266Chapter 2adly Tenderness! The Jealous Navigator
Chapter 267 A Deadly Tenderness! The Jealous Navigator
This sudden turn of events terrified Chopper, causing him to burst into tears.
This fluffy little reindeer, carrying a heavy medical kit, ran wildly across the beach on its short legs, screaming in terror:
"Oh no! Sanji is bleeding to death! Quick, give him a blood transfusion!"
Meanwhile, Zoro sat with his arms crossed on a protruding rock.
He stared speechlessly at his companion lying in a pool of blood in the distance, and retorted without any mercy:
"What a hopeless, idiotic, perverted cook. He's almost dead because of such a ridiculous reason just after arriving in the New World."
The entire beautiful and tranquil bay was instantly thrown into chaos by this comical and disorderly scene.
Compared to the chef who was on the verge of death, Luffy, as the captain, completely ignored the chaos and turmoil on the other side.
His eyes lit up as he looked at the strange and beautiful deep-sea environment around him.
Wow! What a great place!
Luffy's eyes lit up, and he leaped into the crystal-clear seawater with a "plop".
He even enthusiastically played a breath-holding game with several slow-swimming giant sea turtles.
It may seem like Luffy is holding his breath underwater, but as a Devil Fruit user, all of Luffy's strength is instantly drained the moment he touches the seawater.
He was blowing bubbles, his eyes were rolling back, and he was on the verge of drowning.
Standing on the shore, Victor watched this group of clowns, and the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily.
Helpless, he stepped forward, grabbed Luffy by the back of his collar, and pulled the exhausted captain out of the sea and onto the beach like pulling up a radish.
"Luffy, are you an idiot?" Victor retorted irritably.
As soon as he was out of the seawater, Luffy immediately vomited out the water in his stomach and was fully recovered.
He leaped to his feet, dusted himself off, and laughed heartily:
"Ah! I'm alive! Thank you, Viktor!"
After that, Victor simply put the troublesome captain out of his mind.
He turned around, his deep gaze beginning to silently admire the beautiful mermaids swimming around him.
Well, this is just pure curiosity from a normal adult male about the legendary beautiful mermaid species...
There was absolutely no other meaning behind it.
However, Viktor's tall and imposing figure, his cool and handsome face, and his unique mysterious aura...
He instantly caused a sensation among the mermaids, attracting the attention of a large group of mermaids around him.
With blushing cheeks, they swayed their beautiful fishtails and surrounded Victor, asking him curiously about the origins of this handsome human.
Watching Victor surrounded by a group of beautiful mermaids.
Nami, who had been admiring the stunning scenery of the deep sea from a short distance away, suddenly turned as black as the bottom of a pot.
A large vein bulged uncontrollably on her smooth forehead, and her hands clenched into tight fists.
Robin, standing to the side, maintained her dignified demeanor, a seemingly gentle smile playing on her lips.
But a chilling, low-pressure black aura began to emanate uncontrollably from her surroundings.
"That womanizing bastard..."
Nami gritted her teeth and strode over, forcefully pushing through the crowd.
She grabbed Victor's black tie and, like a fiercely protective kitten, shouted at the surrounding mermaids as if asserting her dominance:
"Get out of my way!"
"He is already a married man, and he has five children!"
"You are forbidden from randomly striking up conversations!"
After making this outrageous announcement, Nami didn't give Viktor a chance to explain.
Amidst the astonished gazes of a group of mermaids, she forcefully dragged him out of the crowd of women by his tie.
Just as everyone was laughing and joking around.
A mermaid with short, refreshing light green hair and a starfish wearing star-shaped sunglasses noticed the commotion and curiously swam quickly along the current.
The visitors were none other than Camie, who had formed a deep friendship with the Straw Hat crew two years ago in the Sabaody Archipelago, and her mentor and pet, Papagu.
When Kemi could see the figures on the beach, especially the tall, familiar black figure in the crowd, she realized...
Her eyes reddened, and tears welled up instantly.
"Lord Victor!"
Kemi shouted excitedly and pounced on Viktor, embracing him tightly without warning.
She wept uncontrollably, sincerely and passionately thanking Viktor for saving her life from the Celestial Dragons two years ago at a human auction.
Viktor was taken aback for a moment by the sudden hug.
His gaze then softened, and he gentlemanly reached out and gently patted Kemi's trembling back to comfort her.
However, this scene, as seen by the navigator standing nearby, was like adding fuel to the fire.
Nami looked at the two people who were hugging each other tightly and silently bit her rosy lips.
After staring for two seconds with those beautiful big eyes, the jealousy in her heart could no longer be suppressed.
She squeezed between the two of them and forcibly pulled Cammy away from Victor's arms.
Nami wore a forced, dry smile and said stiffly:
"Haha, that's enough, that's enough. As long as the sentiment is conveyed, there's no need to hug so tightly."
Under Nami's menacing gaze, this awkward reunion finally came to an end.
Afterwards, the group found a spacious rock to sit on and began exchanging information and reminiscing.
Kemi's expression turned somewhat serious.
She lowered her voice and told everyone that Hody Jones, the leader of the new Fishman Pirates whose dogma is hatred of humans, is currently plotting a terrible conspiracy in the Fishman Town.
