Luffy's Grudge

"Saint Germain Sumer, you've gone too far!"

"Robin, don't listen to him."

"This is unforgivable."

Sumer's flippant, insulting words once again made Luffy and the others burn with rage.

What did he mean, Robin had volunteered and rushed to offer herself?

"Fine! One for one, then. I choose Luffy~"

Robin ignored the six furious, shouting people around her. Her eyes lit up as she stared fixedly at Sumer, who had finally relented.

In her eyes,

as long as even one person escaped, there was still hope.

Having drifted from place to place since childhood and witnessed the dangers of the sea, she had survived until now because she never gave up.

Even if there was only the slightest glimmer of hope, she would cling to it tightly.

"Robin~"

"Damn it, I'm the captain!!"

The Straw Hat crew had not expected Robin to remain so stubborn. Especially when Robin chose him, Luffy felt indescribable fury and bitterness.

Usopp and Chopper did not understand why Robin was doing this. They had clearly agreed to die together.

Only Zoro, Sanji, and Nami furrowed their brows and clenched their teeth. They had obviously understood why Robin was doing this.

Nami's gaze also grew increasingly resolute.

"Luffy, calm down."

"Precisely because you're the captain, you have to live. Only if you live will there be hope for us..."

A lock of hair fell across Robin's face, leaving it slightly disheveled.

Her once weary yet steadfast eyes were now shining brightly.

"No way. I won't agree to this. I'd rather die!"

Luffy rejected it without a second thought, completely failing to understand Robin's hint.

"Idiot."

Zoro, Sanji, and Nami were speechless. She had made it so obvious, yet this fool still did not understand.

"Hey, if I become your~ slave, can I also trade for one person to be released?"

Nami wriggled forward a little, deliberately thrusting out her chest and flicking her bangs aside so her breathtaking beauty could be fully displayed.

She had great confidence in her charm.

Since this Celestial Dragon had agreed to Robin's request, there was no reason for him to reject hers.

"Nami?"

Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper's minds completely short-circuited.

The three of them could not understand what Nami was doing. After all, she had just opposed Robin.

How had she joined in herself in the blink of an eye?

Zoro and Sanji exchanged a glance, each seeing blazing determination in the other's eyes.

If Saint Germain Sumer agreed, then it would depend on which of them escaped with Luffy.

"Tch~"

Sumer first met Nami's eyes, then curled his lip.

Nami was simply too immature for his tastes. He preferred women who were sexy and mature.

Especially the kind who seemed tender enough to squeeze water from, moist enough—

And who understood all sorts of uniforms and role-playing.

He had also seen through Robin and Nami's plan at a glance. It was naïve, especially Nami, who had no idea what "~ slave" truly meant.

Still, he had to admire their bond and Nami's resolve.

Since that was the case,

he would naturally go along with the flow.

"Tch? You just went 'tch,' didn't you?! What do you mean? What do you mean!!!"

Sumer's reluctant, disdainful, disgusted expression instantly shattered Nami's composure.

She wanted nothing more than to strangle Sumer to death with her bare hands.

Was she really that unattractive?

She was naturally beautiful, stunning enough to topple kingdoms and put flowers to shame...

She had never imagined that one day, she would be looked down on even when offering to become a ~ slave, and nearly not even get the chance.

This was too much.

"Forget it. Time is limited, so I won't waste time arguing with you. That would make me seem very ungentlemanly."

"Since you two are so eager to become ~ slaves, I'll grant your wish."

"But I don't have the authority to let Straw Hat go. The others don't matter, though. Choose again. You only get one chance."

Sumer raised one finger.

Straw Hat was specifically wanted by Saint Nerona Imu.

He was not going to imitate Saint Jaygarcia Saturn's ridiculous stunt.

As for the rest, they should not be a problem.

From Saint Nerona Imu's perspective, they were all insignificant scraps.

Perhaps only Nico Robin, who could read the ancient script, held some value.

"Then we choose Zoro and Sanji!"

