Chapter 236

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Robin tensed up, before Luffy spoke. "Hm… say Robin."

The girl looked up at the younger boy.

"Wanna join the crew?" He finished. Hearing it Ace and Sabo just laughed, while others facepalmed themselves and groaned. Masked Deuce was amused because he expected something like this, especially from the brother of Ace.

Robin didn't know if he was joking or not. She went into other details. "Honestly, you can blame me for what I did. But at the end of the day, I don't like to stay on the losing side. And I do know some information that would be of value, like where Crocodile is… and his weakness. I was hoping by sharing this, you would let me join your side."

"M-Miss All Sunday? You are betraying Crocodile-Chan here?!" Mr. 2 said, before promptly getting shut up by someone who waxed his mouth.

"Please, continue without this idiot." Mr. 3 said.

"Oh, did I mention that he was planning to use a bomb to blow up the capital…" Robin said, as Vivi paled, "Though you don't need to worry about that… with how short the time frame was… the bomb wasn't finished, and won't be for several days."

Vivi sighed upon hearing that, and she looked at Luffy, who seemed to be humming while scratching his chin. "Hmm… you didn't answer my request."

Robin blinked, not getting what the boy meant.

"Huh, it seems I have to say it again," Luffy sighed dramatically, before giving her a playful wink, "Wanna join the crew?"

Robin opened her mouth and closed it before she finally nodded, "I will be in your care then, captain."

"Shishishi… good, because if you refused, I would have refused your refusal. I'm just that stubborn." A few of them playfully snorted after hearing that.

"Hmm… captain, I have a request." It was Kuina who spoke. "I was going over a few things… and it seemed both Sanji and Zoro got their chance to fight. So please let me take care of Crocodile. I will not fail you, that I promise."

Robin wanted to say something along the lines of not underestimating the Warlord, but she held herself back.

"Hmm… but didn't you fight me, miss?" Ace asked, rubbing his chin.

Kuina gave him a look, before she smiled, "That was mostly a warm-up you could say."

"I was thinking of taking him myself, but… Sure you can take him. You have grown strong Kuina… just make it quick. I don't personally know a lot about Crocodile, but sand is his domain so stretching the fight too long won't do you any good," Luffy said. "And try to not cause too many casualties… we have a reputation to keep."

Kuina nodded, looking at Robin. "I hope you can bring me to Crocodile after having breakfast… it seems I have a Warlord to cut down."

Nico Robin nodded and didn't say anything. 'So this is the unconditional trust between crewmates… either they are too naive or they are onto something.' she said internally.

"I can't say I like this…" Vivi said, sighing, "But I will trust you on this one, Luffy."

"Shishishi… Well, something tells me to trust her," He said, before winking at Vivi, "And thanks for trusting my judgment… I mean trust issues are never good in a relationship. Or so I have heard."

Ace grinned, "A princess… never aiming for anything less it seems."

"Please brother, I'm not that shallow… I only look for beauty when choosing my future wives. I mean just look at Nami."

And now Ace became confused, as he looked at Sabo.

The blond in question patted his shoulder. "It will take time, but you will get it eventually."

Nami just rolled her eyes. But she did wonder what type of girl Luffy was into. She and Vivi weren't very different, and yet he was gunning for both. But then she shrugged, she didn't care that much, as long as he ended up choosing her of course.

Vivi was having similar thoughts, before she shook her head. Now wasn't the time for that.

Vivi huffed, glancing at Robin one last time. She could trust Luffy. "Fine… but remember I will be keeping my eyes on you."

"Great! Now, let's party! Sanji, cook us a feast! We have a new crew member!"

"Welcome to the crew, Robin-chwan!" Sanji said, "I will cook something special for you. Usopp, bring out the Merry. I have to take out the food."

"Here?" Usopp asked. "But we are in the middle of a desert?"

"Sure, food in the open desert should be quite fun," Luffy said. "I mean we have to show off a bit in front of our new crewmate."

"Yes, Usopp, bring it out." Gin nodded. "We have to show off in front of our new crewmate."

Coby looked at him, and wanted to ask a few questions. But the pink-haired pirate shook his head. Gin was always the loyal one.

"Bring out the ship? What ship?" Robin asked, befuddled, not getting what the others meant.

"Heh, you'll love it," Bartolomeo said.

"Prepare to be surprised…" Johnny started.

"…and be blown away by amazement." Yosaku finished.

Usopp puffed up his chest a bit, before taking out a cloth from his bag and throwing it in front, covering the view for just a second. As if he was showing a magic trick.

And with that, suddenly a large ship appeared out of nowhere, in the middle of the desert.

Usopp touched the ship, "Merry meet our newest crewmate, Nico Robin. She'll be joining us on the journey."

Robin wasn't much of a person of reactions, but even she was surprised. It was only then she noticed a small sea king perched on the shoulder of Hatchan. It seemed the crew had a lot of surprises. She chuckled wearily, 'What did I get myself into?'

"Shishishi… first let me introduce you to all of the crew," The captain said, "Then let's party!"