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Swoosh!
Auguro used Shunpo, and his figure instantly vanished from its original spot.
Spandam, pistol clenched in his hand, frantically urged Robin forward.
"Hurry up!"
He slammed the gun butt into Robin's lower back again. In reality, Robin wasn't moving slowly, but Spandam was too anxious and was venting his fear by constantly hitting and yelling at her along the way.
Finally, the two arrived at the second pillar of the Bridge of Hesitation.
"Quickly! Open the Gate of Justice for me!" Spandam yelled at the guards watching the pillar.
With the switch pressed, the Gate of Justice shuddered slightly, slowly opening a crack. The Gate of Justice was usually kept closed, and even when used, only a small opening was needed.
"Heh heh! Once I leave here and rendezvous with my father, no one will be able to snatch Pluton away!" Spandam was incredibly smug.
So what if your Auguro has a subordinate comparable to a Navy Admiral? Does he dare kill his way into the World Government's main base?
Thanks to his role in the Ohara Incident, Spandam's father had been promoted and was now a high-ranking official within the World Government. Otherwise, he couldn't have secured the position of CP9 Commander for the utterly useless Spandam. Once he reached his father's territory, even a Navy Admiral would have to kneel!
Just as Spandam was fantasizing about his wonderful future, a cold voice suddenly came from behind him.
"Spandam, where do you think you're running off to?"
Hearing that familiar voice, Robin's heart violently contracted, and an unspeakable emotion surged within her.
Spandam's body instantly stiffened. He laboriously turned his head.
A figure stood atop the first pillar, his eyes cold as ice, locked onto him. A sea breeze blew, making Auguro's Soul King Cloak billow freely, emphasizing his authority and nobility.
Auguro's gaze shifted to Robin beside Spandam, and his expression instantly softened.
"Robin. Leaving without a word is not a good habit! I'm here to take you home."
Robin felt a lump in her throat. How many years had it been? No one had spoken the word home to her. Even in her deepest dreams, she hadn't dared to wish for it!
"Bastard! You stop right there!"
Caught by Auguro, Spandam panicked. He immediately jammed his pistol against Robin's head. With a hostage in hand, Spandam's heart finally stabilized slightly.
He shouted harshly, "Auguro! I know your goal is also Pluton! I advise you not to make any rash moves, or I'll shoot her dead, and then no one gets anything!"
My goal is Pluton?
Even Auguro looked utterly bewildered. If he wanted Pluton, he would have moved back in Alabasta. Why wait until now! This fool clearly wanted Pluton to realize his own ambition and assumed everyone else thought the same!
Truly a man with no grand vision or capacity!
"Only a simpleton like you would treat Pluton like a treasure!" Auguro mocked without restraint. "If one single ship could defeat everything, the World Government wouldn't have needed 800 years to win the final victory!"
The only thing even the hidden ruler Imu considers a threat is the Sea King (Poseidon), who can control all Sea Kings!
That is the power of the sea, capable of overturning everything!
Having his ambition openly ridiculed as worthless by Auguro, Spandam's eyes instantly turned bloodshot.
"Bastard! You dare look down on me!"
Thunk!
Spandam vented all his rage onto Robin, slamming the gun butt hard into her forehead. Blood instantly began to flow from Robin's wound.
Auguro's eyes flashed with bone-chilling coldness. "Spandam, you seek death!"
Swoosh!
Soi Fon and the others landed simultaneously on the platform, their icy killing intent instantly enveloping Spandam.
Spandam couldn't withstand the pressure, and his legs immediately turned to jelly. He struggled to pull something from his chest, screaming maniacally.
"You all be quiet! Look at this!"
A gold-glittering Transponder Snail appeared in his hand.
Seeing it, Robin's pupils shrank to pinpricks.
"That's... a Buster Call!"
Spandam immediately laughed smugly.
"Haha! That's right! This is the Buster Call authority given to me by Admiral Aokiji!"
"If you dare to make a move, I will activate the Buster Call!"
"Auguro, I heard you recently refused the invitation to become a Warlord of the Sea!"
"Now you're causing chaos at Enies Lobby and provoking a Buster Call! With so many incidents happening at once, Auguro, what do you think the World Government and the Navy will do to you?"
"I think it wouldn't be excessive for Admiral Aokiji himself to personally lead a Super Fleet to suppress the rebellion!"
Spandam grew more and more triumphant. With the Buster Call in hand, he commanded the greatest power on the sea. Who would dare to make a move!
Admiral Aokiji!
The light in Robin's eyes immediately extinguished again. She knew the power of the Buster Call all too well, and if it were personally led by an Admiral, no one would be able to withstand it!
However, amidst Spandam's triumphant laughter, Auguro's expression remained unchanged. He spoke slowly, word by word.
"Spandam, release Robin, and I will leave you a whole corpse."
Spandam's laughter ceased abruptly. His entire body trembled violently with rage. This bastard! He still dared to threaten him! Did he truly think he wouldn't dare activate the Buster Call!
Just as Spandam was about to yell back furiously, Robin suddenly cried out.
"Stop!"
The scene instantly fell silent; even Spandam was momentarily unable to react.
Robin gazed at Auguro from afar. This was a man capable of bringing change to the world. Although she desperately wanted to see the peaceful and just world he spoke of, she absolutely could not allow Auguro to fall into ruin because of her!
She spoke softly, "Mr. Auguro, I am grateful that you came to save me!"
"But everything you're doing is a waste of time! I was already..."
"Nico Robin!"
Before Robin could finish, Auguro forcefully interrupted her. In the eyes of everyone present, Auguro's expression was calm, and his tone was steady.
"Before you make your decision, think carefully! Everyone must be responsible for their own choices, regardless of the outcome."
"What I say and what I do has long been destined to be incompatible with the World Government; it won't change because of one person."
"I am rescuing you because I choose to rescue you, and more importantly, because I can bear all the consequences!"
"No one's life is without value or can be casually given up, even for the sake of others!"
"Sometimes, what you believe to be goodwill is actually a disappointment of another's trust!"
"The choice is yours: abandon all hope alone, or choose to trust others and face this together."
"In any case, don't leave yourself with regrets!"
The scene was very similar to the original timeline, but Auguro's approach was different. He genuinely wanted to save Robin, but he would respect her choice. An adult must be responsible for their decisions!
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This is the Bonus chapter for 50 Power stones. Hope you enjoy reading the story.