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Chapter 9: Fear�? Guilt? The
Man Has A Name

�Not�your real name? You changed your name�?� asked Nami a
little more than surprised.

�Aa�I wanted to start over�Have a
new beginning. So I changed it�� he explained.

�So then, what�s your real name�?� she asked.

�Nathaniel�but my sister used to call me Nate�� he said.

�Nate�� she repeated quietly and then she
stuck out her hand. �It�s nice to meet you Nate!� she said with a big
smile.

Blinking a few times, he finally smiled slowly and took her
hand. �It�s nice to meet you too�Nami�� he said.

�I definitely like that name better.� she said with a grin.

Laughing, he released her hand. �Aa�me
too�� he said. Then he frowned a bit. �By the way, where did he go�?� he asked.

Also frowning, she turned towards the closed door. �I have
no idea�but he�s been gone a really long time�� she replied quietly.

Suddenly, there was a loud noise outside. �Speak of the
devil�� said Nate as he glanced towards the door.

Standing up, Nami made her way outside with a frown. Just as
she stepped out, three suitcases were thrown at her feet. Gasping loudly and
crying out a bit, she jumped back, startled. �W-What�?� she questioned as she
looked down. �What are these�?� she asked as she looked up at him in confusion.

�Suitcases�� he replied with a look of sarcasm on his face.

Frowning, she puffed out her chest and lifted her nose. �I
can see that�What�s in them?� she asked not at all amused.

�Money�From the bounties�� he replied as made his way to the
bathroom.

That�s when she noticed the blood. Her eyes widened as she
followed him with them. �What�What did you do?� she whispered, afraid of the
answer as she gulped air.

Stopping, he turned towards her with a smirk. �I caught the
rest of them�Then I had some pussy turn them in for me�� he replied.

�Did�did you�kill�any of them?� she
asked as sweat beaded down her face.

Losing his smirk, he frowned. Then he walked up to her and
came really close to her face. �And what if I did�?� he asked in a low
challenging voice.

�Please tell me you didn�t kill anyone�� she whispered.

Scoffing in her face, he turned and walked away, not even
bothering to answer her. �Answer me!� she yelled as she felt her panic rise.

Stopping again, he turned a darker than dark expression
towards her. One she had never seen on him before. Taking a step back, she
gasped loudly as a hand flew to her throat.

�One��

That was all he said as he turned and made his way into the
bathroom. Feeling herself shake a bit, she hugged her arms and began to rub
them as she stared where he had disappeared to. That look had been so full of
hate and malice. She hoped to never see it again. Then his one word finally
reached her ears. �One�� she thought as she sunk to the ground and tears came
to her eyes. �He killed one�� she continued to think in shock.

As soon as he closed the door to the bathroom, he removed
his blood stained clothes and walked over to the shower. Turning it on, he
stepped under it and let the water run down his body as he placed both palms
onto the wall and leaned forward onto them. Then he began to shake violently.
Clenching his fists against the wall, he shut his eyes tightly as his breathing
became ragged and loud.

When he couldn�t control the shaking, he sunk to his knees
and grabbed his head as he placed it on the floor. He then began to growl as he
clenched his teeth harder. The shaking refused to cease. He began to take deep
breaths to force the shaking to stop. Maybe if he willed it, it would do just
that. However, it just wouldn�t stop. He let go of his head and hugged his arms
as he kept his forehead to the ground.

He hated it�This feeling�He wanted it to stop. He wanted it
all to stop. He wanted to forget, forget everything. He brought up his arm, and
slammed his fist onto the floor. At feeling the pain, he could feel the shaking
begin to cease. Taking deep, slow breaths, he finally began to calm down.
Opening his eyes slowly, he stared at the water as it flowed towards the drain.
Finally standing, he finished his shower and washing off all of the blood.

At hearing everything that went on, Nate stood and made his
way to the door. Opening it, he used the frame to lean on and then looked down
to see Nami sitting on the ground, hugging herself.

�What happened?� he asked.

She slightly turned to him, but didn�t show him her eyes.
�Nothing�� she said quietly as she sniffed.

