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  As the crew neared Water 7, they searched for a suitable pce to dock. A man fishing from his small boat waved them down, catg their attention.

  "You there!" the fisherman called out. "Pirates 't enter from there. Go around!"

  The crew looked at each other, surprised by the casual tone of the man. Nami adjusted the helm, following his dires. As they turhe ship began to sail deeper into the city, the view of Water 7’s unique architecture ing into full view.

  "Wow! Everything floats!" Luffy excimed, his eyes wide with wonder.

  Robin chuckled softly, correg him. "Fufufu, the isnd is built on a sunken city. Look at their base."

  The crew leaned over the railing, peering down into the water. They saw massive pilrs extending deep beh the surface, supp the floating structures above.

  As they tio sail through the city, another man, this one dining leisurely at a waterside café, called out to them. "Hey, you pnning to rob the city or something?" His voice was so nont that it caught the crew off guard. It was hardly the rea of someone who had just spotted a pirate ship.

  Luffy waved back, grinning. "Nope! We’re just here to see the sights!"

  The man raised an eyebrow but didn’t seem ed. "If you’re just sightseeing, you should dock at the back of the isnd. There’s a small peninsu there where you tie up your ship."

  The crew nodded in thanks and tinued on their way, following the man’s dires. As they made their way around the isnd, Nami, steering the ship, gnced back at Coby and Robin, curiosity evident in her expression. "Why are they all so calm? It’s like they don’t care that we’re pirates."

  Coby chuckled, expining the situation to Nami. "Galley-La deals with pirates every day—pirates who e here to build or repair ships. But most of them are rotten, causing trouble to rob the pany. The folks at Galley-La are strong enough to hahem, so the citizens don’t worry. If any pirates make a se, they’ll get punished."

  The crew nodded in uanding, impressed by the reputation of Galley-La. As they sailed to the back of the isnd, they found a small peninsu perfect for dog the Going Merry. The ship was securely tied up, and the crew prepared to explore the city.

  Luffy, as eager as ever, grabbed one of the bags of gold they had taken from Skypiea. "Let’s go! City of Water, so excited!" he shouted, already hopping off the ship with his usual energy. Coby, Nami, and Usopp followed, with Coby carrying the of gold.

  Robin and Chopper decided to go shopping, with Sanji immediately to apany them—though it was obvious he just wao stick close to Robin. Coby watched them leave, knowing this would start the events leading to Enies Lobby. He chose not to interfere, uanding the importance of what was to e.

  As Luffy, Coby, Nami, and Usopp made their way into the city, they were immediately struck by the sight of the als running through the streets. Gondos and water buses zipped by, carrying people and goods across the waterways. The city was alive with activity, its unique architecture and vibrant atmosphere making it unlike any pce they visited before.

  "Wow! It’s like a maze!" Usopp excimed, his eyes wide as he took in the sight. "I bet I could build something like this!"

  Nami smiled, more focused on finding their way to the bank. "Let’s not get lost before we even start. We o exge the gold and find this Iceburg guy."

  As they walked, Luffy spotted a vendor selling water meat, specialty of Water 7 and immediately rushed over. "Hey, these look good!" he said, his mouth watering.

  Coby joined him, grabbing a portion for himself. "Not bad," he ented after taking a bite.

  Nami rolled her eyes but couldn’t help smiling at their enthusiasm. "You two and your food…"

  With their stomachs satisfied, Luffy, Coby, Nami, and Usopp made their way through Water 7. After asking for dires from a few locals, the group finally arrived at a grand building that stood out even among the impressive architecture of Water 7. The bank’s massive doors loomed before them, ornate and imposing, clearly a pce where rge sums of money ged hands.

  They stepped inside fidently. The interior was just as grand, with polished marble floors and high ceilings. Clerks bustled about, tending to various ers, while a few guards kept a watchful eye on the proceedings.

  A well-dressed man at the front desk noticed them immediately, his eyes narrowing slightly as he took in their pirate aura. He approached with a practiced exaggerated fawning smile, b devotion. "Wele to the Water 7 tral Bank, the esteemed ers. How may I assist you today?" He lowered himself, almost prostrating.

  Nami stepped forward, her haing on the bag of gold Coby was carrying. "We’d like to exge some gold."

  The man’s smile widened, aioned for them to follow him to a more private area. "Right this lease. We’ll take care of that for you."

  They were led to a small, elegantly furnished room where the maured for them to sit at a table. Coby and Luffy pced the bags of gold oable with a satisfying thud, and the man’s eyes flickered with i as he eyed the tents.

  He carefully opehe bags, revealing the glittering gold inside. His expression remained fawning, but there was a subtle shift as he began to ihe gold pieces, weighing them in his hands and examining the markings. Luffy and Nami sat at the table, watg him closely, while Coby and Usopp stood behind them, arms crossed and their expressions far from friendly. The banker finally looked up, his smile now clearly forced.

  "Well, I must say, this is quite an impressive haul," the banker began, his tone dripping with false siy. "However, I must inform you that the market value of gold fluctuates, and—"

  Nami didn’t let him finish. She kicked her feet up onto the table, leaning ba her chair with a fident smirk. "Who do you think you’re trying to trick?" she asked, her voice sharp. "Not only is this gold pure, but it’s also a and has historical value. You’re not getting away with lowballing us."

  The banker’s smile faltered, but he quickly regained his posure. "Of course, of course," he said, waving his hands in a pg gesture. "I wouldn’t dream of it! But you see, there are certain fees and—"

  "Spare us the bullshit," Nami interrupted again, her eyes narrowing. "We kly what this gold is worth. We’re not leaving here with less than 350 million berries."

  Coby and Usopp took a step forward, their presening over the bahe man swallowed hard, his eyes darting nervously betweewo of them. He could feel the weight of their stares and knew he was ered.

  "Y-Yes, of course," the baammered, beads of sweat f on his brow. "350 million berries, no less."

  The banker’s hands trembled slightly as he hurried to finalize the exge, handing over three money briefcases filled with 350 million berries. Nami nodded in satisfa as the crew stood up to leave. This wasn’t all the gold they had taken from Skypiea, but it was more than enough for now.

  Luffy, Coby, and Usopp each grabbed one of the bags as they made their way out of the bank. Nami, her eyes gleaming with excitement over their haul, g to Coby's arm.

  As they walked through the bustling streets of Water 7, Luffy, ever the carefree oarted spinning his bag of money around, pletely oblivious to how close he was to dropping it into the al. Nami’s eye twitched as she watched him, and before he could tempt fate any further, she snatched the bag from him, carrying it herself.

  "Holy, Luffy," she muttered, clutg the bag protectively, "you'd lose your head if it wasn't attached."

  Luffy just ughed, not bothered in the slightest. "I wasn’t gonna drop it!"

  Coby grinned, shaking his head as they tinued on their way to Galley-La pany, the city’s top shipwrights.

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