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Suddenly, an overwhelming aura, so powerful that it left no room for resistance, swept across the heavens and earth, forcibly pulling Robert out of his lightning state.

Robert was greatly shocked. He had just experienced this domineering aura, and only a few hours had passed.

He looked at Shamrock in surprise; Shamrock's eyes had now turned completely empty and lifeless black.

"Oh no! Im has taken over!"

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Robert only knew of two instances where Im directly replaced his subordinate's consciousness to play as a substitute.

One instance was at God Valley, where Im directly possessed Satan's body and fought a fierce battle against the Rocks Pirates' elite crew, along with Roger and Garp. In the end, Im transformed into a demon and dominated Rocks.

The second time was in Elbaf, when Junzi was preparing to return to her ancestral home, Im forcibly used his upper body to control her, and then declared that he would show the Knights of God what divine domination was all about.

Robert's elemental state was suppressed by Im's powerful Conqueror's Haki, but he didn't panic at all. He stomped his foot on the ground and retreated.

Although his physical skills weren't as strong as Garp's, who was like a human nuclear bomb, he had at least learned the Six Styles of the Navy.

Shamrock may be very strong, but as an ordinary person who has never eaten a Devil Fruit, it is impossible for him to break through his physiological limits and surpass Robert, who uses the Shave technique, in speed by a large margin.

The two chased after him, leaving the injured Shanks behind.

The paladin Qilingom, riding the enormous demon, lagged behind, glancing at Shanks as if he hadn't woken up yet: "This is difficult. Should I give you a ride?"

Shanks was injured by Robert's strange moves, but his physical strength was so great that he quickly suppressed his injuries.

He glanced coldly at Qilingo, his Conqueror's Haki emanating from him. Although he didn't say a word, his attitude was very clear.

Qilingom was startled. When he arrived, he saw Shanks coughing up blood. He didn't expect that Shanks' strength seemed to be completely unaffected. He felt a chill just from watching him from afar. He quickly chuckled and chased after Shamlock.

Shanks stood there, expressionless, watching the direction the others had left in. Finally, as if he had made up his mind, he turned and left.

While using Shave to escape at top speed, Robert analyzed the current situation.

His Devil Fruit powers were slowly recovering, and he should be able to re-elementalize soon. Im chased after him, but his Conqueror's Haki didn't continue to emanate. After all, it was a bit strange to exude such domineering aura while traveling at high speed.

Logically speaking, the Conqueror's Haki that suppressed Robert just now cannot be entirely attributed to Im.

Although Conqueror's Haki originates from the spirit and is a manifestation of a person's charisma, it can only be manifested through the physical body. In other words, the spirit determines the quality, while the body determines the quantity.

Since Im wasn't using his own body, although he could exude his own unique aura, he was somewhat constrained by the shell of Shamrock and wouldn't be as strong as if he were in person.

Robert had just fought a fierce battle with Shanks, and only managed to achieve a slight victory by using an unexpected ultimate move, but it had taken a toll on his physical and mental strength.

Whether it's Shamrock or Im, they've just arrived, well-rested and ready. Robert certainly wouldn't turn back to launch a relentless attack.

Seeing Robert slippery like an eel, with Shamrock relentlessly pursuing him from behind, he drew his sword and slashed horizontally. Suddenly, three giant dog heads appeared in the space in front of Robert, each with a sharp sword in its mouth, and thrust it at him.

Shamrock's sword has clearly eaten a Devil Fruit, and its Devil Fruit ability has even awakened, with each dog's head bearing a black silk flame cloud that only appears after a Zoan-type Devil Fruit awakens.

Robert's face was ashen. "I can accept Im chasing me, but you dare to block my way with a broken sword?"

Gungnir, which had just been stored in the item space, burst out of the air once again, instantly enveloped in jet-black Armament Haki.

Robert recalled the feeling of being enveloped by Conqueror's Haki when he accidentally triggered it during his previous fight with Kaido. He imagined himself as the shaft of Gungnir, the eternal spear, and merged with the remaining spearhead.

This time, Conqueror's Haki flowed smoothly along Gungnir, slamming into the dog's head that was blocking its path.

A dull thud was heard, followed by the terrified howls of wounded dogs. Shamlock's sword was pierced by Robert, and the three heads simultaneously howled and showed signs of retreat.

Robert's Conqueror's Haki is now at +6 strength. He was stimulated by Shanks when he was fighting him earlier, and he himself underwent a qualitative change.

