"Robin, you were already prepared to be killed by Crocodile, weren't you?!"
"What?!" Robin was stunned.
Reno smiled slightly and said, "If you hadn't deliberately leaked Crocodile's identity to Vivi, with her ability, she wouldn't have been able to find out at all."
"If I'm not mistaken, you probably felt guilty for helping Crocodile do so many bad things, and seeing Vivi put herself in danger by infiltrating Baroque Works, you couldn't bear it, so you did that, right?"
"Robin, you have already betrayed Crocodile."
Robin bit her lower lip, looking at Reno with complex eyes.
He was right, word for word.
The moment Crocodile began his actions, she had prepared herself for death.
Even if she died, she would never let Crocodile's conspiracy succeed and drag more innocent people into it.
Reno looked at Robin and said earnestly, "Robin, the one who deserves to die isn't you, but Crocodile."
"Join my Pirate Crew. I can take you to find more poneglyphs and help you achieve your dream."
"Also, you don't need to keep disguising yourself."
"A beautiful woman like you should live in the sunlight."
Robin couldn't help but laugh; he really knew how to flatter.
No wonder there were so many beautiful women on the ship.
"Reno, if I join the Reno Pirates, you will inevitably be hunted by the World Government, you—"
"Robin, even if you don't join, the World Government will target me. You don't need to worry about that." Reno raised his hand to interrupt Robin.
He was determined to have all the beautiful women from the One Piece World's storyline.
Although he didn't know what Imu looked like yet, he would assume she was a beauty for now.
He was even going to steal the ruler of the sea; it would be strange if the World Government didn't hunt him.
Seeing Robin lower her head, showing some emotion, Reno continued his pursuit, "Robin, on this vast sea, no one is born alone. I am not, and neither are you."
"There will always be people willing to accept you. The Reno Pirates welcome your joining at any time."
"As long as you become my crewmate, your business is my business. If the World Government truly hunts you, I'll kill every single one who comes."
Robin suddenly thought of Saul.
Almost identical words pulled her memories back 20 years, to the day that completely changed the trajectory of her life.
In the fiery scene, Saul's shouts remained unforgettable to her.
In a daze, Reno suddenly leaned in, "I'll tell you a secret, Saul is still alive."
Ah!
Robin was startled, instinctively revealing a truly shy side. How did Reno know what she was thinking?
Wait... something seemed off.
Robin suddenly widened her eyes, her delicate body trembling with excitement: "Saul is still alive? Is that true?!"
Back in Ohara, she clearly remembered that Saul, to save her, defied the Marine and was frozen by the then Marine Vice Admiral Aokiji during their battle.
She had naturally assumed that Saul had died with the destruction of Ohara.
She often blamed herself for this.
How could she not be excited to hear Reno say that Saul was still alive in the world?!
"Saul narrowly escaped death in that operation and is now living well in Elbaf, the land of giants." Reno recounted the information he knew.
"That's great, truly great." Robin was already in tears.
It was less about her believing Reno's words and more about her unwillingness to accept the fact of Saul's death.
After all, she only saw Saul being frozen by Aokiji, but she didn't personally see Saul's body.
"Robin, I've said all I need to say. Now, shouldn't you make a decision?" Reno's face was already adorned with a confident smile.
"It seems I truly cannot refuse your invitation, Captain Reno. Please guide me in the future." Robin revealed a charming smile.
"Welcome to the Reno Pirates. Trust me, you won't be disappointed." Reno naturally opened his arms.
"Mmm..." Robin hummed softly, embracing Reno.
"Captain, the Baroque Works agents have already infiltrated the palace. You should hurry and help them." Robin suddenly remembered something and reminded him.
Reno gently wiped away Robin's tears and shook his head, "Don't worry, my crewmates are already waiting for them."
"Are you interested in seeing how I butcher that Crocodile?!"
"Killing a Crocodile?!" Robin blinked her big eyes, a slight curve forming on her lips, "Sounds pretty good."
Reno used his Observation Haki to sense Crocodile's location, took Robin's hand, and instantly teleported!
As Crocodile's command was given, the remaining four Baroque Works officers immediately took action.
The four infiltrated the palace from different locations, beginning their search for King Kobra.
Mr. 1, making no effort to conceal his movements, was searching room by room.
Just as he had searched several rooms with no success and was about to open the next door, his hand suddenly hung in the air, and he instinctively turned his head.
To his right, a beautiful woman with a long sword and glasses seemed to have been waiting for a long time.
