One Piece: My Crew Uses Zanpakuto

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Alabasta, the royal city of Alubarna.

"...So Crocodile defeated?" Nico Robin said, holding a small Den Den Mushi in her hand. "I understand, Captain Ikki. I'll inform King Cobra about Crocodile's defeat."

Robin nodded slightly and turned to look at Cobra, who was standing nearby, having just finished his own call.

"Ma'am, I've already informed the World Government about Crocodile and Baroque Works," Cobra said, approaching her. "Since he's a Shichibukai, the Marines or World Government will certainly send someone to investigate. Given your special status, if you can..."

Before Cobra could finish, Robin laughed and raised her hand to interrupt him.

"You want me to leave, correct?" she said. "Don't worry, I'm self-aware and won't cause you any trouble. I'll find an opportunity to depart. Besides, I just spoke with Captain Ikki. He and your daughter have defeated Crocodile. They're currently enjoying the scenery on their way to Alubarna."

Hearing Robin's words, Cobra's eyes widened immediately. "Crocodile has been defeated? Thank goodness Vivi is safe! Wait, ma'am, you misunderstood me. I wasn't trying to drive you away—I wanted to offer you refuge in the palace. I can find a safe place where neither the Marines nor the World Government could trouble you."

"Oh, is that so?" Robin replied. "I appreciate the offer, but I must decline. I have my own plans." She shook her head and turned to leave.

"Wait, ma'am," Cobra called. "If you don't mind, I'd like to speak with you further. Because of the conflict between the Royal Army and the Rebel Army, I only have a vague understanding of the relationship between you, Vivi, and Ikki. Can you tell me what exactly happened between them? For someone with such tremendous power as Ikki, I can't imagine why he would help Vivi, whom he had just met."

Ikki's ability to use Conqueror's Haki to subdue tens of thousands of warriors and to move to the clock tower in an instant to remove the bomb had deeply impressed Cobra. He had only seen such power among the strongest individuals in the first half of the Grand Line and high-ranking Marines. Now that such a man had become Vivi's companion, as a father, Cobra naturally wanted to know more about him.

"Haha, so our great King Cobra has seen Captain Ikki's power," Robin said with a sly smile. "Are you worried about what he might do to your daughter? Afraid he might have bad plans like Crocodile?"

She approached Cobra, placing a hand on his shoulder. "Don't worry, King Cobra. I once spoke with Captain Ikki and tried to tempt him with the Poneglyph that Crocodile was looking for. After all, the Ancient Weapons are very tempting to those who want power. But that man showed no interest in them. Compared to Ancient Weapons, famous swords... and perhaps pretty women are more appealing to him."

"By the way, you wanted to know why Captain Ikki helped Vivi? I'll tell you why."

Cobra swallowed, sensing that Robin's next words might be quite shocking.

"Actually, Captain Ikki fell in love with your daughter at first sight," Robin said. "And Vivi fell for him after he rescued her. They've officially become a couple, which is why Captain Ikki is doing everything to help Princess Vivi. King Cobra, are you satisfied with my answer?"

As she spoke, Robin's smile widened. She was already looking forward to the scene when Ikki and Vivi would return to Alubarna and meet Cobra.

Nearby, Chaka, Pell, and Koza, who had been busy attending to various matters, paused their activities, listening intently to the conversation between Robin and Cobra.

Thanks to Robin's help, Koza, the rebel leader, had learned the truth about the civil strife in Alabasta and no longer intended to lead the rebel army against the royal forces. Surprised by what they were hearing, the three men subtly eavesdropped on the conversation.

"So that's it!" Cobra exclaimed, slapping his left fist into his right palm with evident joy. "Vivi's marriage prospects are settled!"

As Vivi's father, he had been concerned about her future marriage. Now, hearing that a powerful man close to Vivi's age and apparently good-looking had fallen for her, Cobra was elated.

"You're not upset that your daughter has been... swept away?" Robin asked, regarding Cobra's enthusiasm with surprise.

"Haha, there's nothing to worry about. My daughter would marry eventually when she's older," Cobra replied, patting his chest with a smile.