The entire Fishman Island appears calm on the surface, but undercurrents are surging beneath.
Worse still, influenced by these extremists, the fish-men's malice towards humans has been greatly amplified.
However, the reminiscing hadn't even ended yet.
Suddenly, a series of synchronized splashes echoed across the water outside the bay.
The Sea King's army from Dragon Palace, riding seahorses and fully armed, quickly arrived and blocked the entire bay's exit.
The Neptune officer leading the group, spear in hand, announced in a booming voice to all the merfolk:
Several dangerous human pirates have illegally entered the island. For the safety of Fishman Island, an immediate search of every corner of the entire bay is required.
Upon hearing this, the kind and simple-minded mermaids immediately sprang into action.
They quickly hid Luffy, Usopp, Chopper, and the others behind a huge reef.
Or simply use its large fish tail and body to block them.
Sanji, who was just unconscious, was approached by two incredibly voluptuous mermaid ladies out of kindness.
They pressed them directly to the left and right sides of her voluptuous chest, hiding her completely.
Just as the Sea King's soldiers were questioning the mermaids one by one about whether they had seen any suspicious humans.
Sanji, who was buried deep in a bed of pleasure and almost suffocated to death, miraculously woke up.
When he groggily opened his eyes, his brain started working again.
And then he clearly realized what incredible thing was pressing tightly against his cheek.
In less than half a second, the expression on his face instantly transformed into an ultimate happiness that transcended the mundane world.
"Bang!!!"
With a deafening explosion, a horrifying jet of blood, even more intense than before, erupted from the nose like an underwater volcano.
Poor Sanji is like a human fountain.
The terrifying impact sent the two voluptuous mermaids who had kindly hidden him flying with screams.
The enormous, earth-shattering commotion, like an explosion, instantly drew the attention of everyone present.
The cover formation was completely disrupted, and the faces of the Straw Hat crew, clearly marked with their bounty posters, were exposed to the Poseidon Army's view without reservation.
"Human pirates have been detected illegally intruding! All forces on high alert!"
The officer in charge immediately shouted, and all the Neptune soldiers raised their tridents, which gleamed with a cold light.
They surrounded them as if facing a formidable enemy, preparing to arrest these dangerous individuals on the spot.
Facing the menacing Poseidon army, Luffy adjusted his straw hat, and Zoro's hand was already on the hilt of his sword. The two were about to break through the encirclement.
Suddenly, an unbelievable scene unfolded.
All the Neptune soldiers who were preparing to charge suddenly froze in place at the same moment.
The next second, as if all the strength had been instantly drained from their bodies, they all rolled their eyes back.
They couldn't even hold onto their weapons, and the clanging sounds were continuous.
Immediately afterwards, these elite soldiers collapsed one after another onto the sandy shallows, their chests rising and falling steadily, emitting even, long snores.
With a soft "whoosh".
Viktor awkwardly broke free from the overly enthusiastic and broad embrace of a beautiful mermaid lady.
He lowered his head slightly, and the captivating light of the crimson Mangekyou Sharingan in his left eye socket was slowly fading.
Looking at the tense mermaids around him, and his bewildered companions.
Viktor coughed lightly, trying to ease the awkward atmosphere:
"Cough cough..."
"Don't worry about their safety, I'm just letting them get some sleep."
Seeing the King's army lying unconscious on the ground, Kemi and Papagu, who had finally snapped out of their shock, broke out in a cold sweat.
Papagu, wearing those star-patterned sunglasses, screamed in terror:
"This is a huge disaster!"
"Attacking the Sea King's army on Fishman Island is a serious crime!"
"Everyone, stop standing there! Come with me, let's go find a safe place to hide!"
With things having come to this point, the Straw Hat crew had no other choice.
Zoro and Franky quickly carried Sanji, who was still bleeding from his nose.
The group followed the anxious Kemi and Papagu, wading through the shallow waters, and fled into the intricate depths of Mermaid Bay.#267Chapter 2bling Prophecy! The Mermaid Cafe and the Shattered Crystal Ball
Chapter 268 A Trembling Prophecy! The Mermaid Cafe and the Shattered Crystal Ball
Under the guidance of Kemi and Papagu.
The Straw Hat crew carried Sanji, who was still gushing blood from his nose like a human fountain, as they navigated the maze-like, intricate coral reef paths.
Thanks to the mermaids' natural familiarity with the terrain, the group managed to shake off the large number of Sea King's troops that were following them without any real danger.
The group ran all the way and finally arrived at Kemi's usual workplace.
The "Mermaid Cafe" is located in the most bustling area of Fishman Island.
Pushing open the door decorated with seashells, everyone met the shop manager.
It was a huge, short-haired mackerel shark mermaid named "Mrs. Shirley".
She wore a long black robe, exuding a languid and mysterious aura.
The group hurriedly settled Sanji, who had lost too much blood, on the large, soft sofa in the coffee shop.
The crisis had just passed, but Luffy showed no signs of tension. He patted his empty belly and carelessly complained loudly that he was hungry.
Zoro, with his hand on the hilt of his sword, carefully surveyed the surroundings of the café with sharp eyes, wary of potential dangers.
