One Piece: Reborn and Skypiean

Things move forward

Chapter 45

Title: Everything is moving forward...

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That night, Amon had a candlelight dinner with Robin, while she barely ate anything due to caution. Although his guard was down after that day, as he did not feel any danger from the boy.

After that, Robin began taking small quests from the guild, as she was not confident enough to be part of a big fight on the Grandline. As time passed, he got used to them and even decided to spend more time here than he originally wanted to spend.

Even though he had already packed his things, to leave at any time if needed. Days passed, he also noticed how Lucifer was not the most honorable man, even though it just looks like a teenager doing things that he finds fun.

Robin was still a little confused as to why he had never approached her like that, did her statement see her as 'brother' right? Clearly, Robin did not believe him and was still cautious, albeit a little less than before.

He also noticed how he would stop flirting before him, although often times he kept going forward, he was sure to catch his act one day. Robin is very curious about his wings, as he theorizes that he does not eat the devil's fruit. Although he might be wrong, he asked playfully to be sure.

The answer is pretty strange. "Wings? Is that a wing? Wings are what show change in human beings. Everyone has wings, yes even you. But few people can realize its wings. Maybe I'll teach you someday."

Obviously, he was just saying nonsense, and Robin was sober. At that moment, he just giggled.

…..

[About 2 months later]

Today was a rainy day and Amon was on the balcony of his house with his hands resting on the fence. Looking at the dark clouds above, he had sleepy eyes, as he yawned. "Yawning... Maybe I should get some sleep. It's been 2 days."

Amon was busy with the order given by the client, today he finished it and returned to Whiskey Peak. "Hmm, someone's coming."

Among the feelings of Robin coming towards this room, as she turned around, and leaned her back against the fence, a beautiful tiled room entered her eyes as she waited for him to enter.

Just now, he talked to Raki and studied the happenings today. The Skypiean engineers had made a network tower above Giant Jack, with his help, he was now able to directly speak in a dial tone even from this distance. Nothing new had happened and things were still in line with Amon's prediction. He would be back soon and with his new strength, along with the demon fruit he had obtained, it was not even funny how he would slaughter 3000 Birkan if they decided to leave the hard way.

Amon ignored this thought for now and turned his attention to the person who came to this room.

'Hmm, how sweet she is. He tried to get close when I was sleepy and my mental state was weak? Clever, but he's poor.' Amon thought as Robin entered the room. He had two cups of coffee in his hand, as he smiled towards Amon.

"Welcome back." She said. "When I heard Mr. Lucifer return, I decided to speak." She said as she had just 'seen' her sleepy eyes. "Or... If it's uncomfortable, I can go."

"It's okay. I would dream of good things when I sleep if I talked to a pretty girl, and I also wanted a cup of coffee." Amon said as he accepted Robin's treat.

He tried to sense any kind of danger from the coffee, and sipped it safely. It did not have anything dangerous, but even if it had poison, it would not affect Amon. After increasing [Seimei Kikan] from last time, he started injecting low-level dangerous poison into his body and tried to absorb it. As time went on, he increased his poison potential, and now even mid-level poison did not affect him.

Moreover, he also could not sense the ulterior motive of his emotions.

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Sipping coffee, a few drops of rain fell on his face and just dripped through his chin. The violent lightning broke out and the flash of lightning was not enough to distract Amon, and ignoring him, he simply stared into the dark sky.

'I'm sleepy, but I have to go and practice a little, it rarely rains on this Cactus island.' 2 days of not sleeping is not bad at all. Amon can stay awake for a full 2 months, although he will still feel sleepy. 'Big weakness... The admiral fought for 7 consecutive days, on the other hand, I could not exert my full strength, just because 2 days did not sleep.'

Last year, whenever Amon encountered a thunderstorm, he flew in the clouds and maintained his position right in the middle of the clouds. It was difficult, because Amon was injured many times because of the thunder. But he used the rubber suite as protection for the early tough days. Although the rubber does not hold as long as it is because it is a simple rubber. Amon wondered, how did Luffy's rubber body fight Enel? Is it just a plot armor?

