One Piece: Nico Robin Collection

Chapter 54 Fire
Kingdom of Solbe, South.

The raging fire was like a terrifying giant python, devouring people's houses crazily.

The people stared blankly at their homes being engulfed by flames, their eyes filled with death and despair.

Just over a decade ago, influenced by the Heavenly Gold, King Solbey issued a decree to divide the country into two and drive all the elderly people who were unable to work to the barren areas in the south, including even the elders of the royal family!
These citizens will no longer be considered members of the Solbe Kingdom. They will be abandoned people who are not protected by the law and can be abused and ravaged by lawless persons!

Fortunately, the newly formed revolutionary army suddenly intervened and this tyranny was eventually put to an end.

But everyone knows that this matter is far from over.

Just a few years ago, the Goa Kingdom in the East China Sea burned a huge fire, which earned it high praise from the Celestial Dragons, who even described it as the most beautiful country in the East China Sea.

It was precisely because of this incident that King Bekoli's mind became active again.

Now, he also plans to use a big fire to burn to death everyone in the southern region, so that the country can usher in the so-called "rebirth"!
"My house..."

The thin woman held her child in her arms, staring blankly at the burning house in the flames.

The old people were silent, their hunched figures becoming increasingly old and drowsy.

"Hey! Come and save them!"

"There are children in the house!"

"Uncle Tom! Uncle Tom hasn't come out yet!"

Some remained silent, some struggled desperately, and some roared in despair.

Suddenly, the tall and burly figure of Big Bear appeared out of nowhere. Looking at the hellish scene in front of him, veins bulged on his forehead and his eyes flashed with furious flames.

He raised his hand, intending to fire an air cannon to put out the flames, but was suddenly stopped by a tree root crutch.

"It won't work, Xiongxiong..."

The one who stopped him was the former king of this country, who was also the grandfather of the current king. Now, due to his old age, he was driven to this southern region along with everyone else.

"A vacuum can extinguish flames, but most of the houses here are made of wood. If they collapse due to the impact, it will likely cause a chain reaction..."

The big bear was silent for a moment, then rushed towards the fire area without saying a word.

Suddenly, a figure stood in front of him.

The other person was fat, wearing baby clothes, with a pacifier in his mouth, and he stood in his way with such a big body.

"Get out of the way!"

Big Bear's voice was cold and hard, as if he was suppressing endless anger.

"I think I figured out what's going on here..."

Senior crossed his arms, his sunglasses reflecting the firelight, his face full of confidence.

"Let me introduce myself. I am the user of the Water-Water Fruit..."

"Eh? Water-Water Fruit? Can it produce water?" The people next to him were shocked.

"No, but I can swim anywhere like I'm in water!"

“That’s totally useless!!”
"Yes, brother, yes!"

Senior gave Big Bear a thumbs-up. "On the way here, I heard your story from the elders. The most important thing you should do now is to give that bastard king a good beating."

"As for this, leave it to me, brother..."

"Thank you!"

The big bear was silent for a moment, then disappeared in a flash.

At the same moment, Senior dove into the ground and swam towards the fire...

Solby Palace, on the high walls.

King Bekoli looked at the flames covering the sky in the distant southern region and smiled grimly.

And beneath the high walls, countless people gathered in the streets, cursing and protesting angrily.

"Murderer!"

"Put out the fire, you bastard!"

"Hahahaha~ You bunch of fools, I'm doing this for your own good!"

Looking at the helpless people below, King Bekoli's smile became more and more proud.

"In the distant East China Sea, a country successfully implemented this policy. They created a beautiful city without garbage, and were praised by the Celestial Dragons... So sometimes, in order to achieve great happiness, you must be ruthless and reform the country." "Oh no, Your Majesty, the people are rioting!"

"Then just shoot four or five people... well, this is for the greater good!"

Bang!
Gunshots were heard, but no one was hit.

A tall and burly man stood in front of the crowd, holding the bullet shot from the soldier's gun in his hand. His face was full of anger. He raised his hand and knocked the soldier beside him away.

"who are you?!"

The soldier shouted, "If you don't stop, you will be executed on the spot!"

In the distance, flames shot up into the sky. The big bear had his back to the shadows, gritting his teeth in anger, his furious face growing increasingly gloomy.

then…

boom--

Violent air waves rolled, and the palace gate was blasted open by a shock wave.

Dozens of soldiers flew high up with the shock wave and then fell heavily!
"Stop it! You bastard!"

Inside the palace, the soldiers fled in panic.

King Bekoli looked at the figure rushing towards him in horror, shouting hysterically.

"Asking the king is a serious crime! Do you understand what a serious crime is? Damn you!!"

Unfortunately, however...

The person in front of him said nothing and just kept punching.

Soon, in front of people's shocked gazes, a fleshy mark several tens of meters in size exploded on the pavilion in the center of the palace, blowing away the evil king and his palace!
Ignoring the cheers of the people around him, the bear hurried towards the fire area.

In the firelight, a fat pervert dressed in baby clothes was constantly going in and out of the fire, rescuing trapped people one by one.

Seeing this, the big bear also rushed into the fire without hesitation.

Finally, I don’t know how long it took.

The fire was finally extinguished, and only a few wisps of flames were still lingering on the charred ruins.

Big Bear stared blankly at the ruins in front of him, his face covered in black.

"You've tried your best. We've all tried our best."

Senior stood beside him with his arms folded. Although he was only two meters tall, he did not look short at all standing next to the bear.

"Thank you very much."

Big Bear's voice was dry: "Thank you so much!"

"No need to say more!"

Senior smiled faintly: "A man like you deserves my help."

Big Bear pursed his lips and said, "You are right about my treasure. That is my daughter."

"Oh? Then she must be cute?"

"Um…"

"Her mother must have been beautiful too?"

"Um…"

"You must love her very much, too?"

"Um...I'm sorry about what happened just now."

"whats the matter?"

Big Bear looked at Senior bewilderedly: "I mean... my attitude."

"What?... I only saw a man protecting his family."

Sayiore crossed his arms and a smile suddenly appeared on his mouth with a pacifier in it.

"Honestly, you're just as handsome as me, bro!"

(End of this chapter)