One Piece (Part 2)

Enies Lobby is where the federal government tries serious crimes committed by the state. Unlike previous Enies Lobby, the court is no longer a place in name only, but a place where judges adjudicate and sentence people.

Depending on the punishment and the offender's strength, they were sent to two different places.

Ordinary criminals who rob property and injure civilians are sent directly to land prisons.

Those who commit murder or attempt to subvert the state will be immediately sent to the Impel Down for a punishment worse than death.

"It still looks safe today."

Inside a building in the middle of Enies Lobby, in a luxurious office on the top floor of a tower, Rob Lucci sat behind his desk, drinking coffee. "There aren't many people who dare to come to Enies Lobby anyway, so there's really no need to set up a naval branch there."

"But this is His Majesty the Dragon Emperor's request."

Not far away, Kalifa sat on the sofa and said, "Giving you the rank of Vice Admiral, Boss, and Rear Admiral Kaku, while I am Commodore, is already an extremely lenient outcome."

"Yes."

Lucci said, "I never expected to be given such an important position, and even to join the Navy and become Vice Admiral."

"So, is this how we're going to do it?"

Kaku stood by the window with his arms crossed and said, "We've been imprisoned for two years, and our comrades have died... we..."

"Unable to take revenge."

Lucci said, "The Dragon Emperor is too strong. He defeated the Celestial Dragons and wiped them all out. We are no match for him."

At this point, Lucci sighed and said, "Rather than using his strength as a reason for not taking action, it's more because I've discovered that the world he created is much better than before."

"That's true."

Kaku said, "Without the rule of the Celestial Dragons, who enjoy a high position, they don't pay too much attention to politics. Instead, it's decided by the political leaders and members of parliament from various countries. The legislative, executive, and judicial branches are completely separated, the military is a separate system, and disciplinary oversight departments have been established. The world has become more comfortable than before."

"So sometimes I wonder if what I did in the past was right."

Lucci sighed and said, "So, you'd better stay here and maintain order."

"There's more."

Looking at the two men in front of him, Lucci couldn't help but say, "You two shouldn't keep coming here. What kind of subordinate is it to always be in the old commander's office?"

"Just bored."

Kalifa said, crossing her legs and sipping her tea in small sips.

"All of you, go back."

Lucci looked furious and slammed his hand on the table. "Go back to work."

Okay, fine.

Kalifa stood up and walked towards the door.

"You go out to Kaku too."

Lucci looked at Kaku by the window and found that the latter had his mouth wide open and was staring intently into the distance.

"What's wrong?"

Lucci frowned, Kalifa stopped in her tracks, Kaku stammered, "I... I saw His Majesty the Dragon Emperor, and Princess Shirahoshi."

"Your Majesty the Dragon Emperor, Princess Shirahoshi? How is that possible?"

Lucci stood up, walked towards the window, looked outside, and immediately froze.

Shirahoshi walked in front, with His Majesty the Dragon Emperor following behind, both of them storming towards them.

"Damn it."

Lucci immediately left the house, led everyone downstairs, and arrived at the front of Enies Lobby. The Chief Justice was already there, looking at Xia Qiu with a nervous expression.

"Your Majesty the Dragon Emperor, Princess Shirahoshi, what brings you here?"

The Supreme Court asked, his voice trembling.

"I am not His Majesty the Dragon Emperor," Xia Qiu immediately denied.

"That's right, I'm not Princess Shirahoshi either."

Shirahoshi said proudly, "I am Shirahoshi, the captain of the White Star Pirates, and this is my first mate, Black Star."

"This..." The Supreme Court judge didn't know what to do.

"What are you doing here?" Lucci asked, frowning.

"I ask you, we've robbed Cocoyasi Village, the sea restaurant, Loguetown, and even the Sakura Kingdom and the Alabasta Kingdom."

Xia Qiu stared at the group of people in front of him and said, "Why don't we have any bounty?"

"That's right."

