Pirates on Rocks' Ship 996

While Uta and Luffy were chatting, Nami gave Robin a look, and Robin immediately pulled Frank aside.

"Young Miss, is something the matter?" Frank asked in surprise.

"Well, I'd like to ask about the recent intelligence on the extraterrestrial visitors!" Robin didn't waste any words and directly stated his purpose.

Frank was taken aback, then said with a wry smile, "Miss, there is a lot of information about extraterrestrial visitors. I don't know which aspect you want to ask about, and there is a lot of core classified information that I cannot disclose!"

Robin knew that with such vague questions, the other party wouldn't be able to tell her all the information.

“Then tell me about what’s been happening lately! What can you tell me?” Robin added with a smile.

"Young Miss, everything I can tell you is already something you know!" Frank replied flawlessly, because he didn't know what Robin wanted to know, so he didn't dare to say anything carelessly.

Especially since Dr. Shakya and his two clones are currently researching the tent base of extraterrestrial visitors, such confidential matters should not be told to Robin by him, even if they were to be told.

“Alright then! The situation has been a bit strange lately. It seems that all the major powers are launching attacks against the extraterrestrial visitors. Why is that?” Robin asked after thinking for a moment.

"This...you don't know?" Frank hesitated for a moment before asking.

"Hmm? So we missed some information that everyone already knows?" Robin looked at Frank and asked, "But since it's information that everyone already knows, it shouldn't be a problem for you to tell me, right?"

The "big ones" she referred to were the major powers in Beihai, not just ordinary forces.

Frank hesitated for a moment and said, "Although I can't tell you the specifics, it seems that the powerful beings from outer space are currently tied up with something, so everyone is planning to take advantage of this time to make a fortune. However, according to the information we have obtained, although the powerful beings from outer space are not here at the moment, it is hard to say when they will return. So, how to proceed is up to you to decide!"

Frank's words had already subtly reminded Robin.

Robin understood that Frank couldn't possibly give such detailed information. If she wanted more detailed information, she would have to ask Whitebeard or Reyna, because Frank had no right to reveal information about the Whitebeard Pirates, nor would he disclose core secrets.

"I see!" Robin was already quite satisfied with this information.

"By the way, what's the situation with Uta?" After inquiring about the extraterrestrial visitors, Robin asked again.

“Her… Reiju said she was embarrassed to face Shanks and wanted to go back to Music Island, but her abilities have been targeted by the Navy and the World Government, so the vice-captain didn’t let her leave! We’ve already notified the Red-Haired Pirates, and they know you’re here to pick up Uta! As for what they might do, I don’t know!” Frank replied.

Based on all the known information, Robin immediately deduced the situation they were facing.

"Luffy's appearance must have disrupted a lot of plans!" Robin smiled slightly as she looked at Luffy, who was arguing with Uta not far away.

She initially thought Luffy personally coming to greet Uta was making a mountain out of a molehill, but now it seems Luffy just stumbled upon it by accident.

After obtaining some additional information from Frank, Robin finally found Nami. After exchanging words for a while, Nami left.

Her sister, Nokiko, is here right now, and her nephew is here too, so she'll definitely be going to visit them.

And she just learned from Robin that Marco is currently stationed on Crescent Moon Island, so she might be able to get additional information from him.

Frank originally intended to hand Uta over to the Straw Hat crew after their arrival, at which point they would leave immediately. However, it now appears that the Straw Hat crew plans to stay here for the night.

This was something Nami specifically instructed Luffy to do before arriving at Crescent Moon Island: find a way to stay overnight, as their relationship with the Whitebeard Pirates would allow them to obtain a lot of information from there.

Especially after they realized that welcoming Uta might not be so simple, they had to figure things out on Xuan Yue Island in order to know who their potential enemies might be.

That evening, Luffy and the others checked into the accommodations arranged for them by Frank, while Nami went to Marco's house and stayed at her sister's house.

"That's how it is, so we're still completely confused. Luffy, you know that guy is sentimental, he can't just leave Uta alone, so we don't even know where we are!" Nami told her sister Nojiko about their current situation during dinner.

