Luffy, how can you become the Pirate King if you don't work hard!

"Compared to this, why are you siding with the woman who just boarded the ship?"

"Nonsense, do you think I'm on your side?"

"Is it for the money?"

Nami was stunned. Had she been too obvious? Or could Nico Robin read her mind? She had actually read her mind all at once.

These words instantly touched the most sensitive nerve of the little thief cat.

but--

"Who said that!"

Nami, with her unyielding spirit, retorted, "Don't talk nonsense here."

"Alabasta is currently in turmoil. King Cobra has probably already emptied the national treasury in order to stabilize the situation and provide relief to the victims. Princess Vivi is even poorer than me. If you want, I have a lot of gold and silver jewelry on me."

Robin took a sip of tea, his voice languid and magnetic, "I really have no interest in those things."

Nami's eyes almost instantly switched from pupils to the Belial symbol (?), and her breathing became unconsciously more rapid.

She hadn't expected Nico Robin to pinpoint her weakness so precisely in an instant; this woman was terrifying!

How could she see through my biggest weakness so easily?! And this way of directly throwing money at me—no, tempting me with gold and silver jewelry—is just utterly despicable!

Nami's eyes darted back and forth between the gold coins and her choice, "I refuse!"

"Really don't want it?"

Robin made a gesture as if to remove the pair of earrings that shone with an extraordinary luster from his ears.

Nami, struggling internally, had a constantly shifting expression on her face.

She suddenly reached out and pulled the still somewhat bewildered Vivi to her side, forcing herself to remain calm as she shouted at Robin, "Stop spreading rumors! Who cares about your jewelry? Vivi can give me more than you can."

However, these words sounded somewhat lacking in confidence.

Vivi also looked embarrassed.

She might be poorer than Nami imagined.

Chapter 73 One day I will find a trustworthy partner

An alliance is formed when interests align.

Just like the mutually exploitative relationship between Robin and Crocodile, each had their own purposes.

Nami and Vivi, however, did not show such a united front against a common enemy as Robin.

The so-called division and transformation.

Robin had long since stopped believing in human nature.

"The sea is vast; one day, I will find a trustworthy companion..."

The familiar voice vanished in a flash. Robin lowered her head and took a sip of tea. As if she had expected Nami's reaction, she chuckled, "Don't underestimate this princess. She managed to infiltrate Baroque Works for two years and then easily join your crew. Don't you think that's impressive? What if she has other intentions, like wanting something?"

“We on our ship are even poorer than her.”

Nami didn't want to admit it.

"Don't be so rigid. Who says what you get has to be money? Can't it be a person?"

"Varied--?!"

This statement was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples.

Nami and Vivi exclaimed almost simultaneously, and the two subconsciously exchanged a glance before separating from each other.

If they were people, the image of one person would instantly appear in their minds.

"What nonsense are you spouting!"

Vivi was the first to bristle, her cheeks flushing red. "How could I possibly have those kinds of feelings for Luffy? Absolutely not!"

The more she tried to explain herself, the more flustered she appeared.

She's taken all the initiative!

Nami's expression changed several times. She glared at Robin, seemingly trying to find traces of mockery in the other's ever-calm smile.

She suppressed the inexplicable displeasure and excitement in her heart, and forced herself to steer the conversation back on track: "Enough, don't try to change the subject! Vivi, ask her about serious matters! What exactly is Baroque Works' plan?!"

“That’s right, Miss All Sunday. Since you’ve chosen to cooperate temporarily, tell us everything you know about Baroque Works and Crocodile’s plans!”

Vivi asked, "Where are those Baroque Works executives, and what are they doing?"

Robin didn't seem to mind the slightly awkward change of topic between the two. She gracefully crossed her incredibly long legs, leaned back slightly, and found a more comfortable position.

Actually, it wouldn't hurt to tell you.

Several of the high-ranking members of the Baroque Works have already appeared: Mr. 5 and Miss Valentine, who were defeated at Whiskey Peak, and Mr. 3 and Miss Golden Week at Little Garden... The rest are mostly active in or around Alabasta. I can give you a list of their abilities and general personalities.

But do you really think this information is that useful? To be honest, these subordinates aren't important to Crocodile. He can have as many subordinates as he wants. The real key issue is how you're going to deal with him.”

"What are his weaknesses?"

Vivi pressed on, "You've been by his side for so long, you must know his weaknesses, right?"

