Pops wanted to warn them about the side effects of the Shadowkhan Masks—their minds would be affected, gradually turning toward evil.
Hearing Pops's words, O-Tama (Pirate) and Chopper exchanged a glance, then suddenly burst out laughing together.
O-Tama (Pirate) said with a laugh, "Affected?"
Chopper laughed as well. "Their minds?"
Then both roared with laughter and said in unison, "I feel like Luffy's mind doesn't have any room left to change."
Afterward, they exchanged another glance and laughed at the same time.
The others joined in, their laughter echoing through the air, as though the whole world had become lighthearted and cheerful.
Robin smiled at Pops. "Sir, you don't need to worry. That mask can't affect my captain." Her voice was full of confidence and composure, making it hard not to believe her.
However, Pops was not entirely reassured. Watching their unconcerned expressions, he sighed inwardly.
Luffy's somewhat dim-witted behavior, in particular, left him deeply worried.
Still, he decided to keep himself from dwelling on the issue for now and first find out who these people were and why they had come.
Pops took a deep breath, settled his emotions, and asked solemnly, "Who are you? What do you want? Where is Jackie Chan?"
Those three direct, pointed questions expressed his concern and confusion about the situation.
Robin smiled faintly, a hint of slyness in her eyes. "Let's make a deal. You can exchange the Nine Black Shadow Masks for Jackie Chan!"
At this demand, Pops's gaze instantly sharpened, as though it could pierce into people's hearts.
Rather than asking about Jackie Chan's condition first, he stared intently at Robin and asked sternly, "The Nine Black Shadow Masks? How do you know about them?"
Robin retained her calm, composed smile, seemingly having anticipated Pops's questioning.
She said slowly, "That doesn't