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After dealing with the Nameless Pirate crew, Noir took all their money and loaded it onto his ship.
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Under the tearful eyes of the pirates, the ship with the master and his two disciples sailed away.
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Noir sat cross-legged on the deck, his eyes closed.
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He tried to comprehend the Observation Haki that the System had awakened in him.
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Originally, Haki required systematic learning and training to master, but Noir, with his Conqueror''s Disposition and the Way of the Conqueror, could learn it without guidance.
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His Armament Haki had already improved in this way, and now the same was happening with his Observation Haki.
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Although his beginner-level Observation Haki was difficult to control, it gave Noir significant perceptual abilities.
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He could feel wind, temperature, and presence more clearly. Most amazingly, it felt like a seventh sense, informing him of everything around him.
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This perception wasn''t tied to hearing, sight, or intuition; it felt like a natural ability.
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For the time being, Noir''s Observation Haki couldn''t passively detect his surroundings, but with concentrated effort, it still conveyed considerable information.
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On this large ship, for example, Noir''s Observation Haki quickly outlined four figures in the darkness of his mind.
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One was himself, two were the sisters, and the last one was... who?
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Who the hell is that?!
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A small figure flickered in and out of Noir''s perception, causing him to open his eyes in alarm.
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Could it be..?
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Noir hurried into the ship, Kaede and Naomi following close behind.
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He burst into the cluttered storeroom filled with crates of food, drink, and supplies provided by the villagers.
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One particular barrel caught Noir''s attention as it wobbled slightly, indicating that someone had recently climbed inside.
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"Stop hiding! Come out or I''ll cut you!" Noir threatened, his face darkening.
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After a moment''s hesitation, the barrel''s lid was gently lifted, revealing a sweet, smiling face.
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It was Nami!
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Speechless, Noir stared at the now alcohol-scented Nami and asked bitterly, "Why didn''t you stay home? Why did you follow me?"
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Nami, eyes sparkling, climbed out of the barrel and said excitedly, "You''re going to make money, right?! I want to go too!"
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Noir pinched her cheek in annoyance and scolded, "I''m going to fight pirates, Nami. You can''t come with me!"
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Nami, her face flushed from the pinch, was unperturbed and said cheerfully, "Stealing from pirates? I want to do that even more!"
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"What do you mean, stealing?! Chasing pirates is not stealing!" Noir, embarrassed and angry, rubbed her head with his fist.
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Despite the scolding, Nami didn''t understand the seriousness of the situation and continued to playfully tease Noir.
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Noir sighed deeply. They were almost at their destination, so it was impossible to send them back.
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He couldn''t just throw Nami overboard, could he?
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As the ship sailed on, Noir lounged on his deck chair again, while Nami was punished by holding a bucket of water in her back.
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Kaede and Naomi were assigned to watch over Nami.
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With their eyes wide open, the sisters stared at Nami all the way to their destination.
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Nami, annoyed, thought, "Where did my brother find these two idiots? Don''t their eyes get tired?"
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At the shore of Tandale Village, the ship slowly docked. Kaede and Naomi finally looked away, and Nami sighed with relief.
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After being stared at for so long, her nerves were frayed.
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Noir looked at the sisters, shocked by their red eyes. "Did they catch rabies or something?" he wondered.
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Kaede and Naomi reported energetically, "Master! Nami didn''t let up. We both watched her together!"
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Noir, confused, asked, "Why didn''t you take turns?"
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Kaede and Naomi exclaimed in surprise, "You can do that? Master, you''re so smart!"
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Smart my ass...
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Noir could barely keep from cursing.
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He could feel his IQ dropping around these three.
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Calming down, Noir walked towards the shore and instructed, "You two don''t need to follow me. Just keep an eye on Nami."
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"Well, you don''t have to watch her all the time. Just don''t let her wander off."
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Nami sulked, "Why can''t I come with you? I can help you!"
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Noir waved her off with a smile, "Next time, Nami. I''m off to, uh, hunt down pirates. Ahaha!"
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With an arrogant laugh, Noir disappeared from Nami''s sight.
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Nami stomped her foot in frustration, but soon turned back to the silly sisters with a sly smile.
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Heh heh heh?
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Meanwhile, Noir walked through a forest and soon discovered a village full of people who looked more like sailors than villagers.
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This was the place.
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Noir confirmed his destination and headed for the village.
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Nearby, a group of burly men in sailor uniforms carried heavy crates in pairs.
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A burly pirate, left alone, struggled with a crate and spotted Noir. His eyes lit up and he called out, "Hey, kid, give me a hand?"
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Caught off guard, Noir replied, "Oh, okay."
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He lightly lifted the crate, easing the pirate''s burden. The pirate laughed, "Thanks, kid!"
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"No problem."
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As they followed the group to the village gate, Noir noticed two pirates inspecting people at the entrance.
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Chatting casually with the pirate, Noir entered the village without arousing suspicion.
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One pirate guard asked the other, "Do you know this boy?"
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"No, I thought you did."
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Inside the village, the burly pirate patted Noir''s shoulder gratefully and then left with his companions.
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Noir overheard part of their conversation as they walked away.
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"Who was that boy?"
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"No idea, but he helped me with the box. Must be an intern."
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"Oh, got it..."