Marineford War: I Will Stand in the Sky

"Zizzizi..."

In an instant, as the beautiful and fragile cherry blossoms swept past, numerous dense wounds appeared on Sauro's skin, from which streaks of blood seeped out.

Especially when Saul didn't want to attack Yaen and turned to run away, sprinting wildly.

From a distance, it only took a moment for Sauro to look like a blood-soaked figure.

However, Yann knew very well that with the attack power of "Senbonzakura's" Shikai, Saul's wounds, which looked dense and terrifying, were actually only superficial injuries.

For someone with Saul's monstrous physique, such an injury didn't even warrant treatment.

At that moment, Saulo also noticed the special features of these seemingly dreamy pink cherry blossoms and murmured in surprise.

"This seems to be... a blade?"

Even though these blades were incredibly fine, like cherry blossoms, they were still deadly enough for eight-year-old Robin, who was being protected by Saul.

However, when Saul looked down at Robin with great concern, he discovered that the cherry blossoms that were constantly fluttering and swirling had cleverly and perfectly avoided Robin.

"Little Robin, are you alright?" Saul asked softly as he ran through the cherry blossoms.

With tears still lingering in the corners of her eyes, looking both pitiful and helpless, Robin was captivated by the stunning cherry blossoms fluttering before her. After a moment of stunned silence, she shook her head in response.

"No...it's nothing, Saulo, these flowers are so beautiful."

"Ah."

Sauro nodded, understanding perfectly well what Yann meant.

It was less of an attack and more of a send-off for them.

"He is a good person."

Finally, Saul concluded with a single sentence.

Little Robin recalled the moment when Yann saved the refugee ship and nodded sincerely. "Yes, he's a good person."

[Chapter Fourteen: Giving Up Is Too Early]

Just when Yan thought that Saul could take this opportunity to successfully escape to the sea with Robin and avoid letting an eight-year-old child like Robin have to wander, run away, hide, and face all kinds of human darkness on the sea alone, just like in the original historical trajectory, Yan thought that Saul could take this opportunity to escape to the sea and avoid the eight-year-old child having to wander, run away, hide, and face all kinds of human darkness on the sea alone.

A figure suddenly blocked Saul's path, the word "Justice" on his cloak fluttering in the wind.

"That's enough, Saul."

Vice Admiral Huoshaoshan, with a cigar in his mouth, slowly drew his sword, a layer of dark Armament Haki covering it, and said calmly.

"If we were to let a naval traitor like you escape the Buster Call attack, the Navy would lose all face. For the sake of our past relationship, you should surrender."

As Saul escaped to a certain distance, the cherry blossoms that had been constantly cutting Saul were now gathered back by Yaen.

Facing the imposing Lieutenant General of Fire Mountain, Sauro, covered in blood, couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Thunderous hehehe..."

"What are you laughing at?" Lieutenant General Huoshaoshan asked.

"No, I'm just prepared to face my final fate."

Saul showed no sadness, but instead said something nonchalantly, then bent down and put little Robin on the ground, saying...

"Little Robin, run! Run to the back of Ohara! Do whatever you can to get to sea! Your life has just begun, don't let it end here."

Seemingly understanding that this was their final farewell, Robin hesitated, yet called out with reluctance, "Saul, let's go together."

“That’s impossible, my size is too obvious,” Saul refused.

"That...that..."

Before Robin could finish speaking, Saul interrupted.

"Robin, remember what your mother said: no matter what, you must survive. Go to the sea; your companions will surely be there. Hehehe..."

“Sauro…”

Little Robin felt a deep sense of sorrow welling up inside her. Finally, she gritted her teeth, turned around, and ran away in the direction Saul had indicated.

Saul breathed a sigh of relief as he watched Robin run away out of the corner of his eye, and then spoke to Fire Mountain.

"Thanks, please give me some time to say goodbye to Robin."

"Need not."

Lieutenant General Huoshaoshan, with a cigar in his mouth, shook his head and said.

"We were colleagues in the past, and I don't want to kill someone a little girl respects in front of her."

After a pause, Lieutenant General Huoshaoshan continued.

"Besides, that little girl seems to be a target of the World Government, and she can't escape. The entire Ohara is now under blockade, and there are no ships that can escape. The Buster Call attack will soon blast the entire island into the sea."

"Little Robin will always find a way; she's stronger than anyone else."

Sauro said firmly, and then suddenly leaped down, his massive body crashing down on the burning mountain like a mountain peak.

"boom!"

This battle between vice admirals began on the edge of Ohara Island.

In an instant, as the Buster Call fleet relentlessly rained down shells upon Ohara, lava and ice collided on the sea, while on the coast, Vice Admiral Firemount and Saul were locked in battle.

