The Great Voyage: The Props Master on the Straw Hat Ship

He regretted letting Robin out back then, causing her to experience so many things she shouldn't have had to go through.

This was too cruel to her; perhaps sending her to see Sauro in the first place would have been the right choice.

"Hey!!"

Upon hearing this, the Straw Hat crew could no longer contain themselves.

These words, which were so directed at Robin, made them all quite unhappy.

"You bastard, you were really targeting Robin, weren't you? I'm going to send you flying!!"

Luffy was so angry that he started yelling and screaming.

"You should really stop saying things that are unpleasant to hear!!"

Sanji glared fiercely at the villain who had slandered Miss Robin, "What grudge do you have against Miss Robin?!"

"There's no enmity..."

Aokiji said slowly, "She escaped from me once before, but that was all in the past."

"You'll soon understand, and you'll soon regret bringing such a troublesome woman along. The best proof of that is..."

Aokiji pressed his foot to the ground, and his tall figure stood up again.

His height of over three meters also gave everyone a strong sense of pressure.

"To date, every organization that has been associated with Robin has been wiped out."

"Why was she the only one who survived?!"

Aokiji looked directly at everyone and said.

"Because Robin was very unlucky and didn't meet the right person."

Soft chuckles rang out in response.

Under the expectant gazes of the crowd, Link walked to the front.

He looked directly at Aokiji:

“Before, she only encountered greedy and selfish pirates, or pirates like Crocodile who had ulterior motives and other purposes towards her.” “But now it’s different.”

Link smiled. "Robin, she's our partner!!"

This resounding response truly reflects the sentiments of everyone.

Luffy: "That's right, all of that is in the past, it has nothing to do with the present!!"

Usopp: "That's right! If we're talking about the past, it's not like we haven't had pirate hunters and female thieves on our ship!!"

Nami: "...I don't understand what you're saying, just shut up!!"

She felt targeted, and that Usopp, that little brat, was hinting at something.

"Now is more important than ever!!"

"Robin is our ally now! You're not allowed to speak ill of our ally!!"

Sanji and Chopper also spoke out in support of Robin, expressing their opinions.

"I see

Aokiji's expression remained unchanged. "It seems you've become quite close to them."

"But do you really know just how dangerous this woman is?!"

He emphasized it again.

"Is it just about reading through those ancient texts that record history?"

Link said calmly, "The World Government is afraid that one day, the history that has been silent for more than eight hundred years will be uncovered."

"Therefore, the plan is to exterminate all those who can read and understand ancient texts that record history."

"Oh?"

Aokiji raised an eyebrow after hearing this. "You actually knew?"

He looked Link up and down, scrutinizing him, and said, "Then you should understand even more what this really means."

"Of course I understand"

Link smiled and said, "Because, like Robin, we also understand ancient historical texts."

"Huh?! You're saying you know about this too?!"

Aokiji's gaze sharpened instantly. "Oh dear, this is no joke. You need to watch your words."

He had barely finished speaking when he saw Link casually pick up a twig from the ground and scribble a few characters on the earth.

"These characters represent the ancient weapon Hades."

Link pointed to the ancient characters he had written and smiled at Aokiji:

"Now you see, I not only understand historical texts, but I can also write them down."

"More importantly, I also learned the whereabouts of the ancient weapon Hades."

"So, in terms of the threat I pose to the World Government, am I actually ranked higher than Robin?"

"Admiral?"

"Link!!!"

After Link finished speaking, Robin suddenly shouted, calling him by his first name:

"Why……"

She looked at Link with a mixture of bewilderment and disbelief, as if she had guessed something.

His eyes were filled with a certain emotion, and he bit his lip tightly as he said:

"Why did you go to this point?!"

The reason she was hunted by the World Government and numerous CP agents was not only because she was a remnant of Ohara, but also because...

Because she understands ancient writing systems, she can decipher history!

