Chapter 75: Sister Sister Guyina and Tashigi

"Finally here!"

Nami cheered exuberantly, kicking the mops and brooms aside, and was the first to step onto the dock.

She looked around curiously: "So this is Loguetown? It's quite prosperous!"

As natives of the East Blue, most had heard of Loguetown's reputation.

This was the hometown and birthplace of the Pirate King Roger, and also the place where he was executed and died; today's chaotic Great Pirate Era began right here.

With such fame, the town's scale was naturally not small; looking around casually, shops on both sides of the streets stood row upon row, a dazzling array selling everything imaginable.

People came and went, creating a remarkably lively scene.

"Over there, is that where Roger was executed?"

Sister Sister Guyina gazed into the distance; in the center of the square where the streets converged, the execution platform towered high, so clear that even from the dock, several streets away, it could be seen distinctly.

Doing this was originally the World Government's deterrent against pirates.

But after the Great Pirate Era began, all of Loguetown gradually became a popular sightseeing spot for pirates to visit.

Especially for pirates departing from the East Blue to head for the Grand Line, it was simply that if one didn't come here to take a look, one couldn't count as a true child of the East Blue.

"Let's all split up and look around; there are actually quite a few pirates coming to this island on a pilgrimage, but due to the presence of the Marine branch, even if disputes arise, generally no one dares to be too unrestrained, so the public order is fairly decent."

Siano glanced at the clock hanging at the bank's entrance: "In exactly two hours it will be lunchtime; let's meet at the square in the middle then."

"Understood, Captain!!!"

Everyone responded with a roar, splitting up and eagerly rushing into the streets and alleys.

Counting the days of previous deviation, they had drifted lonely on the sea for half a month; finally arriving at a commercially developed town, everyone was already bursting with pent-up energy.

Gin excitedly followed Zeff to purchase strawberry milk, while Sister Sister Guyina decided to stroll through nearby bookstores and weapon shops.

Meanwhile, Nojiko dragged Nami off to the streets crowded with clothing and jewelry stores.

This girl had sneaked out from home bringing very little; for these past few days she had been wearing Nojiko's clothes, so she definitely needed to buy some of her own.

"Would you like a tattoo, two beautiful Young Ladies?" The tattoo shop owner smiled warmly, soliciting business at the street corner.

"No interest." Nami and Nojiko simultaneously glanced down at their own smooth arms and curled their lips.

—What decent girl gets a tattoo!

On the other side.

Siano wandered aimlessly through the streets, primarily leaving things to fate.

In his memory, there were several named characters in Loguetown from the manga.

If he was lucky enough to fleece them, that would be best; if he didn't run into them, it didn't matter, as their value wasn't high anyway.

His true target, naturally, was...

Siano raised his head and looked toward the execution platform.

Having witnessed the death of the Pirate King Roger and also witnessed the curtain rising on the Great Pirate Era, surely it must be worth a lot?

It's just a bit too large; with a huge crowd of tourists gathered in the square to visit and check in, plus Marine soldiers guarding from the towers on both sides, making it vanish under everyone's watchful eyes would cause quite a commotion.

Waiting until the dead of night, when there are hardly any people, to make a move might be more appropriate.

Just as he was pondering this, a tall young man with green hair, wearing ear studs and a nose ring, walked straight ahead with his head down and collided squarely with Siano.

"Damn! That hurts like hell!!"

This hooligan-dressed youth immediately grimaced in pain, blood gushing from his nose, and hurriedly wiped it with the back of his hand.

What did this guy have in his chest? He felt as if he had just slammed into a steel plate; stars danced before his eyes, his head spun, and he nearly fainted.

"My apologies." Siano handed over a tissue, saying with a smile, "Wipe it off."

"Watch where you're going next time!"

The green-haired hooligan glared viciously, shoved his hands into his pockets, and swaggered into a nearby alley.

Once inside the alley.

He couldn't help but burst into laughter, nowhere near the angry demeanor he had just displayed; with a flick of his wrist, he showily produced a wallet from between his fingers.

"I say, Barto, you're at least a small underworld boss controlling a few streets now; you can't even collect protection fees, so why are you still doing this kind of thieving nonsense?"

A girl's teasing voice came from behind.

"What do you know, Dezaya."

Bartolomeo sneered, "This is called staying true to one's original intention; stealing that bit of money isn't important, it's mainly to experience the joy of when I was just a lowly hooligan."

"Take a guess..."

He turned around and shook the wallet at his childhood friend, "How many Berries are inside? Fifty thousand, a hundred thousand?"

Wait a second...

This texture feels wrong; Barto subconsciously looked at the wallet's inner compartment, peeled it open, and found it completely empty inside.

"It's actually zero!"

Dezaya doubled over with laughter, "Making such a big fuss about it, I thought you'd robbed a tycoon, but there isn't even a single bill!"

"Damn it! How could this happen!"

Barto turned the wallet completely inside out, not even finding a single coin, and was extremely frustrated: "That kid didn't look like a pauper, so how come his pockets were cleaner than his face!"

Oh well, everyone has moments of misjudgment.

"Forget about that; you've arrived just in time, Dezaya. I really liked the bracelet you gave me last time; I usually keep it tucked in my chest, reluctant to wear it, so I also handcrafted a small gift for you..."

He smiled as he reached into his chest, but suddenly his expression froze, "Hm?"

Immediately, the entire alley echoed with his anguished howl—"Where's my wallet!!!!"

【You sacrificed Bartolomeo's shell necklace and obtained 60 points】

【You sacrificed Dezaia's plastic bracelet and gained 40 points.】

"Five hundred thousand Berries, 100 points—not much, but since it was delivered right to my door, it'll do."

Siano chuckled lightly and stuffed the wallet into his pocket.

The local gangs truly have no manners.

Stealing the moment we meet? What kind of skill or level is that, daring to try and scam me?

Whistling a tune, he continued walking down the street in a light and cheerful mood.

……

Inside the bookstore.

"Justice Germa manga, Chapter 24, has been updated!!"

"Wow, really? Grab a copy for me too!"

"Hey, you brats! If you've got no money in your pockets, don't read for free! I'll give you five minutes at most; if you don't buy, scram!"

"Excuse me, passing through."

Sister Sister Guyina stepped around the children squatting on the floor to peek at the manga, tilted her head up, stood on her tiptoes, and reached for the copy of "Sword Forging Written Exchange" at the top of the shelf.

But almost simultaneously, another fair and slender hand reached out as well; their index fingers both landed on the book spine, nearly pressing shoulder to shoulder.

"Ah, sorry!"

Sister Sister Guyina immediately turned her head with an apologetic smile. "If you need it, please go ahead; I can look at something else."

The black-haired girl opposite her, who looked exactly like her, also gazed back with an apologetic expression.

Hm?

A mirror?

She pushed up her glasses, trying to look more carefully.

The girl opposite simultaneously pushed up her glasses and leaned her neck forward, until their cold nose tips bumped right into each other...

That incredibly real sensation made both of them widen their eyes in shock; staring at each other for a full four or five seconds, they finally let out a simultaneous scream:

"Eh————!!!"

(End of Chapter)