Chapter 125That terrifying talent and potential.How long has it been since he set sail, and he's already able to go back and forth with an Admirallike him.In a few more years, who on this vast sea will be able to stop him?Aokiji's expression completely darkened: "That's why I think your future is very frightening.""Ice Block, Pheasant Beak"He said no more, his right arm instantly enveloped in terrifying cold air, and he swung it forward fiercely!The condensed cold air transformed into an enormous, lifelike giant bird, emitting destructive coldness, letting out a silent shriek, and pounced towards Luffy with the terrifying might to freeze everything!Where the Ice Bird passed, the air condensed into ice crystals, and the grass was instantly covered with a thick layer of white frost!"Is that an Ice Bird?"Luffy's eyes narrowed, his Gear Second speed pushed to the limit, his figure flashing rapidly, narrowly avoiding the direct impact of the Ice Bird.The Ice Bird crashed into a distant forest behind him, instantly turning that area into a jungle of ice sculptures. He glanced sideways, "It wouldn't be good to get hit by that."On the cold-spreading coastline, the surrounding area was covered in a cold mist due to the large amount of cold air, obscuring visibility. Aokiji's attack was relentless; he leaped into the air, bringing his long sword down fiercely.But Luffy seemed to have eyes in the back of his head, for even in the impenetrable ice mist, he still blocked Aokiji's almost sneak attack."You have Observation Haki too, you're really scary.""Is that a compliment?""I suppose so." The ice mist currently enveloping Luffy was a result of Aokiji's ability, covering the surroundings.Not only did it obstruct vision, but it also carried extreme cold.An ordinary person would get frostbite just by touching it.But Luffy was no ordinary person; his current physical capabilities could already rival Aokiji's.This level of ice mist wouldn't harm him even if he stayed in it for a day and a night."I originally thought Robin was the most dangerous woman, but now it seems your level of danger is no exception.""Dangerous? Then add more to my bounty."Luffy forced Aokiji back with a Gum-Gum Jet Gatling.Aokiji exhaled a cold breath, looking at Luffy and saying, "The amount of a bounty doesn't just represent the strength of the criminal, but also their level of threat to the World Government.""At least in my opinion, your current bounty of two hundred million is too low!"Chapter 179: I will bear everything for Robin!Luffy and Aokiji stood in a tense standoff on the frost-covered grass, the atmosphere taut as a drawn bowstring.Aokiji suddenly changed the subject, his gaze falling on Robin behind Luffy:"Straw Hat, do you know? That woman behind you, Nico Robin, became a wanted criminal with a bounty of seventy-nine million Berries when she was only eight years old."Luffy silently watched Aokiji, his eyes cold.Aokiji continued: "Though a child, she survived shrewdly through betrayal and escape, relying on her extraordinary wisdom and ruthlessness.""She curried favor, used people, and barely survived in the cracks of the underworld until now. Do you think such a woman won't choose to betray again? It's just that this time, the hiding place she chose is you lot."Aokiji suddenly stopped, looking at Luffy, "Let's make a deal. Hand Nico Robin over to me. I'll let the rest of you go, out of respect for Vice Admiral Garp having looked after me back then."His answer was a fist.Without hesitation.This punch did not directly contact Aokiji but was an attack from a distance.The flowing Haki on Luffy's fist erupted into a shockwave.Bang!Caught off guard, Aokiji tilted his head, dodging the frontal impact, but the sharp Haki still grazed his cheek, leaving a faint bloodstain.Flowing Haki?His Haki mastery has reached this level already.Truly remarkable."What you said really made me super annoyed!"Luffy's expression was somewhat distorted by anger as he growled, "Shouldn't it be your World Government that needs to reflect? Why should an eight-year-old child have to endure all this?!"Or rather, making an eight-year-old child endure all this is something the World Government should take the blame for.Aokiji knew exactly what happened in Ohara.So, faced with Luffy's questioning, he was momentarily silent.Luffy stepped forward, his aura surging, and declared with resolute voice:"If there's any bad blood between you and Robin. From today onwards, no! From the moment Robinjoined our crew as my nakama, I will bear it all!"This was his resolve, the resolve of a Captain!Aokiji's facial muscles twitched slightly.Luffy's first half of the statement indeed touched some complex emotions deep within him regarding Ohara, but he remained outwardly calm, merely saying lightly:"That was truly an unfortunate conversation. Robinescaped from me once before, a long time ago.But you will soon learn how troublesome it is to have this woman with you. You will regret it.The best proof is that, to this day, all organizations or companions associated with Nico Robin have perished. Only she alone survived. Do you think this is some low-probability event?"This