"Ah la la, so this is what the Karn Chamber of Commerce has up its sleeve? How frightening~"
After arriving at Alabasta's port, Aokiji saw the God Missiles and P-3 Grenade Launchers, brimming with modern technology, and promptly voiced the sort of remark Kizaru would make.
The areas around the God Missiles and P-3 Grenade Launchers had been designated off-limits, but that did not stop people from viewing them from outside the restricted zones. After the Economic News Paper published the story, it attracted considerable interest.
The first half of the sea had been far too peaceful. A war between two Shichibukai immediately caught their interest, especially since the Magician was known as the "doom of pirates." Even Doflamingo, a fellow Shichibukai, had suffered a crushing defeat at his hands.
Besides envoys from several kings, merchants who regularly traded at sea also arrived in Alabasta, ready to watch the battle up close.
"These cannons look so impressive. If they really can drive off a Shichibukai, I'm putting a few on my merchant ships too! Damn it, the goods those pirates stole were almost enough to arm three escort ships."
"Same here. If they really are that powerful, we'll have to report back to His Majesty."
Many people eagerly anticipated the battle, and some of the bolder ones even set up tents near the port.
After watching for only a short while, Aokiji headed to the Karn Chamber of Commerce's headquarters in Rainbase. When the members downstairs informed Nico Robin of his arrival, she could not help shuddering.
Even though she had grown accustomed to dealing with Marines, Nico Robin still could not forget her childhood memories. Moreover, he was one of the three Admirals, the Marines' strongest combatants. What if he recognized her? She had better tell the boss!
Nico