In the sea area not far from Drum Island, a game of chase was playing out.
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
A Marine warship was continuously bombarding a small boat ahead.
But this kind of attack only slowed their pursuit.
"I'm quite pleased, Nico Robin. Surrender, you can't escape!"
The speaker was a tall woman in a rose-red business suit, wearing the Marines' justice cloak.
Her stylish, light-pink, center-parted long hair matched the sunglasses on her head, giving her an especially alluring charm.
She was Captain Hina.
The surging waves struck the small boat fleeing ahead, but could not disturb Robin's calm expression.
She steadily commanded a sea turtle to pull the boat forward.
Not far ahead lay an archipelago.
As long as she entered it, the massive warship wouldn't be able to follow, and she could escape.
When it came to fleeing and hiding, she was already a seasoned expert.
"Divine Judgment!"
At that moment, a massive pillar of lightning came crashing down, striking the warship dead-on and blasting a huge hole straight through it.
It struck the warship with pinpoint accuracy, instantly creating a massive hole. Many pirates in the prison below the ship were tragically killed by the lightning bolts.
The warship trembled constantly, and the sea surged back violently.
The Marines were thrown to the ground.
They all grabbed anything nearby, fearing they would fall into the sea.
"Iron Cage: Hook Claw!"
Hina calmly threw two hooks, hooking them onto the mast. Then she looked around, searching for the culprit.
"I'm very angry and the consequences will be serious!"
Robin, hearing the commotion, looked back.
Seeing the Marines blocked and waves surging toward them, she quickly turned to command the sea turtle to flee.
However, the moment she turned, she was startled.
"Hello, Miss All Sunday, or should I say, Nico Robin."
Lin appeared from nowhere at the bow of her ship, his voice soft and proud.
"Dos Fleur: Chokehold!"
Robin was startled and tried to strike first.
"Ahhh…"
But she suddenly shuddered and her body was jolted by electricity, making her let out a gasp.
Her hands trembled, and her heart raced in fear.
The man before her could actually wield lightning. Was he... The user of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit?
Instantly, the description of this Devil Fruit surfaced in her mind.
Among the many Devil Fruit abilities, it was one that could be considered invincible.
Lin simply felt an itch on his neck.
Thankfully, Robin didn't have Armament Haki, so her hands couldn't actually grow on him or hold him.
"Who are you, and what do you want with me?"
Robin, hushed by the shock, dared not act rashly.
She could only pray silently and beg for mercy.
"I am the God of the Divine Kingdom, Lin, and I've come here for you."
"Nico Robin, become my Divine Consort!"
Lin understood that to deal with someone like Robin, who had been evading the World Government for years, a straightforward approach was the only solution.
Simple and direct, no beating around the bush, to achieve the most efficient conquest.
Robin was stunned for a moment.
The moment she'd seen him, she thought CP0 had come.
She hadn't expected him to be attracted to her beauty.
Then, an idea struck her.
Let him clash with the Marines first, and later, perhaps even with Crocodile.
She suddenly smiled, and a charming smile appeared on her lips.
"Okay... But I'm being chased by the marines behind me."
"Why don't we take care of them first, then discuss our business…"
Lin listened to her inner thoughts without missing a word.
He naturally understood her plan.
However, he wasn't in a hurry.
It would be better to take care of the marines first.
Robin was already under his thumb.
Within the wide range of his Observation Haki, there was no way she could escape.
"Then stay here. Don't move. I'll be back soon."
Lin said casually.
Lightning spread from his body, scattering and evaporating the waves rushing toward Robin.
Seeing the smile on her face, Lin curled his lips.
He extended his right hand, with his fingers spread wide.
Lightning flashed and intertwined, forming a massive cage.
"Thirty Million Bolts: Thunder Cage!"
"This is how you treat someone you want to be your Divine Consort? If you don't even trust me, why come for me at all?"
Robin looked at the lightning that emanated a dangerous aura around her.
This lightning, transformed into a cage, eliminated her hope of escape.
A hint of dissatisfaction crossed her face.
"Trust? Heh…"
"My attitude is that I will have you; no one can stop me. Robin, when you truly become my Divine Consort, I will give you all the trust you want."
With that, Lin's figure dispersed, and in a blink, he appeared on the bow of the Marine's warship.
"Black Cage Hina, you're quite good. I've heard of your name!"
The bewildered Marines, seeing the sudden appearance of an unknown man, were instantly on high alert. They raise their weapons and wait for orders.
"Lightning pillar?"
"You're the user of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit!"
Hina ignored Lin's compliment, finding him personally more interesting.
"Hina has never seen your wanted poster. If you're not a pirate, why are you attacking us?"
"Are you trying to protect Nico Robin, the Devil Child?"
"You may think so, but more than that, Hina, I'm going to kidnap you and make you my Divine Consort!"
Lin admitted openly.
"What?! How dare you! Don't you lay a finger on Captain Hina!"
"If you want to take Captain Hina, we won't allow it!"
"Captain Hina! We'll protect you!"
"If you want to get to Captain Hina, you'll have to step over our dead bodies!"
Lin's words immediately ignited the fury of the Marines.
They glared at Lin fiercely.
If looks could kill, in their eyes, Lin must have died a hundred times.
"You! Hina is happy that you like me, but Hina is very dissatisfied with your attitude!"
Hina's face flashed with shame and anger.
But she quickly regained her composure and tried to tempt him: "However, if you join the Marines for Hina's sake, Hina will give you the opportunity to pursue me."
"Hey, hey! Didn't you hear me clearly?"
"I'm saying I'm abducting you and making you my consort. I'm not asking for your opinion!"
Lin ignored the marines' words. His gaze was fixed on Hina's graceful figure.
"I'm telling you! If you agree, everyone will be happy. If you don't..."
"Haha, except for you, every marine here will sink to the bottom of the ocean along with this warship!"