Naruto: Copy System#703+704: Are You the Shallow One? I’m Still Scared of Dying

After Doflamingo’s death, Shin and his crew didn't linger in Dressrosa, but not before Shin helped himself to Doflamingo's entire fortune.

He wasn't about to leave it behind. After all, it would have just ended up in Akainu's hands, and why would he do the man any favors?

Besides, who was traveling with him? The one and only "Cat Burglar" Nami.

She wouldn't have left a single Berry behind.

"WHAT A MASSIVE HAUL! Are there any more wicked scoundrels like Doflamingo out there? We should deliver justice to the wicked."

Nami declared with righteous fervor, though a quick glance at her eyes told a different story. They weren't shining with a desire for justice—they were practically glowing with the symbol for Berries.

"You know, there are quite a few people like Doflamingo out there. Some are even richer," Robin said with a smile.

Nami's eyes widened. Richer than Doflamingo? Was that even possible??

She had thought Doflamingo's wealth was already astronomical. To think there were people with even more...

"Robin, you're not lying to me, are you?" Nami asked, a hint of suspicion in her voice.

"Of course not. Why would I lie to you? There are definitely people out there with more money than Doflamingo."

Robin shook her head, not a trace of deception in her expression.

"The Celestial Dragons. They're the richest people in the world. You don't doubt that, do you?"

Hearing Robin bring up the Celestial Dragons, Nami’s eyes lit up even brighter. She nodded enthusiastically. "Alright, then! Let's go after the Celestial Dragons."

"Didn't that Flamingo guy say the Celestial Dragons were coming after us? We can just launch a preemptive strike."

Nami clenched her fist, her voice filled with determination.

"Well now, Nami. That's some serious talk. You're not even a little scared of taking on the Celestial Dragons? I have to say, I'm impressed," Shin said, a smile playing on his lips.

"Why would I be scared when you're here? As long as you're around, there's nothing to be afraid of," Nami replied with a grin.

Who gave her that confidence? Shin, of course. Nami was absolutely certain that even if they pissed off the Celestial Dragons, they'd be just fine.

"Besides, I've heard those Celestial Dragons are a bunch of pampered fools. They're nothing to worry about," Nami added, her dislike for them clear.

In truth, most of the world despised the Celestial Dragons. They paraded around as if they were gods, but in reality, they were nothing but useless trash.

"They've ruled this world for over eight hundred years. Do you really think they're just a bunch of pampered fools?" Olvia couldn't help but point out.

Anyone who underestimated the Celestial Dragons was bound to end up in a bad way. They had to be careful.

"Eight hundred years of rule... can you imagine how many Berries they've accumulated? Just think of all that Heavenly Tribute. I can almost see mountains of gold."

Nami’s eyes were sparkling, completely tuning out Olvia's warning.

Even if they were strong, they couldn't be stronger than Shin. Nami had absolute faith in him.

"You're a hopeless case. I don't know what's so great about a few Berries," Olvia said, exasperated.

It was just Berries. What was the big deal? They already had enough to last dozens of lifetimes.

But Olvia would never understand the mind of a money-lover. For Nami, there was no such thing as too much money.

The more, the better. If treasure weren't so bulky, she'd probably sleep on the pile Shin had given her every night.

"Olvia, you're just too shallow," Nami said, looking at her with disdain.

"Are you sure you're not the shallow one?" Robin couldn't help but defend her mother. It was clear who the shallow one was here.

"Fine, I won't argue with you about this." Nami glanced between Olvia and Robin. It seemed she was outmatched in every category, so she decided to drop it.

In truth, Nami's obsession with money was understandable, given her childhood.

When she was young, her adoptive mother, Belle-mère, had been killed by Arlong because she couldn't afford to pay his tribute. After that, Nami had spent years trying to save up 100 million Berries.

A habit formed in childhood was not something that could be easily changed.

"Hey, Shin, when are we going to go after the Celestial Dragons?" Nami asked, sidling up to him.

"You're really eager, aren't you? Alright, how about this—when we do, you can be the vanguard. What do you say?"

Shin asked with a smile. Nami’s face instantly changed.

"No way! Are you trying to get me killed? I know my own limits," she said, shaking her head vigorously.

"So you want the rewards without putting in the work? Life isn't that easy..."

Shin looked at Nami, annoyed. Did she really think she could get something for nothing?

"By the way, do you remember what you said before?" Shin suddenly asked.

Nami paused, then looked at him with a puzzled expression. She had no idea what he was talking about.

"Looks like I'll have to jog your memory. You said you were going to put everything you had into getting stronger. Ring a bell? Want me to help you with that?"

Shin asked with a smile.

"Ahaha, did I say that? I don't remember. I'm sure I never said that. Your memory must be failing you, Shin."

Nami laughed nervously, flatly denying it. It had been a heat-of-the-moment thing; she hadn't meant it. Now, she had no intention of following through. The thought of training so hard was just exhausting.

She'd rather be counting her money. That was much more fun.

Even if the amount never changed, she still found joy in it.

As for getting stronger... Nami figured it was better to just pass. Why suffer through all that? Wasn't it nice to just be a freeloader?

Even if she did train, she'd never be able to beat the real powerhouses. And as for dealing with small fry, her current strength was more than enough.

Thinking about it that way, Nami felt there was no need to get stronger at all.

"Hmph, you don't get to refuse this time. And I won't let you,"

Shin snorted coldly, making it clear that he was going to force Nami to train.

"Aaaah! Have mercy!"

As Shin grabbed her, Nami couldn't help but scream. The thought of the miserable life that awaited her brought tears to her eyes.

