A complex expression flashed in Robin's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.
She raised her head, meeting Ron's gaze firmly and calmly speak with indifferent tone.
"Rumors are always exaggerated. I'm just an ordinary archaeologist."
Ron chuckled lightly, seemingly unconcerned with Robin's response.
He didn't press further, but instead shifted the topic directly.
"Will you come back to Skypiea with me, or choose to leave on your own?"
These words were like a stone thrown into calm waters, instantly stirring waves in Nami's heart.
Her face paled slightly, anxiety surfacing in her eyes.
She quickly stepped forward, her tone urgent. "Ron-san, my companions... they're still in the Marine's hands. I can't just leave like this..."
Ron turned his head, his gaze falling on Nami, his expression still calm.
He said lightly, "Don't worry, Luffy won't die anytime soon. With Garp there, the Marines won't easily kill him."
"Garp?"
Nami was stunned.
Who was Garp?
But she didn't press further, instead instinctively choosing to trust Ron.
In the original story, Nami and the others only learned about Garp's relationship with Luffy when they met at Water 7.
To Nami now, Garp was just a stranger.
Nami bit her lip.
Though Ron's words were cold, they carried a reassuring force.
She said quietly, "But... I'm still worried about them."
Ron said nothing more, instead turning his gaze back to Robin, seemingly waiting for her answer.
Robin was silent for a moment, then gently took Nami's hand, looking firmly at Ron.
"Wherever Nami goes, I go."
Ron nodded, seemingly unsurprised by Robin's response.
He turned to gaze at the distant sky, "Good, let's return to Skypiea first. I have urgent matters to attend to and no time to waste here."
Though Nami remained worried about Luffy and the others' safety, she knew she couldn't defy Ron's will at this moment.
Taking a deep breath, she nodded, then her body began to transform.
Pink scales rapidly covered her skin, dragon horns sprouted from her forehead, her body elongated infinitely, reaching a hundred zhang in the blink of an eye, and a dragon tail extended from the end of her spine.
In an instant, she had transformed into a pink Dragon.
Ron leaped lightly, landing steadily on Nami's back.
Robin was carefully lifted by Nami's dragon claw and placed on her back.
Flames appeared beneath Nami's claws, stirring up a gust of wind before she soared into the sky, shooting straight toward the clouds!
The wind howled past at high altitude, clouds swiftly receding around them.
Nami flew at incredible speed, yet her movements were remarkably steady—clearly, she had fully mastered the power of her Azure Dragon Form.
Ron sat on her back, his gaze fixed ahead as his expression was cold and focused.
Robin tightly gripped Nami's scales with a complex look in her eyes.
"Ron-san, the direction to Skypiea is..." Nami asked softly, her voice somewhat muffled by the wind.
Ron raised his hand, pointing toward a sea of clouds in the distance.
"Fly that way. Once we pass through those clouds, you'll see Skypiea."
Nami nodded, flames surging beneath her claws as she accelerated again.
Her figure streaked across the sky like a pink lightning bolt, heading straight in the direction Ron had indicated.
Sitting on Nami's back, Robin felt the wind roaring past her ears, yet her heart refused to calm.
She glanced down at Nami's massive dragon form, then looked up at the endless sea of clouds ahead, a wave of emotion rising within her.
The destruction of Ohara, the long journey of escape, a lone archaeologist bearing the stigma of "Devil Child."
And now, she was traveling alongside Nami, following Ron, embarking on an unknown journey.
"Nami..." Robin called out softly, a hint of hesitation in her voice.
"What is it, Robin?" Nami's voice came from ahead; even as a Dragon, her tone remained gentle.
Robin fell silent for a moment before whispering, "Can we... really save Luffy and the others?"
Nami's body faltered slightly but quickly steadied.
Her voice carried a note of determination.
"We definitely can. Though Ron may seem aloof, he always keeps his promises. And Luffy and the others... would never be easily defeated."
Robin nodded, saying nothing more.
Her gaze returned to the distant horizon, but now with renewed resolve.
No matter what hardships and dangers lay ahead, she would face them together with Nami.
Ron, '...I'm aloof?'
The outline of Skypiea gradually came into view—a mysterious island floating above the clouds, surrounded by a faint white light.
Especially the colossal, towering vine that rose straight upward like a pillar holding up the entire sky!
A flicker of excitement shone in Nami's eyes as the flames beneath her feet intensified, speeding their flight toward Skypiea.
"We're here!" Nami whispered, her tone carrying a hint of anticipation.
...
The next day, Sunlight bathed the sea, and the ocean breeze gently brushed by, bringing a fresh scent.
However, Beneath this tranquil sea surface, undercurrents were swirling.
A storm powerful enough to alter the world's landscape was quietly brewing.
Shiki stood on a massive pirate ship, arms crossed, his gaze sharp.
Behind him stood a group of solemn-faced subordinates, each holding their breath, awaiting Shiki's command.
A confident smile tugged at the corners of Shiki's lips.
He knew that today would mark the official announcement of the Eternal Kingdom to the world, and he would be the one to carry it out.
"Are you ready?" Shiki asked quietly, his voice carrying an undeniable authority.
"Yes, Shiki-sama!" the subordinates responded in unison, their voices loud and resolute.
Shiki nodded, then raised his hand and pointed toward the distant sky.
"Set sail! Destination—the base of the News King, Morgans!"
With his command, the pirate ship swiftly embarked, its sails flapping loudly in the wind, the bow cutting through the clouds as it headed straight into the distance.
Shiki's gaze remained fixed ahead, his heart filled with anticipation.
He knew that Morgans was the most influential news magnate on the seas, holding power over countless pieces of intelligence and public opinion.
Through him, the news of the Eternal Kingdom would quickly spread to every corner of the world.
...
Meanwhile, Morgans sat in his office, holding a secret letter he had just received.
A mix of excitement and anticipation showed on his face, his eyes gleaming with greed.
As a titan of the news industry, he was long accustomed to wielding the power of public opinion, but this time, he realized he had the chance to be part of a story that would go down in history.
"The Eternal Kingdom... Ron... Heh, how interesting."
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