It was precisely to eliminate this potential threat that the World Government offered such a high bounty on her at the age of eight.

Now, Link, in front of the World Government's highest combat power, unhesitatingly declared that he also understood ancient scripts, could write them, had read some historical texts, and knew the whereabouts of ancient weapons.

His meaning couldn't be clearer: he wanted to stand up and protect Robin.

The World Government's attention, which was focused on Robin, was entirely concentrated on themselves.

This would significantly reduce the pressure Robin faces from the World Government.

However, correspondingly, all those extremely high dangers and threats fell on Link's shoulders.

He chose to bear it all himself!

193. Leave the rest to us! Everyone, attack! Luffy's Armament Haki!

Link's words perfectly illustrate what it means to:

You want to attack Robin? Sure, you'll have to get over me first!!

Why go this far?

Link turned around upon hearing this.

He said, with a mix of amusement and heartache, "You're our partner!"

"As the first mate, the captain has already made his stance clear when his own crew members are being threatened and bullied. So, as the first mate, I must also express my attitude."

"You've carried this burden alone for too long. Leave the rest to us."

Link turned his head, a smile playing on his lips. "Do you remember what I told you, Robin?"

"On this vast ocean, no one is ever born alone!!"

These powerful words brought smiles to the faces of the rest of the Straw Hat crew.

Yes, they are all partners.

Partners who share life and death, advance and retreat together!

"Link, and everyone else..."

Feeling the goodwill of everyone, Robin's pupils trembled twice more.

Then he stared intently at Link's back.

Link's previous announcements to Aokiji and his words to her had already filled her heart with a burning passion.

It feels so good to be cared for and protected, to have someone to rely on.

"Link..."

Robin stared intently at Link with her large, watery eyes, her passion seemingly melting him completely.

But while she harbored intense emotions, Robin was also quite worried.

After all, Link's words just now undoubtedly shifted all the danger onto himself.

He took on all the dangers and risks himself.

"Ah la la?"

Even Aokiji was quite surprised by Link's words.

This refers to Link's self-disclosure of his ability to read and write ancient texts, as well as his knowledge of the ancient Hades!

Given Aokiji's position, he naturally understands what knowing this information and possessing this ability truly means to Link!

On the other hand, it is naturally the reason why Link did all this.

"I didn't expect you guys to value Nico Robin to this extent?!"

He looked Link up and down with some surprise, and said seriously:

"Before you said these words and wrote these words, you must have thought about what the consequences would be, right?"

"Especially in front of me, a naval admiral..."

His gaze suddenly turned serious. "I don't think we can just pretend we didn't see it!!"

"Of course I am aware of the consequences of doing this."

Link chuckled, "But I know even better that it's better to put all the pressure and danger on me than to let Robin bear it all alone."

"In that case, Robin will no longer be your first choice for target."

"This is our duty as captain and first mate!"

As Link spoke, he flicked his wrist.

"Is that so?"

Looking at the determination in Link's eyes, Aokiji remained silent for a moment before nodding slightly.

"So you really do consider Nico Robin a comrade?"

He seemed quite moved and praised Link, saying, "She found a very good companion, and I also admire your friendship and courage."

"but?"

He casually picked up a handful of green grass from the ground and said, "Since you have such a plan and have taken action, then you should be prepared to pay the corresponding price."

"Let me see if you have the ability to bear the consequences of your actions!!"

Aokiji casually tossed the green grass into the sky and then exhaled a puff of cold air.

Kaka!

With a few crisp, light sounds, everyone saw that after the cold air enveloped the green grass,

"ICE-SWORD!"

In the blink of an eye, it solidified into an exceptionally clear and sharp ice blade in mid-air, which Aokiji then grasped in his hand!

"With a knife?!"

Upon seeing this, everyone instantly realized that the battle had begun.

Zoro was the first to draw all three swords from his waist, his expression a mix of solemnity and fighting spirit.