"Daz Bones, Baroque Works Agent No. 1, Dice-Dice Fruit user, formerly an assassin from the West Blue." Tashigi accurately stated the detailed information of the person in front of her.
Before coming here, Reno had already briefed them on the intelligence of the remaining officers.
Upon seeing the opponent, she recognized his identity at a glance.
"Who are you?!" Daz Bones turned to look at Tashigi.
A woman he had never seen before.
"You don't need to know my name, only that I will defeat you."
"A swordswoman?!" Looking at the sword in Tashigi's hand, Daz Bones shook his head disdainfully.
In front of his Dice-Dice Fruit, was this considered showing off one's meager skill before an expert?
"You are very unlucky. As an assassin, I won't go easy on a woman."
Daz Bones smiled cruelly, and in the next second, both of his arms transformed into glistening blades.
As a Dice-Dice Fruit user, he could transform any part of his body into blades.
Moreover, they were as hard as steel, impenetrable by swords or bullets.
"Meeting me, you've run into a brick wall."
The double-bladed hands crossed up and down, instantly emitting a metallic clang.
"Steel-like hardness?!"
Seeing Daz Bonez narcissistically displaying his Devil Fruit Ability, Tashigi chuckled and shook her head.
Before, she was indeed no match for Bonez, but now, it was more than enough.
Clang!!
Wado Ichimonji, instantly unsheathed!
Royal palace garden.
Miss. Doublefinger, with her blue explosion-like hair and spiderweb tattoo, was twisting her slender waist, preparing to search the nearby rooms.
The next second, she stopped, looking surprised at the woman blocking her path.
"Oh my... let me see who this is?!" Miss. Doublefinger feigned surprise, placing her hands to her mouth, but a playful smirk tugged at the corner of her lips.
"Miss.Mikita, you're quite bold. Instead of running after betraying the BOSS, you dare to show up here. Aren't you afraid I'll kill you?!"
Miss. Doublefinger lightly fiddled with the sharp spikes on her fingers, like a cat toying with a mouse.
"Miss. Doublefinger, don't speak too soon. It's unknown whether Crocodile will survive today, and besides, it's not yet decided who will win between you and me."
"Hmm?!" Miss. Doublefinger looked at Miss.Mikita in surprise.
She was Mr. 1's partner in Baroque Works, while Miss.Mikita was only Mr. 5's partner.
Who gave her the courage to be so arrogant in front of her?!
The Kilo-Kilo Fruit?!
If she dared to fall, it wouldn't kill her!
Could there be something else going on?!
Shaking her head, dismissing those impossible possibilities, Miss. Doublefinger's expression gradually turned cruel.
"Miss.Mikita, once I defeat you, I will bring you before the BOSS and let him deal with you personally."
As her words fell, sharp spikes suddenly emerged from Miss. Doublefinger's arms.
As a user of the Spike-Spike Fruit, she could extend thorns-like spikes from her entire body, capable of piercing even rock.
"The Spike-Spike Fruit?!"
Looking at the spikes on Miss. Doublefinger's body, Miss.Mikita gently exhaled a breath.
With a hum, dark Armament Haki instantly surged over her entire jade arm.
"Miss. Doublefinger, I've found a good home for you. After I defeat you, I'll take you to see the Captain."
In Miss. Doublefinger's somewhat bewildered gaze, Miss.Mikita took the initiative to attack.
Inside the palace corridor.
"What?! Why are you two my opponents?!"
Looking at the duo in front of her, Nami pouted in dissatisfaction.
A fat man with blond hair and thick lips, a short fat Old Woman, and a yawning dachshund.
Mr. 4 Babe and his partner Miss. Merry Christmas.
Nami already knew their information inside out; they were the two weakest among the remaining four officers.
"A gun that ate the Dog-Dog Fruit, Dachshund form?! Interesting."
Nami looked at the yawning dachshund with interest. It was her first time seeing an inanimate object eat a Devil Fruit and become alive.
She wondered how it even ate it.
Did it just shove the Devil Fruit into the gun barrel?!
While Nami was curious, the plump woman opposite had already begun digging holes rapidly in the ground.
As a Mole-Mole Fruit user, digging was her specialty.
The dachshund wasn't idle either. It opened its mouth, and with a 'bang', spat out a timed bomb.
Mr. 4 picked up his bat and swung, sending the timed bomb flying towards Nami like a meteor.
"You're too slow!"
Nami, who had seen enough of their performance, pressed her palm down, and a torrent of silver-white lightning suddenly struck!
At this moment, the few remaining officers of Baroque Works all had their respective opponents...
