Chapter 179: Afternoon on the thousand sunny! The Navigator's "Exclusive Territory"
The Straw Hat Pirates finally welcomed a rare, calm afternoon.
The camera slowly zooms in from the shimmering sea surface, which sparkles like crushed gold.
It settles on the Thousand Sunny, sailing steadily through the azure waves.
On deck, a "daily symphony" unique to the Straw Hat Pirates is leisurely playing out under the bright sunshine.
Luffy is sitting firmly cross-legged on the lion head, which is as brilliant as a sunflower.
For some reason, since the first day this ship was launched, Luffy has had a special fondness for this spot.
"Hey, Luffy! How does it feel? The view from this ship is great, isn't it!"
Below the lion head, Franky is holding a bottle of chilled cola that is emitting wisps of cold air.
He leans comfortably against the sturdy railing, looking up with great interest to chat with Luffy.
"It's not just the view! Straw Hat."
"I've installed countless hidden mechanisms in this ship that would make shipwrights all over the world drop their jaws!"
Franky pushes up his sunglasses, pointing proudly at various parts of the ship's hull.
"See that hatch on the side?"
"Hidden inside is a paddle-wheel system that can move against the tide! As long as you press the button on the console..."
"Ooooh!! Really?! That's so cool!!"
Luffy's eyes instantly turn into two shining stars, and he dances with excitement, "Can it transform too?! Can it fire lasers?!"
"Wahahaha!! As long as I'm here, anything is possible! SUPER——!!!!"
The two of them hit it off immediately, and bursts of exaggerated laughter erupt from the bow from time to time.
That laughter, accompanied by the sound of waves lapping, spreads to every corner of the ship.
However, at the other end of the lawn deck, it is a completely different scene.
On this lush green grass, Zoro is resting his head on his arms, leaning extremely comfortably under the thick mainmast.
Even though Luffy and Franky's laughter in front of him is loud enough to shake the sky,
he hasn't even opened a single eye.
The camera shifts to the thousand sunny's luxurious kitchen.
Sanji is wearing his crisp black suit, biting down hard on an unlit cigarette.
He is fretting in front of the oversized double-door refrigerator, which is stuffed with various ingredients.
"No... this absolutely won't do..."
Sanji is holding a small notebook, and his pen is flying across the paper, calculating something.
His other hand is rubbing his temples in frustration.
"Luffy can eat ten days' worth of meat for an ordinary person in just one meal..."
Sanji looks at the long list of food consumption data in his notebook and lets out a deep sigh:
"To maintain nutritional balance for everyone in this unpredictable and unknown sea..."
"This allocation of food portions..."
"Ah... so annoying!"
"I really want to put some laxatives in the food of that Marimo and the rubber idiot!"
Sanji ruffles his blonde hair irritably, sinking into the troubles of being a chef.
And outside the kitchen, in the central area of the deck,
a circle with an extremely weird vibe is sitting tightly on the grass.
The members of this small circle are: the long-nosed sniper Usopp, the blue-nosed reindeer doctor Chopper, the tongue-lolling, tail-wagging dog-gun Lassoo, and a cold and elegant Crow familiar with a red bowtie, Crow.
Usopp lowers his voice mysteriously.
He has a sketch spread out in his hands, filled with complex mechanical structures and explosive principles.
"Listen up, everyone."
"I had a flash of inspiration last night. If we take that new weapon we're developing,"
"and add the special explosive balls that Lassoo shoots out..."
"plus a bit of Skypiea's flame dial as propulsion..."
Usopp swallows hard.
"Its power could definitely level a small hill in an instant!"
"Ooooh!! So cool!!!"
Chopper cups his cheeks with his hands, his eyes turning into adoring stars again.
He has always had unwavering faith in Usopp's "great inventions."
"Woof woof!!" Lassoo seems to understand the important role he plays in this and wags his tail excitedly.
With a soft "click,"
the wooden door of the Survey Room, painted with an exquisite sea chart pattern, is gently pushed open.
Nami was just in the spacious and bright Survey Room,
using the latest Chart Plotter and compass to detail the route they've taken since leaving Water 7.
She walks onto the vibrant lawn deck, greeted by a gentle sea breeze with a faint hint of salt.
Nami closes her eyes comfortably and takes a deep breath of this free air.
Then she looks up at the clouds in the sky, which are as white and soft as cotton candy.
"The sun is bright, and the air pressure is at an extremely stable normal value."
"The wind is a steady southeast wind, and the ocean currents show no signs of abnormal whirlpools..."
As the top Navigator on the sea, Nami draws her conclusion based on her physical senses and rich experience.
A bright smile blossoms on her face:
"It's perfect sailing weather! At this rate, we'll reach the next island soon."
Nami stretches luxuriously and satisfiedly.
Today, she is wearing a tight, bright orange camisole paired with ultra-short denim hot pants.
This stretching motion outlines her pulse-quickening, perfect S-curve without reservation.
Her fair, slender waist is blindingly white under the sun.
In a great mood, Nami looks around.
She wants to share this good weather and good mood with her man.
However, she looks around but doesn't see that familiar figure.
"Huh? Where did Tatsuya go?"
Nami blinks in confusion, and then her gaze instinctively drifts toward the open-air lawn area above the deck.
The camera follows Nami's line of sight, slowly moving to the upper-level open-air lawn.
