Chapter 382: Chapter 382: A Wild Robin
Chapter 382: Chapter 382: A Wild Robin
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On Enies Lobby, Spandam lay unconscious beneath a pile of dislodged rubble, a pitiful figure amidst the chaos consuming the island. Around him, soldiers fled in every direction, abandoning their posts as the shadow of the impending Buster Call loomed over them.
In the shadows, unnoticed by the panicked masses, Robin made her move.
From the ground erupted an enormous arm, thicker and taller than a house, shimmering with the ominous black sheen of [Armament Haki]. The sheer size and power of the appendage cast a daunting silhouette against the flickering flames and collapsing structures.
Memories of Ohara surged through Robin's mind like a tidal wave. Her mother's tearful goodbye, Saul's final laugh as he was frozen in ice, and the deafening roar of destruction that had annihilated her home-the island of knowledge. All of it came rushing back, igniting a fire within her she had long suppressed.
And there he was. Spandam. The son of Spandine, the architect of Ohara's destruction, and the man who had controlled her life with a bounty, lies, and chains. To Robin, he was the embodiment of her pain, her fear, her rage.
Her eyes gleamed with unbridled fury, her lips curled in a grim line of determination. Her slender fingers curled into fists, and the massive arm mirrored her motion, slamming down with a deafening crash onto Spandam.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The earth trembled beneath her unrelenting assault. Cracks spider-webbed across the ground as Robin poured all her pain and anguish into every strike. The sound of her vengeance echoed across the desolate battlefield, drowning out the chaos around her.
Decades of grief, fear, and helplessness found their release in these moments. Spandam's fate was sealed, his body a forgotten wreck amidst the devastation she unleashed. Yet Robin did not stop, her strikes reducing the area to rubble, her fury refusing to be silenced.
From a distance, Colt observed the scene in silence, his arms crossed as the wind tugged at his cloak. The corners of his mouth twitched faintly, a subtle acknowledgment of the storm of emotions raging within Robin.
But he didn't intervene. Robin needed this, and he understood why. After everything she had endured, this was her moment to reclaim her strength, to stand unbroken against the shadows of her past.
Letting her vent like this was better than letting those emotions eat away at her.
Carrot clung to Perona, trembling as she witnessed Robin's unrestrained fury.
The timid rabbit had never imagined the usually composed Robin could unleash such devastating wrath.
Zoro and the others, preoccupied with their battles, glanced at the chaos but chose not to dwell on it, focusing instead on their enemies.
Robin's rampage continued until Spandam was long past recognition, and the surrounding area was little more than ruins.
With the remaining debris obliterated, she paused, her expression lighter than before, as though a weight had been lifted from her shoulders.
At that moment, Colt's attention shifted to the towering structure nearby.
The battle between Luffy and Lucci had reached its climax. Luffy, despite the punishment his body endured, stood strong.
With every strike, his determination burned brighter, culminating in a ferocious attack against Lucci.
"Iron Body!"
Lucci, pushed to his limits, could only rely on [Tekkai] to withstand Luffy's relentless [Gatling Gun].
Colt shook his head, already foreseeing the outcome. For all of Lucci's strength and resilience, Luffy's indomitable will was a force no amount of technique could counter.
As Lucci fell, defeated, Luffy collapsed in exhaustion.@@novelbin@@
Zoro and the others, having dealt with their own enemies, rushed to retrieve their captain.
Their ship, battered but afloat, appeared just in time, a miracle that Colt attributed to the ship's spirit.
Boarding the ship, the Straw Hat crew fled Enies Lobby, narrowly escaping the Marine forces and the impending destruction of the island.
Colt lingered briefly, his gaze sweeping over the ruined island.
The CP9 agents, battered but alive, gathered around him.
Kalifa, still shaken from her past encounter with Colt, lowered her head in submission.
"Sorry to disappoint you," Lucci said, his tone tinged with regret.
He understood who Colt was and feared the consequences of his failure.
Colt waved dismissively; his expression indifferent.
"It's no surprise you lost to Luffy," Colt remarked.
"But don't get comfortable with failure. Go see Tobirama after this. He'll ensure you're ready for what's coming next."
With Colt's orders, the CP9 agents assisted Robin in completing the island's destruction.
Artillery and gunpowder were strategically placed, ensuring nothing of Enies Lobby remained standing.
As the agents worked, Robin finally returned to the ship, her demeanor transformed.
For the first time in years, she seemed at peace.
Robin glanced back at the Gate of Justice one last time, a smile playing on her lips.
"Let's go."
Half an hour later, the Buster Call arrived, reducing the island to nothing more than a
memory.
What Robin had done remained a secret known only to those who had been there.
Nami turned to Colt.
"Where to next?"
Colt, his mood lightened by the events, grinned.
"It's time to get serious. We'll pick up Shirahoshi first, and then... Wanokuni."
The name sent ripples through the crew.
After so much time spent chasing other goals, this declaration marked the beginning of a new chapter. Colt's tone, though casual, carried the weight of resolve.
"I've heard Kaido's been acting up," Colt added with a smirk. "Time to remind him who's in
charge."
Carrot yelped as Colt's sudden enthusiasm startled her.
"Let's go to Wanokuni!"
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Far away, Kaido flew toward Cake Island in his dragon form, intent on forging an alliance with
Big Mom.
A shiver ran down his spine, and his [Observation Haki] flared to life. Sensing nothing, Kaido shook off the unease, attributing it to the sake he'd consumed.
Little did he know, his path was about to intersect with something far more formidable than he could have imagined.
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