I Have Been Sleeping Among Pirates For A Hundred Years

"that is……"

Looking at what Joel was holding, Robin's expression suddenly became serious.

"What's wrong? A knowledgeable archaeologist shouldn't have seen the life card, right?"

Joel slowly picked up the life card between his two fingers and let it sway in the wind.

When it comes to being identified by strangers, the Robin of the past would have vigilantly opened the distance between the two parties, leaving enough room for him to escape.

But at this moment, she was deeply attracted by the life card in Joel's hand, and she couldn't help but take a step forward.

Red vein-like threads appear on the surface of this life card, forming several lines of font on the left side of the card, presenting the detailed information of its owner.

Name: Caribu

Treasure: Marsh Fruit

Tyrant: None

Genus: None

In the center of the life card is a pattern composed of red lines.

In the pattern, Caribu stretches out his tongue and laughs, looking lifelike.

In the lower right corner of the life card is a series of information such as the owner's gender, age, and height.

"If I remember correctly, this should be the life card of the First Generation. How...how do you have such a thing?"

Robin shifted his confused gaze from the life card to Joel's face.

She had browsed through the history of the origin of life cards in books.

This is a creation that was spread on the ocean more than a hundred years ago.

Although the specific origin time and source are unknown, it is recognized in the current academic community as a product of Devil Fruit's ability.

Although it originated from Devil Fruit, due to its versatility of "tracking" and "individual detailed information", it was used for in-depth research by private scientific research organizations at the time, and was successfully reproduced.

After several iterations, the craftsmanship of the Life Card became simple enough to be produced once one masters the principles.

It's just that the functions of today's life cards are far from comparable to those of First Generation.

However, the significant lowering of the threshold has made it widely spread on the sea, which can be said to have changed the pattern of the sea to a certain extent.

"If I said I made it casually, would you believe it?"

Joel said with a half-smile.

"How is it possible... that kind of production method has long been lost. Even a craftsman like Grandmaster cannot make it, let alone casually..."

brush!

Before Robin finished speaking, a burst of dark red light flashed against her cheek, and the fierce aura almost engulfed her body in a flash of lightning.

Then when she came back to her senses, she saw Joel in front of her twirling a few strands of hair in his hand, intertwining with the bright red viscous liquid secreted from his hand, like a spider web, forming a rectangular shape in the blink of an eye. red paper card.

"The brain may forget something, but the body retains the memory and presents it."

Joel said, looking down at the life card about Robin in his hand with interest.

Name: Nicole Robin

Treasure: Flower-Flower Fruit

Tyrant: None

Genus: none

In addition to the portrait of a beautiful woman in the center of the life card, the detailed information below also shows Robin's measurements, blood type and zodiac sign, and even his favorite food, bounty, etc.

"It's obviously just a life card, but it can feed back all the information about its owner. What kind of ability can do this..."

Robin couldn't help but take a deep breath, stared at the life card that had just been made in Joel's hand with a headache and said:

"It's true that you didn't deceive me, but it's really not reassuring for your information to be mastered by a stranger..."

Moreover, the life card is held in the hands of others, which means that one's whereabouts are exposed to the other person's eyes at all times.

"But for treasure hunters, it would be quite pleasant to get such a priceless life card..."

Joel said with great interest, "After all, its owner is the only archaeologist who can interpret ancient texts today, Nico Robin."

Robin did not frown, but tried hard to calm down:

"Now that you know my identity, do I want to thank you for just making a life card instead of attacking me..."

"There's no need to thank you. Treasure hunters are only interested in rare things."

"A treasure hunter who can easily create First Generation life cards...?"

Robin looked at Joel with twinkling eyes, but Joel didn't intend to explain more on this matter. He just shrugged and said:

"Instead of caring about such insignificant things, I think you have more important things to do, right?"

Although it was not a trivial matter, after hearing this, Robin couldn't help but look up at the sky. She remembered the important mission of her trip - to find the lost fourth gem.

Joel looked at Robin and said calmly:

"I'm a little curious about what an archaeologist would do on the ruins of an ancient kingdom. If you are willing to take me, a boring treasure hunter, with you on the next journey, then I can exchange this life card with you. Back to you."

Robin didn't answer immediately.