Two extremely comfortable beach lounge chairs are placed here.
In the middle, there is a small round table with cold drinks and snacks.
One of the lounge chairs was specially custom-made by Tatsuya for himself before they set off.
Not only is it a size larger than a normal lounge chair, but the cushion is also extremely soft.
At this moment, Tatsuya is wearing a pair of black sunglasses.
He is dressed in an extremely loose and comfortable deep blue casual shirt.
His short black hair flutters gently in the breeze, and his whole being radiates the lazy charm of a mature man.
Sitting on the other chair next to him is Robin.
Today, Robin is wearing a wide white sun hat.
Perhaps because the weather is indeed a bit hot,
or perhaps because she has finally welcomed true freedom, Robin's outfit is... very light.
A deep purple bikini-style top barely wraps around her proud fullness.
Her lower body is covered by a thin, see-through beach skirt, and her long, fair legs are faintly visible beneath the hem.
This kind of outfit, full of mature older sister charm,
makes even Tatsuya, who always considers himself to have excellent self-control, look over frequently in the gaps between drinking juice.
His gaze lingers on those breathtaking curves for a few seconds.
Robin doesn't mind Tatsuya's gaze.
Or rather, she doesn't dislike the feeling of being appreciated by him.
Her long legs are elegantly crossed, and she is holding a thick history book of ancient texts.
The two of them are chatting idly while enjoying the warm afternoon sea breeze.
Tatsuya rests his hands behind his head, looking at the birds in the sky, and says casually:
"Although you've already collected information on several poneglyphs during the first half of the voyage,"
"once we cross the Red Line and enter the New World, those stone tablets recording the 'Void Century' will likely be much harder to find than they are now."
Hearing this, a light smile plays on Robin's lips.
She reaches out a slender finger and gently flips a page of the ancient book:
"It will indeed be full of hardships and obstacles."
"But... for some reason, as long as you're on the ship, I always feel that things will go much more smoothly for us."
Robin turns her head, her eyes as enchanting as deep pools looking at Tatsuya with a hint of teasing:
"After all, Tatsuya, the incredible knowledge in your head, your foresight that sees through everything, and all those abilities of yours that defy common sense..."
"Sometimes, I think you're even more mysterious than those poneglyphs sleeping in the long river of history."
"Cough..." Tatsuya gives a dry cough, unsettled by Robin's slightly provocative gaze.
He just wanted to say something to tease her back.
In this moment of intellectual and ambiguous intertwining unique to adults,
"Da-da-da!"
The crisp sound of high-heeled sandals stepping on wooden planks breaks the silence.
Nami, walking quickly up the stairs, sees this scene at first glance.
Seeing the elegant and charming smile on Robin's lips,
seeing her light outfit that would make even a woman blush,
and then seeing Tatsuya's completely relaxed state...
Although Nami knows well that Robin is a trustworthy partner and that Tatsuya's heart is with her,
at this moment,
Nami couldn't help but puff out her fair cheeks.
A trace of inexplicable "jealousy" instantly welled up in her heart.
"What the..."
Nami mutters to herself in her heart.
"Secretly enjoying a world for two here behind my back, and what's with that look anyway!"
She doesn't say anything but directly takes brisk little steps and walks straight toward Tatsuya's exclusive lounge chair.
Under Tatsuya's slightly surprised gaze,
Nami unceremoniously turns around and plops right down.
She lies directly on top of Tatsuya!
"Ugh!"
Tatsuya lets out a muffled groan from this sudden "heavy blow."
You know, even if Miss Navigator has a great figure,
dropping down so solidly like that still has a certain amount of weight.
But that's not all.
Nami deliberately turns her body, like a cat looking for its territory.
She forcefully squeezes her supple, boneless body into the narrow gap between Tatsuya's chest and the back of the beach chair.
Using her body, which emits a faint scent of oranges, she perfectly cuts off the visual exchange of the chat between Tatsuya and Robin.
Feeling the soft touch on his chest and the scent of her hair lingering at the tip of his nose,
Tatsuya looks at Nami, who is squeezed into his arms like a food-guarding kitten declaring her sovereignty, and is suddenly caught between laughter and tears.
He lets out a helpless sigh.
But in his eyes, hidden behind the sunglasses, there is an overflowing, thick sense of doting and tenderness.
To prevent this restless little cat from falling off the edge of the beach chair at any moment,
Tatsuya can only stretch out his arms and tightly wrap them around her slender waist, holding her in his embrace.
Feeling the warmth of the solid chest behind her and the absolute sense of security brought by those strong and powerful arms,
Nami is like a Tatsuya who has won a territorial defense battle.
She snuggles in Tatsuya's arms, finding the most comfortable angle.
Then, she closes her eyes contentedly, as if she really just came to enjoy the afternoon sun.
But the slight upward curve of her lips betrays her extremely proud heart at this moment.
"Hmph, this is my exclusive spot."
Seeing this sudden scene,
Robin, beside them, doesn't feel the slightest bit of embarrassment or displeasure.
On the contrary, Robin rests her chin on her hand, her gaze soft as she looks at this pair of lovers squeezed onto one chair like conjoined twins.
A sea breeze blows by, fluttering Robin's black hair.
An elegant, mature smile plays on her lips.
"Hehe..."
Robin murmurs softly:
"Young Miss Navigator, this undisguised possessiveness..."
"Is truly cute."
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