……

Meanwhile, Little Robin ran wildly, swinging her arms constantly, not daring to stop for a moment, and doing everything she could to get to the back of Ohara.

Perhaps because Robin was just an eight-year-old girl, most of the Marines, even as they watched her walk away, did not have the intention of shooting at her.

Even if, as a member of the Navy, I cannot save such a little girl as I am following orders, at least... I do not want to harm her.

Saul was well aware of the attack patterns of the "Buster Call" navy, and knew that the current "Buster Call" navy fleet was concentrated on one side of the island, unleashing shells to avoid accidentally damaging friendly ships with shells fired too far away.

Therefore, the only chance to escape lies on the back side of Ohara, a place where no naval warships are present.

However, Saul's original intention was to take Robin into the sea here and swim away from this island that was about to be destroyed by the Navy.

But now that Robin is all alone, let's not even talk about whether she, at only eight years old, can drift on the ocean by herself. More importantly, as a Devil Fruit user, Robin can't swim.

"The method, the method to leave Ohara."

Having reached the back of Ohara, little Robin, forgetting his tears, kept looking around, trying to find a way out to sea.

"Even if it's just a bamboo raft or a small boat..."

However, under the bombardment of the "Buster Call," the entire city of Ohara was engulfed in flames, almost turning into a complete sea of ​​fire.

Not only the bamboo rafts and small boats moored on the shore, but even every single tree began to burn.

"Is there really no way?"

Little Robin collapsed to his knees, his eyes vacant as he stared at the sky, which was gradually being shrouded in smoke, and murmured something.

"Perhaps this is for the best. This way, I can die together with my mother and be reunited with her..."

Just then, illuminated by the light of the sea of ​​fire behind her, a shadow enveloped Little Robin, and a handsome face wearing glasses suddenly appeared in front of her, speaking gently.

"Giving up now is a bit too early."

Instinctively, Little Robin, who was kneeling on the ground, backed away repeatedly, creating distance between herself and the shadow.

Soon, Little Robin recognized the person and asked incredulously, "Eh? You're that good guy named Yann?"

A good...good person?!

The corners of Yann's mouth, which had been displaying a gentle smile, twitched slightly.

"I'm only sixteen, and an eight-year-old gave me the 'friend zone' card???"

'This little Robin is so unlovable!'

Only then did Yann have the chance to properly examine the little Robin in front of him.

Compared to her future sophisticated and beautiful mature woman image, eight-year-old Robin has dark skin and a thin figure. Apart from her bright big eyes, she looks like a malnourished child.

"As expected, not cute..." Yann muttered again.

Seeing Yann's thoughtful expression, Little Robin couldn't help but ask timidly, "You...you're here to capture me and hand me over to the World Government?"

Upon hearing this, Yann took a few steps forward, squatted down in front of little Robin, patted her little head, and said soothingly.

"No way, why would I hand you over to the World Government?"

Little Robin was stunned for a moment, looking at Yann's gentle smile, and stammered, "Thank...thank you..."

[15. Chapter Fifteen: The Granting of Emptiness]

"No need for thanks. Given my position, even though I am currently a civilian and haven't joined the Navy, I was unable to stop your fate. I am the one who should apologize to you."

Yann vigorously ruffled Robin's hair, his eyes revealing a hint of helplessness beneath his glasses, which were glowing red from the flames.

This is one of the reasons why Yann has always been reluctant to join the Navy, especially to be promoted to a high position.

The higher one's position, the more constrained they will be by the World Government, and the more they will need to follow the World Government's will; otherwise, they may be regarded as a threat and eliminated.

However, how could Yann possibly approve of a world government that supports the "Celestial Dragons," the parasites of the world, and which is in fact a system of both aristocracy and slavery?

Not to mention having Yann act as a henchman of the World Government, or even needing to protect the "Celestial Dragons" like a Marine Admiral.

Little Robin never expected that Yann would actually say "sorry" to her?!

These incredibly gentle words almost instantly shattered Robin's defenses, leaving her feeling lost and helpless, and instilled in her a strong sense of trust in Yann.

So... what Saulo said was true. There really are people beyond the ocean who will be kind to you.

After hesitating for a few moments, Robin, with her lips pursed, spoke up. "Um, it's nothing. I'm already very grateful that you didn't attack me."

After a pause, Little Robin suddenly smiled and said, "The fire is about to reach here. You should leave quickly. I will definitely find a way to survive."

"What other ideas do you have?"

Yaen shook his head helplessly and turned to look at the ever-growing flames behind him.

Even though Yann had repeatedly used his Observation Haki to confirm that there was no one else here, not even any Marines, he still knew that this was not a good place to have a further conversation with Robin.

Moreover, Ohara, an island that has existed for over five thousand years, certainly won't last much longer!

"Little Robin..."

Yann stood up and said gently, "See you on the high seas from now on."