12 Chapter 12: Cocoyasi Village

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Looking at the current World Source Energy, Byakuya gritted his teeth and reluctantly spent sixty points on World Source Energy.

[Fusion Degree 2%——3%, requires 20 points of World Source Energy]

[Fusion Degree 3%——4%, requires 40 points of World Source Energy]

The current system panel is as follows:

[Host: Byakuya]

[Template: One Punch Man - Saitama]

[Fusion Degree: 4%]

[World Source Energy: 40]

[Fusion Degree 4%——5%, requires 80 points of World Source Energy]

[Opening Exchange Shop, requires 100 points of World Source Energy]

Byakuya clenched his fists, feeling the powerful energy surging within his body. This sensation was enough to engulf him, making it hard to resist.

After looting all the wealth from Alvida's Pirate Crew and taking some provisions and fresh water, Byakuya returned to his original small boat with Coby. 

After all, Alvida's ship was in a sorry state after the battle, and the deck was in a terrible mess. 

If they were to tidy it up, they would probably be half dead from exhaustion.

Upon returning to the boat, Byakuya realized that he might have acted too hastily. 

He hadn't left a navigator to guide the way. 

Looking at Coby beside him, Byakuya asked with regret, 

"Coby, can you understand navigation charts?" 

Taking the navigation chart, Coby furrowed his brow and replied earnestly, "I've learned a bit about this before. The navigation chart for the East Blue should be fine." 

Byakuya breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's good. Can you check how far we are from Loguetown now?" 

"I estimate it's still about ten days away." 

"Ten days??? But when I left, they said it only takes eight days from Squall Island to Loguetown, right?" 

After hearing this, Coby began carefully searching for the location of Squall Island on the map. 

Then he said, "If I'm not mistaken, you've set off in the wrong direction." 

"Damn it!" 

"So, what's the nearest island to us now?" 

"It's the Island of Dawn and Conomi." 

Byakuya's eyes gleamed as if he saw World Source Energy and the adorable Nami waving to him. 

Wait, Nami seems to be underage now, that's too wicked, I must dispel such wicked thoughts! 

"Hmm... Then let's go to the Island of Dawn and Conomi!"

With Coby, the semi-navigator, Byakuya's subsequent navigation went much smoother. In less than half a day, they successfully reached Cocoyasi Village. 

Byakuya leaped off the ship and said to Coby, "Stay on the ship, and don't wander around." 

Stepping onto the soft sand, feeling the warm sunlight. It must be said that the environment in the world of pirates is quite nice. 

Byakuya walked along the forest path for a while and soon spotted Cocoyasi Village, along with the unmistakable Fish-man buildings in the village. 

Byakuya squinted and smiled, "My World Source Energy, get ready for Daddy's favor!"

Just as Byakuya was about to charge straight to the Fish-man base, a crisp and pleasant voice suddenly came from not far behind. 

"Hey! Who are you and what are you doing in our village?" This voice... sounded familiar. 

Byakuya turned around and was greeted by a head of orange hair and a fair, adorable face.

Those lively eyes stared straight at Byakuya without a hint of fear. 

On the exposed left shoulder was a tattoo. 

If Byakuya wasn't mistaken, the person who suddenly appeared in front of him should be Nami, the navigator of the Straw Hat Pirates. 

What a coincidence!

As Byakuya assessed Nami, she was also sizing him up. 

Nami had just buried the stolen money and happened to see Byakuya when she came out of the forest. 

When she saw Byakuya planning to enter Cocoyasi Village, she hurriedly spoke up. After all, the village belonged to the Fishmen.

If the Fish-men saw a stranger, they would probably kill the person on sight. 

Nami continued persuading, "You'd better leave this island early. It's very dangerous in the village." 

Byakuya knew Nami was kind-hearted and was concerned for him, so she advised him to leave.

However, the danger in Nami's eyes wasn't much of a concern for him. 

Byakuya smiled, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." 

Seeing Byakuya's handsome face and warm smile, Nami's cheeks turned slightly red, and her voice unconsciously softened. "B-But... the village is dangerous."

Looking at the somewhat shy Nami, Byakuya thought to himself, 

"I'm more dangerous than they are." 

"By the way, who are you, and why did you come to our village?" Byakuya casually replied, 

"I'm a marine. I heard there are pirates causing trouble here, so I came." 

When Nami heard that Byakuya was a marine, her expression turned sour.

It was because of the Marines' inaction that Arlong had been dominating Cocoyasi Island for years. 

This made Nami's perception of the Marines not very good. 

However, when Nami heard that Byakuya had come to deal with the Arlong Pirates, she was stunned, the chill dissipated, and disbelief filled her beautiful eyes. 

"You said..."

"Lead the way. Every second wasted is torture for you and the villagers." 

"Just you? It's very dangerous to go alone." 

"I'm very strong! Just trust me and lead the way." 

For some reason, Nami, feeling entranced, led Byakuya to the Fishman's lair.

Perhaps it was Byakuya's gentle smile and the confidence in his words that made Nami subconsciously believe what he said.

Half an hour later, the two stood at the entrance of the Arlong Pirates' lair. It was only then that Nami realized what she had done. 

She didn't want Byakuya to sacrifice himself in vain! Even though Byakuya was the Marine she despised. 

But from Byakuya's incredibly confident words, Nami felt a long-lost hope.

For Nami, as long as there was a chance to take down the Arlong Pirates, she wouldn't hesitate, even if it meant her own life. 

After much hesitation, Nami asked, 

"Since you dare to come alone to take down the Arlong Pirates, you must be very strong, right? And your position in the Marines must be high too?"

In the Marines, the stronger you are, the higher your position, that's common knowledge on the high seas. 

Byakuya didn't directly answer, "Is this where the Arlong Pirates stay?" Nami subconsciously nodded. 

"Then that's enough!" Byakuya put on his gloves, braced against the wall with one hand, and exerted force. 

Spider-web-like cracks spread across the wall hundreds of meters long.

In Nami's terrified eyes, the wall collapsed with a thunderous roar, the sound echoing throughout Cocoyasi Village. 

Countless villagers came out to see what had happened, especially when they realized the sound came from the direction of the Arlong Pirates' lair, they grew even more worried. 

They feared the Arlong Pirates might target the villagers again.

Byakuya stepped over the rubble of the collapsed wall and said calmly, 

"My name is Byakuya, and my current rank is Marine Ensign." 

Nami watched Byakuya disappear from her sight, her delicate face filled with confusion. "Since when... have Marine Ensigns become so strong?"

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