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Robin was stunned. Was her supposed "good intention" actually a disappointment of others' genuine feelings?
Yes!
Everyone had risked incurring the wrath of the World Government to come to Enies Lobby. Was it all just so she could tell them: Go back! I want to die!
Nami quickly added, "That's right, Robin! If you give up, you lose everything! Don't you still have your dream of deciphering the Poneglyphs?"
"As long as you're alive, there's hope! And I trust Auguro-sama; they can definitely help you achieve your dream!"
Tears welled up in Robin's eyes. Was this what it felt like to have comrades?
"Damn it! You scum of the sea, stop your treacherous whispering!"
Spandam was furious, slamming the pistol hard against Robin's temple.
"Tell them to scram immediately! That way, you might all still save your lives! Don't forget I still have the Buster Call!"
However, under the threat of the gun, Robin did not surrender. Instead, she lifted her head and cried out loudly.
"Please! I want to live!"
Robin's desperate plea was like a signal, and Spandam's face became incredibly distorted.
"Bastard! You're asking for death!"
He tightened his finger, ready to pull the trigger.
Oomph!
A dominant and sharp aura, like a crushing tsunami, swept over him.
Conqueror's Haki: Soul Blade!
Auguro infused the Conqueror's Haki with the unique Reiatsu of a Soul Reaper, forming a razor-sharp soul attack!
"Aoww!"
The weakling Spandam couldn't withstand the shock of the Conqueror's Haki, let alone Auguro's specially enhanced Soul Reaper version. He instantly rolled his eyes and collapsed, howling in pain. Given his negligible strength, even if he didn't die from that blow, he would surely suffer indelible long-term after-effects!
Auguro used Shunpo to flash beside Robin, searched Spandam's body for the key, and unlocked the Seastone handcuffs on Robin's wrists.
"Thank you!" Robin choked out.
Auguro shook his head, offering a slight smile.
"Aren't we comrades?"
Robin smiled back.
"Yes! We are comrades!"
Ding!
Just then, a system notification sounded in Auguro's mind.
[Congratulations to the Host for recruiting an Epic-level Talent. Award: Epic-level Draw Ticket!]
After all that, Robin had finally recognized Auguro and the others from the bottom of her heart.
"Robin, that's wonderful!" Nami hugged Robin, genuinely happy for her.
"Hanatarō, treat Robin's injuries!" Auguro said softly.
"Yes, sir!"
Yamada Hanatarō carefully checked Robin's wounds. Fortunately, although she looked miserable, most of the injuries were superficial; there was no need to worry. He performed Kaido (Healing Spell) with his hands, and the shimmering green light made Robin feel a refreshing coolness as the pain rapidly subsided.
Zzzzzz...
Just then, a strange sound suddenly reached everyone's ears. Auguro looked down and saw that the gold Transponder Snail in Spandam's hand had been activated! It must have been accidentally triggered when he fell to the ground!
"Oh no! The Buster Call has been activated!" Robin's face turned ashen.
Even Auguro showed a look of surprise. Is this the world's power of correction? Does Enies Lobby have to be destroyed by a Buster Call?
At the Navy Headquarters
In the communication room, a silver Transponder Snail was frantically emitting signals. The duty Navy soldier was stunned, as this device hadn't rung in twenty years!
"Alert! Alert!"
Snapping out of his shock, the soldier immediately pulled the highest-level alarm switch, and the entire Navy Headquarters erupted in chaos.
"Who initiated the Buster Call?" Fleet Admiral Sengoku asked with a grave expression.
"Report! The signal originates from the Buster Call authorized by Admiral Aokiji! The target is... Enies Lobby!"
"What did you say?"
Sengoku was utterly dumbfounded. Aokiji had reported authorizing the Buster Call for Spandam. Now, his mind was filled with one thought: Is Spandam insane?
That's Enies Lobby!
Can the Buster Call even be used there?
Unfortunately, according to the strict rules of the World Government, a Buster Call, once initiated, could not be stopped. Sengoku immediately ordered the fleet to assemble while simultaneously trying to communicate the situation to the World Government.
The basic configuration of five Vice Admirals and ten warships was quickly assembled. As in the original timeline, the five Vice Admirals were Onigumo, Yamakaji, Dōberman, Strawberry, and Momonga.
Onigumo, having received careful medical treatment, had largely recovered from his injuries. He looked at the assembled group and spoke.
"Who will be the commander for this Buster Call?" Of the five Vice Admirals, one had to take charge. Onigumo wanted the commander position. The Buster Call was too brutal, and except for a hawk-like officer such as himself, others might make mistakes!
The other four remained silent. They genuinely did not wish to serve as the commander for the Buster Call. The resolve to completely annihilate everything, regardless of innocent life, was not something everyone could easily commit to.
Buru buru!
Just then, the Transponder Snail on the battleship rang. When the call was connected, a sluggish figure appeared before everyone.
"I'll be the commander this time."
"Admiral Aokiji!"
Everyone immediately stood at attention.
Onigumo asked, "Admiral Aokiji, why are you being deployed? Is there a particularly difficult enemy?" Even for a Buster Call, it was rare for an Admiral to be deployed.
Aokiji still looked half-asleep.
"Can't be helped. Enies Lobby is being invaded! Some incredible individuals showed up! Spandam activated the Buster Call before losing contact."
"Incredible individuals?" The five Vice Admirals looked serious. To be rated as such by an Admiral meant they were truly formidable opponents!
"Ah! Refusing the Warlord of the Sea invitation only to invade Enies Lobby right afterward. Truly bold!"
Because Spandam had contacted the World Government before escaping and had exaggerated the strength of Auguro's group, not only was the Buster Call targeting Enies Lobby not canceled, but an order was given for an Admiral to personally oversee the operation.
"I'm already near Enies Lobby. I'll go check the situation first. You all catch up as quickly as possible!"
With that instruction, Aokiji immediately hung up.
After hearing Aokiji's words, Onigumo's face darkened slightly. Refused the Warlord invitation? That must be Auguro! The news of Auguro's invitation had already circulated among the Navy brass.
"Heh heh! I didn't think I'd get a chance for revenge! Auguro, this time, I will ensure your complete annihilation!" Onigumo swore silently. Soi Fon, who defeated him in one blow, was strong, but with Admiral Aokiji in command, they were more than a match for the enemy's high-end fighting power. Coupled with the Buster Call fleet, eliminating this pirate group was a certainty!
Inside Enies Lobby, news of the Buster Call's activation had spread through the World Government staff.
Jabra woke up the rest of the CP9 team, urging them to retreat quickly. Bruno, ignoring his fractured state, opened a spatial door in the air, sending the group onto a nearby naval ship at the harbor.
"Is that Spandam crazy? He didn't even notify us to evacuate before triggering the Buster Call!" Jabra cursed angrily while starting the ship.
Bruno sneered. "That bastard only cares about his own promotion; he never thought about us!"
Recalling their experience in Water Seven, the usually dull Bruno now harbored strong resentment toward Spandam and even the World Government!