Pirate's Freedom

Sure enough, all difficulties are caused by the lack of ability of the parties concerned.

Today is Robin's exam day, and Tata Tot is sitting alone by the pool.

Because of an unexpected discovery, my already determined heart began to become hesitant again.

[Life return·Level 1] x2

Effect 1: Obtain the practice guidance of life return and greatly increase the speed of life return practice.

Effect 2: You can freely control your body, hair, and internal organs. As long as you pour your consciousness into it, you can freely control anywhere.

Next to the card is a fragment that emits the same light——

[Return of life·Fragment x2]

Effect: Use fragments to increase life return level.

This was what made him waver. Not long ago, when the year 1500 of the Oceanic Calendar arrived, he got another blank card.

Because I have never encountered a suitable Devil Fruit, and I am not sure whether I have the [Qualification of a King], this blank card has no clear use.

So, with the mentality of giving it a try, Tata Tot once again branded the card of life return.

Unexpectedly, not only was the second life-returning card successfully imprinted, but because this card was level 1 as soon as it appeared, Tata Tot obtained another life-returning card fragment.

Now, as long as he is willing, Tata Tot can use the fragments to increase the life return to level 2 at any time, instead of having to break through on his own with slim hope.

However, at this point, Tata Tot can be said to have a sufficient understanding of level 2 life return——

Powerful, very powerful, even if he only relied on this power, he was confident enough to surprise Aoki Pheasant.

However, it is not strong enough for him to defeat the [Devil-Slaying Order] and gain the confidence that he can still protect what he cherishes no matter what the circumstances.

That's enough. With this kind of power, you can protect Robin and escape from this doomed O'Hara Island.

Even though he was dubbed the [Son of the Devil] and had a bounty of 7900 million Baileys, Tata Tot was confident that Robin would grow up healthily and safely.

In this case, no one can say that I haven’t changed anything.

Or rather, we must take a gamble on the tiny possibility. After failure, let Robin return to the trajectory of the original work, living a precarious life of escape and suffering from the ups and downs of displacement.

However, in this case, he clearly had the possibility to change everything, but he decided to run away without trying anything, and chose the least bad life for Robin without permission.

After leaving this island, how will I feel when facing her?

[Even if you are alone now, you will definitely meet a companion one day.The sea is boundless, and one day a companion will definitely appear to protect you. You will never be alone forever if you are born in this world. 】

After Sauro tried his best, he left Robin with the courage and motivation to survive.

And all I can do is to assess the situation and leave everything behind to let Robin escape from there.

Compared to Aokiji who killed Robin's only friend but then let Robin live and let her live in a low-key manner, how could I be better?

Qing Pheasant can still say what his responsibilities are, but I don’t even want such a friend.

Live more freely than anyone else.

After coming to this world, it must have been decided long ago.

Therefore, even if you can't do something, you have to do it. Only in this way can you call it freedom.

……

Today is the day after the exam.

Robin, who was still nervous about the results, had already gone back.

Tata Tot came to the [Tree of Omniscientity]. This was the first time he came to this place in more than a year since he came to O'Hara Island.

"Dr. Kloba, my name is Tata Tot."

Tata Tot shouted after knocking on the door.

"You must be Robin's friend."

Dr. Cloba opened the door, and he was a little surprised.

"Although this is the first time I've met, Robin often talks about you."

As he spoke, Dr. Cloba walked out and closed the door.

Tata Tot didn't pay attention. If he guessed correctly, a celebration party for Robin to become an archaeologist should be being prepared inside.

"Really? Robin also told me that Dr. Cloba's hair style is very cute."

False, this is an adult's lie, even Robin would not say such a thing.

"Hahaha~ Robin has always been very discerning."

Dr. Kloba was very happy, Tata Tot continued.

"Dr. Cloba, I came to you to deliver this letter to you."

Dr. Croba was stunned for a moment and then understood, "Is it for Robin?"

Tata Toto nodded, confirming Dr. Cloba's guess.

"Dr. Cloba, I have to go out. If I haven't come back in three days, please show this letter to Robin."

Dr. Cloba realized something and his expression became serious.

"You should know how important you are to Robin. If you just disappear like this, she will be very sad."

Tata Tot smiled brightly.

"I am determined to live."

Dr. Kroba looked at him seriously, and Tata Tot also looked at him calmly.

“It seems like it’s something that must be done no matter what.”

After a long time, Dr. Cloba's expression softened and he said: "Once you have made a decision, others can't say anything."

Seeing that Dr. Kroba accepted the letter and ignored his hesitant expression, Tata Tot immediately left.

Dr. Kloba may have wanted him to attend the upcoming celebration, but for Tata Tot, no matter what, he didn't want to say goodbye to Robin in person.

Because those who don’t say goodbye well will definitely meet again.

……

In the night, in the huge [Tree of Omniscientity], Dr. Cloba is hiding behind the window

"It's Robin. She's here. She seems to be returning a book. Everyone should go to your places."

Robin was a little confused. In the past, the [Tree of All Knowledge] was brightly lit, but today it was dark. She opened the door carefully.

