Capítulo 117: Chapter 117
"I must say..." In the dimly lit ground floor of the funeral hall, Logan's voice sounded muffled, "If you're uninjured, could you release me first?"
Though Robin was unharmed, the continuous rolling down the staircase left her feeling dizzy. She slowed down to regain her bearings before finally overcoming the dizziness.
Click!
Logan switched on the flashlight and lifted his head to take in some fresh air.
As Robin looked down at Logan, she realized what had occurred. However, being more mature than Nami and Vivi, she swiftly adjusted her mindset. After straightening her attire, she reached out and took the flashlight from Logan's hand, walking forward without a word.
Robin chose not to acknowledge what happened, and Logan didn't bother to bring it up either. After traversing a long way, the two arrived at an underground chamber where the Poneglyph lay.
Pausing in front of the Poneglyph, Robin turned to face Logan, "You know this is why I came here?"
Logan shrugged, "It's not hard to guess, right? You're the lone survivor from Ohara. How could a young girl of eight survive without some driving reason or ambition?"
"If it were for revenge, you wouldn't have become who you are today."
"So... you're shouldering the lifelong wish of the entire Ohara scholars."
"That is to translate all the historical texts in this world and unveil the true history of the void century from 800 years ago!"
Robin was shocked by his blunt revelation. What kind of man was he? His few words completely unveiled her secret. She felt as though she had nothing to hide in front of him.
"Am I right?" Logan calmly asked.
After a moment of silence, he waved it off, "Never mind, you don't need to confirm. I can't be wrong in my assumption."
Looking at the bewildered Robin, Logan reminded her, "It's a quarter past two in the morning, and you have 45 minutes left to translate this historical text. The guards patrolling the imperial tomb will arrive at three."
Prompted by Logan, Robin swiftly began translating. Over the years, her continued study of archaeological knowledge during her escape made her a rapid translator.
Completing the translation in just twenty minutes, Robin watched Logan yawn, signaling it was time to leave. "Are we done? Let's hurry; if discovered, it won't be good. You were invited to stay in the palace, and yet you've ventured into their forbidden tomb. Reasonable."
However, instead of leaving immediately, Robin curiously asked, "Why don't you ask about the content of this historical text?"
Logan replied casually, "Isn't it about Pluton?"
This statement startled Robin, "You know!?"
Logan confirmed, "Yes, is that surprising?"
"Can... can't you...," Robin was momentarily at a loss, then composed herself, "Don't you want to acquire Pluton?"
"Ah, come on! You're peering through the door, aren't you? Don't liken me to shortsighted folks like Crocodile!" Logan's words hinted at annoyance.
This... left Robin even more astonished. A pirate uninterested in Pluton?
"I mean, why are you still standing there in a daze? I think your flashlight is dimming. If you don't hurry, we might end up rolling down again later!" Logan emphasized the last two words.
Robin felt a bit embarrassed by the flashlight's weakening light but didn't leave immediately. Instead, she inquired, "Why don't you ask about the contents of the text?"
Logan teased, "Are you blind, Robin?"
Robin, apologetic, replied quickly, "I can't see."
"Don't fret over what just happened," Logan reminded her. "Time's ticking; let's go."
"Wait, I can't see the way!" Robin was also flustered.
Logan teased, "Do you want me to guide you?"
Using his Observation Haki, Logan found Robin and took her hand.
"Don't act so casually! Besides my parents, you're the first person to hold my hand! Don't pretend to be a gentleman!"
Despite Logan's indifferent tone, Robin's pride resurfaced. Although her Devil Fruit ability created numerous arms to attack, this was the first time someone other than her parents held her hand. That much was true.
"I said, Robin big sister, you're giving me your 28-year-old virgin hand; don't expect me to be responsible, alright?" Logan joked while leading Robin out.
"Haha!" Logan laughed, nonchalant as he guided Robin out of the tomb.
Time flew, and several days passed. The nearby Marine Base supported Smoker and allocated a sum of money.
130 million Belly was the maximum amount the Marine Base chief could mobilize without authorization. After paying the Straw Hat Pirates, the parties renewed the IOU.
"It's a struggle to even allocate money for these scoundrels!" Smoker lamented on the warship's deck. While he didn't oppose issuing IOUs now, he didn't relish being in debt.
