Chapter 297: Just Going Through the Motions

"Really?"

Karl said as if it were a matter of course: "If it’s not true, is it fake? I don't have the time to joke with you! Alright, let’s not talk about it. Your partners should be here soon. Let’s see each other later?"

Seeing Karl about to leave, Nami was confused: "Eh? Why?"

"You haven't seen each other for two years, so you must have a lot to catch up on. I won't disturb you, and it will save you from feeling uncomfortable. I mainly want to talk to Robin."

"So, goodbye!"

After speaking, Karl turned into light particles and dissipated on the spot.

Just as Karl left, Sogeking Usopp walked slowly into the tavern and sat down next to Nami: "Miss? Interested in a drink?"

Seeing Usopp’s long nose, Nami opened her mouth in surprise: "Usopp?! When did you become so strong!"

"Heh heh! I didn't spend the last two years staring at the sea. I’m sorry, I’ve already graduated from the weak trio you and Chopper formed!"

"Now, no matter what kind of danger I’m in, I can keep a straight face. From now on, please call me the brave warrior of the sea!"

On the other side, Robin in sunglasses walked slowly down the street. Today she was wearing a blue jacket that showed off her powerful Will of D and her flat stomach, and a pink floral skirt on the bottom. She looked Move Move Like she was on vacation.

Little did she know, someone had been eyeing Robin from a corner.

The cautious Robin had already noticed this and soon disappeared into the crowd.

"Eh? Where did she go? Damn it..."

In the alley, Robin looked sideways at the man in black running in the other direction and said indifferently: "Did you shake them off?"

"Not yet!"

Hearing this voice, Robin wasn't panicked; instead, a smile appeared on her face: "Karl, long time no see. I heard you’re an Admiral now!"

"Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan became Fleet Admiral, if I don't become an Admiral, who will?"

Hearing Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan’s name, Robin’s expression changed slightly: "Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan becoming Fleet Admiral, what can he change?"

Karl chuckled: "Then you’re wrong. Now the Navy has completely separated from the World Government. Your bounty has long been canceled from within the Navy. Now, the only ones who want your head are the World Government."

This news had not been made public, so Robin didn't know.

"What? Really?"

Karl nodded: "Yes, Robin. The Navy is different now. It doesn't matter if you don't believe me, but time will prove it."

"Then... will things Move Move Like the Ohara incident happen again?"

"They will, but the next time it happens, the executor will definitely not be the Navy, but the CP department."

Hearing this, Robin couldn't help but recall her experiences over the past two years. If the Revolutionary Army replaced the World Government...

"Robin, Robin!"

"Oh? Sorry, I was a bit distracted."

"Two years ago, where were you sent by Bartholomew Bartholomew Kuma?"

Robin took a deep look at Karl: "East Blue, Bridge Kingdom."

Bridge Kingdom? Wasn't this the place the Revolutionary Army took over a long time ago?

"Did you meet the Revolutionary Army?"

Now it was Robin’s turn to be surprised: "How did you know..."

"Shhh! There are too many eyes and ears here, let’s go somewhere else to talk!" Karl took a mask out of his pocket, put it on, and reached out his right hand to Robin.

"Miss, interested in going shopping with me?"

Robin smiled slightly: "Aren't you afraid Hancock will be angry?"

"What’s there to be angry about? We are all children of the sea, no need to worry about these details."

Robin laughed, reached out, and wrapped her arm around Karl’s.

Feeling Robin’s powerful Will of D, Karl almost lost his composure. Fortunately, Hancock and Ain’s Will of D were also very strong, and he was already used to this size.

Thousand Sunny.

Robin, holding Karl’s arm, looked at the Sunny wrapped in a bubble and felt a sense of relief.

"Sunny..."

"I’ve kept you waiting for two years..."

Karl touched his chin and looked thoughtfully at a big tree not far away. If he remembered correctly, after the Summit War ended, the prototype "Bartholomew Bartholomew Kuma" had been staying there. Neither Karl nor Sentomaru could make him leave.

Now he was gone, which meant Bartholomew Bartholomew Kuma’s mission was complete, and his next fate was to be sent to Mary Geoise to become a toy for the Celestial Dragons.

Karl couldn't stop this either. The Navy Science Unit, while belonging to the Navy on the surface, had always been controlled by the World Government. The Navy really couldn't interfere in their affairs.

"Awooo! Isn't that beautiful lady our super archaeologist..."

Then Franky used his modified body to strike a strange pose.

"Robin?"

"Eh, wait, who is that man in the mask next to you?" Franky’s pupils shrank. This mask, if he remembered correctly, seemed to be the one used by CP9. Could it be that Robin was being held hostage?

"Don't be afraid! Robin, I’m coming... eh?"

After Karl took off his mask, question marks popped up on Franky’s head. After recognizing who it was, he gasped.

"Navy Admiral! Why are you here?"

Robin smiled and waved her hand: "Don't worry, Franky, Karl didn't come to catch us."

"Ah? Really? But, two years ago he wasn't..."

Karl coughed: "That, Franky, right? I have no interest in catching you now, I just want to hitch a ride on your ship to Fish-Man Island. Is that okay?"

"Ah, no problem."

Franky agreed subconsciously because Karl was too polite.

"Really? That’s great, thank you."

*Brrr, brrr, brrr~*

"Sorry, I’ll take this call." Karl took the Den Den Mushi and turned away.

Robin let go of Karl and began to catch up with Franky, discussing his new body. To be precise, Franky was bragging, and Robin was just quietly watching him show off.