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BOOM!!!
A red cannonball suddenly pierced the sky, landed accurately on the deck of the Black Cat Pirates' ship, and then exploded violently!!!
The terrifying flames instantly engulfed the unlucky pirates nearby and then spread across the deck!
The entire pirate ship began to crack from the middle.
"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!!!"
Only then did the Black Cat Pirates shout in belated alarm.
Jango climbed out of the wreckage with the help of several pirates.
"Who is it?!"
He was already in a foul mood because his subordinates were being disobedient, and now he opened his eyes angrily and looked out to sea.
What he saw next...
Left him so stunned that his heart-shaped glasses fell off.
On the calm sea, a massive wave over ten meters high appeared bizarrely, surging toward their position.
And in the middle of the huge wave, a vessel that looked like a caravel was riding the wave like a surfer, rapidly approaching them!
"This is the proper way to use Surf!!!"
Aboard the Going Merry, while controlling the huge waves propelling the ship, Red shouted loudly to Usopp in the cabin:
"Usopp! One more shot! Let them see how powerful you and Merry are!!!"
"Leave it to me!"
In the artillery room, Usopp, wearing precision goggles, responded instantly.
He had just fired one shot and his hands still felt hot. He barely needed to aim; he just felt the speed and movement of the Merry and slightly adjusted the cannon's direction.
Clunk...
A cannonball decorated with a comical clown pattern dropped into the barrel, the collision sound seeming to mock the enemy's impending fate.
The sizzling fuse was like life's swan song, counting down to the end.
A few seconds later...
BOOM!!!
Raging flames erupted from the muzzle again, like divine punishment falling from the sky, crashing onto the Black Cat Pirates' ship!
Just two cannonballs transformed the Black Cat's pirate ship into a scene resembling hell on earth.
Dozens of pirates screamed in pain and misery amid the flames.
But their companions were busy jumping into the sea to save themselves from being devoured by the fire, with no time to help them.
Jango, who was fortunate enough to avoid the second shell, stood on the highest platform and shouted furiously at the top of his lungs:
"Damn it! Where is our cannoneer?!"
"Return fire! Return fire!!!"
"We can't, Captain Jango!"
A plump pirate with cat ears ran up to him and reported desperately:
"The distance between us and them is too great, and with those massive waves, we can't even aim at their ship!"
"You idiot! How is the other side hitting us accurately every time?!" Jango yelled.
The gunner looked like he was about to cry: "I don't know either!!!"
At that moment, another cat-eared pirate rushed over and urged:
"We must flee, Captain Jango! The lifeboat is ready!"
"If we stay any longer, this ship will sink!"
"Damn it!" The furious and helpless Jango slammed his fist against the ship's railing, but still followed the advice and headed toward the lifeboat with his men.
Aboard the Going Merry.
Nami used a telescope to observe the situation on the enemy ship, and immediately reported:
"I see the hypnotist! That pirate has a bounty of 9 million berries!!!"
"And over there!"
"Those guys must be the Nyaban Brothers, who have a bounty of 7 million berries!"
"Usopp, you idiot! You hit their treasure room!"
Seeing the Nyaban Brothers trying to extinguish the fire in the treasure room, Nami immediately lowered the telescope and shouted angrily.
After all...
That was all potential money for her!!!
"Red! Quick! Hurry up!"
"Put out the fire in the treasure room with your waves!"
"I just said to attack them, not destroy everything!"
"If any treasure is destroyed, it'll be deducted from Usopp's allowance!"
True to her money-loving nature, Nami jumped down from the observation deck and rushed to the bow of the ship to get a better view.
She was practically ready to fly over and help the Nyaban Brothers put out the fire herself.
"What?!" Usopp, who had just emerged from the cabin, was stunned. He immediately looked to the captain and vice-captain, hoping the two leaders would intervene on his behalf.
He saw Luffy, who had lost his strength due to being soaked by seawater, slumped in the chair Red had named the "Captain's Throne," staring feebly up at the sky as if contemplating life's mysteries.
Vice-captain Red and Zoro were pointing at the huge waves behind them, apparently discussing something profound.
Occasionally, Usopp caught fragments about "the breath of water" and "the flow of ripples" in their conversation.
Although he didn't understand what Red and Zoro were talking about, Usopp understood one thing:
His allowance wasn't coming from them, and nobody cared about his predicament!
"I'll fix this myself!"
Usopp was indignant. Better to rely on himself than on others!
He quickly ran back to the cabin.
Moments later, he wheeled a large makeshift slingshot constructed from exercise equipment and huge elastic bands onto the deck.
Alongside it was an enormous water balloon filled to capacity, round and swaying like a giant bubble.
Usopp set up his improvised slingshot at the bow of the ship, placed the large water balloon on the elastic band, and pulled it back with gritted teeth.
