Chapter 257: Aokiji Is Highly Interested in Robin's Challenge!

Gion is at Rifan's place.

If Rifan were to hear this, Tsuru didn't think Rifan would respond positively.

So she was worried that Rifan would do something to Gion because of this.

However, as soon as her voice fell, Gion's voice rang again on the other side of the den-den mushi.

"Akainu Admiral, please be careful of what you say, Rifan is by my side."

"He said he was interested in what you had to say."

"He also mentioned waiting until he's raised Nico Robin to the level of Marine Admiral."

"He hopes you'll be kind enough to enlighten him to see if Robin has the power of a Marine Admiral."

"Of course, Admiral Aokiji, who also participated in the Ohara Buster Call, can do it too!"

Akainu frowned suddenly when he heard this.

He wasn't afraid of Rifan; he was just worried that Rifan might endanger Gion and Hina at this moment.

Therefore, even though he felt that Rifan was arrogant, he only snorted coldly and didn't choose to reprimand Rifan for his arrogant remark.

But Aokiji, after listening to what Gion said, showed a very interested expression.

"Alala, do you want to challenge me?"

"This is really interesting."

"I'm also very interested in Nico Robin, who can defeat Smoothie in seconds."

"However, if it's just at this level, I don't think there's any way she can beat me."

Although Aokiji is known for his laid-back nature, he has the confidence to be one of the Marine's strongest combat forces.

One of the four sweet commanders, Smoothie was not a concern for Aokiji.

Though Nico Robin's victory over Smoothie had surprised Aokiji, he still believed he was superior to her.

Gion's words didn't end there.

After a while, her voice was transmitted to Sengoku and others through the den-den mushi once again.

"Kuzan, you better be more cautious."

"Rifan said he intends to train Robin in combat."

"If nothing goes wrong, I think she'll become even more powerful."

"Also, Mikita, who is with Rifan, has mastered Conqueror infusion."

"And Robin has now awakened Conqueror's Haki too."

"Perhaps it won't be long before you see a Nico Robin who possesses formidable combat skills, a powerful Devil Fruit ability, and the ability to use Conqueror infusion."

After Gion finished speaking, she cast a deep look at Rifan, who was rubbing her belly.

Although Rifan didn't say it, Gion had some extensive speculations about Robin's development. She even imagined Robin using Conqueror's Haki in her battles, as seen in her fight against Smoothie today.

Rifan noticed Gion's gaze but didn't say anything. He just smiled, turned around, and walked toward the platform where various ointments were placed.

"I see. So, Rifan is still teaching Nico Robin combat and Conqueror's infusion... Wait, Gion, what did you just say?!"

"Mikita has mastered Conqueror Infusion?!"

Aokiji, who was sighing, suddenly had a gleam in his eye and asked Gion in surprise.

In the office, the rest of them were equally astonished.

"Gion, are you serious? Mikita has really mastered Conqueror Infusion!?"

Sengoku's eyes widened as he asked.

"Marshal Sengoku, I know this is very surprising."

"But I saw it with my own eyes before being turned to stone."

"That woman used the same area of effect as Rifan!"

"So, although Hancock was ultimately defeated by Rifan."

"I believe Mikita has the power to defeat Empress Hancock."

Gion said solemnly. She even felt it. Rifan chose to defeat Hancock himself in the end because he was concerned that Mikita might severely harm Hancock or even kill her, and therefore, Rifan had no chance to capture the most beautiful woman in the world.

"It's kind of scary right now."

"Should I say as expected of the first mate of the Black Pearl Pirates?"

Kizaru sighed with the corner of his mouth tilted. Although it was risque, Kizaru truly felt Mikita's power this time.

"Has Mikita also mastered the same Conqueror's Haki as Rifan?"

"If Nico Robin gains such power in the future, we need to take them seriously."

"However, can the technique of Conqueror Infusion be taught?"

Aokiji raised his eyebrows and looked curiously at Sengoku, the only one in the room who had awakened the Conqueror's Haki.

Unfortunately, Sengoku had no way to answer Aokiji's question. Because even he had not mastered such a skill as Conqueror Infusion!

Sengoku frowned and quickly processed the information Gion had shared. After a while, he hesitated slightly and asked Gion:

"Gion, has Rifan revealed how he teaches his partners? Or is it possible for him to disclose his teaching methods?"

Hearing this, Gion looked at Rifan, who had come over with the ointment. She knew that Sengoku was directing the question to Rifan, not herself.

"Do you want to know my teaching method?"

"It's alright, but my fees are quite steep."

"I don't think you Marines can afford the price."

"Even if you know, and even if I'm willing to teach, you might not have anyone willing to come to me for training."

