17 Chapter 16 (2/2)

I felt Nami grabbing my left hand and squeezing it, trying to calm me down. It was working, but I had already promised to myself that I will destroy him.

We quickly made our way to the Tangerine Grove, where she had hidden eighty million Berri. Once we neared the grove, we saw there were a few villages around the house, next to the grove. The grove itself was almost ruined, looking at how a lot of the trees were dug out.

The villagers all look scared and panicked. They soon saw us and once they had their sight on Nami all of them rushed her. They looked concerned and were asking her if she is okay.

The villagers were wary at our group, but Nami relieved them. by confirming we are her friends. They brought us to the house and on the way they were able to explain what happened.

A Marine ship had docked yesterday and the captain of the vessel had ordered for the chief of the village to bring him to Nami's house. Genzo, the chief, had to comply with his demands and showed him her house. Upon reach it, the Marines immediately tried to enter the house but were stopped by Nami's sister, Nojiko. Genzo had explained the situation to her and she reluctantly had let them check the house. The Marines were unable to find anything inside and begun questioning them, where had Nami hidden the eighty million Berri she stole.

Captain Nezumi, the man leading the marines, ordered his men to start digging up the grove, seeing how no one ”knew” where the Berri are. Nojiko tried stopping them since the Tangerine Grove was left to her by her adoptive mother and because she knew the Berri were hidden there. She was able to knock out a few marines, but she was shot by Nezumi in the gut, thankfully the bullet didn't hit anything vital.

The other villagers were tried stopping them as well, however, it ended in a lot of them being injured. Genzo was the most hurt out of everyone, with two broken hands and a few cracked ribs.

When we entered the house, we saw Nojiko resting on a bed, but she was awake. The adoptive sisters, seeing each other, both burst into tears, happy to know the other is safe. At this point, I was already seeing red and I was barely able to hold myself still.

”Nami, I promised you that we will get your village back. We might not do it the way you wanted to, but I can guarantee you, by the end of today Arlong will be gone.” I have never been more pissed.

”Johny, Yosaku you stay with the villagers and make sure no Fish-Men touches them. Zoro, Sanji, Ussop you three are coming with me to visit Arlong Park.” I quickly gave orders to my crew.

”Aisha, you are not part of my crew, but I still feel responsible for you. I won't order you, but I would advise you to stay here and wait for us to return.” I don't want her to get hurt for no reason.

”Nami, just put your trust in us, I promise we will be back shortly.” I left my straw hat with her and left the house with the rest. Unconsciously, I had already transformed into my hybrid form.

Ussop looked slightly scared, Zoro looked pumped for a fight and Sanji was shaking in anger like me. The four of us made our way towards Arlong Park.

Upon reaching the gate, I bit my right thumb and inflated my arm to a massive degree. With all the power I could muster, I sent my strongest punch towards the gate. My arm completely destroyed it and continued for a bit hitting something else before snapping back to me. I saw blood on my hand, but that was definitely not mine.

”ARLONG, COME OUT YOU UGLY PIECE OF SHIT”