But Shin showed no mercy. He wasn't about to let her off the hook just because she was putting on a pitiful act.

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“I’ve already learned the Six Powers. Why do I have to keep practicing?”

Nami complained, her elbows aching. She glanced at Kalifa, who was watching her with a whip in hand.

"Um, Kalifa... can I just take a little break? Just a short one, I promise I won't slack off after."

Nami pleaded pitifully.

But Kalifa's face remained impassive, devoid of any emotion. Did she really think she could sway her?

“NO.” Kalifa said coolly, pushing up her glasses. Her aura grew even more imposing.

Looking at the thorny whip in Kalifa's hand, Nami had no doubt she would use it.

"She really is Shin's loyal lapdog," Nami muttered.

"..." Kalifa heard her. Without a word, she cracked the whip in Nami's direction.

Using her Observation Haki to track the whip's movement, Nami used Shave to dodge.

“Sorry, Kalifa! I didn't mean it! Please forgive me!” Nami quickly apologized.

“Too late. Besides, this is a more effective way to train you. I'm sure Shin-sama won't mind,” Kalifa said flatly.

Looking at the incredibly serious Kalifa, Nami was filled with regret. She shouldn't have said that.

And even if she had to say it, she shouldn't have let Kalifa hear her. Now that she had, there was no way she would be let off the hook.

Nami wailed in despair and continued her training under Kalifa's intensified supervision.

“Not bad. You’ve improved.”

Two days later, when Shin came to check on Nami, he felt her progress was significant. However, Nami’s expression upon seeing him was anything but friendly.

She glared at him, looking like she wanted to bite his head off. In fact, she did—she lunged at him.

Unfortunately for her, Shin easily dodged. Nami could only stand there, fuming.

“Don’t blame me. You were the one who made that promise. I'm just helping you achieve your goal. Besides, it's not a bad thing for you.”

Shin said to Nami with a light chuckle. Getting stronger was definitely not a bad thing for her.

"Hmph, it's not a good thing for me either. It's too hard! Do you have any idea how close I was to dying from exhaustion?"

Nami complained, truly feeling like she was on the verge of death. This training was too much for her.

"But you're not dead, are you? And you made it through. I can call you a warrior now."

Shin gave Nami a thumbs-up with a smile.

"I'm just a girl. I don't want to be a warrior. I've heard warriors die young, and I don't want to die."

Nami retorted. She just wanted to slack off. Even if he forced her to train, she wouldn't budge.

“You’re a hopeless case.” Shin shook his head, looking at Nami.

"If you think I'm a hopeless case, then don't bother. I think I'm fine just the way I am."

Nami's eyes lit up as she suggested this to Shin. She didn't want to be molded into something she wasn't. She felt that as long as she had enough strength to deal with the small fry, she'd be fine.

"How about we find a good Devil Fruit for Nami?" Olvia suggested.

“I remember Nami saying she didn't want to eat a Devil Fruit,”

Hancock spoke up. Nami had indeed said that, and she still felt the same way.

The reason was simple: Nami didn't want to lose the ability to swim. After all, eating a Devil Fruit would turn her into a landlubber.

Especially when falling into the sea, she would be completely helpless, waiting for someone to rescue her. If no one came, she would just have to wait to die.

So, eating a Devil Fruit made her feel very insecure, especially since they were sailing on the open sea.

What if she accidentally fell into the water?

Nami was still very much afraid of dying. If she drowned instead of being killed by someone, wouldn't that be too miserable?

Of course, this was just Nami overthinking things. How many Devil Fruit users actually drowned?

Shin hadn't heard of a single one.

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"Shin, what should we do about the Celestial Dragons?" Robin asked Shin.

“Even if it’s just hearsay, the fact that the Celestial Dragons want to move against us is probably true. I think we should launch a preemptive strike,” Olvia said.

“I agree. I’d like to see how strong the Five Elders really are,” Hancock said, her hand resting on the hilt of her sword, her eyes shining.

"Yes, we should definitely strike first. We can't wait for them to come after us."

Shin nodded, then smiled at Olvia. "In that case, let's spread the word. Say that I'm going to wipe the Holy Land of Mary Geoise off the map."

“WHAT?”

Olvia was stunned. Did he just say he was going to wipe out Mary Geoise?

And he was just going to announce it?

"Yes. What's the problem with announcing it? Even if they know, can they change the outcome?"

Shin said with a faint smile. With his invincible power, why bother being secretive? That would be too boring for him.

“That’s right. That’s how it should be. Only this can show Shin’s invincible aura. I’m not afraid,” Hancock nodded.

"Alright. Since you've decided, I'll spread the news."

Seeing that Shin had made up his mind, Olvia didn't object. It was just spreading a message—a simple task.

As for the consequences, Olvia wasn't particularly afraid.

With Shin's strength, even killing an Admiral would be a piece of cake. No matter how much power the Celestial Dragons had accumulated, they were no match for Shin.

Since they were guaranteed to win, what was there to worry about?

“Let’s go. Prepare to head to the Holy Land of Mary Geoise,” Shin said.

With Shin's decision, the happiest person was, of course, Nami. Finally, she had a chance to go after the Celestial Dragons. This was a golden opportunity.

At this moment, Nami could already see countless Berries raining down on her. She was completely lost in her fantasy.

“Snap out of it. Stop daydreaming. You look like a fool. It’s embarrassing.” Shin knocked on Nami’s head, interrupting her fantasy.

Nami glared at Shin, but since she needed him to make her dream a reality, she didn't say anything.