Usopp, on the other hand, smiled broadly and bowed repeatedly as he apologized to Mrs. Shirley.
They stated that they absolutely did not intend to barge in and cause trouble; they just wanted to find a place to stay for a while and would leave once things calmed down.
Mrs. Shirley's cold eyes swept over the group of uninvited guests.
She recognized them at a glance as the Straw Hat Pirates with their astonishing bounties.
She didn't speak, but simply brought the long pipe to her lips, took a deep drag, and then slowly exhaled.
This ambiguous attitude can be seen as tacitly acknowledging the pirates' brief stay.
Then, Chopper jumped onto the sofa with his medical kit on his back and anxiously gave Sanji a full-body checkup.
As soon as the examination was completed, the little reindeer's face turned deathly pale.
He shouted in a panic, "Something's wrong! Sanji's blood loss is so severe that his life is in danger!"
"His blood pressure is dropping rapidly. If he doesn't get a blood transfusion immediately, Sanji will really die from blood loss!"
Upon hearing this devastating news, everyone panicked.
Kemi looked troubled and somewhat reluctantly explained the cruel law of Fishman Island to everyone.
This stems from the long-standing hatred stemming from humanity's relentless hunting and enslavement of the fish-men throughout history.
Fish-men and mermaids are strictly forbidden from giving blood transfusions to humans; this is an inviolable rule on Fish-Man Island.
The other merman waiters in the café all felt sorry for the human chef who was on the verge of death.
But faced with the strict law, they all looked at each other in bewilderment, not daring to violate this ironclad rule and lend a helping hand.
Seeing Chopper pacing anxiously with tears welling up in his eyes, Victor sighed and stepped forward.
"I'll give it a try, Chopper."
Viktor extended his right hand, and a layer of vibrant green chakra light instantly appeared on his palm.
The Palm Immortal Technique is activated.
Viktor placed his glowing palm steadily on Sanji's chest.
A surge of immense life force, like sweet rain, instantly flowed into Sanji's body.
He forcefully stabilized his rapidly deteriorating vital signs, restoring a sliver of color to Sanji's otherwise deathly pale face.
"Your heart rate and blood pressure have stabilized!"
Chopper shouted with delight, but then frowned.
"However, this power still cannot create matching blood out of thin air."
"To help him recover quickly, he needs a blood transfusion of the same blood type!"
Without delay, Chopper and Franky rushed out of the coffee shop and went out into the streets to find humans with the same blood type.
Fortunately, they hadn't been out long when they caught two transvestite pirates who happened to be passing by at a street corner.
Through Franky's "physical persuasion," the two successfully drew enough blood from Sanji for a transfusion, averting this absurd life-threatening crisis.
After the crisis was over, the café returned to calm.
Mrs. Shirley leaned back in her chaise lounge, puffing on her pipe, her gaze languidly surveying the legendary "madmen."
Kemi walked over with the coffee and solemnly introduced herself to everyone:
"Don't underestimate the store manager, everyone."
"Madam Shirley is the most famous fortune teller on Fishman Island, possessing a 100% accurate fortune-telling ability."
"She accurately predicted the beginning of the Great Pirate Era!"
Hearing the words "100% accurate"
Nami, who had been sitting to the side drinking juice, suddenly brightened up with her beautiful eyes.
She put down her cup, rested her chin on her hands, and recalled the three months she spent on the sky island, a faint blush creeping onto her cheeks.
Nami secretly thought to herself with delight, "100% accurate?"
"Could I ask her to help me predict how many children I will have with Victor?"
"Will it be a boy or a girl...?"
Just as Nami's mind was filled with romantic fantasies, Mrs. Shirley spoke up.
She said she originally wanted to make an exception and tell the fortune of the new era's focus—Straw Hat Luffy.
However, Luffy refused without hesitation.
He casually rested his hands behind his head, grinned, and said:
"I don't want to know!"
"If you know in advance what the adventure will be like, then it's completely pointless!"
Mrs. Shirley, having been rejected, exhaled a white smoke ring, her eyes becoming somewhat enigmatic.
Then, she slowly turned her gaze to Viktor, who had been sitting quietly next to Nami.
When Victor noticed the gaze and opened his eyes, Mrs. Shirley felt a sudden, inexplicable, intense heart palpitation.
She narrowed her eyes slightly, an irrepressible and intense curiosity rising within her about this group of unconventional young people.
Driven by a diviner's instinct to pry into fate, Mrs. Shirley turned away.
She secretly took out her treasured divination crystal ball, wanting to bypass Luffy's rejection and secretly see through this group of people, especially Luffy's fate on this island.
Thick white mist began to swirl inside the crystal ball.
Mrs. Shirley lowered her head, her deep gaze fixed on the sphere.
At first, the images inside the crystal ball were just blurry and chaotic, as if a powerful force was interfering with the course of fate.
But then, as the fog cleared, she saw a terrifying sight that sent chills down her spine.
In the divination scene, the entire beautiful and bountiful Fishman Island was engulfed in a raging, world-destroying fire.
The Dragon Palace, symbolizing the highest power on Fishman Island, collapsed and shattered in the flames, turning into ruins.