"I see," Robin said, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "In that case, you definitely won't mind that your daughter is pregnant with Ikki's child."

"WHAT?!" Cobra, Koza, Chaka, and Pell exclaimed in unison, their jaws dropping.

The two royal guards practically teleported to Robin's side, dropping the newly awakened soldiers they had been attending to.

"Isn't this too soon? Princess Vivi is only sixteen!" Chaka protested.

"That's right!" Pell added. "Although Mr. Ikki is clearly a powerful man who has helped Alabasta, isn't it too early for children?!"

"The little girl I grew up with... is going to be a mother?" Koza muttered in shock.

"I'm... going to be a grandfather?!" Cobra stammered.

Seeing their stunned expressions, Robin smirked and turned to walk away from Alubarna.

'Captain Ikki's face will be very funny when he arrives,' she thought with amusement.

Cobra shook his head, watching Robin's retreating figure with a slight frown. Recalling what she had said earlier about the Poneglyph, hesitation flashed in his eyes.

After a moment, he hurried after her. "Ma'am, could you spare a moment to speak with me?"

Cobra glanced around at the increasing number of people regaining consciousness in the area. With Robin's help, they had captured many spies hidden among both the royal and rebel forces. Now that neither side intended to continue fighting, he could address other matters with peace of mind.

"Does King Cobra have something else to discuss with me?" Robin asked, turning to regard him curiously before noticing the crowds. She nodded in understanding. Cobra didn't want to reveal her identity in such a public place, which was why he had been referring to her as "ma'am" rather than by name.

"Please come with me," Cobra said, gesturing toward the rear of the castle.

Pell started to follow, but Cobra sent him to oversee the others instead. Trusting Robin, who had provided significant help, Pell nodded and withdrew.

"Where are you taking me, King Cobra?" Robin finally asked after they had walked to a secluded area.

"Robin, you mentioned earlier that you helped my daughter and Ikki because of the Poneglyph," Cobra said as he led her through the deserted corridor. "And Ikki promised to show you the Poneglyph, correct?"

"Captain Ikki did promise to let me see it, and this agreement—"

"Robin, may I ask why you want to see the Poneglyph?" Cobra interrupted.

"I'm pursuing the true history, of course! Don't worry, I have no interest in whether your country possesses an Ancient Weapon. The only thing that interested Crocodile was the weapon," Robin answered honestly, though uncertain why Cobra was asking.

"In that case, I will show you the hidden Poneglyph of this country," Cobra decided. "Captain Ikki has done this country a tremendous service, and he has also become Vivi's partner... no, her husband! That makes us family. Sooner or later, Ikki would see the Poneglyph anyway."

"Robin, since you said you are Captain Ikki's ally and have an agreement with him, I cannot let him fail to fulfill that promise. Come with me, and I will take you to the Poneglyph that Alabasta has been concealing. However, I hope that after you learn its contents, you will not reveal them to anyone."

Cobra's expression turned extremely serious.

Robin was momentarily stunned. 'Another Poneglyph? This is an unexpected surprise,' she thought, smiling as she nodded to Cobra.

With this opportunity to see another Poneglyph, Robin decided not to mention that Ikki had actually already fulfilled his agreement by showing her the Poneglyph in the desert.

A few minutes later, beneath the Alabasta Mausoleum, Robin ran her fingers over the ancient script on another Poneglyph, feeling amazed.

'Two Poneglyphs in one day,' she marveled silently. 'This hasn't happened in over a decade. Captain Ikki, you truly have a connection to these stones.'

Meanwhile, at Marine Headquarters...

A group of Marines sat together, listening attentively to Fleet Admiral Sengoku conducting an important meeting.

Suddenly, a knock sounded at the conference room door.

Sengoku paused his briefing and looked toward the entrance. "We're in the middle of a meeting. Any reports can wait until we've concluded, Marine."

"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, this is urgent news! Shichibukai Crocodile has been defeated in Alabasta!"

"What?! The Sand Crocodile was defeated?" Sengoku's eyes widened, and all the Marines in the room turned to stare at the messenger in surprise.