Now, the Haki attack has completely shattered the path ahead, and Robert has unleashed an indomitable momentum. His Devil Fruit ability has also taken the opportunity to break free from Im's Haki suppression.

Conqueror's Haki can suppress Devil Fruit abilities. To put it bluntly, it relies on scaring people. Just like how sometimes people are so frightened that they can't move, Devil Fruit users are simply too scared to use their abilities.

Robert actually suffered because he was familiar with the plot. He realized during his previous fight with Shanks that he was influenced by the plot and always thought that Shanks was invincible, which would inevitably limit his own Devil Fruit ability.

When the fight actually started, it was a completely different story. Apart from occasionally unleashing his Haki to launch a sneak attack, Shanks didn't seem to have much of an impact on his Devil Fruit abilities.

Now, facing Im, he felt that Im was invincible from the bottom of his heart, so he naturally felt fear, which made him unable to even transform into an element when he swept away his domineering aura.

Now, with a single shot piercing through the obstruction of Shamrock, the three-headed hellhound, not only has he cleared a path forward, but he has also severed his fear of Im. In an instant, the familiar Devil Fruit power has returned to him.

Robert completed his elemental transformation immediately, and he finally understood that the pirate world was a world where recklessness reigned supreme. The reason Luffy was so strong was because his first reaction to anyone he encountered was to charge in headfirst.

I may seem rational, but I'm actually cowardly. It's no use thinking about running away all the time. I have to be reckless when necessary!

Thunder once again filled the sky and earth, and not far ahead was the coastline, with a large mass of dark clouds looming over from the sea.

Having reactivated his elemental powers, Robert has once again seized the initiative; whether to fight or flee is entirely up to him.

Countless bolts of lightning struck Shamrock behind him, a multi-faceted attack combining magic and Armament Haki. Even the powerful combination of Imga and Shamrock was no match for Robert's damage and had to defend with his sword.

Having just suffered a heavy blow, Cerberus was struck by lightning again, howling in agony. Amidst the relentless onslaught, Shamrock could only prioritize self-preservation before slowly advancing.

Robert floated back into the air, summoning lightning from his high vantage point, making it seem as if he were the one in control.

A pentagram magic circle suddenly appeared beneath Robert's feet, revealing the figure of a girl wrapped in bandages.

Im instantly switched accounts, and the girl suddenly raised her hand, sending an abstract arrow hurtling through the air and piercing Robert's body!

Robert was genuinely startled by this move, but then he showed a strange expression, because the arrow attack was not imbued with any Haki. It passed right through his elemental body without causing any damage.

"Could it be that Junzi doesn't have the ability to imbue his Devil Fruit power with Haki?"

Robert was relieved to have escaped a disaster and planned to leave without further fighting. There were more and more people on the other side, and it wouldn't be shameful for him to run away now.

The soldier who had just been summoned by the magic circle looked surprised: "How is this possible! Why didn't Mu's Dark Transformation Domination work!"

At this moment, the numerous clues in Robert's mind were completely closed:

"You don't actually think that the Kingdom of Corgia is my homeland, do you?"

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Although Im's Black Domination has not appeared many times, the necessary conditions for it have been summarized by everyone.

They could either be like the members of the Knights of God before them, with the contract mark inscribed on their bodies by Im, or like the David clan of God Valley or the Giant Warrior Pirates of Elbaf, living in their own homeland.

It's easy to understand why only those who have been marked can be controlled by the Black Transformation. Im's mark isn't something that can be marked casually. Just like when the Rumble-Rumble Fruit assimilates others after awakening, the person has to sincerely accept it for the resistance to be less.

If Im were to resist wholeheartedly, he might not even be able to complete the contract. That's why Robert breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Uta say that she was determined to leave.

Unless Uta genuinely joins the Knights of God and cooperates with them to complete various tasks, Im cannot imprint the contract mark on her.

For those who do not possess the Im mark, if the Im wants to exert black domination on them, there are only two successful cases, both of which occur in the homeland of the dominated.

The first time was in God Valley back then. Im first turned into a demon and dominated Lox's people, and then took advantage of his psychological defenses being breached to transform him into a demon as well.

The second time was in Elbaf, when the Giant Warrior Pirates' minds were weakened in their efforts to rescue the kidnapped children. Im instantly transformed them into demon puppets, who then began to wreak havoc on his homeland.

