Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

If Rocks hadn't possessed considerable skill in Observation Haki, he might have easily overlooked it.

Say something.

Miss Robin's abilities give her a unique advantage in eavesdropping and intelligence gathering...

……

the other side.

Robin, who was using his abilities to gather intelligence about the banquet hall from somewhere nearby, fell silent: "..."

She was discovered just like that?

This man is indeed very unusual...

……

Taking a deep breath, Cobra addressed his adjutant, who was in his Bird-Bird Fruit Falcon form, and spoke to Bell:

"Bell, you must personally go to the Rain Land and investigate it thoroughly!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Bell heard what Lockes said and naturally dared not be negligent in the slightest.

I apologize and take my leave.

He then left the banquet hall...

After Bell left, Cobra thanked Lockes again: "Thank you for informing me, sir. If it is true, I will reward you handsomely!"

"There are some things that require your help, King Cobra."

After thinking for a moment, Locke smiled and said, "My future companion might be interested in some things from your country."

"If I may, I would like to make a request to you on her behalf."

Robin was able to infiltrate the palace and use her abilities to gather intelligence.

This is enough to show that the other party is interested in your proposal.

Besides, he killed Crocodile as "agreed," so Robin had no choice but to join them.

He'll rob us!

Since Robin is his future crew member, Rocks, as the captain, naturally needs to seek benefits for her.

This is one way to increase crew members' sense of belonging!

……

"..."

Robin, somewhere in the palace, remained silent, her expression a mixture of surprise, uncertainty, and strangeness: "I don't think I've ever seen him before..."

For some reason, she felt that this man seemed to know her very well.

But I truly don't know the other person...

……

Hearing Locke's words, Cobra did not immediately agree. He carefully considered his tone before speaking, "Could you tell me what your future companion is interested in about my country?"

He thought to himself: Could it be related to the main text of history?

Lockes stated bluntly: "The historical text, my future crew member is a historian."

"The historical text?"

Kuina and Nami were somewhat suspicious, unsure of the meaning behind the Poneglyphs.

However, they didn't ask any further questions.

Old Yoak, on the other hand, seemed to be lost in thought, as if counting the number of tiles that made up the ground.

He knew in his heart that the more he knew about certain things, the more dangerous they became.

Just pretend you didn't hear it!

'really……'

Kobra thought to himself, "Just as I thought."

He fell into a long silence, seemingly lost in thought...

There's no need to worry so much.

Looking at Cobra's expression, Lox shook his head: "I don't want this historical text, nor am I interested in its contents."

Leaning forward, Lockes said in a voice only the two of them could hear, "I know more than you think."

"The ancient weapon Pluton is hiding in Wano Country, which my elders have mentioned to me."

"The reason I'm bringing up the Poneglyphs now is simply to satisfy the curiosity of my future partner..."

Since the matter of the time traveler cannot be discussed, we can only let old Duke take the blame.

Having an elder in the family is like having a treasure.

Old Duke is really useful; he can pin anything on the other person.

As for whether to believe it or not?

That's someone else's business!

"In that case, I agree..."

Kobra's voice was dry.

The secret that their country had guarded for hundreds of years was discovered by an outsider.

This left him speechless.

Since the other party already knew the information recorded in their country's historical texts, and was also their country's benefactor.

He naturally wouldn't refuse such a small request, just to satisfy his future companion's curiosity...

"Then thank you very much."

Roxie smiled, looked up and nodded at the arm that Robin's ability had "activated".

It's like saying: The terms have been set, when are you coming?

……

Robin, somewhere nearby, saw Rocks's actions, opened her mouth, and a strange feeling welled up inside her: "..."

I can't see through it!

She still couldn't figure out what this man was thinking...

"So now... what should we do?"

Robin fell into deep thought: "Can I really become their partner...?"

She felt lost again...

……

Silent all night.

When Rocks got up, Kuina was already practicing her swordsmanship in the backyard of the banquet hall.

Her long, black hair was tied in a ponytail, swaying gently with her movements. Her graceful and agile movements, along with her slender figure, created a unique beauty as she danced with her sword...

Lockes walked over: "You're half an hour earlier than usual today, is that why you're so curly?"

"If I don't work harder, you'll leave me even further behind."

Kuina didn't stop her training, and said coldly, "I won't give you the title of the world's greatest swordsman!"

"Hahaha, you can only be the second greatest swordsman in the world!"

A smile crept onto Rocks' lips.

He drew his sword from his waist, pointing the blade at Kuina: "Let's have a spar, let me see how you've grown."

"Come!"

Kuina doesn't talk much.

He charged forward, carrying the Wado Ichimonji.

The sword flashed, its agility carrying a sharp, murderous aura.

Although there was only one sword, it seemed as if several swords were slashed out at the same time, landing in different locations!

'Clang clang clang!'

Locus raised his sword, precisely blocking several sword strikes from Kuina, and commented, "You've become stronger since our last sparring session. Is this a new sword technique?"

"If I can't beat you in strength, I'll win in speed and skill!"

Kuina slashed horizontally at Lox's waist and abdomen with incredible speed, like a flash of light.

“This is indeed the most suitable path for you. I use brute force to overcome all techniques, while you use skill to overcome brute force.”

Lox stepped back to avoid the attack and laughed, "Faster, even faster, faster than others can handle. Your path of swordsmanship is becoming clearer and clearer, Kuina."

"I will keep moving forward even without you saying so!"

Kuina gave a beautiful smile.

The movements were swift and decisive, the sword slicing through the air towards Rocks, a series of strikes in an instant: "Isshin-ryu: Ultimate Rondo!"

"A swordsman should always forge ahead without hesitation."

Rocks smirked and raised his sword to meet the attack: "But speed is also one of my strengths..."

'Clang clang clang...'

The two men's swords clashed, and they began a close-quarters battle.

The arena was filled with the dazzling clash of swords, sparks flying between the two fighters...

"monster……"

Kuina lost again.