Shirahoshi said, "How could pirates not have bounties?"

"This bounty..." The Grand Justice was extremely troubled, cold sweat pouring down his forehead. "His Majesty the Dragon Emperor and Princess Shirahoshi are both of noble status, how could we dare..."

"I said it wasn't His Majesty."

Xia Qiu said, "I'll say it again, I am Black Star, the White Star Pirates."

"That's right, that's right."

Shirahoshi said smugly, "I am the captain."

"I see."

Lucci said, "We'll make arrest warrants for the two of them, but since they're Enies Lobby, shouldn't we...?"

Lucci's expression turned serious.

"Certainly."

Xia Qiu grinned and said with a happy smile, "Come on."

"Then let's go."

Lucci's body suddenly swelled up, transforming into a four-meter-tall leopard-man, and pounced on Xia Qiu.

"The Maximum Wheel, the Rokuogan."

Lucci clenched his fists, brought them together, and gathered Armament Haki in his arms before unleashing a powerful blow at Xia Qiu.

Thump.

A loud bang rang out, Xia Qiu's head jolted, while Lucci's arm went numb from the impact.

"That's amazing."

Lucci landed slowly, his eyes filled with horror.

After three years of training, Lucci improved his mastery of the Devil Fruit, increasing his leopard-man form's height from 3.5 meters to 4 meters.

Furthermore, he mastered Armament Haki, and combined with his formidable physical skills, his strength immediately rose to the highest level of Vice Admiral.

However, with such strength, he was unable to inflict any injury on his opponent, who did not even possess Armament Haki.

To be able to suppress the world single-handedly is truly formidable.

"And us too."

Kalifa and Kaku leaped into the air, one producing an Iron Whip in her right hand, the other raising her leg.

Thorn Path, Tempest Kick.

The two men's attacks landed on Xia Qiu, but Xia Qiu flicked her head and knocked them both away.

Then he rammed into Lucci below, who raised his arms and slammed them forward.

Bang.

After a muffled thud, Lucci was sent flying backward and crashed to the ground.

Xia Qiu withdrew his body and called out, "Shirahoshi, we should leave."

"Hurry up, hurry up."

Shirahoshi immediately floated into the sea, popped the bubbles, and entered the ocean.

Xia Qiu followed closely behind, then plunged into the water with a splash and disappeared.

"I was given a chance, but I failed to seize it."

Lucci slowly got up from the ground, shook his head, and completely forgot the hatred in his heart.

After Xia Qiu became the Dragon Emperor, even attacking him became a capital offense.

But this time, Xia Qiu gave him a chance to attack.

But nothing came of it.

The gap is too wide, not just now, but I will never have a chance.

Never mind.

Lucci stood there, his expression becoming much calmer.

"Boss Lucci."

Kalifa approached Lucci and asked, "Us?"

The judge also looked at Lucci, wanting to know how he would handle the situation.

"Don't call me Boss Lucci. I'm Vice Admiral. During working hours, use my official title."

Lucci said coldly, and then added, "Since they are pirates, and they forced their way into Enies Lobby, their crime should be compounded. They should be tried for the most egregious offense and given the maximum bounty."

"Good."

The judge nodded, then asked, "So how much reward should we give?"

"This is Sky Island?"

Shirahoshi sat on the Sky Island, looking somewhat surprised. "This is my first time visiting the legendary Sky Island."

"There's more than one Sky Island."

Xia Qiu said with a smile, "There are many Sky Island in this world. I'll take you to visit them when the time comes."

There are many Sky Island on the Grand Line. Some are supported by balloons, some are mechanical devices, and some are just like this Sky Island.

"Enel went to the moon four years ago."

Xia Qiu said with some disappointment, "I was hoping to fight him."

Enel didn't encounter Luffy. Although he wasn't defeated, he continued building a ship with the intention of going to the moon.

So he is no longer on the Sky Island, but has gone to the Moon.

"Let's go, let's go."