Both of these successful cases of dominating the Muji reporter occurred in the homeland of the dominated. In other cases, even when Rocks stormed into the Flower Garden, Im was unable to turn to the dark side and dominate him.

During the later World Conference, Sabo also broke into the Flower Garden and saw Im's true face sitting on the throne.

Logically, Im should have silenced him, but Im, who was in his lair among the flowers, seemed to have taken a laxative and couldn't unleash his full power, allowing Sabo to escape.

Robert had met Sabo, and while he believed that Rocks had the ability to kill a high-ranking civilian general and escape from the Flower Chamber, Sabo certainly wasn't that strong.

Therefore, Robert also tends to agree with the consensus in the forum that Im's transformation from Black to Dominator has certain conditions that must be met, namely, he must be in the homeland of the dominated, otherwise he cannot forcibly control others.

When Robert pieced together all the previous clues, he almost burst out laughing.

Two years ago, I transmigrated to this world as a slave who was captured from the East Blue and sold to the Grand Line.

Later, the trouble he caused became increasingly serious, and the Navy and the World Government must have investigated him.

I don't know where they came to the conclusion that they were from the Kingdom of Kogia in the East Sea, which is why the hunting competition location that the Pulminger family spent half a day choosing was temporarily changed to the Kingdom of Kogia.

It's likely that from the moment the World Government accepted Shanks' suggestion and decided to use this opportunity to lure and kill him, they were already prepared to summon Im to come and transform him into a demonic puppet.

What no one knew was that he wasn't even from this world, let alone the Kingdom of Kogia!

Taking advantage of Im's momentary daze, Robert plunged headfirst into the dark clouds that had already spread over the Kingdom of Corgia.

Lightning flashed into the clouds, and even someone as strong as Im could no longer hold onto Robert. Shamrock stood there, panting, his face ashen, lost in thought.

His strength should not be enough to withstand Robert's lightning strike for a short while and be so exhausted. It is obvious that Im's actions just now have greatly depleted his strength.

But more likely it stems from inner humiliation; after all, what grown man can accept someone entering his body without warning?

Qilingom Saint arrived late, first glancing at the silent Shamlock, then cautiously approaching Junzi and asking, "Sir, shall we continue the pursuit?"

Im looked coldly out to sea through Junzi's gaze. If it weren't for the large patch of dark clouds, they would still have ways to keep Robert there.

But now he plunges into the clouds, like a fish entering the sea, and suddenly the sky and sea are vast.

He uttered two cold words: "Go back!"

Junzi's eyes instantly regained their clarity; clearly, the enraged Im had chosen to log off.

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At this moment, Robert was flying through the clouds with a strange expression, covering thousands of kilometers. After confirming that the Knights of God could not catch up, Robert chose to land on a deserted island.

He actually has countless things to do, such as going back to see Uta.

But Robert stayed on the deserted island and didn't go anywhere, seemingly waiting for someone.

More than ten minutes passed, and a cloaked figure appeared out of thin air in front of Robert as if by magic.

Robert showed no surprise, but instead expressed his gratitude with a smile: "I was able to escape just now thanks to the Commander-in-Chief's righteous intervention."

The man opposite removed his cloak hood, revealing a resolute middle-aged face.

“Mr. Robert, we have long admired each other, and today we finally meet in person.”

Robert smiled broadly: "You are Luffy's father. Luffy and I are very close friends. You just saved my life, so please don't call me 'sir'."

The man standing before Robert was none other than the Commander-in-Chief of the Revolutionary Army—Dragon.

With a friendly smile, he showed no surprise at Robert pointing out his relationship with Luffy: "Then I'll take the liberty of calling you by your name. I rushed to Corgia just in time to see you fighting those guys from the Knights of God. Can you tell me what exactly happened in Corgia?"

Robert looked enlightened: "Looks like Big Bear delivered the person."

The dragon's expression changed slightly, and Robert stroked his chin, looking somewhat troubled: "Where should I begin?"

“One of my companions was captured by the Knights of God. Those bastards want to use her to lure me into a trap and kill me.”

"So the Kingdom of Corgia specially arranged this hunting competition. You must know about the hunting competition, right? It's the kind that happened in God Valley back then. Every three years, these beasts hold one."

"These people are holding a hunting competition in Corgia. They actually intend to use me as prey, just like they did with Lox back then."