The Replica Magic Starting from Black Four

Chapter 386 The Directional Bird, the Magnetic Field! (Happy National Day!)

Upon hearing that Robin had made a discovery, Mogi immediately became interested.

When he came into contact with Begabank, he vaguely realized that Begabank must have some knowledge of the truth of this world and the history of the Void Century.

This understanding may have been obtained from the documents left behind in Ohara.

Let's get down to business.

Robin's expression turned very serious: "Wait a moment, Captain."

next moment!
The magic of space enveloped Robin, and then she disappeared from Yuki's sight.

"You've become so skilled in using spatial magic?" Mogi praised, looking in the direction Robin had disappeared, and then waited quietly.

He was curious whether Robin, as the sole survivor of Ohara, could glean any truth about the world from this relic.

pity.

Most of O'Hara's legacy remained in the hands of the revolutionary army.

Originally, Miki planned to contact the Revolutionary Army and take over the entire legacy, but the Grand Tesoro was attacked by the Revolutionary Army.

Since that's the case, then we might as well become enemies.

The answer to the "blank 100 years of history" should lie on the final island, so although Miki is curious, she has a disregard for the data left behind in Ohara.

but!

For Robin, it was probably the most precious thing in the world.

"Is history a treasure of humankind?" Miki murmured.

No matter what kind of world it is, there will always be a group of people who are truly worthy of respect.

Didn't wait long.

In just a minute or two, Robin returned to the hall with a thick document in his hand, using spatial magic.

“Captain, I’ve been studying the information I obtained from Begabank for some time now,”

"Although there is no interpretation of the '100-year blank history' above, I found something very interesting in these materials."

Robin's face showed a rare hint of excitement as he placed the thick stack of documents on the table beside him and then pulled out a few copies to hand over.

Mogi took the information Robin handed him, flipping through it while gesturing for Robin to continue.

"The document at the top is a very precious photograph. It was taken about 30 years ago by a famous photographer at the time."

Robin's slender fingers pointed to the photo that was slightly yellowed but relatively well-preserved.

Miki looked at the contents of the photo.

The background appears to be a jungle, with four birds resembling black drongos perched on a thick, leafy tree, but with brightly colored feathers.

Simultaneously.

Each of the four birds has a uniquely shaped, protruding crest on its head.

However, it is generally clear that these four birds belong to the same species.

A look of confusion crossed Mugi's face as he looked at Robin.

"This is a directional shell bird, a very rare and precious bird on the Grand Line."

Seemingly anticipating that Yuuki would have doubts, Robin began to explain earnestly before Yuuki could speak.

"Due to the chaotic magnetic field of the Grand Line, all ships entering this area need to record their compasses in order to orient themselves on the high seas and reach the next island."

"But along the Grand Line, there lives a bird that never loses its way; this is the directional shell bird."

"The four directional shellbirds in this photo are the South South Shellbird, North North Shellbird, West West Shellbird, and East East Shellbird."

Hearing Robin's explanation.

A knowing glint flashed in Miki's eyes: "So the real value of this photo lies in the fact that the directional shell birds, pointing in four different directions, are actually gathered together."

Robin nodded vigorously.

"Yes, Captain."

"Thirty years ago, the photographer who took this photo reportedly won an award for it, which is quite rare. However, this photo is not the original, but a copy."

That's not what I wanted to say.

Robin smiled slightly, brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, and pointed to the photos behind her.

Mumu picked up the photos one by one and looked through them, discovering that the last few photos were also of the directional shell bird.

However, compared to that yellowed photo, the other photos of the shellfish all showed a single bird.

Although Robin didn't say anything more, Mogi understood that Robin wanted him to compare the later photos with the first one.

Is it a directional beetle?

The four directional shellbirds from 30 years ago look no different from the directional shellbirds in later photos.

Momo frowned slightly, then narrowed his eyes.

It's not that the direction birds are different, it's their orientation!

"Did you notice, Captain?" Robin smiled.

"The directional shell bird is called that because its head always faces the direction it is facing."

