Free Web NovelChapter 174: Chapter 174
Chapter 174
"Eh? Is Lord Rorschach a very famous big shot?! King Neptune is actually inviting him to a banquet!"
The mermaid ladies all exclaimed in shock, with looks of disbelief.
Having lived on Fish-Man Island for years, they had been isolated from the outside world for too long. Information flow was also limited. They only learned some things when humans came to Fish-Man Island from their mouths or through newspapers.
But they didn’t pay much attention to most information, only knowing about big news.
Even the major events Rorschach had done were only vaguely heard about, and they didn’t even know clearly who did them.
But this also had a benefit.
Because of the isolation from the outside world, they remained pure and innocent, with very gentle and understanding personalities.
In simple terms, they were very easy to deceive. Like Rorschach’s previous actions had already captured the heart of one mermaid lady.
"Well, it’s nothing big. I’m just a somewhat famous pirate, not worth mentioning."
Rorschach said very casually.
"Hemmm~~ Is Lord Rorschach a very famous pirate? So wild, I really like pirates~"
The mermaid named Sayla, wearing conch-shaped headphones and with coffee-colored twin tails, said with a seductive expression.
"No, Lord Rorschach is being modest. You are not just a somewhat famous pirate. The entire sea is comparing you to the ’Four Emperors’, and you also possess strength that can reach that level of the ’Four Emperors’."
Jinbe shook his head and denied it with a serious expression.
"Eh?! Is Lord Rorschach a pirate on the same level as the Four Emperors?!"
The mermaid ladies exclaimed in shock.
"So amazing, I like him even more."
Sayla had a lovestruck look, her eyes almost watery, staring fixedly at Rorschach.
Handsome face, powerful strength — he was simply the prince charming of countless girls.
"It’s just rumors on the sea. I have great ’respect’ for the ’seniors’. That’s why I specifically plan to challenge myself."
Being looked at with such admiring eyes by Sayla, Rorschach felt a bit light-headed.
It wasn’t that his resistance had lowered, but it was the first time he enjoyed the admiring gazes of so many girls.
Normally, only Kaya, Vivi, and Mikita looked at him like this. Someone like Nami had long lost her ’awe’, and would only pinch his cheeks with a teasing look.
So being praised by so many beautiful mermaid ladies, Rorschach felt pretty good. It would be nice if it happened a few more times.
"I’ve heard about this rumor too. It’s really stirring things up, Lord Rorschach."
"Causing big news one after another. Now the entire sea is full of discussions about you. The Sabaody Archipelago incident and the Cake Island incident — none of them are things ordinary people could do."
Jinbe said with a sigh.
"He’s showing off again. Look at that smug look on his face."
Karina nudged Reiju with her elbow and said with a look of disdain.
"Hehe, it’s rare for Captain Rorschach to show this side. Don’t you think it’s cute?"
Reiju covered her mouth and chuckled lightly, speaking playfully.
"Cute?"
Karina looked at him suspiciously. Rorschach, who was surrounded by mermaid girls, really didn’t look cute at all.
Perhaps only mature big-sister types like Reiju and Big Sister Robin could get his cute points.
Thinking of this, she shook her head and pushed the thoughts out of her mind.
"You must be Miss Nami! And this is Miss Nojiko, right?"
While Rorschach was talking with the mermaid girls, Jinbe walked up to Nami and asked with a serious expression.
"Mmm! Is there something? Mr. Jinbe."
Nami was stunned for a moment, then nodded politely in response.
Nojiko also came to Nami’s side, wanting to hear what he had to say.
"I came for the matter concerning Arlong." Jinbe didn’t beat around the bush and directly stated his purpose.
"Arlong..."
Nami murmured, her right hand silently holding the arm where Arlong’s crew tattoo used to be.
Nojiko gently put an arm around her shoulder and comforted her with encouraging eyes.
This was Nami’s nightmare from childhood. Even after killing Arlong and becoming extremely strong, she still couldn’t truly let it go.
"To the people who stopped Arlong’s brutal actions in the East Blue, I express my heartfelt gratitude! That was done by your Rorschach crew, right? Thank you so much! Let me thank you again." freēwebnovel.com
Jinbe spoke calmly, then closed his eyes and bowed his head to Nami and Nojiko, before continuing: "At the same time, I ask you to accept my apology."
The other girls nearby also felt curious and came over one after another.
They didn’t know what relationship Jinbe had with Nami. Only the ones who had been following the longest, Karina and Kaya, roughly understood what it was about.
Nami and Nojiko remained silent upon hearing Jinbe’s words.
Seeing this, Jinbe spoke again: "Nine years ago, the main culprit who exiled Arlong to the East Blue was me."
Upon these words, Nami broke out in cold sweat. The hand holding her arm unconsciously gripped tighter, and her thoughts instantly returned to the various events from nine years ago.
Arlong came to Cocoyasi Village, forcibly occupied the island, and ordered a head tax on everyone.
Nami’s adoptive mother, Bellemere, at that time didn’t have enough money and only paid for Nami and Nojiko. She was then shot and killed by Arlong.
She herself was noticed by Arlong for her map-drawing skills, then betrayed and joined Arlong’s crew, beginning seven years of thieving life.
Until... she met Rorschach in the Goa Kingdom!
"What exactly is going on? You said you exiled Arlong to the East Blue." fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm
Nami’s face was expressionless, her usually bright eyes losing their light.
"I’ve heard about it too. Exiling Arlong to the East Blue was the condition for you to become a Warlord. I always thought you were the mastermind behind Arlong’s crew. Yet now you come here asking for forgiveness. What is this about?"
Karina asked with a very serious expression, speaking slowly.
"Arlong’s crew?"
Except for Kaya, the other girls felt something was off. The atmosphere was becoming more and more serious.
They had heard a little about Nami’s past, but didn’t know much. Nami and Nojiko didn’t like to mention it, and the matter was already in the past.
Now hearing Karina’s words, the girls all looked at Jinbe with a trace of hostility.
Only Robin and Reiju had thoughtful expressions.
"Jinbe, if you have something to say, then say it. But please watch your words, because the island where Nami lived was ruled by Arlong, and she herself was the one who suffered the most torment.
Nami and Nojiko’s adoptive mother was killed by Arlong! If you are only submitting because of Rorschach’s powerful strength and giving a perfunctory apology, I will absolutely not forgive you!"
Karina’s eyes revealed a trace of coldness. She spoke calmly and slowly.
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