One Piece: Nico Robin Collection

Chapter 151 Return
"This kid actually managed to seduce a naval admiral?"

Morgans was completely bewildered when he saw the faxed photos sent by Caesar.

"This is really... hilarious! Someone! Add two more pages to this issue of the newspaper! Quickly, quickly!"

A new world, somewhere in the sea.

Morgans had just evaded the CP's investigation when Caesar's fax arrived.

Morgans lived up to Caesar's expectations and published the photos in the newspaper immediately.

"They successfully escaped the naval encirclement, and even abducted several high-ranking naval officers in the process... No, Caesar probably doesn't have that ability. The fact that these guys can sit together and have a banquet without incident suggests they likely share a common enemy..."

"World Government? No, with Sengoku protecting them, such a thing wouldn't happen. It can only mean... even the Buddha Sengoku couldn't protect this group?"

Looking at the contents of the photo, Morgans quickly guessed what had happened.

"Aha! A Celestial Dragon!"

As if he had found the answer, Morgans narrowed his eyes slightly.

"The people in the photo don't seem to be injured, which means Caesar didn't have a major conflict with the Celestial Dragons. This behavior, which is out of character for him, suggests that the Celestial Dragons may possess power or abilities that even Caesar would have to avoid..."

"Interesting, so interesting!"

Morgans stared intently at Caesar in the photograph.

"Caesar, Kaido, the alliance of two Yonko crews, along with a former Marine Admiral and a host of Marine Headquarters commanders—this power is comparable to the current Marines! Caesar, you bastard..."

Morgans thought Caesar was a very strange man.

Whether it's pirates or marines, this guy can get along with them, and even poach them to his crew.

Even Kaido, a war maniac, is now living peacefully on Onigashima and no longer engages in plundering.

"So, who's the next target...?"

.........

"The Seven Warlords of the Sea, Empress Hancock."

Gaya Island, port.

Yi Xiao leaned on his staff and sword, his gaze solemn as he looked at the ship being pulled by two enormous sea serpents.

A group of sultry and slender female warriors stood on the bow deck. Hancock stood in front of the crowd, her long black hair fluttering in the wind, her red cheongsam exuding stunning beauty.

"This is a territory under the jurisdiction of the Sky Kingdom. May I ask what brings Your Majesty here?"

As one of the strongest beings on this ocean, and having traveled the world and seen countless storms, Hancock's charm had no effect on Issho, which made Hancock even more cautious.

The fact that Caesar kept Yixiao at his headquarters shows that his strength is definitely among the top in Caesar's group.

But if even one subordinate can remain unaffected by his charisma, then Caesar's mind must be even stronger to be able to subdue such a person.

Of course, she was just overthinking it.

Caesar had considerable confidence in his top-tier subordinates and believed they would not be swayed by Hancock's charm.

But Caesar had absolutely no confidence in himself, after all, he was a lecher.

Fortunately, Caesar had his own methods to ensure he was unaffected by Hancock's abilities.

Seeing the solemn smile on her face, Hancock was momentarily at a loss.

She rushed over on a whim after seeing the news about Caesar in the newspaper.

But she had no experience in how to pursue or get close to such a powerful person.

Upon seeing Issho, her first instinct was to adopt her usual queenly demeanor, but then she suddenly realized that this was Caesar's partner, and judging from her Observation Haki, his strength was definitely not weak!

This put the ever-proud Hancock in a difficult position, unsure of how to broach the subject.

Fortunately, there was an elderly person in the family who noticed Hancock's embarrassment. Granny New immediately jumped onto the railing and looked at Yi Xiao.

"I've heard that His Excellency Caesar, the Sky Emperor, did something big in the Sabaody Archipelago. He'll probably have to clash with the World Government afterward. Our Emperor, as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, will likely be summoned as well."

"However, we Nine Serpents have no intention of being at the mercy of others, so we came here specifically to say hello in order to avoid any misunderstandings later. If possible, I wonder if you could help introduce us to His Majesty Caesar? Although we Nine Serpents are located in the Calm Belt, we are not far from Jaya Island. We can form an alliance with each other and help each other."

"An alliance..."

Yi Xiao raised his eyelids slightly. Although the opposing ship was full of female soldiers, he had no interest in it whatsoever.

After all, these people in front of us are pirates.

"Kuja is located in the Calm Belt and has no need to worry about external threats, so why should it form an alliance with us?"

