Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

But that's fine too; let's save the outcome of this sparring match for the next one.

Next time, his opponent should be able to fight him with all his might.

That will be the battle to determine the world's greatest swordsman!

……

On the coast.

In the distance, a vast area of ​​the sea is frozen solid.

Many pirate ships were frozen on the sea and unable to move, and the people on board were also frozen into ice sculptures.

At this moment, a warship was docked next to the Black Demon.

Naval soldiers disembarked from warships on Asca Island to end the chaos there.

On the Black Demon.

Standing in front of Robin was a tall man wearing a navy cloak...

"It has indeed been a long time, Admiral Aokiji..."

Robin's expression remained relatively calm, but the slight fear in his eyes was impossible to hide.

She was holding a Den Den Mushi (a type of electric scooter) in her right hand behind her back.

I just contacted Rocks through this Den Den Mushi.

The moment Aokiji appeared, she had already dialed the Den Den Mushi.

But she hung up after only one sentence...

Taking a deep breath to keep her voice from trembling, Robin stared intently at Aokiji, sweat rolling down her forehead: "Are you here to capture me?"

"Oh dear, don't be so nervous. I'm just curious. After Crocodile's downfall, who have you allied with now..."

Aokiji glanced at Robin, then at Darkrai.

Seeing that no flags were hanging above, he slowly said, "Those chosen by you to be 'partners' must not be nobodies, right?"

Because Nicole Robin was someone he had let go, he was somewhat aware of her whereabouts.

The other party had previously been in contact with Crocodile, and it is clear that they have joined Crocodile's ranks.

Now that Crocodile has been killed by the black-haired swordsman, Nico Robin is no longer Crocodile's subordinate.

He was a little curious.

Who is Nico Robin's "partner" now?

"..."

Robin remained silent, but she gleaned a lot from Aokiji's words.

The other party knew his whereabouts, and even knew that he had joined Crocodile.

Have you been keeping an eye on her all along?

Seeing that Robin didn't speak, Aokiji didn't take it to heart and calmly said, "You should say that the person who dared to let you join can't be an unknown person."

"This makes me curious and worried. The fact that they dared to accept you is enough to show how dangerous these people are."

"This is going against the World Government and the Navy..."

Aokiji looked at Robin, as if he were reprimanding her, or perhaps stating a fact: "Or are you just using them again? They don't know your identity?"

"..."

As Robin recalled Rocks's face and the words he had spoken to her, the fear on her face subsided.

She said, "What good does it do to know? What good does it do not know? I don't want to die, so I can only find a way out for myself..."

"You trust them a lot?"

Aokiji discerned something from Robin's expression: "Do you remember what I once told you?"

Before Robin could speak, Aokiji continued, "I told you that if you dare to do anything, I will be the first to arrest you."

"That statement still applies today, and your partner... doesn't seem like a docile person."

"In that case... I, as a general, will not pretend not to see it."

"If you want to survive, you can only keep hiding and avoid contact with that history. But now... if you have a stable place, that kind of thought will arise."

Hearing Aokiji's words, Robin's face paled, but she gritted her teeth and remained silent: "..."

Aokiji raised a finger and said calmly, "I'll give you a choice: I can let you go as I did before."

"However, your new 'partners' will be arrested by me..."

"I……"

Robin's pupils contracted, and she wanted to say something but couldn't utter a word.

I felt a pang of sadness.

Am I destined to live in constant hiding?

Just because of myself... will I implicate Rocks and the others?

Rocks and his men might not say anything once or twice, but over time and repeatedly.

They'll probably get tired of her too, won't they?

Chapter 123 You dare bully my historian daughter? —The irritable Rocks!

“Make a choice, Nico Robin. Leave now, and I can pretend I never met you.”

Aokiji exhaled a breath of cold air and calmly said, "Continue your life on the run; this is your destiny..."

"Ok?"

As he said this, Aokiji seemed to sense something, and his gaze involuntarily turned to a certain spot.

'Boom boom boom...'

Over there, it seems like someone is approaching, moving so fast it's practically tearing through the air...

"Damn you, Aokiji! How dare you bully my historian lady? Are you tired of living?"

The deafening roar that ripped through the air couldn't drown out the furious growl.

A figure charged in like a cannonball.

The speed was so fast that all one could see was a black shadow like lightning...

Rocks' unique Observation Haki allowed him to "see" the scene unfolding here.

Aokiji looked down at Robin from his high vantage point; Robin's face was pale...

This scene instantly ignited Rocks' anger.

That damn guy, how dare he bully his historian daughter?

All of his crewmates on the ship were protected by Rocks. Now, who dares to bully his people?

I'm furious! I'm enraged!

Rocks rarely showed anger.

He's always been quite magnanimous.

But now... he can't stand it!

"Oh? Looks like your partner has arrived."

Upon hearing that voice, Aokiji instantly guessed what was going on.

He glanced at Lox, who was rapidly approaching, and narrowed his eyes: "Truly... touching sentiment..."

Because Rocks was moving very fast, he was unable to see Rocks' face clearly.

But from the furious outburst just now, he already knew that this must be Nico Robin's current partner.

What a touching display of affection.

He dared to confront a Marine Admiral for the sake of Nico Robin!

"What the hell are you doing! Get the hell away from Robin!"

With a stomp of his foot, Rocks unleashed a powerful technique, instantly vanishing from his sight and appearing on the deck of the Black Demon, right beside Aokiji...

He doesn't care who you are!

Since they dared to bully his partner.

Then this matter cannot be resolved peacefully!

'Om! '

Rocks' fist was covered with heavy Armament Haki, and he unleashed a burst of Haki lightning.

At the same time, both fists lit up with emerald green light.

Left fist, one bone! Right fist, one serious punch!

At this moment, Rocks was in a brief burst of energy, and also harbored anger.

Such an attack would even make Zephyr say "good"!

"This is……"

Aokiji never expected that even though they were still dozens of meters apart, the other party would suddenly appear in front of him in the next instant.

This is not something that can be achieved simply by speed.

Sensing the attack, Aokiji's pupils contracted sharply...

An admiral is an admiral, the highest combat force in the navy, and Aokiji reacted almost instantly.

A cracking sound rang out as ice crystals condensed, and Aokiji instantly activated his ability.

With a 'whoosh', the surrounding air became chilling.

Aokiji anticipated the location of Rocks' attack and conjured an ice crystal shield.