Sailing: This Bounce-Bounce Fruit is a little different.

Chapter Fifty-Two: Reality X Fake!

"I can't say for sure that I saw it..."

Somewhat hesitant, Gaimon said with a wry smile, "I did see a large, deep pit on the top of the rock, and several treasure chests were piled up inside the pit..."

"I was probably too excited at the time, and I couldn't believe my eyes. As a result, the rocks crumbled, I slipped, and fell straight down, landing precisely in this treasure chest where I passed out..."

"When I woke up, not only was I trapped in the box, but my pirate crew brothers had all gone out to sea and disappeared..."

"So, for the past twenty years, I have never given up hope. The less I see those treasures, the less I want to leave, and gradually I have gotten used to it."

"Ok?"

Huang Hai thought for a moment, then asked in surprise, "You said before that we were the first people you'd interacted with in the past twenty years? Has no one else come here during this time?"

"Furthermore, as a member of a pirate crew, didn't your captain and crew notice that someone was missing?"

"Maybe it's because I have a low profile..."

Gaimon smiled wryly, "I was also puzzled at the time, but then I realized there were over two hundred people in the pirate crew, so it made sense. After all, there were countless people who wanted to go to sea and become pirates back then, so they didn't need me..."

"Regarding the question you raised earlier... indeed, people came during this period, several times in fact. However, they were all pirates looking for treasure..."

"To prevent the treasure from being discovered, I scared them all away with [The Forest's Punishment]... I'll never forget that treasure I saw atop the rocks!"

"But it's all because I'm trapped in this box! For twenty years, I've used every means to protect this treasure here!"

"Until time passes, until you arrive..."

"If possible... I wonder if you could help me fulfill my wish!"

Gaimon looked at his aged skin and hair and said with a self-deprecating laugh, "I feel so foolish to have spent my whole life guarding this unknown treasure..."

"Right now, I have no other thoughts. I just want to be sure that my choice back then was definitely the right one! My choices over the past twenty years haven't been wrong!!"

"As for the treasure... if there really is any, you can take it if you want."

"Then what are we waiting for!" Nami's eyes lit up as she urged, "Uncle Gaimon! We'll definitely help you fulfill your wish!"

"It's nothing serious, absolutely no problem!"

"That's wonderful!" Gaimon showed a relieved expression, glanced at Huang Hai who seemed unmoved, coughed, and said, "Then I'll lead the way, follow me..."

With that, he turned around and ran towards the location of the giant rock on the island, his short legs sticking out of the box.

See this.

Nami, who was following behind, seemed to have calmed down and leaned close to Huang Hai, whispering, "Hai! Do you think what he said is true?"

"Could it be that they've set a trap in the forest, waiting for us to follow them before ambushing us..."

"He can't be that stupid..."

Huang Hai shook his head and pondered, "I don't know if you've noticed, but the parts of his body that are exposed and touching the box, whether it's his arm or the area below his knee, are already dented and deformed..."

"Judging from the situation, it's probably true. And the strange smell on him is obviously from not showering for a long time, coupled with his hair that's tangled like seaweed and his pale beard..."

"This all suggests that what he said might be true... As for whether he's lying or setting a trap..."

"It doesn't matter... as long as his combat strength doesn't exceed my expectations, neither of us will be in any danger..."

"Of course, if you're worried, I don't mind letting this knife see blood."

"No, no, no, I was just saying that!"

Seeing Hai raise his knife, Nami was startled, and couldn't help but recall the horrific hellish scene in Orange Town. She immediately shuddered and shook her head.

During the time we spent together, I almost forgot that this cheerful and gentle Hai was someone whose fighting spirit was unforgettable.

Seeing that the other party was about to make another move, Nami decisively chose to stop them.

After all, Uncle Gaimon didn't seem like a bad person. If Hai really killed him, he would probably suffer for the rest of his life.

Let's remain vigilant for now. If something really happens, Hai's ability to fly will definitely protect him.

And so, amidst Nami's wild thoughts, the three of them gradually approached the center of the island.

The trap that Nami had anticipated did not appear during this time.

Apart from occasionally encountering some strange and unusual animals and beasts, the rest of the journey was relatively peaceful.

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"This is it..."

Ahead, Gaimon stopped, looked up at the enormous rock that seemed impossibly high but was actually only a dozen meters tall, and said with emotion, "It's been a long time since I've been here..."

Why didn't you ask others for help in the past?

Looking at the extremely ordinary giant rock in front of him, Huang Hai frowned slightly and said, "If you were able to bring us here, then others should have been able to as well during the past twenty years..."

"I don't trust anyone!"

Gaimon said with a somewhat dejected expression, "Perhaps it's because my obsession was too deep in the past, plus no one has set foot on the island in recent years..."

"Even those people from before, none of them are willing to speak to me after seeing what I look like..."

"I'm old, I don't have many years left to live!"

At this point, Gaimon stared at the top of the rock, a self-deprecating smile flashing in his eyes.

"Finally, it's over. Now I can finally get rid of you guys..."

"Leave it to us!"

Clenching her fist, Nami nodded firmly, turned to Huang Hai, and said obediently, "Please, Hai! You know I can't climb up such a big rock..."

"It's okay, I'll help you!"

Seeing the cunning glint in Nami's eyes, Huang Hai smiled mischievously, stretched out his right hand and grabbed her waist, while his left hand casually grabbed Gaimon's seaweed hair. Then, with a light step, he suddenly unleashed [Moonwalk] and took a single stride to the top of the rock.

Wow!

The unexpected action startled Nami, and even Gaimon was somewhat stunned.

however.

When the many treasure chests hidden in the deep pit in front of them came into view.

Immediately, their eyes lit up.

"Treasure! It's real treasure!!"

"It was in this scene that I finally saw them again..."

Chapter Fifty-Three: Heavenly Cloud Flow!

In the deep pit at the top of the rock.

There are a total of five treasure chests: two large and three small.

Perhaps due to wind, rain and sun exposure, the outside of the treasure chest was covered with rust, and even the clasps were corroded.

"Aren't you going to open it and take a look?"

Huang Hai put the two down and joked, "It's called a treasure trove, but it's really just five treasure chests. Don't be too disappointed if they're empty..."

"You guys do it."

Gaimon swallowed hard, looking somewhat nervous. With his hands restrained and not very flexible, all he could do now was watch helplessly.

It can't be empty inside, otherwise, what was the point of his twenty years of perseverance...?

"Leave the lock-picking to me, [Pirate Thief]!"

Nami, her eyes gleaming, found something resembling a wire on her person and scurried over to the treasure chest, where she found the rusty lock and began to unlock it.

Not long after.

Click!

With a soft click of the lock being opened, she easily opened the largest treasure chest.

Then, the second, third, fourth, and so on, until the fifth one was all opened.

"It's done!"

With a smug look on her face, Nami chuckled and walked back to the two of them, her eyes crinkling into crescents as she said, "Uncle Gaimon, I've unlocked the lock for you..."

"As the guardian of these treasure chests, you will be the one to open them yourself!"

Suddenly.

Gaimon was stunned for a moment, then looked at Nami with gratitude.

Although he was eager to see the result, he was deeply moved that the other party would still think of him after opening the treasure chest.

"Thank you... thank you all..."

With tears in his eyes, Gaimeng glanced at Huang Hai. Seeing that Huang Hai did not object, Gaimeng mustered his courage and took small, trembling steps toward the largest treasure chest on the right.

"Aren't you looking forward to it?"

Seeing that Nami could control her desire for money, Huang Hai said with interest, "Why not just open the treasure chest?"

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