Chapter 127: Chapter 127: Blooming For You!
"BB..."
Ace's pupils trembled as he watched Nami, her pretty face slightly flushed, approach him with bold yet strange steps.
"Using a Devil Fruit ability like this… Ace, you're really something," Nami murmured as she traced Ace's lips with her delicate fingers, her cheeks growing even redder.
"No wonder Vivi, Kaya, and the others all want to use their Devil Fruit powers to get closer to you, hoping to reach the realm of awakening. Ace, you really are..."
Hearing this, Vivi and Kaya's faces turned an even deeper shade of red.
"Ahem, well... that's just a man's idea of romance," Ace said, a bit awkward under Nami's bold gaze, but trying to remain calm.
After all, what man wouldn't have thought of using the Transparent Fruit's powers for something like this? Ace was nothing if not honest, even if caught in the act.
"So this is the famous 'man's romance'? Captain, every day with you reveals something new." Robin supported herself with one hand and rested her chin on the other, a playful, teasing smile on her face.
"I see... Ace enjoys this kind of thing," Kaya said, her face red as she stood up.
"Wow..." Ace's pupils quivered as he caught sight of Kaya's long, wet blonde hair, sparkling with droplets of water like a blossoming flower.
"And using the Shadow Fruit and Transparent Fruit for this..." Vivi added, her face also flushed as she stood, her blue hair gently swaying, creating tiny ripples.
"Do you really think your captain is so superficial?" Ace protested righteously, though his right hand had somehow already made its move on Nami's body.
Kaya and Vivi covered their mouths, giggling, no longer shy. They had no secrets in front of Ace anymore.
"Captain, you're so dishonest." Robin chuckled as she bit her lip playfully. "About the awakening of Devil Fruits, why don't you teach me more about aligning the mind and body with desire… tonight?"
Ace felt the heat rising in his body, his pupils trembling.
"Not tonight, Robin," Nami interjected, pressing her body against Ace. She turned her head and smiled softly. "Tonight, Ace, you'll teach me about matching the body, mind, and desire."
Nami lifted her pretty face, her misty eyes brimming with longing.
"As your captain, of course, I must respond to my crew's wishes," Ace replied, gazing fondly at Nami.
She was his first crew member, someone who held a special place in his heart. He gently stroked her long orange hair.
"Ah, I'll leave him to you, Nami," Robin smiled knowingly, her red lips curving beautifully.
Ace gave a thumbs-up toward Robin. Great assist, Robin!
Kaya and Vivi exchanged a glance and smiled. If it's Nami, they were happy to leave things to her tonight.
At the door to Ace's room—
"Click."
The door creaked open slightly, and Nami's head peeked out.
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A few minutes earlier in Kaya's room.
"Here, Nami. This is the medicine," Kaya said, her face flushed as she handed Nami a small vial. "It's the kind you take beforehand."
Nami was Kaya's first friend and Ace's first crewmate. Kaya had been looking forward to this night just as much as Nami had. After all, once Nami…
Seeing Nami take the medicine she'd specially prepared to prevent any accidents, Kaya's face blushed even more.
I'll be taking this myself soon, she thought.
The medicine, developed with Ace's help using the Realm of Comprehension, had no side effects.
Nami took the medicine, her typically bold face turning a little shy as she thought about what was about to happen.
"Kaya," Nami called as she stopped the blushing Kaya, who was ready to flee. "Can your ability be used remotely?"
Kaya paused, confused, but quickly understood. Nami had guessed what she was thinking.
With a red face, Kaya nodded bashfully.
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"Click!"
The door closed behind Nami, and Ace felt the warmth of her presence envelop him.
"Ace," Nami whispered, gazing into his handsome face, her beautiful eyes filled with emotion.
Biting her lip, she called his name again, "Ace..."
"Nami..." Ace's eyes burned with a fiery intensity, a feeling completely different from his Mera-Mera Fruit powers.
"Nami, I once promised that I wouldn't let you cry," Ace said, his words stirring a ripple of emotion in Nami's eyes.
He had made that promise to her back in Cocoyasi Village. And since then, being with Ace had brought her nothing but happiness.
"But tonight, I may have to break that promise."
"Wh—?!" Nami asked, her pretty face blushing as she quickly realized what Ace meant. She took Kaya's special medicine into her mouth to prevent any accidents.
