" Where are we going ? " Wanted to know Gin.
While Luffy's small group had almost arrived at Arlong Park, Luffy had decided to head straight for Arlong's building. However, Momoo had suddenly changed course and headed straight for the forest of the island. Hungry, tired and still injured, the poor animal was dizzy and didn't even know where to go.
" No, left, left. " Luffy ordered, hitting it several times.
" But stop doing that, fool. " Roared Yosaku. " You are knocking him out. "
Finding that they were about to hit the shore, Raynare made her wings appear, while asserting.
" Glad to have known you. "
" Huh ? " Said Gin and Yosaku, seeing her fly. " No, but I dream? Come back here. "
Too late. Hitting the shore, Momoo stopped dead, and let the boat use its back as a launching pad.
" Wow. " Raynare said, seeing the boat flying near her.
"Youhou ! " Said Luffy, still on the bow. " We're flying. "
" Do we really have to rejoice ? " Sanji asked him, hanging on as best he could.
" We are falling. " Yosaku horrified, crying. " MAMAAAAAAA ! "
Falling under the leaves of the trees, the boat disappeared from Raynare's view for a few moments. However, depending on the noise it made, it eventually caught up with her, when he crashed for good against a cliff.
Landing then, in front of the huge pile of wood, she wanted to know.
" Still alive ? "
" No problem. " Luffy assured her, getting up as if nothing had happened and putting his hat back on his head.
" Dirty raven of doom. " Roars Gin, coming out of a pile of wood. " Couldn't you have taken us with you instead of running away alone ? "
" You wear all four ? " Raynare wondered, pretending to be horrified by his fury. " But ... But I can't, come on ! I'm just a frail woman. "
Then she smiled when she heard Sanji roar.
" Gin, how can you be so rude to such a weak lady ? "
" Low young lady ? Open your eyes ! She manipulates you, idiot. "
" Band motherfuckers ! " Roared Zoro, coming out of the rubble.
" Zoro ? " Raynare wondered. " What are you doing here ? "
" I was hit by the boat. " He shouted. " What are you making ? "
" We came to get Nami. " Luffy assured him. " By the way, I present to you Sanji and Gin ! They are now part of the crew. "
" Huh ? Krieg's pirate is also a cook ? "
" No, I just took him because he is cool and strong ! On the other hand, I doubt that he can sail as well as Nami. "
" Stop describing me as a consolation prize. " Gin ordered him.
" By the way, where are Johnny, Lucy and Usopp ? "
" Lucy and Usopp ! " Cried Zoro, looking worried. " Luffy, we have no time to waste here! We must go help them. "
" What ? Why ? "
" They got caught by Arlong. "
" And unfortunately, it's too late. " Suddenly wept Johnny, walking towards them. " Usopp is dead and Lucy must be too. "
" What ? " Astonished Luffy and Zoro, as well as Yosaku, when the man finally managed to get out of what was left of the boat.
" I have seen everything. " Assured Johnny. " Usopp got stabbed by Nami. "
" By Nami ? " Raynare wondered. " Impossible ! I did not stop analyzing her emotions to realize that she would never have the courage to do it."
" She's right. " Raged Luffy, grabbing Johnny. "You're just a liar. "
" But it's the truth. " Assured Johnny. " Nami is one of Arlong's pirates. "
" He's right, Luffy. " Said Zoro. " She even has their tattoo on the shoulder! I saw it with my own eyes."
" What ? But it's impossible ! We team up. "
" Team ? " Nami wondered, behind his back.
Jumping, everyone took a step back before recognizing her face.
" Nami ? "
" What are you doing here ? " Wanted to know the redhead.
" Uh, we came to get you. "
" Look for me ? And why do ? I'm one of the Arlong pirates! They are my comrades! You don't interest me anymore. "
" Killer " Cried Johnny. " You killed Usopp-aniki and, by now, Sister-Lucy must be dead too ! You didn't even do anything to save her. "
" And why would I do it ? Because of the carnage caused by Zoro, Arlong suspected me of betraying him ! So I had to show him who I was with. "
" So, we must consider you as an enemy. " Understood Gin, starting to wield his tonfas.
