Vivi was slender and lovely, her hair dancing lightly and her dress fluttering around her. A delicate fragrance clung to her.
Even that fleeting brush of Ye Chen's fingers left him distracted and reluctant to pull away. Robin noticed, of course, but she pretended not to and let him have his fun.
Robin knew she couldn't stop him from doing certain things. She knew how much he liked to fool around, and after so many years spent fleeing from place to place, being able to live happily mattered more to her than anything else. She didn't even feel like getting jealous. It wasn't worth it, and it would only waste time!
Robin leaped lightly onto the shore first. She moved like a butterfly, graceful and weightless, every gesture elegant and captivating.
Gin followed close behind. Before long, Ye Chen and the rest had all come ashore.
"We ran into Tornado on the way here. They were kind enough to save us."
Once ashore, Mr. 9 and Vivi quietly spoke to the companions they recognized in the crowd.
Then the two secretly signaled to everyone. "Stick to the plan. Get them drunk first, then kill them and collect the bounties. We'll be rich."
The others were delighted, convinced Ye Chen's group were easy prey delivered right to their doorstep. Even those who recognized Ye Chen of the Grim Reaper Pirates thought they had an opening when they saw how unwary he looked.
"Welcome... to our town. We've prepared a splendid feast for you. Please follow me."
Igaram led the way, and Ye Chen played along. As they walked, Ye Chen secretly used Silent Voice Transmission to tell him, "Don't worry. Vivi told me everything. This time, I'll help you bring Crocodile down for good. He won't dare set his sights on