One Piece: Conquest of Love and Power

Robin heard the sneering disdain in his voice as he spoke of the World Government, a sigh escaping her lips. If the World Government couldn't scare him, Crocodile couldn't either.

On the other hand! She couldn't just run off with him. Arabasta still had the historical texts hidden somewhere, and she couldn't give up this opportunity.

A helpless smile crept onto her face as she considered this.

"My dream is to read and decipher every historical text. Reading all the Historical Text from the Poneglyph's and piecing it together, one can find the truth behind the lost century—a period deliberately hidden by the World Government. If you can promise to help me realize my dream, I will become your Goddess."

"Without a doubt."

Robin nodded, but James's hasty reply did little to reassure her.

"You may not know, but the president of Baroque Works is actually Sir Crocodile, one of the fearsome Seven Warlords of the Sea."

"He's trying to take over Arabasta, It was whispered that there is a Poneglyph there, that's why he wants me translate those Historical Text from there. I'll likely be killed by him after completing it."

James listened with a neutral expression.

The information he had might allow him to manipulate Nico Robin into greater obedience and submission.

"So, before I become your Queen, I need to read the historical text here. If you really want me to be your Queen, rescue me when the time is right."

"I think, Lord God will not reject my little wilfulness. After all, if you don't even let me read the historical text from the Poneglyph here, then I can't believe your promise~"

"You don't have to go to all that trouble." James appeared confident he would win. "We can go directly to Arabasta and kill Crocodile. The Baroque Works members don't know he's the president."

"I'll personally take you to see the hidden historical texts in Arabasta when the time is right."

With a teasing smile, Robin asked, "I just saw you bring two women into the Flying Ark. My guess is they'll also become your Consorts. Is it possible that Gods are not immune to worldly desires and are captivated by earthly beauty?

"Gods' desires hold more power than mortals' desires. Besides, all the Concubines I choose can help make me stronger."

"Help you become stronger?!" Nico Robin was surprised.

"This is one of the abilities of the Goro Goro no Mi. After we've spent some time developing it together, it will become clear."

James offered a calm explanation. Anyway, no matter how outrageous his abilities are, they can all be attributed to the Goro Goro no Mi.

If someone asks, he can say that he was awesome and evolved his Devil Fruit.

Heat flushed Robin's cheeks as she turned, gathering her books and stuffing them into the bag beside her before gesturing to James that they could leave.

Having understood, James helped her off the boat and they returned to his Nimbus Explorer.

Sea King Turtle: What about me? ? ?

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In the sea far away from James and others, the Foxy Pirates were speeding forward.

The ridiculous pirate game of Davy Back Fight, where players compete to take the other side's crew, is a favorite of theirs.

This world worships strength, but he suspects that only Luffy and his friends will forgo intimidation, choosing instead the camaraderie of play and mutual respect.

Pickles, telescope in hand, let out a surprised shout.

"Captain! Seems like someone attacked the Marines. The Marines on the deck are lying on the ground. I believe they've kicked the bucket."

"Nani(What)?!"

Surprised, Foxy snatched the telescope away. He saw a group of Marines collapsed, and couldn't tell if they were alive or dead.

"Captain, are we still going over there? That female captain was probably captured, given the situation. If they're nearby, we're dead if we go there."

"Damn it!" Foxy angrily hit the railing.

"I don't know what happened to Porche and others."

"Captain, your life is more important.

Anyway, those pirates are caught; forget about them.", Pickles hurriedly advised, fearing that the captain would cause trouble.

⚡1,000,000 Volt - Vari⚡

Suddenly, Foxy saw a huge flash of lightning. Before he could use the slow ray, a giant foot made of thunder squashed him into the deck.

"The user of the Slow Slow Fruit, Silver Fox Foxy."

Seeing Foxy's bloody state—a change from his earlier wretched appearance—a smile touched James's lips. I'll take the Slow-Slow Fruit!

"Captain!"

Nearby pirates cried out in a frenzy of panic. The match was over in an instant for Foxy, and now his opponent is here. With the sea stretching all around, their options for escape were gone.

James's eyes were brimming with lightning. Using his Observation Haki, he fixed his gaze on the pirates swarming the ship.

⚡Eyes of Lightning ⚡

Instantly, two bolts of lightning shot from James's eyes. Wherever his eyes moved, the pirates died under horrific screams.

The lightning strike's immense power was terrifying, and the residual heat reignited the pirate vessel.

Those pirates who weren't killed outright will be consumed by the fire.

James possesses exceptional mastery of his abilities. Though seriously injured, Foxy didn't die immediately.

From his outstretched right hand, a strange white lightning flashed, striking Foxy.

Invisible to the naked eye, a ball of light pink energy, enveloped in white lightning, was extracted from Foxy. That was the power of the Slow-Slow Devil fruit.

James removed an apple from his bag and infused it with the power of the Slow-Slow Devil fruit in it. He smiled contentedly, observing the apple's transformation.

Time to head to Arabasta.

⚡El Thor (God's Judgment)⚡

The moment he finished speaking, James was gone, a streak of lightning.

A Real man never looked back at the explosion.

As for the Berries on the pirate ship?

James had plenty of berries, but Foxy was broke. His Observation Haki only picked up a couple million Berries—what a shame!

When he has spatial ability, such as Door-Door Fruit, he can take his spoils conveniently.

[Scene Break]

Three days passed. Then, at Marineford, the headquarters of the Marines, in the Fleet Admiral's office...

Sengoku was wearing a pair of black-rimmed glasses, and his long beard on his chin was tied into a braid. Lost in thought, he examined the information in his hand.

Lazily sprawled on the sofa with his legs up on the coffee table and an eye mask covering his eyes, Kuzan—better known as Admiral Aokiji—was obviously enjoying his paid leave.

" purupuru! purupuru!"

The urgent, high-pitched squeal of Sengoku's Den Den Mushi ripped through his concentration. Frowning, he quickly raised his hand to answer.

"Katcha~"

" Fleet Admiral Sengoku! Urgent Report! The user of the Logia Devil Fruit Goro Goro no Mi has appeared! He has also abducted Captian Hina, our Marine Officer."

The urgent tone and expression of the intelligence officer were so realistically conveyed by the Den Den Mushi that Sengoku was taken aback.

[The End]