One Piece: Talent Copy System!

Chapter 173: Robin's Dilemma

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After listening to Reha's report, Noir calmly considered how to reclaim Noitem.

While it wasn't essential to return to their original homeland, finding another island to rebuild their nation would be just as practical, Noir felt he had to fight for what was rightfully theirs.

Noir turned to Reha. "You're certain about Noitem's location, right?"

Reha nodded firmly, retrieving a worn-out Eternal Pose from his satchel. He knelt on one knee and offered it with both hands.

"I've kept Noitem's Eternal Pose safe, ensuring it remains undamaged."

Noir accepted the Eternal Pose, examining the inscription on its surface. He looked at Reha reassuringly. "Don't worry. At least Noitem still has us."

Those words...

Reha saw the image of a tall, imposing figure standing confidently amidst a raging inferno, echoing words from years past.

'Flee! As long as you survive, Noitem will never fall!'

Overwhelmed with emotion, tears welled up in Reha's eyes. He choked back a sob. "The First Prince... he said something similar..."

Noir paused, then smiled gently. "It seems I have something in common with this father I never knew."

Noir helped Reha to his feet, placing a hand on his shoulder. "Come on. The King of Fish-Man Island is a friend of mine. I'll find you a place to rest."

Reha lowered his head respectfully, a hint of relief in his voice. "As expected of Your Highness. Even without the protection of Noitem, you've forged alliances with such powerful individuals."

Noir chuckled. "If I were still Prince of Noitem, I doubt I would have made so many friends."

Reha nodded in agreement. "Indeed, on the vast sea, there are always unexpected encounters."

Years of fleeing and wandering had taught Reha and the other Noitem citizens the dangers of the world.

Noir asked Fukaboshi to arrange for more carriages, intending to find suitable accommodations for the Noitem remnants who had come to find him.

As soon as Fukaboshi heard that these mysterious people were Noir's subordinates, he immediately dispatched his men to make the arrangements.

As expected of the heir to the Fish-Man Island throne, Fukaboshi always ensured Noir, his guest, was comfortable. In no time, several carriages with seahorse-drawn chariots arrived.

Fukaboshi himself accompanied Noir in the lead carriage, with Reha sitting beside them.

At Noir's prompting, Reha formally apologized to Fukaboshi, who graciously accepted.

After all, no one had been seriously injured, and Fukaboshi had no desire to escalate the situation, especially since Noir's subordinates had shown such respect.

They were far better than those two-faced humans!

They returned to Ryugu Palace. The crew was out exploring the island, and Shirahoshi, Enel, and the others were nowhere to be seen.

But as they entered the palace, a familiar figure emerged from Noir's room.

Robin was dressed in a loose white knit sweater and shorts, her sleek black hair tied back, round glasses perched on her nose. She carried a stack of papers as she walked towards Noir.