Xia Qiu and Shirahoshi have been living on the Sky Island for a few days; it's time for them to leave.

This is a huge ship, with a circular structure, surrounded by towering walls, and sails hoisted atop a massive mast.

"The Thriller Bark".

Most people are familiar with this place; it was once Gecko Moria, one of the Shichibukai. Although Moria is dead, he still wields considerable influence.

At this point, the sails on the Thriller Bark had become a naval symbol, and it had become Marine Branch.

In the very center of the building, in an office, a figure sat with his feet propped up on the desk, two cigars dangling from his lips, exhaling smoke rings.

At that moment, a figure suddenly emerged from the wall and appeared in front of the other party.

"Hey, Perona, don't just barge into my office."

The man said with dissatisfaction.

"Smoker, remember this is my place."

Perona, hands on her hips, said, "His Majesty the Dragon Emperor has already stated that the ownership of the Thriller Bark belongs to me, and your Navy G6 branch is merely borrowing it."

The man was Smoker, now Marine Vice Admiral and the head of the G6 branch.

The G6 branch was built on Thriller Bark, which could be moved at any time, making it a place that people feared.

"Then you can't just come here whenever you want."

Smoker looked at her and said, "Otherwise, I'll have to report it."

"Okay, okay."

Perona waved her hand and said, "Then I'm leaving..."

Perona turned and went out of the house. After watching him disappear, Smoker shook his head, but suddenly he felt a chill.

"Um?"

Smoker had a bad feeling about this, and immediately fell to the ground, lying there saying, "I'm trash, I shouldn't have lived, I should be trampled to death like a bug."

"Vice Admiral Smoker, something has happened."

The door opened, and a figure rushed in, fell to the ground with a thud, hurriedly got up, looked at Smoker and asked, "Vice Admiral, why are you lying on the ground?"

"Perona, I'm going to kill you."

Smoker stood up angrily, but Perona was nowhere to be seen. Then, he realized what was happening and looked at the figure in front of him, asking, "Tashigi, you said something happened? What happened?"

Tashigi quickly said, "His Majesty the Dragon Emperor and Princess Shirahoshi have arrived."

"Yeah?"

Smoker sighed and said, "It's finally here."

Almost everyone knows that His Majesty the Dragon Emperor and Princess Shirahoshi are using the aliases Black Star and Shirahoshi to become pirates. His Majesty the Dragon Emperor is playing the pirate game with Princess Shirahoshi in order to pursue her.

There are also TV programs that criticize this way of doing things as being a bit outdated.

"Let's go."

Smoker called out to Tashigi as they left the office and walked away into the distance.

In the woods, Xia Qiu said, "This attack on the Marine Branch base will definitely increase our bounty."

"Yes, that's too little."

Shirahoshi looked at the wanted poster in her hand and said, "I only have 400 Belly, while Black Star has 120 million. This is too much."

"This is more than just bullying; it's downright contempt."

Xia Qiu shook his head. When Shirahoshi saw the wanted poster after coming down from the Sky Island, she was furious. It was only 400 Belly.

However, despite her large size, no one would consider the delicate Shirahoshi to be a significant threat.

Even though she is now nineteen years old, Shirahoshi is still a cowardly star.

"This time we must increase the bounty."

Shirahoshi clenched her fist. "It would take at least 500,000 Belly."

That's too little!

"It's gotten so quiet here."

On the Old Fish-Man Island, Shirahoshi stood there, looking at the Old Fish-Man Island located 10,000 meters underwater, her expression somewhat gloomy.

Most of the Fish-Man went to the New Fish-Man Island in the sea, but some Fish-Man stayed here and lived here.

Among them are Shirahoshi's third brother, Hody Jones, and the Fish-Man swordsman Hachi, who are still guarding this place.

"His Majesty."

Hody Jones stood respectfully before Xia Qiu, the Fish-Man Race having the highest respect for this Fish-Man who helped them fulfill their centuries-old dream of ruling the world.

"No need for formalities."