'...!' Suddenly, Amon notices that Robin is about to start a conversation.

"You look distracted, something's going on in your head?" He asked as Amon smiled.

'What is he planning? Hmm, I didn't do any criminal activity in front of him, so he shouldn't try to find evidence against me. But I could feel that question did not come from his heart either. So, does he deny?... Well, it's been a few months since she received treatment that she's never received before.'

Amon thought and opened his mouth. "Disturbations are just thoughts that are like oxygen. If a person is not distracted, his mind will be damaged."

Flashing, one, two, three. "..." - ".Robin blinked his eyes several times while looking into Amon's eyes. Although he said those words on a whim, Robin took them seriously. "That's.I'm surprised to hear such words from you."

Robin said and shook his head with a gentle smile. Amon ignored his words and turned towards the outside.

"Miss All Sunday, what do you think of that cloud?" He said, pointing at the biggest clouds that occasionally rumble.

"It's a bit scary, but it's pretty at the same time" Robin replied instantly, as Amon grinned.

"exceptively? That, that. Up there, it's one of the most beautiful things humans have ever seen... Maybe someday I'll take you there." Amon said and put an empty coffee cup on the fence.

"Perhaps," Amon jumped over the fence and sat there, crouching. He looked towards Robin. "You'll fall in love with lighting someday."

*DOLL!*

Before he could understand his words, Amon flew up, flying towards the destructive thunder.

"I have something to talk about..." Robin just sighed. "Because it's not important, anyway..."

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When Amon went to the clouds, his mind wandered. 'Time to move some strings ... I need to expand my popularity for now. The Jammy Pirates, right?'

«…*…»

[About a month later| Noon]

In the royal palace of the Kingdom of Alabasta, King Cobra was on his balcony, enjoying a fruit drink. Although his fun time was about to end, because suddenly, he heard a hasty step towards the throne room.

"YOUR MAJESTY!" A soldier came through the door and shouted after rushing through the door.

"Hey, relax. What's up?" The King Cobra, like the benevolent King, did not mind his harsh behavior and asked calmly.

"K-Your Majesty, how can I calm down? A fleet of 20 ships is seen coming towards Alabasta!" The Cobra's eyes immediately curved upwards. "They'll reach this place in less than 10 hours!"

"WHAT?! Why had no one noticed the TWENTY ships before?!" Cobra shouted, but then took a deep breath. He is King, he needs to think rationally. "That's for later, you already told the Marines, right?!"

"Actually, we can't reach the nearest sea base... Den den mushi they are unreachable!" The soldier replied with a trembling voice. "K-We did inform all the other bases we could reach, but they would need at least more than 1 day to get here."

As he said this, the soldier bowed and prepared to leave quickly, another soldier crossing his path at the door.

"Your Majesty! More bad news!" The other soldier said as Cobra's face darkened.

"What ... now?" He asked as his hands trembled slightly.

"The 20 pirate ships are an alliance of 3 pirate crews who have watched over Alabasta for years! Pirates Jammy, Loot, and Power!"

Cobra almost lost the strength in his legs and fell to his knees, but he was able to grab the fence. "Cough—call the bounty hunters in this area as well. Everybody!"

Three pirate crews have been eyeing Alabsta for a while now, but they have always been behind each other, so their infiltration has always failed. However, it would be extremely dangerous now that they had formed an alliance.

"Your Majesty... We accept it, but most of them don't. After all, bounty hunters just do their job to earn a lot of money and improve their lifestyle... But if they die, then what's the point? that it? Saying this, most of them rejected the offer. They are afraid of the alliance!"

"DIRT!" Cobra cursed as the soldiers jumped. They had never seen their King's curse before.

"Oh–wait, I remember something!" Recalling something, Cobra ran from the throne room towards his own bedroom.

"Your Majesty, you don't have to go, just ask us, we'll bring you what you want!"

Cobra ignored their words and quickly ran through the passageway. Soon, he reached the room and opened the royal cabinet, finding a sea shell with gold encryption on it. An interesting aspect of it is the name coveted by gold, "Baby Lucifer".