was Robin's fate.As a lone star, her identity from Ohara destined her to be an enemy of the World Government. Who in this world could possibly accommodate such a woman?Even someone as strong as Aokiji questioned himself.Not far away, Robin's body trembled upon hearing this.She didn't know if it was the surrounding cold making her body cold or Aokiji's words chilling her heart.Robin didn't refute him because what Aokiji said was not wrong.But Luffy didn't answer Aokiji's words either; he gave the most powerful answer with his actions!"Gum-Gum... Jet Gatling!"Luffy's attacks were like a furious storm, ceaseless!Rubber afterimages almost enveloped Aokiji, each punch imbued with powerful Armament Haki and the force of Gear Second.He would strike and withdraw, but the next second, he would reappear from a more cunning angle, at a faster speed!Aokiji calmly parried and dodged Luffy's attacks, all the while continuing to question: "Why is she the only one who survived? Do you really think you will be an exception?"Robin, nearby, bit her lower lip, her fingernails almost digging into her palms.Because what Aokiji said was, to some extent, true.Those organizations that had been associated with her had indeed been destroyed."That's all in the past!"Robin couldn't help but shout, her voice trembling slightly, "Now I...""The past is the past! The present is the present!"Luffy's voice interrupted her, firm and powerful, carrying undeniable trust, "You are our important nakama now! That's enough!"Robin froze, looking at Luffy's back, which remained upright even in the midst of fierce battle, shielding her from all doubts and dangers. An indescribable warm current instantly broke through the last ice seal in her heart.Aokiji chuckled, but there was a hint of coldness in his smile: "You're quite arrogant, aren't you?"But even the current Aokiji had never truly underestimated Luffy.This monstrous physique, this rapidly growing Hakistrength.He seemed to see in Luffy the shadow of the old man he respected and feared: Garp in his youth.However, he didn't believe Luffy could win.Because!He was an Admiral!Aokiji!One of the strongest forces standing at the pinnacle of this sea!"Then let's try it!"Luffy roared, his fists like burning meteors, slamming into Aokiji again, "Let's see if our crew is truly Robin's best home!"Aokiji swung his ice saber, clashing fiercely with Luffy's fist once more, sending ice shards and black-red sparks of Haki flying."Ice Ball!"Several rapidly spinning ice balls, emitting extreme cold, instantly condensed and shot towards Luffyfrom different directions!Luffy moved like lightning, weaving through the gaps between the ice balls. His Gum-Gum Fruitability allowed him to perform all sorts of unnatural evasive maneuvers, while also looking for opportunities to counterattack.He probably sensed Aokiji's intention.Did he want to freeze him?Dodging the ice balls, facing Aokiji's suddenly spreading extreme freezing aura, the intention was already very clear.Luffy's eyes suddenly widened, and a crimson glow burst forth from the depths of his eyes!At the same time, a black-red torrent, far more violent than before, erupted centered around him.The shockwave mixed with Haoshoku Hakidispelled the surrounding cold air."Such talent is truly terrifying."Aokiji was forced to lean back slightly by this aura, and the freezing air around him momentarily stagnated. He mused in a low voice:"Daring to take in and protect the woman who once defied the Buster Call. So, it's not surprising to have Haoshoku. Is this innate?"He scratched his fluffy curly hair, his face etched with the word 'trouble'.He wasn't particularly surprised by Luffypossessing Haoshoku Haki; it was unexpected, but logical.After all, he was Vice Admiral Garp's grandson, with extraordinary genes flowing in his blood.And if one carefully traced this man's trajectory since setting sail, whether it was challenging the East Blue overlord or confronting a Shichibukai, which of these feats didn't require an indomitable will and a king's demeanor to accomplish?Chapter 180: If I were a Marine, I'd be a ten-year veteran by nowIt's normal to have Haoshoku; it would be strange not to.Luffy heavily exhaled a cold, murky breath, clenching his fist covered in pitch-black Armament Haki.At this moment, all distracting thoughts were banished from his mind.Aokiji Kuzan, Logia Ice-Ice Fruit user, Marine's highest fighting force, Admiral... these titles and identities didn't need further consideration at this moment.So what if the opponent was one of the strongest at the pinnacle of the sea?Afraid?There was nothing to be afraid of!If one were to feel fear when facing a powerful enemy, one would die even faster on this vast and perilous sea.Luffy had come all the way from the East Blue, his conviction never wavering.Moreover, according to Aokiji, this guy was also the Marine who trained with his grandfather back then.What does that make him?A senior disciple?Isn't this current situation a perfect touchstone?He urgently wanted to measure what level of strength he had reached after such brutal training!And he wants him to hand over Robin?Pure delusion!
