Chapter 278 - 136

Chapter 136Moreover, they hadn't even touched the threshold of Haki.Their physical skills, abilities, and Haki were completely overwhelmed; trying to go head-to-head with him in this cramped train carriage was simply a joke!Bally sat slumped in the corner, his mouth wide open as he stared at the god-of-war-like Luffybefore him, his mind a complete blank.Is this the true strength of a great pirate with a bounty of 200 million Berries?A fight?This was a complete slaughter!Just then, the door to the first carriage was pushed open, and Robin ran out, her face filled with surprise and worry: "Luffy!"Luffy turned his head, a bright smile instantly blooming on his face, and the fierce, god-of-war-like aura from a moment ago vanished without a trace:"Yo, Robin, I've come to take you home."Robin looked at the mess on the floor and the fallen CP9 members, her heart filled with insurmountable shock. But before she could speak, Luffy's smile suddenly vanished, his gaze sharpening as he looked ahead. He reached out, grabbed Robin's slender waist, and quickly leaped back."What's wrong?" Robin instinctively hugged Luffy's waist and looked forward.At the junction of the carriages ahead, Lucci, covered in wounds but with a more ferocious look in his eyes, held his hands like claws and suddenly swung them forward in a cross."Rankyaku: Gaicho!"A massive blue vacuum slash, like a giant bird, whistled out, instantly severing the connection between the carriage where Luffy and the others were and the carriage in front, as well as the connections to the carriages behind!It's Lucci!"Waaaaah, I'm still over here!"Franky was in the first carriage, and his expression changed as he looked at the CP9 members in front of him. "I haven't boarded the ship yet!"Robin's face also changed: "They've separated the carriages!"She hadn't expected Lucci to be so decisive, directly abandoning most of the carriages along with the Marines and officials on board."What should we do now?" Robin looked at Luffy."It's okay," Luffy said, holding Robin steadily as he stood on the edge of the slowing carriage, watching the train head ahead accelerating away. He grinned and said, "We just need to catch up."Catch up?Robin was somewhat surprised: "Luffy, what exactly do you plan to do?"Luffy turned his head, his expression more serious than ever. Looking into Robin's beautiful, worried eyes, he said word for word: "Declare war on the World Government."Robin was completely shocked by these words, her pupils shrinking violently. She hadn't expected Luffy to actually have such a crazy and bold plan!Luffy's gaze was unwavering. "Since the World Government is a shackle and a nightmare to you, then I will break it!"That's just the kind of person Luffy is.In his eyes, the most important things are his companions and meat.Robin bit her lower lip, her voice trembling slightly: "The terror of the World Government is not as simple as you imagine."The horror of the Buster Call, the destruction of Ohara—that is a power that can destroy everything.These things were practically etched into Robin's memory.That's why Robin was worried.The destruction of Ohara was caused by that thing.It's the ultimate weapon that can indiscriminately attack an island until everything on the target is wiped flat.Ten large warships, five Vice Admirals, and tens of thousands of elites—absolute military force sufficient to completely erase an island from the map! There might even be orders from an Admiralor the Fleet Admiral behind it.However, when she looked up and met Luffy's eyes, the fear in her heart seemed to be gradually dispelled by a warm and powerful ray of sunlight.This hand, this man, had already pulled her out of the abyss of despair time and time again."Don't be afraid, Robin. This time, you have us."Robin's trembling hands gradually steadied. She took a deep breath, nodded vigorously, and light reignited in her eyes—a resolve that entrusted all her trust to him."I understand."Robin's trembling hands gradually steadied as she nodded. "Then let's go and declare war on the World Government!"Chapter 197: Not only did the enemy refuse to surrender, they even dared to strike backTo actively go to Enies Lobby and declare war on the massive machine that has ruled the world for eight hundred years—if word of this got out, it would be enough to shake the entire Grand Line. If other pirates heard this news, they would definitely call him a madman!Enies Lobby is located in the first half of the Grand Line and houses a court directly under the World Government.Although it is a court, it actually acts solely on the will of the World Government; anyone brought to Enies Lobby is inevitably deemed a criminal.In its 800-year history, a "not guilty" verdict has never been handed down. Prisoners are merely escorted through the empty courtrooms until they finally reach a cold, massive steel gate—the Gates of Justice.Prisoners who pass through this gate generally never return, symbolizing the World Government's so-called Absolute Justice.There are only two places one can reach after setting out from the Gates of Justice:One is Marineford, the direct organization of the World Government's main fighting force and one of the Three Great Powers of the Grand Line;The other is the deep-sea prison, Impel Down, filled with interrogation rooms and execution platforms, where the world's most wicked prisoners are confined.Once you go in, you don't come out.Since Enies Lobby has no night and is in perpetual daylight, it is also known as the Island of No Night.Breaking