Carlmand was so excited to finally meet someone powerful who didn't have any strange abilities that he forgot all about finding girls.
After watching for a while, Behrens realized that Carlmand was clearly in the lead, so he let him be.
"Take this punch!"
Carlmand became increasingly excited as the fight progressed; he felt that his Haki and physical skills had both improved.
Sure enough, only through actual combat can one improve their strength more quickly; Kazu really wasn't lying to him.
"Damn it, I'm Mr. 1 of Baroque Works, don't underestimate me."
" Atomic Spurt."
Daz Bones felt that this guy was getting stronger and stronger as the fight went on. Even though his body was as hard as steel, it still hurt terribly when the other guy hit him.
He was Crocodile's confidant, so he could tell that the other party was using Haki. Unfortunately, he had not yet mastered dual-color Haki, otherwise he wouldn't be in such a sorry state.
He could not back down because of Lord Crocodile's orders.
"Now."
"Take this! Rising Dragon Fist!"
The two fought for another half hour. Carlmand felt that his strength had not improved much, so he seized an opening in his opponent's defense and delivered a fatal blow.
Carlmand, imbued with Armament Haki, delivered a punch to Daz Bones's chin, the intense pain causing Mr. 1 to collapse to the ground.
"Haha, today was really enjoyable."
"That's a wrap."
Carlmand and Behrens left gracefully; after such a long day, it was time for them to relax.
Not long after Carlmand and his group left, several members of the Baroque Works quickly came over and carried the two away.
That night, Crocodile, his body wrapped in bandages, listened to Mr. 1, who was also covered in bandages, report on the situation.
"Boss, that's the situation. I'm incompetent; I failed to bring back the rest of the Blond Hair Pirates."
Crocodile, a cigar dangling from his lips, stared at the newspaper in his hand.
The cover featured a close-up photo of Kazu, which made Crocodile both angry and helpless.
He hoped to remain hidden in the shadows, slowly plotting against the Alabasta Kingdom, and then use the power of the entire nation to find Pluton.
But he couldn't beat Her Kazi, which left him unsure of what to do.
"This isn't your fault; these people's strength certainly exceeded our expectations."
Crocodile picked up the glass of red wine on the table and downed it in one gulp. Then he said, "Let's hold off for now and see what they're up to."
Crocodile was clearly overthinking things; Kazu and his group had absolutely no interest in the so-called Pluton.
Furthermore, even if he wanted to find Pluton, Kazu would go directly to Wano Country, since he knows a lot of information that ordinary people don't, which is one of the advantages of being a transmigrator.
Kazu and his group originally wanted to buy camels, but when they saw that there were Super Spot-Billed Duck nearby, they simply bought a few ducks instead, as a way to experience the local specialty.
The next day, after everyone had arrived, they set off for the next town.
"Haha, riding horses and cows is very common, but riding ducks is probably only found in Alabasta."
Kazu and his companions sped across the boundless desert.
Driven by a playful spirit, Kazu, Carlmand, and Behrens started a race to see whose duck could run the fastest.
"Charge!!"
Makino was already used to seeing the three of them acting like children.
Robin smiled and quietly continued reading on the duck.
This kind of down-to-earth and joyful life is what she likes most, and it's even better when there are all kinds of books to read in Kazu's Independent Space.
" Robin-chan, what have you thought about what I told you last time?"
Seeing that only the two of them were left, Makino turned to Robin and asked her a question.
That's right, Robin, who had just joined the crew, had privately asked Makino about some of Captain Kazu's personal preferences.
Although he has now successfully joined the Blond Hair Pirates, it doesn't mean he can rest easy now.
She has just joined this pirate crew, and the bonds between the crew members are not yet strong. She needs to quickly strengthen these bonds, and the captain, who has absolute authority, is the perfect starting point.
Knowing the captain's preferences beforehand and catering to them made her feel more secure in the pirate crew.
After thinking for a moment, Makino replied, " Kazu is great in every way. He's strong, handsome, not greedy for money or power, and has a lot of principles. The only thing is, he's a bit of a womanizer, and he doesn't hide it at all."
