106 Aokiji Outburst

Hearing his words, Robin lowered her head without saying anything. Even though she tried to hide it a lot, those tears falling down her cheeks were unable to hide her emotions.

She was really conflicted after joining Straw Hats. She always felt like this crew was just the one for her.

But, that thought of her terrified her even more.

Because she didn't want this crew to suffer because of her. She hoped that such a thing would never happen.

Liam saw her emotions and didn't continue to talk to her.

After all, she needed some time to calm her emotions.

Instead, he went to Usopp and started working with him on those Seastone bracelets.

Just because they were in a hurry for training didn't mean everyone was going to start training.

Only Sanji and Zoro were crazily training while others were simply waiting for Usopp and Liam to finish those bracelets.

Since it would take a few more days and there was still a lot of time for the Upward Current to arrive, they were in no hurry.

While this was happening, the Smoker also arrived in Jaya and took all the pirates prisoner.

Smoker didn't bring any powerful marines so it was impossible for the marines to catch Straw Hat Pirates.

That being said, something unexpected happened. Smoker came with a strange letter for Luffy.

And, this letter was a letter for Luffy to become Shichibukai.

Two Days Ago,

"Are you sure this is a correct move?" Sengoku turned his head at Tsuru after hanging up the call and asked.

"Although I am not sure if they would accept it or not, I am pretty sure that it would be the best move from the Navy. To be blunt, Straw Hat Pirates are simply marines with the identity of a pirate."

Tsuru said without any hesitation.

Hearing her words, three people who were inside the room put disbelief in their eyes.

These three people were none other than Akainu, Kizaru, and Sengoku.

"Bwahahaha! That's my grandson." Hearing such a positive answer from his old friend, Garp couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"That being said, they are still pirates in the end. They are not the kind of people who would compromise like us." Tsuru continued.

"Humph! Pirates are pirates." Akainu clenched his fist and snorted.

"But, Tsuru-chan, Luffy will never agree to join Shichibukai. Your effort is fruitless." Knowing the stubbornness and his ambition, Garp knew that it was impossible for his grandson to agree.

"I know that. After all, he is your grandson. But, there is another person on his ship that can make a decision for his captain. If Liam manages to persuade his captain then there is a possibility of him being a Shichibukai." Tsuru answered.

"Then, why don't we send this position to him? If possible, then we might be able to break apart the Straw Hat Crew." Although Sengoku cared about his friend, he still didn't hesitate to use dirty tricks to take down a potential pirate group.

Garp's expression darkened. He also knew that if they succeed then it would be a disaster for Luffy. But, at the same time, he looked at Tsuru in confusion.

Tsuru shook her head and said.

"That's even more impossible than recruiting Luffy as Shichibukai."

"Why?" Sengoku asked.

"I asked Smoker about. Although Smoker doesn't know a lot about it, he confirmed one thing. Liam and the entire Straw Hats are deeply loyal to the point where he is even willing to do anything for his captain."

Tsuru explained.

"Damn! Such a bastard actually is no different than Beckman." Sengoku slammed the table and shouted in frustration.

On the Smoker's ship,

'Smoker, do you think it is possible for us to make Liam Shichibukai and break Straw Hats from the inside?'

When Tsuru asked him this question, Smoker couldn't help but remember his conversation with Liam while they were in the previous battle.

"Hey Liam, you are not only intelligent but also strong. Why do you stick with Straw Hat?"

This was something that had troubled Smoker for a while. He could feel that Liam was as strong as his captain but even so, he always followed Luffy's wish without any hesitation.

This kind of behavior was something he didn't understand.

"Because I know what kind of person Luffy is. Yes, he might be an idiot but, he has all the qualities to be my captain."

Liam said without any hesitation.

After he remembered that, he replied to Tsuru and told her that it was impossible to recruit Liam.

Two Days Later,

"Hey smoker, I understand that you want to invite our captain to become a Shichibukai but what do you mean by bringing an Admiral with you? Are you threatening us that if we don't become Shichibukai then you will destroy us?" Liam frowned upon using his Observation Haki and asked.

"What? Admiral?"

Upon hearing his words, everyone almost panicked. They have seen the power of the Vice Admiral. And, they knew that Admirals were several times stronger than Vice Admiral.

There is no way they can fight against Admiral.

Even Luffy who was usually carefree was a bit more serious.

"Alala! Your Observation Haki is quite strong." A chilled voice rang as a tall figure slowly walked out of the Marine ship cabin.

When this figure came out, the person who reacted the most was none other than Robin. She fell on her butt as she tried to back away with horror flashing in her eyes.

But, suddenly, she felt a warm hand on her shoulder.

"Don't worry, we will never let him do anything to you." Liam calmly spoke as he walked in front of her, shielding her field of vision.

"Although I don't know what happened to you, Liam is right. We won't let him do anything to you."

Luffy sprung next to Liam and slammed his fists together.

"You guys, we are not here to fight."

Smoker couldn't help but turn speechless upon seeing their fighting stance.

"He is right. I am not here to captain you. But, I was surprised to see you here, Nico Robin."

Aokiji spoke with a chilled tone. He then slowly walked down from the ship and said.

"It seems like I might have to make a move after all."

Hearing his words, Liam and Luffy got ready to make a move.

"Or not!"

Aokiji sighed.

"You are not making any sense." Straw Hats raised their hands and shouted.

But, suddenly Aokiji made his eyes turn sharp as he spoke.

"But, since you have Nico Robin in your crew, I can't ignore you guys. You have no idea what she....."

Just when he was about to tell them more about Robin, Liam interrupted.

"Cut the crap, Kuzan! You think your marine is god. Do you think you haven't done anything bad? Death of all women from south blue, slaughtering the entire town of Flevance, slaughtering the entire Ohara."

"I can keep on going if you want to listen. Your Marines have done no less evil than most pirates. So, don't talk crap like Justice in front of me."

Hearing his words, Aokiji's eyes narrowed. The chill almost burst out of his body as he spoke.

"How do you know so much?"

"Wait, what is he talking about?" Smoker couldn't help but feel flustered when he heard Liam's words. Although he was a marine, he hasn't heard a thing about slaughtering the entire town of Flevance or even about the incident of South Blue.

"You don't know?" Liam looked at him with surprise but suddenly remembered something.

"Oh, yes, you aren't even a Rear Admiral. With your sense of justice, Sengoku would never let you involve in those situations. Millions of lives have been killed by pirates."

"But, no less than a million innocent people have lost their lives in the hands of Marines."

"Alala! After telling me to shut up, why are you talking so much?"

Suddenly, a massive burst of ice burst toward Liam and others. It was extremely fast to the point where most of them couldn't even react.

[Gomu Gomu Ni- Red Hawk]

[Mini Galaxy Impact]

Luffy and Liam instantly reacted by pushing all of their Armament Haki into their fists. They used their strongest attack against the powerful flow of ice.

Bang!

Their attack landed against the burst of ice and crushed it into pieces.

Seeing this, Aokiji narrowed his eyes and the chill in his body began to grow.

"Wait, Admiral Aokiji, we are here to invite them into Shichibukai." Seeing such a powerful attack from Aokiji, Smoker instantly reacted and spoke.

"Alala! Sorry for the outburst." Aokiji took back the chill and apologized but there was not a single hint of apology in his eyes.

"Zoro, Sanji, take back everyone!" Luffy crossed his arms and spoke with a serious expression.