At Reno's reminder, Minister Bell and Chaka led the ever-ready Royal Army to clear out Baroque Works' Million and Billion officers.
Crocodile arrived at the main hall unimpeded, but after searching for a long time, he still couldn't find any trace of King Kobra.
The longer the delay, the more disadvantageous it would be for him.
Crocodile's mood grew increasingly irritable. He had no turning back now; he had to find Cobra today and force him to reveal the location of the poneglyph.
"Don't look, he's not here." A playful voice sounded as Reno appeared before Crocodile with Robin, holding her hand.
Hmm?!
Crocodile's face immediately darkened as he saw the two holding hands intimately.
"Robin, have even you betrayed me?!"
"Crocodile, I never truly pledged allegiance to you, so how can there be betrayal?!"
Robin looked at Reno and smiled faintly, "From now on, I am leaving Baroque Works and joining the Reno Pirates."
"As for what you want, I'm afraid I'm powerless."
"Good, very good!!!" Crocodile narrowed his eyes, a dangerous glint rapidly spreading.
Quit?! How laughable!
What did she think Baroque Works was?
Come and go as you please?!
Robin was the only one who could read the poneglyph, an indispensable part of his plan.
Anyone could leave, but Robin could not.
"Did he give you a sense of security?! He not only killed so many of my subordinates, but for you, they even dared to betray me."
Crocodile scrutinized Reno, trying to discern what magic he possessed that could make his subordinates repeatedly defect from Baroque Works.
"Reno, Cloud-Cloud Fruit user, bounty of 30 million Berries. If that's all you rely on, then you can die!!!"
Crocodile's killing intent grew stronger. "Robin, after I kill this brat, I'll deal with you properly."
Robin instinctively leaned closer to Reno.
No matter what, Crocodile's deterrence was still present.
Reno patted Robin's head, his face immediately darkening, "Dare to threaten my woman?!"
"Robin, stand aside and watch carefully how I skin his Crocodile hide!"
"He's just Whitebeard's former loser, he really thinks he's something special."
"You're courting death!!!"
Stung to the core, Crocodile couldn't hide his anger. He raised his gold hook, and countless grains of sand began to rapidly condense.
"Sand Sabre!!!"
Boom!!!
The hard ground was cut open like tofu, and the slash roared towards Reno.
Reno's figure flickered, easily dodging the attack.
"Hmm?! No wonder he dares to be arrogant in front of me, he does have some skill."
Crocodile was surprised for a second before unleashing another deadly move.
If he didn't eliminate Reno today, and word got out, how could he continue to mix in the Shichibukai circle?!
"Desert Great Sword!!!"
The ground beneath Reno's feet instantly cracked, and a long sword condensed from sand once again slashed at Reno.
"Crocodile, today I'll give you a good lesson!"
"Water Flow Slash!"
Reno snorted coldly, controlling the rain power from the Weather-Weather Fruit to create dozens of water blades, rapidly shooting towards Crocodile.
"What?! How is this possible?!"
"Aren't you a Cloud-Cloud Fruit user? Why can you control water!"
Crocodile's pupils contracted, and an unprecedented panic appeared on his face.
As a Sand-Sand Fruit user, his weaknesses, besides Sea Stone, the sea, and Haki, were liquids similar to water.
Reno could control water, wasn't he screwed?!
"I didn't expect even Crocodile to be so flustered." Robin, watching the show, was very surprised.
Having followed Crocodile for so many years, it was her first time seeing him lose his composure like this.
It seemed she really wouldn't die today.
Looking at the back blocking her in front, Robin's beautiful eyes shone with brilliance.
Dozens of water blades disintegrated the Desert Great Sword at an extremely fast speed, then shot towards Crocodile with undiminished power.
Crocodile's face was as ugly as a pig's liver, as he twisted and turned in the palace, constantly dodging.
He was terrified of even a single drop of water splashing on him.
"Still daring to threaten my woman? Now you know to run?!"
"Too late!"
"Water Flow Violent Whip!"
In front of Reno, water condensed, forming several slender water whips.
Crocodile subconsciously glanced, and a chill immediately shot from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.
Then he saw Reno's devil-like smile.
"No!" Crocodile let out a heartbreaking roar.
The next second, several water whips began to swing wildly, forming an airtight net of fire, leaving Crocodile nowhere to hide.
The whipping of the water whips and Crocodile's screams intertwined, echoing throughout the entire palace.
Reno used Observation Haki to firmly lock onto Crocodile. Under the continuous lashing of the water whips, Crocodile quickly fell.
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