Sabaody Archipelago

Robin: "If we go to Alabasta, we'll inevitably run into Crocodile. That could be troublesome."

Sanya looked at Robin seriously. "We don't have time to accompany you to Alabasta right now. We have to find our Former Empress first."

Robin: "It's fine. I'm not in a hurry either. We can go after you finish your business. But where is your Former Empress? I'm quite familiar with these waters and might be able to help a little."

Mana picked up the bottled Vivre Card. "The direction this Vivre Card is being drawn toward is the direction where our Former Empress is."

"Hmm... If it's that way..." Robin studied the map for a while, her brows faintly furrowing. "It looks like we'll pass through the Sabaody Archipelago. That place is ruled by the Celestial Dragons and is also the only route to the New World, so it has attracted countless pirates, merchants, and bounty hunters. Normally, I wouldn't even dare approach it."

Lu Ge's eyes lit up when he heard that. "The Sabaody Archipelago? Isn't that the island where Shakuyaku is?"

He immediately asked, "How far are we from the Sabaody Archipelago?"

Robin pondered for a moment. "About a day's voyage."

Lu Ge: "All right. Let's hurry up and buy supplies. Once we're ready, we'll set out immediately."

Robin: "Huh? We're going to the Sabaody Archipelago?"

Lu Ge: "Don't worry. You have me. Even if we run into a Marine Admiral, I'll take them down for you."

Robin was still somewhat unwilling to take the risk, but she had just joined the group. If she immediately opposed them, it seemed a little inappropriate. Besides, with the world's greatest swordsman here, there shouldn't be any problems, right?

Her experiences since childhood had taught her not to trust others easily. She would always put her own safety first.

After weighing the pros and cons, she decided to go along and take a look. If anything seemed wrong, she would flee immediately.

While Bolan and the others were buying supplies, Lu Ge also went to a clothing store and finally changed into a handsome set of men's clothes.

After regrouping, Lu Ge opened a door, and the group appeared directly on the Kuja Pirate Ship.

Robin looked around for a while, her face filled with wonder. "So you're a Devil Fruit user too, Big Brother Lu Ge! What kind of ability is this?"

Lu Ge: "The Door-Door Fruit. I can open doors at will and go anywhere I want. Of course, there's still a range limit."

Robin's eyes immediately lit up. With this Devil Fruit Ability, who could ever catch her? She really hadn't chosen the wrong boss.

Just then, a childish voice suddenly rang out. "Mommy~~ Mommy~~"

Then they saw Uta running awkwardly toward Lu Ge. She happily hugged his right leg.

Lu Ge's originally smiling expression instantly stiffened. "Who taught her that? I'm a man, so she should call me Daddy. Ah—no, that's not right. I'm not even married yet. She should call me Big Brother."

"Daddy? Big Brother?" Kikyo and the others looked curious. "So men and women are addressed differently? Then, Lord Lu Ge, should we call you Daddy or Big Brother?"

Lu Ge: "Call me Daddy."

"Okay, Daddy."

"You really called me that!" Lu Ge was instantly speechless, but he couldn't help feeling a little excited inside.

Robin also looked speechless as she complained, "Do the people of Amazon Lily really lack even this much common sense? Daddy and Mommy mean the same thing. Men are called Daddy, and women are called Mommy."

Kikyo's serious, pretty face flushed bright red. "Lord Lu Ge, you actually took advantage of me!"

Lu Ge pretended not to hear her. He picked up Uta and said to Robin beside him, "Come, Robin. Let me introduce you. Her name is Uta. We rescued her from a pirate ship a little while ago. From now on, she'll be your little sister, so remember to take good care of her."

As he spoke, he handed Uta to Robin.

"Little sister..." Robin took Uta, looking somewhat dazed.

Lu Ge stroked Uta's head. "Uta, hurry up and call her Big Sister."

"Sis, sis."

That childish voice nearly melted Robin's heart. For some reason, an inexplicable warmth suddenly welled up inside her. As she looked at Uta's adorable, innocent face, the nerves that had always been taut quietly relaxed at that moment. She hadn't felt this way in several years.

For the past few years, she had constantly been on the run. This sudden warmth left her somewhat at a loss.

Seeing this, a faint smile appeared at the corners of Lu Ge's mouth, and his heart was filled with emotion as well. When all was said and done, Robin was still just a child. Yet her experiences had already forged her into someone with a mind more mature than an adult's, always keeping her guard up around others. He hoped Uta could bring back some of her childish innocence.

With Robin and Uta joining them, they naturally had to hold a banquet. They had just bought plenty of supplies, so they ought to have a grand feast. Thus, the Kuja Pirate Ship was exceptionally lively that day.

The next day.

A massive island formed from countless giant trees appeared before Lu Ge and the others.

Mana looked at the Vivre Card in her hands, her face filled with excitement. "Captain Sanya, Lord Lu Ge, come look! The direction the Vivre Card is being drawn toward seems to be that island ahead!"

Robin, who had been playing with Uta, looked up at the island ahead when she heard that. Her expression turned serious. "The island is formed from many enormous trees, with their roots making up the ground. Bubbles also emerge from the ground. There's no mistake—that's the Sabaody Archipelago."

Bolan looked at the Vivre Card in front of her, her face filled with delight. "Does that mean our Former Empress is here in the Sabaody Archipelago?"

Sanya nodded solemnly, her mood somewhat excited as well. "It seems so. Everyone, prepare to disembark!"

Robin grew nervous when she heard that. "Are we really going? This is the Celestial Dragons' territory, and there's also a Marine military base..."

Lu Ge immediately patted her head and smiled. "It's fine. I'll protect you. If you're really scared, you can stay on the ship with Uta."

"No, I'll come with you!" There was nowhere safer than beside the world's greatest swordsman.

As the Kuja Pirate Ship entered the Sabaody Archipelago, Kikyo and the others were all stunned by the island's wondrous sights. "Wow~ Where are all these bubbles coming from? They're amazing!"

At the same time, news that the Kuja Pirates had arrived at the Sabaody Archipelago spread silently throughout the area.

Shakky's Rip-off Bar.

"Have you heard? The Kuja Pirates have come to the Sabaody Archipelago."

"The Kuja Pirates, the ones made up entirely of women?"

"That's right!"

Shakuyaku was elegantly blowing smoke at the counter when she heard this, and her delicate brows furrowed slightly.