Sand Crocodile left, grumbling curses.
At Storm's request, the owner of the Rain Banquet went to prepare a feast.
They had successfully formed an alliance and were heading toward the same goal. How could they not celebrate such good news with a lively, lavish feast?
Well, actually, it was mainly because Storm was hungry and wanted to eat a lot of meat...
Only after Sand Crocodile's back had completely disappeared from view
did Storm turn his attention back to Robin.
"Wasn't that a little too harsh on Crocodile?"
"How could it be, Boss?"
Robin smiled faintly, deftly changing her tune.
"Besides, even if I did hurt Mr. Crocodile's feelings, so what? I've already quit."
"I'm your subordinate now, Boss!"
Robin's meaning was very simple—
I'm a subordinate of the White Dragon! Why would I be afraid of a mere Sand Crocodile?
Robin briskly dropped the subject of her former boss. Biting her lip, she eagerly asked,
"Boss, what you just said... Jaguar?"
"Jaguar D. Saul."
Seeing how eager Robin was to pledge her allegiance, Storm stopped keeping her in suspense and spoke plainly.
"Sixteen years ago, the World Government ordered a Buster Call against Ohara, the Island of Knowledge in the West Blue.
"Jaguar D. Saul was originally one of the five Marine Headquarters Vice Admirals assigned to carry out the Buster Call.
"But he abandoned his 'side' and chose true 'justice.' Then he was...
"Completely frozen by the current Marine Headquarters Admiral, Aokiji Kuzan!"
Aokiji Kuzan...
The name seemed to awaken Robin's painful memories. She couldn't help shuddering.
The mature woman who had seemed so composed just moments ago suddenly turned into a trembling little girl.
"Saul... Aokiji... He killed Saul..."
"He didn't kill him."
"...Huh?"
"I mean, Aokiji Kuzan didn't kill Jaguar D. Saul."
Storm revealed the secret