Northern Dock, Water 7.
"Robin-san."
Urdaha, having completed his delivery mission, t with Robin. He used an honorific purely because of her eyes, those red pupils.
Eyes just like Alucard’s.
As one of the veteran mbers who had followed Alucard the longest, Urdaha didn’t understand the exact aning behind those red eyes. However, seeing that both Hancock and Scarlett also possessed blood-red eyes different from normal people, he had a vague idea.
"Hello."
Robin was currently wearing a pair of sunglasses, hoping to hide those conspicuous red pupils. She also wore a heavy coat with a hood to cover her hair, making her identity difficult to discern.
Though Urdaha was polite to her, Robin didn’t dare act arrogantly. She spoke very courteously to soone whose strength and status within the Immortals were far superior to her own.
"I just received word that Straw Hat Luffy’s crew has arrived in Water 7. Rember to complete the mission the Captain entrusted to you."
After giving this final reminder, Urdaha led his n onto the ship and departed.
A flash of reluctance crossed Robin’s face. However, having not yet been influenced much by the Straw Hat crew, her mind and body still belonged to the "Devil Child" who had struggled in the underworld for over twenty years.
"I’m sorry, Luffy... later on, you can take my life if you wish."
Robin spoke in her heart. Then, she suddenly threw off her coat and discarded her sunglasses. In an instant, the "Devil Child" Nico Robin appeared in the open, completely undisguised.
Right now, she was the target of a full-scale manhunt by the World Governnt and the Navy. The level of attention she received was almost second only to the Yonko.
The reason for all of this was that both the Governnt and the Navy had received Pluton’s design blueprints from Alucard.
The Navy received three pages, and the Governnt received one.
At this mont, Sengoku laid out the three pages Hancock had delivered on his desk, observing them intently.
But as for the Ancient Language written on them, he couldn’t understand a single thing, let alone decipher them.
"What on earth is written here?" Sengoku’s brows knitted tightly. He had wasted half a day and hadn’t understood a single word.
"It’s very similar to the script on the history rubbings I’ve seen before."
Chief of Staff Tsuru glanced at the blueprints and said, "But I can’t decipher it either. Currently, there is only one person in the world who is confird to be able to read this."
"Nico Robin."
Sengoku gave up his research and slumped into his office chair. "But rumors say she joined the Immortal Pirates."
At that mont, an intelligence soldier rushed into the office, saluted Sengoku, and reported, "Fleet Admiral, sir! There are rumors that Nico Robin has betrayed the Immortal Pirates and intends to reunite with the Straw Hat Pirates."
"Pffft!!"
The tea Sengoku had just taken into his mouth was sprayed out in one go.
"What did you say?"
Sengoku thought he had misheard and asked the soldier to repeat it. This sounded far too much like a fairy tale.
"Yes. According to intelligence, Nico Robin was acting alongside the Iron Arm Pirates under the Immortal banner, but she escaped from them in Water 7. Two days ago, the Straw Hat Pirates entered Water 7. Therefore, we speculate that Nico Robin’s actions are ant to break away from the Immortals and return to the Straw Hats’ side."
Now, even Tsuru couldn’t remain calm.
Betraying the Immortals to return to the Straw Hats?
Has Nico Robin gone mad?
The difference in strength between the Immortals and the Straw Hats was like the gap between a Sea King and a tiny shrimp.
Moreover, everyone knew what happened to those who betrayed Alucard in the past.
Has this woman, who has survived in the underworld for twenty years, suddenly lost her mind?
"Let’s set aside the reason why she’s doing this for now."
Tsuru spoke up, "Sengoku, she is currently the only survivor of Ohara who knows the Ancient Language. The Yonko don’t know this yet, but once they find out, they will stop at nothing to seize her."
"Mm." Sengoku nodded and ordered, "Send Aokiji and Fujitora to mobilize!"
Dispatching two Admirals at once... this was almost the level of a campaign against a Yonko.
But the current Robin was worth that much.
"B-but..."
The intelligence soldier said hesitantly, "The Governnt just issued a regulation. Nico Robin’s case is to be handled entirely by them. The Navy is not to interfere."
A glint flashed in Tsuru’s eyes. "I see. Has the Governnt realized Nico Robin’s importance as well?"
"Are you kidding ?"
Sengoku laughed in anger, pointing at the three pages on his desk. "Does that an I have to hand these over too?"
"Th-that... not for now." The soldier was so terrified he could barely speak clearly.
Tsuru then pointed out from the side, "While the fleet cannot be mobilized, Admirals have the right to act freely when they have no assigned missions."
Sengoku was startled and cursed himself for being too impulsive. He quickly said, "Call Fujitora and Aokiji here!"
...
Water 7, Area near the West Coast leading to Enies Lobby.
Robin was spotted by Blueno, a hidden mber of CP9.
Blueno had opened a bar in this area. After obtaining the information, he imdiately reported it to his superior, Spandam.
After his previous lessons, that waste Spandam had gained a bit of experience. He didn’t imdiately order an arrest, but instead ordered surveillance.
Robin, however, stopped in her tracks when she caught sight of Tony Tony Chopper of the Straw Hat crew. She said, "Co out. Is it soone from the Governnt or the Navy?"
Blueno was startled, but he didn’t co out imdiately, fearing it was a trick of Robin’s.
"Dieciséis Fleur!"
Robin crossed her arms, and several hands suddenly grew from Blueno’s body.
"Air Door!"
Seeing this, Blueno quickly activated his Door-Door Fruit ability, rapidly entering the atmospheric space and causing Robin’s move to fail.
"Shigan!"
In the next instant, Blueno opened an air door and appeared about ten ters above Robin’s head. His right index finger was extended, thrusting downward. Robin sidestepped and easily dodged his move, leaving the grounded Blueno stunned.
Didn’t the intelligence say Nico Robin was the type who relied heavily on her Devil Fruit? And that she hadn’t continued solid training because she was busy fleeing as a child? How could she have such an incredible physical foundation?
She was strong.
Robin’s shock was no less than Blueno’s. She looked at her own hands and feet, thinking in surprise, This power... it’s incredible.
Thinking of the mont Alucard bit her neck, Robin’s face couldn’t help but flush slightly as she touched the side of her neck.
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