Sailing: His comprehension is against the sky, and he comprehends the Eight Gates at the beginning.

"Ideally, it should be something extremely powerful, something that makes you as strong as a monster after eating it."

As she spoke, Nami began to explain Luffy's actions logically and persuasively.

"Look, we've now entered the Grand Line, and we're sure to encounter many formidable enemies in the future."

"Zoro, Sanji and the others are getting stronger every day, and Usopp now has the Blast Fruit."

"Only Nojiko and I are the weakest."

"What if one day we encounter a lot of powerful enemies, and you can't protect us? Then we'll both be doomed."

After saying that, Nami put on a pitiful look, her pleading eyes sparkling like stars, like a pitiful and helpless kitten looking expectantly at Luffy.

Luffy couldn't help but laugh when he saw Nami like this, and said...

"Don't worry! I've already thought about it."

"The Devil Fruits I found for you two must be monstrous."

"Didn't I tell you? Our pirate crew will definitely be full of monsters in the future!"

Upon hearing this, Nami was immediately filled with surprise and excitement, and like a kitten, she hugged Luffy's arm and rubbed against him happily.

Nojiko wasn't as unrestrained as Nami, but she was equally excited and happy, and couldn't help but imagine what she would be like in the future when she was as strong as a monster.

Vivi, walking beside them, couldn't help but feel envious as she looked at the scene.

She envied how happily they could get along, while she simply didn't have the time or energy to experience the joy of being with her friends.

Her gaze drifted to the distant sea, where she could still vaguely see the silhouette of Ikaram's ship sailing away.

"Please be safe and sound, Icarum!"

Vivi gazed at the ship, which was now so far away it was almost gone, and murmured to herself.

boom!

Suddenly, a faint explosion could be heard in the distance.

"!!!"

The next second, Weiwei's body trembled, and her eyes seemed to lose focus, turning completely white.

The scene reflected in her eyes was a raging fire and billowing black smoke.

Luffy and the others also heard the explosion and looked over.

Upon realizing the situation, they all showed shock and sadness.

The ship of Icarum had been reduced to a pile of burning, black smoke-filled fragments.

"How...how could this be? The pursuers arrived so quickly?"

"No way?! Icarus, he..."

“Weiwei…”

Everyone was shocked and saddened, and at the same time cast worried glances at Weiwei.

At this moment, Weiwei bit her lip tightly, her eyes glistening with tears, but her expression was resolute as she spoke in a deep and firm voice.

"Luffy, let's go!"

His resolute demeanor moved everyone else.

Luffy simply nodded without saying anything more.

In fact, when Icarus chose to do this, he was bound to be hunted down by Baroque Works; it was only a matter of time.

...

Upon reaching the shore, everyone quickly boarded the boat, preparing to set sail for the next island.

Just then, Zoro suddenly frowned and called out in a deep voice.

"Luffy!"

Luffy nodded slightly, indicating that he understood.

He also sensed an additional presence on the ship.

In fact, apart from Vivi and Karu, everyone else in the Straw Hat crew noticed the presence of outsiders.

They all looked in the direction of the aura and saw a woman with black hair and dark skin sitting on the railing on the second floor of the Going Merry.

Luffy recognized her at a glance: Nico Robin!

However, for now, her public identity is still Crocodile's partner, Ms. All Sunday!

Robin was somewhat surprised to find that he had been discovered by so many people on the ship at the same time.

"Oh dear! How strange! Why did you all notice me at the same time?"

Upon hearing this sound, Weiwei also looked in the direction of the sound.

Instantly, her expression turned terrified, and she exclaimed.

"You...why are you here...Ms. All Sunday!"

Robin rested his chin on his hand, smiled faintly, and said.

"I just spotted Mr. 8 over there! You guys are really cunning! Ms. Wednesday!"

Upon hearing this, Weiwei's pupils constricted, her expression turned to shock, and she spoke in a trembling voice.

"It was...it was you who gave Icarus to..."

The others also felt hostility and anger towards Robin at this moment, and they all prepared for battle.

Only Luffy smiled, took two steps forward, and looked at Robin.