In the center of that boundless sea of fire, Luffy, wearing a straw hat, stands silently on the charred ruins with his back to the camera.
But that's not the worst part.
In the scene, above Luffy, the entire azure sky of the deep sea is completely swallowed up by an endless darkness.
In that absolute darkness that seemed capable of crushing all laws, a terrifying eye, as large as a star and covered with rings of pale purple ripples, slowly opened.
That eye is coldly looking down at the burning Fishman Island!
Mrs. Shirley stared in horror, her fish scales trembling all over her body.
The pipe she usually held tightly in her hand fell to the hard floor with a "thud," scattering ashes everywhere.
"hiss--!"
She couldn't help but gasp in surprise.
At the same time, the crystal ball carrying the prophecy, under the impact of that strong premonition, actually developed a glaring crack on its surface.
"Snap!"
The sharp sound of shattering glass was particularly jarring in the otherwise quiet coffee shop, startling everyone instantly.
Everyone stopped talking and turned to look at the store manager, who was trembling and completely out of control.
"What happened?"
"What is it, Mrs. Shirley?"
When Kemi saw the crystal ball crack, she rushed forward in a panic and asked what was wrong.
Meanwhile, Victor, sitting on the sofa, seemed to have keenly sensed something.
He wasn't angry about being spied on.
Instead, Victor turned his head slightly, his gaze passing over the crowd, and looked with a smile at the pale-faced Mrs. Shirley.
A meaningful smile slowly curved the corners of his lips on his handsome face.268Chapter 2s Explore! The Desperate Chef and the Split Operation
Chapter 269 Let's Explore! The Desperate Chef and the Split Operation
Looking at the glaring crack on the table and the man's smiling eyes.
Mrs. Shirley, who was usually lazy and composed, seemed to have all her blood and energy drained away.
She was so frightened that her legs went weak and she collapsed onto the soft sofa, her whole body trembling uncontrollably.
"It's ruined…it's all ruined…" Mrs. Shirley's face was deathly pale, devoid of any color.
She stretched out a trembling finger, pointing at the smiling Victor, then at Luffy who was still rubbing his belly, and muttered to herself.
"You are jinxes...you are the jinxes that will bring utter destruction to this Fishman Island..."
Upon hearing this chilling prophecy, Kemi, who was standing to the side, was instantly at a loss.
Her hands were clasped together, her eyes filled with panic.
As a native of Fishman Island, she knew very well that Mrs. Shirley's divinations were always 100% accurate and had never made a mistake.
But the people in front of me are clearly the saviors who pulled me out of hell in the Sabaody Archipelago two years ago!
How could she possibly face this cruel prophecy?
However, compared to Madam Shirley's extreme fear and Camie's inner turmoil, Nami, whose mind was just filled with romantic fantasies, had completely lost focus at this moment.
Her mind was filled with deep regret.
Nami braced her hands on the table, staring intently at the completely shattered crystal ball, grabbing her long, flowing orange hair in frustration, and loudly complaining:
"Ugh! Why did it have to break at this time?! I still have so many important questions I want to ask!"
Seeing Nami's exasperated and greedy expression, Viktor's smile deepened.
He thought Nami just wanted to ask about gold coins and treasure.
He turned around and, quite naturally, reached out his palm and gently ruffled Nami's beautiful orange hair.
"Okay, stop worrying about it."
"The future is in our own hands; we just need to create it."
"We don't need to rely on a broken stone to show us the way forward."
Hearing the man's domineering yet gentle words, Nami's initial annoyance vanished instantly.
Feeling the warm touch on her head, her cheeks flushed uncontrollably, and she instantly became like a docile kitten, obediently lowering her head and softly saying "Oh".
Just as the atmosphere here was getting a little awkward, a commotion came from the large sofa on the other side of the coffee shop.
Having just received a blood transfusion and finally pulled out of danger, Sanji let out a weak groan and slowly woke up.
"I'm saved... Which beautiful and kind mermaid lady extended a loving helping hand to me?"
Sanji sat up groggily, still imagining the stunningly beautiful scene from just now, and a blissful smile crept onto his lips.
However, when Chopper and Franky approached him with embarrassed expressions and told him the cruel truth...
It wasn't a beautiful mermaid who saved his life.
Instead, it was two human-woman pirates with thick leg hair, wearing cheap lipstick and skirts.
Sanji's happy smile froze instantly.
His face turned a deathly ashen color at a speed visible to the naked eye.
He felt as if he were being stared at by Medusa, and instantly turned into a lifeless, gray statue.
"thump."
The petrified Sanji knelt stiffly on the hard floor, clutching his head with both hands, letting out a agonizing wail that was more desperate and heart-wrenching than death itself.
"No—!!! My purity! My virginity! Kill me!!!"
Just as the coffee shop was in chaos because of Sanji's breakdown, a loud bang instantly drowned out all the other sounds.
"Gurgle gurgle—!"
Luffy touched his completely deflated stomach, his eyes blurry with hunger.
Suddenly, his nose, more sensitive than a hunting dog's, twitched violently in the air a few times, as if it had locked onto some absolutely irresistible target.