For the past few days, Smoker had been petitioning his superiors for funds, but it seemed they were using every excuse in the book. In his view, he met all the requirements for his applications; they had indeed captured those pirates and were genuinely struggling with funds. Consequently, he found himself still indebted to the pirates. It was an unpleasant feeling.
Puff, puff, puff... His Den Den Mushi suddenly rang. The bald-faced Den Den Mushi attendant appeared on the screen.
"What is it?" Smoker asked, feeling irked.
The official tone came from the other end: "In the battle against Crocodile, you and Chief Petty Officer Tashigi displayed great prowess! The higher-ups have decided to award you both medals."
"The battle against...?" Smoker was taken aback. "Wait! We weren't the ones who captured Crocodile. Are you blind or deaf? Didn't you read the report I submitted?"
But the person on the Den Den Mushi seemed indifferent to Smoker's protests, continuing, "Additionally, both your ranks will be increase."
"Hey, hold on!" Smoker's frustration mounted. "It was the Straw Hat Pirates who defeated Crocodile and Baroque Works, not me!"
Not far from him, Marine Headquarters Captain Hina interjected coldly, "Stop wasting your efforts, Smoker! Do you really think the world will acknowledge that pirates were the ones who resolved the Alabasta crisis?"
The voice on the Den Den Mushi persisted, "Therefore, please attend the medal awarding ceremony..."
"Are you kidding me?" Smoker felt his face burn with embarrassment. A medal was an honor, but at this moment, hearing the word 'medal' made him feel ashamed. He erupted, "Hey!! Can you convey this to the higher-ups for me?"
Hina was shocked, hurriedly interjecting, "What good will it do to quarrel with superiors, Smoker? Just accept it! Accept the accolade for those pirates!!"
While Hina tried to reason with Smoker, she knew his temperament well. If she guessed right, his next words to the Den Den Mushi would probably be "Go to hell!"
The next moment, to everyone's astonishment, Smoker spoke to the Den Den Mushi, "Please convey my gratitude to the government for the promotion!"
Hina's mouth fell agape, her slender cigarette dropping to the ground. She looked at Smoker in disbelief, stuttering, "You... are you really Smoker?"
"Of course, I am!" After disconnecting the Den Den Mushi, Smoker suddenly flashed a smile.
Just as he was about to exclaim, "Go to hell," he remembered Logan's advice...
Yes! Without enough authority and status, he couldn't implement his own justice! In this situation, Smoker wanted the truth to prevail. He wanted to distinguish right from wrong, acknowledge who deserved credit, and who was at fault. This was his sense of justice. But due to his low status, he couldn't influence such matters at all. If only he were a Marine Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, or even an Admiral...
Hina remarked with doubt, "You seem different."
Smoker chuckled, "What are you thinking? Do you think I've changed?"
Hina nodded without speaking, her gaze contemplative.
But Smoker shook his head, "I haven't changed. I'm still the same. It's just... I suddenly found some sense in what a certain pirate said."
"Pirates...?" Hina squinted slightly, a particular face appearing in her mind: Logan's face.
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Capítulo 118: Chapter 118
Located on a secluded bank in the upper reaches of the San Dora River, the Going Merry lay still.
"Have they arrived yet?" Sanji inquired lazily, cigarette in hand.
"Not yet," Usopp replied from the watchtower, clutching the god-killing star. "I reckon they won't be here for a while. I'll keep watch. You can go practice."
Sanji turned, resting against the railing, gazing towards the watchtower. "I've already used my time to delve into the manga today, or else why would I be idling here?"
In recent days, the Straw Hat Pirates and the Marines had a silent understanding not to interfere with each other. However, the previous day, the Marines abruptly increased their presence in Alabasta, forming a ring of encirclement. Under Logan's orders, Sanji, Usopp, Chopper, and Kaya returned to the ship and sailed to this hidden riverbank.
In the cabin, Kaya sat on the sofa, undergoing acupuncture, a routine she needed every seven days to alleviate her weakness. It would take a year to fully recover.