Xia Qiu said with a smile, "I'm not an emperor now, but the pirate Black Star."

"That's right."

Shirahoshi said with a smile, "So brother is going to bring out all the Dragon Palace City's treasures."

"There are no more treasures left."

Hody Jones said with some distress, but still sent his subordinates to fetch some valuable items.

After spending three or four days on the Old Fish-Man Island, Xia Qiu and Shirahoshi set off again, with Super Large Sea King following behind to escort them out.

Looking at the dark sea, Xia Qiu looked at Shirahoshi and asked solemnly, "Next, we're going to the New World, which is extremely dangerous. Shirahoshi, are you ready?"

"Certainly."

Shirahoshi clenched her fist and said, "Let's head to the New World."

"Clang."

With a clang of metal striking metal, the ground suddenly cracked open, revealing a series of fissures.

"Not bad."

Hawkeye, wielding the black blade Yoru, blocked Zoro's slash.

"You're not bad either."

Zoro chuckled, gripped his sword, and swung it forward.

Clang, clang, clang.

The two continued sparring, and the surrounding ground was cut open, with cracks appearing.

Bolts of lightning struck down, landing on them, but they couldn't harm him at all.

This was their seventy-second sparring session.

Six months ago, after Zoro obtained the One Piece, he began challenging Hawkeye in an attempt to defeat him.

However, after a fierce battle, neither of them could gain the upper hand, so they continued to spar. To date, they have sparred seventy-two times.

boom.

Zoro and Hawkeye's swords clashed.

The next moment, the sky seemed to crack open, even the Inazuma stopped, and then with a thud, the clouds dispersed, and all the Inazuma disappeared without a trace.

"Um?"

Seeing this, the two were slightly taken aback. "Our attack was that powerful? It's one thing for the clouds to split open, but the clouds have even dissipated, and there's no Inazuma at all."

"They're here."

Hawkeye suddenly spoke, and Zoro also looked up at the sky.

Swoosh.

A figure descended from the sky. Upon closer inspection, it was revealed to be a colossal Black Dragon that blotted out the sky above them. Its two enormous claws reached out to grab the two of them.

"This is?"

Hawkeye saw Black Dragon, raised an eyebrow, and gripped the black blade Yoru in his hand.

"Bring it on."

Zoro gripped two swords, bit down on the third, and prepared himself.

Hawkeye and Zoro's swords clashed against the Black Dragon's claws, and the three figures came to an abrupt halt.

boom.

The ground beneath Hawkeye and Zoro's feet suddenly sank, forming a huge crater that stretched into the distance.

Around the perimeter of the pit, massive ravines spread outwards, eventually covering the island.

"Cough."

Zoro spat out a mouthful of blood, looking disheveled.

Hawkeye's tiger's mouth was cracked open, and blood was flowing out.

That's terrifying.

The two looked at the Black Dragon in front of them, realizing they were no longer able to launch a second attack.

boom.

The Black Dragon took flight and landed not far away, watching the two of them.

Hello, both of you.

Shirahoshi emerged from Xia Qiu's back, looked at them, and said, "We need to ask for directions. How do we get to Vegapunk?"

Bank Prohibition Zone has been completely transformed and is now filled with amusement facilities.

Roller coasters, Ferris wheels, pirate ships, drop towers, carousels, slides, and horizontal bars.

However, these amusement facilities all have one thing in common: they are huge.

It's too big; ordinary people simply can't use it.

In fact, the children playing on it were all giants.

"It's already irreversible."

Inside the base not far away, Luo said with a smile, "But eliminating the side effects means at least it won't affect their lives, and that's enough."

Bank Prohibition Zone, now converted into Bank Amusement Park, is specifically designed for these gigantic children.

Meanwhile, Luo became the manager of Bank Amusement Park, where he researched ways to restore them, but found that the changes were irreversible and that they could only help them remove the side effects.

"These children."

