Facing the Consequences, Pirates Bound for Dressrosa! (Combined Chapter)
February, Marineford Era 1502.
While other places still clung to winter's tail, Dressrosa had entered spring early.
A gentle breeze carried waves of floral fragrance as Mihawk's small sailboat weaved through the naval buildings in the harbor, slowly approaching the shore.
On the deck, Nico Robin had already shed her heavy cloak and padded coat. Dressed only in a black long-sleeved shirt, she leaned over the rail, curiously studying her surroundings.
During the time she had spent returning to Dressrosa with Mihawk, young Robin had long grown tired of this "endless" life at sea.
It was not that Robin could not endure hardship. She had been alone since childhood and could bear life's difficulties better than most children her age.
But living with the cold-faced handsome man Mihawk on a tiny sailboat with nowhere to hide for eight months was truly asking too much.
They ate, drank, slept, and relieved themselves all on that little boat. One could imagine just how difficult Robin's life had been during that time.
At the sight of land, even a girl like Robin, who rarely showed much emotion, could not help cheering excitedly.
"An island!"
"Mr. Mihawk, is this our destination?"
Seeing the Marine Branch along Dressrosa's coast, Mihawk could not help showing a faint smile.
"Yes. This is Dressrosa."
As he spoke, Mihawk looked toward the shore. There stood a red-haired youth draped in a Marine coat, gazing in their direction.
Once the sailboat docked, Mihawk strode behind Robin without a word, wrapped an arm around her waist, and leaped lightly from the boat to the shore.
Looking at Tsugikuni Yoriichi standing not far away, he asked, "Why are you here? Did you come specifically to receive her?"
As he spoke, Mihawk slowly set