"It smells so good! It's an incredibly delicious barbecue flavor!"
Luffy's eyes instantly transformed into the shape of giant bones, and he shouted excitedly.
"I want to eat meat! I want big chunks of roast meat!"
Completely ignoring Mrs. Shirley's trembling warnings and Cammy's anxious attempts to stop him.
Luffy excitedly stretched out his elastic rubber arms, drawing a large arc in the air.
Upon seeing this familiar starting stance, the Straw Hat crew, who knew their captain's temperament well, secretly thought something was wrong.
They immediately and discreetly tiptoed away to avoid being dragged into the misfortune of this single-celled organism.
However, Luffy's movements were simply too fast.
His outstretched arms, like a lasso, swiftly and precisely scooped up an object in mid-air.
He grabbed Chopper and Usopp, who were trying to resist and escape, and also pulled the newcomer Brook, who hadn't even realized what was happening, under his arm.
"Hey! Luffy! Let me go! I don't want to go!" Usopp and Chopper struggled desperately, tears streaming down their faces.
Luffy's resounding cry of "Let's go!" echoed through the sky.
He led these unlucky fellows like a runaway wild boar, savagely smashing through the delicate seashell door of the Mermaid Cafe.
Amidst flying sawdust, the group ran wildly towards the direction from which the aroma of barbecue wafted, leaving behind only a mess.
With Luffy and his crew forcibly leaving, the once crowded café suddenly felt much emptier.
At this moment, only Victor, Nami, Robin, Zoro, Sanji, and Franky remained.
Faced with this rare moment of leisure, everyone had a brief discussion.
We agreed to first explore this bustling "Coral Hill" and experience firsthand the unique culture and customs of this fish-man island, located 10,000 meters underwater.
Since they shared the same goal, everyone tacitly agreed to split up and take action.
With his hands in his pockets, Victor naturally took Nami and Robin's hands.
With two stunningly beautiful women flanking him, he left the coffee shop quietly through the back door with a leisurely smile on his face, clearly going to enjoy their private time together.
Sanji, who had just been kneeling on the ground in excruciating pain, suddenly unleashed an astonishing burst of willpower upon hearing the words "shopping."
He stood up shakily and, as if by magic, pulled a bouquet of beautiful red roses from his pocket.
The blond chef, still weak from a blood transfusion, had a burning passion in his eyes.
He vowed to return to that alluring Mermaid Bay to find his true love in the deep sea and wash away the shame of being a transvestite.
Zoro looked at Sanji's infatuated back and curled his lip in disgust.
He strode out the door, one hand on the hilt of his sword, indicating that he wanted to find a decent tavern on this bustling street and enjoy a couple of drinks of local wine.
As a result, this directionally challenged swordsman walked out of the coffee shop and confidently turned the first street corner.
He unsurprisingly became completely lost among the intricate coral reef structures, beginning his long and disorienting journey to Fishman Island.
There was no other way; Usopp and Chopper were forcibly taken away by Luffy.
Franky, this hardcore cyborg, naturally took on the important responsibility of becoming the new "zoo director".
Clay, who was preening his feathers, rested on his broad shoulders, while "Lasu" lay at his feet.
Surprisingly, Franky didn't rush outside like the others.
He strode with heavy, steely steps to Mrs. Shirley, who was still slumped on the sofa.
"Oh no! Why has everyone run away?!"
Looking at the empty coffee shop, Kemi was so anxious she was jumping up and down, her face full of worry.
Have they forgotten their current predicament?
"They're still wanted by the entire island! It's too dangerous for them to walk around like this!"
"Hahahaha! SUPER—!"
Franky struck his signature grotesque pose, letting out a hearty laugh to comfort the anxious Cammy:
"Don't worry, little mermaid!"
"No matter where we go in the world, we are wanted by the whole world."
"I'm used to these kinds of small-scale situations!"
Then, Franky stopped his exaggerated movements, lowered his head, and his inquisitive gaze fell on the cracked crystal ball.
Curious, he stretched out his enormous mechanical hand and pointed to the divination tools on the table:
"Speaking of which, the big boss lady."
"Since this thing is cracked, can we just reassemble it and continue using it?"
"I'm a super skilled shipwright and inventor, maybe I can fix this thing for you."
Hearing Frankie's nonchalant words, Mrs. Shirley, who was still immersed in fear, suddenly raised her head.
She clutched the precious crystal ball to her chest, her cold eyes glaring fiercely at the reckless cyborg before her.
This usually aloof and mysterious fortune teller, unusually, lost his usual elegance and yelled at Franky:
"How could it be that simple! You're just a piece of iron who only knows how to hammer and bang!"
"This is a sacred object that can glimpse fate!"
"Don't touch it with your robotic arm!"269Chapter 270 A Wonderful Stroll in the Deep Sea! A Wonderful Time for Three
Chapter 270 A Wonderful Stroll in the Deep Sea! A Wonderful Time for Three
Viktor, holding Nami and Robin's hands, quietly left the noisy vortex through the back door.
We officially entered the most bustling and vibrant central business district of Fishman Island – "Coral Hill".
The world 10,000 meters below the sea reveals a magnificent landscape completely different from Qinghai.