Looking at them, Luo smiled, thinking of his younger siblings, his life in the Donquixote Family, his life with Rosinante, and his wandering life after leaving.

These children have experienced suffering, but now, I want to protect them from suffering again.

Wait a moment.

Why is there a mermaid in the amusement park ride?

"The victor, Black Star, with nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine wins."

Inside the arena in Dressrosa, Xia Qiu roared to the sky as hundreds of people fell around him.

"I really don't know what the Dragon Emperor is doing here. He wants to get the title of 'Ten Thousand Victories,' so we have to find some soldiers to fill the ranks. We also have to calculate one battle for him."

King Riku crossed his arms, looking somewhat helpless. "With his strength, isn't this just bullying?"

"It's alright."

Beside her is Violet, the current Princess, who became Princess after Doflamingo was overthrown.

Violet smiled and said, "His Majesty is happy, that's good."

"Black Star can achieve One Thousand Victories if he defeats his next opponent."

The commentator in the arena shouted, "He is... Kyros once won three thousand games."

A one-legged figure walked up, holding a long sword, and stared coldly at Black Star.

"It's you."

Xia Qiu smiled happily, "Come on, if I beat you, I'll have ten thousand matches."

"It won't be that easy for you to achieve Ten Thousand Victories."

Kyros gripped his longsword tightly and said earnestly.

"Go, Father!" a voice rang out from afar, Rebecca, standing there with a large wavy figure, shouted.

Rebecca learns that the Toy Soldier is her father, but instead of choosing the Princess's position, she chooses to live with him.

"Go Black Star!"

Beside Rebecca, the giant Shirahoshi shouted defiantly, "Defeat him!"

Amidst the cheers of the two, Xia Qiu and Kyros collided.

On the Moby Dick, Whitebeard sat there, coughing incessantly.

"Dad, the medicine is ready for you."

Nami brought over a huge medicine bowl and handed it to Whitebeard.

"Thank you Nami."

The Whitebeard smiled and took the medicine bowl, drinking it all in one gulp. After finishing, he put the bowl aside and took a few breaths.

After drinking the medicine, the Whitebeard picked up the wine jug next to him and was about to drink some wine.

"Dad."

Nami, hands on her hips, said, "Didn't the doctor tell you not to drink alcohol?"

"That's so boring."

Whitebeard opened the lid and said, "How can pirates be without alcohol?"

"But my father's health is not good."

Nami said, "Besides, drinking will ruin your health, which will shorten your lifespan. This also means that Dad will leave us sooner and won't be able to see us grow up and become independent, let alone see Nami get married and have children in the future."

"This..."

Upon hearing Nami's words, Whitebeard slowly put down the sake jug in his hand, and especially after hearing the last sentence, he threw the jug aside, saying, "I'm never drinking again."

"That's great."

Nami immediately perked up, waved for someone to take the wine jug away, and said with her hands on her hips, "Everyone remember, you can't give Dad any more wine. If you want to drink, you have to leave here. Otherwise, I'll beat you up."

"Yes."

The people on the ship responded in unison.

"Nami is still the most effective."

Marco, watching from a distance, couldn't help but say, "No matter how we try to persuade her, it's no use. She can calm down after just a few words."

"I am indeed very jealous."

A voice rang out, Marco turned around, calling out in surprise, "Ace, you're here."

"Um."

Ace appeared on the ship's side and jumped down.

"Ace."

Upon seeing Ace, Nami's eyes lit up, and she ran over, saying, "Ace, you're here."

"Yes."

Ace said with a smile, "I'm on vacation today, so I came to see Dad."

"Look at Dad?"

Nami crossed her arms and looked at Ace, "Only looking at Daddy?"

"And of course, Nami too."

Ace hugged Nami and said with a smile, "How could I forget you?"

"That's more like it."

Nami smiled and then said, "Let's go see Dad."

"Um."

Ace released Nami, walked towards Whitebeard, and said with a smile, "Dad, I've come to see you."

"Ace."

