Going Merry, Luffy asked her curiously.

"Nojiko, where's Nami?"

"Noki said, panting heavily.

"Nami said to let me get on the ship first, and she would come over later."

Upon hearing this, Luffy pulled Nojiko onto the ship.

Just then, people saw a figure appear on the street in the distance again.

"Start the boat now!"

Nami shouted to Luffy and the others from a distance.

As soon as she finished speaking, Nami made a running motion and sprinted towards the Going Merry.

What is she planning to do?