235 Chapter 235

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Nico Robin didn't know what to do… Should she just leave?

She was found out by one of the Straw Hats, and yet it seemed that the blond cook had no intention of revealing her to them.

She bit her lips as Sanji's earlier words rang in her head. It was a gamble, but considering what her other option was —With all things she learned, going back to Crocodile would be foolish— just leaving the island to find another crew to hitch a ride on for a few years, she was willing to take the risk.

So she walked forward, toward the rest of the Straw Hats.

Seeing her, several members of the Straw Hat tensed up and became cautious, only the blond cook and the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates seemed happy. And others like Sabo, Ace and Masked Deuce seemed just curious.

"M-Miss All Sunday?!" Mr. 3, and Mr. 2 said at the same time. While Miss Goldenweek also seemed to be on guard, though she still continued to eat her biscuits.

But Nico Robin didn't pay attention to them. She rather looked at the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, Luffy.

Robin looked into the eyes of the pirate captain, they were sharp and yet gentle. It was as if he knew something, and could see through her. And yet it had no malice, and almost seemed innocent. It made her feel calm down a bit, and yet the years of paranoia stressed her to be vigilant.

"Yo." Luffy greeted. "Long time no see Robin. Been spying on us?" he said before glancing at Sanji, who looked away as if he didn't know anything. A few others including Zoro and Sparky noticed but didn't say anything.

Robin looked at the boy, not knowing what to say. She was used to being on the end of a glare, and yet she was finding less hostility than she expected.

What she didn't know —and would learn soon— was that the Straw Hat pirates trusted Luffy more than anything. He proved time and time again that he was a reliable captain that put his crewmates first before anything. So most of the Straw Hats were waiting for their captain's orders.

"Join us… we are about to have breakfast anyway. I mean I'm pretty hungry after the fight… What do you think, guys?" Luffy asked.

"I mean I'm hungry… and Masked Deuce's food tastes like shit." Ace grinned.

The first mate in question rolled his eyes. Not denying his claims, he was an author and a pirate. Not a cook. If he wanted food, then he could just ask Thatch… but quickly Deuce's mood turned sour as he remembered why they came here in the first place. He quickly shook his head. Now wasn't the time to think about this.

"Yeah, well Sparky isn't a good cook either… but Sanji's food is quite good, you will love it." Luffy said.

"Well, he's one of the best cooks I have ever met." Sabo said honestly, "So, I think it would be cool to have breakfast here… Nico Robin, why don't you join us?" He said, only now remembering he had yet to report to his boss about the girl. But it could wait a few hours, it wouldn't be that important. Food on the other hand…

"You guys can't be serious…" Vivi said, glaring daggers at Robin. "She's one of the reasons why my country is like this."

Luffy nodded, "Yes, dear… but I'm sure if we feed her a good breakfast, she will switch to our side. I mean I'm always more open to stuff when I'm full."

"Indeed." Ace nodded

"Indeed." Sabo agreed.

"Oh God, there's three of them now…" Nami rubbed her head, not really trusting Robin. But she trusted Luffy, he always had a plan for something, so for now she would trust him. Also pointing a finger at Nico Robin would be a bit hypocritical since three other Baroque Works members were already journeying with them. Not to mention even Vivi had tried to kill —or at least tried to harm— them, when they first met.

"You guys can't be serious…" Vivi said, looking at Nico Robin. "Why should I ever trust you…?"

"You don't need to." Robin said, "But answer me this… why do you think I purposefully let you follow me, to find out about the secret identity of Mr Zero. Ever question why I did that?"

"So what, you want me to believe that you wanted to double cross Crocodile from the start? That's why you let me follow you?"

"Yes," Robin said genuinely.

Vivi opened her mouth and closed… Well, she was making sense. She could have killed her several times, and yet she didn't. "But why?"

"Well… I wanted you to report him to the Marines… he might be a Warlord, but you are royalty. I'm sure some of them would believe your words rather than that of a pirate's."

"I-Uh… I don't know what to say?"

"See, Robin isn't bad… well at least not all bad." Luffy said from the side.

The woman in question smiled, "Well, Miss Wednesday, I'm sure I can help you with what Sir Crocodile is planning… I hope that would help in clearing out the situation of your country."

Vivi bit her lips, "But that wouldn't fix things… and what do you even know anyway?"

"I know that Mr. 1 is trying to kill the leader of the Revolutionary Army… Koza. I don't presume you know him?" Robin was taking a gamble here. She knew that the rebel army leader was once friends with the princess, but it was not confirmed intel. But seeing how pale Vivi went it seemed her info was right. "I know a way to stop him."

Of course, Robin was lying here. Crocodile only sent Mr. 1 to kill some lower rank rebel army members to stir up some trouble. Killing the leader would bring way too much trouble. But Vivi didn't know that.

And it wasn't a complete lie either, since Crocodile always held back his plans from her. So he could just call up Mr. 1 and do some last-minute adjustments.

"So, you're gonna switch sides?" Coby asked, tilting his head, "Just like that?"

"Huh, like ever captain would accept it?" Johnny said, frowning at her. While Yosaku nodded.