"Ah!" Nami let out a small cry as she turned over, fully blooming for Ace at that moment.
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"You and Kaya's Devil Fruit abilities… used like this… it's really something else," Ace remarked, holding Nami close, his expression slightly amused.
Just moments earlier, Nami had used her Thunder Fruit powers to the extreme, sending waves of electrifying sensations through Ace. Crisp, tingling, and perfectly balanced, it was an experience like no other.
And each time Nami seemed to tire, a familiar yellow light would descend from Kaya's room on the second floor, infusing Nami with renewed energy and restoring her strength.
And so, the cycle continued many times over.
At this moment, Ace's eyes reflected a different light.
Ace suddenly realized that Nami had undergone changes, both physically and mentally, which left him surprised.
"Hu~hu~"
Nami lay atop Ace's chest, her breath steadying as her flushed face displayed a faint, intoxicating blush.
Hearing Ace's words, Nami lifted her head with some effort, gazing at him with a soft, mature smile.
"So even healing fruits are not omnipotent," Ace thought to himself. "Expecting them to restore physical strength infinitely is impossible."
At this point, Nami was utterly spent in both body and spirit, yet her expression was one of complete contentment.
"I wonder when it started," Nami murmured, resting against Ace's chest. "Ace... My dream has always been to sail every sea and draw the perfect nautical chart with my skills as a navigator. But now, there's something even more important."
She smiled warmly. "Sailing through all the seas with you, helping you conquer the Grand Line's treacherous weather, that's my dream now. The 'with you' part comes first. It's more important than anything."
She gazed into his eyes. "With the power of my Thunder Fruit, I'll help you become the king of the world. My captain... my love, will rule everything."
"And I will be your navigator, Ace."
Ace listened to her heartfelt confession, and a gentle smile crept across his face.
"Then together, we'll draw the most perfect map of the seas. My drawing skills are pretty good, after all."
Nami suddenly raised her head, laughing as she met Ace's soft gaze, her eyes shimmering with joy.
"Mm!" she affirmed, her focus sharp.
"Buzz!"
Suddenly, Nami was engulfed by the mysterious light of an awakening.
"W-what's happening?"
She stared in awe at the electricity crackling around her hands. She could feel it—if she willed it, the clouds above would turn into thunderclouds in an instant.
"My Devil Fruit… it's awakening."
"The Thunder Fruit is responding to your heart's desire," Ace observed, his sharp senses picking up on her transformation through his keen Observation Haki.
Nami marveled at the new power coursing through her, her smile deepening. "So... my strongest desire has always been you," she whispered to herself.
Her determination grew. "I'll use my navigation skills to help Ace master the Grand Line, fully unlock the potential of the Thunder Fruit, and help him become the king of the world. Together, we'll create the perfect chart of the New World."
Ace's voice broke through her thoughts. "The more you align with your heart's desire, the stronger the Thunder Fruit becomes, Nami. The final step in awakening lies in harmonizing your body and mind with that desire."
Nami blushed at his words, realizing how deeply she had immersed herself.
Now, after the fruit's awakening, she understood. All along, Ace's realm of comprehension had enveloped her, and through the constant cycle of exhaustion and recovery, her body and spirit had synchronized with her desires. This was the final push needed for her Thunder Fruit to fully awaken.
"Ace," Nami whispered, her voice soft but filled with confidence.
"Hm?"
"I think I can use it like this," she said, raising her hand.
"Boom!"
A deafening clap of thunder roared as some clouds above transformed into dark thunderclouds.
"Crackle!"
Lightning danced through the air, creating static in Ace's room. The energy rushed into Nami's body, making her grin mischievously.
Once a Logia Devil Fruit awakens, it can draw on natural energy to restore stamina, greatly enhancing combat capabilities.
"Ace," Nami purred, running her hand across her lips. "The night is still young."
Ace smiled back, ready to continue the night together.
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The next morning.
"Raki, today's food tastes a little off," Ace teased as he ate the breakfast Raki had carefully prepared.
Raki's face flushed. She hadn't gotten much sleep the night before—thunderous sounds had echoed from Ace's room all night long.
"Nami, congratulations," Robin said with a knowing smile. "Your Thunder Fruit has awakened."
