Chapter 90: Meeting Nico Robin Again
"Mr. Lingtian, there is something I want to ask you." After watching Smoker and Lingtian finish their conversation, Dashiqi finally couldn't help but speak.
"Huh? What's the matter?" When Ling Tian heard Dashiqi's question, his left hand unconsciously tightened the three knives at his waist.
Based on his understanding of Tashigi, she would probably ask for her own sword back.
However, to Ling Tian's surprise, Dashiqi did not speak as he expected.
She pointed at Kuina who was standing beside her and asked, "I want to ask who this person is first."
Ling Tian looked in the direction of Dashiqi's finger and immediately understood.
Indeed, Tashigi and Kuina look so similar, as if they were carved from the same mold.
He secretly marveled at the wonder of fate, and was also glad that Dashiqi did not ask for the knife directly, otherwise it would be troublesome. After all, once Dashiqi, a knife fanatic, was pestering him, there would be no end.
"You should ask Zoro about this question." Ling Tian cleverly shifted the topic to Zoro. After all, they had a closer relationship.
Zoro was speechless after being suddenly pushed forward by Ling Tian, but he still told Tashigi about his past with Kuina.
Tashigi listened quietly. After Zoro explained his relationship with Kuina to Tashigi, Tashigi finally understood why Zoro was so excited when he saw her in Rogue Town.
……
In Alabasta, a dimly lit room was filled with suffocating silence.
Robin stared at the lifeless Den Den Mushi in front of him, feeling a strong sense of uneasiness in his heart: "What on earth happened? Where did Crocodile go?"
Ever since losing contact with Crocodile a few days ago, Robin has been in endless anxiety.
She called Crocodile's personal Den Den Mushi over and over again, but every time she got a cold busy tone.
This situation made Robin very confused and worried.
Just as Robin was wondering why she couldn't contact Crocodile, she suddenly noticed five figures in black ninja costumes quietly emerging from her shadow.
These dark shadows appeared quickly and silently like ghosts, as if they had been hiding in the darkness waiting for their opportunity.
However, faced with this sudden scene, Robin did not show much surprise.
Over the years, whenever she was in danger, this group of mysterious black shadow ninjas would always appear in time to protect her.
Robin had long been aware of their existence and had complete trust in them.
One of the shadow ninjas walked up to Robin silently and handed her a note.
Robin took the note and looked at it carefully. He saw the words written on it in scribbled handwriting: "If you want to know the whereabouts of Crocodile, follow us."
Robin's eyes flashed with determination. She knew very well that there might be huge risks hidden behind this note, but it also meant finding clues to Crocodile.
Without any hesitation, Robin nodded, indicating his willingness to follow the Black Shadow Ninja.
Although she and Crocodile are just using each other, she still needs Crocodile's identity to find the original history of Alabasta.
Under the cover of darkness, Robin left the room with the Shadow Ninja.
Robin knew very well that these shadow ninjas posed no threat to her, so she felt no fear at all.
She firmly believed in her own judgment and followed him without hesitation.
Not long after, Robin arrived at the capital of Alabasta with the Black Shadow Ninja.
As soon as they arrived at the destination, one of the shadow ninjas took out a note and handed it to her again.
Robin took the note and looked at it carefully. It clearly said: "We will lead you from the shadows into Albana."
Robin knew exactly what was written on the paper.
Within the royal family of Alabasta, most people already knew that she was Crocodile's subordinate.
What's more, she had previously revealed to the princess of this country what Crocodile had done in this country.
If she appeared openly in the capital of Alabasta at this moment, she would surely be besieged and accused by everyone.
However, Robin did not back down.
The shadow ninja saw Robin nodded and surrounded Robin, then took Robin to the Shadow Kingdom.
Since ordinary people cannot stay in the Shadow Kingdom for too long, the Shadow Ninjas had to take Robin to Albana first, and then take her into the Shadow Kingdom. Not long after, the Shadow Ninjas successfully brought Robin to the city of Albana.
"Who are you?" As soon as Robin left the Shadow Kingdom, he saw a group of people in front of him.
Looking closely, isn't this the Straw Hat Pirates that we met before at Whiskey Peak?
"We meet again, Nico Robin!" Ling Tian looked at Robin and greeted her with a smile.
"Are these shadowy men your subordinates?" The extremely intelligent Robin immediately guessed the relationship between the shadow ninja and Ling Tian.
"Yes, about a few decades ago, I sent them to protect you as a survivor of O'Hara." Ling Tian did not hide anything in response to Robin's inquiry, but generously admitted that these black shadow troops did belong to him.
"Then, where is my mother?" As soon as Robin heard Ling Tian's words, he immediately grabbed Ling Tian's collar and asked anxiously.
At this time, she was not aware of the situation of the Straw Hat Pirates, and mistakenly thought that Ling Tian had kidnapped her mother, which was why he had not come to look for her.
“Oh, oh, oh, don’t worry!” Ling Tian was startled when Robin suddenly grabbed his collar. He quickly explained, “We didn’t catch your mother!”
After hearing Ling Tian's words, Robin's emotions gradually calmed down. She realized that she had just lost her composure because she was too eager to know her mother's whereabouts.
Ling Tian took a deep breath and continued, "It was about ten years ago, when your O'Hara was destroyed by the Navy's 'Demon Slaying Order'..." His voice was slightly low.
Seeing Robin listening attentively, Ling Tian continued, "At that time, I wanted to do my best to prevent this disaster from happening to O'Hara, but unfortunately, when I got there, it was already too late."
“When I arrived at O’Hara, all I saw was a blazing sea of fire. The entire island was destroyed beyond recognition, it was a horrible sight.” Ling Tian’s eyes revealed a hint of helplessness.
After a brief pause, Ling Tian adjusted his mood and said, "However, I still tried my best to stop the navy from going ashore to search for survivors. After successfully stopping them, I stayed on O'Hara Island alone, looking for traces of survivors..."
"How lucky you are! Thankfully, you are not the only survivor in O'Hara. There is another survivor - your mother, Nicole Olbia."
"The situation was critical at the time. To ensure that you could go through the trials and tribulations safely and grow, I specially sent a black shadow ninja to secretly protect you. At the same time, in order to prevent the World Government from noticing the existence of other survivors in O'Hara, I had to take Olbia to a mysterious island called Redoria in the New World, far away from the hustle and bustle, and hide her there."