�Not missing the
sniff, he frowned and then made his way to her slowly. Then he looked down at
the suitcase. �Did he�get the rest of the bounties himself?� he asked.

Turning to look back down, she only nodded. �Nami�what�s
wrong?� he asked as he attempted to kneel down next to her without reopening
his wound. Then he noticed her shaking. �Nami?! What
happened?! Did he hurt you?!� he asked, getting worried.

�N-No�He didn�t hurt me�� she said as she reached up and
wiped her eyes.

�Then�what�s wrong?� he asked frowning.

�He�He��

She was having a hard time saying it. �Nami?� he asked again
to encourage her to keep going.

�He�killed a man�� she whispered.

Eyes widening, he sunk further onto his shins. Then he
slumped forward as he frowned at her. �I�m sorry�� he said quietly.

Shaking her head slowly, she hadn�t moved from where she
was. �He is not Luffy�Luffy�Luffy
would never kill anyone�I don�t understand! Why�Why is he like this?� she said
as she began to cry again.

Frowning sadly, he reached out a hand and placed it on her
shoulder comfortingly. �I don�t know�� he said, not knowing what else to say.

xxxx

�Puru puru puru puru!�

Eyes widening, Jin removed his eyes from the two fighting,
and then dug around in his coat for his den-den mushi. After finally finding
it, he answered it. �Hello?� he replied to the person on the other line. Abel
turned towards his captain.

Listening for awhile, his expression became slightly
surprised as he furrowed his brows. �What�did you say?� he asked the person on the
other line.

�What is it?� asked Abel.

�Alright�� Jin finally replied as he hung it up slowly. He
didn�t look all that pleased.

�Captain?� asked Abel again.

Looking up at the two, both had
stopped and were now looking at him warily. �It appears�he has killed someone��
he finally said.

Both made loud, throaty responses as their eyes widened. �Wha-What?!� asked L.

Luffy�s expression turned into a deep scowl as sweat beaded
down his face. �Who�who did he kill?� he asked.

�It was a bounty�A man we had been searching for, for a long
while�I�m not saddened by it�He wasn�t the best of people�� he said.

�He was still a man�� said L as he frowned at Jin.

�He was not a
man�He was a monster�� said Jin quietly as he stared at L challengingly.

Nodding, L seemed to relent, but still had a frown. �Either
way�He needs to be stopped�� he said.

�Agreed�� replied Jin. Then he turned to Luffy. �I thought
your navigator would prevent him from killing anyone.� he said.

Luffy furrowed his brows deep, but didn�t answer. Shrugging,
Jin turned back towards the harbor. �Think your pose as set by now? We can
follow you�� he said as he turned his body to look at Luffy.

�I can ask N�Our ship is fast�� replied Luffy as he walked
past him.

�Well, we can tie a rope connecting to your ship and you can
drag us behind you�� said Jin as he watched him pass. Luffy only nodded as he
continued forward. �What�s his deal?� asked Jin when Luffy was out of ear shot
to L.

�His navigator is the same orange haired woman with me.�
explained L.

Jin�s brows rose up at remembering his reaction to having
greeted the orange haired woman earlier that day. �Oh�� he said. Then he
recalled another orange haired woman. �Ah! That�s right! There was a report of
another orange haired woman! She�wasn�t with him when he killed the man�They
would have said something if she had been.� he continued to explain.

�That could be why she never stopped him�� said L as they
both headed back to the harbor, Abel and the crew behind them.

Luffy climbed back aboard Sunny and looked right at N.
�Luffy?! I thought you and L were still training? What happened?� asked N at
seeing him.

�Something came up�Has the pose set yet?� he asked.

Frowning, she looked down at the pose. �No�not yet, but I
suppose it will set soon�� she said and then looked up at him. �Luffy, what�s
happened? Where is L?� she asked getting a little worried.

�I�m here.�

Looking past Luffy, L and Jin as well as the rest of the
crew climbed aboard. �L, what�s happened? Why did you stop early?� she asked.

