Luffy, how can you become the Pirate King if you don't work hard!

Merry immediately nodded vigorously beside her, her eyes shooting out adorable rays, and chimed in with her sweet, childlike voice:

"Let's go together, Robin-neechan~"

Robin had originally planned to stay on the ship and enjoy a quiet reading time, but seeing Luffy's pure and expectant eyes and Merry's irresistible cuteness, she couldn't help but smile and close her book: "Alright, since the captain and Merry have both said so."

So the three of them stepped off the Merry and onto the soft grass of Long Ring Island.

Nika peeked out furtively, then a smile appeared on her face.

Finally, she was the only one left on the ship!

Luffy and Robin walked side by side, discussing the key points of the Poneglyphs, and the conversation naturally extended to Fish-Man Island and the Giants.

Robin, with his extensive knowledge, spoke eloquently:

"According to some scattered ancient records, the fish-men and giants seem to have intricate connections with that blank century of history. Fish-man Island is hidden deep in the seabed, thousands of meters below the surface, while Elbaf, where the giants live, is hailed as the world's strongest nation."

"Wow, there's a deer with such a long neck!"

Merry knew nothing about history and just said whatever came to mind. Pointing to a deer with an unusually long neck grazing in the distance, her little face was full of surprise, "The animals here are all so strange!"

Robin smiled and said, "Skypiea is magical enough. The Fishman Island we just talked about is located 10,000 meters underwater, and the giant race Elbaf is also full of legends. This ocean is synonymous with miracles."

Chapter 176 A Disagreement Leads to Domineering Colors

"I'll definitely go!"

Luffy clenched his fist, full of confidence, "Fishman Island, Elbaf, we'll go everywhere!"

Really? Really?

Merry excitedly tugged at Luffy's trouser leg.

"Of course, we'll go together." Robin looked at Luffy and Merry with a gentle smile.

The three chatted as they strolled across the unusual meadow. Luffy and Robin discussed profound history, while Merry marveled at the extra-long animals around them.

To outsiders, this heartwarming scene looks just like a young couple taking their child for a leisurely stroll.

Just then, Luffy suddenly stopped, his gaze sharp as he looked straight ahead, his relaxed expression instantly replaced by an unprecedented seriousness.

Robin followed his gaze, and when she saw the tall figure slowly approaching, her pupils suddenly contracted, her body trembled slightly uncontrollably, and she instinctively grabbed Luffy's wrist tightly.

He was an extremely tall man, wearing a white suit vest and a dark blue shirt, with a green eye mask on his forehead. He seemed to have just woken up, yawning and looking rather lazy.

"Do you know him, Robin?"

Luffy could feel the strength of Robin gripping his wrist and the slight tremor, and his voice deepened.

Robin's breathing was a little rapid, and her voice carried a barely perceptible strain: "Admiral Aokiji Kuzan of the Marine Headquarters."

"Admiral?"

Luffy's eyes instantly turned cold, and an invisible aura began to emanate from him.

The navy's highest combat power, standing at the pinnacle of this vast ocean.

But so what?

He scared his comrades, not even a naval admiral!

"He came to see me."

Robin bit her lower lip, trying to calm herself down. "You guys need to get out of here right now."

Almost as soon as Robin finished speaking, Nami, Vivi, Zoro, and the others, sensing the unusual atmosphere, quickly returned.

"What happened?"

"Miss Robin? You look terrible."

Who is this man?

The crowd asked questions all at once, their eyes warily fixed on Aokiji.

Vivi's expression changed the moment she saw Aokiji. She quickly grabbed Nami's clothes and whispered a few words urgently.

Nami's expression also turned serious.

Despite sensing the oppressive atmosphere, Chopper mustered his courage and pointed at Aokiji, shouting, "Who are you? What do you want to do to Robin?"

Aokiji looked down at Chopper, a hint of confusion appearing on his lazy face: "A tanuki?"

"I'm a reindeer, you bastard!"

Chopper jumped up in anger, pointing to the horns on his head and emphasizing, "Look carefully, you have horns!"

"Oh my!"

"Alright, alright, stop being so menacing, buddy. I didn't come here on orders."

