Chapter 16: Do You Really Believe in a Pirate's Promise

After a moment of silence,

Arlong picked up the Devil Fruit, examined it while smiling, and slowly said:

"That's right, the value of this Devil Fruit is worth one hundred million Berries!"

Hearing this,

Nami's lips couldn't help but curl up slightly,

however,

before she could say anything,

Arlong's next words made her smile freeze instantly.

"But our agreement was for one hundred million Berries! Not a Devil Fruit!"

Nami instinctively refuted:

"B-but the value of this Devil Fruit is at least one hundred million Berries!"

Arlong shook his head and said:

"Nami, I said our agreement was for you to exchange one hundred million Berries for the village and your freedom, not a Devil Fruit. This has nothing to do with value!"

"Then give the Devil Fruit back to me. I'll go sell it and bring you the Berries!"

Saying this, Nami reached out to snatch the Devil Fruit from Arlong's hand.

However,

the hand holding the Devil Fruit suddenly pulled back, dodging away.

He weighed the Devil Fruit in his hand and laughed loudly at Nami:

"Hahaha! Give it back? Why should I give it back to you?"

"Don't forget, you are an officer of the Arlong Pirates. Isn't turning over spoils of war what you're supposed to do!"

Hearing this,

Nami instantly became furious,

slammed the table hard,

and roared:

"Arlong! Don't go too far! Give the Devil Fruit back to me!"

As soon as these words were spoken,

Arlong's smile suddenly vanished,

and his entire face slowly turned cold.

He leaned his body forward slightly,

and said coldly: