" Robin! Aren't you really coming back with me? Your mother misses you."
A day later, on the pirate ship Going Merry, Vic looked at Robin and asked her what had happened. He had left after sensing that Luffy had defeated Crocodile, and then came to the Going Merry by the sea to wait.
He hadn't told Robin where they would meet, but Robin still came looking for him. This wasn't because they were on the same wavelength; rather, Robin had already made her own choice. She came for Luffy, or rather, for the Straw Hat Pirates, not for Vic. Vic's question was simply to confirm things further.
" Mr. Vic! I've made up my mind. They're willing to risk their lives for Princess Vivi, someone they've only met by chance. If I join them, I'm sure I'll be treated the same way!"
I think I've found the companions Mr. Saul mentioned. Traveling with them, I no longer have to worry about being betrayed. These years of experience have taught me a lesson: peace of mind is home!
So I'm going to join them and become their companion! As for Mom! We'll see her when we sail to the New World!
Now, there are only two places that can give Robin peace of mind: one is with Vic, and the other is the Straw Hat Pirates.
If there's anywhere Robin feels more at ease, it's definitely with Vic. Vic's immense strength is her greatest guarantee, and her mother is there too. So why did Robin choose Luffy?
There are two reasons. First, Robin felt that Vic's pirate crew belonged to the older generation, and if she joined rashly, there might be a generation gap, and she would definitely have difficulty integrating into daily life. Second, she didn't want to ruin her mother's plans by going there herself.
Vic just invited her again, and she was a little afraid that Vic might be interested in her. Luffy's side was different; it was a group of young people under twenty. She had learned a bit about it and liked the atmosphere of the Straw Hat Pirates. The key was that the Straw Hat Pirates had pets they could play with.
The second reason is that Vic is not a member of the D. Clan. With her sensitivity to history, she vaguely felt that the Void Century was closely related to the D. Clan. In order to explore the history of the Void Century, she still wanted to get closer to the D. clan.
Taking both reasons into account, she chose the Straw Hat Pirates. Regardless of whether the Straw Hat Pirates were strong or weak, they had just defeated a Shichibukai, and they were still young with a lot of room for growth and a promising future!
"Alright! Since you've made your decision, I respect it. However, you were Crocodile's partner before, which makes you an enemy of the Straw Hat Pirates. They all know this. Except for Luffy, who knows you're a good person, everyone else will probably be hostile towards you!"
So, besides Captain Luffy, if you want to integrate into their group, you also need to find a breakthrough point. Navigator Nami and doctor Chopper would be good options.
The navigator is kind-hearted and gentle, but she loves money. Chopper is simple-minded and easy to get along with; he likes sweets. Here's a bag of jewels; you can give it to the navigator, and she'll treat you like a sister. Give this to Chopper; he'll accept you quickly.
As for Chef Sanji, he'll accept you the moment he sees you, so ignore him.
The most wary ones are sniper Usopp and Three-Sword Style Zoro; this will require long-term interaction and mutual understanding!
To perfectly integrate into this team, the effort is mutual. They will risk their lives for you, and when it's your turn to risk your life, you can't be slack off either. Remember this and there shouldn't be any problems.
They probably haven't woken up yet; you might have to wait another two or three days. That's all for now!
Then I'll be going now. Remember! If you encounter any insurmountable obstacles, be sure to contact your mother or me. Don't try to tough it out on your own. You are still very weak and young, and you need time to grow!
"Okay! I understand, Mr. Vic!"
After Vic finished speaking his heart, Robin's eyes reddened and her voice choked with emotion. Her mother was the only family she had left in the world, and hearing Vic's words of concern, she instantly felt her eyes sting and her heart warm!
Besides her mother, there are still people in this world who care about her life and death. It feels really good to be cared for. For so many years, she has suffered and struggled to survive all by herself. All she has experienced is deceit and treachery. Everyone wanted to sell her to the navy for money. That feeling is really despairing!
In the original story, Robin wanted to end her life in the royal tombs of Alabasta; living was just too exhausting! She couldn't see a glimmer of light ahead!
