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Chapter 420 Akihara Kagura and Aokiji's Deal

"No matter what you say..."

"Ohara was ultimately destroyed..."

"In every respect, I am an absolute enemy of the World Government; they placed a huge bounty on my head when I was eight years old..."

Nicole Robin took a deep breath, trying to stop herself from recalling the memories of the past twenty years, from the past filled with betrayal and deceit.

"The current predicament of world governments is exactly what I want to see!"

Nico Robin stared directly at Akihara Kagura, gritting her teeth to express her hatred and glee: "The fact that the World Government's historical legitimacy is now being questioned is the price they should pay for refusing to respect historical truth and even destroying Ohara to cover it up. This is the inevitable price to pay for disrespecting history!"

That makes sense.

Kagura Akihara nodded, no longer looking at Nico Robin, but instead ruffled the head of the little reindeer beside her: "Alright, calm down and have your tea. Let's not talk about politics. If you're hungry, I'll have someone prepare some train meals for you..."

"..."

Nico Robin still felt she couldn't understand Akihara Kagura.

"I want to see Luffy..."

Chopper was still a little scared.

"If nothing unexpected happens..."

"You'll see him tomorrow."

Kagura Akihara smiled and bluntly exposed Spandam's plot: "Spandam arrested Robin for two reasons: one, to complete a mission assigned by the World Government; and two, to lure Straw Hat Luffy into attacking Enies Lobby..."

"what?"

Chopper didn't quite understand the logic behind it.

"..."

Nicole Robin frowned, somewhat puzzled as well.

"Speaking of which..."

"You all probably already know that Luffy is Vice Admiral Garp's grandson..."

Kagura Akihara didn't intend to keep anyone in suspense, and slowly began, "But, you probably don't know who Luffy's father is, right?"

His father's name was Monkey D. Dragon.

Akihara Kagura's gaze gradually turned serious, just as serious as when other World Government officials mentioned this name: "He was a revolutionary."

"That is..."

Chopper is still thinking about this name.

Nicole Robin stared wide-eyed in disbelief: "The leader of the Revolutionary Army, the world's most vicious criminal..."

Compared to the other members of the Straw Hat crew, Nico Robin has a lot of other things to pay attention to, such as the changing power dynamics around the world.

Since the Alabasta, Mary Geoise, and Skypiea incidents, the Revolutionary Army's cause has been developing rapidly, having overthrown more than twenty member states of the World Government, and their dangerous ideologies are even spreading outwards...

The leader of the revolutionary army…

Dragon, known as the most dangerous man in the world.

Before the Konoha Pirates defeated the Celestial Dragons and the World Government head-on, Dragon was considered the only man who could possibly defeat the Celestial Dragons' rule!

did not expect…

The dragon's surname is actually Mengqi.

He is even the father of their captain, Monkey D. Luffy.

"not good!"

Nicole Robin immediately understood the truth.

Spandam and CP9 arrested her and Chopper not only because of her identity as an archaeologist, but also as part of a conspiracy against Luffy!

"We can't let Luffy come to save us!"

Nico Robin turned pale with fright, finally understanding the situation: "If Luffy wants to rescue us, he'll definitely cause chaos at Enies Lobby... and the World Government will arrest him as the Revolutionary Army's leader, Dragon's son..."

"That's right..."

Akihara Kagura nodded in satisfaction.

Kagura Akihara was very satisfied with Nico Robin's intelligence; he always particularly enjoyed communicating with such smart people: "At that time, the World Government would use Luffy's status as the son of Dragon to spread rumors and stage a grand trial on Enies Lobby, attracting the Revolutionary Army to attack Enies Lobby and taking the opportunity to eliminate the trouble that was threatening the World Government..."

"Miss Robin was the first bait to catch Straw Hat Luffy, but even Straw Hat Luffy, this little fish, is just bait..."

Akihara Kagura placed her pear juice on the table, a look of relief finally appearing on her face: "The Revolutionary Army is the real big fish that needs to be caught."

"..."

Nicole Robin's forehead finally started to sweat.

After many years, this woman became aware of fear once again; she felt like a small moth swept away by the torrent of time…

Revolutionary Army and World Government…

Are these two forces about to clash head-on?

The trigger for the war was none other than her, an archaeologist!

"Robin, what's wrong...?"

Chopper didn't quite grasp the gravity of the situation; all it could think of was, "Shouldn't we have asked Luffy to come and save us?"

