vncnus Chapter 110 Black Whale... Hades?
Chapter 110 Black Whale... Hades?
Chapter 110 Black Whale... Hades?
Descending the steps hidden within the ancient ruins, Cobra led Kuroro and the others to a massive royal tomb.
Cobra slowly began to speak: "This is the underground royal tomb of the Kingdom of Alabasta, where all the kings of the kingdom have been buried after their deaths."
He stopped before the massive stone tablet at the very center of the royal tomb, gazing up at it. His empty voice echoed through the mausoleum: "This stone tablet before me... is one of the nine historical texts that record the ultimate history of the world."
"This contains the information Crocodile has been searching for... about the Ancient Weapon Pluton."
"However, it's all written in ancient script, which only historians from Ohara can decipher. However..."
"...Ohara has been destroyed."
"Therefore, the contents recorded above have become an unbreakable secret."
Cobra stared at the stone tablet and sighed.
"That's not necessarily true~" Kuroro said meaningfully.
He turned his head and looked towards the back of the line, his eyes full of meaning, "Miss Robin, it's your turn to step in."
Robin walked gracefully past the crowd, and under their gaze, stood before the massive stone monument, gazing into the distance.
"What's recorded on it, Miss Robin?" Kuroro asked.
"Hmm~ It says above~ that Hades really exists~"
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Cobra, Vivi, Nami, and Bonney were all shocked: "Eh?! Eh?! Eh?!—"
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"You just said it like that—?!?!"
"Hehehe—" Robin covered her mouth and smiled, "Why are you all staring at me like that~"
"I can still distinguish between good and evil."
"You have defeated Crocodile and given the people of Alabasta new hope."
"Having been led here voluntarily by the king, we are naturally entitled to know what is recorded on the historical text."
"Aren't you and Crocodile in cahoots?!" Vivi asked suspiciously.
Bonnie, who was squatting on the ground drawing circles, shook her head. "No... she didn't make a move at all while we were in action."
"Although I don't know their purpose, I suppose it's not to invade this country~"
Bonnie's words proved Robin's point.
She smiled at Bonnie, then pointed to the stone tablet behind her and said to Kuroro, "This records the so-called Ancient Weapon Pluton—the most evil super battleship in history, built by the shipwrights of the ancient Water Seven."
"Each cannon on this warship could destroy an island with a single shot."
"And..." Robin's eyes narrowed slowly as she spoke, "This also records the location where this warship lies dormant..."
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"In Wano Country."
Everyone present was stunned into silence by the news.
Only the members of the Phantom Troupe from the Hunter world listened, completely bewildered.
This news, which would have caused a sensation outside, even sparking a war between nations and prompting the World Government to launch a Buster Call... was casually uttered by Robin.
"What exactly is your purpose?"
Cobra and Vivi asked warily.
After all, the person in front of him was the vice president of Baroque Works, although he didn't know why Kuroro allowed him to follow him.
But for them, no amount of caution is too much.
"The purpose, you know~"
Robin's eyes turned serious. "What I've always been pursuing... is simply true history."
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Stepping out of the underground tomb again, even Cobra felt as if he had returned to another world.
"Our benefactors, what are your plans next?"
Cobra asked Kuroro and the others.
"Of course we'll continue our journey on the Grand Line. I'll collect all the Poneglyphs when I have the chance, after all... the ultimate truth of the world, I don't think anyone wouldn't want to know."
Kuroro exclaimed in admiration.
Then Cobra's eyes lit up, and he bowed deeply to Kuroro and the others with Vivi, solemnly saying, "Then I wish our benefactor a safe journey ahead."
"The secret we have heard today, I will keep secret for you in the name of the King of Alabasta."
"Vivi and I will pray for you, and listen to your message that you will spread hope and laughter throughout the world."
"I swear in the name of the King..." Cobra's hand clasped tightly with Kuroro's, "Alabasta will always be your most loyal ally, and the people of this land will forever remember your kindness."
Vivi, standing beside her, also had tears in her eyes and said reluctantly, "Kuroro, Nami, remember to send me letters~"
"I'll be waiting for news of your final victory~"
Nami gently comforted her from the side.
Kuroro waved his hand dismissively.
Just then, the guard Ikaram came running up from a distance, panting, "It's terrible—the Navy... the Navy has sent men to capture Lord Kuroro and the others!!!"
"What?!" Cobra exclaimed in astonishment. "What are we going to do?"
Kuroro waved his hand. "Looks like we should go."
"But the navy has sent more than a dozen ships this time, completely surrounding the port and coastline! The leader is... Navy Captain Smoker!" Icarus said anxiously.
Cobra's expression was solemn, but he said firmly, "Alright, Lord Chrollo, you will first disguise yourselves as my guards. I will do everything I can to help you set sail, even if it means offending the World Government."
Kuroro smiled and shook his head, "Why go through all that trouble to go out to sea?"
He raised his arm, waved his hand, and a white cloth flashed by. The next second, an enormous ship appeared on the desert. Looking at its terrifying length that seemed to stretch endlessly, Cobra and even Robin stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with disbelief.
"Pluto... Hades?!"
Vivi, amused, explained, "Father, it's not Hades! This is the Black Whale, the pirate ship Kuroro and his crew told you about!"
"No..." Cobra exclaimed in horror, "You don't understand!"
He stared in astonishment at the massive hull of the Black Whale. "This size, this height! I simply cannot imagine any other pirate ship besides the Pluto reaching this level!"
Kuroro shrugged and explained with a smile, "It's definitely not Hades~ This area is still very vast, so it's not surprising to have a ship of this size. At least as far as I know, there are two ships that are about the same size as it."
Besides... the Black Whale doesn't have shells capable of destroying an island.
"But no matter how big the ship is, it's useless. We still can't escape the navy's encirclement!" Cobra still seemed a little anxious.
"The defensive line," Kuroro pointed to the sky, "we won't go across the sea."
The next second, to Cobra's astonishment, the Black Whale rose from the ground... floating in mid-air.
"How...is this possible?!"
Cobra was utterly astonished.
Even Robin, standing to the side, couldn't help but widen his eyes in shock. Such a large size and such a massive scale could actually fly in the sky. The strategic significance of this kind of ship might even surpass that of Hades in some respects!
"I see... Now I finally understand why the Navy has been relentlessly pursuing you."
Robin couldn't help but sigh.
Such technology would alarm even world governments...
She rested her chin on her hand, seemingly lost in thought, then turned to Kuroro and said, "Hey, can I join your crew and be your partner?"
Bonney and Nami looked surprised; they were enemies not long ago!
But what happened next was even more surprising. Kuroro, standing at the bow of the ship, smiled and waved to Robin, "Not bad~"
"Eh"
The fish... took the bait.