" Consider me as you like ! However, don't forget this : Arlong wants your heads so, advice, leave this island ! But, if you want to tempt the impossible, that is up to you. "
" You couldn't kill Usopp. " Suddenly noticed Raynare. " So stop trying to be tough ! Two weeks ago, you didn't even have the guts to kill Luffy, when you had just delivered him to Buggy ! And there you are going to tell me that you would kill someone you considered one of your comrades ? Don't make me laugh. "
" You are not my friends. " Nami retorted, pointing her stick at them. " If necessary, I would kill you all, like the others two. "
" Some junk. " Cried Zoro. " You will pay for it. "
" Stop. " Sanji ordered him, pretending to want to hit him. " Don't touch the lady. "
" Take care of your business, you ! If she is responsible of the deaths of two of us, it is normal to avenge them. "
" How dare you want to take on a weak woman ? I would never let you lay your hand on her. "
Sensing that a fight was about to break out, Yosaku retorted.
" This is not the time to hit you ! There are more important things to settle. "
" It is true. " Adds Nami, pretending to leave. " Go fight elsewhere ! Go to Grand Line and find another browser to find your famous One Piece ! I abandon this idea. "
Hearing it, Luffy suddenly ends up falling backwards before declaring.
" I don't go ! I'm tired, I'm going to sleep. "
" HUH ? " The others were surprised.
" Fool, I told you to leave. " Roared Nami.
" I refuse. I will stay on this island as long as I want. "
" Grrr ! Do as you wish. " Roared Nami, going away.
Seeing her do so, Raynare gave her a suspicious look. Then, seeing her disappear in the distance, she ends up flying away.
" Hey, where are you going ? " Gin asked her.
" Take a ride. "
Flying through the air, Raynare had no trouble locating Arlong Park. Landing on the roof of the fortress, she saw a multitude of fishmen, lower, busy trying to get the wounded into the building.
"Um ? Are they fishmen ? Apparently, Zoro has already wreaked havoc here. "
Looking for Lucy and Usopp, she didn't see a trace of them anywhere.
"Is it really true ? Did she really kill them ? For me, it's impossible. "
" Arlong-san ! " Suddenly shouted someone. " A Navy ship arrives here. "
" Hum ? Who is it ? "
" The 77th regiment. "
" I had never seen that one ! Okay, Chew, you're going to go see his captain and give him some money ! If he refuses, you kill them. "
" As you wish. " Assured his comrade, getting ready to dive into the water.
Nevertheless, a cannonball suddenly sounded. Looking up, Raynare caught sight of the Navy ship in the distance, firing towards Arlong Park.
" He attacks us. " Syra noted, looking up to the sky.
However, her astonishment quickly turned to worry, as she saw the ball rush straight at her.
" AHHHHH ! " She shouted, protecting her face with her arms.
Suddenly grabbing the ball with one hand, Arlong managed to stop it before it struck Syra. Then using his strength to pulverize the ball, he ordered.
" Go kill them. "
" But… But it is not a human ! It's just a monster. " Raynare frightened, having attended the scene. " He stopped this ball suddenly, thanks to his brute force. "
Rushing into the water, Hachi, Kuroobi and Chew dived and swam towards the boat. Then, in a few minutes, it ended up being destroyed and sank.
" Okay ! This time, we are lost if we fight these monsters. "
Flying away again, Raynare headed in the direction to which Nami had gone, hoping to find her.
"She has to tell me the truth ! She can't have killed our comrades. "
Then feeling an ounce of anger invade her, she said.
" If Lucy died by her fault, I would kill her with my own hands."
" Aniki, we have to go. " Johnny noticed.