Everywhere you look, there are strange houses built from giant, colorful corals and large, smooth, white seashells.
In mid-air above the street, there are crisscrossing, unique waterways that resemble transparent ribbons.
It was a magical transportation network specifically designed for mermaids and fish-people to swim in the air.
To better experience the unique local customs and culture.
Nami excitedly ran to the rental shop ahead and rented a "large double-row bubble car" pulled by a huge, gentle seahorse.
This vehicle is completely encased in a giant, elastic bubble, which not only isolates you from the seawater but also allows you to enjoy the sensation of levitation.
Viktor stretched out his long legs and naturally sat down in the middle of the spacious back row.
Upon seeing this, Nami immediately rushed over like a cheerful little bird, tightly holding his left arm with both hands and pressing her soft body against his side.
Robin gently brushed a stray strand of black hair behind her ear, a graceful smile on her face, and sat down softly to Victor's right.
The seahorse let out a light neigh and pulled the bubble car smoothly forward in the transparent waterway in mid-air.
Through the transparent bubble that offered no blind spots, the three sat side by side, taking in the dreamlike and fantastical beauty of the entire underwater city.
Schools of bioluminescent fish swam curiously past the car window, and colorful coral reefs shimmered with a mesmerizing glow under the deep-sea light.
A cool, slightly salty sea breeze gently caressed my face through the bubble filtration system.
Without the disturbances of the outside world, the atmosphere at this moment is incredibly peaceful and beautiful.
Before we knew it, the bubble car slowly descended and stopped at a bustling deep-sea food plaza in Coral Hill.
The air here is filled with all sorts of novel seafood aromas, but it doesn't have the kind of rough, wild meat and bones that Luffy had been longing for.
Everywhere you look, there are uniquely shaped and exquisitely crafted deep-sea specialty snacks.
As a true dessert lover, Nami dragged Viktor through the various stalls.
They quickly bought a large serving of "deep-sea cotton candy" that emits a faint glow, as well as two beautifully designed deep-sea ice cream cones.
Nami couldn't wait and took a big bite of the marshmallow herself. The sweet taste made her squint her eyes happily.
Then, she turned around with a grin, held up another ice cream cone, and brought it directly to Victor's lips, her eyes full of anticipation.
"Open your mouth and try this!"
"The taste is amazing, completely different from what we've had on the menu!"
Looking at the orange-haired girl with an expectant expression, Viktor smiled with a mixture of helplessness and indulgence.
He lowered his head slightly and took a bite of the ice cream, the cool and sweet taste instantly spreading in his mouth.
Robin then bought a cup of steaming "seaweed tea" from an elegant shop nearby.
She held the warm teacup in both hands, gracefully sipping the unique drink with a subtle seafood flavor.
She watched with gentle, tender eyes the two people beside her who were playfully feeding each other.
Just as Robin was smiling at them, Victor suddenly stretched out his strong right arm, grabbed her slender waist, and pulled this intelligent older sister directly into his broad embrace.
Robin leaned against the man's chest, giving him a disapproving glare, but her beautiful eyes were filled with an irrepressible smile.
She tilted her head slightly, and gently pressed her luscious red lips to Viktor's cheek, whispering softly in her warm breath:
"Still so domineering, Mr. First Mate."
Nami, who was eating ice cream, saw this scene and immediately puffed up her fair cheeks in anger.
Not to be outdone, she moved closer and sat down on Viktor's lap without any hesitation.
Then she leaned back comfortably and nestled into his arms.
Viktor chuckled softly, then wrapped his arms around their slender waists, holding them firmly in his embrace.
The three of them snuggled together like that.
In a corner of this exotic food court, I enjoyed a peaceful and wonderfully leisurely time, far removed from killing and scheming.
After a satisfying meal, as a girl who naturally loves beauty, I naturally had to try out some new local clothes.
At Nami's strong suggestion, the three of them stepped into a luxuriously decorated deep-sea dress shop.
Faced with a dazzling array of exquisite costumes, Nami and Robin decided to do as the locals do and try on the unique mermaid-style clothing of Fishman Island.
Two stunningly beautiful women strolled among the clothes racks with great interest, chattering excitedly about the color and style combinations of the fabrics.
Shortly after, the locker room door was pushed open.
Robin was the first to change into a deep purple backless mermaid gown and walk out.
The silky fabric against her skin felt like a second skin, perfectly outlining her tall, voluptuous, and proud curves.
The deep purple hue complemented her long, glossy black hair.
Her mature, mysterious, and elegant temperament perfectly complemented her, making it impossible to look away.
Immediately afterwards, Nami also came out of another changing room.
Instead of choosing a long dress, she changed into a sexy beach sun protection shirt with a tropical vibe.
Her lower body was clad in hot pants, which showed off her long, straight, and fair legs.
She exudes youthful energy and vitality, yet also radiates an amazing charm.
Victor was casually sitting on the sofa in the rest area.
He rested his chin on one hand, his eyes filled with undisguised amazement and admiration, his gaze sweeping freely over his two female confidantes.
Since this high-end dress shop usually has few customers, there were no outsiders disturbing it at this moment.
