In One Piece With Cheat Codes

Hometown

As expected, the final outcome of the battle with Arlong was Luffy's victory. Though it was hard-fought, when Luffy landed the final blow, collapsing Arlong Park, and shouted, "Nami, you're my friend!" Ryu knew it was all over.

That night, everyone celebrated their newfound freedom at a grand feast.

"Oh? Changing your tattoo again, little lady?" Ryu asked with a smile, standing outside the window as he watched Cocoyasi Village's doctor alter the Arlong tattoo on Nami's arm into an orange-and-windmill design.

"Isn't it bad to spy on a girl getting a tattoo? Though, if you're willing to pay a few Berries, I wouldn't mind!" Nami teased, sticking her tongue out at Ryu.

"Ah~ you're still you, after all! Seeing you this lively is enough for me. I came to say goodbye," Ryu replied with a grin.

"So soon? Why not wait until morning?" Nami asked in surprise.

Although Luffy was the one who ultimately saved Cocoyasi Village, Nami knew that if it hadn't been for Luffy, Ryu would probably have defeated Arlong as soon as he landed on the island. Now, understanding Luffy and Ryu's connection, she suspected that Ryu had intentionally left Arlong for Luffy to handle.

"After all, Luffy is now a pirate. It's good enough that I'm not arresting him; setting out together would only spark gossip!" Ryu shrugged, smiling.

"Is that so?" Nami looked outside at the navy members celebrating with Luffy and his crew, a bit surprised by the harmony.

"Of course. Otherwise, it would be—"

"What's your dream?" Nami suddenly interrupted.

"My dream?" Ryu was taken aback, looking at the serious Nami. He chuckled, saying, "If I told you, you probably wouldn't believe it."

"Why not?" Nami asked, puzzled.

"Luffy, tell her your dream!" Ryu didn't answer, instead turning to Luffy, who had just walked over.

"Pirate King! I'm gonna be the Pirate King!" Luffy replied earnestly, clutching two large drumsticks, his belly round and full.

"Well~ if you want to be the Pirate King, you'd better find yourself a Pirate Queen first!" Ryu laughed, recalling a famous saying about the Pirate King from his previous life.

"So, what kind of person do you think deserves the title of Pirate King?" Ryu continued with a grin, concealing his true thoughts.

"The freest person, of course!" Luffy replied without hesitation.

"Haha, I knew it! The freest person—nice! But if you want to roam that great sea without restrictions, you'll need more strength than you have now!" Ryu laughed, patting his thigh.

"Bleh! I'll definitely become stronger!" Luffy stuck out his tongue at Ryu like a child.

"And Nami, what's your dream?" Ryu turned to her with a smile.

"I want to draw a map of the world!" Nami's eyes sparkled with excitement as she answered.

"Haha, then you're on the right path with the Pirate King! Isn't that right, world's greatest swordsman?" Ryu took the cup of sake handed to him by Zoro, chuckling.

"And what about your dream? To become an admiral?" Zoro, wrapped in bandages once more, walked over with a large mug of ale.

"Admiral? That's far too easy to count as a dream!" Ryu shook his head after taking a sip.

"So, do you want to wipe out all the pirates?" Sanji, cigarette in mouth, appeared at some point, joining the conversation.

"That's not realistic either; pirates can't simply be wiped out!" Ryu glanced at Zoro, who was arguing with the doctor despite his injuries, drinking in front of her. Truly a death wish!