Whitebeard said, "How's that little guy? I heard he went to sea. Commander of the Royal Guard, didn't you go with him?"

Ace is now the Commander of the Royal Guard Xia Qiu's Guard Legion. Although he has fulfilled his agreement with Xia Qiu, he ultimately stayed behind.

He stayed not to protect the Dragon Emperor, but to ease tensions, so that as the commander of the Imperial Guard, he could smooth things over between His Majesty and the others.

This was also Dragon's suggestion, Ace decided to take it.

"His Majesty the Dragon Emperor forbade me to come along."

Ace laughed and said, "Besides, there's no need. With his strength, no one can hurt him."

"I heard he took the Fish-Man Princess around to play."

The Whitebeard laughed heartily and said, "Looks like you've taken a fancy to that young lady."

"Yes."

Nami said, "I heard that someone has opened a betting pool. Will His Majesty the Dragon Emperor be able to succeed in pursuing this?"

"But I heard he has already come to the New World."

Marco said, "They'll probably come here, won't they?"

"They've arrived."

The Whitebeard laughed and said, as his words fell, waves surged in the distance, and a delicate figure appeared beside the ship, struggling to climb aboard, "Robbery."

"Ha ha ha ha."

Upon seeing Shirahoshi, everyone on the ship burst into laughter.

What are you laughing at?

Shirahoshi blushed and said, "Hurry up and take out the treasure, and also, the Red Road Poneglyph."

"Delicious, delicious."

Bigmom sat in the room, eating heartily, his mouth greasy with food.

"I'm glad you're satisfied."

Katakuri stood there and said again, "About the pirate crew..."

"No need to ask me."

Bigmom stopped eating and said, "Didn't I tell you? You're in charge of the pirate crew now. Don't bother me if you don't have food."

"I see."

Katakuri nodded and left the house.

Ten months ago, Big Mom was completely overwhelmed by the Straw Hat Pirates and was defeated by Luffy. Afterwards, Big Mom discovered that she was being controlled by Mother Carmel. After killing Mother Carmel, Brulee altered some of her memories.

The current Big Mom still suffers from Binge Eating Disorder, but she is no longer as powerful and bloodthirsty, and she can no longer take other people's souls at will.

Therefore, Big Mom stopped interfering with the facts and Katakuri over the responsibility.

Although they still go crazy for food, this is the best outcome they can hope for.

"Then I'll take my leave."

Katakuri turned to leave, but just as he stepped out the door, a figure approached Katakuri, panting, and said, "Brother, something's happened."

"What's up."

Katakuri frowned and asked, then seemed to realize something and was about to say not to speak, but the other person had already spoken, "His Majesty the Dragon Emperor and Princess Shirahoshi of Fish-Man Island said they are coming to steal food."

"It's over."

Katakuri felt the pressure coming from behind him and sighed.

"You stole my food?"

A huge, ugly face appeared behind them, and then Big Mom came out and said, "No matter who he is, anyone who dares to steal my food must die."

Bigmom stormed off, and a while later returned with a bruised and swollen face.

"Damn it, we missed again."

Watching the ships escape from the encirclement, Kid stood at the bow, looking displeased. "That Red-Hair guy, he ran way too fast."

"Looks like Red-Hair is afraid of Kid." The Slaughter Samurai next to Kid said with a smile.

"He's not afraid of me."

Kid said coldly, "He just doesn't want to fight me. Because if two Four Emperors go to war, the outcome will definitely be bad."

"You know this, yet you still went to war with him?"

Not far away, Urouge asked from there.

"Because we need to obtain his Poneglyph."

Kid's face darkened with guilt as he said, "That guy became the One Piece, I'm going to do it too..."

But at that moment, a sweet, delicate voice rang out, "Bring out your Poneglyph."

"Ha?"

Kid's face immediately fell.

"Is this Laugh Tale, the end of the world?"

Xia Qiu and Shirahoshi stood on the edge of a huge island. Shirahoshi stared into the distance and said blankly, "So beautiful."