The fish-man owner of this shop is also a very sensible guy.
Seeing Victor's extraordinary attire and aura, he kept his head down and busied himself with calculating accounts behind the counter.
Faced with all the clothes his two girlfriends tried on, Victor didn't even ask the price; he simply pulled out a handful of shiny Berry and readily paid the bill.
Then, without complaint, he hung the shopping bags on his arm, willingly acting as the bag-carrying boyfriend for these two beautiful women.
After buying the clothes, the three continued to stroll through this fantastical city, eventually arriving at a spacious and tranquil central square.
The sky above is not obstructed by buildings, but is instead covered by a tangled network of incredibly thick tree roots.
These are the roots of the miraculous tree, "Eve the Sun Tree," which transmits sunlight from the sea surface to a depth of 10,000 meters.
They sat down side by side on a large bench under the tree roots.
Without the relentless pursuit of the navy and the constant threat of powerful enemies in the New World, the atmosphere became more relaxed than ever before.
Nami gently rested her head on Viktor's broad, sturdy shoulder.
With her eyes closed, she softly recounted the arduous journey of studying meteorology day and night on the floating island of Visalia over the past year.
And the deep longing I feel for him and everyone else when the night is quiet.
Viktor listened patiently, his long, slender fingers gently stroking Nami's soft, orange hair.
Meanwhile... his other hand was not idle either.
Victor skillfully slipped his hand through the gap in her clothes, gently caressing and stroking Robin's beautiful body as she sat on the other side.
Robin's breath hitched slightly as she felt the intense heat emanating from her waist and the large, mischievous hand.
She turned her head and gave the audacious man a disapproving look, her coquettish gaze seemingly blaming him for his philandering and greed.
But her body was more honest than her reason; instead of moving away, she obediently moved even closer to Viktor.
They silently tolerated his outrageous behavior in broad daylight.
The long separation of more than a year has not diminished the bond and longing between them.
On the contrary, it is like a fine vintage wine buried deep underground, becoming more and more intense and mellow.
In the square, the light cast by "Sun Tree Eve" is soft and warm.
A few glowing fish occasionally swim by, like shooting stars in the night sky, embellishing this dreamlike deep-sea scene.
The atmosphere was built to its peak without anyone realizing it, and the air around them was filled with an ambiguous and sweet feeling that seemed impossible to dispel.
Viktor stopped his mischievous hand. He lowered his head and quietly looked at the two stunningly beautiful women beside him who depended entirely on him, their bodies and minds, and even their entire world.
A burning passion was surging within his deep eyes.
He suddenly pulled Nami, who was leaning on his shoulder, and Robin, who was nestled beside him, into his arms at the same time.
Feeling the breathtakingly warm and soft body in his arms, Viktor lowered his head slightly.
His deep voice rang in both Nami's and Robin's ears simultaneously:
"Speaking of which, after being in seclusion on that deserted island for so long..."
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Chapter 271 The Enchanting Night of the Deep Sea! Intertwined Light and Shadow and Sleepless Corals
He was seduced by Victor's magnetic and suggestive voice.
Nami, who had been sitting casually on his lap, suddenly stiffened, her cheeks turning bright red all the way to her ears, and even her fair neck was tinged with an alluring blush.
In fact, after going through so many ups and downs together, the three of them had long since developed a tacit understanding like that of an old married couple.
But faced with such an undisguised implication that "there must be someone I can learn from," the usually shrewd little thief couldn't help but feel an uncontrollable blush.
She gave Victor's firm chest a symbolic punch with her slender, pink fist, letting out a soft, coquettish murmur:
"Idiot... what nonsense are you talking about..."
Compared to Nami's coy and shy demeanor, Robin's reaction appeared more mature and alluring.
Instead of backing down, she straightened up slightly, stretched out her slender, white fingers, and gently stroked the man's chin, her fingertips lightly touching Victor's lips.
Those deep, beautiful eyes shimmered with light, like a bottomless pool of autumn water.
Robin chuckled softly, her breath sweet as orchids:
"Since the first mate has said so..."
"It would seem rather unromantic to refuse at this time."
Hearing such a indulgent and tempting answer, Viktor's lips slowly curved into a smile.
He stood up effortlessly, his strong arms outstretched.
The three strode away from the sunlit plaza and headed straight for the most upscale and bustling hotel area of Coral Hill.
Before long, the three arrived in front of a magnificent building carved from a single, enormous, luminous giant clam shell.
Under the mermaid-like gaze of the receptionist, filled with amazement and disbelief.
Victor didn't even flinch. He simply tossed out a large amount of Berry and boldly booked the most luxurious top-floor panoramic suite at their "Deep Sea Pearl Hotel".
As the heavy, ornate coral door of the penthouse suite at the Deep Sea Pearl Hotel closed.
All the noise and bustle of the bustling commercial street were ruthlessly kept outside the door.
The spacious and luxurious room is covered with a soft, thick, pure white velvet carpet, making you feel as if you are walking on clouds.
A faint scent of cedarwood wafts through the air, tranquil and soothing, instantly calming the restlessness in one's heart.
In this absolutely private space where only the two of them were, Victor casually took off his slightly dusty black coat and tossed it onto the leather sofa beside him.