" Yes, now that Arlong wants to kill us and that Nami has deserted the crew, we have nothing more to do here. " Yosaku adds. " So let's go. "
" This is useless. " Retorted Zoro. " As long as Luffy wants to stay here, I will stay too. "
" Knowing him, he will not want to leave here, without wanting to. " Sanji noticed, quietly smoking a cigarette.
Rubbing his arms, Gin asked.
" For your friend, Nami, sorry to ask you but are you planning to take it back or not? "
" Of course. " Cried Sanji.
" I don't care. " Said Zoro. " Anyway, it's Luffy who decides for that. "
" In this case, we leave. " Exclaimed Johnny.
" Yes ! Sorry to have to say it but there is no question that we become the Arlong's targets. " Yosaku said.
" And how are you going to leave ? " Asked Zoro. " Your boat is under the control of Arlong, that of the cook is in pieces and it is impossible to leave with the Vogue Merry."
Thinking about this, the two men said.
" Well, we'll steal a boat. "
" If you want my opinion, there is no other boat in the area. " Gin replied. " At least, not fast enough to allow you to flee, before a fishman takes you on target. "
Seeing his reflection in his tonfa, he said.
" If the inhabitants of this island have been forced to stay here for eight years, there is a good reason ! Clearly, try to leave and you will be massacred. "
Then swallowing, the two men sat down next to them, while affirming.
" Uh, in fact ... we may still be staying with you ... a little while. "
" Yes ! We are not going to leave so quickly when we have just found Aniki. "
A heavy silence fell then around the men, where only Luffy's snoring was heard. Finally, wanting to break the silence, Sanji asked.
" For you, did Nami-swan really betray you? "
" Of course. " Cried Johnny. " She killed Usopp. "
" However, I seemed to hear her cry, deep inside her! As if something is wrong. "
" The guilt of having killed Usopp and being responsible of the Lucy's death, no doubt. " Zoro suggested. " She had to make a choice between putting Luffy or Arlong on her back ! Unfortunately, it seems that our link is not strong enough for her to come from our side. "
" So, for all of you, she would have let them get killed without reacting ? "
" What more do you need ? " Johnny asked. " A dagger stuck in Usopp's abdomen and a puddle of blood ... that's enough to realize that she wanted to kill him. "
" Not to mention that she just admitted it herself. " Yosaku adds. " It may not have been her original plan, but she did. "
" For this reason, we will have to avenge Ussop and Lucy at the first opportunity. "Assured Zoro.
Hearing this, Sanji suddenly stood up while roaring.
" What did you say, motherfucker ? There is no question that I let you touch a hair of Nami-swan! "
" Hum ? It was this bitch who looked for it. "
" Draw again Nami of '' bitch " and I'll kick your jaw. " Cried Sanji, swinging his leg towards him.
" You look for me ? " Zoro asked him, doing the same with a scabbard.
Seeing them rushing towards each other, Gin finally saw two other figures running towards them, while the first made signs with his arms to attract their attention.
" But that … ? " The man wondered, recognizing it.
" Guys … " Rejoices Usopp.
Then being at the right time, at the wrong time, he found himself between Sanji and Zoro and had his head smashed.
" That … ? " The two men wondered.
" Usopp. " Lucy frightened, arriving just behind him.
" Ghosts. " Johnny and Yosaku horrified, falling back.
" Huh ? " Said Luffy, waking up then.
Immediately, his gaze fell on Lucy who was crouching next to Usopp who seemed to be wounded in the face.
" Lucy ! Usopp ! " He rejoices, jumping on them. " You are alive.
" Uh ... for Usopp, I'm not sure. " Zoro noticed.
Seeing his friend bleed on his face, Luffy began to shake him to wake him up.
" USOPP ! Is it Nami who put you in this state ? "
" No, it's him. " Sanji and Zoro said, pointing to each other.
" You, I'm going to kill you. " Usopp yelled, waking up then.