It was a special [Tone Dial] that Amon had given to several royal families in the county around Whiskey Peak. Using this, they can call Amon in an emergency, even though they have to pay a lot for it. Amon even gave one to the king of Drum island, although he planned to take over the kingdom after returning to Sky. Until then, he'll get the cash.

Without wasting any time, Cobra pressed the only Dial button as it rang.

*Berr! brr! Brm!*

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–Cobra Pov–

*kacha!*

It took a while for the dial to connect, but at least it worked!

["Hello? Hmm, King Cobra?"]

The voice from across said. So he recognized me, that's good. Things will be easier.

"H-Hello," Without me noticing, I replied in a trembling voice. "It's Lucifer?"

["Ahh, yes. I think your dial should just reach me, haha."]

Well ... he seems like a good guy at least. Even though he came here once to give his dial gift, which I have to accept because he is the most famous hunger bounty of late, I don't know much about his personality. He's strong and famous, but I hope he's someone with a good personality who will help us.

After all, he might take it as rudeness, but I had to cut it off. "Mr Lucifer, I may sound rude, but I—My kingdom will need your help as soon as possible."

["Huh? Err–you know, I'm kind of busy right now. 'Mmmm! Hey, watch the kiss. Talk later!'...Mmm, like I said, I'm sorry, but it's gonna be hard."]

What…? Is that a woman's voice?... Does this–no problem, I need it now. I heard he himself killed the pirate crew with an overall reward of 500 million before... All the other cowards ran away, only he can help us!

"Please, Mr. Lucifer, this is an emergency. In 10 hours, a fleet of 20 pirate ships is coming. Other bounty hunters from the top of the Whiskey will take at least 2 days to get here ... I hear you're very fast with your wings, please think this over carefully." I said when I heard the woman's voice again, but I decided to ignore it.

["...Actually, I'm in Alabasta now. I don't have to fly here. You know, I was hired as a mercenary and I'm done with his job .. but my client has requested 'special services', which I can't refuse. Like I said, I was busy. You must–"]

"PLEASE! The lives of people are at stake!!" Shit, I lost control of my emotions... I hope he's not angry.

["Haha, King Cobra, I mostly work in this line for money and pleasure.."] His voice was a little cooler than before. ["I can do what you ask, but as I said, Money, I need money. I'll take the job for 10 billion."]

"10 BILLION?! Are you crazy–"

["—'Hey! Ignore calls! I'm a client here! Who would dare to disturb me?!'

That's your King, Cobra.

'...WHAT'S?! K-keep talking. Haha, I don't mind.']

The voices of men and women were arguing like that... That woman's voice, I recognize her, she's a high-ranking citizen... Just wait, you will lose your position tomorrow.

But first, I need to secure a deal. "Ehem..."

Clearing my throat, I opened my mouth. "So ... How about we negotiate a little bit?" I asked as decently as possible.

["Hmm?... Didn't you just say you were worried about your citizens? Whatisthis? 10 Billion is 10 billion. Like you said, they'll reach in 10 hours, right? Let me tell you something pleasant, if I call, my subordinates from the guild can arrive in Alabasta in less than 6 hours."]

What's?! Real fast? Hows it? I heard he has something called 'Jet-Boats' which is very fast? It's stunning! I have to agree

["It's up to you to agree, otherwise I don't care, I'm busy. See you soon—"]

"H-HEY! Wait, wait... It's okay, 10 billion right? Okay, then 10 billion." Saying this, I thought for a moment. "But only if you can guarantee the death of 0 Alabastian this time. Otherwise, I'll only pay 5 billion."

I said after thinking for a while. Although I hate to admit it, there will definitely be deaths on the part of my countrymen. So this fact is impossible–

["Well, that's bullshit."] As expected, he said. ["But your proposal is not bad. So, Deal!"]

...Huh huh? She agreed? Really–Good.

"Hei–" Before I could say anything more, he cut off the conversation. *Bip*Fuck. I hope my people don't have to face too many problems ...

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A/N: Amon is having fun, however, he is also not lazy. In fact, he was just having fun not to slack off.