That's enough.
Akainu spoke coldly, his aura surging, causing Spandine instantly break out in a cold sweat.
"Naval traitors will be dealt with by the Navy."
If Saul really does what you say, I will personally bring him to justice.
He stepped forward, looking down at Spandine:
"Now, lead the way. Ohara's coordinates."
Spandine Akainu's imposing aura that he could barely breathe, and could only nod repeatedly.
"Yes... yes! I'll lead the way right away!"
He fled back to his speedboat in a disheveled state, cursing the arrogance of those navy men.
But he dared not show any more dissatisfaction on his face.
The fleet adjusted its course, followed CP's fast ships, and headed at full speed towards Ohara.
Akainu stood at the bow of the ship, gazing at the distant horizon, his eyes flashing with cold light.
Saul... if you have truly betrayed the Navy and betrayed justice, I will make you pay the price.
Aokiji stood beside him, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
Saul, what exactly did you do...?
Meanwhile, in the West Blue, Ohara.
This is a tranquil island, lush with vegetation, and in its center stands a colossal tree— the Tree of Knowledge, over five thousand years old.
The trunk is so thick that it takes dozens of people to encircle it, and its canopy blocks out the sun. It is a symbol of Ohara and also serves as an research institute for the island's scholars.
Inside the Tree of Knowledge, however, the atmosphere was unusually tense.
Deep inside the library, a group of scholars sat around a long table.
Leading the group was an elderly man with white hair and glasses— Dr. Clover, the leader of archaeological research in Ohara.
Sitting opposite him was a woman covered in wounds, her expression anxious.
Nicole Olvia, one of the Ohara scholars, is also Nicole Robin's mother.
"Doctor, we must evacuate immediately!"
Olvia said eagerly,
" The World Government is aware of our research, Cipher Pol has been hunting me down!"
Saul helped me escape, but he was exposed too! The Navy... the Navy will definitely come!
Dr. Clover adjusted his glasses, his expression grave.
" Olvia, are you sure? The navy would go to such lengths for us scholars?"
"It's not a major military operation, it's Buster Call!"
Olvia's voice was filled with fear.
"During my escape, I overheard the CP's communications. The Five Elders have ordered Buster Call against Ohara!"
That means leaving no survivors; the entire island will be destroyed!
The words " Buster Call " sent a chill down the spines of all the scholars present.
Although they were focused on academic research, they also knew what the Buster Call meant.
That was the World Government's highest-level military operation; once launched, the target island would completely disappear from the map.
"How could this be...?"
A young scholar murmured,
"We're just studying history, what's wrong with that?"
"Studying the Void Century is a taboo that the World Government absolutely cannot allow."
Dr. Clover sighed.
"I always knew this day would come, but I didn't expect it to come so soon."
"Doctor, now is not the time to talk about these things!"
Olvia stood up.
We must organize an evacuation immediately!
Take all the important research findings with you and evacuate the personnel to other islands!
The naval fleet may already be on its way!
Dr. Clover remained silent for a long time, then slowly shook his head.
"It's too late, Olvia."
Ohara is an isolated island; the nearest inhabited island is a two-day voyage away.
Furthermore, we don't have enough ships to evacuate everyone.
"Then at least let the children go first!"
Olvia said eagerly,
"And the most important research finding--"
"There wasn't enough time to take all the research findings with us."
Dr. Clover interrupted her, a resolute glint in his eyes.
"But we can't let it fall into the hands of the World Government."
He looked at the scholars around him:
"Ladies and gentlemen, our pursuit of truth and our exploration of history may be coming to an end today."
But the flame of truth will not be extinguished.
Now, we need to do two things --
"First, protect this knowledge that belongs to humankind."
"Second..."
His gaze softened. "Inform the people on the island about the Buster Call."
At least, let the children live; they are the hope for the future.
The scholars looked at each other, their faces showing a sense of sorrow.
But no one objected; everyone nodded silently.
" Olvia,"
Dr. Clover looked at her.
Where is your daughter, Robin?
Olvia's face turned pale instantly.
" Robin... she's on the island."
But I... I don't know where she is.
"I've been away from home for years and have had almost no time to spend with her..."
"Find her."
Dr. Clover said in a deep voice
"No matter what, that child must live. She inherited your talent."
She is the youngest genius capable of deciphering Poneglyph. She is hope.
Olvia nodded vigorously, tears welling up in her eyes.
I will find her!
"Everyone else, let's get started."
Dr. Clover stood up, his aged body ramrod straight at that moment.
"Seal the books and documents and throw them into the lake."
There's also the evacuation of civilians. At least... to give innocent people a chance to survive.
Inside the Tree of Knowledge, the scholars began their final operation.
At this time,
Eight-year-old Nicole Robin is alone at this moment.
Carrying several heavy books on archaeology, I walked along a deserted path on the edge of Ohara.
Her eyes were slightly red, and she could still hear the mocking laughter and screams of her peers from not long ago.
"Monster! That's a monster!"
"Stay away from her! She'll make things grow arms!"
"A freak without parents!"
Those words pierced her heart like sharp thorns.
She simply wanted to use her " Flower-Flower Fruit " ability to help a fallen child pick up a ball from a distance.
But this only brought deeper fear and rejection.
Robin bit her lip and hugged the book in her arms even tighter.
The weight of books and the solace that knowledge brought her were her only safe haven.
Unbeknownst to her, she had arrived at the edge of a remote jungle on the western side of the island.
A few days ago,
She found a huge, wounded "giant" there and secretly brought him food and water.
The giant called himself Saul. Although he looked frightening, he had a gentle voice and would tell her stories about the sea.
" Saul?"
Robin called softly as he stepped into a shallow area hidden by huge rocks.
"Dere-shi-shi-shi! Is that little Robin?"
A deep voice, tinged with amusement, rang out.
Behind the rock, a giant, far exceeding the height of ordinary people, peeked out.
He had light purple skin and fluffy orange hair.
With some makeshift bandages wrapped around his body, he was none other than Vice Admiral Haguval D. Saul, who had defected from the Navy.