Nami, now radiating a mature allure, acknowledged her friend with a smile. Late into the night, Robin had seen thunderclouds forming in the sky—she knew what it meant.
Robin's eyes sparkled. "Awakening the fruit like that... interesting."
Kaya, standing nearby, blushed as she clenched her fists. She had used her Healing Fruit powers to help Nami recover, and she, too, had felt closer to an awakening.
"It seems I was right," Kaya thought. "Now that Nami's succeeded, my turn is coming soon."
Kaya's beautiful eyes twinkled with thoughts.
"So this is…ahh."
Vivi's pretty face was also red.
Thinking again of what she was thinking about yesterday in the bathroom, and what brought her into contact with the realm of awakening,
It makes Vivi believe that if she wants to complete her awakening, she needs to complete the last step with Ace.
"...."
Raki and Conis looked at each other, their pretty faces blushing slightly.
Awakening, do we need to do the same thing with Ace?
Raki gave Ace a bold look.
Ace once said that if she wants to complete the awakening of Zoan, she must cherish her wild nature.
So Raki no longer hides her feelings for Ace,
Raki, who was born in Sandia, has the courage to love and hate.
If she likes someone, she will show him that she likes him!
Ace was the light of fire that saved her when she was at her most desperate.
So she is ready to give her all being to Ace!
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'S-should I also, be more proactive?'
Conis covered her pretty face that was a little hot, but her beautiful eyes twinkling at the thought.
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"hehe."
Looking at Nami, Nojiko's red lips were slightly raised.
My younger sister has accomplished it. As the elder sister, can I still be far behind?
Is it still possible to complete the Devil Fruit's awakening like that?
It seems that I have to work harder!
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Ace, who was eating suddenly felt the strange atmosphere at this time, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.
Did these girls misunderstand something?
How could Devil Fruit's awakening be accomplished through something like that?
Nami can complete the awakening in many aspects.
First, Nami's talent for climate control is extremely strong, and her desire to conquer the climate has been there since she was a child.
Second, after what happened last night, Nami found her true desire for Thunder Fruit and stress.
Because the core factor of that desire is to be with oneself, that's why the (good) mind can reach the point of awakening afterwards.
Coupled with the help of the healing fruit and the Realm of Comprehension, the body has also completed the matching of this desire,
Body and mind, at that moment, were matched,
Only then did she complete the awakening of Thunder Fruit!
If having sex could allow Devil Fruit to complete its awakening, people with awakened Demon Fruit power would have been rampant in this sea.
Besides, if that kind of thing can complete awakening, shouldn't Robin be the first one to awaken?
But Ace didn't say much when he saw the girls thinking about it.
Even if he told them, they wouldn't believe it.
In other words, what they believe is what they want to believe.
Anyway, he won't suffer a loss, but will make a lot of money.
The corners of Ace's mouth curled up slightly, eventually turning into a laugh.
"Merry! Head towards the Sabaody Archipelago at full speed!"
Ace laughed.
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After the Thunder Fruit fully awakened, Nami's strength rose to that of an ordinary Admiral level.
She can fight an admiral in the battle of attrition without losing.
With the impending war approaching, the Entei Pirates' combat capabilities were now more formidable than ever!
Ace could hardly contain his excitement, eager for a thrilling battle ahead.
Meanwhile, Nojiko, with her versatile abilities, was ready to handle any situation that came their way.
"Mm!" Merry responded enthusiastically, raising her small hands.
Beside her stood a slightly embarrassed Perona, gently rubbing her delicate, flushed face. Though things had ended well yesterday, a punishment was still in order. Yet, Ace found it difficult to be too harsh on her—her doll-like, angelic features always softened his resolve.
"Whoosh!"
Under Merry's expert control, the Going Merry accelerated to an astonishing speed, racing toward the Sabaody Archipelago.
Nami, standing at the side of the ship, swept back her windblown hair and gazed at Ace, who stood proudly at the bow, radiating a fierce fighting spirit.
A smile played on her lips. Nami, who usually avoided unnecessary conflict, found herself excited for the chance to showcase her power to Ace in Sabaody Archipelago.
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Meanwhile, tension hung thick in the air above Sabaody. It felt like the situation could erupt into chaos at any moment.