Sighing, and looking a little saddened, L approached N.
�He�s finally killed someone�� he replied.

Her eyes grew large as she gasped loudly. �Wha-What...?� she whispered as sweat beaded down her face.
�Who�? Why..?� she managed to get out as her throat closed on her.

�Just some bounty scum, no one to be worried about�� said
Jin.

Glancing behind L, she frowned as tears formed in her eyes.
�Just some scum?! Luffy has a bounty! But he is not scum! He�� she started as
she felt her throat close more. �He�killed someone�� she whispered.

�Nami�� whispered L as he frowned sadly at her.

Looking up at him, she shook her head. �He killed
someone�I�� She seemed to be in shock. L walked up to her and wrapped an arm
around her.

�Trust me�I know all about the bounty�He was a sick
monster�It�s nothing to be sad about�� said Jin, not quite understanding her
reaction.

N seemed to be regaining her composure as she took a few
deep breaths. �It�s not the�bounty�I mean�it is�It�s just�� She tried to say.

Narrowing his eyes and seeing her watery eyes, Jin had a
feeling he did understand. �Oh�I see�It�s the fact that he took a life, right?�
he asked.

She could only nod as she hugged herself. �He is a bad
person Nami�� said L quietly to N as he squeezed her a bit.

�He�s still you�� she whispered as she looked up at him. He
only frowned down at her.

�We leave as soon as the pose sets�We need to get Nami away
from that�demon�� said Luffy as he walked to the front of the ship. �There�s no
way I can leave her with him�If he�� he started to say, but clenched his teeth.
He wondered what she must be feeling right now. Was she mad? Was she sad? Was
she scared? Had he hurt her again?

�From what I gather, she wasn�t with him at the time he
killed the man�� said Jin.

Turning to him, Luffy regarded him with furrowed brows. �Are
you sure?� he asked.

�Aa, my men would have said so if
she had been. That could be why he wasn�t stopped�.� he explained.

�Do they know if she is okay?� asked Luffy as he stepped
forward.

�Sorry, I haven�t gotten any reports about her�� replied Jin
with a frown. Luffy visible drooped at his reply.

�The pose�It just set�� said N as she looked down at the
pose.

�Good, then let�s get going!!� exclaimed Luffy.

Nodding, N turned to the crew. �You know what to do!� she
said.

�Aa!� they replied as they got to work.

xxxx

�I�m not going��

Frowning, Nami stared at D with displeasure. It was the next
day, and Nate was showing better progress. He had slept in the cot near the bed
the night before. Unfortunately, she hadn�t gotten away with having to sleep
with D. She had been a little uneasy and embarrassed about it since Nate had
been in the room. She almost had an argument on her hands when D decided he
didn�t like that he was in the room
at all.

However, he decided to let the issue go, not really caring
anymore. Now she was trying to convince him to go into town with her. However,
he was in another weird mood. She didn�t trust him alone with Nate in the
least.

�We need more supplies�and I could use the help carrying
some things�� she said weakly, knowing full well he wouldn�t lift a finger to
help her.

Narrowing his eyes, he crossed his arms. �I�m not going�� he
said.

Then an idea popped into her head. �You also need new
clothes, right? You got one of the few shirts you have bloody again�� she said.

�You can handle that�� he replied getting annoyed. Then he
turned and began to walk away.

�I guess I could!� she said cheerfully and then she turned
to Nate. �Sure you will be alright alone?� she asked.

�Aa�I will be fine�� he replied a little confused by her
sudden change in attitude.

�Good. I will get you some more clothes too since one of your
shirts has a hole in it�How about something colorful?! I love colors! I think I
might get you both something really colorful!� she said in an overly cheerful
voice. Then her eyes shifted to D�s back. Nate�s eyes widened when he realized
what she was doing. Then he smirked.

At hearing her words, D stopped in his tracks. Smirking to
herself, she turned to Nate, who also had a smirk at D�s back. Then he turned
to Nami. �Something colorful sounds wonderful, Nami�The brightest things you
can find!� he added.