Robin picked up his teacup, took another sip, and smiled without saying a word.

Crocodile's fatal weakness is a crucial bargaining chip she uses to protect herself and hold onto it for a higher price, so naturally she wouldn't reveal it so easily.

The many conveniences offered to Vivi were just some of her little schemes; it doesn't mean Robin would halt her plans because of Alabasta.

In her eyes, even without Crocodile, Alabasta could not be considered a country without problems.

Robin looked at Vivi and said, "Even if you manage to defeat Crocodile, will the problems in Alabasta be completely solved? What do you plan to do to appease and resolve the issues with the people who are suffering because of the drought and the rumors spread by the dancing fans, those who are struggling because of years of rebellion and are ultimately being used by Crocodile, and the revolutionary army that has risen up in revolt?"

Vivi was taken aback by the question, but then a determined look appeared on her face: "The root of the domestic turmoil is the conspiracy of Baroque Works! As long as Crocodile's true colors are exposed and the civil war is ended, the country will surely regain peace and prosperity under my father's rule."

"Really?"

Robin shook her head slightly, neither confirming nor denying. "Excuse my bluntness, Your Highness. Before Mr. Crocodile intervened in Alabasta's affairs as a hero, this country didn't seem to be a paradise, did it?"

The heavy taxes and levies, the "heavenly gold" paid to the Celestial Dragons, are a heavy burden that the member states of the World Government cannot escape.

Even if King Kobra were a benevolent ruler, how could these long-standing problems be easily eradicated?

Weiwei was speechless for a moment.

Lies don't hurt, truth is the knife.

"Hey! This isn't the time to talk about this."

Seeing this, Nami immediately slammed her hand on the table to take control of the conversation: "Let's talk about the enemy in front of us first! You said the Little Garden was dangerous, what exactly happened?"

Have you ever heard of the giants?

"Giants?"

Nami and Vivi were both taken aback.

Robin said with a playful look, "That's right. Little Garden, that's an island that has preserved an ancient ecological environment. And on that island live two giant warriors from Elbaf—the Blue Oni Dorry and the Red Oni Brogy. They are engaged in a duel that has lasted for over a hundred years."

"A duel that's been going on for over a hundred years?!"

Nami gasped.

She did know that giants were a long-lived race.

But isn't it a bit of an exaggeration to say that it's a hundred years at a time?

"And what's even more unfortunate is that Mr. 3 of our Baroque Works and his partner seem to be using the duel between these two giants for something."

In other words, you will soon be facing not only cunning Baroque Works high-ranking agents, but also potentially the giants, the world's most powerful race.

Nami felt a sudden darkness engulf her vision, and her legs went weak.

Giants? !

Just imagining that enormous body that blots out the sky and that has the power to split mountains filled her with despair.

Luffy's ability to enlarge his fists is terrifying in the East Blue, and he has no rivals.

But those were real giants.

If we were to confront them, would this little boat even be enough for them to step on with one foot?! The Going Merry would probably be reduced to a pile of wood chips in an instant.

Robin had expected Nami and Vivi's reactions, but something unexpected soon happened.

boom!

The room door was suddenly pushed open.

Luffy stood at the door with a serious expression. His gaze quickly swept across the room, finally settling on Robin, before he strode over to her.

Chapter 74 The Blank Century

What can you do?

Luffy asked this question as soon as he came in.

Yes, that's right, the "One Piece Training Program" has caused trouble again. Luffy isn't worried at all about having Robin, who is supposedly an enemy, on his ship.

That's why Robin's Observation Haki is so strong, and Luffy's intuition, which is almost like having a third eye, shows that Robin has no hostility towards them.

In fact, her actions were more like those of a helper. That's why Luffy kept her on the ship.

Vivi and Nami looked like they were going to interrogate Robin, and Luffy felt he wouldn't get any answers. Since his crew day was over, he spent his time on the deck practicing swordsmanship with Zoro.

However, the time was very short, and the daily training time was already up. Luffy wasn't surprised by this, as he basically had to learn a round of training from Zoro, Sanji, Usopp, and others every day.

When faced with the choice between being a craftsman or using his brain, Luffy almost always chooses to stay with Nami.

Following the pattern, it should be with Vivi next, right? If it's with Labun, that's a bit of a headache. He just made an appointment with Labun to travel around the world before returning, and besides, the flight path can't be reversed.