Robin did not pay attention to Sanji. Then, she smiled slightly and said:
"I didn't expect that there would be such powerful people on your ship. This seems even more interesting."
As she spoke, Robin pointed to the permanent pointer in Nami's hand.
"If you want to get back to Alabasta quickly, take this pointer and go directly."
"Because, Baroque Works, has already sent out its highest-level agents to encircle you."
"If you go the way you planned, don't blame me for not warning you, it's very dangerous."
Hearing this, everyone looked at the permanent pointer in Nami's hand.
Although they haven't seen any particularly powerful members of Baroque Works yet.
But even a Mr. 5 could pose a threat to them. The bounty hunters further ahead might be especially strong opponents.
Nami held the pointer in her hand, her brow furrowed.
If she could really get to Alabasta quickly, she would of course be willing to use this permanent pointer.
After all, Vivi is already very upset.
If she doesn't go back soon, Vivi will definitely get sick from worry.
But, this is the pointer given by the guy who killed Vivi's best friend. Is it really okay?
Just as Nami was hesitating, Luffy, who had stood up, stretched out his arm and snatched the pointer away.
Then, he put strength into his arm, veins popping out, and instantly crushed the permanent pointer into pieces.
Then, he said, word by word:
"This guy killed the old man, I won't forgive him. I won't accept anything he gives us. If you have the guts, just wait for us on the road!"
Hearing Luffy's words, Nami's pupils shrank, and she wanted to cry but had no tears. They could have gone directly to Alabasta, but now...
That idiot!
Nami's tears flowed silently.
The others didn't dislike what Luffy did. If he didn't have this kind of courage, he wouldn't deserve to be their captain.
However, there seems to be a big problem to solve here.
Thinking of this, everyone frowned and looked at Robin.
Although Robin was being held by Raynor, who could kill her at any moment, Robin seemed to have a sense of relief, and then she sneered:
"Your eyes are quite beautiful, are they from a Devil Fruit?"
Hearing this, Raynor shook his head.
The corners of Robin's mouth turned up, but she didn't continue the topic.
"If you don't really want to kill me, then please excuse me."
As soon as she finished speaking, Robin instantly turned into countless flower petals, and then disappeared before their eyes.
Seeing this, Zoro and the others were all stunned.
"What kind of Devil Fruit power is that? Was that a stand-in just now?!"
Hearing the word "stand-in," Luffy and Usopp's eyes lit up.
"Yeah~ Cool!"
Seeing this, Raynor put his hand down and then said:
"Hana Hana no Mi (Flower-Flower Fruit), it can turn all parts of the human body into flowers. You could also say it's a stand-in, but if I had attacked just now, she still would have died."
Hearing this, the Straw Hat crew all showed serious expressions. Nami said angrily:
"Then why didn't you do it? Wouldn't that have meant we had one less enemy?"
After speaking, Nami deflated. If it were her, she probably wouldn't have been able to do it either.
Although the other person killed Vivi's friend, they didn't seem to have any malicious intent towards them.
Thinking of this, Nami looked at Vivi.
At this time, Vivi's eyes were already a little red. Nami stood up and put her hand on Vivi's shoulder.
"You don't have to worry. We'll do what we said we'd do, and we'll definitely escort you back to Alabasta."
"No matter how many strong enemies there are, we'll help you take care of them."
Hearing Nami's bold words, Vivi's mood finally calmed down.
After comforting Vivi, Nami looked at the pointer fragments on the ground and sighed.
There's no choice, they'll just have to store the magnetic field as planned.
Thinking this, Nami looked at the small island and then said:
"Let's stop at that island to store the magnetic field. We can't trust the enemy completely. Maybe they said one or two years just to scare us."
Hearing this, everyone frowned. If they were trying to trick them, why would they give them the permanent pointer?
But none of this matters now.
If they can't store the magnetic field properly, getting lost on the Grand Line could have very serious consequences.
It would be one thing if they got lost, but if they strayed from the route to Alabasta, then Vivi's country would be in danger.
Hearing Nami's words, Luffy then ordered them to steer the ship to the edge of the island.
Everyone started busying themselves again. After a while, the small ship successfully docked on one side of Little Garden.
But as soon as they stopped, Nami regretted it a little. On this island, there were not only rumbling sounds caused by volcanic eruptions.
There were even beast-like roars, and deafening roars.
Each of these sounds was stimulating the nerves of Nami and Usopp, the cowardly duo.
Looking at Luffy, who looked eager to try, Nami smiled awkwardly:
"Actually, I don't think it's necessary to store the magnetic field on this island. How about we change to another island?"
Hearing this, Luffy's face twisted.
After a long time, he tilted his head and said:
"No."
Hearing Luffy's reply, Nami and Usopp hugged each other, wanting to cry but having no tears.
At this time, Luffy had already started warming up, preparing to explore the island.
Seeing this, Vivi hesitated for a moment, then said:
"Luffy, can I go with you?"
Hearing this, Luffy turned his head to look at Vivi and said calmly:
"Ah, sure."
Luffy's reaction didn't treat Vivi like an outsider at all. Vivi felt a little warmer inside, and then Sanji said:
"Wait a moment, I'll make you some lunch boxes."
Hearing this, Luffy's eyes lit up and he drooled, while Vivi tentatively asked:
"Could you also make some drinks for Carue, please?"
Hearing Vivi's request, Sanji happily held up three fingers.
"OK!"
After speaking, Sanji went to the kitchen with excitement, made some lunch boxes for Luffy, and then prepared some drinks for Carue.
Luffy took the lunch boxes and quickly rushed into the depths of the island, while Vivi, riding Carue, followed closely behind and disappeared from their sight.
Seeing that they had left, Zoro adjusted his swords, then stood up, jumped off the Merry Go, and also prepared to explore.
Seeing this, Sanji called out to Zoro.
"Hey, Zoro, when you go in, don't forget to hunt some prey and bring it back. There's not much food left in the kitchen."
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