
"How do you know all this?" Nami wondered why this person always tended to know so much.
"I did my research, read the paper. For years in my place there was nothing to do. Luffy and the others practiced while I couldn't because I was too strong." Ken had just shown his strength in front of them, but only he knew that this was not true for Ken. He wanted to learn the Haki Armament but he was very unsuccessful.
This is a form of suffering for Ken. But others don't think that way. They just label it as a show off. While Ken tells it all, Luffy and Hachi almost become best friends as they talk about different foods. Hachi loves to feed people and Luffy loves to eat.
Nami was a little uncomfortable seeing this but did not stop them. They soon reached the gates of Arlong Park. Arlong Park looks exactly like in the anime.
It was a multi-storey building built in the style of a Japanese castle and had a shark head on it. Above the shark's head was the pirate flag of Arlong fluttering in the wind. Without hesitation, Hachi opened the huge gate and slowly walked in with Luffy and the others.
Sanji and the others were already in a very alert state the moment they entered. They were here to fight so as not to eat like Luffy, who was still in his own dreams. Inside the park there is a small pool connected to the sea and beside the pool there are many chairs and tables. Arlong was sitting on one of the seats peacefully while Nezumi, the Navy Captain, was already standing with his subordinates, ready to leave the dirty place crawling along with the Fish Man.
But everything stops when Hachi enters.
"Yo guys, look I brought some Nami friends. This guy says that he loves takoyaki. We can have a banquet... Ahhh.. Arlongs..Ummmmm.. This man..." Hachi said those words nonchalantly at first but then he realized that he had made a big mistake. Arlong hates humans. Nami is an exception because she is useful to Arlong. But the others won't have any fun.
His face immediately turned ugly as he realized his own foolishness was bringing humans to Arlong. But Hachi is unaware that Arlong, his crew, and the navy have uglier faces than Hachi. No one cares about Hachi at the moment.
A few minutes ago, Nexumi was talking about the Straw Pirates. 'Speaking of the devil, and the devil comes'. This is a saying that rings in their heads.
"You... Ye... Ye.. You Straw Hat Pirates?" Nezumi looked trembling as he said those words.
"Oi... Look. I'm famous.. Haha... My poster is famous.. Haha..." Luffy laughed out loud.
"You're Kenny? The punisher?" Arlong spoke next while looking at the people behind. He had already noticed Nami and he already knew what might happen. He may have enlisted the help of these Straw Hat pirates and perhaps given them an excellent navigation 'service. Arlong had a good idea of how strong Nami's navigation skills were.
"I don't know why they gave such a nickname in front of my name, but I would definitely love to punish the navy here." Ken smiled wickedly as he looked towards Nezumi. He won't touch Arlong and his crew. It will be left to the crew to handle.
"What do you want to do? I'm in the navy... If you do anything to me, the navy will never leave you alone."
"The Navy has decided to give us a gift. Do I look like I care?" said Ken.
"Why are you here?" ask Arlong.
"To take revenge for what you've done to our friends all this time." It was Luffy who replied. He was in a happy mood all along with Hachi but when it came to Arlong he became much more serious.
He did not forget the main reason he was here!!
"Nakama? Nami's? hahaha, I don't remember how many times he cheated people for money and wealth. He'll do the same to you once he gets a better crew." Arlong said as he tried to wage a psychological war.
"He'll leave once you're in danger and get a better crew. Now he's leaving me and next time you're on the other side ....." Arlong continued spewing poison and was about to say more but suddenly Arlong saw a leg coming right across his face with incredible speed. Feet leave a beam of fire.
Arlong was not even aware when someone appeared nearby but it was too late to dodge. Plus he was proud of his Fishman body and thought he would be able to stop the kick with his hand. But he's wrong. As the legs connected with his hands, his muscles were unable to cushion the impact and Arlong felt his bones slightly crack in that one kick.
The kick was done by Sanji because he was annoyed that someone said evil words about Nami-san who he loved.
"Sorry Luffy, I cannot control myself!!"
"It's okay. Sanji, you just got a good place to train your own strength. You can do it here in front of these pirates." Luffy said with a big smile. He could already see that Sanji himself was enough for these people.
Hachi who was standing next to him finally realized that the people who had happily come with him were 'bad guys'.
'Straw Hat, how dare you trick me? You insult my takoyaki!! I will never forgive you." Hachi took out all 8 swords he had and pointed at Luffy.