Robin's words relieved Crocodile. Knowing Robin as he did, he really thought Robin would accept Vic's invitation. After all, Robin had gotten to where she was by betraying her companions and captain. With the protection of a strong person like Vic, she would never have to wander again.
Given Vic's strength and status, he certainly didn't need Robin's bounty, so there was no deception involved. He was even able to protect Robin despite being hunted by the World Government, so Crocodile was quite surprised by what Robin said.
He was starting to believe Robin's words, because if the rumors were true, Robin would definitely accept Vic's invitation, as that would be the best choice to match the rumored image of the Devil Child.
However, since Robin is unwilling to leave, he has a chance to obtain that Ancient Weapon Ancient Weapon. Once he gets it, he will no longer be afraid of Vic. It is a super weapon that can sink an island with a single shot, and even Vic would have a hard time resisting it. With the Ancient Weapon, he will be fearless!
"Alright! It seems I'm not fortunate enough for that yet. If you can't stay under his command anytime, come find me! My pirate crew will always welcome you! Via! Let's go."
Vic didn't extend the invitation further; that was enough. He glanced at Crocodile and then left the VIP room with Olvia, without even taking the chips.
Although Vic didn't take any chips, Crocodile didn't think Vic was giving up the money. Maybe Vic really didn't want it, but you can't really not give it to him, otherwise you'll anger Vic. Ruining the Rain Dinners would be the least of your worries; he might even be beaten half to death. So Crocodile quickly sent someone to deliver money to Vic. As for how much money, it was definitely much more than the chips on the gambling table.
Vic orchestrated this whole thing today. Since Robin doesn't want to go with them, at least their safety with Crocodile must be guaranteed.
With Vic's invitation, Crocodile wouldn't dare to harm Robin easily; he couldn't withstand Vic's wrath. This served as a safeguard. Moreover, Robin now possesses Observation Haki, so the outcome would definitely be very different.
Vic took Olvia back to Titan Island. On the way, they passed through Punk Hazard, which had become an abandoned island filled with poison gas.
Vic knew that Caesar Clown had fallen out with Vegapunk and wanted to take over the research institute for Caesar. However, given his strength, it was impossible for him to do so under normal circumstances, as it was a property of the World Government.
Therefore, Caesar had no choice but to use his Devil Fruit to release poison, Vegapunk, the other researchers, and the Navy personnel to leave.
Vic knew that without his involvement, things would most likely continue on their original trajectory. The butterfly effect couldn't easily change everything; many things had their own self-correcting properties.
Without Vic's continued involvement, things will return to their original trajectory, just like the gas leak incident on Punk Hazard Island. Vic once protected this place, but he left not long after, and his influence on this place will gradually disappear!
1516 Sea Circle Calendar )
" Vic! I heard from the old man that your medical skills are exceptional? Is that true?"
Vic had just returned to Titan Island from his training on Raijin Island when he received a call from Dragon.
Not many people knew that Vic was a highly skilled doctor. Apart from the members of the Thunder God Pirates, only Gion, Tokikake, and the marines who were on Garp's warship knew about it.
After Vic left the Navy, much of his information was blocked, at least not openly. Compared to his medical skills, the Marines at headquarters preferred to talk about Vic's formidable combat abilities and the things he had done.
Therefore, the fact that Vic was a highly skilled doctor didn't cause much of a stir in the Navy. Dragon had only heard about it from Garp before calling to inquire.
"Yes! My medical skills are indeed quite good. As long as I have a breath left, I can lend a hand."
Vic spoke matter-of-factly. Although he didn't know why Dragon was calling him at this time to ask about this so-called matter, he was sure it was related to saving people. He supported Dragon's revolutionary cause, so he didn't say anything modest, for fear of causing a misunderstanding and ruining things.
Actually, Dragon had only heard about Vic's medical skills once from his old man. The old man highly praised Vic's medical skills. Anyone who could be highly praised by an old man was not simple. Otherwise, he would have gone directly to Vegapunk. However, Vegapunk worked for the World Government and did not have the same freedom and convenience as Vic. So, after thinking it over, he decided to find out more from Vic first.
Dragon asked Vic about his medical skills not for his own sake, but because he had a chance encounter at sea with Kuma was searching the world for a cure for Bonney Sapphire Scales's incurable disease.
Bonney was finally diagnosed with Sapphire Scales last year and told she wouldn't live past ten. Bonney is already six years old and doesn't have many years left to live. Kuma went to sea last year after learning about Bonney's condition and remaining time.
However, he still hasn't found a way to cure Bonney. Today, he ran into Dragon at sea, and the two former comrades naturally sat down to get together and chat about their recent situations.
It was only then that Dragon learned that Bonney had the same terminal illness as Ginny, and that Kuma had been unable to find a cure. His first thought was of Vegapunk, and then he remembered the old man saying that Vic knew medicine. After weighing the pros and cons, he decided to seek out Vic first.
"Could you come to the Sorbet Kingdom? Kuma's daughter Bonney, is sick! Very sick!"
Upon hearing Vic's confident and calm words, Dragon was immediately convinced, and coupled with his old man's praise, he completely trusted him.
It would be difficult to gain the approval of my old man in any aspect, and Vic is not a man of empty promises; he has basically done what he said he would do. So I might as well go directly to Vic and deal with Vegapunk later.
Dragon has no idea that his current choice has changed the future fate of Kuma and Bonney; one could say that Vic's appearance in this world has changed their destiny.
Without Vic, Dragon would have sent Kuma to Vegapunk to treat Bonney, thus falling into Five Elders trap of Saturn's scheme. Kuma would have agreed to Saturn's conditions to save Bonney and been transformed into an emotionless killing machine, eventually losing even his consciousness!
Because of Saturn's conditions, Bonney will never see her loving and gentle father again. When she does see him again, he will only be a cold machine without feelings or consciousness. Bonney's entire life will be plunged into darkness from which she cannot escape!
Of course, now that Vic is in the world, Saturn's conspiracy can no longer continue, and Kuma and Bonney's happy life will continue!
"Alright! We'll meet at Kuma's church!"