Rifan thought of the content about "shared fruit" and "replication fruit" that he had fabricated when talking to Kalifa earlier. He said with a smile on his face.

Rifan's sudden comment surprised Sengoku and the others. But soon, Sengoku reacted.

"Rifan, from what you're saying, are you willing to reveal your 'teaching plan'?"

"Are you even planning to use this 'teaching plan' to help train Marines?"

"If that's the case, why don't you tell me, what kind of compensation do you want from us?"

Sengoku asked in surprise. Because of Robin and Mikita's performance, he was especially interested in how Rifan guides others in their training. In his opinion, if the price Rifan mentioned wasn't too outrageous, it was not impossible for him to consider a deal with Rifan. After all, it wasn't just about understanding Rifan's abilities and methods to make his partners stronger; it was even possible to have Rifan help train a formidable Marine!

"This..."

Rifan put his elbows on Gion's thighs and thought while moving.

He had invented his abilities. He also had the idea of revealing some fabricated abilities to the Marines through Hina. At this time, Sengoku came over to ask again, and Rifan immediately had other considerations in his mind.

Not long after, he would develop Gecko Moria into his own subordinate pirate group. The Marines, on the other hand, might not want to see such a situation happen. Perhaps they would have other plans for Gecko Moria, who had lost his Shichibukai position. This was naturally not what Rifan wanted to see.

"Rifan, what do you want?"

Sengoku saw that the other end of the den-den mushi had fallen silent, so he couldn't help but ask.

"Marshal Sengoku, if I say I want a Devil Fruit, you probably won't agree, just like last time."

"In that case, how about I ask you to make a promise?"

Rifan laughed.

"A promise?"

Hearing the mention of a promise from Rifan again, Sengoku was genuinely surprised. After all, he had already broken agreements with Rifan twice before.

"What kind of promise do you want, Rifan?"

"Well, I haven't thought about it yet."

"Huh?"

"Hehe, don't worry, Marshal Sengoku. Anyway, I haven't given you any information from my side, have I?"

"So, you plan to give us information after you've decided on the conditions?"

"That's right. Don't worry, I will think about it after the call is over. I believe I will give you an answer in a short time."

After Rifan finished speaking, the corner of his mouth formed an even wider smile.

He had already decided to wait until he successfully developed Moria into the captain of his subordinate pirate group. Then he would share the fabricated ability information with the Marines through Hina.

"Okay, it's time to end this call. I still have some unfinished business with Gion that needs to continue. Speaking of which, Ms. Gion, do you want to use this essential oil for tanning, or this essential oil for whitening?"

Rifan's words were transmitted verbatim to everyone in the Marine Marshal's office through the speaker. Originally, they had been thinking about Rifan and the Black Pearl Pirates' intelligence issues. So Rifan's last words left Tsuru and Tokikake momentarily stunned.

"Tanning, whitening?"

"Wait, Rifan, what are you doing to Gion!?"

Tokikake stood up, walked quickly to Sengoku, and spoke into the microphone.

"A voice I've never heard before. Who am I talking to?"

Rifan asked, slightly puzzled.

"I'm Tokikake!'"

"I see, you're a Marine Admiral candidate as famous as Gion. I've heard that you confessed your love to Gion a hundred times, but you were rejected every time."

"Damn it, I was just temporarily rejected. You mentioned 'tanning' and 'whitening' just now, right?"

"That's right, Gion and I discussed it. We'll help each other apply skincare products to each other body. Is there a problem with that?"

"It's a big problem you bastard! I didn't get such a chance even though I confessed to Gion a hundred times!"

"It's you who didn't get that opportunity, so it's different from my situation. It shouldn't be your business if I apply skincare products for Gion."

"It's my business. I'm Gion's suitor. I've confessed my love a hundred times!"

"But you failed, didn't you? Plus, let me advise you, don't be a licking dog, or you might end up with nothing."

"Bastard! Who are you calling a dog!?"

"I'm just offering some advice. It's okay if you don't listen. Besides, if there's nothing else, I'm about to start hanging up the call. Btw, I've already applied the oil to my hands."

"Damn it, stop you bastard!"

"What if I don't stop?"

"Asshole, I want to challenge you! I want to challenge you!"

"Is that so, a challenge from the Marine Admiral candidate? Well, I accept your challenge. When I become a Shichibukai, I will come to you."

"Okay! I will make you regret it when the time comes! Rifan, if you lose, you're not allowed to go near Gion anymore, do you understand?!"

"If you can defeat me, on the other hand, if you lose, please don't pester Ms. Gion anymore."

"Asshole!"

Rifan's words infuriated Tokikake. He even forgot that Rifan's strength might have reached a level that he couldn't handle.