Grinding his teeth, D turned around and glared at Nami. She
was smiling back at him in return. �Don�t you like colors?�

Nami looked through all the shop windows with a happy smile
on her face. D was walking right behind her with a frown on his and his hands
in his pockets. She had an inkling that he had a
dislike for colors, considering he only wore black and white clothing. She knew
mentioning colored clothes would raise his distrust in her selection of
clothing.

Stopping at a window, D stared at the contents inside for
awhile before walking in. Turning towards him with a curious expression, she
walked to the shop he had walked into. Looking inside, she watched him stop in
front of a glass piece. It had bright orange and red colors all through it.
Blinking slowly, she tilted her head as she watched him curiously. Then she
looked up at his face. His expression looked�almost shocked. His eyes were wide
and sweat beaded down his face.

�Excuse me��

Eyes widening in slight surprise, Nami gasped and jumped a
bit. Then she turned and then looked down. �Y-Yes�?� she asked. Next to her was
a small girl of about nine or ten.

�I was wondering�Can you�tell him thank you for me?� she
asked.

Blinking a few times, she stared down at the girl in
confusion. �Eh?� she questioned.

Turning towards the shop, the child looked nervous. �You�re
with him, right?� she asked.

She blinked and jolted up a bit as realization hit her. �Oh,
him!� she said as she turned towards D. �Yes�I am�� she replied to the girl.

�He�s�really scary�So�I didn�t want to tell him thank you
myself�Can you tell him for me�?� she asked as she looked back up at Nami.

�Tell him thank you? For what?� asked Nami as she looked
back to the child.

�He�saved me from that man�I think�he killed him�Good�That
means he can�t ever hurt me or touch me again�� she said with a slightly angry
expression.

Nami exhaled and inhaled loudly as her eyes widened as far
as they could go as she suddenly realized what this child was telling her. �Oh
my�� she breathed.

�Will you tell him for me?� asked the child again.

She could only nod as she quickly looked back at D who now
had the small glass in his hand and was staring at it.

�Thanks!� cried the child as she turned and ran off.

�He...saved her...She was...� Slowly stepping forward, she opened the door and went
inside. Slowly approaching him, she stepped up right next to him. He didn�t even
seem to notice her. �He was a child molester�� she stated.

At her words, D squeezed the glass he had in his hand,
causing it to shatter as he inhaled sharply, and his eyes turned wide and
pained. She gasped loudly at his having shattered the glass and jumped up in
complete surprise.

�Oi! You�re going to have to pay
for that you know!!�

�I-I�m sorry! Of course, we�ll pay for it!� said Nami as she
turned to the lady and then back to D.

Glancing down to his hand, she noticed blood dripping to the
ground. Paying it little mind, she looked back up at him. His expression hadn�t
changed. �You killed him�because of what he was�Because of what he was doing to
the girl�� she said.

Eyes twitching, he turned to her with a deep frown. �I don�t
want to talk about it�� he said as he released the glass he had in his hand.
Then he pushed past her.

Crying out a bit at his having shoved her to the side, she
gasped and turned. �Wait!� she called, but he didn�t stop. Frowning, she
watched him walk outside and then disappear past the window. Sighing, she
closed her eyes and then looked down at the broken, bloody glass. Then she
turned to the lady to pay for the damage.

After buying the needed clothes and supplies, making sure
D�s clothes were only black or white, she made her way back to the ship. She
really hoped Nate was okay. After having a great deal of trouble getting
aboard, she dropped everything and went to check on him. As soon as she opened
the door, he greeted her with a smile. Sighing in relief, she made her way
inside.

�Are you feeling alright?� she asked.

�Aa�I�m fine�How did the shopping
trip go?� he asked with a bit of a chuckle.

Frowning, she sat down next to him. �Not so good�� she
replied.

He lost his smile and tilted his head. �Why not? What
happened? He didn�t hurt you again did he?� he asked.

Nami breathed a bit of a laugh as she smiled at him and his
concern. She really did appreciate his concern. �No�He didn�t hurt me.�
she replied, but then she lost her smile. �A child approached me and asked me
to tell him�thanks for her�� she said.

