After stepping outside, Kain carefully lowered Zoro to the ground.
Having adjusted the bandages on his body, he applied a Universal Healing Patch.
“All right, now all you need to do is wait.” “But try not to get it wet.” “How terrifying…” Nami’s face turned pale as she looked at Zoro’s wounds.
“How are you even alive with injuries like these?” “Big Brother fought Hawkeye,” Johnny said while wiping away tears.
“Big Brother almost got killed by Hawkeye.” “Hawkeye, huh…” Kain looked at Zoro and smiled.
“Looks like you really do have the potential to become the world’s greatest swordsman.
Otherwise, that slash wouldn’t have just injured you; it would have cut you clean in half.” Hawkeye never showed mercy to his opponents.
But he didn’t mind sparing the life of a talented junior like Zoro.
Zoro didn’t respond.
Instead, he silently recalled Hawkeye’s figure from that day.
One day in the future…
He would definitely return that slash.
“Johnny, right?” “Yes!” Johnny immediately straightened up nervously.
“What orders do you have, Big Brother?!” He had clearly seen everything that had just happened.
This was another terrifying monster!
Most importantly, this guy had smiled as he blew people up.
That was way scarier!
“Relax, I don’t eat people.” Kain laughed.
“I’ll leave Zoro to you.
Take him further away from here.” “Yes, sir!” Johnny immediately picked Zoro up and hurried away with his companion, terrified that Kain might suddenly blow them up too.
There was no helping it.
That smile of his was just too frightening.
“What are you planning to do?” Nami asked curiously.
“Why are you making everyone move farther away?” “I’m going to blow this place up.” Kain glanced towards Arlong Park.
“I want to let all the bad memories disappear with this place.” The battle between Luffy and Arlong would be ending soon anyway.
Right at that moment, a figure suddenly flew through the air from the distance and crashed heavily beside Kuroobi’s body!
Taking a closer look… Wasn’t that Arlong?!
At this point, Arlong’s eyes had already rolled back, making it obvious that he was unconscious.
“So the Arlong Pirates have finally been defeated…” Looking at Arlong lying there, Nami felt the chains around her heart finally shatter completely.
From this moment onward… Cocoyasi Village was truly free!
“Yeah!!” “This is amazing!” “We’re free!” They were finally free.
After eight years.
An entire eight years!
How many eight-year periods did they have in their lives?
Finally, they were liberated!
Nami turned towards Genzo.
“Let’s listen to Kain and move farther away.” “Alright!” Genzo nodded, his face overflowing with joy.
They were finally free!
Once everyone had moved away from the area, Kain walked back inside and threw his most powerful remote-controlled bomb into the distant ruins.
Then he turned and walked away without looking back.
Once he was sure he was far enough away, Kain snapped his fingers.
“Explode!” “BOOM!” A true man never looks back at explosions!
The Arlong Pirates…
were completely annihilated!
“Nami!” Luffy shouted from the distant hillside.
“You’re my Friend!” “Mm.” Leaning against Kain, Nami nodded softly.
She also wanted to go back to that ship.
And now…
There was one more person.
Thinking of this, Nami looked up at Kain.
“Would you be willing to sail with me?” “Of course.” Kain smiled brightly.
“You could say that I’m the prince sent to you.
How could a prince ever be separated from his princess?” Out of the corner of his eye, Kain suddenly noticed Usopp running towards them from a distance.
It looks like he defeated his opponent too.
After the victory came the inevitable celebratory feast.
With true freedom finally achieved, the people of Cocoyasi Village let loose completely.
Everyone gathered together for a banquet that lasted three whole days!
“Hahahahaha!
So that’s how it is, you’re Nami’s man!’ Luffy laughed and slapped his thigh.
“In that case, come along with us!
Become my companion too!” Kain rubbed his nose and glanced at Nami, who was chatting with Nojiko in the distance.
He wondered if she had heard him.
“Ahem…
I suppose you could say that.” Kain coughed lightly.
“Since you’ve invited me so sincerely, I’ll join you.” “Damn it!
Does Nami already have a boyfriend?!” Sanji collapsed to his knees in despair, causing Usopp to roll his eyes.
“That’s enough already.” “Wait, Zoro… you’re seriously okay already?!” Usopp exclaimed in shock.
“Yeah, I’m fine now.” Zoro patted his chest.
“It’s because of the medicine patch Kain gave me.
I didn’t expect it to work this well.” ‘How much time had even passed?’ ‘Half a day at most.’ ‘Yet his wounds were practically healed already!’ Now he could eat meat and drink alcohol without any problems!
“Eh~?” “Kain’s that amazing?!” Luffy looked at Kain excitedly, stars practically shining in his eyes.
“So you’re a doctor?” “I’m not a doctor.” Kain waved his hand.
“I’m a scientist.
This healing patch was just something I accidentally developed.” “It can only heal external injuries.
Internal injuries and illnesses are still beyond me.
So we still need to find a ship’s doctor.” “There’s a country on the Grand Line with some excellent doctors.
We can check it out when we get there.” There was no way they could leave Chopper behind~ “A scientist?!” Luffy became even more excited, his eyes sparkling.
“That’s amazing!” Usopp looked similarly shocked.
After all, not just anyone could become a scientist!
“Calm down, calm down.” Kain waved modestly.
“I’m not as amazing as you think~” Though judging by the upward curl of his lips, he was clearly in an extremely good mood.
In the distance, Nami smiled softly as she listened to everyone talking.
At this moment, her heart felt safer than ever before.
“You only met that man recently, right?” Nojiko glanced at Nami.
“That’s not important anymore, is it?” Nami smiled.
“Or are you saying he hasn’t earned your approval?” “Of course not.” Nojiko rolled her eyes.
“I’m very satisfied with this future brother-in-law!” A scientist wasn’t something ordinary people could become.
Nami smiled softly and turned to look toward Kain.
Just as she was about to say something, she saw Genzo suddenly drag him away.
“Huh?
What’s Genzo doing?” Nami frowned and stood up, preparing to go check.
What if Genzo bullied Kain?
“You stay here.” Nojiko pressed Nami back down.
“Genzo has his own thoughts.
Respect them.” After all…
He was basically their father, too.
Meanwhile, Genzo dragged Kain over to a grave.
Sitting down beside it, he quietly began recounting his experiences and relationship with Nami and the others.
When he spoke about Bellemere, tears even glimmered in his eyes.
“Kid, I want you to promise me something.
No matter what happens, never let Nami cry again, understand?!” “Otherwise, no matter where you run to, I’ll drag you back and beat you to death!” “Alright.” Kain nodded and raised his cup of alcohol.
“This is a promise between men!” (End Of This Chapter)