On the island, flowers and trees were planted everywhere, Vast Red and Purple and a beautiful scene.

"Go look for it."

Xia Qiu said with a smile, "If you find the treasure left behind by Luffy, you will be the new One Piece King."

"Um."

Shirahoshi followed the road forward and came to its end, where there was a high platform with a huge treasure chest on it.

Shirahoshi swung its tail and flew towards the high platform, staring intently at the treasure chest.

"Why isn't it open?" Xia Qiu asked from below.

"I can't drive it all by myself."

Shirahoshi said with a smile, "Because adventures are for two people, we need to open treasure chests together. Black Star, come on up."

"Good."

Upon hearing this, Xia Qiu placed his head on the high platform.

"I'm going to open it."

Shirahoshi smiled and took a deep breath, then opened the treasure chest and looked inside.

"This is?"

The moment Shirahoshi saw the items inside, she froze, staring blankly at the treasures within.

"The treasure left behind by the One Piece is actually this."

Xia Qiu said, "Shirahoshi, you should try it quickly."

"Good."

Shirahoshi reached out, picked up a huge crown, and placed it on her head, its gems reflecting light.

"It's beautiful."

Xia Qiu looked at Shirahoshi; the crown, combined with her lovely face, created a beautiful scene.

"Thanks."

Shirahoshi blushed, then looked inside the treasure chest. "Is this a ring? Why is one so big and the other so small?"

"Shirahoshi".

Xia Qiu reached out and took out a small ring, handing it to Shirahoshi, saying, "Shirahoshi, this ring is for you. Will you be my girlfriend?"

"Girlfriend?"

Shirahoshi's face flushed red instantly, and she looked flustered. She glanced at Xia Qiu, then immediately lowered her head and remained silent for a long time.

"Shirahoshi, please give me a reply."

Xia Qiu softened her voice and asked gently.

"Feel sorry."

Shirahoshi suddenly raised her head and said, "I want to refuse."

"Reject?"

Xia Qiu was taken aback for a moment, then said somewhat disappointedly, "Of course. It's your prerogative."

"But."

Xia Qiu took a breath and asked, "Can you give me a reason? Is it because we are different species?"

"No, that's not it." Shirahoshi shook her head.

Why is that?

Xia Qiu asked, puzzled.

Shirahoshi said with a smile, "Because the person you like isn't me."

"Huh?" Xia Qiu looked at Shirahoshi with confusion.

Shirahoshi said with a smile, "We've been to many places and talked a lot along the way, but you know what? Almost every time, you'll mention a name, and when you talk about her, you'll feel happy and joyful. So, Mr. Xia likes her."

"A name I often mention."

Xia Qiu kept thinking, but couldn't figure out who it was. Puzzled, she asked, "Who is it?"

"This person..."

Shirahoshi slowly uttered a name.

boom.

Xia Qiu slowly landed on the square and stepped inside.

"Little Qiu".

A figure ran out of the house, came up to Xia Qiu, and said with a smile, "You're back."

"Robin, I'm back."

Xia Qiu nodded, looked at her open arms, and nuzzled her head against them.

"How about it?"

Robin patted Xia Qiu's mouth and asked, "I've been keeping an eye on the information along this route. You've arrived in Laugh Tale, right? Hehe, Shirahoshi should be your girlfriend now, right?"

"No."

Xia Qiu said, "She is not my girlfriend."

"Um?"

Robin looked at Xia Qiu and asked, "Did she reject you?"

"That's a rejection."

Xia Qiu said, "However, the reason for her refusal was that she believed I still loved another woman, and that was indeed the case."

"You rascal."

Robin angrily summoned several giant hands and slapped Xia Qiu repeatedly, saying, "You're quite something, playing both sides."

"Stop hitting, stop hitting!"

Xia Qiu quickly begged for mercy and lay there, not daring to move.

"Tell me, who have you fallen in love with?"

