Journey to Ohara

Seeing that the two had finished their call, Rayleigh could no longer contain his curiosity.

"Allen, how did you know so much?"

"Just think of me as a prophet!"

After saying that, Allen gave a mischievous smile.

Seeing that Allen was unwilling to explain, Rayleigh did not press further. After all, everyone had their own secrets, though he was still somewhat worried.

"Does the man you were just speaking with really have the strength to stop the Buster Call?"

Hearing Rayleigh's question, Allen began introducing Dragon's background.

"His name is Monkey D. Dragon, Garp's son. He has now defected from the Marines, and in the future, he will establish the Revolutionary Army to fight the World Government."

Rayleigh could not help but marvel. "What an incredible man!"

"He's alright."

Allen did not think Dragon was all that impressive. He only knew how to sneak around and stir up minor trouble, never daring to confront the World Government head-on. Who knew how long it would take before the Celestial Dragons' rule could be overthrown?

Looks like I need to increase my strength as soon as possible. I'll become the strongest in the world before I'm thirty, overthrow the Celestial Dragons myself, then have children and enjoy a wonderful life. Just thinking about it feels great. But for now, I should get to the task first, or it'll all just be wishful thinking!

Afterward, he and Rayleigh prepared everything they needed to set sail. Half a day later, the two departed.

A few days later, they arrived at Ohara.

Three outsiders had suddenly appeared on the island. When Dr. Clover learned that the visitors were Rayleigh and Gaban, he personally came out to greet them and warmly arranged accommodations for them.

Although the people on the island did not know who the three were, seeing Dr. Clover treat them so courteously put them at ease.

Among the crowd was a little girl of about seven or eight. From Time to Time, her large eyes drifted toward Allen and his group. Her little thoughts could not escape the notice of those beside her.

"Robin, what's wrong?"

The little girl named Robin asked in confusion.

"Doctor, who are those three?"

In response to Robin's question, Dr. Clover merely gently patted her head.

"The two adults are very remarkable men. They may be of great help to us someday."

As for the child beside them, Dr. Clover was also quite puzzled. The child called Gaban and Rayleigh uncle—could he be that man's son?

At that moment, Dr. Clover did not dare reveal who he was.

"Robin, I'm not sure who that child is either. You can go get to know him."

After spending several days together, Allen and Robin had become good friends.

Robin had not yet experienced the horrifying destruction of Ohara from her previous life, nor had she developed a guarded heart toward everyone. Her clear eyes still carried a trace of childish naivety.

One day, Robin sat on a rock by the sea, watching Allen swim freely through the water, her eyes filled with confusion.

"How can you swim in the sea? Aren't you an Ability User?"

Robin found Allen's ability utterly detestable.

That bad guy always launched surprise attacks on her, always targeting her face. He would run over for no reason, pinch her cheek, then instantly use his ability to put distance between them. It left Robin angry and helpless, able only to grit her teeth in secret.

Just then, Allen's teasing reply came from the sea.

"My foolish little sister, are you jealous?"

"You're the foolish one! Your whole family is foolish!"

After retorting, Robin put on a disdainful expression.

"Tch~ Who would be jealous of you? I don't even like swimming in the sea."

Though she was somewhat envious of Allen's ability to swim freely in the ocean, she refused to admit it.

Just then, Gaban's voice came from the island.

"Hey, you two little brats, get back here! Something big has happened!"

Hearing him, the two turned at the same time to look toward Gaban on the island.

"Have the Marines arrived?"

Gaban stared at Allen with a baffled expression.

"How did you know? I haven't even told you what happened yet!"

"I guessed!"

"Alright!"

"A giant Marine was indeed washed ashore on a raft by the waves. What you mentioned may be about to happen."

After hearing Gaban's words, Allen grabbed Robin's hand and hurried toward another stretch of shore.

On the other shore, a wounded giant was recounting the events that had recently taken place.

When they heard that the Marines were about to launch an attack on Ohara, everyone present wore grave expressions.

"I never expected the World Government to act so quickly. Let's hurry and move all the books from the Tree of Knowledge!"

As a scholar who loved knowledge and regarded books as his life, Dr. Clover's first instinct was to protect the precious books within the Tree of Knowledge.

"There's No time to!"

With his sharp Observation Haki, Rayleigh sensed several warships rapidly closing in on Ohara.

Upon hearing that, everyone looked out toward the sea.

In just over ten seconds, ten warships emerged slowly into their field of vision like ghosts in the darkness. Before long, they reached the shore.

At that moment, a young man's voice came from one of the warships.

"Ah la la, Sauron. I didn't expect you to have already arrived in Ohara."

Then another voice, filled with anger, came from the warship.

"Sauron, you Marine traitor! You still dare to Appear here?"

The two speakers were Aokiji and Akainu, two of the five Vice Admirals carrying out the Buster Call. Neither had yet become a Marine Admiral.

"Is refusing to kill civilians considered betrayal?"

"Then I'd rather be a traitor than become the World Government's lapdogs like you."

Upon hearing himself called a lapdog, Akainu's face immediately turned livid.

He knew that the World Government's methods were utterly despicable, but as a soldier, obeying his superiors' orders was an unshakable principle in his heart.

So, he vented all his resentment on Sauron.

Great Eruption!

Akainu's arm transformed into a massive fist of flowing magma, plunging fiercely from the sky toward the giant on the island like a Burning with meteor.

As he watched the fatal blow approach, Sauron's heart filled with despair.

He knew full well that the gap in strength between himself and Akainu was enormous. Though they were both Vice Admirals, Akainu was far stronger than him. Furthermore, there were four other Vice Admirals aboard the warships, as well as the mysterious CP Organization.

Just as the magma fist was about to strike Sauron, a fierce slash howled out from the island.

Rumble!

With a Loud Noise, the magma fist was instantly shattered. Countless tiny flames scattered into the sea like shooting stars.

Seeing his full-force attack so easily neutralized, Akainu's face grew solemn.

After recognizing the person who had Made a Move, Aokiji cried out in surprise.

"Pluto Rayleigh, why are you here?"

At his shout, everyone aboard the warships cried out in shock as well.

"What?"

"Pluto Rayleigh, Right Hand of the Pirate King? Why is he here?"

"Could the other members of the Roger Pirates be here too?"

Just as that thought flashed through Aokiji's mind, someone aboard the warship let out another cry of alarm.