" It's… Is it really you? " Then stammered Johnny, looking at Usopp and Lucy. " But ... But you must be ... "
" Died ? " Asked Lucy, while holding a broken arm. "Yes, we should be. "
" What is this story ? " Gin asked them. " Nami tried to kill you, yes or no ? "
" It's the contrary. " Usopp suddenly replied. " It is Nami who saved our lives. "
" What ? "
"Mandarin trees. "
Flying in the sky, this was what Raynare could see, as she flew over a hectare of fruits. Remembering then that Nami had specified the fact of adoring these fruits, she ends up landing on the roof of the house which was right next to them, hoping to be able to find Nami there.
And as soon as she put her foot on the roof, she heard a window break, while a vase was expelled outside.
" Hum ? " The fallen angel wondered.
" Nami. " Suddenly sighed a voice in the house. " It is not by destroying the house that things will work out. "
" Give me peace, Nojiko. " Nami ordered her. " I'm just trying to rest. "
" In this case, I prefer that you go to rest elsewhere, before you ruin me completely ! Come on, tell me what's wrong. "
" It's nothing, just small worries. "
" It's about these pirates, huh ? "
" What ... Did you see them ? "
" Let's say that I met a guy with a long nose. " Nojiko told her. " Who are they for you? "
" Forget about it. "
" Nami, please be honest. "
Staying on the roof, Raynare was surprised to hear Nami confess.
" I try to forget them ... but I can't ! Usopp, Zoro, Raynare, Lucy, Luffy… ! I… I… I wish I could continue traveling with them, forever ! They are… my friends ! But now that I am unable to leave here, I would like to do my best so that he can escape from this island ! But even that, I can't ! I barely managed to protect Usopp and Lucy without really knowing how they are doing right now. "
Sitting cross-legged, Raynare began to feel a breeze sweep across her face as she looked down. Finally, hearing nothing more, she ends up mumbling.
" Nami ... you idiot. "
" Nami lied to allow you to run away ? " Yosaku wondered.
" But it's impossible. " Johnny retorted. " Where did all this blood come from, then ? "
" She stabbed her proper hand. " Usopp explained to him, while running his hand over his abdomen to prove that he had no injuries.
" Usopp simply acted out, then fell into the water. " Informed them Lucy. "And when I also got thrown into the pool, he was able to recover me before taking me out of Arlong Park ! A chance for me, since I had lost consciousness. "
Then exhaling a column of smoke, Sanji affirmed.
" I knew it ! Such a pretty girl that Nami could never have killed in cold blood. "
" But that doesn't solve the problem that she no longer wants to be part of the crew. " Gin noticed. " She may not be a criminal, she remains a pirate already part of a crew. "
Then turning to Luffy, he said.
" It is certainly not for me to say but if this girl has decided so, it is better to stick ! I doubt that our crew can truly be perfect if we take her by force with us ! If she is good with Arlong, it is better for us to avoid unnecessary death by fighting in front of him. "
" Minute. " Cried Lucy. "Me, I must collect my keys before anything else ! I would not leave this island without them. "
" And without Nami either. " Suddenly decided Luffy, turning towards Arlong Park. " I decided to make her our navigator. "
" Luffy ! " Sighed Usopp. " Gin is right ! We are not going to force her to put her life at stake on the Grand Line if she feels good here. "
" Nami doesn't feel well, precisely. " Retorted a voice behind him.
Turning around immediately, the pirates could see Nojiko walking in their direction.
" Hey, who are you ? " Johnny asked, immediately pulling out his sword.
" I bet you work for Arlong. " Yosaku said, imitating him.
" Idiots ! If that was the case, you really think that I would have come to rub myself all alone. "
" Nojiko ? " Usopp wondered, recognizing the young woman.
" Hum ? You know her ? " Lucy wondered.