"yes…"

Nico Robin lowered her head, sweating profusely, her heart heavy with complex emotions: "If Luffy comes to save us, he'll be used as a pawn to start a war..."

We have to think of a way…

We absolutely cannot let Luffy come to save her!

perhaps…

Luffy won't come to save her, will he?

After all, she was just someone who joined the ship halfway through, and she never showed any particular sign of fitting in with them. Would that straw hat captain come to rescue her?

Nico Robin glanced at Chopper, a pang of guilt rising within her. An idea struck her: she needed to find a way to get Chopper out of there…

Chopper is innocent.

Chopper absolutely cannot be implicated or harmed.

He still possesses the identity of an archaeologist, and thus has some exploitable value; perhaps he can use this to negotiate with the World Government…

As for myself…

Anyway, I've long since given up on living, and I've already reached the point where I can't go on living...

Nico Robin closed her eyes, a sense of relief slowly spreading across her face. She'd had enough of twenty years of betrayal and being betrayed…

Nico Robin took a deep breath, her fingers gradually clenching into a fist, and suddenly opened her eyes, her face full of determination and resolve!

Bubbling...

The Den Den Mushi (a type of electric scooter) started ringing.

Kagura Akihara picked up the Den Den Mushi in her hand and watched with great interest as her Den Den Mushi's head transformed into a familiar shape.

"I am Kuzan."

Admiral Aokiji's voice came through the Den Den Mushi.

"!!!"

Nicole Robin suddenly looked up.

"Shh..."

Kagura Akihara gestured for Nico Robin to be quiet before asking, "Admiral Aokiji, is there something you need? I'm busy arresting pirates here..."

"It's nothing serious..."

Aokiji spoke in a somewhat languid voice, "Speaking of which, I heard you arrested Nico Robin here?"

This admiral…

It seems they really have been keeping an eye on Nicole Robin.

Even though the Marines and CP9 in Water 7 had only captured Nico Robin not long before Aokiji received the news from within the Marines, presumably someone in the Marines stationed in Water 7 had informed him.

it is a pity…

Due to the unrest among the revolutionary forces and allied nations across the seas, the navy is facing a severe shortage of manpower. Admiral Aokiji has been dispatched to inspect the area and is currently not on the Grand Line.

"Is Admiral Aokiji currently on patrol in the North Sea?"

Kagura Akihara chuckled and asked a few more questions with interest: "How come you have time to pay attention to trivial matters in Water 7? The World Government plans to use Nico Robin to expose that the history of Alabasta is false, hoping that she can speak out as the last archaeologist of Ohara, stating that in the true history, the World Government is the one who is righteous..."

"Huh?"

Aokiji seemed quite disapproving of this behavior, nonchalantly criticizing the World Government's actions: "Such deception will be seen through at a glance, won't it?"

"Only a few can see through it all..."

Kagura Akihara picked up the Den Den Mushi and slowly said, "The World Government is trying to fool the majority of people. There will always be someone willing to whitewash the World Government. Eight hundred years of rule can't be overthrown overnight..."

"Where's Nicole Robin?"

Aokiji simply brought up Nico Robin's name directly. He seemed unaware of the specific situation here, muttering softly, "Never mind, I don't have time to get over from here in the North Sea. Could you do me a favor..."

"Speaking."

Akihara Kagura's voice is very gentle.

"Don't let Nicole Robin die."

The voice coming from the Den Den Mushi made Nico Robin's expression change abruptly.

Aokiji, unaware that Nico Robin was also eavesdropping, continued muttering slowly, "My friend Saul asked me to let her leave the soon-to-be-destroyed Ohara, and I've been observing her for almost twenty years. But for some reason, I had a feeling that when that little girl joined Crocodile, she seemed to be contemplating suicide..."

"Yes."

"I had the same feeling just now."

Kagura Akihara chuckled softly, holding the Den Den Mushi, her gaze falling on Nico Robin's face on the other end: "I feel like she probably doesn't want to live anymore..."

"This is such a hassle..."

Aokiji's voice sounded somewhat sad as he softly said, "You should have a way to keep her alive, right? I don't want Saul's will to dissipate..."

"So... what's the price?"

Akihara Kagura's smile grew wider and wider.

"Just say it..."

Aokiji wasn't worried about the trouble, believing he could afford to pay that price.

"I want to become a Navy Admiral."

Akihara Kagura laughed, bluntly revealing her ambition: "There are only three positions for the three admirals in the Navy. In the future, one admiral will need to step down, but you all seem to be in your prime..."

