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After Doflamingo's death, Shin and his crew didn't linger in Dressrosa, but not before Shin helped himself to Doflamingo's entire fortune.
He wasn't about to leave it behind. After all, it would have just ended up in Akainu's hands, and why would he do the man any favors?
Besides, who was traveling with him? The one and only "Cat Burglar" Nami.
She wouldn't have left a single Berry behind.
"WHAT A MASSIVE HAUL! Are there any more wicked scoundrels like Doflamingo out there? We should deliver justice to the wicked."
Nami declared with righteous fervor, though a quick glance at her eyes told a different story. They weren't shining with a desire for justice—they were practically glowing with the symbol for Berries.
"You know, there are quite a few people like Doflamingo out there. So are even richer," Robin said with a smile.
Nami's eyes widened. Richer than Doflamingo? Was that even possible??
She had thought Doflamingo's wealth was already astronomical. To think there were people with even more...
"Robin, you're not lying to , are you?" Nami asked, a hint of suspicion in her voice.
"Of course not. Why would I lie to you? There are definitely people out there with more money than Doflamingo."
Robin shook her head, not a trace of deception in her expression.
"The Celestial Dragons. They're the richest people in the world. You don't doubt that, do you?"
Hearing Robin bring up the Celestial Dragons, Nami's eyes lit up even brighter. She nodded enthusiastically. "Alright, then! Let's go after the Celestial Dragons."
"Didn't that Flamingo guy say the Celestial Dragons were coming after us? We can just launch a preemptive strike."
Nami clenched her fist, her voice filled with determination.
"Well now, Nami. That's so serious talk. You're not even a little scared of taking on the Celestial Dragons? I have to say, I'm impressed," Shin said, a smile playing on his lips.
"Why would I be scared when you're here? As long as you're around, there's nothing to be afraid of," Nami replied with a grin.
Who gave her that confidence? Shin, of course. Nami was absolutely certain that even if they pissed off the Celestial Dragons, they'd be just fine.
"Besides, I've heard those Celestial Dragons are a bunch of pampered fools. They're nothing to worry about," Nami added, her dislike for them clear.
In truth, most of the world despised the Celestial Dragons. They paraded around as if they were gods, but in reality, they were nothing but useless trash.
"They've ruled this world for over eight hundred years. Do you really think they're just a bunch of pampered fools?" Olvia couldn't help but point out.
Anyone who underestimated the Celestial Dragons was bound to end up in a bad way. They had to be careful.
"Eight hundred years of rule... can you imagine how many Berries they've accumulated? Just think of all that Heavenly Tribute. I can almost see mountains of gold."
Nami's eyes were sparkling, completely tuning out Olvia's warning.
Even if they were strong, they couldn't be stronger than Shin. Nami had absolute faith in him.
"You're a hopeless case. I don't know what's so great about a few Berries," Olvia said, exasperated.
It was just Berries. What was the big deal? They already had enough to last dozens of lifetis.
But Olvia would never understand the mind of a money-lover. For Nami, there was no such thing as too much money.
The more, the better. If treasure weren't so bulky, she'd probably sleep on the pile Shin had given her every night.
"Olvia, you're just too shallow," Nami said, looking at her with disdain.
"Are you sure you're not the shallow one?" Robin couldn't help but defend her mother. It was clear who the shallow one was here.
"Fine, I won't argue with you about this." Nami glanced between Olvia and Robin. It seed she was outmatched in every category, so she decided to drop it.
In truth, Nami's obsession with money was understandable, given her childhood.
When she was young, her adoptive mother, Belle-mère, had been killed by Arlong because she couldn't afford to pay his tribute. After that, Nami had spent years trying to save up 100 million Berries.
A habit ford in childhood was not sothing that could be easily changed.
"Hey, Shin, when are we going to go after the Celestial Dragons?" Nami asked, sidling up to him.
"You're really eager, aren't you? Alright, how about this—when we do, you can be the vanguard. What do you say?"
Shin asked with a smile. Nami's face instantly changed.
"No way! Are you trying to get killed? I know my own limits," she said, shaking her head vigorously.
"So you want the rewards without putting in the work? Life isn't that easy..."
Shin looked at Nami, annoyed. Did she really think she could get sothing for nothing?
"By the way, do you rember what you said before?" Shin suddenly asked.
Nami paused, then looked at him with a puzzled expression. She had no idea what he was talking about.
"Looks like I'll have to jog your mory. You said you were going to put everything you had into getting stronger. Ring a bell? Want to help you with that?"
Shin asked with a smile.
"Ahaha, did I say that? I don't rember. I'm sure I never said that. Your mory must be failing you, Shin."
Nami laughed nervously, flatly denying it. It had been a heat-of-the-mont thing; she hadn't ant it. Now, she had no intention of following through. The thought of training so hard was just exhausting.
She'd rather be counting her money. That was much more fun.
Even if the amount never changed, she still found joy in it.
As for getting stronger... Nami figured it was better to just pass. Why suffer through all that? Wasn't it nice to just be a freeloader?
Even if she did train, she'd never be able to beat the real powerhouses. And as for dealing with small fry, her current strength was more than enough.
Thinking about it that way, Nami felt there was no need to get stronger at all.
"Hmph, you don't get to refuse this ti. And I won't let you,"
Shin snorted coldly, making it clear that he was going to force Nami to train.
"Aaaah! Have rcy!"
As Shin grabbed her, Nami couldn't help but scream. The thought of the miserable life that awaited her brought tears to her eyes.
But Shin showed no rcy. He wasn't about to let her off the hook just because she was putting on a pitiful act.
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