After treating Kaya, Chopper eagerly delved into the manga. He hadn't gained any abilities from the manga yet, which weighed heavily on him. Others had obtained abilities from the manga upon acquiring it. Chopper didn't want to be an outcast, a sentiment he had experienced since childhood.
In the world of [Strike the Blood] Chopper, in his human-beast form, was covered in scars and visibly exhausted.
Boom! Rudolf Eustach's attack sent Akatsuki Kojou crashing beside Chopper.
"Kojou! Hang in there, I'll heal you!" Chopper rushed over,he haa been forming a bond with Akatsuki Kojou and Himeragi Yukina during his visits to this manga world.
"Trying to heal on a battlefield?" Rudolf Eustach, wielding an axe, advanced with a malicious glint.
"Damn it!" Despite his injuries, Kojou rose, understanding Yukina's silent plea. Without further words, Kojou bit Yukina's neck.
"The successor of the Kaleid blood, Akatsuki Kojou. Release thy Shackles, Come out the fifth Kenjuu, REGULUS AURUM!"
As Kojou chanted, a dazzling golden light emanated from his body, summoning a thunderous golden lion.
Chopper was astounded. "So powerful!"
Simultaneously, Yukina collapsed. Chopper rushed to aid her, bandaging her wounds.
Meanwhile, the golden lion struck Rudolf Eustach down, eliminating him.
Afterward, Chopper tended to Kojou's injuries and cleaned the medical equipment. However, his mind lingered on the powerful figure of the golden lion. He wanted to acquire such strength to better support his crew.
In his research, the bandage soaked in Akatsuki's blood reacted with water, emitting a powerful energy. Excited, Chopper sought to replicate the process using Himeragi Yukina's blood for experimentation.
Several failed attempts followed over the week, but on the tenth venture into the manga world, Chopper finally succeeded in creating a small golden pill called Rumble Ball. Inspired by Akatsuki's blood, it was a breakthrough for Chopper, developing a new type of Rumble Ball using Akatsuki Kojou's ancestry blood and Himeragi Yukina's psychic blood.
Chopper dubbed the golden Rumble ball the "Lion's Golden Rumble Ball." Sneaking away from the ship back in the Pirate World, he found a secluded spot to conduct a test. Given that it's a first-generation product, Chopper anticipated potential issues or malfunctions, prompting him to assess it first.
"Ahh woo~" Chopper opened his mouth and consumed the golden Rumble ball.
In an instant, a dazzling golden light enveloped his entire body, accompanied by crackling lightning beams that scorched and crackled. The beastly factor within the Lion's Golden Rumble Ball surged through Chopper's body, filling him with an intense sensation akin to boiling water.
"'AHHHHHHHHH!!!" The force surged violently within Chopper, causing him to roar loudly.
Golden lightning erupted from his body, giving the impression that Chopper had exploded. As the golden thunderbolts continued to surge, Chopper's body transformed into a colossal figure, not as immense as the Pirate World's giants, yet substantially formidable.
"Huh." Chopper exhaled deeply. Gradually adjusting from the initial discomfort, he began sensing the might of the Yellow Golden Lion.
Surveying the mountain wall ahead, Chopper delivered a punch.
Zizizi. Numerous golden thunderbolt fists swirled around his punch, resembling a miniature sun. The moment his fist struck the mountain, the entire hill disintegrated into pieces. The explosive power of the golden lightning shattered the rocks into fine powder instantaneously.
"Ahh! It's overwhelming!" Chopper sensed that unleashing just a fraction of the Yellow Golden Lion's power resulted in such terrifying strength. The thought of exerting its full power was unimaginable.
However, despite its potency, the Lion's Golden Rumble Ball had evident shortcomings. Upon consumption, the primordial bloodline and psychic bloodline factors within the Rumble ball began depleting rapidly. Chopper estimated its duration to last up to three minutes, but a burst of full power would significantly shorten this time frame.
"This Lion's Golden Rumble Ball still needs refinement," Chopper concluded as the drug effect wore off, reverting him to his reindeer state.
Reflecting for a moment, Chopper muttered to himself, "Obtaining more blood from Akatsuki Kojou and Himeragi Yukina won't be easy."
After pondering, Chopper rubbed his head and headed back, contemplating ways to improve the Lion's Golden Rumble Ball.
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