"When I was a child, Dr. Clover once told me that on this vast ocean, you can doubt the direction the pointer is pointing, but you must never doubt the direction the direction bird's head is facing."

"Because they are the true permanent pointers on this vast sea."

Robin seemed to recall something, a hint of sadness flashing in her eyes, but she quickly suppressed it, calmly continuing to speak.
"Although it is very slight, by comparing the direction the directional shellbirds were pointing 30 years ago with photos of these directional shellbirds today, we can see that their heads have changed direction."

Robin finished speaking in one breath and then took a slight breath.

“Interesting.” Yi Mu tilted his head back slightly, examining the photos in his hand, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

Wow!

A slight rustling sound was heard from the paper.

Robin carefully took out a somewhat old but remarkably well-preserved map from a book.

"This is a map of the Blue Sea from 400 years ago that I accidentally obtained from the Shandians on Skypiea when I was still with the Straw Hat Pirates."

"And this is the current map of Qinghai."

Robin carefully picked up the two paper maps, placed them in front of his chest, and showed them to Mumu.

It seemed as if they were afraid that if it were handed to Yumu, it would be damaged.

Seeing Robin's cautious demeanor, a hint of helplessness flashed across Mumu's face before her gaze swept over the two maps.

"totally different."

With just one glance, Mumu noticed that the location records on the two maps were vastly different.

"That's right!"

"These two maps are completely different, even to the point of being ridiculously different."

Robin took a deep breath, trying to calm his agitated emotions.
"At first I did suspect that it might be a problem with the maps of the Shandians on the Sky Island, after all, there is a 400-year difference."

"There is a huge gap between the navigation technology of the past and the navigation technology and cartography of today, which has resulted in the two maps being completely different."

Hearing Robin say that...

Mogi understood what Robin meant; there was nothing wrong with the map.

So what is the answer?

Mogi looked at Robin with curiosity. He was only interested at first, but now he was completely aroused by what Robin said.

Robin didn't speak directly, but continued to explain.

"Afterwards, I did some research, especially after obtaining some important information from Begabank, and compared it with the situation of the Directional Bird." "I've completely confirmed one thing..."

Robin's face broke into a smile again, and he smiled very happily. "It's a magnetic field, Captain!"

"The magnetic field four hundred years ago is vastly different from the magnetic field today; in fact, it is quite astonishing."

"The towering waters of Qinghai Lake and the appearance of the floating islands are due to changes in the magnetic field!"

"And this change continues even now, as evidenced by the Direction Bird!"

Robin's dark blue eyes shone with an astonishing light as he spoke each word with utmost seriousness:

"The World Government must have been hiding something all along!!"

All the time!
Robin is sustained by the allure of the "Void Century," the destruction of Ohara, and the fact that she is the only survivor, relying solely on the search for the truth.

finally--

We've actually found a trace of the truth!

All the confusion vanished without a trace at that moment.

magnetic field?

Momo's pupils dilated slightly.

If Robin hadn't said it, he would never have thought about this point carefully before.

Whether it's the chaotic magnetic field changes along the Grand Line or the special sea areas of the Calm Belt, it's enough to illustrate the extent of the chaotic magnetic field in the pirate world!

Previously, I only viewed this world from the perspective of anime, treating it as part of the setting, so I didn't think about it in much detail.

But this is the real world!

This situation is enough to prove that there is a problem with the magnetic field of this pirate world.

"This world is really interesting."

Momo's eyes flickered as he murmured softly to himself.

Tick ​​tock!

Tick ​​tock!

Tears streamed down Robin's cheeks and dripped down his chin.

Robin's eyes reddened, and tears streamed down her face without her even realizing it. She herself didn't know why she was crying.

Looking at Robin, who had always presented herself as intellectual and mature, she now bit her lip, her face showing a completely different, stubborn side.

Mogi reached out and grabbed at the air, and a handkerchief appeared in his hand. He raised his arm and handed it to Robin.

"Thank you."

Robin spoke softly, wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief, her cheeks slightly flushed, "I'm sorry, Captain, for making you see me like this."