into that place is equivalent to slapping the World Government directly in the face.But so what?Even that ghost of a plan didn't make him fully compromise."Look, they're here too!"Luffy's smile grew even wider as he pointed toward the side and rear.Robin followed the direction he pointed and saw a ship she was incredibly familiar with, breaking through the waves at an incredible speed on the dark sea, hugging the billows.Its sails were full, and those familiar, anxious figures stood at the bow.It was the going merry!And them.Under Nami's precise navigation, the extra thrust provided by Vivi's Wind-Wind Fruit ability, and the full-out burst from the Klabautermann Little Merry, the going merry's current speed was actually not inferior to that of the Sea Train."Everyone..."Robin's eyes instantly welled up with tears as she waved vigorously toward them.On the going merry, everyone also saw Robin and Luffy at the door of the first carriage and immediately erupted into cheers."I see them! It's Robin and Luffy!""Robin, we've come to get you!""They're okay!"Luffy set Robin down and stood side by side with her, looking at the train head that had already become a small dot in the distance, and then at his companions who were rushing over with all their might. He laughed with heroic spirit:"Let's go, Robin! Let's go turn that bullshit Enies Lobby upside down!"...The severed rear half of the Sea Train finally came to a complete halt on the cold sea after gliding for a distance, bobbing gently with the waves.Meanwhile, the train head and one carriage carrying the main members of CP9, trailing white steam, gradually disappeared into the darkness at the end of the horizon, heading straight for that gate leading to despair—the Gates of Justice.Just then, the going merry performed a beautiful and thrilling tail-flick, coming to a steady stop beside the floating carriage.The ship's hull was even emitting faint white smoke due to the high-speed travel."Luffy, Robin!"Nami was the first to jump onto the carriage, running over anxiously, "Are you guys okay?"Immediately after, Vivi and the others also jumped over."Robin, it's so good to see you're safe!"Vivi rushed to Robin in a hurry, pushing Luffy aside.Luffy was slightly stunned; having just held Robin, he now felt a faint sense of reluctance in his heart.But Vivi was very worried; Robin had taken the initiative to leave with CP9 just to protect her and Merry.Little Merry also ran over, her little mouth mumbling in a way that made Robin chuckle as she reached out to pick her up.Looking at the concerned faces of her companions, the last trace of gloom in Robin's heart completely dissipated. She smiled and said, "I'm fine, sorry for making everyone worry."Zoro, holding his swords, glanced at the unconscious CP9 members and the mess inside the carriage."Luffy, what's the situation now?"Usopp looked at the hole Luffy had punched through, his voice trembling: "What happened here? Luffy, what did you do this time?!""Ahaha, these guys not only refused to surrender but even dared to strike back, so I just knocked them all out."Luffy laughed and briefly explained the situation, including how he used Blueno's ability to catch up with the train, how he instantly defeated most of the CP9 members, and how Lucci cut the carriages to escape at the last moment."What? You took care of all of them by yourself?"Usopp's jaw almost hit the floor.There were over a hundred people."Hmph, looks like we missed a good show." Zoroclicked his tongue in annoyance, seemingly regretting that he couldn't participate in the fight."So, that Long-nose and the guy who keeps a pigeon got away?" Sanji lit a cigarette, his gaze turning cold. "We definitely can't let them go!"Nami was more concerned with practical matters: "So what do we do now?"Now that Robin had been rescued, logically they should leave, but according to Luffy's idea, Enies Lobby was the final goal.She glanced in the direction of Enies Lobby; the outline was almost visible from here."Continue forward, of course."Luffy grinned, then cast his gaze toward the oddly shaped, rocket-headed train nearby.His eyes suddenly lit up.This train is so cool.It was the rocketman, and standing on its head was Kokoro, laughing heartily with a bottle of wine, along with a group of people in strange clothes who called themselves the Franky Family."Yo, Straw Hat, we meet again."Kokoro took a swig of wine and shouted heartily, "I've come to help too."The members of the Franky Family also cried out:"Boss, we've come to save you!""Super!"Then they realized Franky wasn't there."He was taken away by CP9."Luffy's words caused the Franky Family to wail and howl.These guys are so noisy.And who are these people?After asking carefully, it turned out that after Luffyand the others set off, Vivi used the Wind-Wind Fruit's power to quickly gather the companions scattered throughout Water 7.Meanwhile, the Franky Family had also learned the news from the heavily injured Bally and found Kokoro, who also wanted to help.Kokoro brought out the rocketman, a train used for special circumstances that was even faster, and decided to bring the Franky Family along for support."Granny, can your train still move?" Luffy asked."Waaaah! Of course it can!" Kokoro said with full confidence. "The rocketman is a treasure left behind by Mr. Tom, and with me, the best conductor in Water 7, here, there's absolutely no problem!""But Straw Hat, haven't you already rescued your companion? Do you still plan to go to Enies Lobby?""We're already here, why go back now?"Luffy grinned.