Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

Kuina: "..."

Is it really that hasty?

Judging from what Lockes just said, Lockes clearly knows the beautiful woman in front of him who is outstanding in both appearance and temperament.

But isn't that too strange?

Could it be that Rocks was attracted to her beauty?

And it even involves Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!?

"You're inviting me to join you?"

Robin was also confused by Rocks' sudden offer to recruit him.

She narrowed her eyes slightly and said calmly, "Since you know who I am, you should understand my situation..."

The other party's words revealed too much; they even knew that she was now Crocodile's subordinate?

Where did you find out?

"of course."

Rocks grinned: "If Crocodile can protect you, then I can naturally protect you too. I do have some strength."

Robin's eyes flashed, and he gave a vague reply: "This matter... I need to think about it..."

The so-called consideration was actually an attempt to appease Rocks and find a way to escape.

She didn't want to have any conflict with the other party, not even a little bit.

Hiding herself is what she needs to consider most...

"Oh, then think it over carefully."

Lox waved his hand, saying nothing more.

It's normal for the other party to give this kind of response.

It would be strange if Robin agreed to be recruited by a stranger who recognized him.

This doesn't fit the character of someone who has been hiding from pursuers and concealing their identity for a long time.

Rocks figured that right now, all Miss Robin wanted was to leave this place...

Robin: "..."

It's impossible to figure out what the other person is thinking.

This kind of person is undoubtedly terrifying...

Robin was already prepared to leave, but she remained cautious, not daring to make any rash moves: "May I leave now, Lord Black-Haired Swordsman..."

Lockes laughed and said, "You can stay for a meal if you want, it's on me."

"No need, thank you..."

Robin glanced at Rocks.

After confirming that the other party had no intention of making a move, she quietly disappeared into the crowd and vanished...

Watching Robin leave, Rocks clicked his tongue and said, "He's quite polite."

Luo wasn't in a hurry to leave Robin behind; they would see each other again soon.

Once we've dealt with Crocodile, their former boss, we can recruit Robin later.

disagree?

Then we'll just rob them!

The purpose of this trip was to recruit them, and Lox wouldn't let them get away...

Nami couldn't suppress her curiosity any longer: "You know her?"

Rocks said, "'Devil Child' Nico Robin, with a bounty of 79 million Berries, is a good candidate for a companion..."

Chapter 90 Crocodile only sent you two lowly minions? Isn't that a bit of an underestimation of me?

Suburbs.

Seeing that no one was chasing after him, Robin breathed a sigh of relief and muttered, "Inviting me to join? What a... incomprehensible man..."

Things happened so suddenly, and she hadn't expected things to develop this way.

Thinking about it now still makes my heart race.

What exactly was that man's purpose?

'Pop pop pop...'

Just then, the Den Den Mushi rang.

Robin took out a Den Den Mushi from her pocket, and Crocodile's voice came through the connection: "How's it going?"

Robin's expression tightened. After thinking for a moment, he explained the situation: "Some things have happened; the dancing fans' affair has been exposed..."

"……reason!"

"During the unloading of supplies, there was a breakage, and the dancing powder leaked out. Because the Yoak caravan hired a lot of guards, I couldn't handle it alone..."

For some reason, Robin did not reveal the story of the "black-haired swordsman".

Instead, they fabricated a lie...

As for why, she herself didn't know.

Was it because of the "black-haired swordsman's" benevolence or the other party's words "I'll protect you"?

These three words stirred something within Robin's closed-off heart.

She could tell that the other person meant her no harm, and that their words were very sincere.

At least that's how it appears on the surface.

After years on the run, she had some confidence in her ability to judge people...

"..."

There was silence on the other end of the Den Den Mushi, as if the person was angry because things hadn't gone according to plan.

A second later, Crocodile continued, "Keep an eye on their every move. We can't let them report the dancing fans to the royal family. I'll send someone over there..."

"I understand... Boss."

The Den Den Mushi hung up, and Robin slowly exhaled, muttering to himself, "As expected, it turned out this way..."

"However, judging from their previous words, they are probably after Crocodile. For me? No... that's unlikely."

Why would he choose to be an enemy of Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, for her sake?

She doesn't think she has that value.

She was merely a "jinx" whom the world government considered an enemy and whom everyone regarded as a monstrous beast.

No one would be willing to accept her like this.

Crocodile only ever used her as a tool; he never truly accepted her...

A flicker of sadness crossed her eyes, but it quickly vanished. Robin composed herself and murmured, "There's still one question: how did they know I was Crocodile's subordinate?"

Was Mr. 1's death related to the other party?

Robin sorted out his thoughts and made the above judgments...

There are many doubts.

I have absolutely no idea where I exposed myself.

The fact that Baroque Works is a force under Crocodile's control is something that, apart from her, no one on the high seas should know...

After all, Crocodile never showed his true face at Baroque Works.

Even the members themselves don't know Mr. 0's exact identity, let alone outsiders.

This matter is strange in every way.

The unknown often evokes fear and apprehension...

"Phew, I hope you can get through this smoothly. If you really want to invite me to join, then you'll need to defeat Crocodile..."

"And...protect me?"

Robin suddenly gave a self-deprecating laugh: "Protect someone like me? You have no idea what I carry on my shoulders. My enemy is... this world..."

……

Because of the seriousness of the dancing fans.

Yoak decided to travel to the kingdom's capital, Arubana, to meet with the Alabasta royal family.

He already had trade dealings with the Alabasta royal family and was one of the caravans recognized by the Alabasta royal family.

It is possible to reach the heart of Alabasta via the Santo River without being searched.

Now this has happened.

Yoak felt it necessary to travel to the kingdom's capital to report the situation to the Alabasta royal family.

In order to apologize and to restore the reputation of the Yoak caravan...

He had no choice but to go!

Meanwhile, Lox also planned to go to Arubana.

Alabasta, this ancient desert kingdom, is, after all, an island and country that is prominently described in the original work, and Rocks wanted to go and see it; he was a One Piece fan after all…

It was also for Crocodile and Robin.

After a quick lunch.

The group then traveled by boat to the kingdom's capital, Arubana.

The Santo Doe River is not yet dry, and boats can still navigate it...

Halfway through the journey, someone blocked the road... no, the boat was blocked.