Mumu shook his head, offering no words of comfort, but instead said earnestly, "Congratulations, Robin."

Robin was taken aback.

“Finally, I have inherited Ohara’s will,” Miki said softly.

Robin's eyes reddened again, but this time no tears fell. Instead, he took a deep breath and his tone returned to normal: "Thank you, Captain."

"I've already told you, you don't need to be so polite with me."

“You’re one of my crew members, Robin.”

Mogi reached out and patted Robin on the head, chuckled, and then spoke with great interest:
"This world is so interesting, let's find out the truth about it together, Robin."

"Yes, Captain!" Robin's eyes relaxed slightly, his eyes were still a little red, but a smile appeared between his brows.

……

This day.

The giant open-air arena, bathed in sunlight, shimmered with a golden glow.

The surrounding stands were already packed with people, and the lively atmosphere in the entire 44th section was completely ignited, with a sea of ​​people and amazing cheers constantly erupting.

As the final stop of the first half of the Grand Line!
The entire Sabaody Archipelago hasn't been this lively in far too long. All the islands built on the Yarchiman mangroves are broadcasting live footage of the arena at the same time.

And this live broadcast wasn't just happening in the Sabaody Archipelago.

As for how far it will spread.

Even Mumu didn't know, since these matters had all been handed over to the emperors of the underworld, such as Stussy and Du Feld.

Who will ultimately win the championship and join the Magic Eye Pirates, or choose other options, is a matter of great interest to all parties in the world.

Moreover, this involves a massive gambling operation in the underworld, making it naturally a lively and exciting event!
Most powers in the new world are watching closely.

This could very well affect the next move of the Demon Eye Pirates.

Zone 67.

Naval base in the Sabaody Archipelago.

Inside the office.

Smoker, a cigar dangling from his mouth, casually propped his legs up on the desk, puffing out white smoke as he stared intently at the live stream, his brows furrowed deeply.

"Those arrogant pirates!"

Smoker cursed with a mixture of disgust and helplessness.

He had already received a call from the Navy Headquarters, instructing him not to interfere with the Demon Eye Pirates' blatant and overt recruitment of crew members.

Although Smoker was somewhat unwilling, and even quite unhappy!

But Smoker, who was quite a troublemaker at Marine Headquarters, didn't cause any trouble this time.

This doesn't mean he's suddenly become obedient and willing to accept the order from the Navy Headquarters!

Instead, they had no choice but to accept it!
The previous failure to capture the Supernovas, coupled with the appearance of "Devil Child" Robin and "Acrobat" Cabaji, and the power they displayed.

This made Smoker understand that dealing with the Supernovas wouldn't be a problem, but facing Cabaji would require a lot of effort.

If Robin were secretly cooperating, he would definitely be the one to lose!

This situation was exacerbated by the machinations of Stussy, Dufeld, and other factions.

Even if Smoker is a troublemaker, he knows that without support from headquarters, he cannot fight this situation alone.

"Sir, according to reliable sources,"

"The entire Demon Eye Pirates crew, except for the two giants, have arrived at the Sabaody Archipelago."

A naval soldier stood to one side of the desk, his expression extremely solemn, and even his tone tinged with panic as he spoke.

The Demon Eye Pirates are a force that even the Admirals of the Marine Headquarters cannot defeat!

These people are definitely not someone they can handle.

"really……"

"Got it." Smoker took a deep drag on his cigar and waved his hand dismissively.

As expected!

The fact that they were able to leave the New World and arrive at the Sabaody Archipelago without anyone noticing must be due to the strange magical abilities of Captain Miki of the Demon Eye Pirates.

Since Robin, the "Devil Child," can use bizarre abilities similar to the Door-Door Fruit and the Teleportation Fruit.

Then the "magician" Mogi must also have such power!

Judging from the methods the opponent has shown so far, it has reached a rather troublesome level. No wonder they couldn't even defeat Admiral Kizaru back then, and instead suffered serious injuries as a result!
"These bastards!"

Smoker couldn't help but curse again, his eyes still glued to the live stream.

(End of this chapter)