15. Nami: Daddy! Are you still in need of a daughter?
“Ba... Overlord, why do I feel like the way you’re looking at me is a little off?” Usopp’s old aching leg trembled like a sieve.
The Overlord Chu replied indifferently, “Because I think you might be going through a midlife crisis soon.”
Usopp was speechless. I’m not well-educated; don’t try to fool me!
Thinking about how Zoro had been staying up late chatting with the sword spirit Xiaowen, even disturbing his own rest, Usopp felt unsettled.
“Usopp, where are you going? Not having breakfast?”
Usopp said softly, “I’m going back to catch a little more sleep, so I don’t end up losing too much hair.”
Chu Overlord was speechless. I was only joking, why are you taking it seriously?
Soon, only Nami and Chu Overlord remained at the table.
Kaya had finished breakfast and returned to the study to research medicine.
As for Zoro, that kid was probably up late again chatting passionately with the sword spirit Xiaowen.
If he didn’t sleep soon, he might become the first great swordsman to die suddenly from exhaustion...
“Nami, why aren’t you saying anything? That’s not like you. What’s on your mind?” Chu Overlord asked knowingly, looking at the worried expression on Nami’s face.
At this stage, Nami was nowhere near the intense development she would have later on.
But she was already somewhat developed, and with some nurturing, she could definitely become a beauty!
Of course, Chu Overlord had no improper thoughts toward Nami.
If anything, Nami was probably still underage.
If he really wanted to do anything, he’d have to wait for her to grow up first.
Otherwise, he’d feel like a beast...
***
Chu Overlord liked to joke around, but he had his limits—he absolutely wouldn’t drive a child’s cart!
“Ah? Overlord, did I zone out again? Sorry, I got a bit lost in thought.”
Nami looked at Chu Overlord deeply once more, feeling a little uneasy.
After witnessing his true strength, Nami was certain he possessed the terrifying power to defeat Fish-Man Arlong!
At least that so-called “Strength Appraisal” technique could strip Arlong of his ability to wreak havoc!
Ten months of pregnancy and the pain of childbirth were not something an ordinary person could endure.
Even Arlong wouldn’t be able to withstand such agony, right?
Add to that “Sword Arrival” and a variety of terrifying leg techniques—he could easily defeat Arlong in no time.
“It’s such a pity. If only I were his wife, Cocolasia Village would surely be freed, right?”
If she were Chu Overlord’s lover, Nami would naturally seek his help.
But since they weren’t close, if he refused her request, future encounters would be awkward.
Just now, when Luffy was beaten badly by Zeff during the labor-for-food exchange, Chu Overlord didn’t intervene.
That revealed an attitude.
He was simply here as a tourist!
If you wanted him to act, you’d have to offer a reward appealing enough to move him.
Berries?
Don’t be ridiculous.
Miss Kaya was already a wealthy lady—would Chu Overlord be short of money?
Appearance?
Although Nami firmly believed she would develop further later, for now, she was no match for Kaya in beauty or connections.
They were childhood sweethearts; what was she?
Not even a mistress!
Chu Overlord’s gaze seemed to see through all of Nami’s thoughts.
***
Nami’s heart started to pound wildly.
“Nami, you’re not alone. You have friends and comrades. Whenever you need help, I believe Luffy and Zoro will definitely lend you a hand.”
“As comrades, we help each other to get through tough times, isn’t that so?”
Chu Overlord casually picked up a wanted poster and pressed a finger heavily against it.
The wanted criminal was none other than Fish-Man Arlong!
“Could it be that he has mind-reading abilities? I feel like he’s seen right through all my thoughts!”
Seeing the nightmare that was Fish-Man Arlong, Nami’s pupils shrank sharply, her body trembling imperceptibly.
Fish-Man Arlong, former officer of the Sun Pirates, captain of the Arlong Pirates.
He ruled the East Blue with cruelty and greed, known for his rapacious and violent nature.
He was wanted by the Navy with a 20 million berry bounty, the highest in East Blue!
Eight years ago, after returning from the Grand Line, he launched his plan to dominate East Blue and raided numerous villages.
He swiftly seized over twenty villages, including Nami’s hometown, Cocolasia Village, where he established the “Arlong Empire”!
He had personally killed Nami’s adoptive mother, Bellemere!
Nami clenched her fists, as if gathering courage, her eyes regaining their former brilliance.
“Ba... Overlord, do you still need a daughter?”
Dead silence.
The atmosphere grew utterly still.
A black line appeared on Chu Overlord’s forehead.
“Nami, what did you just say?”
“Ba... Overlord, do you still need a daughter?”