One Piece: Getting Stronger by Writing a Diary

"That's true. There really shouldn't be any disgusting trash present during such a wonderful moment."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Miss Ain."

Hina nodded in agreement.

With repulsive trash like Spandam nearby, she felt it could affect her mood.

Since that was the case, Spandam should indeed be dealt with before they got down to business.

"Don't worry. I'll be right back."

Ain acknowledged her, picked up Spandam, and walked out through the prison doors.

One second later, Ain returned to the cell empty-handed.

"That was fast!"

Hina stared at her in astonishment.

Before she had even reacted, Ain had already taken Spandam away and thrown him somewhere.

Hina could hardly imagine the Ain of the past possessing this kind of speed.

Ain really is strong now.

I wonder whether Hina will ever become as strong as her.

Hina could not help thinking about it.

She then glanced at Arton, the person capable of creating opportunities.

Arton should be willing to give Hina one too.

Since she had already decided to join the Flameblade Pirates that Arton had founded, Hina naturally had more reason to hope she could obtain an opportunity from him.

After all, it was an opportunity with even greater possibilities than a Devil Fruit.

It was only natural for the strong-willed Hina to want one.

However, she also knew that Raki was still aboard Arton's ship and had yet to obtain an opportunity.

By the proper order, even if Arton was willing to grant Hina one, she should come after Raki.

Unless the opportunity Arton received next happened to suit Hina but not Raki.

Of course, Hina could accept receiving one after Raki.

Raki was, after all, a senior member of the Flameblade Pirates.

Although Hina was proud, she was not unreasonable. She understood perfectly well that those who came first should receive consideration first.

"Don't mind me. Please continue."

Ain extended her hand and spoke with a smile.

Although watching could not compare to participating personally, occasionally observing was still rather interesting to her.

"You're right, Ain. We really should continue."

The corners of Hina's lips curved upward as she spoke to Arton.

The thought that she might someday obtain a powerful opportunity from him, just as Ain had received the Ultear Template, made Hina want to repay Arton properly even more.

Whatever happened, she first needed to leave a clear and favorable impression of herself in his heart.

...

"Phew, it's finally over."

Ain watched Hina separate from Arton and released a long sigh.

While observing them, she had nearly lost control and joined in herself.

"Is it over? There should still be another step left, shouldn't there?"

Hina wiped her lips as she spoke.

According to the process in the manga, she had merely finished preparing Arton.

The main course should come next.

After experiencing an appetizer, Hina naturally wanted to sample the main course as well.

Having never experienced the main course before, she imagined how delicious it might be and unconsciously licked her lips.

"You're not wrong, but staying here for too long isn't appropriate."

"This is Enies Lobby, after all, isn't it?"

Ain reminded her.

...

Although Spandam had already been thrown into the sea to feed the fish, Ain and Arton had also cleaned up all the guards inside the prison when they entered.

In theory, no one should come here and cause them trouble now.

However, that was only in theory.

A high-ranking Marine or World Government official might arrive here at any moment.

Hina and Arton had already spent quite a while fooling around. Although Ain could understand Hina wasting so much time because of her inexperience, the conclusion remained the same: they truly should not continue wasting time on Enies Lobby.

Should anything unexpected happen, Ain felt she would have no way to explain herself to Nami, Tashigi, and the others.

There was also one more reason Ain could no longer keep watching.

If she continued, she felt she would be unable to resist joining them.

Once she joined, no one would be keeping track of the time or watching their surroundings.

"Ain is right. We really should leave."

"Besides, you've already thanked Hina properly."

"As for what comes afterward, wait until you've completely calmed down before making a decision."

Arton gently patted Hina's head.

Hina's approach had undeniably been effective. At the very least, Arton now viewed her more favorably and spoke to her in an even gentler tone.

"All right. Since Captain says so."

Hina nodded.

She knew Ain had a point. This was Enies Lobby, enemy territory.

If the pirates continued lingering here, something unexpected could easily occur.

Even if she wanted to experience the main course, she would have to wait until the situation had stabilized.

As for Arton telling her to think everything through carefully, Hina believed she had already done so.

She was going to have that main course!

"Let's go, you two."

"I'll take you out of here."

Once Arton had straightened his clothes, he glanced somewhat absentmindedly at Ain. Hina, seemingly lost in thought, waved a hand and was the first to walk toward the prison entrance.

"All right." Ain followed Arton, then suddenly said, "By the way, please let me bring Spandam's corpse with us."

"What do you need it for?"

Arton asked as they walked.

"I want to use him as my nomination certificate."

Ain's voice was resolute.

Just as Tashigi had used the Celestial Dragon she killed as a nomination certificate for Arton, Ain wanted to use the death of the high-ranking official Spandam as her own.

Although Arton had already granted her an opportunity, that did not mean Ain had no intention of going one step further.

Originally, she had planned to earn her nomination certificate by wreaking havoc across Enies Lobby alongside Arton.

However, Enies Lobby's defenses were much weaker than Ain had imagined—or perhaps Arton's infiltration abilities were simply too powerful.

They had snuck into Spandam's office and stolen two Devil Fruits, then rescued Hina from prison, all without alarming Enies Lobby.

So far, apart from Spandam, no one on the island had even seen her face.

Under those circumstances, their infiltration had not produced anything that could serve as Ain's nomination certificate.

She could only think of another method.

Conveniently, Spandam was exactly the solution Ain had in mind.

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