Nokiko smiled, looked at her husband who looked helpless, and said, "Now I know why this little girl suddenly came. It turns out she didn't come to see me, but to see you!"

Marco, his eyes squinting, said with a wry smile, "Frank already told me that Robin had already asked him for information, so you should all know by now, right?"

“I understand, but as your brother-in-law, shouldn’t you help me out? Nojiko… you don’t want me to die at sea, do you?” Nami said shamelessly.

However, Nojiko's expression changed. Nami's word "death" really hurt her. If it were before, she might not have cared about Nami's joke, but Marco had just been in an accident, so she never wanted to experience the feeling of almost losing a loved one again.

Seeing his wife's expression, Marco knew that if he didn't come up with a solution today, things might really get bad. So he quickly said, "It's not that dangerous. Reina contacted Shanks a long time ago, and his men are probably already waiting nearby. They're just waiting for you to set sail. Once you hand Uta over to them, there won't be any problems. After all, they are father and daughter!"

Chapter 1094 Shanks Appears

Marco's words did not satisfy Nami, but she noticed Nojiko's expression, so she stopped talking about it and changed the subject to Marco and Nojiko's child, which made Nojiko's expression better.

After dinner, Nami quietly approached Marco and asked, "What happened?"

“We were ambushed by extraterrestrials before, which resulted in my serious injury, so…” Marco touched his nose somewhat awkwardly.

Nami was taken aback; she really didn't know this. No wonder Nojiko acted that way when Nami said those words earlier.

"sorry, I……"

"fine!"

Nami was a little embarrassed, but before she could finish speaking, Marco waved his hand to interrupt her.

“She’s just worried, nothing will happen. You’re not nobody anymore. Straw Hat Luffy is strong enough to handle any situation. The only thing you need to watch out for is the Red-Haired Pirates! Knowing Straw Hat Luffy as I do, he wouldn’t easily give in, even to Shanks. The problem is, Uta probably doesn’t really want to leave with you. If she’s just using you… then you’ll have to figure out how to deal with it yourselves!” Marco didn’t hide anything from Nami and explained Uta’s situation to her completely.

Nami nodded, indicating that she understood.

However, she didn't have a good solution to this kind of thing. Even if she told Luffy, Luffy would still choose to believe Uta until the incident actually happened.

It's not that Luffy trusts Uta but doesn't want to trust Nami.

If Uta said that Nami was just using Luffy, Luffy wouldn't believe it either; that's just the kind of person she is.

"Anyway, you can keep that to yourselves. I estimate that Shanks' men are probably near Crescent Moon Island. They should appear after you leave our territory! Their appearance will deter those who want to steal, which will make it safer for Uta!" Marco said softly.

"I understand, thank you, brother-in-law!" Nami smiled slightly and said gratefully.

Marco nodded and whispered to Nami, "If we really can't handle it, we'll fire a signal flare. After all, it's around our territory, and we'll come over once we receive the signal! Given the relationship between our two pirate crews, even if we side with you, no one will say a word!"

Marco's words were essentially a revelation to Nami, since most people wouldn't choose to be enemies if their opponent was the Red-Haired Pirates.

Nami understood Marco's meaning, but she would definitely not make such a choice unless absolutely necessary.

The next morning, after Nami and her companions reunited, they exchanged information. Robin learned a lot about the extraterrestrial visitors and that the powerful extraterrestrial visitors were currently not present.

Nami, on the other hand, learned more about Uta and discussed the potential enemies they might face.

Although Luffy immediately said that Uta would never be that kind of person after hearing this, Nami completely ignored him; she was mainly saying these words to the others.

As for the assurances Marco gave her, she didn't mention them, because she never even considered asking the Whitebeard Pirates for help, and she believed that her other companions wouldn't do the same.

Of course, if things really get dangerous and there's no other way, she will still choose to ask for help when necessary.

In addition, Sanji also obtained a lot of information about Uta from Reiju, and it was similar to the information Nami received from Marco, both indicating that Uta was very likely just using them to leave this place.

"Luffy, let's go pick up Uta-san!" Although Luffy was angry, he immediately followed Nami after her when he heard her call him.

Soon, after Reiju accompanied Uta out of the hospital, a bright smile appeared on Uta's face.

