Their gazes met.
Kevin landed on the shore.
He saw Nico Robin rushing out from the crowd.
A very young Nico Robin.
They looked at each other, speechless.
"Come, from now on, I will protect everything about your future," Kevin extended his hand.
Nico Robin broke into a smile through her tears.
With utmost reverence, she placed her slender hand in Kevin's, entrusting her entire future to him.
"Your past nightmare has ended; enjoy the journey of your dreams," Kevin gently patted Nico Robin's back. "Welcome to the Crew."
He secretly admired Nico Robin.
Compared to the reckless behavior of a second-generation like Luffy on the high seas, Nico Robin's experiences were more commendable.
Only those who had truly faced the pressure of the World Government could comprehend its immense power.
Kevin had a cheat, but Nico Robin had nothing.
"Mm!" Nico Robin nodded gently.
"Come, meet your new companions; they will become trustworthy allies."
Kevin led Nico Robin aboard the Tomorrow.
The women looked at Nico Robin with curiosity.
Nico Robin was not an unknown person; she was quite famous on the high seas.
They had already learned everything about Nico Robin on their journey, feeling both sympathy and pity for her.
"Now that you're on the ship, you're safe.
You'll only be in danger when all the combatants like myself are gone," Hancock said, taking on Gion's absent role.
Stussy chuckled, "Nico Robin has joined us too.
I'm curious to see how the World Government will react; they'll probably tolerate us even less now."
Lily waved her fist, "We're not afraid of them."
Belo Betty said, "I admire you very much."
Makino added, "If you're hungry and want something to eat, just tell me."
Everyone gathered around Nico Robin, expressing their goodwill.
Nico Robin felt an urge to cry again.
She had not encountered such kindness since Ohara was destroyed.
Everyone she had met.
They all wanted to exchange Nico Robin for money, for her high bounty.
Even if they didn't want money, they would tremble at the mention of the World Government.
She had never encountered anything like today.
"Everyone...."
Nico Robin was so moved she couldn't speak.
The Sun and Moon Pirates were even better and more perfect than she had imagined.
At first glance, Nico Robin had the thought of living and dying with the Sun and Moon Pirates.
Accustomed to being betrayed.
And accustomed to betrayal, Nico Robin.
Had made up her mind.
The Sun and Moon Pirates would be her final destination.
"Captain, please guide me," Nico Robin bowed slightly.
A dazzling light emanated from her body.
She was 100% willing to join the Sun and Moon Pirates.
Twelfth member: Nico Robin!
Historian: Nico Robin [Paramecia Type - Hana Hana Fruit, Combat Power: 3562.]
Her combat power was not strong.
Compared to Nico Robin's nearly 80 million bounty, her strength was relatively weak.
The reason for Nico Robin's high bounty was not her strength, but her knowledge.
Her unique knowledge of reading Poneglyphs.
Her usefulness to Kevin was no less than anyone else's.
Moreover, Nico Robin's future strength would not be weak; after training, the Hana Hana Fruit had been developed quite well, and she even had new forms, potentially even being able to toy with the Sea Emperor Big Mom in the future.
"Let's go, time to rendezvous with Gion."
The Tomorrow.
Came quickly.
And left quickly, with almost no stop.
It was much easier than expected; Kevin had even prepared to wait for a month, but he didn't expect Nico Robin to arrive faster than the Tomorrow.
Kevin felt again.
Invading the Holy Land and gaining a good reputation was very important.
At least recruiting people was much easier.
Otherwise, even if a Sea Emperor came and used Kevin's method, it would be difficult for the cautious Nico Robin to willingly step forward and join.
...
...
At the same time.
North Blue, Mignon Island.
The pirate Dion Barreels, entrenched on Mignon Island.
Was toying with a heart-shaped Devil Fruit in his hand.
"The Ope-Ope no Mi, is it really that valuable? The World Government actually offered five billion Berries to buy it," Dion Barreels carefully placed the Ope-Ope no Mi into a box.
Five billion.
He had never seen so much money in his life.
With five billion, who would still want to be a pirate?
"What's going on, why is it so hot?" Dion Barreels suddenly felt very hot.
Mignon Island was clearly a cold island.
"Ang!"
A high-pitched phoenix cry, accompanied by the entire roof melting.
A scorching phoenix landed in the palace.
Slowly transforming back into human form.
Gion had arrived.
"Former Marine, is that the Ope-Ope no Mi in your hand?"
"Marine traitor, Vice Admiral Gion?" Dion Barreels looked at Gion in terror: "Why are you here?"
He quickly shielded the Ope-Ope no Mi behind him.
"The Ope-Ope no Mi is in your hand."
It was confirmed.
Gion moved instantly.
"Don't come any closer! If you come any closer, I'll eat the Ope-Ope no Mi....."
In front of Gion.
These pirates don't deserve to do anything else.
Gunshots and cannon fire melted into the burning Fire Phoenix.
Gion caught the Ope-Ope no Mi.
She transformed into a phoenix again, soaring into the sky, in less than a minute.
Gion was unwilling to waste any time.
It had been almost a month since she left Kevin.
Gion couldn't wait to go back.
The phoenix spread its wings and flew high into the sky.
At the same time.
Not far from the island, a Flamingo Pirate Crew ship was rushing towards Mignon Island.
"The Ope-Ope no Mi must not be lost again."
Doflamingo, on the ship, had a look of insane greed in his eyes.
Last time, the Mythical Zoan Phoenix Fruit was lost right before his eyes.
This time, he had to get the Ope-Ope no Mi no matter what.
No one could stop him.
Suddenly feeling something was wrong, Doflamingo looked up, staring blankly as the phoenix, leaving a crimson trail in the sky, disappeared into the horizon.
"A phoenix?"
Doflamingo felt uneasy.
No way?
It's them again.
"Quick, quick, hurry!" Doflamingo was frantic, desperately urging the ship forward, unable to bear the slow pace, he immediately used his ability to move towards the island.
What was left for Doflamingo.
Only a mess and burning corpses.
"Damn it!!!"
"Doflamingo, this is bad! Chief of Staff Tsuru's warship has appeared in the port."
"Chief of Staff Tsuru is demanding we hand over the Ope-Ope no Mi, saying it's what the World Government wants, or they'll attack us."
Upon hearing this.
Doflamingo spat out a mouthful of old blood.
"I haven't even seen a shadow of the Ope-Ope no Mi; Gion got it!!! If the World Government has the guts, they should go snatch it from the Sun and Moon Pirates. What's the deal with coming after me?"
Note:
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