As his shirt came off, his strong, well-proportioned chest, brimming with astonishing explosive power, was revealed.
However, on those perfectly sculpted muscle lines, there were countless shocking animal claw marks and scars of varying depths.
That was the cruel medal he earned on that desolate island, after repeatedly brushing with death in his efforts to subdue the Nine-Tailed Fox and merge the power of Yin and Yang.
On the other side, Robin had already changed into a silky, form-fitting dark purple bathrobe.
The moment she turned around and saw this scene, her usually composed brows furrowed tightly, and a flicker of emotion crossed her eyes.
She walked lightly to the bar in the room, took out a crystal glass, and poured three glasses of rich, deep-sea specialty red wine.
Outside the huge crystal floor-to-ceiling window that occupies an entire wall of the room, there is an endless expanse of deep blue sea.
Several large, bioluminescent jellyfish were swimming slowly by.
The faint blue light they emitted shone through the window, casting a hazy and dreamlike glow on the faces of the three people and the swaying wine glasses in their hands.
The three of them sat comfortably in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window.
Robin put down her wine glass, extended her fair, slightly cool fingers, and gently stroked the faint, crisscrossing scars on Victor's chest.
She was a smart woman and didn't ask him any further questions about the dangers and life-or-death struggles he had experienced during his year-long solitary seclusion and cultivation.
She simply gazed at him quietly with eyes full of tenderness and heartache.
It was as if they wanted to use the insignificant warmth of their fingertips to soothe away the cruel battles of the past.
Nami, on the other hand, curled up tightly in Viktor's broad arms like a lazy kitten.
She wrapped her arms tightly around Victor's neck and pressed her cheek against the crook of his neck.
Recalling the scars she had just seen, Nami's eyes reddened slightly, and tears welled up in them.
She whispered in Viktor's ear, her voice slightly nasal yet undeniably authoritative:
"You are our..."
"You are absolutely not allowed to come back with these injuries again, do you hear me?"
Faced with the unreserved affection and longing of his two confidantes, Viktor's eyes were filled with tenderness that could not be melted away.
He didn't reply with any unnecessary words.
Instead, he lowered his head slightly and, bathed in the dreamlike, deep-sea blue light, gently and tenderly kissed Nami's lips, swallowing up all her worries.
Then he turned around and cupped Robin's exquisite face in his hands.
He gave the intellectual and elegant archaeologist a deeply passionate kiss.
In front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window, the tall crystal glass that was originally held in his hand has been casually placed on the carpet.
The blood-red wine in the glass rippled in concentric circles on its transparent surface due to a rhythmic vibration emanating from the floor of the room.
On a pure white carpet.
Victor's black coat, Robin's deep purple silky dress, and Nami's sexy tropical outfit were layered together haphazardly.
The temperature in the air is rising steadily.
These tangled garments seemed to be silently hinting at their owner's current state of frenzy and intoxication.
The room was very quiet, so quiet that the only sound was the dull murmur of the deep sea currents surging outside the window.
But amidst the continuous sound of water, there were faintly interspersed a few sweet and cloying low moans, rapid and warm breaths, and the subtle friction of skin against skin.
A ray of bright moonlight, piercing through ten thousand meters of seawater, gently sprinkled onto the edge of the vast waterbed, carrying with it the gentle ripples of the water.
In this enchanting and mysterious darkness, a large, bony hand emerged from beneath the disheveled sheets.
Immediately afterwards, a fair and slender hand, exuding a mature charm, and a small and soft hand with rounded nails, simultaneously and tacitly covered it.
In the dim blue light, the three of them held hands tightly, unwilling to let go.
After an unknown amount of time, the ripples in the wine glass on the carpet became unusually violent, as if a fierce storm was brewing in the deep sea.
After a long while, the storm gradually subsided, and the water slowly returned to calm.
The endless deep sea finally welcomed the first light of a new day, and schools of bioluminescent fish leisurely swam and darted around outside the floor-to-ceiling windows.
They were silent, like a group of loyal guards, keeping watch over this long-awaited and incredibly romantic reunion.
Inside the room, the large, soft bed was in a mess.
Nami, like a satiated kitten, nestled defenselessly against Viktor's firm chest.
Her long orange hair was scattered on the floor, a satisfied and sweet smile lingered on her lips, and her breathing was steady.
Robin leaned against Victor's other arm, her long, beautiful black hair cascading down like a waterfall onto the soft, white pillow.
After a night of tenderness and release, the weariness and loneliness that had accumulated in her eyes for months were replaced by peace and languor, and her sleeping face appeared incredibly serene and beautiful.
Having run out of ammunition and supplies, Viktor leaned against the headboard and lit a cigar from the bedside table.
He tried to take a deep breath...
"Cough cough cough..."
Viktor frowned and coughed lightly.
The noise made Robin open her dazed eyes.
Seeing this, she frowned, snatched the cigar from Victor's hand, and casually stubbed it out in the ashtray next to her.
"Ahem, I just wanted to try it out. Sorry to wake you, Robin."
"Oh dear, it seems my first mate still has some energy!"
"Then let's experience something else together."