"Uta... I've come to pick you up!" Upon seeing Uta, Luffy immediately ran over happily.

"Have a safe journey!" Reiju said softly to Uta as she watched Luffy approach.

"Thank you, sister... Remember to come visit me sometime!" Uta smiled slightly and said to Reiju.

“Okay!” Reiju nodded without hesitation.

After watching the Sunny depart, Reiju turned to Marco beside her and asked, "What do you think Uta will choose?"

"I don't know!" Marco shook his head and replied, "But I won't allow anyone to hurt Nami and Robin, so before Nami left, I gave her a signal flare!"

Reiju was taken aback. Whitebeard Pirates' signal flares weren't so easy to obtain, but when she thought of Nami and Robin's identities, she understood.

"In that case, Sanji should be safe!" Reiju thought to herself.

Reiju still cares a lot about her younger brother Sanji.

Although, according to Reina, her other brothers seem to have developed some feelings as well, so far, only Sanji possesses genuine human emotions, which is what she longs for most!

“Alright, let’s go! I’ll stay on Crescent Moon Island for a day. If there are no more signal flares, I’ll head to the front lines! I’ve already told Frank everything else. Are you coming to the front lines with me, or are you going to rest on Crescent Moon Island?” Marco patted Reiju on the shoulder and asked.

“I should go to the front lines too. I’ll go with Captain Marco!” Reiju said with a smile.

Marco nodded and turned to leave.

Meanwhile, Shanks, who had been waiting for the Sunny, immediately followed after seeing it set sail and raised the Red-Haired Pirates' flag. Only after the Sunny left the Whitebeard Pirates' territory and entered the Straw Hat Pirates' territory did Shanks approach.

"Luffy... has spotted the Red-Haired Pirates' ship!" Due to a shortage of manpower, Robin, who was serving as the lookout, immediately informed Luffy that the Red-Haired Pirates were approaching.

"Let's stop and wait for them to come!" Luffy said calmly.

“Luffy…” Uta looked at Luffy with a somewhat unreadable expression.

"It's okay, Shanks won't do anything. He's just worried about you! Don't worry! I'll take you away!" Luffy said firmly.

"Hmm!" Uta nodded, replying somewhat dejectedly.

But when the Red-Haired Pirates' ship approached and she saw Shanks standing on the deck, she finally couldn't hold back her tears.

"Huh~ It's Shanks, Uta! Shanks came to see you!" Luffy seemed very happy, but when he saw Uta crying and looking a little scared, he asked in confusion, "What's wrong with you?"

Chapter 1095 Transformation

Shanks' appearance caught not only Uta off guard, but also the rest of the Straw Hat crew off guard.

It's unclear how Luffy will react if Shanks tries to forcibly take Uta away, but they've both prepared for a fight.

"Shanks~~~"

However, Luffy was quite happy to see Shanks and greeted him.

"Luffy!" Shanks was also very happy to see Luffy.

"By the way, Shanks, are you here to pick up Uta?" At this moment, Luffy remembered his business and looked at Uta beside him after speaking.

But then they saw Uta take two steps back and say to Luffy, "Luffy, I don't want to go there!"

Luffy was taken aback; he didn't quite understand.

Uta previously said she wanted to go to his place instead of Shanks's, which he thought was because Uta was a little embarrassed. Now that Shanks has come to pick her up in person, Uta should be very happy.

But at this moment, Uta was clearly somewhat afraid.

"Luffy, I'm here to pick up Uta!" As the two pirate ships drew closer, Shanks naturally saw Uta's expression, which made him somewhat sad, but also strengthened his resolve to take Uta away.

"It's okay, Uta! If you don't want to go back now, come visit me. I'll take you back whenever you want!" Luffy comforted Uta when he saw this.

Uta didn't answer, but just nodded silently.

"Shanks, Uta wants to come visit me. I'll send her back whenever she wants. We haven't seen each other in ages, let's have a party!" Luffy said to Shanks with a big laugh.

Shanks smiled slightly and nodded, replying, "Okay!"

Shanks' answer surprised everyone except Luffy; this was no time for a banquet!