" Yes ! She came to my aid when we separated. And she is also Nami's sister. "
" Not surprising. " Sanji said, starting to do his love dance. " Both are so beautiful. "
" In that case, what do you want from us ? " Gin asked her.
" If you want to persuade us to leave, it will be useless. " Affirmed Zoro. " As long as Luffy wants to stay here, we will do the same. "
" However, please don't interfere in the affairs of this village. " Asked Nojiko. " If you leave Nami alone, I'll tell you what you want to know. "
" Know what ? " Asked Lucy. " You want to tell us about her past and the fact that she is part of the Arlong gang ? We already know all that. "
" And to tell the truth, she fooled us well. " Zoro said , sitting on the foot of a tree. " Who would have thought that this girl, who supposedly hates pirates, right ? "
" Nami hates pirates." Nojiko replied. " She hates them with all her heart. "
" Well, it's not really the impression her gave us. " Johnny retorted. " If this is really the case, why the hell is she staying on this island ? "
" And then, there is this question concerning the money her raises. "Usopp noticed. " She takes risk and peril to grab any gold coin ! However, I guess her treasure is for Arlong, right ? "
" I will answer each of your questions, if you then promise to leave. "
" To leave or ? " Asked Gin. " Of the three boats that took us here, Arlong managed to capture two and the third is in pieces ! Anyway, even with the fastest boat possible, it would be impossible for us to leave here without being caught by these damn fishmen. "
For his part, Luffy ends up leaving.
" Hey, where are you going? " Lucy asked him.
" If listening to Nami's past has to force me to leave here, then I prefer not to hear anything ! I'm going for a walk. "
" Hell, what a stubborn. " Sighed Zoro. " But, it was to be expected ! Go ahead, tell us your story, but I frankly doubt that it will make us leave then. "
" Me too, I want to know the story of Nami. " Usopp said.
" But… we don't have time for that. " Wanted to assure Johnny.
However, eventually sitting down, Yosaku noticed.
" It's useless ! You have to get used to the idea that leaving here is, for the moment, impossible ! So let's try to pass the time. "
" Me, I want to know the smallest detail of Nami's past. " Assured Sanji.
" The same. " Adds Lucy.
" I don't really care. " Finished Gin." But I would try to listen to you if it's really worth it. "
Yawning for his part, Zoro ends up falling asleep before Nojiko can even say a word.
" Idiot. " Cried Usopp, throwing a stone at her head.
"With them, it doesn't have to be easy every day for Nami." Nojiko noticed.
Beginning her story nonetheless, she took a good ten minutes to sum it all up. And it was thus that each of the pirates could learn of the existence of Bellmer, her meeting with Nami and Nojiko, the arrival of Arlong on this island and the death of the mother of the two girls.
When it was over, Lucy couldn't help stuck her nails in the ground, muttering.
" What rot. "
" Now I understand everything. " Cried Yosaku. " Sister-Nami did all that to save her precious village. "
" Sister-Nami, forgive me for doubting you. " Johnny apologized, crying.
" She stole 100 million berrys from pirates ? " Gin repeated. " Wow, this little girl has guts. "
" And has it been like this since she had ten years ago ? " Usopp wondered.
" Indeed. " Approved Nojiko. " Not only did she have to see Bellmer die before her eyes but, in addition, she had to start putting her life on the line, every day, in order to raise enough money to redeem the village. "
" What bands of bastards. " Growled Sanji, trying to light a cigarette without breaking his lighter. " I don't know what is holding me back from flanking my foot in their faces! If it really happened, it is obvious that we have to save Nami-swan. "
" Out of the question. Nojiko yelled suddenly, to everyone's surprise.
" That … ? "
" It's not up to you to get involved ! Think a little ! It's been eight years that Nami has been bleeding through all four veins to raise her money! She almost achieved her goal ! What do you think would happen if you intervene now and put her plan into the water ? Everything she has done so far has been for nothing. "
Looking at the group in front of her, she ordered.
