After recording the information on the Poneglyph, cold sweat had unknowingly covered Robin's cheeks. She snapped back to her senses at the calls of Nami and the others.
"Robin, are you okay? Why do you look so pale?"
Nojiko stepped forward, taking Robin's hand, worry in her eyes.
"I'm... I'm fine. I'm just a little shocked. The information recorded on this is a bit too incredible."
"Is that so? But it makes sense when you think about it. After all, the Poneglyphs were carved here in Wano Country and scattered throughout the world."
Leno could understand Robin's shock. Anyone would be shocked to learn that Wano Country possessed an 'Ancient Weapon' capable of destroying the world. That was a weapon that could annihilate islands and nations with a single blow.
"Alright, don't get hung up on this information for now. Let's go to the next place. I'm sure you'll also be very interested in the Shogun's Castle's library."
He called for Robin to come over, and the group prepared to head to the next location.
However, Robin didn't immediately follow. Instead, she stood in place, her eyes slightly red, and said in a choked voice.
"Everyone, thank you! Thank you for going to so much trouble for my sake."
"What silly things are you saying? We're partners on the same ship. Isn't it only natural to solve problems for a partner?"
Leno was a bit speechless seeing Robin's moved expression. 'It's no big deal.'
He didn't realize how much his search for the Poneglyphs meant to Robin. For Robin, who carried the dreams of all of Ohara, deciphering and recording history was the driving force that had kept her alive.
"Robin, you're being too much of a stranger~"
"Yeah, Robin~"
"Robin, are you okay? You seem a bit strange today." Nami and Carmen looked at Robin, feeling she was a bit off, and grumbled.
"Alright, don't just stand there. Hurry up and follow. Let's go to the next place," Leno urged even more bluntly, wanting to hurry to the library and pack everything up.
"Mhm~ I'm coming."
Seeing her companions' casual attitude, Robin broke into a smile through her tears. She wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and followed them with light steps.
In the New World, on a deserted island in an unfamiliar sea.
"BOOM" "BOOM" "BOOM"
Huge explosions rang out from time to time. Fiery mushroom clouds rose into the air, and the terrifying aftershocks caused the pirate ship docked at the edge of the island to sway precariously.
The island wasn't very large. Members of the Red-Haired Pirates and the Beasts Pirates were gathered on opposite sides. However, at this moment, both sides were struggling to withstand the shockwaves sweeping from the center of the island.
Watching the crazily raging black and red electric arcs, the cracking earth, and the sky that had been torn open with a huge gash, Benn Beckman took a deep drag of the cigar in his mouth.
"This island won't last much longer. We have to pull back. If we get caught in the ocean currents, it'll be a disaster."
Beside him, Lucky Roux tore off a large bite of the sea beast meat in his hand and mumbled, somewhat unconcerned.
"It'll be fine, right? No matter how big their moves are, they can't possibly sink the island, can they?"
"This is nothing yet. You know how strong the boss is, and that guy Kaido is no pushover either. Just look at the situation on the island now," Benn Beckman said, glancing speechlessly at the gluttonous man as the rumbling on the island continued.
"Mhm, I also think it's better for us to retreat further," Yasopp, who was holding his gun and guarding the surroundings, chimed in. Seeing the island shaking more and more violently, he was also a bit worried.
On the Beasts Pirates' side.
"Why hasn't the boss finished off that Red-Hair brat yet? The work in my lab can't be without me for too long," Queen, whose obese body resembled a meatball, said, bored, from the bow of the ship. Feeling the incoming shockwaves, he complained.
King, who was standing nearby and watching the battle, heard Queen's grumbling, shot him a dissatisfied glare, and warned him sternly.
"Shut up and stay put. That Red-Hair guy's strength is not what it used to be. How could he be finished off so easily?"
"Hey, hey, King, what right do you have to yell at me? We're both from the 'All-Stars,' our status is the same. Don't treat me like your little brother," Queen said, very displeased by King's merciless reprimand. 'Does he really think he can lecture me like one of his underlings? Damn bastard.'
Jack the Drought, also standing at the bow, seemed to have suddenly discovered something and quickly stopped the two from arguing.
"Stop arguing, both of you! Look! The Red-Haired Pirates are retreating."
"Hmm? What are they up to? Are they abandoning their captain here?" Queen turned his head and also saw the Red-Haired Pirates' fleet slowly retreating, speaking with some surprise.
"Are you stupid? How could they possibly abandon their own captain," Jack said, looking at the fat idiot with contempt. 'Don't you use your brain?'
King, however, watched the retreating fleet in the distance thoughtfully. Suddenly, he raised his head and looked towards the center of the island.
"We need to retreat quickly too, get away from here! This island probably can't withstand the destruction of their battle. It's about to sink! Quickly!"
"Huh?!" Queen and Jack were stunned. 'Are you listening to yourself? What do you mean, the island is about to sink? That's ridiculous.'
"No more backtalk! Listen to me! Order the fleet to retreat immediately, or it'll be too late," King urged anxiously, seeing the two of them still in a daze.
Not long after, the Beasts Pirates' fleet also slowly sailed away from the island. Although Queen and Jack felt it was unnecessary, at King's insistence, the fleet moved as far away from the island as possible.
And Kaido and Red-Hair, still clashing in the center of the island, had no idea that they, the captains, had already been 'abandoned' by their own crews.
"Uororororo…"
"No wonder you've been provoking me lately. So your strength has already reached this level!"
Kaido said, touching a bleeding sword wound on his chest and staring at Shanks opposite him with a solemn expression.
"Well, well, if I want to gain a firm foothold in the New World, I can't keep avoiding you, the 'World's Strongest Creature'."
'Red-Haired' Shanks said, flicking his longsword. He stared at Kaido with a grave expression, but his tone was light and teasing. At this moment, Shanks' hair was a bit disheveled and hung over his forehead. Under his tattered clothes, bruises were faintly visible. He was nowhere near as relaxed as he appeared; it was clear that Kaido had also inflicted considerable damage on him.
In fact, the reason for their fight was not, as rumored by the outside world, over territory. Rather, the Red-Haired Pirates had recently been continuously attacking the Beasts Pirates' trade ships, causing them heavy losses.
At first, Kaido didn't pay much attention, but later, the attacks became more and more frequent. Now, Kaido could no longer sit still. 'So this son of a bitch is targeting me! How can I tolerate this?'
As the Red-Haired Pirates had been very active in the New World recently, it seemed as if some force was secretly helping him.
Black Maria looked at Kaido with some concern: "Something's not right, my lord. Should we perhaps avoid his spearhead for now and observe for a while?"
Hearing this, Kaido's eyes widened. His aura surged, and he slammed his kanabo on the ground with a "BOOM".
"Me, avoid his spearhead?!!!"
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