�Who?! This crazy, psycho Luffy?!�
he asked in disbelief.

�Un�� she replied.

�Why?� he asked in confusion.

�She told me had saved her�from that bounty he had killed��
she said.

�Wha-What?!� he asked in shock. �He
actually saved someone?� he continued a little calmer, but in just as much
disbelief.

�Yeah�� she replied in a whisper.

�What�so, the bounty had this child�? Was it a boy or a
girl?� he asked.

�Girl�� she replied.

�Wait, was he�molesting her?� he asked with a deep frown.

�I think so�� she replied.

�He actually killed a man for molesting a child? Wait�I
thought he was a bad person�� he said as he looked confused.

�I�thought so too�I�asked him, but�he told me he didn�t want
to talk about it�When I had stated about the man�he seemed really�I don�t
know�� she said, not knowing how to explain his reaction.

�I don�t understand�� he said in complete confusion.

�Neither do I�If he isn�t a good person�then, why did he
save that child?� she asked more to herself.

Blinking and glancing down, Nate gave this question some
thought. �Maybe it had nothing to do with the child�but the man himself?� he
said.

�What do you mean�?� asked Nami as she furrowed her brows in
confusion.

�Well�maybe he has a thing for child molesters�Maybe he was
molested himself�� he suggested.

Nami gave a bit of a laugh as her lips quirked in a
disbelieving smile and looked at him nervously. �I highly doubt that�I doubt he
is the type to allow himself to be molested�I mean he is still Luffy�� she said
and then shook that thought from her mind.

�It was just a suggestion.� he said as he shrugged.

�No�I think there is something we are missing�I think he has
some good in him�I mean�he is still Luffy�� she said with a smile in
satisfaction and a nod. �Maybe I can get it to come out of him.� she said.

Snorting, Nate turned away from her. �Yeah�good luck with
that�� he said.

Pouting, she grabbed the covers and covered his face with
it. �I will try my best!� she said in her defense.

Laughing from under the covers, he pushed them out of his
face. �Alright�I believe in you�� he said.

�Hmphing� and smiling with confidence, she nodded, feeling
satisfied with her decision.

xxxx

�We should get there soon. However, they could be gone by
the time we get there�� said Jin as he frowned.

Nodding, Luffy turned back in front of him. He couldn�t wait
to get to this new island. He just hoped that Nami was still there.

xxxx

Sighing to herself, Nami hoped that she checked everything
right, they would be departing soon. Frowning sadly, she turned to the small
window in the kitchen that faced town. She hadn�t seen Luffy. She wondered if
they would be docking soon. Sighing a second time, she turned back to check the
supplies.

�Oi, do we have everything?�

Smiling, Nami turned towards the door. �I think so�Are you
sure there isn�t anything else you need?� she asked.

�Aa�I�m fine. Thanks.� replied Nate as he smiled in return.
He had gotten a lot better over the past few days and was now able to move
around freely.

Turning back to the supplies, she sighed a third time. �I�m
pretty sure this is everything�I should probably check the bathroom supplies
again.� she said.

�Don�t fret it�I will check�� he said as he walked out.

Smiling at the now closed door, she checked the fridge a
second time. So far her plan to bring forth D�s good side was a complete flop.
As a matter of fact, she hardly ever saw him. He would usually sit on the roof
in a spot where she couldn�t get to him, or was somewhere in town. She had been
with him for a little over three weeks now�and she still knew nothing about
him. All she knew was that he had serious anger issues and a hate for child
molesters.

xxxx

As soon as they docked, everyone hurriedly made their way to
the dock. �Alright�Everyone have on their disguises?� asked N as she turned and
looked at everyone.

�Yup!� exclaimed Luffy, who didn�t even have one, although,
he did wear a grin.

�Alright�You lead�� she said as she turned to Jin.

Nodding, Jin turned to lead them.

Zoro leaned towards Z with narrowed eyes. �You don�t think
this guy can really be trusted do you?� he asked quietly.