" Don't cause her more problems. "
Then she ends up leaving, leaving the pirates to look at each other, without really knowing what to do now.
Thinking, too, Raynare had stayed on the roof of Nami's house, while trying to put her ideas in order. Finally, having finally opened an eye, she saw Nami leaving the house while affirming.
" Go, I'm almost there ! I only have one trip left and I would have raised all the money I needed ! Cocoyashi will finally be free. "
Hearing her, Raynare was about to get her attention when a group of people arrived at Nami. At the head, the two girls could see Genzo and Colonel Nezumi, as well as a whole group of soldiers.
" That … ? " Nami wondered. " Navy ? "
" Are you Nami ? "Asked Nezumi. "The famous pirate thief ? According to our informations, you are hiding stolen treasures here ! On behalf of the government, we will confiscate them all on the spot. "
" Sorry ? " Nami wondered.
" Hey, it was not planned. " Exclaimed Genzo. " What are you going to do with the Arlong gang ? He is waiting to be handcuffed by you. "
" Arlong ? " Nezumi repeated, pretending don't find out who he was. " Hmmm… that's not my problem! I didn't come to capture him. "
" What ? "
"Wow. "Raynare thought, while remaining hidden behind the roof chimney. " I don't know why, but I don't think this man is really straight. "
" Is that coming ? " Insisted Nezumi. " All treasures stolen from pirates must be handed over to the authorities! It's the law ! "
At first horrified, Nami ends up taking a deep breath, before showing a smile on her face.
" You will tell me so much ! Are you telling me you're not going to do anything in Arlong ? Does it scare you that much ? Again, I can understand! Who would be stupid enough to challenge him ? However … ? "
Putting her hand on her chest, she said.
" I am part of the Arlong gang ! To bother me is to harm Arlong himself ! So, I advise you to think twice before wanting to continue your "search". "
Then chuckling, showing that her words had no effect, Nezumi wanted to know.
" Is this really all you found, my dear ? Do you really take me for a little player ? Search the premises, it's an order. "
And before Nami or Genzo could intervene, the soldiers separated into small groups and began to inspect the grounds as well as the house.
" Stop, right away. " Nami ordered them.
But seeing the soldiers ignore her words, she hastened to form her fighting stick before simply hitting them. Seeing her put two of her men to the ground, Nezumi pretended to be outraged.
" HeY ! Are you standing up to the Navy ? "
" How dare you ? " Roar Nami. " Arlong is killing hundreds of people and you're not going to do anything against him ? And instead, you come here to steal my property without knowing all the lives they could save ? "
" And she dares to lecture me, on top of the market ? Anyway, continue the inspection, you guys. "
" How can you ignore the ordeal of the people of this island ? " Insisted Nami. " They have been waiting for the Navy to help them for years. "
" I already told you, I don't care. "
" Colonel, this mandarin orchard seems suspicious to me. " A man taught him. " The land seems to have been freshly returned. "
" Perfect ! The treasure must be there. "
" No ! Don't touch the Bellmer's mandarin trees. " Nami ordered, getting ready to hit them.
" Nami's money is intended to save the village of Cocoyashi. "Suddenly confessed to Genzo. " What right do you dare to take it ? "
Surprised, Nami turned to him, while stuttering.
" Genzo…? But how … ? "
" We have always known, Nami ! Not one of us has ever doubted you! And even if she wanted to keep it secret, it didn't take long for Nojiko to reveal your plan to us. "
" Oh ? " Giggles Nezumi. " Am I to understand that all the villagers of this island are thieves ? "
" No, we are just warriors. "Nojiko's voice retorted, running towards them. " We, the villagers, fight day by day and we survive as best we can ! And even if we have to bite the bullet constantly, none of us dare to complain and everyone is just waiting for the day of release! And from what I see, we can't even count on the Navy to help us. "
" Tsss. " Simply said Nezumi. " It's my vein! Here is another lesson giver ! Anyway! "
Turning to his men, he cried out.
