Noro also smiled.
Although he didn't know why reaching Laugh Tale meant being the Pirate King, it didn't matter.
He would definitely help Kaido become the first Pirate King in history.
As for Roger…
Heh, even if he could get lost like Zoro and stumble upon Laugh Tale, he could only be the second.
Second, plus the time was too early.
Roger's entire life would be overshadowed by Kaido's brilliance. When people mentioned the Pirate King, they would only blurt out: Kaido.
Noro decided to go to Ohara Island in the West Blue to find a scholar who could read the ancient text.
Although the Buster Call was still more than a decade away,
With himself as the "butterfly" in the equation,
Who knew what changes might occur along the way? Perhaps those stubborn scholars would anger the World Government ahead of time, or encounter a pirate raid on the island.
So, he shouldn't rush to find the Poneglyphs. Anyway, those stones couldn't be damaged. He had to bring the scholar over first.
Kru had been staying in Udon to help him since returning from tracking the minks, so Noro left Udon in Kru's care.
He also instructed Kaido to recruit in nearby countries and islands, not to go too far, and to watch out for that madman, Shiki.
This year, Wano had mined a large amount of Sea Prism Stone, which Feld had sold overseas, so Shiki might get some ideas.
If Shiki dared to attack, he had to call him at the first opportunity. He would come back and join forces to make Shiki into braised lion's head.
The recruited crew members had to be concentrated in the Flower Capital for Matty Tao to give them a political lesson for a while before being assigned to the various army commanders for training.
…
He rambled on and on.
Afterward, Noro transformed into a Tengu Serpent, riding the mist and soaring into the sky, flying towards Ohara.
He was only bringing back a scholar, so Noro didn't need a ship or crew members.
The distance was indeed a bit far. Even with Noro's freakish physique and Mythical Zoan Fruit, he couldn't do it alone.
So, Stussy was sitting on the Tengu Serpent's back, and the Door-Door world was filled with countless supplies.
If he got tired of flying, he could go inside to rest.
After a long journey, Noro finally arrived at the archaeological sanctuary—Ohara.
Not the entire island of Ohara was scholars. Only those inside the Tree of Knowledge could read the Poneglyphs.
Noro led Stussy towards the Tree of Knowledge.
As they walked, Noro stopped.
A beautiful woman was walking towards them, holding a book in both hands, reading with her head down.
Stussy couldn't help but roll her eyes at Noro.
He couldn't walk when he saw a beautiful woman.
If Noro knew what Stussy was thinking, he would definitely cry out in injustice. He wasn't that kind of person.
It was just that the person had a familiar face.
A delicate face, a slender figure, and a signature three-dimensional nose.
Robin?!
No, no, no, in this timeline, Robin hadn't been born yet, and this woman had white hair.
It was Robin's mother!
Olvia.
Speaking of which, if she kept walking with her head down, reading, wouldn't she run into them?
Noro didn't dodge, crossing his arms and watching leisurely.
Then Noro got the answer.
She would run into them!
"Ouch!"
Olvia exclaimed, the book in her hand falling, and she fell to the ground.
Noro didn't help her up.
Stussy looked at Noro in surprise. She admitted that she had misunderstood Noro just now.
This person wasn't a pervert, he was a dog!
"I'm sorry, I was too engrossed in reading," Olvia said apologetically, quickly getting up to pick up the book.
Noro chuckled. "Madam, you still can't read while walking. You have to watch the road."
"Who are you calling madam? I'm not married yet," Olvia said, her face flushed.
Noro was stunned.
Wait, let him sort out the timeline.
Robin met Luffy in 1520. At that time, her mother, Olvia, had been dead for 20 years. She was 33 when she died.
That meant in 1500, Olvia was 33 years old, and Robin was 8 years old.
And now it was 1490. Olvia was 23 years old, and Robin wouldn't be born for another two years.
Okay, no problem, she might not be married yet. Otherwise, with this face, her husband wouldn't be able to resist, and Robin would have been born two years later.
Noro asked knowingly, "Oh, sorry, I misjudged. May I ask what your name is?"
"My name is Olvia," Olvia replied politely, not dwelling on this small matter.
Noro nodded pretentiously. "Miss Olvia, do you know Dr. Clover? If so, I wonder if you could introduce me."
Although he knew that Robin's mother could also read the ancient text, the timeline was too early, and he didn't know how much she knew.
So, Noro decided to go directly to the oldest one.
It was safer.
Anyway, that old doctor would definitely be interested in the so-called historical truth.
A trace of vigilance flashed in Olvia's eyes. "What do you want Dr. Clover for?"
Unfamiliar faces that she had never seen on the island. This island was so big, if she hadn't seen them, they were outsiders.
They came looking for Dr. Clover right away.
Could it be…
Noro glanced at Olvia sideways. "You wouldn't understand even if I told you."
"You—"
Noro ignored Olvia, walking past her, heading straight for the Tree of Knowledge, and waving his hand at her.
"I don't need you. Dr. Clover should be inside, right? I'll just go find him myself."
Stussy quickly followed Noro's footsteps.
Olvia became more and more angry. What did he mean she wouldn't understand even if he told her? She was a historian too, okay?
Unable to contain her anger, Olvia jogged after them. She would see today what there was that she didn't understand.
He didn't know if it was because they hadn't gotten the Poneglyphs yet or because studying them in broad daylight would easily attract attention.
At this time, Dr. Clover wasn't hiding in the basement. The staff guided Noro to Dr. Clover's office.
They only thought Noro had come to seek knowledge and solve his doubts.
Olvia also squeezed in. Noro glanced at her and didn't care.
A woman who would drown in a sea of flames to save books wouldn't leak information.
Dr. Clover stroked his beard, asking kindly, "Young man, what can I do for you?"
Noro didn't beat around the bush, getting straight to the point. "I want the doctor to help me translate the Poneglyphs!"
Dr. Clover's face changed, scolding angrily, "What nonsense are you talking about? I don't know anything about Poneglyphs."
Noro knew that Dr. Clover might have misunderstood his identity, so…
Snap!
Noro directly slapped his wanted poster on the desk.
The bounty of fifteen hundred million almost scared Dr. Clover and Olvia silly.
They counted the zeros with their fingers in disbelief.
No, big brother, what are you doing on this small island in the West Blue with a bounty of fifteen hundred million?!
Noro gave Stussy a look. Stussy received the signal, opened the Door-Door world, and took out the Poneglyphs…
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