It is very unwise to refuse a request from someone who is far more powerful than yourself.

What's more, her intuition vaguely told her that the other party might also have the information she wanted.

Just as Robin opened his mouth, a figure came galloping from a distance, and the inexplicable anger on his body could be felt even from a distance.

"Stay away from my beloved Miss Robin!!!"

Along with the words from far and near, a sharp kick suddenly appeared above Joel, pressing down heavily!

Joel raised his elbow lightly, placed it on top, and instantly collided with the kick.

Under the gravity, the dust on the entire ground shook uncontrollably.

"What……!"

In the astonished look on the visitor's face, Joel raised his arms, clasped the opponent's calf, and swung it outward.

He threw it as if it was a heavy weight, but the person flew backwards quickly and suddenly hit a towering tree dozens of meters high behind him.

boom!

The tree made a loud sound like thunder, and sawdust and sawdust were flying all over the sky.

"Mr. Chef...are you okay?"

Robin looked into the smoke with a worried expression.

"Of course, it's okay!"

Sanji walked out of the smoke with some embarrassment. As if to prove something, he lit a cigarette and calmly blew out a smoke ring before saying slowly,

"This powerless attack alone cannot hurt me."

"But……"

Robin looked at Sanji's forehead, pursed his lips, and said, "You're bleeding."

Sanji wiped away the blood stains from his forehead to his chin from the corner of his eyes, and said calmly:

"It was just a ketchup spilled in my pocket, you know it's normal for a cook to carry some dipping sauce...

But it’s not important, Miss Robin, you’d better leave quickly and leave this guy to me! "

During the search for the fourth gem, he volunteered to form a group with Robin, and after getting rid of all the soldiers who were chasing him, he followed the footsteps and caught up.

But after seeing Joel from a distance, he felt the danger unleashed by the other party, so he launched the attack without any hesitation.

"Mr. Chef, I think... maybe there is no need to have a meaningless fight."

Robin glanced at the interested look on Joel's face, then looked at Sanji, and spoke out to persuade him.

"No, Miss Robin, you don't know how dangerous this man is!"

Sanji put out the cigarette butt and said seriously, "Both his figure and appearance...are so perfect!

A man like this, no matter where he appears, will make countless women fascinated by him. I will never allow such a dangerous thing to happen! ! "

Looking at Joel, who was more than two meters tall and with a majestic figure, he gritted his teeth.

"..."

Robin, who knew the chef's nature well, rubbed his forehead helplessly, and then said to Joel, "Mr. Treasure Hunter, if I agree to the request you just made, can I forgive Mr. Chef's reckless behavior?"

"It doesn't matter, I don't hate the excitement."

Joel looked at Sanji with a half-smile, the cook's character was indeed very distinct.

"Miss Robin, what did you agree to? Could it be... could it be!"

There was a look of shock and unwillingness in Sanji's pupils.

"We just agreed to form a temporary team. Don't think about strange things, Mr. Chef."

Robin said with a smile, but there seemed to be a cannibalistic haze on his forehead.

"……I see."

Sanji nodded in understanding, then glanced at Joel with a cold expression.

"Since Miss Robin has said so, of course I will not object... But with me as the Flower Knight here, if you still want to take Miss Robin's idea, you'd better give up as soon as possible!

Wait...I'm talking to you, don't ignore me! ! "

Joel pretended not to hear and plucked his ears and looked at Robin: "So, where to go next?"

"Well...now that you've come to this island, you must also know the legend of the Seven Star Sword, right?" Robin was not in a hurry to answer, but said as he walked.

Joel said casually: "The legend of the Seven Star Sword that I heard back then may be completely different now. Please tell me about it."

"Back then", "Today"...

Although Robin felt a little strange about Joel's wording, he did not ask further questions. He just recounted the story described in the ancient texts at the ruins of Aska Village:

"Probably a thousand years ago...

On an ominous night in the distant past, three princes of Askar met a beautiful witch and fell in love with her at the same time.

In order to compete for their beloved woman, the three princes took out the seven-star sword that proved the throne, and started an ugly fight with each other. The earth and the ocean also cried as they absorbed the sorrow and resentment of countless innocent victims.

Then, the Seven-Star Sword, which absorbed the resentment and blood of countless people, attracted killing and destruction, and turned into a cursed demon sword, causing the complete destruction of the Askar Kingdom.

