Chapter 136: Vol. 05 Ch. 17 – Certainty and Other Changes
The ART Pirate members do not consider the bounty given by the World Government a threat. They put wanted posters as decoration on the walls. Even Kuina, who was new to being a member of ART Pirate and not long ago knew about the real condition of the World Government, didn't care about this too much.
Finally, they all carried out their respective activities while waiting for them to arrive at the Sabaody Islands. Arthur sat casually sunbathing while reading the day's newspaper and occasionally turned his gaze towards the ART Pirate members who were practicing with their devil fruit. Robin, Hancock, Sugar, and Koala could not possibly train their devil fruit in the cabin of the ship. Arthur enjoyed that sunny day, even though the clouds above him fluctuated because of Hancock who was training her devil fruit. Arthur didn't care about it, but the moment he read that one article in the paper that day made him immediately stand up and startled.
Arthur: "… After the death of the Sun Pirates Fishman pirate captain, Fisher Tiger, the perpetrator of the burning of Mary Geoise, the World Government made an offer to Jinbei to become a Shichibukai. And he agreed to this to realize a new future, a future where Fish-Man and Human could coexist so want release prisoner of Fishman from Impel Down as a deal to become Shichibukai. But all of this proves difficult to realize because the Fish-Man, who was released from Impel Down once again disturbed the peace of society after forming the Arlong Pirates. Arlong and his men were captured in the Cocoyashi village of Conomi Island after destroying another village on the island, a retired Marine managed to stop this vicious pirate and capture them. Fish-Man's status is again damaged even though the Shicibukai Jinbei has joined the World Government as a bridge between the two races." Arthur who read the article about Arlong went straight to the communication room where all the Denden Mushi were stored.
Monet: "Arthur, is something wrong?" Monet who sat in meditation beside Arthur immediately opened her eyes after hearing Arthur's footsteps running into the cabin of the ship.
Arthur: "Nothing, just want to confirm the condition of Cocoyashi Village after reading this article." Arthur, who is waiting for his Denden Mushi's call to connect, shows Monet an article about Arlong.
Monet: "Ah… this Fish-Man. From the information I got earlier about this group, they had already messed up on 3 East Blue islands but yesterday he was caught again. Don't worry, there are no victims from Cocoyashi Village. " Monet who read the newspaper immediately gave the information she had to Arthur.
Arthur: "I believe that they are fine, but I want to know their full story. Bellmere… "At that instant, the call of Denden Mushi was connected and Bellmere was heard speaking
Bellmere: "Arthur, did you contact because you read about the Arlong pirates?" Bellmere, who was sitting at her house looking at Nojiko and Nami in the orange grove, knew why Arthur contacted her this time.
Arthur: "Um, is it true that you caught Arlong and his men?" Arthur immediately asked about his suspicions.
Bellmere: "Looks like you know that I can't beat that saw nose myself. Nojiko helped me catch them. " Bellmere did not cover up what really happened to Arthur.
Arthur: "Can you explain briefly what happened?" Arthur nodded as he correctly thought that Bellmere's abilities might only be able to keep up with Arlong so she would need help defeating him.
Bellmere: "I can still deal with that saw-nosed boy with Rokushiki, but I don't think that Fishman's physical abilities are much stronger than ordinary humans. Nojiko who was initially scared but finally brave herself up when she saw that I was having trouble defeating the saw nose. She managed to hold back the saw-nose movement by dropping it into the ground and squeezing it so hard that it was just the head so I managed to make him lose consciousness. Even though I need to hit him repeatedly. " Bellmere walked out and leaned against the door looking at her two daughters.
Arthur: "Ehm~... How are the two of them, their mental state to be more precise?" Arthur paused for a moment and asked about Nojiko and Nami.
Bellmere: "The two of them cried out a lot yesterday after that happened. But now, Nojiko looks good and continues to practice her devil fruit abilities, while Nami seems still very scared and traumatized about what happened to me because of the injuries I received. She started to join Nojiko training her body and playing with sticks. " Bellmere described what she saw in front of her now.
Arthur: "If I'm not mistaken Nojiko would be 12 years old and Nami 9 years old. Don't let Nami train too hard before she turns 10 and make sure they both have adequate nutrition. You also have to be prepared if they want to go sailing. " Arthur thought that Bellmere alive would make Nojiko also want to go with Nami if they were going to sail.
Bellmere: "I know that. Do you want to talk to the two of them? " Bellmere also knows about what Arthur said, especially Nami, who is very interested and has a talent for drawing maps.
Arthur: "Get Nojiko, I'll give some more ideas for her training menu." Arthur decides to increase Nojiko's training menu who starts thinking about getting stronger.
Bellmere: "Nojiko! Arthur wants to talk to you. " Bellmere shouting made Nojiko turn her head and immediately ran towards Bellmere.
Nojiko: "Moshi Moshi ~ Arthur-Sensei, when can you come back?" Nojiko who grabbed the Denden Mushi mic in Bellmere's hand immediately spoke to Arthur.
Arthur: "Sorry, I can't stop by yet. Now I've left East Blue to continue my adventure in another Blue Sea. " Arthur replied in a slightly higher tone than before.
Nojiko: "Did you contact after seeing today's paper? Mother hid that I helped her catch pirates to the residents and the marine so I couldn't show them that I wasn't weird and could help them. " Nojiko's tone sounded a little irritated.
Arthur: "Hahaha… you're still too young to be able to show your abilities. What if the captured pirate friends wanted revenge? Maybe you won't be this lucky because this time they didn't come with the intent to kill and immediately attacked. So follow your mother's words. " Arthur tries to explain as easily as possible to little Nojiko who needs a lot of attention.
Nojiko: "Yes ..." Nojiko realized and her voice sounded a little guilty.
Arthur: "But I'm proud that you can help the people you love with your strength." Arthur also didn't forget to praise Nojiko so that she would be happier and more enthusiastic about practicing.
Nojiko: "Um ... Thank you." This time Nojiko's tone changed 180 degrees, sounding very happy.
Arthur: "This time I will give you a new training technique to make your Devil Fruit abilities even stronger. So in addition to the techniques you previously used, you should be able to master these techniques. Ah~ ..." Previously, Arthur only trained Nojiko so she could start mastering her abilities without attacking techniques but this time it will be different.
Nojiko: "Alright, I'll train harder." Nojiko replied excitedly after hearing the technique Arthur explained.
Arthur: "You can go play and practice some more, I want to talk to your mom."
Nojiko: "Yes ... Nami also wants you and the others to come back here sometime." Nojiko immediately returned the Denden Mushi mic to Bellmere.
Bellmere: "You can come whenever you want. The door to my house is always open for you and your friends."
Arthur: "Un... Technically that's the house I built."
Bellmere: "Hahaha, don't think about it too much." Bellmere laughed that Arthur wasn't wrong.
Arthur: "Very well. If you need anything don't be afraid to call me. I'll call you again. Ah~" Arthur felt that what they were talking about was enough plus the distraction made him unable to focus on chatting.
Bellmere: "Yes, be careful there ..." Bellmere who wanted to say something but forced her sentence to stop there and closed her Denden Mushi.
* Gacha ~ *
Seeing the conversation of the two of them finished, Monet who had been sitting under the table right in front of Arthur decided to come out and sit on Arthur's lap. Monet embraced Arthur's neck while staring at Arthur's face who was thinking about something with his eyes closed could only wait. After seeing Arthur opened his eyes with a little smile, it made Monet start asking a question.
Monet: "Do you still need to think about something or can we continue our activities?" Monet takes off her mini tank top, making the two stiff pink nipples clearly visible.
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