XX-level Hokage

As a result, Robin became the only surviving member of Ohara.

In Robin's mind, the Tree of Knowledge, as the symbol of Ohara, should have been destroyed in that catastrophe long ago. Unexpectedly, it still stands in the ruins of Ohara.

Upon hearing this, Mashiro suddenly laughed. People in this world generally have very low political sensitivity, even someone as intelligent as Luo Bin.

“Robin-chan, as an orphan of Ohara, you should know Ohara’s other names very well,” Mashiro said softly. Looking at Mashiro with some confusion, Robin replied, “The holy land of archaeology, the home of scholars.”

"The world has never been made up of force, not even in the Grand Line where the strong rule. Civil servants are also an important part of power. The Navy and the World Government launched the Buster Call on Ohara at the risk of offending all the scholars in the world."

Despite having reasons to prevent forbidden knowledge, the Navy cannot completely eliminate it. Even within the Navy today, there are some civilian naval personnel who cherish Ohara, not to mention the various islands and kingdoms on the high seas.

Ohara consists of three main parts: the world's most concentrated collection of scholars, the richest collection of books, and the library with the largest collection of books—the Tree of Omniscience.

Scholars and books are absolutely impossible to preserve; otherwise, the Buster Call would be meaningless, as the Tree of Knowledge would be the best option. Under such circumstances, I would find it strange that the Navy destroyed the Tree of Knowledge.

"The survival of this tree represents a message from the Navy to the outside world: the Navy is simply acting impartially and is not opposing scholars," Mashiro said slowly and deliberately.

She obtained some clues from the archives of the Loguetown naval branch, and combined with her years of experience handling official business, she easily guessed the thoughts of the naval high command at the time. (Xiao Nan, Samui: "Handling official business? You??")

Listening to Mashiro's explanation, Robin's expression became somewhat strange. She unconsciously asked, "Mashiro, you're still quite young, aren't you? How come you're so skilled?" As she spoke, a bitter look appeared on Robin's face, and she continued, "Originally, I only thought I was inferior to you in strength. Now it seems I'm also inferior in intelligence..."

"We each have our strengths, but I can't compare to you in terms of knowledge," Mashiro said with a light laugh.

"What do you plan to do with Ohara?" Robin asked softly. As someone whom Mashiro acknowledged as intelligent, Robin deduced something else from Mashiro's words.

Mashiro glanced at Robin with appreciation and said softly, "I want to rebuild the village of scholars."

Despite having some suspicions, Robin was still incredibly shocked. A land of scholars!

[Robin's approval rating +5]

"If scholars from all over the world gather here, they should be able to find the whereabouts of other historical texts," Mashiro muttered to himself.

Stepping onto the land of Ohara, they found it overgrown with weeds and desolate, a far cry from everything Robin remembered. The group walked into the city, only to find it in ruins.

“I went to the place Robin mentioned, and it’s just like here, completely destroyed.” Michita, holding an umbrella, floated down to Mashiro’s side and said. “It seems rebuilding this place will take some time,” Mashiro said softly.

"Master, are we really going to rebuild Ohara? I've heard about this place before. It's the place the Navy specifically targeted for destruction by Buster Call. Are we really sure it's okay?" Michita asked after hesitating for a moment.

"Don't worry, the Navy is too busy helping us." Mashiro said with a smile, stroking Michita's golden hair.

"The repairs themselves aren't too bad; the main issues are materials and workers. Ohara has been designated a forbidden island, and the Seven Warlords..."

"The sea has never been accepted by ordinary people, so finding a reliable channel will be very troublesome," Robin said, frowning.

“No need to worry about that. A little guy who’s been secretly following us for a long time should be able to provide us with the right help.” As she spoke, Mashiro looked up at the sky under Robin’s questioning gaze.

In the clouds, a pure white newsbird, about the size of a swan, was circling steadily. Suddenly, a strange force grabbed it and pulled it down from the clouds. "That's... a newsbird?" Robin murmured.

Newsbirds are known throughout the entire ocean; they are distributed across the world, delivering the latest information like a newspaper. However, they are different from what she had in mind.

Unfortunately, this newsbird is a bit too arrogant.

"Could you help me get in touch with your boss?" Mashiro said with a smile.

She noticed these strange seabirds on her way to Alabasta and even shot down a few.

Later, when she arrived in the Kingdom of Alabasta, there were even more birds. Even during her battle with Crocodile, a few little creatures would sneak around and hide in the distance.

Later, upon learning that they were news birds belonging to the World Economic News Agency, Mashiro had other ideas and stopped trying to deal with them. Now, it's time to use them.

