Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me

"Not really, it's just that only a famous swordsmith from Wano Country could perfectly meet your requirements."

The old swordsmith shook his head, then said, "As for an ordinary scabbard, this old man can also make one, I can manage to do it, albeit barely..."

After thinking for a moment, Locke said, "Then I'll trouble you, sir, to forge a scabbard for the Seven Star Sword first."

A scabbard is essential.

Let's make a scabbard first.

When I go to the New World sometime later, I'll find some time to visit Wano Country and see a swordsmith...

The old swordsmith laughed heartily: "Hahaha, if you don't mind, young man, I will do my best to forge a fine scabbard."

"Then I'll trouble you."

Locke smiled and continued, "It's quite a coincidence that we met. Would you like to see an old friend after this, sir?"

"Kuina is also on the island at this time..."

"Never mind, it's enough to know what happened to my old friend."

The old swordsmith waved his hand and joked with a touch of nostalgia, "This old man of mine has no descendants. It's inevitable that I'll feel a little jealous of that old fellow, Kousaburo..."

Is that so?

Upon hearing this answer, Lockes went along with the other party's idea.

The two then got down to business.

Discussions began regarding the temporary scabbard for the Seven Star Sword.

Once the style and design were finalized, the old knifemaker began forging.

Because the Seven Star Sword is a demonic sword, it needs its master, Rocks, to be present to "suppress" it.

Otherwise, the old swordsmith wouldn't have been able to withstand the aura emanating from the Seven Star Sword...

……

On the other side.

A commercial street somewhere.

Kuina, Nami, and Robin are strolling around the island.

Carrying many bags and packages, they had clearly visited quite a few shops...

"Ugh, I'm so tired."

Nami, panting heavily from carrying her things, muttered under her breath, "I should have brought Xiao Luo along; he could have helped carry the things."

Robin laughed and said, "Only you would dare to order the captain around like that."

Nami didn't take it seriously: "Xiao Luo isn't scary. Apart from liking to go against me, he's actually very nice to me!"

"How about we find a place to rest first?"

Kuina has excellent stamina; these exertions are nothing to her.

Seeing that Nami was panting heavily, she suggested, "I'm a little thirsty, I'd like some juice."

"Ok, Ok!"

Nami nodded eagerly.

All she wants right now is to find a place to rest.

Robin smiled and said, "Let's go to the open-air bar we just passed. I just checked, and there's no queue there."

"Let's go!"

Nami and Kuina had no objections.

The three of them traveled together.

Soon they arrived at an open-air bar on the commercial street and sat down.

I don't know if this open-air bar is newly opened or just in a rather remote location, but there weren't many customers, only one or two...

After sitting down, Robin ordered a sparkling wine, while Nami and Kuina ordered fruit juice.

The three sat chatting, waiting for their drinks to be served...

Not long after.

A burly waiter with hair braided into "bull horns" walked over: "Guests, here are your drinks..."

The sound... paused.

It was as if he had seen something that surprised him.

Bruno was indeed surprised.

He recognized one of the three guests.

This face...

Isn't that Nico Robin, the "Devil's Child" with a bounty of 79 million Berries?

As CP9, an intelligence agency under the World Government, Bruno naturally knew a lot of information.

In particular, certain individuals who could threaten the World Government have already taken note of this.

Unexpectedly, their bar's attempt to "expand their business" led him to encounter someone who posed a threat to the World Government...

Although their mission to infiltrate Water Seven was not related to Nicole Robin.

But since they've encountered it, given their CP9 duties, they naturally can't pretend they didn't see it...

"..."

Bruno's eyes gleamed.

His expression remained impassive, and he gave the three men a gentle smile: "Please enjoy your meal, esteemed guests. It would be even better if you could offer some suggestions for our bar..."

'Clang!'

Before Bruno could finish speaking, the sound of a blade being drawn rang out.

Immediately afterwards, a gleaming, sharp longsword slashed horizontally towards Bruno's neck...

'Sa! '

It was almost an instinctive reaction.

Sensing the approaching danger, Bruno subconsciously used one of the Six Powers, "Shave," to escape the range of Wado Ichimonji's attack...

"There's definitely something wrong. Who are you, and why are you showing hostility towards us?"

Kuina's eyes sharpened as she watched Bruno disappear from her attack range in an instant: "Did you recognize Robin's identity?"

She sensed something was wrong when the waiter paused in his voice.

Her swordsman's "intuition" was always very accurate.

Immediately afterwards, she vaguely sensed a hint of "malice" emanating from this person...

Trusting her own "intuition," Kuina took the initiative to test the waters.

It wasn't about cutting off the other person's head; it was about holding the Wado Ichimonji to their neck and asking why they were showing "malice."

Unexpectedly, the other party reacted so strongly and moved so quickly...

This reaction, this speed.

The other person is definitely not an ordinary person.

Perhaps it's someone who recognized Robin's identity and wanted to harm him?

"Observation Haki..."

Bruno looked very uncomfortable.

Unexpectedly, a girl who looks to be only a teenager has mastered Observation Haki.

Furthermore, it is Observation Haki, which allows one to sense "malice".

The other party was also very decisive, and the moment they sensed something was wrong, they attacked him.

He didn't even have time to react before his body reflexively dodged...

"One of the Six Styles, 'Shave'?"

Robin recognized Bruno's dodge move just now.

He narrowed his eyes and said, "Aside from the Navy, I'm afraid only the World Government can master the Six Powers..."

The Six Styles technique is not a secret on the sea.

Generally speaking, those who master this skill are either from the Navy or the World Government.

And those who act subconsciously are more likely to do so.

"The ability to dodge reflexively, and to be ready to strike or retreat at any moment after being spotted—that kind of temperament..."

"You're from CP, the secret intelligence agency directly under the World Government, aren't you?"

Robin had once been hiding in the darkness to avoid being captured by these people.

People are naturally familiar with this type of person.

This person should be a member of the World Government's intelligence agency, "CP".

In the past, Robin would have felt fear and panic upon seeing these people.

As for now...

She didn't feel much.

No matter how strong the members of the CP organization are.

Is he as strong as Admiral Aokiji of the Navy Headquarters?

She's not even afraid of Aokiji anymore!

Upon hearing the term "World Government," Nami couldn't help but scoff, "Enemy? Hmph! You actually dare to harm Robin? Watch out, our captain will kill you!"

She wasn't afraid of anyone who wasn't a Navy Admiral.

No, she wasn't afraid even if it was just one admiral from the Navy Headquarters.

Back on Asuka Island, even Admiral Aokiji of the Navy Headquarters couldn't do anything to them, letting them leave at will...

"You are very confident..."

Looking at the three indifferent people in front of him, Bruno said in a deep voice, "You're not even afraid of people from our CP organization. I'm rather curious, who is this captain you're talking about..."

The three of them already knew his identity, yet they remained remarkably calm.

Their confidence likely stems from the captain the other party mentioned.

Who could it be?

But none of that matters anymore!

Their mission on Water Seven Island is not yet complete, so they cannot be exposed.

Therefore, these three people who know his identity need to be eliminated!

"You don't need to know!"

Holding the Wado Ichimonji, a faint aura of sword energy emanated from her body. She spoke in a cool voice, "Since you've discovered Robin's existence, to prevent the news from leaking... I'll have to ask you to shut up!"

CP?

She didn't remember much about it.

However, it's enough to know that the other party is from the World Government.

They need to be careful now.

In order to prevent the World Government and Navy from knowing their whereabouts and causing a series of troubles,

Kuina needs to shut the other person up!

"Isshin-ryu: Fusaku!"

Kuina had barely finished speaking when she charged out.