" Go, hurry up a bit ! 100 million berrys, it's not difficult to find, damn it. "
At that moment, Nami, Genzo and Nojiko found themselves frozen. Even Raynare looked surprised, as she remembered that this was exactly the amount Nami was so anxious to raise.
" How ? " Roared Genzo. "How do you know the exact amount ? "
" Hum ? Oh, let's say my little finger told me, is that all ? "
For her part, Nami ends up taking a step back, before finally falling on her knees.
" Ar… Arlong. " She murmured. " Did he send you ? "
" Oh, would you be insulting proud representatives of the Navy, kid ? " Nezumi asked her, with a sinister smile. "Do you have any evidence ? "
" Corrupt rat. " Roared Genzo. "And you say you are part of the Navy ? I am ashamed for you, miserable. "
" How can you work for Arlong ? " Wanted to know Nojiko. " You do this for the money ! Confess ! "
" I found it . " A soldier suddenly exclaimed, after digging in the orchard. "There is a box buried here. "
So digging it up, he ends up opening it, to see a real fortune stored inside.
" Yes, the money is there. "
" Perfect. " Glad Nezumi. " So, a third of it all belongs to me, now. "
" Junk ! " Roared Nami, running towards him. " You have no right, it's my treasure. "
" Oh ? " Simply said Nezumi, then take out a revolver. " No, now ... it's my treasure. "
" Nami. " Wanted to arrest Nojiko and Genzo, standing in front of her.
" You all die. " Then chuckled Nezumi.
Pulling without the slightest hesitation, he then had no trouble touching Nojiko. Feeling the ball touch her from behind, the poor girl collapsed to the ground, under the horrified gaze of Genzo and her sister.
" NOJIKO ! "
" See what happens when you put the Navy back. " Giggles Nezumi, putting away his gun. " Guys, kill me the others two ! They pissed me off enough! "
Immediately, a dozen people doubled their commander and started to run in the direction of Nami and Genzo. Seeing them act, Nezumi turned in the direction of Nami's treasure, determined to take his share.
However, hardly had he had time to stoop to grab a gold coin when he heard numerous explosions behind his back.
" That … ? "
Screaming in pain and thrown back, all of his men were thrown at him while numerous explosions were the cause of this. Worst of all was the fact that the serial attacks raised a lot of dust, preventing Nezumi from really seeing what was going on
" What… what's going on ? Who dares to attack us ? "
In response, a silhouette eventually came out of the dust cloud and a heel found itself in front of Nezumi's face. Unable to dodge it in time, he has been kick at the head, causing him to crash into a mandarin tree. Falling backwards, he rolled on the floor, while blood came out of his nose.
" Ah, my nose! My nose is broken! "
" You're just a cockroach. "
Stopping whining, the colonel then saw Raynare land right in front of him, with a look showing no emotion. However, it is enough for Nezumi to see her black wings and her spears in his hands to start to back off in fear.
" Who ... Who are you ? "
" Me ? " Raynare said, taking a step towards him. " I am your worst nightmare. "
" Didn't… come near ! Do you have any idea who I am ! I'm Colonel Nezumi, an important member of the Navy ! Raise your hand on me again and you will regret it bitterly. "
" No matter who you are. " Retorted Raynare. " A pathetic human like you can never scare me. "
And to prove it, she threw her spears towards the man. Seeing the projectiles sink on him, Nezumi had the reflex to stoop in time, before scurrying like a rabbit.
" Retirement ! Retirement ! "
But while his wounded and battered men began to follow him as best they could, the colonel had a minimum of courage to turn to Raynare to affirm.
" I don't know who you are, but be sure of a thing : you will regret your gesture, you can believe me. "
Then seeing him run away, Raynare didn't think it was necessary to waste her energy chasing after him. Instead, she turned to see Genzo, stunned by what he had just seen, and Nami crouched beside Nojiko. The woman, grimacing in pain, had a bloody shoulder, showing that the bullet had indeed touched her.