"..."

This time, it was Aokiji's turn to remain silent.

Because Aokiji was well aware of the current state of the Navy. Theoretically speaking, most of the Navy's high command had colluded with the Konoha Pirates, with only Akainu remaining unousted...

It looks like…

Kagura Akihara may want to kick Admiral Akainu out of the game.

"alright."

"Let me take care of things for you first."

Akihara Kagura didn't wait for Aokiji's agreement and made the deal on her own: "You can take your time to consider my matter..."

After saying that, Akihara Kagura picked up the Den Den Mushi and handed it to Nico Robin: "Have a brief chat with Admiral Aokiji, Miss Robin..."

"..."

Nico Robin took the Den Den Mushi with trembling hands and asked her first question in a trembling voice, "Aokiji, Saul... is he your friend?"

All along…

Nico Robin harbors extreme hatred towards Aokiji.

Aokiji killed her friend Saul in front of her and has been secretly hunting down the person who sheltered her, making Nico Robin feel that her life was inescapable of Aokiji's shadow.

just now…

Aokiji, however, said…

Is Saul his friend?

"good."

"Having followed Saul's will and released you from that island, I also have an obligation to observe your life, so I have been observing you for the past twenty years..."

"never mind."

"Live well."

Aokiji seemed unwilling to say more, only giving his final instructions: "Now, just follow Akihara Kagura's arrangements. That guy is a smart man. I've entrusted things to him, and he will definitely not let anything happen to you."

Obviously.

Aokiji agreed to the deal with Akihara Kagura, but the Marine Admiral never expected that Akihara Kagura would actually make a phone call to him in front of Nico Robin…

After saying that, Aokiji ignored Nico Robin's reply and hung up the phone on his own. He believed that Akihara Kagura would definitely have a solution.

After all, Akihara Kagura was the first person to collude with the Konoha Pirates, and could even use the Konoha Pirates to achieve his goals.

"Aokiji!"

Nicole Robin quickly tried to stop her.

however…

The Den Den Mushi has closed its eyes.

Akihara Kagura looked at Nico Robin, whose face was filled with disbelief, and still smiled: "Alright, Miss Robin, don't choose to die so easily. Your life is related to my future position as a general..."

"besides…"

"Once this matter is resolved..."

"I'll tell you something that will definitely make you happy."

"..."

A hint of doubt appeared in Nicole Robin's eyes.

This world…

Is there anything else that could make her happy?

While they were chatting there, Spandam and CP9 agents arrested Franky and a Straw Hat crewmate named Usopp…

"welcome."

Akihara Kagura waved for them to bring the people over, then waved for Spandam and the others to leave: "Alright, Spandam, take your men and leave! Go and inform the conductor of the sea train that we're heading straight back to Enies Lobby."

"Yes."

A flash of hatred crossed Spandam's eyes.

This man…

You'll pay the price in a little while!

Spandam gritted his teeth and led the CP9 agents to the next carriage. Before leaving, the man tightly gripped the sea stone handcuffs in his pocket and glanced back at Akihara Kagura's area with a sinister look.

"Ah! Usopp!"

When Chopper saw Usopp, he practically ran towards him!

"Chopper!"

Usopp's initial fear eased somewhat, but an awkward expression appeared on his face as he took a step back. "Chopper, I've already backed out..."

In order to save the Going Merry…

Usopp has broken ties with Luffy and left the Straw Hat Pirates.

Hearing Usopp's words, the little reindeer felt a pang of sadness and could only hang its head dejectedly, standing cautiously beside Usopp...

"alright."

Nico Robin sighed, forcing herself to pull herself away from Aokiji's situation, and said in a low voice, "Usopp, the situation is complicated right now. Let's not say anything that would hurt Chopper's feelings. We and Luffy are in big trouble..."

"What trouble!"

Usopp instinctively asked another question, then awkwardly turned his head away: "I'm not asking about that guy, I'm asking about us. Will we be sent to prison or executed?"

"I'm not one of you!"

Franky stood to the side, grumbling and complaining irritably.

dong dong dong...

A series of tapping sounds came from the doorway.

All eyes turned toward the direction from which the sound came.

"I hope everyone will remain quiet while driving."

Kagura Akihara forbade them from communicating, and said in a low voice, "You are prisoners now, and I don't want to mistreat them... If you have anything to say, we'll have plenty of time when you get to Enies Lobby."

"You bastard!"

Franky yelled and charged straight at him!