"Good evening, Dr. Cloba, I'm here to return the book."

"Crackling-"

The sound of a salute suddenly sounded, ribbons flew, and the huge tree house suddenly became filled with light.

Dr. Kloba yelled, "One two."

"Robin, congratulations!"

"That's amazing, Robin. He is indeed a genius."

"There is cake to eat."

Everyone's voices sounded at the same time, making Robin feel dizzy.

"Robin, you got full marks in the last PhD exam."

At this time, Dr. Cloba's voice came.

"From today on, you can call yourself an archaeologist, and we will do research together."

Hearing these words, Robin suddenly felt a huge surprise, and a big smile bloomed on her face.

"Here, this is proof that you have become a scholar. Take it, Robin."

Dr. Cloba pinned a badge on Robin's chest.

"That's great, Robin."

"congratulation."

Seeing this, everyone smiled and congratulated Robin.

"Hmmm—"

While Robin was still looking at her badge, a coughing sound came.

Dr. Croba picked up the pointer, hit it on the map with a "pop!" and said seriously to Robin.

"Listen, Robin, you have to remember what it means to be a true archaeologist.

"Yes, Dr. Cloba."

“The so-called knowledge is history. This 5000-year-old [Tree of Omniscience] stores countless documents and materials that have been transported from all over the world for a long time. This is irreplaceable and precious to all mankind. wealth."

Dr. Kloba raised his hands.

"This is the largest and oldest library in the world, and together with the outstanding archaeological scholars like us gathered under the [Tree of Omniscientity], by studying these books, there is no historical mystery that we cannot solve."

After finishing speaking, Dr. Cloba looked at Robin.

"Got it, Robin."

Robin nodded seriously.

"Yes, I understand."

Dr. Kloba walked up to Robin, touched her head, and said happily: "I hope you will make your own contribution to the world by studying various cultures in the future."

"Doctor, I want to uncover the mystery of [Blank History]."

Because of the encouragement, Robin mustered up the courage to speak out about the dream that he had just confirmed not long ago.

"No, no."

Dr. Kloba's expression changed, and he waved his hands repeatedly.

"You are not allowed to study it."

"why?"

Robin was puzzled, "Can't we just study historical texts to know what happened in the blank 100 years?"

"How do you know this? Did you use your ability to peek into the basement again?"

Dr. Cloba was shocked.

"But." Robin wanted to speak, but was interrupted by Dr. Cloba with a serious expression.

"You should know that interpreting historical texts is a crime."

Robin was a little surprised, "But aren't you guys..." After a pause, he continued, "Aren't you studying historical texts in the basement every day in the dead of night?"

"Robin, how do you even know such a thing?"

Dr. Cloba opened his eyes wide, "What's going on? Did you see this in secret? Answer me! Robin!"

"Because," Robin suddenly raised his head and said loudly, "Even if I ask you to be honest, you won't let me enter the room."

Then, he lowered his head again and his voice began to become smaller again, "That's why I want to become a real archaeologist, thinking that I can study with everyone. I work so hard, why..."

Dr. Croba frowned tightly, and the other scholars were also silent.

Seeing the tears in Robin's eyes, Dr. Cloba's expression softened. He squatted in front of Robin, held her shoulders, and said seriously: "We are all prepared to deal with it once the matter is exposed." I prepared to lose my head to conduct this research. Since this taboo became the law of the world 800 years ago, countless scholars have lost their lives because of it. I will take this opportunity to tell you-"

Robin held back tears and raised his head. Dr. Cloba said solemnly: "We are the only ones in history who have been able to interpret ancient texts. We are the only ones in the O'Hara family. We have no way out."

Looking at Robin's pitiful expression, Dr. Cloba said cruelly: "I want you to swear to the [Tree of Omniscientity] that if you come close to the basement again, I will prohibit you from entering or leaving the research institute and library. Do you understand!"

Robin couldn't help but shed tears in his eyes, opened the door and ran out.

"Robin!" A young female scholar wanted to call Robin, but she turned to look at Dr. Cloba helplessly, "Robin has completely followed the same path as her mother."

"She still doesn't know what happened a few days ago."

Dr. Kloba's expression was hidden in the shadows. He lowered his head and said seriously: "Robin's mother, Olvia, has been arrested. One can imagine her fate..."

……

Robin kept running until he came to Tata Tot's tree house.

"Tata Tot, are you there?"

No one responded, and the rope ladder that had been there disappeared.

Robin used the arms made of flowers and fruits to lift himself up, but found that there was no one in the tree house.

Lighting the oil lamp, there was a piece of paper underneath, and Tata Tot wrote on it in scrawled handwriting - I'm going out for a trip.

Robin sat on the bed holding his legs and waited for a long time, but Tata Tot did not come back.

"I'm going to sleep, good night, Tata Tot."

The sun rose and shone on the curled-up Robin, and she slowly woke up.

Rubbing her eyes, she was still the only one here.

"I'm hungry, do you want some fried rice, tata tot."

"..."

"Tata Tot, I became an archaeologist, but nothing good happened."

"..."

"I'm going to the beach, Tata Tot."