The giant newsbird wasn't very intelligent, but under danger, it quickly understood what Mashiro meant.

Fluttering its wings, the giant newsbird shook off the bag on its body and gestured with its beak to Mashiro, indicating that what she wanted was in the bag.

With a gentle beckoning motion, the giant newsbird's bag flew to Mashiro's side. Opening it, she found a camera and a fist-sized Den Den Mushi inside.

Seeing this, Mashiro instantly understood the significance of the huge news, and the restrictions on it were lifted. It activated the Den Den Mushi, and a moment later, a middle-aged man's voice came through the Den Den Mushi.

"What's up? Number Seven, did you manage to capture some important photos? This new Shichibukai is a major news story, so make sure the photos are clear." "If you want my photos, I can have someone take a set and send them to you," Mashiro said softly.

"Really white? Nice to meet you, I'm Morgans, the president of World Economic News Agency," Morgans said with some excitement.

"Hello, Morgans, I won't say much more for now. I have some news to share, I don't know if you'd be interested," Mashiro said softly.

“News? I’m very interested in any important news,” Morgans said earnestly. “I want to rebuild Ohara and restore the land of scholars,” Mashiro said calmly.

Morgans was silent for a moment, then said, "The Navy actually agreed to this, which is indeed big news. I wonder what Miss Sorcerer needs in exchange for this news."

"I don't need anything, just that you spread this message far and wide," Mashiro said softly.

“That’s no problem at all. However, rebuilding O’Hara must be quite troublesome in terms of materials and trade routes. I can help you with that,” Morgans said with a smile.

“Then I’ll leave it to you, Mr. President. But I doubt most businesses would dare come to Ohara,” Mashiro said with a light laugh. “Don’t worry about that. As long as you can afford it, the guys I know won’t care where you are. Besides what’s on the surface, there’s an underground world of economics and commerce.”

There are five highly influential figures in the underworld, known as the Five Kings of the Underworld.

Dufeld, known as the "King of Loans," primarily engaged in lending money at exorbitant interest rates. Stusey, known as the "Queen of Pleasure Street," controlled the catering and entertainment industries.

Dorag Piecrow, known as the "big name funeral home," is a large-statured man who provides funeral services.

I, Morgans, known as "Big News," am the president of the World Economic News Agency, specializing in breaking news. Kibsen, known as "The Hidden One," is a veteran in the warehousing industry, whose main business is cargo warehousing.

Umit, known as the "deep ocean current," primarily operates in maritime transport, controlling sea lanes and essentially monopolizing ocean trade channels.

"The people I've connected you with are Stussy, Kibsen, and Umit. Of course, if you don't have enough funds right now, I can also introduce you to Du Feld," Morgans explained.

"Then I'll leave it to you." After listening, Mashiro said calmly.

"Finally, could you tell me? As the new Shichibukai, what's the name of your organization?" Morgans asked. "The name, let's call it Konoha," Mashiro said with a smile, as if she had just thought of something.

“Konoha? I understand. I will come over in person after Ohara is rebuilt. I will trouble Miss Mashiro then,” Morgans said.

"No problem." With that, Mashiro hung up the Den Den Mushi.

Put the Den Den Mushi back in the bag, then hang the bag back on the giant Newsbird.

"I'll give you three more minutes. You can take a few clearer photos as compensation," Mashiro said calmly.

Upon hearing this, the giant newsbird became excited and cawed loudly. Then it used its wings to pull out a camera and began to find the right angle to take pictures.

Meanwhile, a message was spreading at lightning speed.

The World Economic News Agency moved incredibly fast. While Morgans was still on the phone, News King had already written the article and quickly started printing it.

While printing, Newsbird delivers. Naval Headquarters, Maryford.

Akainu knocked on the door of the Marine Division Commander's office.

Chapter 36: Ohara (Part 2)

"Please come in."

Sengoku put down his newspaper and asked. Akainu, hearing this, pushed open the door and came in.

"Oh, it's Sakazuki. What's up?" Sengoku asked upon seeing Akainu.

"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, what's the deal with this new Shichibukai and Ohara?" Akainu asked, placing a newspaper on Sengoku's desk.

Akainu knew about the new Shichibukai, but he didn't pay much attention to it. In his eyes, all the Shichibukai were just...

It's just a tool of the navy. When we get new tools, we'll arrest and bring this heinous pirate to justice.

Just now, one of his subordinates handed him a newspaper.

Upon seeing the headline, Akainu's expression darkened. Shocking the world?! "The Sorcerer Will Rebuild the Scholar's Village!"