When the elastic was stretched to its limit, he adjusted his goggles, closed one eye, and calculated:
"Distance calibration... wind speed calibration... height differential calibration..."
"OK! Calculations complete!"
Determined to preserve his allowance so he could buy more materials for his inventions, Usopp shouted:
"Nami! I'll put out the fire for you!"
"Then I won't owe you anything! You can't reduce my allowance!!!"
The massive water balloon launched skyward, soared toward the Black Cat pirate ship, and landed precisely in the burning treasure room.
SPLASH!
The water balloon burst, sending a deluge pouring down from above, drenching the Black Cat Pirates' treasure room, extinguishing the fire and soaking the Nyaban Brothers in the process.
"Well... good job!"
Seeing the fire extinguished, Nami nodded with satisfaction: "Since this is your first offense, I'll let it slide this time!"
Some treasures might get wet, but that was better than being destroyed by fire.
As the waves pushed them closer to the wrecked pirate ship, Nami slowly took out her staff, her eyes flashing like lightning.
She performed a quick staff routine in the air, then stepped onto the ship's railing and leaped!
"Zippy Zap!!!"
ZAP!
Electric light, as if tearing through space itself, suddenly concentrated around Nami's legs.
The next moment!
She shot forward, her body stepping lightly and swiftly across broken pieces of driftwood.
With the enhanced speed from Zippy Zap, Nami moved like a graceful sprite, dancing elegantly across the water's surface.
Soon, she approached a pirate who had fallen into the sea!
Nami's eyes narrowed.
She had no love for pirates in general, and especially after learning that these particular pirates had planned to raid Kaya's village after she had provided the Straw Hats with a ship and supplies, Nami felt no inclination toward mercy!
Dazzling electricity suddenly bloomed between her hands, channeling through her staff which she had extended to its full length, and aimed at the head of the floundering pirate.
"Buzzy Buzz!"
A small lightning orb the size of a tennis ball shot from the tip of her staff and struck the pirate's head.
"AAAGH!!!"
The electrocuted pirate let out a piercing scream.
The next second, his body suddenly stiffened, and he sank straight into the water.
And this was just the beginning!
Nami continued moving forward, and whenever she passed a struggling pirate, she generously rewarded them with a lightning ball, sending them to explore the ocean depths.
In just ten minutes, she arrived at the slowly sinking Black Cat Pirates' ship, her eyes immediately fixing on the treasure room.
By now, the Black Cat Pirates were either incapacitated or fleeing...
The only ones on the entire ship still capable of fighting were the thoroughly soaked Nyaban Brothers!
Seeing Nami's arrival, the two immediately displayed fierce expressions.
"Damn you, girl! Who are you? Why are you attacking us?!"
The Nyaban Brothers brandished their sharp cat claws and made threatening gestures toward Nami.
But Nami, who had battled numerous Pokémon, was no longer intimidated by combat.
And having been deeply influenced by Red, she had developed the good habit of taking initiative in battles.
"Haha~ Do pirates need a reason to fight other pirates?!"
Nami smirked and glanced at the puddles of water that Usopp's water balloon had created on the deck, a mischievous smile playing on her face.
"Friendly reminder: water conducts electricity~"
As she spoke, Nami instantly pressed her staff into the water on the deck, and electrical energy surged around her body.
"Buzzy Buzz!!!"
ZAP!!!
A powerful electrical discharge suddenly erupted, racing along the metal staff and through the water on the deck like a swift serpent, quickly reaching the Nyaban Brothers' feet.
"WHAT--!!!"
Level 18 Nami's Special Attack stat had reached an impressive 72 points!
Terrifying lightning coursed through the Nyaban Brothers, continuously flashing across their bodies.
But she wasn't finished yet. While the enemies were paralyzed by lightning but not completely incapacitated, Nami quickly placed her hand on her forehead.
All at once!
An alluring golden light shone from her brow.
A giant golden coin phantom materialized and struck the Nyaban Brothers.
The coin shattered into several 100-berry coins that clattered to the deck.
"Red wasn't lying to me!!!"
Witnessing this phenomenon, Nami's eyes instantly filled with golden light.
Although she had used this technique to help Red earn money in the game world, this was her first time using it against enemies in the real world.
Incredibly, this move could actually create money out of thin air.
The Pokémon world truly was magical!
Nami felt thoroughly delighted.
Though each Pay Day only produced about 1,000 berries, small amounts would add up...
Moreover, the amount of money generated by this move would increase as her level increased!!!
Realizing this, her spirits soared, and her body surged with limitless energy.
"Pay Day!"
"AAAGH!"
"Pay Day!"
"AAAGH!"
"..."
"..."
Suddenly, Nami's excited shouts and the Nyaban Brothers' agonized screams echoed throughout the pirate ship.