One Piece: Nico Robin Collection

Chapter 23 Adaptation and Placement
Robin adapted to life in Wano Country very quickly.

Or, in other words, for her who has been in the black area for many years and is sufficiently vigilant and alert, she can quickly adapt to any kind of life.

"Ms. Viya, this is today's report. The inducing drug developed by Mr. Quinn has shown initial results. The growth rate of crops has tripled. Farming has resumed in some areas, and the first wave of crops will be harvested in about two months."

At the Shogun's Mansion, Hiyori Kozuki was reporting to Robin on their work.

In just half a month, Robin had taken over Caesar's work in full. She was versatile and could perfectly understand and implement Caesar's decisions. Even as a woman, her delicate mind allowed her to handle some details more meticulously than Caesar.

"Triple the growth rate...it's incredible that such a drug could be developed."

Robin pondered, "However, such a rapid growth rate might damage the soil's fertility. We need to carefully consider the next crop selection, and try to harvest another wave of food before winter."

Kozuki Hiyori was puzzled: "Fertilization?"

"Nothing, I'll talk to Mr. Quinn."

Robin shook his head slightly. It was obvious that Hiyori Kozuki was a pampered young lady. Although she was quite intelligent, her knowledge was still too narrow.

During this period, she also gained some understanding of Wano Country.

The feudal society was closed, ignorant and backward. Even in the most prosperous period, the lower class people could only barely make ends meet. After Kurozumi Orochi stole the country and Kaido opened a weapons factory, countless people starved to death.

No wonder the boss is so respected just for giving them enough food to eat.

In today's Wano Country, Caesar will be recognized wherever he goes. Even Kozuki's old ministers under Kozuki Hiyori and the samurai who have been fighting against Kurozumi Orochi dare not show any disrespect to Caesar.

The reason for this is that, in addition to the fact that Caesar was very popular among the people, there was also the fact that he raised the banner of "Oden's Will".

Denigrating his policies and praising his benevolence, in order to highlight the legitimacy of the general's position...

This new boss is excellent in both his ability to handle affairs and his political thinking, and most importantly, he understands people's hearts.

Robin found that Caesar was very similar to her and could always control someone as quickly as possible.

But the difference is that she is more likely to cater to the other person's preferences or exploit his weaknesses, while Caesar can resonate with the other person's heart, thereby gaining the other person's recognition as quickly as possible and conveying his own ideas and thoughts to the other person.

Of course, he doesn't have this kind of patience for everyone.

"Ms. Via...is she Mr. Caesar's woman?"

Looking at the beautiful woman with three-dimensional features in front of him, Hiwa Kozuki asked curiously.

She had been curious about Robin's identity for many days.

The other party suddenly appeared beside Caesar one day half a month ago, with a calm and composed temperament of a big sister, which made her feel pressured.

"You seem to care about him?"

Robin looked at the girl in front of him with amusement.

“No, it’s just that the feeling is complicated…”

Hiyori Kozuki was a little reserved. "Mr. Caesar is excellent. Not only can he deal with dangerous people like Kaido, but he also makes sure everyone has enough to eat. He is also very friendly and easygoing with the people. Such a demeanor really makes me fall in love with him."

"I have also thought about whether to rely on Lord Caesar, but he is still a member of the Beasts Pirates, and I am the daughter of Kozuki Oden..."

"You are a little too self-indulgent."

Robin said calmly, "He doesn't have that idea about you at all."

Kozuki Hiyori was slightly startled: "Huh?"

"hehe…"

Seeing Hiyori Kozuki's stunned expression, Robin chuckled softly. Judging from Caesar's words and actions, although he didn't know why, he seemed to be very annoyed with the Kozuki clan.

Even Caesar's attitude towards Runti, the noisy little girl, was much better than that towards Kozuki Hiwa.

Robin was a little confused at first until Caesar told him the story of Kozuki Oden.

Since Caesar described Oden's actions completely from a normal person's perspective, Robin was not infected by the fruit of emotion as in the original book. Instead, she thought that the other party was stupid and had played a good hand badly.

As for this woman named Hiyori Kozuki, to use Caesar's words, she should be... green tea?
Although I don’t quite understand it, it doesn’t seem to be a good thing.

As the boss's secretary, Robin naturally has to stand on Caesar's side.

She could see that Wano Country was currently undergoing an invisible transformation, with the gun of pragmatism already pointed at feudalism and bloodline.

At this stage, the existence of Kozuki Hiyori is indeed very important, and can to a large extent determine the legitimacy of the Yamato Shogun's position.

But after that?
Caesar does not need to be persecuted. As long as he does better than Kozuki, there will be some sensible subordinates who will jump out and label him as an "old-age feudal dictator."

Hiyori Kozuki probably didn't realize this, but looking at her, it seemed that she could vaguely sense this uneasiness, which was the fundamental reason why she tried to attach herself to Caesar.

So what will this new boss do?

Is it to take the opportunity to destroy Guangyue?
Or... stand up and show mercy, and completely take over Kozuki's inheritance?
Unfortunately, the results won’t be seen in a short time...

Robin shook his head slightly, then stood up and left the room.

In addition to her secretary work, Caesar also made other arrangements for her - to cultivate her domineering aura.

It is not difficult to see from the plot two years ago that Robin has good physical strength, but his physical skills are really a bit weak. During the two years of separation from his companions, he successfully mastered Fishman Karate, but did not continue to improve.

Caesar's requirements for Robin are not high. As long as her physical skills reach a certain level, she can master the observation Haki, and can ensure her own safety to a certain extent, it will be fine.

For this reason, Caesar also asked Yamato to act as Robin's physical training teacher.

Robin's life is very fulfilling now. In the morning, she helps Caesar with government affairs, and in the afternoon, she practices physical skills and observation Haki with Yamato.

But Robin's goal is not limited to this.

When she saw Caesar blindfolding himself and devoting himself to training every day, and even Kaido's lieutenants treated him equally, she clearly realized the so-called power and what position it occupied in this ocean.

"All the suffering in this world ultimately stems from a lack of strength."

This is what Caesar said when he asked her to practice, and Robin agreed with it deeply.

No matter what Caesar's purpose was for her, at least Robin was grateful to him from the bottom of her heart for letting Yamato help her practice.

On the other side, Bianli Village.

Half a month later, Caesar came here again.

Unlike half a month ago, there is no one at the village entrance now. If nothing unexpected happens, the villagers should be working in the fields at this time, including the children helping the adults with the work.

At present, in Wano Country, it is undoubtedly a great thing that there is land to farm and people have the energy to farm.

Soon, Caesar arrived at the door of the tree house where Tenguyama Feiche was.

The old wooden door creaked and Caesar gently pushed it open and walked in.

The room was silent. Fei Che knelt with his hands on his knees, staring intently at the black long sword lying horizontally on the knife rack in front of him.

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