Chapter Seventy-Three: Nami Is So Adorable!

Time flew by swiftly, and two years had already passed.

Today was the day the Straw Hat Pirates would once again embark on their journey toward their dreams.

The sun hung high in the sky, its scorching rays making the air feel oppressively hot.

“Uncle Kamiel, we're leaving now. Aren’t you coming to the New World?” Luffy leaned over the rail of the Thousand Sunny, calling out to Kamiel, who stood on the shore to see them off.

After two years of grueling training, the crew had shed their youthful innocence. The Straw Hat Pirates were now a hundred times stronger than they had been two years ago—a transformation as dramatic as night and day. Yet Luffy’s cheerful personality remained unchanged, showing no sign of alteration.

Kamiel gazed at the Straw Hat crew aboard the ship, a look of satisfaction on his face. The crew's strength was now unfathomable, especially with Olivia’s already formidable power and Nami’s newly acquired abilities from the Glint-Glint Fruit. The Straw Hats had reached the level of the emperors. After Rayleigh departed, Kamiel spent another half year rigorously training Luffy. Now, Kamiel found it hard to judge Luffy’s true strength, but guessed that if Luffy went all out, he could match the current Fleet Admiral, Aokiji. The other two powerhouses were not lacking either. Three months ago, Zoro battled Mihawk to a draw; after that, Mihawk left, and Zoro spent three months alone on the Calm Belt, sailing a tiny wooden boat, slaying countless giant sea kings. If Luffy and the others hadn’t been preparing to depart, Zoro might still be out there. Amusingly, Zoro remained hopelessly lost at sea, and Kamiel eventually had to find him, destroying his little boat and making him walk on water while Kamiel flew overhead. Zoro slew many sea kings along the way.

Sanji enjoyed himself immensely these past two years. Hancock took on the task of training him, and Sanji spent his days in a mix of agony and bliss. If asked which was more profound, Sanji would tremblingly declare that agony far surpassed bliss—thanks to Kamiel’s frequent 'lessons,' his handsome face was rarely left unscathed.

Nami, meanwhile, spent almost two years alone with Kamiel. For a year and a half, Kamiel took her wandering through the New World, enjoying her company to the fullest. Their relationship became official during their journey. Though Kamiel had once intended to win her heart only after Luffy became Pirate King, one night in a tavern atop Redhead Island in the New World, Kamiel got Nami drunk. When Nami brought Kamiel back to their room and tossed him onto the bed, he—still woozy—pulled her into his arms. If Nami had resisted, she could have escaped, but she seemed to surrender, not resisting at all. After spending a year alone together, feelings inevitably blossomed. Thus, Nami lost her innocence to Kamiel during his drunken stupor.

Kamiel sighed softly as he gazed at the girl with chrysanthemum-colored hair in his arms. Last night, he was indeed drunk and dizzy; he didn’t even realize when Nami threw him onto the bed. It was instinct—he pulled the departing Nami into his embrace. When Kamiel kissed her rosy lips, he fully sobered.

Kamiel was well acquainted with the sensual lips of Robin and the other three women, but when he kissed Nami, something felt off. Half his drunkenness vanished. Seeing it was Nami, she stared at him wide-eyed. Their lips locked, time seemed to stand still. Nami, seeing Kamiel’s baffled expression, felt a pang of sadness—did she really mean nothing to him?

Since ancient times, beauties have loved heroes; this was almost an iron rule, and Nami was no exception. Seeing her pitiful, melancholy gaze, Kamiel changed his mind about postponing his pursuit.

“Will you regret following me?” Kamiel suddenly asked, cupping Nami’s face in his hands.

Nami’s dimmed eyes seemed to find light, slowly brightening.

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“I don't regret it, uh...”

As she uttered those words, Kamiel pulled Nami into his embrace, and everything else followed naturally.

The soft body in his arms stirred slightly, her lovely face and beautiful eyes slowly opening.

With a soft moan, Nami’s brows furrowed tightly. She could only blame Kamiel, the rascal; he was hardly home for months at a time, and whenever he returned, he lingered with Robin and the other women for half a day.

This time, away from home, Nami was suddenly thrown into the wolf’s jaws—how could the big bad wolf not be excited? The result: last night’s passion was fierce, and Kamiel only stopped when Nami begged for mercy. Nami promptly fainted from exhaustion; she was simply too tired. Her first time was thus given to Kamiel, who cherished her, holding her gently and speaking softly.

“Does it still hurt?”

Nami stared blankly at Kamiel with her sparkling eyes. When he spoke, she finally seemed to realize what had happened, feeling his tight embrace around her smooth body. Her face flushed red, as vivid as a ripe apple.

With a soft cry, Nami buried her head in Kamiel’s broad chest, unable to answer his question. Though she acted as the big sister aboard the Straw Hat ship, she was still a girl who had just lost her innocence—how could she not be deeply embarrassed?

Kamiel smiled at her bashfulness—now she truly looked like a girl!

Nami glanced at Kamiel’s smug expression, his sly smile, and in a fit of anger, bit him hard on the chest. Kamiel winced in pain, and seeing his pained face, Nami’s heart skipped a beat; she quickly released her grip.

“Kamiel, are you alright?” Nami asked anxiously, her eyes misting over.

Kamiel smiled gently at her concern, pulling Nami into his embrace.

“From now on, you’re my woman, Nami. Your dream has come true, but I know what’s in your heart. I won’t stand in your way as you help Luffy reach the throne of the Pirate King,” Kamiel said softly, his voice full of love.

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Nami looked at Kamiel, smiling tenderly. She was no longer as lively as before, having become Kamiel’s little wife. “Thank you.”

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“Go now. I’ll come see you. Work hard,” Kamiel said, his strong hand gently caressing Nami’s silky hair.

“Mm, thank you, Kamiel.” Nami replied, then rose on tiptoe and kissed him lightly on the lips before running toward the Thousand Sunny.

Watching the Straw Hat Pirates depart into the distance, Kamiel turned and walked back into the island.

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Ah, today I went on a blind date. The woman looked pretty good. Alas, I don’t know if I’ll really be able to bring her home—I’ll have to work hard for my own happiness!

For the sake of my future happiness, let’s bring Kamiel and Nami together this time! May it be a good omen!

Heh heh! I’m grinning wickedly.

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