Leaning towards Zoro, Z wore a frown. �I honestly don�t
know�L is really good at keeping his word and would never betray someone he
promised to put his trust into. However, I don�t know this marine.� he replied
just as quietly.

�Aa�Luffy is the same way�� he said as he leaned back over.

As they walked, Luffy�s face broke into a deep frown.

xxxx

As soon as all the supplies were checked and rechecked over
and over again, Nami was satisfied that they had gotten everything they needed.
The next journey would be a little longer. It would take them a week and a half
to reach the next destination. She was a little worried, for she knew that the
Sunny was a fast ship. If they didn�t meet now, would they catch up to them on
the sea? She hoped not�She also wondered if they would find out about D�s
having killed that bounty.

Would Luffy want to come for her again if he found out?
Frowning, she made her way out onto the deck. Glancing around, she spotted Nate
making his way to her. �Everything�s been checked. We�re good to go.� he said.

�Where is he?� she asked.

�I don�t know�He hasn�t come back yet.� he replied with a
frown.

Frowning herself, she turned towards town and then gasped.
Furrowing his brows, Nate also turned towards the town, and then his eyes
widened. �You don�t think�?� he started to ask.

However, Nami had already broken into a run and hopped over
the rail. She continued to run as fast as she could.

As they continued to approach, Luffy clenched his fists
tightly.

L approached him and placed a hand on his shoulder. �All in
good time�� he said.

Turning back, he kept his frown.

Continuing to run, she didn�t stop. �Please, please don�t let it
be him...� Weaving in and out of people, she felt the panic in her gut
rise.

Stopping where he was, Luffy frowned deeper.

�She�s alright�� said N as she frowned in worry.

�Are you sure? I mean�look at him�� said Usopp nervously.

�I don�t know about this either�� said Zoro warily.

Beginning to pant as she ran, she finally reached the
destination. She stared at him in complete disbelief. He was there. �No�� she
whispered. �What are you doing?!� she screamed.

Sweat beaded down his face as he became nervous. He wasn�t
sure why he was nervous, he had wanted to see her. To make sure she was okay,
but now that he was here�

She stared at him in disbelief. He was just standing there
with sweat beading down his face. His eyes were wide and from what she thought
was fear. �Why�why are you here?!� she yelled.

He had wanted to come and see if she was okay, but�what if
she wasn�t? What if something happened to her?

xxxx

Nami stared at him in disbelief when he didn�t seem to hear
her. He only continued to stare up at the burning build with those same wide
eyes that looked pained.

Still panting from her run, she furrowed her brows at him.
�What�have you done�? Did you do this?!� she yelled taking a few more steps.

However, he still didn�t seem to hear her at all. Furrowing
her brows deeper, she turned to the burning building, and then turned back to
him. �O-Oi�Can you hear me?!� she yelled over the roaring flames.

Looking closer, she noticed he was breathing quickly and
hard. As she continued to watch him, she could have sworn he was terrified of
the fire. He seemed completely frozen in place.

�Hurry up! Let�s get some water on this building!!�

Turning to the yells, there were some men bringing water to
the building. �Oi, move out of the way! We need to put
out this fire!� yelled one of the men to him. However, he still wouldn�t move.

�He�s way to close to those flames! Someone get him out of ther-Oi, look
out!!� yelled another man.

Gasping, Nami quickly turned back to him. Looking up, she
noticed a huge chunk of the building was falling down right where he was. Eyes
widening, she felt herself panic. �Look
out!!� she screamed as she sprinted forward.

She furrowed her brows deeper when he still didn�t move.
Picking up the pace, she ran as fast as she could. Leaping forward, she tackled
him out of the way just as the debris hit the ground.

�Gah!!�

�Kya!!�

Both hit the ground hard. They came to a rolling stop some
distance away. She could already feel the scrapes on her skin. Leaning up, she
looked down into his face. He looked bewildered and unhappy.

He was still breathing deeply and had sweat pouring down his
face. �What is the matter with you?!� she yelled.

Blinking a few times, she watched as a scowl formed on his
face. �What the hell are you doing?!� he bellowed as he shoved her off.

