One Piece: Nico Robin Collection

Chapter 76 Sowing discord
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The lonely cold wind blew through the clouds in the sky, and speckled snowflakes slowly fell from the sky.

It's snowing in Rogue Town.

"A year has passed by so quickly."

Inside the villa, Caesar stood in front of the living room window, his tone full of emotion.

In the yard, Yamato and Bonnie were making a snowman. Bartolomeo used the power of the Barrier Fruit to patiently help them shovel the snow on the ground.

On the sofa in the living room, Big Bear was holding a cup of hot tea with a warm smile on his face. Robin was leaning on the recliner by the fireplace and flipping through Dong Hai's fashion magazine. In the kitchen, Baby5 was preparing dinner.

It has been two days since he returned to Donghai. During these two days, subsidiaries and group shareholders have come to him one after another. Maria also called him and asked Caesar if he wanted to take charge of Caesar Group again, but he turned them all down.

I started a company to become stronger, and now that I'm stronger, you still want me to start a company? Then wouldn't my strength have been for nothing?

Today, the Caesar Group is completely controlled by the Beasts Pirates, or more precisely, by Black Maria. All dividends from Caesar's shares will flow into the development of the Beasts Pirates and the construction of Wano Country.

If Sky Island is the territory set by Caesar in Paradise, then Wano Country is his foundation in the New World. Both of them have unique geographical advantages. At least this year, Wano Country must survive.

The Caesar Group's industries are all in resource mining and home building materials, mostly mines and factories. Even without him, it will not affect the normal operation of the group. It's just that it will not be able to continue expanding. After finally getting rid of all the work in his hands, he would think of coming back because he has nothing better to do.

At least before taking over Sky Island, Caesar will not focus on this.

Hearing Caesar's sentiment, Robin closed the magazine and chuckled, "How can you already be sentimental about something like this at just eighteen? You can't be so gloomy."

“It’s just that I’ve experienced a lot this year.”

Caesar smiled and said, "If I had a caring older sister to lean on, I could be as innocent as Yamato."

Robin smoothed the hair by his ear. "A young, wealthy, and talented person like you should never lack suitors, right? Why are you so obsessed with a wanted criminal like me?"

"Although I like stability, I also have a desire to conquer in my bones."

Caesar smiled and said, "A wild rose with a bounty of 79 million is far more attractive to me than a flower grown in a greenhouse."

“Hiss…ha——”

Big Bear sipped his hot tea and said, "You two have been arguing for days, and you still haven't decided who's better?"

"In fact, I have already failed miserably."

Robin smiled and said, "But what a certain Captain with a bad taste wants to see is me kneeling down and begging for mercy. But I also want to save face."

“…I really don’t understand today’s young people.”

Big Bear scratched his cheek and smiled awkwardly.

He was not afraid of the two people's flirting. Yamato and Baby5 always liked to hug and kiss Caesar. He felt that although Caesar was a little fickle, he was still very loving when he was with these two people.

But once Caesar and Robin met, the situation changed. There seemed to be a faint atmosphere of romance between the two of them, and from time to time they would say a few lewd words, leaving him no time to cover Bonnie's ears...

Compared to these two people, Big Bear felt that he was as simple as a little white flower.

"Is that what you think? Robin...I was just trying to be subtle."

Caesar quietly appeared behind Robin, leaned over with his hands on the recliner, and whispered in Robin's ear.

"But since you've said that, then...are you free to sleep together tonight?"

"..."

Robin's face was expressionless, but the red tips of her ears betrayed her.

"I'm going to get some air."

Big Bear silently stood up and left the room.

As soon as the door closed, Caesar gently bit Robin's earlobe.

"You... um..."

Robin's body softened, and his tone was filled with a hint of blame: "How shameless!"

"If you don't like it, you can tell me, right?"

Caesar smiled triumphantly, wrapped his arms around her slender neck, and blew gently into her delicate little ear. Robin shuddered slightly, a faint floral scent emanating from her nostrils. Under the soft blanket, her long, beautiful legs crossed, unconsciously rubbing against each other. (Official: Robin's body odor is floral)
"Cunning vampire..."

Robin opened his mouth and found that he really couldn't say anything unpleasant. He sighed helplessly, turned his head slightly, and tentatively captured the corner of Caesar's lips.