A bolt of lightning suddenly struck, hitting Franky's body in an instant, causing a cloud of black smoke to billow out of his body, and he fell backward to the ground!

Rumble, rumble...

As the entire carriage fell silent, the rumble of the sea train slowly moving forward filled the air as it departed from the Water Seven station.

however…

Before this sea train departed…

Sanji, the Straw Hat Pirates' cook, witnessed Franky and Usopp being captured. After a few stumbles, he leaped up and quietly followed the last carriage of the sea train, sneaking in in hopes of rescuing them.

After the train departed…

A message began to spread throughout Water City.

Nico Robin, a remnant of Ohara and the "Devil Child," has been arrested, along with the Straw Hat Pirates' reindeer and sniper Usopp...

And then there's Franky, the native of Water Seven.

The news spread through Water Seven at an astonishing speed, until it reached the ears of the Straw Hat Pirates and Water Seven's mayor, Espagu.

The Straw Hat Pirates were reduced to only Luffy, Zoro, and Nami. Upon discovering Sanji was missing, they decided to search for him while simultaneously gathering information...

While the three were trying to find out where Robin and the others had been taken, the mayor of Water Seven, Esbag, secretly came to see them and provided them with some information.

"They will be sent to Enies Lobby."

Espagu provided the Straw Hat crew with crucial information and then made his own request: "If you want to go to Enies Lobby to rescue your companions, I hope you can help rescue Franky from CP9. I must warn you, Enies Lobby is dangerous, so it's best to catch up with their sea train as soon as possible and rescue him along the way..."

"Don't you guys hate Franky?"

Nami frowned. She knew that the people of Water Seven hated Franky, especially the people from the Galleyra Corporation. Esbag was the boss of the Galleyra Corporation, so why would he let them rescue Franky?

"He's my junior, a student of Professor Tom just like me..."

Esbag was forced to reveal an incident from many years ago, but omitted the fact that Franky possessed a blueprint for Hades: "So, I hope you can help me rescue Franky while you're at it. In return, I can prepare a new ship for you..."

Obviously.

The Straw Hat Pirates couldn't refuse.

Because their Going Merry was no longer able to sail, they needed a new ship to continue their voyage and also to go to Enies Lobby to rescue their companions.

and…

As the mayor of Water Seven, Espargo's network of connections is significantly stronger than that of the Straw Hat Pirates, and he can even provide the Straw Hat Pirates with the Sea Train to catch up with CP9.

"We must catch up with them before they reach Enies Lobby..."

Espagu solemnly reminded Luffy again, his expression very serious: "Enies Lobby has remained unconquered for eight hundred years. Once they're sent there, there's basically no chance of rescuing them. Your only chance is at sea..."

"understood."

"We're not waiting for Sanji."

Luffy had no idea that Sanji had infiltrated the Sea Train, so he decided to abandon the search for Sanji for now and focus on rescuing the others: "Let's catch up with those guys and rescue Robin and the others!"

"There's one more crucial piece of intelligence."

As Espagu secretly escorted the Straw Hat crew onto a sea train, he warned them in a low voice, "There is an enemy you must be careful of. Vice Admiral Akihara Kagura is supposed to be in charge of capturing Nico Robin. I saw him at Water 7 today, and he must be on that train. I heard he's a Logia-type Rumble-Rumble Fruit user. I wonder if you..."

"!!!"

Luffy and Zoro were both startled at the same time.

The Straw Hat Pirates have encountered Akihara Kagura many times, but each time they were no match for him and were even manipulated by him. From Cocoyasi Village in the East Blue to Water 7 in the Grand Line, they still couldn't escape the shadow of Akihara Kagura...

"Luffy? Zoro?"

Nami looked nervously at Luffy and Zoro.

because…

She also knew how terrible that man was.

The Straw Hat Pirates rose from unknown small-time pirates to become supernova rookie pirates, but the shadow of Akihara Kagura still lingers in their hearts...

"..."

Zoro gripped the hilt of his sword tightly.

If we're talking about the Straw Hat Pirates member with the most accurate intuition about strong opponents, it's definitely Zoro. He clearly understood the strength of his opponent, and he never expected that the opponent would be a Logia-type Rumble-Rumble Fruit user...

"Okay, I understand."

Luffy reached up and pressed his hand to his hat, a bright smile spreading across his face, and confidently declared to Nami and Zoro, "Let's go defeat that guy this time!"

Should we change the time?

(End of this chapter)