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East Blue – Arlong Park
A wild celebration banquet was in full swing to welcome Nami's "return." But inside a room, Arlong was frantically packing clothes, muttering under his breath.
"Weak strength, fishman identity, plus a 20 million berry bounty… I can't even lie low if I wanted to…"
The current Arlong was actually a transmigrator.
In his previous life, he was just another corporate slave in the 997 hell-shift army. He jumped into a river to save someone and drowned from exhaustion. When he opened his eyes again, he had crossed into the One Piece world — and become the fishman Arlong.
Right now, the timeline had reached the moment Nami "came back." In the original story, he would soon be crushed by the Straw Hat crew and thrown into Impel Down.
What a scam!
Just thinking about it made him want to shit himself.
If word got out to other transmigrators, he'd be laughed at for three whole years!
Of course he had considered sucking up to the protagonists. But to earn forgiveness, he'd have to sleep with at least one of the Bellemere sisters.
Suddenly, a sweet female voice rang inside his head.
[Ding! Host's inner desires detected. Binding "Beauty Collection System"…]
A system! The standard transmigrator welfare package!
Arlong immediately dropped his luggage. With a cheat, protagonists, nepotism babies, and bloodline nobles would all have to step aside.
The gears of fate began to turn…
[Ding! Beauty Collection System successfully bound!] [Newbie gift pack rewarded: Navy Rokushiki (Six Powers)]
Memories of the Six Powers instantly flooded his mind — like muscle memory inherited from birth.
Soru, Tekkai, Shigan, Geppo, Rankyaku, Shigan.
He tried each one. They worked perfectly.
His raw strength hadn't increased, but his combat power had jumped at least fivefold.
He could now easily crush the Straw Hat crew.
So what if he was ugly? In the One Piece world, strength is everything.
Feeling great, Arlong sat back comfortably and asked in his mind, "System, any missions?"
This world is full of danger. Doing missions and getting stronger is the only way.
[Ding! Main Quest issued: Overthrow the World Government and establish the Divine Dragon Empire. No time limit. Reward: Ability to travel through space and time.]
[Side quests: Become close with qualifying beauties to activate! Each activation grants one Bronze Treasure Chest.] [Additionally, reaching certain affection levels with a beauty will grant extra rewards.] [Host may open the panel to view personal stats and beauty info.]
Travel through space and time? Go back home and drown the Little Days country in nuclear wastewater?
Following the system's instructions, Arlong opened his status panel.
A holographic projection appeared in his mind:
Host: Arlong (Sawshark Fishman) Age: 41 Techniques: Navy Rokushiki, Iron Teeth Technique, Shark On Darts, Shark On Gears Current Quest: Overthrow the World Government → Establish Divine Dragon Empire Items: Zanba (sword) Beauties Collected: 0
While he was admiring it, a drunk fishman stumbled in, slurring:
"Big Bro Arlong, the boys wanna toast you!"
"I've got something to do. Go call Nami in here," Arlong waved him off.
He had been ruined by wine and women in the past. From today on — no more drinking. Focus on getting stronger.
Like every handsome reader here, his goals were:
Collect every beautiful female character into his harem. Kill Momonosuke. The main quest could wait; there was no time limit anyway.
The fishman wobbled away.
Soon, Nami walked in with a sweet smile on her face.
"Big Bro Arlong, you wanted to see me?"
Her tall figure and gorgeous face made Arlong's eyes light up.
She was still a little youthful, but far prettier than in the anime.
Crop-top floral camisole, budding 36B chest still growing, hot pants showing off long, straight legs.
Short-haired Nami from the early arcs.
[Ding! Detected a beauty that meets system requirements. Please improve relations with her as soon as possible.]
"Do I need her to fall in love with me?" Arlong asked mentally.
[No.]
The corners of Arlong's mouth curled upward. He was definitely eating Nami tonight.
He patted the sofa beside him. "Nami, come sit next to big brother."
"Is Arlong planning to eat me!? (°Д°)"
Seeing his wicked grin, an ominous feeling rose in Nami's heart.
That burning gaze was something she had never seen before.
"Big Bro Arlong, just tell me what you need," Nami said with a sweet smile, eyes curving into crescents.
She hid it well.
If Arlong didn't know the plot, he would never have guessed the hatred behind that smile.
"Come here!"
Seeing her guard up, Arlong dropped the smile.
"This is the last time I'm asking nicely."
Nami's face instantly paled.
Panic flashed in her eyes, but she covered it quickly and put on a placating expression.
"Don't be angry, Big Bro Arlong… I'm coming right now."
She was terrified he'd take revenge on Cocoyasi Village. She had no choice but to obey.
The moment she sat down, Arlong pulled her into his arms.
Nami jumped in fright and struggled instinctively, but his arm was like steel — immovable.
The difference in strength was overwhelming!
"Little cat burglar, behave. Don't squirm."
Arlong leaned close and breathed hot air against her ear.
The scorching breath made Nami's whole body tense. Trembling, she asked, "A-Arlong… what are you doing?"
Nami: ?(o﹃o?)
What the—! He's really going to eat me!?
"Starting today, you are my woman!"
Arlong declared domineeringly.
Nami: 乂(?Д?三?Д?)乂
Her pupils shrank in shock. She couldn't believe her ears and stiffly raised her head.
She had imagined countless horrible possibilities — even being literally eaten.
The one thing she never expected was Arlong wanting to sleep with her.
Arlong had always looked down on humans; he would never mate with one.
Arlong grinned, showing his sharp teeth. "Of course, I don't like forcing people. You have a choice…"
"Nami, you don't want Cocoyasi Village destroyed, do you?"
System: ???
(╯°Д°)╯︵┻━┻ What kind of "choice" is that!?
Nami forced a stiff smile.
"Big Bro Arlong… didn't we agree that 100 million berries would buy Cocoyasi Village's freedom?"
They weren't even the same species. She had unfortunately seen "little Arlong" once — there was no way she could handle that monster!
And there was the blood debt between them. How could she possibly become his woman?
"Of course it still counts," Arlong answered cheerfully.
Nami barely started to relax when his teasing voice continued:
"Are you sure you still have 100 million berries?"
Nami: ???