Caesar's hands moved around dishonestly, and the fire in the fireplace burned with crackling sounds.

Ding-dong-

Just as those hands full of curiosity were about to explore the unknown, the doorbell suddenly rang.

"Oh my... what a coincidence."

Robin chuckled and tugged at his collar as if feeling a little stuffy, and his deep cleavage flashed before Caesar's eyes.

While Caesar was stunned, she suddenly got out of his arms and slipped towards the door.

"Tsk..."

Caesar used his Observation Haki to scan the area outside the door, and before Robin could open it, he already knew the identity of the visitor.

"What an unfortunate timing..."

Click…

The door opened, and a bear as big as a mountain stood outside, looking at Robin apologetically: "If possible, I don't want to disturb you at this time, but someone said that they also want to see you... and Caesar."

As he spoke, he turned slightly to the side.

Behind him was a three-meter-tall man with curly hair and wearing a light blue suit.

The man looked lazy, with his hands in his pockets, looking down at Robin.

"Hey, it's been a long time, Nico Robin."

"Blue Pheasant..."

When he saw the face of the person coming clearly, Robin's smile froze and a trace of fear flashed in his eyes.

But before she could think about it, Caesar's big hand suddenly rested on her waist and he pulled her into his arms without saying a word.

"Eh? Isn't this the admiral of the navy?"

Caesar put one arm around Robin's waist and looked at Aokiji with a smile.

"Kim Caesar..."

Aokiji looked at the young face in front of him, and a trace of fear flashed in his eyes. Although he had already had the information, he still couldn't help but sigh when he saw that overly young face.

"If it's convenient, can I talk to you?"

"What are we talking about? Overthrowing the Celestial Dragons?"

"Ah la la... This kind of topic isn't something you can just casually discuss."

Aokiji looked at Robin and said, "How about we just talk about you... and the woman next to you?"

"Robin..." Caesar smiled slightly and tilted his head towards the house: "Please come in."

Several people came to the living room. Caesar sat down on the sofa, leaning his elbows on the armrests and leisurely crossing his legs. Robin sat beside him silently, looking like he was worried about something.

Aokiji sat on the sofa opposite the two of them, his elbows resting on his knees, his body leaning forward slightly.

He glanced at the hot tea and snacks on the table and the warm fire in the fireplace, and sighed helplessly.

"The senior guys at the headquarters are having a terrible headache because of your appearance, but you guys seem to be taking it easy."

Caesar tore open a bag of senbei: "Want some?"

"Ah, thank you very much."

Aokiji took the senbei and poured himself a cup of hot tea without hesitation. "Speaking of which, drinking tea and eating senbei is a tradition in your East China Sea, right? Mr. Garp also likes it very much."

"It's indeed a popular way of eating in the East China Sea. Green tea can dilute the saltiness of the senbei, making it taste more delicious."

Caesar broke off a piece of senbei and put it in his mouth. "This thing is actually highly puffed rice crust. If necessary, you can pour it into soup and boil it into a paste to satisfy your hunger."

"You know a lot about food, don't you?"

"Of course, I can't say for sure about my strength, but my cooking skills are definitely the best and most authoritative in this ocean."

Caesar spread his hands, looking quite pleased with himself: "Want to learn? I'll teach you."

"That's not necessary. I don't have much of a desire for food. I'm more concerned about your purpose in contacting this woman than your cooking skills."

Aokiji raised his index finger and pointed at Robin. "To be honest, you're in a very dangerous situation right now. I heard everything clearly when you were talking on the phone with Vice Admiral Tsuru."

"The World Government won't allow dangerous ideas like yours to exist. However, given your strength, those old men won't easily push you into opposition if you're just talking nonsense. It's been so long since you set sail, and there's still no bounty. I think you should be aware of this."

"But if this woman is added to the mix, with your dangerous thinking and her ability to decipher historical texts, you will immediately be listed as the World Government's top priority target. I believe you are aware of this, right?"

"That's right..."

Caesar nodded, somewhat puzzled. "But if I remember correctly, that's what I was supposed to do, right?"

"So you took this woman in just to overthrow the Celestial Dragons?"

"It started out as a search for a vampire fruit."

Caesar shook his head slightly. "The fruit is hidden in the ruins of Sleeping Ancient Town. To be absolutely sure, I chose Robin, a survivor of O'Hara. After all, their expertise is certified by the World Government."

