Chapter 105

Uh... eh?

The two women stared at Luo En's expression with a somewhat blank look.

If the secrets aren't just this one... could there be an even bigger one?

Just who exactly is our captain...?

Facing the gazes of Nico Robin and Konis, Luo En crossed his arms and said solemnly, "The reason I'm telling you in advance is so that no matter what I do from now on, you won't be too surprised."

"Everything that needs to be said has been said. Let's go, head back and rest for the night first, we'll set off tomorrow morning."

"Luo En, wait, what about that Poneglyph..."

Robin called out to Luo En, who was walking toward the house.

Luo En, with his back to her, waved his hand: "Don't worry, I've already got it. We'll look at it once we're on the ship. Rest up tonight first."

Only then did Robin let out a breath of relief.

The next morning at daybreak.

The three of them left the capital of Alabasta together, heading toward Green City, where they had come from.

On the road.

Nico Robin and Konis gradually became more familiar with each other.

Regarding the development of Konis's Devil Fruit abilities, she, just like Luo En, gave her plenty of advice.

During the ten-plus days crossing the desert.

Konis gradually developed two techniques.

Steel Wings and Blade Dance.

Steel Wings.

Although Konis has wings on her back, they are merely decorative — they cannot move or allow her to fly. But by controlling steel, she can form a pair of steel wings behind her back, and by manipulating the steel, she can achieve flight.

Furthermore, she can flap the steel wings in the air, shooting a large number of sharp iron fragments downward like a rainstorm, with considerable power.

Blade Dance, on the other hand, involves controlling steel to form several freely shifting blades that swirl around her, controlled at will — offense and defense in one, capable of both close combat and short-to-mid-range attacks.

Currently, the blades she can control at will number only three, each about the size of a palm, like daggers, with a top speed roughly equal to a lead bullet.

But as she further develops the Iron-Iron Fruit in the future, the number and size she can control, as well as the speed, will surely see a qualitative improvement.

After passing through Green City, before long they spotted the Voyager, moored at the inland coastline.

"That's our ship."

Luo En pointed at the ship and said with a smile to Robin.

"Quite a fine ship."

Robin gazed at the ship and praised.

Konis, who had changed her appearance — golden hair cascading straight down to her waist, wrapped in a white robe, looking even more pure, beautiful, and moving like an angel — also couldn't help but let out a breath of relief upon seeing the Voyager intact.

During this time in the desert, what she had worried about most was this ship.

Fortunately, it was fine.

The three of them approached the ship's side.

Immediately, there was movement on the water's surface.

A dozen or so small shadows burst out of the water, blocking the front of the ship.

"Ngh ngh ngh!"

They were the Kung Fu Dugongs they had encountered when Luo En and the others first arrived here.

When the leading Kung Fu Dugong got a clear look at Luo En.

Its pair of small, wary, guarded eyes instantly lit up, full of pleasant surprise and excitement.

Its little tail wagged as it pounced at Luo En's feet, hugging his calf and nuzzling against it vigorously.

"Ngh ah ngh ngh... (Master, you're finally back!)"

"This is...?"

Robin looked at the Kung Fu Dugong hugging Luo En's calf, then glanced at Konis beside her.

Konis smiled and told her the whole story from beginning to end.

After hearing it all, Robin covered her mouth and giggled softly at Luo En's back.

To think he actually took a Kung Fu Dugong as a disciple and plans to bring it out to sea with him — truly an unpredictable fellow...

Luo En patted its head:

"Not bad. While I was away, you did indeed properly complete the task I gave you. Good, from today onward you are my disciple. If you're willing, you may board my ship and sail out to sea with me."

"Ngh eh ngh!! (Great! I'm willing!)"

Hearing his words, this Kung Fu Dugong was immensely thrilled and excited, its tail wagging so fast it was practically a blur.

"Don't get too excited just yet. If you neglect your martial training in the future, I will expel you from the sect."

"Ngh ah ngh ngh eh ngh (I promise I won't!!)"

"Good. Then from today, your name is Xiao Qi."

"Ohhh!!"

The Kung Fu Dugong gazed up at Luo En with shining, adoring eyes.

It seemed very satisfied with the name.

"Let's go."

"Ngh eh ngh!!"

Watching that one person and a Kung Fu Sea Cow walking toward the ship while conversing fluently in their different species' languages, Luo Bin and Koniise exchanged a knowing smile and followed along.

The Voyager raised its sails, turned about, and slowly departed the island.

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98. Deciphering the Poneglyphs — Luo Bin's Shock (1/4, begging for subscriptions!)

The Voyager, with its sails hoisted, cut through the waves, sailing across the vast blue sea.

The sea breeze blew gently, the sunlight warm.

Koniise, having removed the small wings from her back, her golden hair loose, stood on the deck drenched in sweat, seriously controlling three steel blades floating around her as she trained in offense and defense.

Not far from her.

The Kung Fu Sea Cow, named Little Seven, wore a steel vest and practiced its fist techniques diligently, sweating profusely, yet its small eyes shone bright.

Beneath a few small fruit trees in one corner of the deck.

The Cloud Fox Sisi played with a ball of yarn, thoroughly enjoying herself.

……

Inside a fairly spacious library.

Luo Bin gazed at the three enormous stone tablets before her, both shocked and delighted — but most of all, deeply moved.

"This is?"

"The first was found in the Tomb Altar of the Alabasta Kingdom, the second in a mysterious deep pit in the Alabasta Desert, and the third I found on Sky Island."

Luo En, lounging in a chair nearby, said with a smile at her visibly stirred expression.

"Want to try deciphering them?"

He didn't need to say it.

The deeply moved Nico Robin had already stepped forward and reached her hand out to touch the first stone tablet.

She stared at those ancient characters for quite a while, her pupils flickering slightly.

Luo En, noticing the change in her emotions, looked at her back and spoke:

"What it records is the Ancient Weapon Pluton, right?"

Luo Bin gave an acknowledging hum.

Then she turned to look at Luo En:

"This one records that Pluton is a super warship designed and built by the shipwrights of Water 7, its power terrifyingly immense — a single shot is enough to destroy an island. It is the ultimate weapon capable of destroying the world."

"Luo En, if it's possible, I hope you'll allow me to keep its location hidden from you for now. A weapon like this… truly should never appear on the seas again."

Listening to Luo Bin's words and looking at her serious, solemn expression, Luo En smiled.