�Aah!� she exclaimed as she was shoved. Then she scowled at
his back. �Is that any way to treat to someone who just saved you?!� she
bellowed in return. Then she realized what he just asked as her face turned
surprised. Then her scowl returned. �What the hell am I doing?! What the hell were you
doing?!� she retorted.

�That�s none of your business!!� he yelled angrily as he
stood up and began to walk away. However, he glanced back over to the fire
nervously.

Getting up, she followed a long behind him. �What the hell is his deal�?� she thought
to herself in confusion.

xxxx

As they finally made it to the man, he didn�t have a very
pleased look on his face.

�What news do you have? Have you found them?� asked Jin.

�Yes sir�We did�� replied the man.

�And?!� asked Jin not liking the man�s expression.

�I�m sorry sir, but they left just yesterday�There was no
way we could keep them here�� he said.

Luffy made a loud noise at his words. �Left�?� he asked.

�Aa�I�m sorry�� replied the man as he placed a hand on his
head.

�Why didn�t you call me?!� yelled Jin in irritation.

�I�we�� started the man nervously.

�Ah, forget it!� yelled Jin in annoyance. �Can you at least
tell us her condition?� he asked.

�She�she looked fine, sir�There was no problems at all�� he
replied.

xxxx

Just as they made it to the ship, Nami stopped and glanced
back towards the harbor. He had never come�Sighing with a sad frown, she slowly
closed her eyes and turned her head back towards the ship.

�Nami��

Eyes twitching, she didn�t want to open her eyes just yet. �One more time...Just one more time...� she thought to herself.

�Nami��

Sighing deeply and slowly, she finally slowly opened her
eyes to see his face�He looked very
displeased at being held up. �Sorry I�I�m coming�� she replied. He had sounded
so much like him�The only difference, was he called her so coldly. There was no
cheerfulness in his voice�No, �I�m so glad to see you!� no happy laughter, no
grin. She felt tears come to her eyes. Blinking them away, she took the step
forward and boarded the ship.

xxxx

�I�m really sorry about this�� said Jin with a frown.

�It�s okay�At least we know she�s okay�� replied Luffy.

�Aa�� replied L.

�I�m just really surprised he was able to take out a bounty
of two hundred and thirty million beli with just one strike�� said Z.

�Aa�ripped out the guy�s
throat�That�s�really scary�� said Usopp as he shuddered.

�Aa�he ripped out the jugular vein�That must have been a
painful death�� added Chopper.

�Aa�I can�t imagine how that must have felt�� said Coby.

�I just can�t believe someone who is Luffy could�do that��
said Chopper.

�I wonder if he even uses his abilities�� said U.

�We definitely know he uses his bare hands like Luffy�� said
Usopp.

�Aa�so does L�� added Coby.

�From what I know, that guy was incredibly strong�He gave a
vice-admiral a great deal of trouble�To hear he was taken out so easily�� said
Jin, not able to finish his sentence.

�It means we have a long way to go�� said Luffy quietly.

Even if they had made it on time�there would have been no
way they would have won against him. A monster like that�and then he has
incredible strength. They had a great deal more training to do.

L turned a frown to Luffy. N only hugged herself as she wore
a sad frown. She couldn�t believe someone who was Luffy could just kill someone
like that. It had been with one hand, with no remorse, even if the man had been
a horrible person. The man had been a child molester. Did that mean there was
some good in this Luffy? Had they been mistaken? However, that was hardly
convincing considering what he�s done to them so far.

She couldn�t help but to be extremely confused by this
Luffy. He didn�t seem to make any sense what-so-ever. She did know he was still
cold and cruel. Neither Luffy nor L would have killed a man if they had come
across a man such as the one he had killed. They might have beaten him more
than any of their other enemies, but they would have never killed him.

�If it�s alright with you guys�I would like to help with
your training�� said Jin.

�Aa�I would also like to offer my help.� said Abel.

�Thanks�We could probably use it�� replied L with a huge
frown.

Luffy kept quiet. L was right, they could probably use it�They were going to need all the help they
could get�

To Be Continued�

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