One Piece: Call Me the Trainer

Year 1518 of the Sea Circle Calendar!

East Blue, Cocoyasi Village!

Night had fallen, and the sky was filled with stars.

Nami sat on the edge of a cliff, feeling the cold sea breeze against her skin as she gazed at the dark sea on the horizon. Her thoughts drifted back to six years ago.

That was the year the Arlong Pirates came. That was the year her adoptive mother, Bellemere, was shot dead for her sake. That was the year she had no choice but to agree to Arlong’s terms and join the Arlong Pirates to save her village. That was the beginning of all her suffering...

As she remembered, Nami’s eyes gradually reddened. “Bellemere, I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. I can’t avenge you!”

Suddenly,

“Do you want revenge? Do you want to save your village?”

A voice came unexpectedly from behind her.

Nami jumped and instinctively turned around.

A tall, unfamiliar figure came into view!

“Who are you?” she demanded.

“Someone who can help you get revenge and save your village,” the figure replied.

Nami frowned. “I don’t know what you’re talking about, and I don’t need your help.”

The figure wasn’t surprised. A faint smile appeared on his face. “I know. It’s not that you don’t understand, or that you don’t want my help or want to save the village. You just don’t trust me.”

After a pause, the figure said earnestly, “How about we make a bet? If you win, I’ll cover the money. If you lose, I’ll still help you get revenge. All you have to do is listen to me from now on and address me respectfully as... Trainer!”