"Your Excellency may not be aware that the Navy has ships capable of traversing the Calm Belt. It's not that we lack the means to threaten us; it's just that the Navy's current strength is insufficient, which is why we had to create the title of the Seven Warlords of the Sea and form an alliance with pirates."

"However, everyone knows that this relationship won't last long. It's inevitable that they'll turn against each other in a few years. We Nine Serpents also need a reliable ally."

"Is that so? Then please leave."

He smiled faintly and said, "Although we are also regarded as bandits by the World Government, we have no intention of associating with pirates."

Hancock's expression changed, and she was about to say something when Granny New raised her hand to stop her.

"What about the Beasts Pirates?"

Grandma Niu chuckled and asked.

"The Wano Country Protectorate Navy".

With a smile, he became serious. Although he also had reservations about Caesar's alliance with the Beasts, Kaido had already stopped engaging in plundering.

"We are the Amazon Lily's national defense navy."

Granny New pointed her cane at the Kuja Pirate Flag behind her: "This is our military flag."

A smile: "..."

That makes sense, doesn't it?
Is Kuja a country?

Yes!
The legendary Kingdom of Women is a well-known story on the high seas.

Even if a country's official army flies a pirate flag, it doesn't seem wrong to call it a navy.
"Please forgive my bluntness, but soldiers are soldiers, and thieves are thieves. Is it permissible for the Nine Serpents to commit robbery?"

Yi Xiao did not lower his guard after a few words from Granny Inu. With Caesar away, he had to ensure the stability of the rear.

"Alas, it's pitiful..."

Grandma Niu could tell from his smile that he was an honest man!
Honest people are easy to bully!
With a surge of joy, the old woman sighed wistfully, “Our Nine Serpents are located in the Calm Belt, where the environment is extremely harsh. And since all the people are women, we have been fighting with all our might for survival since ancient times. Such acts of plundering are truly out of necessity.”

"We came here today because we heard that His Majesty Caesar is not only powerful but also a world-renowned business tycoon. If we can obtain enough resources through an alliance, then we will naturally no longer need to engage in this plundering business."

Grandma Niu sighed softly as she spoke, "Although we Nine Serpents don't have anything of value, these little girls on the island have grown up fighting against all sorts of wild beasts in extreme environments since they were young. They can definitely help with the charge into battle."

Yi Xiao Wenyan smiled and remained silent for a moment.

Grandma New was right; he was indeed a soft-hearted person.

And these words struck right at his weak spot.

Over the years, he has seen many men who have become bandits or pirates due to survival reasons.

While he can't be called innocent, there was a lot of helplessness involved. He had great strength but couldn't help these people, which was one of the reasons he was willing to join Caesar's ranks.

Because Caesar had the ability.

This guy is really rich!
A man known as having endless resources—although the title given to him by the World Economic Daily was somewhat childish, as Caesar's confidant, Yi Xiao knew very well that the title was actually quite accurate.

Caesar truly possessed seemingly inexhaustible resources!
If there is truly one person in this world who can feed everyone, it can only be Caesar, not some vague and ethereal Nika!

"The captain will be back soon."

Yi Xiao thought for a moment and said, "I can provide you with food and lodging, but please stay on the ship until the captain returns."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, sir." Granny Niu nodded slightly.

"Oh oh oh!"

Upon hearing that Ichisho had agreed, a group of soldiers on the shore, who had long been eager for Hancock's beauty, immediately became restless.

"That's the legendary Pirate Empress!" "So beautiful! She really is beautiful!"

"Sister steps on me!"

"mom!"

She smiled and turned to look at the boy who was calling for his mother. She remembered his name was Vaseiti.

"quiet!"

With a smile, he said in a deep voice, "Your words and actions represent His Majesty's dignity and authority. Anyone who disgraces the emperor's authority will be dealt with according to military law."

After he finished speaking, the restless soldiers calmed down a little.

However, influenced by Hancock's abilities, they mostly looked like pigs with hearts in their eyes, glancing back at Kuja's ships every few steps.

A day passed in the blink of an eye.

The next morning, before Caesar had returned, a flock of newspaper gulls arrived at Gaya Island with the latest issue of the newspaper.

"Give me a newspaper."

Grandma New summoned a newspaper gull, slipped it fifty Berries, and pulled a newspaper from its pouch.

She unfolded the newspaper and glanced at it. The next second, Grandma New's eyes widened in shock.

"Um?!"

"What's wrong, Grandma New?"

Sandasonia, who was standing nearby, curiously leaned over.

"Something terrible has happened..."