Robin said irritably, "I went through all this trouble to prepare for you, and even planted flowers all over Laugh Tale, and you cheated on me."

"I have fallen in love with someone."

Xia Qiu said softly, "I love her very much."

"People?"

Robin frowned and asked, "You and humans cannot reproduce."

"Loving someone doesn't require a result."

Xia Qiu said, "Even if you can't have children, there's no need to worry."

"Yeah?"

Robin asked curiously, "Who is this person? I can help you prepare to propose to her."

"Good."

Xia Qiu smiled and said, "I've known this person for a long time. At first, we were enemies. I wrecked her ship and imprisoned her. She read to me and taught me to read. Through our time together, I learned to speak. Those were the happiest days of my life. After that, we went through a lot, separated, and then reunited, fought together, and now live together every day. I've realized that the person I love is her; she is my one piece!"

"Yeah?"

Robin knew who she was talking about as soon as she heard the first sentence, and a smile she couldn't hide appeared on her face.

"So..."

Xia Qiu looked at Robin and said softly, "May I ask this lady to be my girlfriend?"

"Cannot."

Robin answered decisively.

"Why?"

Xia Qiu asked sadly, "I thought you liked me too."

"Because..."

Robin said softly, "You haven't pursued me yet."

Xia Qiu's eyes lit up, and Robin said angrily, "After spending so much time with other women and going through such a huge courtship, you come back and pursue me? How could I possibly agree? At the very least, you should give me a courtship that's no less impressive than that, right?"

"I will prepare carefully."

Xia Qiu immediately said, laughing so hard he roared to the sky.

"And there's more good news."

Robin smiled and said, "My Devil Fruit Awakening."

"This..."

Xia Qiu's eyes widened, and she asked, "To what extent can it be done?"

"Watch closely."

Robin said with a smile, and suddenly his body turned into flower petals and disappeared in the wind.

"It turned into flower petals?"

Xia Qiu was somewhat surprised to see this.

Not only that, countless flowers appeared on the surrounding ground, their petals fluttering in the wind and scattering in the air.

The petals multiplied, gathered together, and slowly transformed into a body.

A huge foot stepped on the ground, followed by long calves, knees, and thighs, then a lower abdomen, chest, and arms that slowly grew out.

The neck was formed from petals, and finally the petals transformed into a head, a beautiful face that was so familiar.

It's incredible that they were able to do this.

Robin can create various limbs. In addition to arms, legs and eyes at the beginning, she later grew giant arms and legs. When these parts are attacked, they will reflect some of the injuries back to the user.

When Robin meet again two years later, Robin can create clones, and she can create many of them.

Now that Robin's Devil Fruit Awakening, she can grow a gigantic corpse.

The body turned into flower petals.

This is not surprising, as there is a rather special Paramecia Paramecia the Special Paramecia.

Some Paramecia Devil Fruit users can transform their bodies into a certain substance, like Luffy, who can turn into rubber. Mr. 1 can transform into steel-cutting material, and Buffalo can transform into a propeller. There are also the Diamond-Diamond Fruit Jozu and Hyena Bellamy.

Some Paramecia Devil Fruit users can release substances from their bodies. For example, Mr. 3's Melt-Melt Devil Fruit ability allows him to emit waxy liquid from his body. Examples include Magellan with the Venom-Venom Fruit Doflamingo with the String-String Fruit.

Of course, there are also superpowers, Partial Ability, and domination.

It is generally impossible for Esper to simultaneously possess Superhuman Body abilities and superhuman abilities to create things.

There is only one exception.

That's Katakuri, Special Paramecia Change Physique, Freely Change Body Shape, create matter, and Store Objects.

Now that Robin Awakening, her Paramecia ability has become Special Paramecia, allowing her to undergo even greater transformations with the help of flowers.

Xia Qiu looked at the enormous body in front of him, which was about twenty-five meters tall, and his face gradually turned to ecstasy.

Such a large body...

Xia Qiu suddenly had a bold idea.

(The End)