Arashi's "punishment" had finally come to an end.
With her cheeks flushed red, Robin watched as Arashi calmly turned around as if nothing had happened and poured himself a glass of wine. She subconsciously clenched her fists—
Her Hana Hana no Mi ability quietly activating.
She had endured everything just now… all for this moment.
But just as she was about to launch a sneak attack, Arashi turned around with a smile.
"That was only the first stage of punishment. Next—"
"Tres Fleur…!"
Before Arashi could finish speaking, Robin exploded the moment she heard there was a second stage. Without hesitation, her Devil Fruit ability activated.
"Eh?"
Looking at the three arms suddenly sprouting from his body, Arashi blinked in confusion.
"You're… giving me a massage?"
"Come on, come on—help me loosen up my left shoulder. It's been sore lately. Probably from performing surgery on those unlucky fellows before… Yes, yes, just like that! Wow~ Robin, you're really… amazing!"
Robin was absolutely not giving him a massage.
She was attacking.
But no matter how many arms she sprouted on Arashi's body, she couldn't move him even in the slightest.
Not only could she not affect him—
He was actually enjoying it.
Seeing Arashi's relaxed expression as he allowed the arms to pound and twist against him, Robin could finally confirm—
She had truly encountered a pervert.
And not just any pervert…
A terrifyingly powerful one.
At first, Robin had planned to wait until the Traveler docked, then use her Devil Fruit ability to restrain Arashi and escape.
But now…
That plan was completely impossible.
Her ability was utterly useless against him.
More importantly—
From Arashi's expression, she could tell that he was genuinely enjoying this.
Robin was on the verge of breaking down.
Just what kind of person is this traveler?!
"Alright, alright~ that's enough~"
Just as Robin was spiraling into confusion, Arashi suddenly waved his hand, looking very satisfied.
"This Devil Fruit ability is really impressive. Being able to sprout so many hands on someone else…"
"So, Robin—tell me honestly!"
"Were you trying to please me by giving me that massage?"
"Good thinking!"
Before Robin could react, Arashi suddenly changed tone, his expression turning serious.
"As punishment for stealing the Traveler without permission, for the next month—your identity will be…"
"The traveler's personal maid!"
"…!"
When he said "maid," Arashi's serious expression immediately disappeared. He tilted his head and sized Robin up from head to toe, then nodded thoughtfully.
"If you're going to be a maid for a month… we'll need to buy a set—no, several sets of maid outfits!"
Hearing that Arashi wanted to make her his maid—and even buy her maid outfits—Robin forcefully suppressed the urge to explode on the spot and turned to leave immediately.
Confirmed.
This guy was a complete pervert.
"Nico Robin."
Just as Robin stepped out of the cabin—
Two gun barrels, cold and filled with killing intent, pressed against her forehead.
Then, leading a group of mafia subordinates onto the Traveler, Capone Bege appeared in front of her.
"Capone Bege…!"
Seeing the mafia members and the guns aimed at her, Robin's eyes tightened slightly. She slowly raised her hands and retreated back into the cabin.
She hadn't expected the Godfather of the West Blue underworld to come after her.
Was it because of the two mafia members she had killed earlier?
Just as Robin's thoughts spiraled, Bege suddenly turned to Arashi, bowed slightly, and spoke respectfully:
"Mr. Arashi, how do you plan to deal with this woman?"
"And regarding her identity, I must remind you—she is a criminal wanted by the World Government. The Devil of Ohara, Nico Robin. Keeping her by your side may make your journey… far less pleasant."
As an experienced underworld boss, Bege had already sensed something was off when Arashi helped Robin deceive the Marines.
Now, seeing that Arashi hadn't captured her even after everything, Bege was almost certain—
Arashi had taken a liking to her beauty and figure.
Although he acknowledged Arashi's overwhelming strength, no matter how powerful someone was, going against the World Government was no small matter.
More importantly, Bege could tell that Arashi genuinely treated him as a friend.
And as a friend—
He had to offer this warning.
Helping Nico Robin meant opposing the World Government.
Robin, still under the aim of the mafia's guns, couldn't help but widen her eyes in shock when she saw Bege's respectful attitude toward Arashi.
The Godfather of the West Blue underworld…
Showing such deference to a mere "traveler"?
Could it be…
This traveler is actually the true mastermind behind the West Blue underworld?
Yes… that must be it.
Otherwise, how could someone like Capone Bege unify the entire underworld?
Just as Robin's worldview collapsed once again—
Arashi waved his hand casually and said:
"Thanks for the reminder, Bege. But I know what I'm doing."
"Now that I've recovered my Traveler, it's time for me to begin a new journey."
"Meeting you and your men in Sig Town has been a pleasure. But all good things must come to an end."
"So, Bege—this is where we part ways. Until we meet again."
"Understood, Mr. Arashi."
Bege glanced once at Nico Robin, then didn't linger and turned to leave immediately.
After stepping out of the cabin, he suddenly stopped, turned back, and looked at Robin with a serious expression, a trace of killing intent in his eyes.
"Nico Robin."
"The mafia will keep your presence here a secret."
"But don't you dare harbor any ill intentions toward Mr. Arashi."
"Because the entire West Blue mafia will stand ready to serve him at any time."
As the Godfather of the West Blue underworld, Bege knew exactly what kind of person Nico Robin was—
A woman who survived by hiding in the shadows, constantly betraying others to escape Marine pursuit.
Even though Arashi was incredibly strong, Bege could tell that he was straightforward and open.
If Arashi were to fall into Robin's schemes…
Then he, as a friend, would have utterly failed.
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