Robin didn't say much at the time, but went back and thought about it for several days.
Robin remained silent, but Makino was getting anxious.
Kazu has been very irritable these past few days, and she's finding it hard to take it anymore.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, and given that Kazu had just displayed his might by defeating Crocodile, Shichibukai, Makino brought up the topic from a few days ago again.
"I've been thinking about what you said last time, and Captain Kazu is indeed a very good person to rely on."
"But..."
Robin was only halfway through his sentence when Makino, standing nearby, became somewhat anxious.
But what?
If the sister who's supposed to share the burden doesn't agree, it's like the duck that's already in her grasp has flown away, and who knows how long her small frame can hold out.
Seeing Robin's hesitant expression, Makino quickly comforted her, saying, " Robin-chan, just tell me what's bothering you, and I'll definitely help you."
Robin's biggest worry is that she doesn't know enough about Kazu.
Although Kazu has a strong affection for Ohara and is very tough on the Celestial Dragons, what if Kazu gets her and then abandons her?
She didn't value her chastity; rather, she was intelligent enough.
She was well aware of her appearance and knew countless men coveted her.
However, preserving one's virginity is very important. A beautiful appearance can be considered a layer of protection, but if it's also the first time, then it's a double shackle for a man, both physically and mentally.
By joining the wrong organization, Robin could either betray them or secretly leave.
If she loses her virginity, then it's truly gone, but Robin certainly can't say that to Makino.
After a moment of silence, Robin turned his head and smiled, saying, "After all, I haven't known Captain Kazu for very long, so it feels too offensive to bring up such a thing so abruptly."
"So..."
"Don't say 'that, 'Robin-chan."
"You can rest assured and leave it to me. I thought there was some other reason. This is easy to handle. Just wait for my good news."
Before Robin could finish speaking, Makino had already made a promise, which caught Robin off guard.
Sister, that was just an obvious excuse. You're taking advantage of it so quickly, how am I supposed to respond?
Robin couldn't understand Makino's eagerness at all, and didn't know why the other was even more concerned than she was.
Makino had no choice. Kazu was a womanizer, and more importantly, he was too good in bed; she simply couldn't handle him on her own.
Since that's the case, it's better to guide than to block. Since Kazu is destined to have women in the future, instead of letting him find them, we might as well find them for him ourselves.
At the very least, Makino thought Robin was a good person. She was knowledgeable, had a mature and sophisticated look, and although she seemed a bit cunning, she wasn't a bad person at heart, which Makino could sense.
While they were chatting, Kazu and his two companions stopped at a rocky area.
Makino and Robin also stopped and looked towards Kazu and the others. Good heavens, the barbecue party had already started.
" Kazu, where did you get this yakitori from?"
Makino and Robin got off the duck and smelled the aroma of meat; they were also feeling a bit hungry.
"Oh, you two are finally here. We just found a group of injured birds here. They looked like they wouldn't survive, so I took pity on them and gave them a quick death to save them from suffering."
"Look how neatly they're lying here! They're even more delicious after being brushed with our secret sauce."
Kazu raised his head proudly, as if he were a child about to be praised.
" Kazu! I want this one extra spicy!"
"Captain, I want it a bit burnt!"
Neither Carlmand nor Behrens felt anything was wrong, after all, the Holy Mother doesn't live long, especially in the world of One Piece.
"Haha, no problem, I'll show you my superb grilling skills."
Makino and Robin exchanged a glance, smiled, and joined in the barbecue.
Kazu knew, of course, that these birds were no good; they were the Heron Liar of Alabasta, specifically designed to steal the luggage of passersby.
In this vast desert, without food and water, death is almost certain. These birds have killed countless people.
Kazu has now eliminated some of the harmful birds, which can be considered a good deed.
The simple yakitori meal was a hit with everyone.
After they had eaten and drunk their fill, it was already dark. Kazu and the others set up a few tents there, planning to continue their journey the next day.