It wasn't until the Straw Hat Boy carried her out of the royal tomb without a second thought that she finally saw a ray of light shining on her, and only then did she have the courage to live on, ultimately clinging to the Straw Hat Boy.
But things are completely different now. Besides her mother, Robin has people who care about her!
As soon as Robin finished speaking, Vic vanished from her sight, without warning, without a sound!
Although Vic had already guessed Robin's decision, he still went on and on. Actually, it wouldn't have mattered if he hadn't said anything. With Robin's intelligence and kind nature, she could handle everyone in the Straw Hat Pirates. What mattered was the care in his words and his last sentence!
The Straw Hat Pirates still face three hurdles, one of which is Marine Admiral Aokiji. It's uncertain whether he will let the Straw Hat Pirates and Robin go this time.
In the original work, Aokiji spared them because a test awaited Robin and the Straw Hat Pirates in Water 7. It was a test of their bond, to see if Robin would betray the Straw Hat Pirates for her own life, and to see if the Straw Hat Pirates would abandon the Devil Child, Nico Robin, in the face of life and death!
However, now that Vic has openly burned the Pluton Blueprints that existed in Water 7, the plot has been altered, and it's hard to say whether the CP9 members will still be infiltrating the Galley-La Company.
Since the ultimate goal of obtaining the Pluton Blueprints is no longer available, there's no point in them remaining infiltrated. So, will Aokiji simply abandon the test? Who knows? He might even wipe out the entire Straw Hat Pirates! After all, Aokiji is still a pure Marine, and Marine Admiral at that! He might also be carrying a mission, given how much the story has changed.
The second hurdle is the Thriller Bark in the Florian Triangle. Kuma is no longer Shichibukai, nor is he a mission machine of the World Government. Without Kuma showing mercy to the Straw Hat Pirates, which Shichibukai would the World Government have sent to carry out the elimination mission? Or would they have sent a Marine?
With this uncertainty, the Straw Hat Pirates cannot guarantee their safety. Even if they manage to defeat Gecko Moria, they will not escape their final fate!
The third hurdle is in the Sabaody Archipelago. For the same reason, it also involves Kuma. Kuma is still a cadre in the Revolutionary Army and often takes his daughter Bonney on trips. It's really hard to say whether he will have time to go to Sabaody to save the day!
Rayleigh alone is really going to have a tough time. Kizaru can hold him off by himself, so who will stop Sentomaru and the Pacifista? Even without Kuma, the Pacifista might still appear!
This is truly a hurdle; if handled poorly, it could result in total annihilation. In Sabaody, a place where Celestial Dragons Celestial Dragons descend to the mortal realm, it's really difficult for Luffy and Zoro to avoid encountering them. One of them is a wanderer with a terrible sense of direction, and the other two are designed to cause trouble!
In their eyes, all the Celestial Dragons ' actions are simply the hallmarks of villains, and these two are truly ruthless enough to kill Celestial Dragons! Marine Admiral will inevitably arrive, plunging the Sabaody Archipelago into chaos. Without Kuma's intervention, the Straw Hat Pirates will be wiped out!
Therefore, without external intervention, Luffy and his crew absolutely cannot overcome these obstacles. This is the butterfly effect brought about by Vic's previous alteration of history. That's why he's needed to help Luffy and his crew get through these difficulties; otherwise, all their future support would be wasted. So what was the point of waiting all these years?
Even the Sun God is dead, so what's the point of the Celestial Dragons and the World Government rebelling? Wouldn't it be better for them to just find a place to hide and live their own quiet lives?
It wasn't that Vic didn't believe he could defeat Imu and his group; Imu's opponent was the Sun God, and in such a fateful world, Vic still felt that having the Sun God involved in the great war would increase their chances of victory.
This wasn't his intuition, but rather a more prudent way of thinking. As the saying goes, one should consider defeat before victory. Therefore, Vic would definitely intervene to help Luffy grow into the Sun God. This wasn't a particularly difficult or time-consuming matter; it could be done with ease!