However, this is not over yet.

The Seven Star Sword caused wars again and again in the form of blood sacrifices. The wars spread throughout this sea area, turning the sea into a world dominated by darkness.

So, in order to remove the blood and hatred from the Seven Star Sword and save everyone, the miko gave her life.

The three princes who witnessed this scene finally repented and prayed to God.

So they got three gems from the gods of Askar, and sealed the power of the Seven Star Sword that became the demon sword.

However, on the night when the red full moon comes once in a century, the sealed demon sword will awaken and release its demonic power, attracting countless villains to fight for it.

Only by setting up a barrier with three clean sacred gems can the power of the demon sword be sealed again. "

"This legend that has been accumulated for countless years has not changed much..."

Joel asked, "What then?"

"Then the cursed demon sword was awakened again, and the three gems were also taken away. Although two of them were recovered by my...companions, one of them is still missing."

Robin's expression was obviously a bit unnatural when she mentioned "companion", but she quickly returned to her original tone and continued,

"Fortunately, I made a new discovery in an ancient written record in the corner of the stone tablet, that is, the fourth jade that can also seal the demon sword has been hidden, and what I have to do now is to find that jade. "

"The fourth gem..."

Joel seemed to be thinking about something.

"Treasure hunters would really be interested in such legendary treasures, right?" Robin looked at Joel.

"I have heard the story of the three gems, but it would be quite interesting if it is a fourth gem that I don't know about."

Feeling the wariness in Robin's eyes, Joel waved his hand and said, "But don't worry, I'm just interested in things beyond my knowledge, not Baoyu itself, and I won't compete with you."

"Really……"

Robin responded noncommittally and continued walking.

Years of rich experience in the underground world have allowed her to accurately see through the true nature of others most of the time.

Just like Straw Hat Luffy's fearless and persevering "idiot" character, she vaguely saw the possibility of changing the world.

It also made her choose the latter between her thoughts of "death" and "living to see where this world will lead in the future."

However, she couldn't see through the man in front of her.

He clearly claimed to be a "treasure hunter", but his eyes did not reveal any interest in the legendary jade.

Although he looks so young, he knows the life card making method that was lost more than a hundred years ago.

He clearly has great strength, but he has no intention of acting recklessly.

"…like a giant Uzumaki."

An idea popped into Robin's mind involuntarily.

Looking from a distance makes people feel mysterious and majestic, but once you get too close, you will be torn to pieces by the powerful power contained within.

This man is such a dangerous existence.

"Speaking of which, I'm curious, why are you two the only ones looking for Baoyu?"

Joel interrupted Robin's thoughts.

"...They naturally have more important things to do."

Robin responded calmly, but his eyes subconsciously looked into the distance.

That is the direction of Aska Village.

This incident originated from a pirate invasion not long ago. In order to resist the pirates, Marine Dojo coach Saka was forced to pull out the sealed Seven-Star Sword at a critical moment of life and death.

Although he was able to kill the pirates and survive, his mind was controlled by this cursed demon sword.

In order to seize the gem and unlock the seal of the demon sword during the blood moon that occurs once in a hundred years, Saka asked Zoro, who was a disciple with him and accepted his life-saving kindness, to help him complete this task.

In order to repay his kindness, Zoro chose to betray the Straw Hats.

But Luffy and others did not give up on their companions. With the explanation of Maya, a girl from Akas Village, they finally understood the truth behind all this.

So, they decided to help Maya complete the sealing ceremony of the Seven Star Sword and recover Zoro.

Currently, Luffy and others are escorting the remaining two gems to the corresponding ancient pagoda, and Robin and Sanji's task is to send the fourth gem to the ancient pagoda before the full moon, completing the last piece of the puzzle required for this ritual. .

Of course, the journey for the two of them was not smooth. The Marine soldiers controlled by the power of the Seven Star Sword kept blocking them.

Sanji also let Robin take the first step.

"Can't live up to their expectations..."

At some point, Robin had such an idea. When she found out, she couldn't help but sigh inwardly, and her mentality seemed to have changed slightly.

Despite this, she still thought silently in her heart,

"I hope there won't be any problems with Luffy and the others..."