One Piece: Nico Robin Collection

Chapter 62 Joining the gang
When Long first appeared, Caesar thought he was a big shot.

When Ivankov appeared in the prison, Caesar thought Long had some plan.

When Sabo slipped out of the holy land, the guy was sweating while looking at the newspaper, and Caesar just thought that he was shocked by the power of the Celestial Dragons.

It wasn't until the Egghead Island arc that Ginny's storyline was revealed, and Caesar finally confirmed that this guy was a complete clown.

Seeing the gloomy look on Big Bear's face, Caesar shook his head and laughed.

He could see that the other person was not angry with him, but was questioning himself, and was obviously irritated by the words just said.

"Simply put, revolution usually takes the form of intensifying class contradictions, allowing the sparks of thought to be blown away by the winds of public opinion, thus forming an unstoppable will to ignite the prairie. Therefore, bloodshed is inevitable and necessary."

"It's the death of hundreds of thousands of people in exchange for the awakening of tens of millions, rather than a cadre being arrested and immediately abandoning his family and career to escape. Even if you give such an organization a hundred or a thousand years, it will not develop."

"Perhaps this statement is a bit one-sided, but it is inevitable in this world. The top powerhouses on this ocean are completely different from ordinary people in terms of life forms. Top powerhouses can easily destroy an entire nation, and they are the decisive force that truly influences the course of war."

"But the strong have their pride. How can a group of these cunning fellows, who don't even dare to rescue their companions, be looked up to by others? How can they gather strength to fight against the Celestial Dragons?"

Caesar said in a contemptuous tone: "I know you admire that guy Long very much, because no matter what, in this shitty era, he was the first one to choose to lead the common people to resist the Celestial Dragons..."

"I don't deny that he has revolutionary ideas, but his abilities are limited, his vision is limited by the times, and his courage isn't even half as strong as his son's. Perhaps he could become a pioneer on the road to revolution, but it's simply impossible for him to go any further."

"Long has a son?"

The big bear looked up suddenly, his face filled with surprise.

"Monkey D. Luffy..."

Caesar smiled slightly, "Come to think of it, that boy has some connection with your Bakhaniya tribe."

"origin?"

Big Bear had begun to get used to Caesar's outrageous amount of information, but he was just curious about what Caesar meant by "origin".

"Yes, Yuanyuan..."

Caesar nodded. "He is the user of the Rubber Fruit, and this fruit used to have a nickname: the Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Beast Species, Nika Form! Also known as... the Sun God Form!"

Behind the frameless lenses, Big Bear's eyes suddenly widened.

"Nika... is real?"

"That's right, but in order to transform into Nika, the fruit must be awakened. That kid is still too early. Now he is just an ordinary rubber man."

Caesar said casually that it was really difficult to evaluate the mythical beast species Nika.

Other mythical beasts all activate their unique abilities immediately after being eaten, like his blood control, Marco's immortal flame, Kaido's weather management...

But Nika's ability of "materializing imagination" can only be used in the awakened state. Caesar doesn't know the reason, but he thinks it can't be a setting that Oda added after forcibly cheating, right?
"By the way, I can also tell you that with that kid's personality and talent, as long as he's properly trained, he should be able to awaken in about seven or eight years. However... he probably won't have the chance to show his prowess."

Big Bear hesitated after hearing this: "You mean..."

"Don't get me wrong, what I mean is... by that time, I might have already unified this ocean."

Caesar said seriously, "It may sound unbelievable, but I am quite confident. Of course, this is based on your participation! To be honest... I need your strength!"

"But what I hope is that you will help me willingly, rather than compromise with me out of coercion or a desire to repay a favor. Therefore, I choose to tell you everything without hiding anything, whether it's my opinion on the Revolutionary Army or Nika's existence."

"So... make a choice, Big Bear!"

Caesar opened his arms slightly, spread his hands, and looked directly into the eyes behind Big Bear's frameless lenses.

"Do you choose to believe in so-called fate, the legend of Bakhania, and wait for the so-called liberation fighters to rescue you?!"

"Or will you follow me, bear witness to me, and join me in turning this sea upside down, sending those corrupt and defeated Tianlong people to hell, sweeping the old order into the dust of history, and creating a brand new era?!" After the words fell, there was a long silence in the room.

The big bear's face was calm, showing no emotion, he just stared at Caesar quietly.

"Mr. Caesar...what kind of era do you want to create?"

"It's hard to say, but I can be sure that in the era I create, there will be no slaves!"

"Slaves..."

As if he had touched upon some key words, Big Bear's breath became increasingly quiet, and the album of memories in his mind suddenly opened a corner...

Those were truly a period of time... it makes me feel worse than death just thinking about it.

The information about his bloodline was revealed, causing the entire family to be reduced to slavery.

Mom is dead.

My father was also shot in front of my eyes because he disturbed the Celestial Dragons. When the blood splattered on his face, the joyful smile on his face due to the Nika legend had not yet disappeared.

"Your mother died and went to heaven. This is actually better for her..."

"Listen to me, Bear, you are a strong child. You must endure and live!"

"Why? I want to die too!"

"The liberator will appear! He will come to save you!"

"who is it?"

"Nika, the Sun God!"

"This is the name of a warrior passed down through generations of our Bakanian people! One day he will lead you to the free seas! To a happy life under the sun!"

"Nika always has a smile on his face, and he would use this rhythm to make everyone happy! Dongdong Tata~ Dongdong Tata~"

"Hahaha…"

Bang!
The sound of gunfire deep in his memory suddenly woke Daxiong up. He looked at the young and handsome face in front of him and became more silent.

Dad, you are right...

Nika is real!

He will show up one day!
but…

But...

Life is so painful!

In his mind, Ginny's brilliant smile rippled, Big Bear's eyes were bloodshot, and endless pain engulfed him like a tide.

I can't stand it any longer... and I don't want to stand it any longer!

Sorry I haven't told you yet, Dad.

Rather than waiting for Nika, I would rather be a hero like Nika, who can rescue those who have lost their freedom and are struggling in pain!

The room became increasingly quiet. Closing the album of memories, Big Bear felt as if a wild beast's hairs were silently standing on end in his heart, ready to make a move.

"I hope my power can help you, Mr. Caesar!"

(End of this chapter)