The content is incredibly simple and clear: the new Shichibukai, known as the "Sorcerer" Mashiro, will lead her organization Konoha to "rebuild the land of scholars in Ohara".

After reading the newspaper, Akainu went straight to Master Yuan's office.

Other Marines might just be shocked by what they read in the newspapers, but Akainu is different. He personally destroyed Ohara, and now it's going to be rebuilt by a pirate, which is undoubtedly a huge regret for him.

"You mean the reconstruction of Ohara?" Sengoku asked, glancing at the newspaper headline.

"Ohara is the homeland of the 'Children of Demons' and the source of 'forbidden knowledge.' The Navy endured immense pressure and expended tremendous effort to destroy it. How could a pirate possibly rebuild it?"

"I suggest we immediately strip her of her Shichibukai title and personally arrest her and imprison her in Impel Down." Akainu said sternly. "Wait, Sakazuki, this was a decision made by Tsuru and me, and we agree to it," Sengoku said calmly. "Why?!" Akainu asked coldly.

"Because the Ohara incident that year had such a huge impact," Sengoku said with a hint of helplessness, closing his eyes.

"After the destruction of Ohara, the Navy's civilian positions began to decrease, and the connection between scholars around the world and the Navy weakened. If it weren't for Vegapunk's support, the operation of the Science Unit would probably be in trouble now," Sengoku Shizuka said, opening her eyes.

"Hmph, those useless scholars, in my opinion, since they're siding with Ohara, they should all be arrested," Akainu said coldly. "Then, if we stop Mashiro's reconstruction this time, what reason will we use?"

We initially destroyed Ohara with the pretext of "preventing forbidden knowledge," but after the crane's reminder, we even left behind the Tree of Omniscience to prove that we were not indiscriminately slaughtering scholars.

Now that Mashiro is rebuilding Ohara with the slogan "Rebuilding the Home of Scholars," can we stop him? No, we have no reason to.

As a Shichibukai, and a nominal ally, she has the right to choose Ohara as her base of operations. At the same time, she also has legitimate reasons to rebuild the Scholars' Village, after all, it's not some terrorist group. Although it's unclear how she contacted Morgans, this move was certainly shrewd.

"In that case, we not only shouldn't stop them, but we must support them," Sengoku said with some emotion. In his conversation with Tsuru, Tsuru had told him that this new Shichibukai was someone who could only be won over. Now it seemed that was indeed the case.

After listening to Sengoku's account, Akainu sighed; he was speechless.

As Sengoku said, this incident was merely a large academic exchange organized by the navy's allies.

The Navy has no reason to stop them, especially now that Morgans' support has been withdrawn. "Vice Admiral Tsuru and I have already discussed it. Once Ohara begins reconstruction, the Navy will publicly express its support. At that time, Vice Admiral Tsuru will send her granddaughter, Rear Admiral Peacock, with the Navy's support supplies."

Peacock will temporarily remain in Ohara with a group of marines under the guise of providing assistance, while secretly observing Mashiro's true intentions. If her true purpose is indeed...

"Forbidden knowledge, once you have evidence, it's not too late for you to act," Zhan Guo continued.

"Peacock, a member of the secret special forces 'Blade'? I understand." Akainu nodded. He trusted 'Blade' quite a bit; his daughter Hibari was a member of 'Blade'.

"So, let's not bring this up for now." With that, Sengoku tore up the newspaper that Akainu had handed him on the table and threw it on the floor. Upon seeing the paper, a sheep emerged from under the desk, opened its mouth, grabbed the newspaper, and began to eat it.

This sheep was a pet during the Warring States period. Besides playing with it, the Warring States period also used it to destroy documents because it particularly loved to eat paper.

Time flies, and before we knew it, it was evening.

Although Morgans had already helped Mashiro contact Stussy, Kibsen and Umit.

However, given the great distance, neither manpower nor resources could reach them immediately. Therefore, Mashiro and the others ended up sleeping on the Konoha.

Looking at the starlight outside the window, Robin tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

Everything that has happened these past few days feels like a dream to her, a dreamlike experience.

She escaped Crocodile's control, was no longer hunted by the Navy, and returned to her hometown of Ohara.

She was overjoyed yet incredibly nervous, knowing perfectly well who had brought these things to her: her "master," Mashiro.

Admittedly, she felt immense gratitude and respect for Mashiro. But she also felt an overwhelming sense of fear and unease.

Since escaping Ohara as a child, everything Robin has seen and accepted is based on the principle of equivalent exchange: one must have enough value to receive help from another.

Just like how she was able to join Baroque Works because she could read the Poneglyphs.