Robin paused briefly, exchanged a look with Nami, and waited until Nami nodded. After confirming that there was no room to bargain with Sumer, she decisively chose the silent Zoro and Sanji.

"Those two really are dependable!"

Robin and Nami's choice did not surprise Sumer. But could Zoro and Sanji truly withstand this pressure?

Or rather,

did they have stronger plot armor than Straw Hat?

"Take those four away."

Sumer waved a hand, and Kumadori and Fukurou behind him immediately entered the iron cage again.

"Robin, Nami~"

Usopp and Chopper burst into tears. Their minds had not caught up yet, and they still tried to stop Kumadori and Fukurou, only to be ruthlessly kicked aside.

They did not resent Robin and Nami for not choosing them. All they felt was heartbreak and despair.

"Get out of the way."

"I don't agree."

Even Usopp and Chopper had not reacted in time, let alone the simple-minded, one-track Luffy.

His face twisted as he charged at Kumadori and Fukurou like a raging bull.

Unfortunately, Fukurou knocked him down with one punch. He was still wearing Seastone handcuffs, making movement difficult.

"Robin, Nami~"

"Yamero—"

"I'll definitely send you flying! I'll send you flying!"

Watching Robin and Nami being taken away, Luffy's eyes bulged as if they were about to burst from their sockets. His forehead repeatedly slammed against the iron cage as he glared at Sumer with hatred.

"I'm bringing out your potential and increasing the difficulty early so you can see how cruel the world is."

"So you should thank me, not hate me!"

To be honest,

Sumer felt a little uneasy under Straw Hat's stare.

That ominous sense of inviting death grew increasingly clear.

"Luffy, Usopp, Chopper, wait for us—"

Escorted by Jabra and Bruno, Zoro and Sanji, who had remained silent and cooperative, signaled for Usopp and Chopper to calm down that idiot Luffy.

"Stop right there."

"Yamero!!!"

"Saint Germain Sumer!!!"

After Sumer left the lower deck, he could still hear Luffy's furious, hate-filled roars and the massive bangs of him slamming into the iron cage.

It was rather frightening.

If he did not still need to use Luffy to hold back Saint Nerona Imu, then based on that final look and roar alone, he would have gone back in and stabbed him to death to eliminate future trouble.

"Saint Sumer?"

Outside the cabin,

Doll had been waiting all along. Seeing Zoro, Sanji, Robin, and Nami escorted out by Kaku and the others, she looked at Sumer in confusion.

"I've taken a liking to these two women. From now on, they'll be my exclusive slaves."

"As for those two pirates, let them go."

Sumer did not explain further. He gestured for Kaku to throw Zoro and Sanji off the warship.

He was looking forward to seeing whether the two would bring him a surprise.

"Yes."

Doll glanced at Robin and Nami, then looked at Sumer from the corner of her eye with nothing but contempt. She had thought he was different from the other Celestial Dragons.

Apparently, she had thought too much.

All Celestial Dragons were cut from the same cloth: arrogant, self-important, contemptuous of life, trampling on human rights...

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Zoro and Sanji were thrown from the warship and slammed heavily onto the ground. Flashes of pain crossed their faces, but they soon forced themselves to their feet, limping.

"Robin, Nami, wait for us!"

Looking at Robin and Nami, who had their lips tightly pressed together and their eyes full of trust, both men clenched their fists and made up their minds. Even if they died, they would rescue everyone.

"Go!"

Robin revealed a faint smile, signaling Zoro and Sanji to leave quickly. Nami beside her also nodded firmly.

In truth, both women knew.

Even if Zoro and Sanji escaped, rescuing them would still be as difficult as climbing to the heavens.

Water 7 had not only Doll, a vice admiral, and countless Marines.

More importantly, there was Marine Admiral Aokiji.

And Rob Lucci and the others guarding Saint Germain Sumer were not opponents who could be easily defeated either.

In any case, escaping one was better than escaping none!

Perhaps a miracle would happen.