"—Rayleigh!"
Luffy fell silent, his usually cheerful face turning serious!
He had seen everything that happened on Sabaody Archipelago. Akainu was different from Kizaru; Akainu was someone who couldn't tolerate the slightest speck of dust in his eye.
Perhaps Kizaru would hesitate to attack him due to his grandfather's relationship, but Akainu definitely wouldn't; he would only do everything in his power to eliminate him!
He had witnessed Akainu's battle with Rayleigh. Akainu was like a madman, completely disregarding his injuries, and he also possessed the Mag-Mag Fruit, which had the strongest single-target attack!
If Rayleigh hadn't stopped Akainu, there was no doubt... he would have died!
What truly moved him was that Rayleigh had genuinely risked his life... If he had arrived even a moment later, Rayleigh would truly have died!
"Rayleigh... where is he??"
Luffy's voice was a bit hoarse!
"Medical Department. He still can't get out of bed!"
As soon as these words were spoken, "Zzzzzzz!"
Blue electrical arcs shot out of the window, not stopping for a moment... "Luffy??" Sabo anxiously followed him.
"Wait, let them talk. Aren't you going to rescue someone? Now, let's discuss the plan!"
Dragon picked up the teacup on the table and took a light sip!
...Medical Department.
A white-haired old man struggled to sit up from the bed.
"Thank you for taking care of this old man these past few days!" Rayleigh looked at the Little Nurse who was bringing him food.
"No, the leader said you are his benefactor and must be well taken care of!" The Little Nurse didn't know that this one-armed old man was the famous Silvers Rayleigh, the "Dark King"!
These past few days, she had been meticulously caring for him with respect and pity.
The Little Nurse placed the food on the table by the bed.
"Let me help you!"
"No need, I still have that much strength!"
Rayleigh propped himself up with his right hand, stood up from the bed, walked to the table, and slowly sat down on the stool, picking up food with his remaining right hand!
"Could you please step out for a moment? I don't want anyone to see me in such a sorry state!"
A flicker of struggle and worry crossed the Little Nurse's face, but in the end, she walked out!
Soon after, the door was pushed open again!
Rayleigh turned his head, his wise eyes fixed on him, then a faint smile appeared.
"That hat suits a spirited man very well!"
"Uncle Rayleigh!!"
Looking at the old man with an empty left sleeve in the simple room, Luffy's eyes were a little moist. "I... I'm not worth it...!"
"—There's no such thing as worth or not worth!" Rayleigh put down his chopsticks, interrupting Luffy! A sharp glint flashed in his cloudy old eyes.
"You are the man Silvers Rayleigh truly acknowledges!... I am willing to fight for you!!"
"Luffy, our adventure ended long ago!... I think it's worth it to exchange my old bones for a hope for the world!"
"Drip!"
Tears streamed down his cheeks, falling uncontrollably to the ground!
Luffy frantically wiped his face with his arm, his reddened eyes revealing determination and resolve.
"Uncle Rayleigh, don't worry, I will definitely find a way to save you!!"
Rayleigh looked at the fragile yet strong young man before him. No matter how strong he became, he was still a young man under 18 who had only been at sea for two months!
He nodded gently, "—I'll wait for you!"
...Luffy walked out of the medical department, his mood very complex!
'System, you should have a way, right?'
'You definitely do, right?'
'Please... just this one thing!'
[Ding]
Luffy sighed softly. Regardless, this kindness must be repaid!
Luffy looked towards the headquarters. There was still an urgent matter that needed to be dealt with!
...Luffy pushed open the door with a "bang," only to see that there was an additional person in the room.
Her dark green wavy hair fell to her shoulders, bangs lightly covered her brows, and her almond eyes were calm and sharp. She wore a simple cropped top and trousers, her skin fair, and her lips a light pink!
"Robin?!" Luffy exclaimed in surprise.
"Luffy! Why are you here??" Robin turned her head, her uniquely charming blue-black pupils shining with joy!
Luffy: ??
This is my home, isn't it??
"But, Luffy! Why have you grown so much taller?" Robin suddenly leaned in, bringing with her a faint, elegant fragrance!
"Huh??" Luffy's eyes widened.
It seemed so! He, who was originally shorter than Robin, was now almost the same height!... He hadn't even noticed.
A sweep of Observation Haki confirmed it! Okay! 174 became 185. It must be the work of the lineage factor!
Dragon and the other two silently watched this scene, realizing they were outsiders.
A strange light flickered in Dragon's eyes. With a flip of his rough hand, a green wind enveloped the three, and they instantly vanished from the spot... In the room, only Luffy and Robin remained!
The departure of Dragon and the others naturally couldn't escape the two.
Robin's blue-black eyes, shimmering with emotion, looked at Luffy. She gently wrapped her arms around Luffy's waist, her voice softly coming through.
"I originally thought I wouldn't 'care,' but I didn't expect that I 'do' care quite a lot!"
"Sister Robin...!" Luffy was no longer the clueless single man he once was; he naturally understood what she meant!
Then,
"Mmm!"
Luffy's eyes widened. He felt his lips being sealed.
It was a touch-and-go, giving Luffy a dreamlike sensation of reaching the peak of a mountain.
A shy blush suffused Robin's cheeks. She avoided his gaze, not daring to meet Luffy's eyes.
At this moment, Luffy also came back to his senses. Looking at Robin's shy and uneasy appearance, he no longer hesitated after understanding her feelings. [So be it if I'm a scumbag!]
Luffy reached out and embraced Robin's slender waist, forcefully and swiftly kissing her lips, prying open her teeth, and kissing her deeply.
Hot and lingering.
Robin's mind instantly went blank.
She could only obediently wrap her arms around his neck.
One second,
Two seconds,
Three seconds,
Robin felt her body go numb and tingly, as if she had lost all strength.
The focus of her pupils became scattered, she closed her eyes... and gradually became lost in passion.
Until a certain moment, their lips parted, and a "silver thread" hung between their mouths.
Robin opened her hazy eyes, panting, trembling all over, her legs numb, and she collapsed weakly into Luffy's arms!
"So, you still like me!" A hint of cunning showed in Robin's eyes. She smiled, her eyes curving, just like a mischievous kitten who had stolen a fish.
"Uh...!" Luffy looked a bit embarrassed, but he couldn't just pull up his pants and pretend not to know her, could he?!... He could only hope that a Shura scene wouldn't happen.
Robin nestled contentedly in Luffy's arms, the scent of hormones lingering in the air, making her feel the gentle warmth of home.
"Oh, right, um, how many times have you kissed her?" Robin suddenly asked.
"Ah...?" Luffy, who was immersed in Robin's alluring and mature body, was suddenly caught off guard by the question, and he stammered in reply:
"It should be seven... seven times, I guess?"
"Seven times?" Robin glared at him fiercely, a competitive glint flashing in her eyes.
"Um... Sister Robin, don't, don't be impulsive!"
Luffy was a little nervous, seeing Robin's competitive spirit clearly aroused.
Luffy: Õ_Õ
"Mmm!"
However, this kind of thing... was clearly not something Luffy could decide!
...Nearly half an hour later,
Luffy sat on the luxurious sofa, emanating Robin's unique lily-like scent, pure, fresh, and elegant!
Robin, meanwhile, was holding Luffy's left arm, her head gently resting on his shoulder, her brows showing the joy of victory!
Luffy picked up the den den mushi.
'It's time to contact them!'
...