48. Missed Fate!

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Just five minutes after Rob easily slaughtered the Hyena Pirates—

Bang!

The medium-to-large sailboat collided with the pirate ship, creating a loud noise. The captain of the sailboat, holding a long sword, shouted, "We've boarded! All members, assault! Cover that lord with all your strength! The end of the pirates is here!"

Following the captain's order, the crew of the medium and large sailing ship rushed onto the pirate vessel, wielding long swords, mops, pans, and other makeshift weapons, howling as they charged.

Upon boarding, they were met with a gruesome sight: severed heads, headless corpses, and the pungent smell of blood. This horrifying scene shocked the unprepared crew members.

"Ouch! So many corpses! Ugh..."

"Yeah! That head's eyes are staring at me! It's terrifying!"

"Ahh..."

"Sorry, I'm about to wet myself!" (T/N: That's what... *cough* nevermind)

The crew members, unable to handle the carnage, began to vomit, faint, or even lose control of their bladders. Only the captain and the officers of the sailing ship remained calm, clearly accustomed to such scenes.

Just as the crew was in disarray, Rob appeared before the captain, holding his blood-free Shinto. "Are you here to help, or do you want to share my treasure?" he asked.

Surprised by Rob's sudden appearance, the captain quickly recovered and bowed deeply. "We are here to help, Mr. Rob! We have no intention of coveting your treasure! Please don't misunderstand!"

Rob glanced at the captain, using his Observation Haki to sense his sincerity. Satisfied, he nodded. With a swift motion, he sheathed Shinto and addressed the captain, "I've dealt with all the pirates on this ship. Since you're here to help, please release the slaves imprisoned below deck and move their supplies and treasures to my ship. Any problem with that?"

Despite it being their first meeting, Rob didn't hesitate to give orders to these unexpected allies. After all, he wasn't a good person by nature and felt no guilt in taking charge to ensure his goals were met. The sailors, however, were relieved and eager to follow his directives.

"Hurry up and act!" the captain commanded his crew excitedly. "Release all the slaves in the cabin and arrange them on our ship. This ship can no longer sail! Then send all the treasures and supplies to Mr. Rob!"

After hearing the captain's order, the crew sprang into action. Meanwhile, Rob leisurely observed from the pirate ship, letting them handle the tasks.

More than ten minutes later, with a series of slashes from his blade, Rob cut through the hull of the pirate ship. The ship, along with the corpses of the pirates, sank to the bottom of the sea to feed the fish.

Slap!

Sheathing Shinto, Rob casually stood on the deck of the small sailboat and glanced at the medium-to-large sailboat. Finally, his eyes settled on the captain of the sailboat. "The task of sending those slaves away is up to you!"

The captain of the sailboat responded promptly, "Yes! Mr. Rob, leave it to me! Safe travels!"

With a wave of his hand, Rob took the rudder of the small sailboat, parting ways with the larger vessel.

On the medium-to-large sailboat, many slaves rescued by Rob waved goodbye to him as he sailed away. Amidst the crowd, three little girls stood at the railing, their clothes distinctly different from the others. Despite their unkempt appearance, it was clear they had fine features, especially the eldest, a girl slightly older than Robin, who was a budding beauty.

"Sister!" The little girl with green hair spoke earnestly to her sister, who had long, straight black hair. "I heard from people around that the grown-up's name is Rob, and he's a very famous young genius!"

The taller black-haired girl nodded and then turned to her sisters, whispering, "Sonia, Marigold, we must remember that lord's kindness! If it wasn't for him, we would have been sold to the world's nobles by those demons. Also, before disembarking, we must keep the stains on our bodies!"

Hearing their sister's words, the green-haired Sonia and the orange-haired Marigold nodded obediently. After this harrowing experience, they understood the dangers of the outside world and the importance of disguise until they found someone trustworthy.

If Rob had looked more closely before leaving, he would have recognized the identities of these three girls. They were none other than the future Seven Warlords of the Sea, the Boa sisters: Boa Hancock, Boa Sandersonia, and Boa Marigold. This unexpected encounter allowed Rob to save them from becoming slaves of the Celestial Dragons.

Due to Rob's negligence, he didn't have time to get to know the three sisters, and he left without realizing their identities. However, the sisters remembered Rob's kindness in rescuing them, ensuring their lives would be forever changed by this encounter. Though their paths diverged for now, their fates remained intertwined.

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