"Now that you're on my ship, don't even think about leaving without my permission!"

Chapter 63 Robin Kidnapping, Crocodile's Fury

"Now that you're on my ship, don't even think about leaving without my permission!"

Upon hearing this, Robin looked at Luffy with curiosity in her eyes and said...

"I know you, Monkey D. Luffy!"

"You are the pirate known as the 'Worst Rookie,' with a bounty of 6000 million Berries."

"That's amazing, that bounty."

"That's really amazing for a rookie pirate."

"But unfortunately, your opponent is Baroque Works."

"You've chosen the wrong opponent, Monkey D. Luffy!"

Luffy smiled, looking completely unconcerned, and said...

"He's just one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

"More important to me now is to keep you on my crew."

Upon hearing Luffy's words, everyone on the ship exclaimed in surprise.

"Luffy, what are you saying? That guy is the enemy!"

"Yeah, Luffy. She killed Icarus. How can someone like that be a crewmate?"

"Luffy, Ms. All Sunday is actually Mr. 0, Crocodile's partner. She and Crocodile persecuted this country together."

The last sentence was spoken by Weiwei while she was crying.

She tried her best to dissuade Luffy, saying that someone like that would surely destroy Luffy and his crew.

Despite everyone's attempts to dissuade him, Luffy simply smiled and said...

"I don't think she's a bad person."

"Weiwei, back then, didn't I trust you just the same way?"

After Luffy finished speaking, the others were stunned.

Vivi's expression froze as she recalled the trust Luffy had shown her when they first met.

but...

Vivi simply couldn't stand the guy in front of her who was persecuting Alabasta and killing Ikaram.

Luffy continued.

"Besides, didn't you say she was Crocodile's partner?"

"If she joins us, wouldn't we be able to learn a lot of information about Crocodile, making it easier to save your country?"

These words made the rest of the Straw Hat crew nod repeatedly in agreement.

“That makes sense! If that’s the case, it will be much easier for us to deal with Crocodile.”

"Although this woman is an enemy, if Luffy trusts her, then there shouldn't be too much of a problem!"

"But can she join us so easily?"

Seeing how easily the Straw Hat crew changed their attitude because of Luffy's words, Vivi looked puzzled and asked.

"Why? Why did everyone suddenly accept it?"

"You were against it just a second ago!"

Vivi was very puzzled by this; she couldn't understand the team.

She didn't understand why everyone in the pirate crew trusted Luffy so much.

Seemingly sensing Vivi's thoughts, Nami suddenly came over and hugged Vivi tightly, a smile playing on her lips.

"Hehe... Vivi, you'll see after you sail with us for a while."

"Luffy may be a bit of a goofball, but he's still very reliable."

"I used to be like you, I didn't believe him at first either."

"But after he saved my village, I've relied on him ever since."

"Weiwei, with him around, your country will definitely be safe and sound."

Vivi stared blankly at Nami, tears welling in her eyes.

Then he looked at Luffy and asked himself the same question.

"Luffy...can he really save my country?"

"Giggle giggle..."

Just then, Robin suddenly covered her mouth and chuckled, looking at Luffy with a curious and interested expression in her eyes, and said.

"You really are a trustworthy captain, Mr. Luffy."

"But should I say you're a stupid captain, or that all of you are idiots?"

"Don't you understand yet?"

"Your opponent is Crocodile, the pirate recognized by the World Government and one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!"

"Before he became one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, his bounty had already reached 8100 million Berries."

"Furthermore, once you become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, your bounty will be fixed."

"In other words, if he weren't one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, his bounty would only be higher than 8100 million Berries."

"Mr. Luffy, even so, do you still think you can beat him?"

Luffy didn't want to explain; words alone wouldn't do any good. He simply said...

"You'll see for yourself then, won't you?"

Then, with a smile on his lips, he looked at Robin and asked.

"So? Do you want to agree to join us directly, or do you want me to force you to stay here?"

Robin looked at Luffy quietly, and she saw boundless confidence in his eyes.

But he couldn't hide his curiosity and asked.