Chapter 252: Even the Light is Watching Over You!
Chapter 252: Even the Light is Watching Over You!
While Uchiha Yi and his companions were enjoying their time on Skypiea, they remained unaware of the consequences of his earlier battle with Enel.
The terrifying lightning, diverted by the lightning rod array, had been channeled straight down into the Blue Sea.
This unexpected phenomenon caught the attention of spies from various factions, triggering a wave of powerful forces converging toward Jaya Island.
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"It's time for us to leave."
The days spent on Skypiea had been delightful. The island felt like an isolated paradise, a haven untouched by the world's chaos, offering a rare sense of peace and comfort.
There was a tinge of reluctance in the air as they prepared to depart.
But Uchiha Yi's journey didn't end here—this was merely another stop along the way.
"This place is truly wonderful," Vivi, Nojiko, and Robin sighed in unison, their hearts heavy with the weight of farewell.
Though enchanted by the sky island's charm, they knew they were only passing through. Life's journey was long, and many more destinations awaited.
"Hmph!"
Enel snorted in dissatisfaction, the only protest he dared to express.
He wouldn't risk further punishment from the devil who had bound him with the infernal contract.
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"Tuku. Kunpeng!"
Uchiha Yi summoned the Kunpeng, its massive talons clutching their ship tightly as it spread its wings and soared downward toward the Blue Sea.
On the deck, Uchiha Yi reclined lazily under a sunshade, sipping an ice-cold drink personally prepared by Vivi.
Just another carefree day at sea.
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Suddenly, Robin appeared beside him, breaking the peaceful silence.
"Captain, aren't you curious about what I found in the Poneglyph?" she asked, her voice calm but probing.
From the moment Nojiko recruited her into the Nameless Pirates, Robin had believed Uchiha Yi, like Crocodile, wanted to use her ability to decipher the ancient texts and uncover the location of the Pluton.
Though she had integrated well with the crew outwardly, she remained guarded, unwilling to trust easily or reveal secrets that could awaken ancient weapons and endanger the world.
But after discovering the Poneglyph on Skypiea, she noticed something odd—Uchiha Yi seemed entirely uninterested.
Unable to discern whether his indifference was genuine or feigned, Robin decided to test him.
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"Ask you what?"
"The location of the ancient weapon?"
"Would you even tell me if I asked?"
Uchiha Yi chuckled, exposing her scheme with cutting precision.
Robin froze, caught off guard by his bluntness.
Her lips parted, but no words came out.
There was no right answer.
Saying yes would be disingenuous—she couldn't betray her principles.
Saying no would expose her lack of true loyalty to the crew.
Silence was her only escape.
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"Spare me your little games, Robin."
Uchiha Yi's gaze sharpened.
"Let me make it clear for you."
"The locations of the three ancient weapons—Uranus, Pluton, and Poseidon? I already know where they are."
"The Void Century? The secrets of the Celestial Dragons? The so-called One Piece that Gol D. Roger left behind?"
"I know all of it."
"I don't need you for that."
"In fact, the reason you think you were kept on this ship?"
"To me, it's nothing more than a joke."
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Robin's mask of composure cracked.
Stripped bare by his words, she sat stiffly, unable to respond.
For the first time in years, she wondered if her caution had been misplaced.
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"Robin," Uchiha Yi continued, his tone softening, "perhaps your life has been far from perfect."
"But that doesn't mean the entire world is shrouded in darkness."
"I don't care who you used to be."
"Look at yourself now—when you joined us, you were a sunburned, jaded wanderer."
"But now? You've grown fairer, more radiant, more beautiful."
"Even the light is watching over you."
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His words were nonsensical, a strange mix of humor and sincerity.
But perhaps, precisely because they were so unexpected, they struck a chord deep within Robin's heart.
He wasn't trying to manipulate her.
He was just… speaking his mind.
And that rare, unguarded kindness stirred something within her.
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"Thank you, Captain."
Robin smiled, a genuine smile—one that hadn't graced her lips in a long time.
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"Much better," Uchiha Yi teased. "Stop sulking all the time."
"If your gloomy face ever annoys me, I might just throw you overboard."
His words were playful, but the truth was undeniable.
Robin, now with her alabaster skin, striking features, and statuesque figure, was far more captivating than the wary, sun-darkened woman he had first encountered.
Blushing slightly at the blatant teasing, Robin retreated, muttering an excuse to escape his shameless gaze.
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"Ah, this is the life," Uchiha Yi sighed, stretching lazily.
"Nami, when will you finally grow up?"
With Robin's inner turmoil resolved, the moment passed like a fleeting interlude.
Months had flown by since they'd left the East Blue.
The initial thrill of adventure had long faded, replaced by the monotony of the sea.
In the back of his mind, Uchiha Yi couldn't help but yearn for the vibrant modern world he had once known.
This world, while rich in danger and wonder, lacked the simple pleasures of modern entertainment.
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Meanwhile, back in the Blue Sea…
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"Did you find him?"
"Where's the Thunder Fruit user?"
"No clue. We saw a massive lightning pillar in this area, but now? Nothing."
The sea surrounding Jaya Island was teeming with pirate ships, marine vessels, and covert operatives from various factions.
They scoured the area with near-obsessive determination.
Yet days passed, and the Thunder Fruit user remained elusive.
Some began to question their own sanity.
Had they all been hallucinating?
But surely, not every scout could have been mistaken.
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The real issue lay in their blind spot.
To the vast majority of the world, Skypiea was nothing more than a myth, a tale from children's storybooks.
No one even considered looking upward.
And so, the Thunder Fruit user they desperately sought remained hidden in plain sight—right above their heads, on an island floating among the clouds.
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