Two Realms: Hunters and Pirates

"Next, we might try to find Chopper more often and see if we can use the Gluttony Fruit's fusion and shaping abilities to develop medical products."

Zane looked thoughtfully at the dragon receiving treatment.

The ability of the Swallow-Swallow Fruit to fuse and shape things is not limited to inanimate objects like metal; it is equally effective on living things.

Zane couldn't help but have some inspiration when he realized that the physical attributes he could plunder with his Nen ability also possessed healing abilities.

"Oh? I almost forgot about you."

Suddenly, a movement detected by his Observation Haki caught Zain's attention.

With a light laugh, Zane instantly vanished in a flash of lightning.

The coastline on the other side of Whiskey Hill.

A large tortoise is moored on the shore.

The turtle's back is also fully equipped with a seat and a sunshade.

In addition, there is Nico Robin sitting on a turtle-back chair.

"I never expected Crocodile to be defeated. The Rumble-Rumble Fruit is indeed as described in the book, an incredibly powerful fruit ability with an invincible reputation."

"The Three-Eyed Clan... I don't know if they can truly decipher the Poneglyphs, but they'll definitely be hunted by the World Government in the future. It's best to avoid them." Nico Robin lowered her hands, which had been crossed in front of her, and prepared to leave with a sigh.

The Flower-Flower Fruit ability allows her to remotely extend not only arms, but also organs like eyes, which can be projected onto her palms.

From the start of the battle, she had already distanced herself from the chaos and then focused on the battle using her Flower Flower Fruit ability.

until now.

After confirming Crocodile's defeat, Nico Robin hesitated for a long time before deciding to leave alone.

If the Three-Eyed Pirates were just an ordinary, powerful pirate crew, she wouldn't mind relying on them as a new source of support, just like before.

The problem is that the leader of the opposing group is a three-eyed tribe.

In Nico Robin's mind, the Three-Eyed Tribe is not just a rare race, but also involved in the Poneglyphs.

She was well aware of the world governments' defenses against the historical texts.

Therefore, it can be inferred that the Three-Eyed Pirates will inevitably face extremely strong pursuit from the World Government in the future.

She harbored hatred for the World Government, but even more so fear of it, so naturally she dared not approach the Three-Eyed Pirates.

"Are they just leaving like that?"

Nico Robin was about to leave when suddenly a calm voice came from behind her.

Her body stiffened for a moment, but the next second, Nico Robin immediately relaxed.

"I concede defeat. If you don't mind, I'm willing to pledge my loyalty to you."

Without the slightest hesitation, Nico Robin pulled out her best act.

Without turning his head, he raised his hands to show that he had no intention of resisting, and quickly expressed his attitude verbally.

As the saying goes, those who understand the times are the heroes.

If she hadn't been discovered, Nico Robin definitely wouldn't have wanted to get involved with the Three-Eyed Pirates.

But when she was discovered, knowing full well that she could not escape, she made the best choice to save her life.

"You're quite sensible."

Standing behind the chair, looking at the completely at ease Nico Robin, Zane smiled.

With his Observation Haki, he had already ascertained the situation of the people when he landed on Whiskey Hill.

He had always been aware of Nico Robin's secret escape.

"Don't be so nervous. I'm not some born killer. Even the title of pirate was just given to me by the Navy."

In fact, I'm just a hunter.

Just like this fight with Crocodile, it was because he came looking for trouble with me first.

As for you, Nico Robin, I know your background very well, so don't worry about what I'll do to you.

I've come here to give you two choices: either you come and join me, or you can continue your wanderings.

Zane walked over and naturally sat down next to Nico Robin with his legs crossed.

He turned to look at the other person and smiled as he explained his purpose.

Zane's words were clearly something Nico Robin hadn't anticipated.

Zain had made her a little nervous because their legs were pressed together when Zain sat down.

But as soon as Zain spoke, her attention was immediately drawn to his words.

"Can you decipher the historical text?"

Nico Robin turned to look at Zane as well, her mind racing with a flurry of thoughts, but in the end, she only managed to ask one question.

"Not for now." Zane shook his head.

Nico Robin's eyes flickered as she said, "So you want to recruit me so I can decipher the Poneglyphs for you?"

Zain laughed: "That depends on your own interpretation. Whether you want to interpret it or not, it doesn't matter to me."

really?

I do not believe!

Having witnessed countless dark events, Nico Robin certainly wouldn't believe Zane's words.

But that doesn’t prevent her from making a choice.

"Okay, then I'll have to trouble you to take good care of me from now on." Nico Robin gave a straightforward and elegant smile.

Again.

Faced with the man in front of her, she had no other choice.

Who knows if the so-called "leaving" is true or not?

She still has unfulfilled dreams, so she won't easily take risks.

Her acting is pretty good. With that smile, if you didn't know better, it would be very easy to be fooled.

Zain looked at the other person's elegant smile and thought to himself with amusement.

Based on his understanding of the other party.

He knew perfectly well that his words just now wouldn't easily make the other party lower their guard.

However, there is still a long time ahead.

As long as the other party doesn't do anything that crosses his bottom line, he doesn't mind genuinely protecting them.

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Because the dragon's injuries were quite severe.

Zane did not rush to set sail again, but stayed at Whiskey Hill for three days until the dragon's injuries stabilized.

"So, have you thought it through? Do you want to go to hell with Crocodile, or become my subordinate?"

On the deck, Baby-5 and Nico Robin were served on either side.

Zane sat on his golden throne, his eyes lazily surveying the Baroque Works executives across from him, all of whom were wearing shackles.

Make the best use of resources.

Apart from a few who died in battle, Zane did not execute the surviving Baroque Works officers directly, but instead imprisoned them.

Now that they were ready to set sail, Zain brought up these people.

After all, they were executives selected by Crocodile.

Even those people in front of me who are less skilled all possess a unique skill.

Therefore, Zain was willing to give these people the opportunity to choose.

"I am willing to become your subordinate."

As soon as Zane finished speaking, someone on the other side leaped out and knelt heavily on Zane's knees in a tiger-landing stance.

His face was full of flattery.

Such a sliding kneeling motion naturally belongs to our third brother, Gardino.

Even Zane was taken aback by the other party's performance.

But then he laughed: "Not bad, since you're so sensible, I'll give you this as a reward."

Although the other party acted spinelessly, as the one who surrendered first, they should still be rewarded.

A gold brick flew out from the portal that opened in his palm and was thrown directly at Galdino on the other side by Zane.