Aokiji seemed to only then notice Luffy's undisguised hostility. He scratched his fluffy curly hair, smiled helplessly, and spread his hands, saying, "I just thought the weather was nice, so I came here for a walk."

It's time to get off work now.

I'm not working, so I won't be catching pirates.

"A Marine Admiral taking a stroll on a deserted island where pirates gather?" Sanji lit a cigarette and exhaled a smoke ring. "That might fool a three-year-old, but don't fool yourself."

Aokiji sighed, looking like he really couldn't do anything about them: "That's the truth. I was just taking a walk and happened to drop by to see some acquaintances."

"Acquaintances? Where are your acquaintances around here?" Usopp asked, peeking out from behind Zoro.

Aokiji's gaze swept over the crowd and landed on Robin, who was still tightly gripping Luffy's wrist. He greeted her calmly:

“Sashibuli, Nico Robin. You’ve grown into a beautiful young woman.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding air seemed to freeze, becoming extremely oppressive.

The distance between Luffy and Aokiji was only a few meters. His face was expressionless. Almost at the same time, an invisible ripple spread out from his body, centered on Luffy, and swept towards Aokiji!

Conqueror's Haki!?

Aokiji's eyes, which had been half-closed and appearing lazy, suddenly snapped open, a bead of cold sweat appearing on his forehead.

A similarly powerful aura, cold and solid, spread out like an ancient ice field, steadily catching Luffy's Conqueror's Haki attack!

Two supreme auras collided silently in the air, producing a faint hum, and the grass beneath their feet bent down in a ring outwards from the two of them!

The sky seemed to have darkened a bit.

This also affected Robin.

It has a positive impact.

Robin felt the bone-chilling, oppressive feeling emanating from Aokiji, which vanished completely. The fear she had harbored due to the past also miraculously disappeared.

Although they rationally felt that they were no match for Aokiji at the moment, at least their mindset was gradually adjusting, and they could think about how to escape unscathed.

It must be admitted that, compared to other naval forces, Aokiji is perhaps one of the few who still retains a conscience.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have shown leniency towards me during Ohara's Buster Call.

But the fact that this Marine Admiral could hold his own against Luffy's Conqueror's Haki shows that his strength is indeed unfathomable.

Chopper didn't fully understand what a Marine Admiral really meant; he just felt the atmosphere was terrifying.

Vivi then quickly and quietly explained to Nami and the others:

"Only three people at the Navy Headquarters hold the rank of Admiral: Aokiji Kuzan, Akainu Sakazuki, and Kizaru Borsalino."

These three are recognized by the World Government as the world's strongest fighting force, with only Fleet Admiral Sengoku above them.

Why would someone like that be here?

In their initial clash of styles, it seemed that neither side had the upper hand.

Aokiji raised his hand to his forehead, looking even more helpless: "So, just like your grandfather, you possess that terrifying talent?"

"grandfather?"

Luffy frowned, deep in thought. "You know?"

"what."

Aokiji scratched his head and said, "This is not a secret among the high command of the Navy, after all, you've caused quite a stir."

"And your grandfather, Vice Admiral Garp, often boasted to us that he had trained one of the best naval soldiers in the Navy."

He paused, his tone slightly teasing, "He is indeed excellent, but I never expected him to end up as such a troublesome pirate."

"Vice Admiral Garp? Luffy's grandfather?"

Robin was stunned; she had never heard Luffy mention his family in detail before.

Nami and Usopp had been mentioned by Luffy before.

There's nothing to hide.

Luffy said frankly, "My grandfather is Vice Admiral Monkey D. Garp of the Marine Headquarters."

"Naval hero Garp?!"

Sanji almost dropped the cigarette he was holding.

Chapter 177 The Strength of a Marine Admiral

Even Sanji had heard countless times about the legendary marine, a man who had clashed with the Pirate King Roger many times and was hailed as the backbone of the Navy!

How could someone like that have a grandson who aspires to become the Pirate King?

What's wrong with this family?!

Usopp, hiding behind Zoro, spoke in a trembling voice: "Since you have this connection, why don't you, as a Marine Admiral, go and catch those big pirates with bounties of hundreds of millions or billions? What are you doing staring at us?"

Aokiji sighed: "So, were you guys even listening to me?"