Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

These people are all very kind, benevolent, and grateful.

Is this world really so kind and beautiful?

It was just a small favor for him, but he always managed to win people's favor and gratitude.

There was also a generous reward, which he couldn't refuse.

Yes, good deeds are rewarded.

Rocks didn't believe this before, but now he's starting to believe it...

"That's good!"

Upon hearing that Rocks did not refuse, Cobra smiled and said, "After you finish breakfast, I will take you to the place where the Poneglyphs are kept."

But in his heart he was thinking about what to give the other person.

Their country is quite wealthy, and they have plenty of things to give as gifts...

'Oh right, I remember there's a three-masted sailing ship in the storeroom made from the Adam Tree. It would be perfect as payment…'

Cobra remembered something and made this decision in his heart.

For those who sail the high seas, a good ship is essential, and I imagine Lockes and his crew would be satisfied with this reward.

Speaking of this ship, it was the vessel that his great-great-grandfather once sailed on.

They don't need it now, so it's better to give it to Lox and his group.

This is a good use of resources; otherwise, they would just be gathering dust...

……

After eating and drinking to one's heart's content.

Led by Cobra, Rocks and his group of four headed toward the mortuary where the Poneglyphs were kept.

In the center of the somewhat dimly lit burial hall, a cube-shaped stone tablet stands tall.

It is engraved with text that ordinary people cannot understand.

This is the historical text.

It depicts that blank century of history that was erased!

"This is the historical text that our Alabasta royal family has guarded for generations. It is inscribed with ancient script, but with the passage of time, we have lost the ability to decipher it."

Cobra looked at the historical text, his tone filled with sighs.

Their royal family used to be able to decipher historical texts, but a change occurred in a certain generation, and they lost the ability to do so.

Perhaps this is also to protect their royal family?

Although they could not decipher the Poneglyph, the events recorded in it have been passed down through generations.

Every king and queen needs to clearly remember this and pass it on to the next generation!

"Those who can decipher ancient scripts will be considered enemies by the World Government..."

Robin said calmly.

Their gaze remained fixed on the historical text, and they began to decipher its contents...

Cobra sighed, "Perhaps that's why a certain king or queen destroyed books that deciphered ancient texts..."

Nami pursed her lips: "Just because I can decipher the text on this, I'll be considered an enemy by the World Government? The World Government is being so unreasonable!"

Kuina looked at Robin: "Robin, what information is recorded on it? Can you tell me?"

Before Robin could speak, Rocks spoke first: "Regarding the location of the ancient weapon 'Pluto'."

"what?"

Upon hearing Rocks' words, Robin was quite surprised: "Captain, you can also read ancient texts?"

Rocks continued with the same excuse: "I don't understand, but I have someone backing me up..."

"You knew all along, so why did you bring me here?"

"Satisfying your curiosity is also to increase your sense of belonging to us, how about it? Aren't you touched?"

"I would have been touched if you hadn't said it."

Robin smiled and raised an eyebrow: "Saying it out loud will halve the emotional impact."

Rocks was about to say something, but Nami beat him to it, hands on her hips, and said, "I know, I know, Rocks is going to say that sincerity is his ultimate weapon, his way of winning people's hearts!"

Locus: "..."

You really understand me!

"So that's how it is. Sincerity is the ultimate weapon? It certainly works."

Robin nodded, looking somewhat disappointed.

Then he gave an intellectual smile: "That's right, I think I trust Nami more now than you, Captain!"

Rocks raised an eyebrow: "Trusting Nami or Kuina is the same as trusting me. That's what comrades are for. I trust you too, Robin."

Hearing Rocks' words, Nami was delighted: "Wow, I never imagined I held such a high place in your heart, Rocks!"

Kuina smiled but didn't say anything.

Robin glanced at Rocks and remarked, "A very clever tactic. He 'bought' another three people at once."

Lox clicked his tongue: "Did you notice? As expected of you, Miss Historian."

Robin laughed and said, "Sincerity is the ultimate weapon; my understanding of that sentence has deepened once again..."

Is it useful?

"I have to say, it's very useful. It made me feel that joining you would be a good choice. There's no backstabbing, no scheming, and everyone trusts each other..."

“That’s great. I appreciate it when you say that you’ll be able to apply what you’ve learned.”

"Learn from you, Captain."

Nami tilted her head, feeling like she couldn't keep up with their cryptic conversation.

But she was also clever and sensed something was off. She pursed her lips and said, "Honestly, anyone who didn't know better would think you two were having a romantic conversation. Why are you talking in such a cryptic way..."

"What do you, a little girl, know about the adult world? That's the power of language."

Rocks ruffled Nami's hair and said eloquently, "For example, if you like someone, you wouldn't just say 'I like you,' you'd say 'The moon is beautiful tonight!'"

Nami slapped Rocks' hand away: "So if I like soaking in hot springs, does that mean I should say 'The moonlight is beautiful in the hot springs tonight'?"

Locus: "..."

You have a good understanding of things!

"Pfft..."

Robin couldn't help but laugh after hearing Nami's words.

She was already beautiful, and her smile was like a blooming flower.

At twenty-five, she was in the prime of her life, lacking some of the youthful radiance of a young girl, but possessing more of an intellectual elegance...

Rocks admired Robin's smile and ruffled Nami's hair again: "People really do laugh when they're speechless. Look, even Robin is laughing at your speechlessness."

Nami slapped Rocks' hand away again, her tone indignant: "I'm telling you, stop rubbing my head, or I'll stop growing taller!"

"will not."

"Ha ha……"

Rocks was right, people really do laugh when they're speechless, and Nami certainly laughed because of that...

Guina's lips twitched slightly. Fortunately, she was used to it; she felt a little uneasy when the two of them didn't bicker.

'Perhaps joining them is indeed a good choice...'

Looking at the three of them, her three companions, Robin smiled, and the thought crossed her mind.

The image of the giant with the "thunderous laughter" involuntarily came to mind, along with the words he had once spoken to her...

I hope everything can really be that wonderful...

……

the other side.

A warship is sailing on the sea.

Standing at the bow of the ship was a burly man with purple hair, wearing a navy justice cloak draped over his back.

Most notably, the man's right arm is a mechanical arm embedded in his right arm.

Just by looking at that thick mechanical arm, you can tell that this is a dangerous weapon!

This person was none other than former Navy Admiral "Black Arm" Zephyr!

'Pop pop pop...'

The sound of a Den Den Mushi came through, and Zephyr took it out of his pocket with his left hand.

After the call connected, he immediately said, "What's the matter? Sengoku, if it's to ask me to go back and train new recruits, forget it. I don't want to teach or educate people right now!"

He recently had some complaints about Sengoku because Sengoku did not agree to his idea of ​​forming a "pirate guerrilla force".

He also felt that Sengoku was looking for him now because he wanted him to continue training new recruits at the boot camp...

Sengoku's voice came through the Den Den Mushi: "That's not the reason. Where are you now?"

Chapter 100 Zephyr's actions, why is the former admiral here?

"In the waters near St. Ting Island, they are planning to pursue a pirate who attacked a town and killed a navy officer."

Zephyr replied, "I will return to headquarters after I have dealt with the enemy."

"The waters near Saint-Denis Island?"

Sengoku thought for a moment and said, "Then that's it!"

"Just say what's on your mind, don't beat around the bush."