20 Chapter 19 (1/2)
After our lovemaking session with Nami, we made our way towards the Going Merry. She was having difficulty walking, so I carried in a princess carry style. We didn't have anything to bring with us since Nojiko had already taken everything useful from the house. When we reached the Going Merry, everyone had already gathered on the main deck.
My crew was currently sitting at a table in the middle. Looking around there were other various wooden types of furniture, that were not there previously.
”Took you two lovebirds long enough. The whole village probably heard you, considering we were able to hear you from here.” Nojiko said with a smirk. She looked exhausted, but that didn't stop her from making fun of us.
Zoro had an amused look on his face. Ussop, Yosaku, and Johnny were giving me a thumbs up. Aisha kept staring at the ground, but I saw her madly blushing. Sanji looked pissed and had steam coming out of him. He was gnashing his teeth, but he didn't attack me since I was still holding Nami.
Nami snuggled up to me after hearing what Nojiko said, and stack her tongue at her sister.
”You just wish you were in my position.” Nami hopped off me and went to say goodbye to the villagers along with Nojiko.
While the girls were saying their goodbyes, I looked around the Going Merry, which was now modified. The first thing I noticed, was the six tangerine trees planted on top of the Captains Room. They gave a livelier atmosphere to the ship.
The two big sleeping rooms have been remodeled into twelve smaller ones by Nojiko. Each room now has a bed, a wardrobe, a table, two chairs, and a tiny shelf. All the pieces of furniture are directly attached to the floor. Thankfully the villagers were kind enough to provide us with mattresses so everyone could get a comfy sleep. The ship halls also have shelves around them and various other decorations, making the Going Merry more pleasing to the eye.
Nojiko has been a part of our crew for no longer than a few hours, but she has already done so much for us with her Devil Fruit abilities. She did look extremely fatigued earlier, so she can't use her powers indefinitely. Nonetheless, I am glad she came with us, with her on board, our ship will always be in top condition.
By the time I finished walking around the ship, the girls had already said their goodbyes and were ready to leave.
We departed towards Loguetown but after an hour of sailing three ships were able to catch up to us. Two of the were Marine vessels while the third one had a howling black wolf for a flag. The ships were gaining speed on us, but they didn't open fire when they got within firing range.
I was able to hear the Marines arguing with the people from the Asena Kingdom. The Marines wanted to fire at us, but the other side was saying that they need Aisha alive and were against shooting at us. Everyone from my crew had gathered around me, and we were waiting to see what they will do.
Shortly they reached us, and the Asena Kingdom ship stopped around twenty meters from us with one of the Marine ones. The other Marine vessel started going past us and was trying to flank us.
A man and a woman stepped up from the kingdom's ship. The woman is very beautiful, slightly taller than Nami, with long jet black hair and blue eyes. Her face greatly resembled Aishas. The man looked extremely jacked, short dark grey hair, and was carrying a bow.
”Filthy pirates, if you give us our sacrifice Aisha Jolderik, I might give you a painless death. If you don't comply, I will skin you all alive. ” He declared pretty confidently with a mad look on his face, the woman, on the other hand, didn't say anything, but looked very worried.
”Johny, Yosaku you deal with the Marines, trying to flank us. Ussop you will deal with the other one. Nami, Nojiko you stay here and make sure Aisha is safe. Zoro, Sanji let's go have some fun on the kingdoms ship.” I gave orders to everyone and turned towards the Asena Kingdom vessel.
All three of us were able to jump on to the enemy ship, and we quickly subdued those who attacked us, which was everyone except the woman. She kept looking towards the Going Merry the whole time and didn't even bother to check what has happened with the people around her.
The man was dealt with by Sanji, who was stomping on his hands, asking him how will butchers us now. Zoro dealt with almost everyone else while practicing his one sword style, and I beat the rest. Everyone had a crazy zealous look and kept talking about their sacrifice, and how important it is.
I wasn't sure what to do with the woman since she didn't seem dangerous, nor did she seem crazy like the others.
”Aren't you going to capture me as well? I don't have the same value as my daughter, but you will be able to get a higher price for both of us.” She asked while turning towards us, with a sad look.