" Nojiko, are you okay ? "
Seeing her, Raynare began to sigh before moving towards Nami. Then crouching down, she pretended to take Nojiko in her arms while declaring.
" Tell me where is the doctor on this island, I'm going to take her… "
She didn't even have time to finish her sentence when she felt Nami push her away.
" GET OFF ! Go away ! "
" What … ? " Wondered the fallen angel.
Glaring at her, Nami pointed the end of her fighting stick towards her, while roaring.
" I already told the others to leave this island, so what are you still doing here, stupid crow ! Hurry up and get out of my sight ! "
Unable to hide a certain form of surprise in her eyes at first, Raynare in turn ends up showing a certain form of anger on her face. However, she ends up turning around while asserting.
" Very well ! If this is your way of thanking me. "
Noticing, in the tone of her voice, that she had indeed hurt her, Nami began to mumble.
" I ... I just want ... I don't want to see you die because of me. "
Managing to hear her, Raynare stopped for a few moments, the time that Genzo could feel from his trance and ask her.
" Hey, who are you ? A pirate ? A soldier ? What are you doing here ? "
Ignoring his questions, Raynare glanced at Nami before finally flapping her wings and flew away.
Going this way, Raynare flew in the sky while moving towards the place where she had left the others. For her, it was now impossible for Nami to decide to leave with them.
" Luffy will have to make up his mind ! Her village is more important than the rest. "
Flying over a beach, her gaze ends up being attracted by a silhouette lying on the sand. A silhouette resembling that of a man.
" Hum? " Raynare wondered.
Curious, she dropped in the direction of the silhouette and found that it was the body of a man. Medium in size, he had purple hair gathered in numerous ponytails as well as an elegant navy uniform.
" A dead body ? "
Suddenly spitting seawater, the man showed her that he was still alive. Hearing the sounds of the fallen angel's wings, made him look up at her. Not seeing well, he thought he saw a real angel right in front of him.
" He ... Help me ... please ! To… drink. "
" Uh ? " Said Raynare. " Who are you ? A navy guy ? "
" Pity ! To drink ! " The man begged.
Seeing him almost trying to kneel before her made Raynare smile a little. Then, with a burst of great generosity, she finally snaps her fingers, revealing a small magic seal on the sand. Then leaving, a large glass of water appeared just in front of the man.
Thirsty, the soldier didn't ask the slightest question and grabbed it before drinking it in large sips. And, in a few seconds, he had finished drinking and expired a great blow.
" Damn it ! I thought I was going to spend there. "
Breathing so many times, he ends up turning his face to Raynare.
" Thank you so much ! I would reward you for that, miss the angel. "
" Hey, I'm a fallen angel, idiot. " Raynare replied. " And to tell you the truth, I'm not used to being so generous with pathetic humans. "
Nevertheless, wanting answers, she wanted to know.
" Who are you ? Do you work for nezumi ? "
" Nezumi ? Colonel Nezumi ? Uh no ! I'm Commodore Pudding Pudding ! Commander of the 77th Marine Division ! Finally, former commander ! My boat and my men have just sunk and been decimated by these damned fishmen. "
" Oh ? So, this is your boat that I saw sinking earlier ! You are really lucky to have survived. "
" Tsss ! I underestimated the strength of these pirates. " Confessed the man. " Nevertheless, I must avenge the death of my men at all costs. "
Bowing then to Raynare, he begged her.
" Pity, there is an island not far from here where I could contact the nearest naval base ! Help me get there. "
" Help you ? " Raynare asked him, annoyed. " And why do I ...? "
She was suddenly silent, while thinking of something. Thinking for several seconds, she ends up showing a smile, showing that she had just had a good idea.
" Hmmm, let's say we could come to an arrangement. "
" An arrangement ? "
" Yes ! In fact, let me tell you what's really going on on this island. "