Qing Pheasant: "..."

Robin: "..."

What kind of hellish talk is this!
"After obtaining the vampire fruit, my talent has been improved, and my ambition has grown. This also gave me the confidence to touch the top of this world, and all of this has nothing to do with me taking her in~"

"In my opinion, history is nothing more than a whore dressed up by the victors. Aside from ancient texts, which still have some use, the so-called historical truths are of no use to the present or the future, because people never learn from history."

Caesar nonchalantly played with Robin's soft palm and scoffed, "To be honest with you, I've had my eye on Robin since the first time I saw her. Regardless of whether I eventually get the vampire fruit or not, she can't escape my control."

"Ah la la, you seem to like this woman?"

Aokiji looked at Caesar in surprise: "If I remember correctly, you should be Kaido's son-in-law? The girl making a snowman outside should be Kaido's daughter, right? Wouldn't she mind?"

"Ah, it's okay, Yamato is more traditional."

"What? What an enviable tradition..."

Aokiji looked at Robin and said, "Would you mind?"

"Caesar didn't mind my bounty, so why would I mind something like this?"

Robin forced herself to remain calm. Although Caesar had said that Aokiji was secretly protecting her, the psychological shadow left by her past experiences was so great that she always felt an inexplicable fear when facing Aokiji.

"Well...it's pointless to ask."

Aokiji scratched his head, his expression slightly heavy. "You've survived this dark world by betraying and fleeing, fawning and exploiting others. You've relied on your clever mind to survive until now. This time, you've chosen this group, right? They're truly a powerful force. They've already possessed the strength of the Imperial Group before even setting sail..."

Robin's pupils shrank slightly, his body trembled, and he subconsciously wanted to pull back Caesar's hand, but Caesar pulled him into his arms.

"Yeah? Our Robin is pretty smart, right?"

Caesar put one arm around Robin's shoulders and interlocked his fingers with hers with the other.

"For the weak without strength, wisdom is also a means. Robin's meeting me is a powerful alliance."

As the words fell, Robin in Caesar's arms gradually stopped trembling and held Caesar's hand tightly.

"Your tactics of sowing discord will not work on me, Mr. Aokiji~"

"Ah la la, have you been spotted?"

Aokiji tilted his head in confusion. "Well...that's right. After all, you come from a business background. You definitely can't hide this trick from yourself. Without sufficient benefits, no one would easily let go of such an important bargaining chip."

Caesar shook his head slightly: "You... really like to sow discord."

"If I remember correctly, you were the one who started to sow discord among the navy, right? Thanks to you, the World Government has been in a state of panic recently and has been constantly causing trouble for the navy." Aokiji spread his hands in distress.

"Is this a panic?"

Caesar feigned surprise. "If you knew that the Sea King, one of the ancient weapons, was this generation's mermaid princess—yes, that innocent and kind-hearted ten-year-old girl—wouldn't the World Government go crazy?"

Hearing this, Aokiji's eyes widened suddenly, and he looked at Caesar in disbelief: "No, you... I..."

Caesar slammed his hand on the table, his expression excited. "If you knew that the ancient weapon Pluto, sought by the Celestial Dragons who hold a human hunting competition against non-member nations every three years, is hidden in..."

"OIOIOI! Stop it! Stop it!"

Aokiji hurriedly raised his hand and interrupted Caesar loudly: "Sorry, it's my fault! I'm so sorry! Let's end this topic here!"

"So...will you tell the World Government? About Aquaman?"

Caesar leaned back comfortably on the sofa and raised his hand slightly. Seeing his behavior, Robin smiled slightly and leaned obediently in his arms.

Qing Pheasant: "..."

Damn it!

I shouldn't have come here!

Will he tell the World Government?

Are you kidding me? !

Even the navy can't know about this!

Aokiji has no doubt that no matter whether it is Poseidon or Pluto, once they fall into the hands of those Celestial Dragons, the world will immediately become a living hell!

"Let me make it clear first, I don't mean to sow discord!"

Caesar waved his hand gently. "After all, your navy still relies on funding from the World Government. I understand that you should be grateful to others, but if you weren't a navy, wouldn't you be able to practice your own justice? How about considering me?"

Qing Pheasant: "..."

Why do I have to try to sow discord between him?

(End of this chapter)