Granny New unfolded her newspaper: "Caesar previously killed a Celestial Dragon and was surrounded by the Navy. Although it was expected that he wouldn't be in any danger, however..."

Da da da…

The sound of heavy high heels approached, and Hancock strode over to Granny New, snatched the newspaper from her hand, and glanced instinctively at the photo on the front page.

In the photo, Caesar and his crew are gathered together with the Navy admirals led by Kizaru, having a lively banquet.

"See that? Boa Hancock..."

Grandma Niu's face was solemn.

"Ah, I see it..."

Hancock's expression turned solemn.

"navy…"

"woman…"

The two spoke in unison, then both paused upon hearing the other's words.

"Ahem... I was referring to this female navy officer."

Hancock pointed to Gion in the photo: "If I remember correctly, she should be a vice admiral from headquarters."

"Um…"

Grandma New sighed, and this time she wasn't faking it; she was genuinely worried about the Nine Serpents having such a leader.

"Caesar somehow managed to bring these naval forces under his command."

"navy?"

Hancock then shifted her gaze from the faces of the women in the photo to Kizaru, who was wearing a yellow suit, standing next to Caesar.

"Isn't that a Navy Admiral?!"

"So what were you looking at just now?!" Granny New roared with her shark-like face.

Hancock snorted softly, about to say something, when she suddenly paused and turned to look at the horizon.

In the sky above, two enormous warships broke through the sea of ​​clouds, their backs to the morning sun, and slowly flew towards the port!

"Airships, Shiki's ability?"

Grandma New looked at the two warships with some uncertainty.

"His Majesty has returned."

Yi Xiao arrived at the dock at a leisurely pace, with two squads of soldiers standing in neat rows behind him.

Soon, under the awe-inspiring gazes of the crowd, the two warships slowly landed on the sea outside the harbor.

"It's your Majesty!"

"His Majesty the Emperor has returned!"

"Your Majesty is so handsome!"

"Ahhh, it's the Emperor! Mom, I see His Majesty the Emperor!"

Before the ships even docked, the port was already crowded with people. Soldiers blocked the way on both sides of the road, and people looked at the warships with curiosity, admiration, or fervor.

Caesar stood on the bow deck, one hand on the hilt of his sword, the other on his hip, a slight smile playing on his lips, looking triumphantly at the crowd on the shore.

"Oh? I didn't expect you to be so popular with the people."

Kizaru stood behind Caesar, tilting his head as he gazed at the crowd below, his lazy tone tinged with surprise.

Caesar smiled smugly: "Of course, I am a wise ruler."

On the deck of the Nine Serpents, the female warriors also curiously looked in Caesar's direction.

"That is... the Sky Emperor, King Caesar."

In the crowd, Hancock's beautiful eyes were fixed on that spirited figure, not blinking.

Hancock's face darkened as a tall figure appeared beside Caesar.

Beside Caesar, Yamato, carrying a spiked club, was about to greet Issho when she suddenly sensed a hostile force that made her feel uneasy. She instinctively looked in the direction from which the hostile force was coming.

On a ship pulled by two giant sea serpents, a stunningly beautiful black-haired woman was looking at him with a frosty expression.

Even from a great distance, Yamato could sense the undisguised arrogance and hostility emanating from the other party.

"Huh? Who is that woman? Have I offended her?" Yamato asked, puzzled.

"Could she be one of those crazy female fans who have a crush on our man?"

Nami chuckled and casually teased him.

Everyone followed Yamato's gaze and looked in that direction.

"Oooo!"

Suddenly, Jia Ji let out a wanton shout, his tongue slurring into a wavy line, his eyes shooting out like hearts: "Isn't this the legendary number one beauty in the world? It's the Empress's ship! I see her!"

"The Empress?!"

Nami, who had just been joking, suddenly changed her expression, as if facing a formidable enemy.

"Oh oh oh!!!"

In the next instant, most of the men on the ship rushed out, staring at the Nine Serpents' ship with lecherous expressions.

Kaji, Barto, Deus, Galdino, and... Ace.

Caesar thought Ace would be calmer than others, but it seems that although his personality is very similar to Luffy's, Ace, as the older brother, is not as oblivious as Luffy. He also becomes a lecherous man when he sees a beautiful woman.

Not only Ace, but even a group of naval officers were unsettled when they saw that face. Even the hawkish Doberman's face turned bright red.

Caesar, however, remained calm and unaffected.

Because he reduced his blood flow to a minimum...

(End of this chapter)