"So you like Rifan?"
Suddenly, the cold voice of No. 18 suddenly came into Robin's ears.
"Huh?!" Robin looked at 18 standing next to her in surprise.
After a while, Robin said:
"Teacher Rifan is right. As expected, Miss 18, you are very strong."
"I thought I had become very strong, but I didn't even notice how you moved next to me."
"That day, when you played against Yamato, you were far from using your full strength."
There was no reply from 18, just a pair of bright eyes, quietly hitting Robin.
A minute later, Robin said quietly:
"Miss 18, seems to care about me liking Teacher Rifan? Don't you like Teacher Rifan too?"
Seeing that Robin didn't deny that she liked Rifan, No.18 spoke:
"I do like Rifan, after all, he is my creator, the one who gave me life."
"In that case, is Miss 18's love for Teacher Rifan the kind of love towards her father?"
"I only know that I want to be with Rifan forever, and I want to see his smile forever."
After a slight pause, No.18 continued:
"Because I am an artificial person, I can live forever, and can always be by the side of Rifan who is also immortal."
"Nico Robin, you are different, not just you, but Nami, Vivi, Yamato, etc. are different."
"You only have a lifespan of about a hundred years. Even if Rifan gives you a hundred years of life, you will only have a life span of two hundred years."
"You will die someday!"
"I want to see Rifan's smile. If your combination with Rifan can make him happy, I don't mind you being with him."
"In other words, I am willing to support any woman who can make Rifan happy.
"It's just that if Rifan accepts you and falls in love with you when you get old and die, Rifan will definitely be sad."
"I don't want to see Rifan sad. I don't think you want to see the teacher you respect. The man you like is sad about your departure?"
"If you really like Rifan, please don't get too close to his heart."
"Unless, one day, you can live forever like me and Rifan!"
Robin fell silent when she heard the words of 18 that hit her heart.
For a long time, she thought about being able to be with Rifan now and didn't think too much about the future.
Now that she heard the words of 18, she realized how extravagant she wanted to be with Rifan.
A few minutes later, No.18 took a deep look at Robin who was in deep thought, then turned and walked to the side.
"If I mean that if one day I can also get immortal life, will you agree with me being with Rifan?"
Robin's voice came from behind No.18.
Hearing it, 18 turned her head and looked at Robin. At this time, there was no confusion in Robin's eyes, and there was only determination.
"If you can do it." No.18 said coldly, and she randomly glanced at Yamato who was sitting cross-legged not far away.
At this moment, Yamato's eyelashes moved slightly, and it was obvious that the conversation here also passed into her ears.
Shaking her head, 18 returned to her position.
'It's not easy to meet a good man and give up easily. It doesn't fit my style.'
Robin took a deep look at No. 18's back as she thought.
'Eternal life? As long as my strength gets stronger, one day I can get the chance of eternal life from the golden list!'
'Even if it is not eternal life, but as long as I can continue to earn 100 years of life, I can walk side by side with Teacher Rifan.'
Taking a deep breath, Robin sat down and started her own training.
Robin with her back to Yamato didn't notice that Yamato quietly opened her eyes at this moment.
There was doubt in her eyes, but after a few seconds, her eyes became as firm as Robin's.
In a short while, in the Epiphany Room, Robin and Yamato condensed a strong Chakra and small universe energy.
Feeling the change between the two of them, No.18 glanced at them, shook her head, and closed her eyes.
…
Wanokuni, somewhere in a secluded woods.
Because it is far away from the town, it is difficult for people to come here several times a year.
However, just today, someone came here quietly.
'[Battle Clothes List] is about to start.'
Komurasaki, the woman formerly named Kozuki Hiyori, walked quietly in the dense woods.
Looking at the golden list in the sky and the familiar names being discussed intensely, Hiyori sighed deeply.
'If my sword is not stolen by Teach, maybe I already have the strength to resist Orochi.'
Despite thinking so, Hiyori understands that this is impossible.
Even if Teach's reward is given to her, she cannot defeat Kurozumi Orochi and his guards alone.
Not to mention the figure of Four Emperors Kaido behind Kurozumi Orochi.
Thinking of Beast Pirates who came to Wanokuni a few days ago, Hiyori sighed deeply.
Originally, she was supposed to be summoned today to go to Kurozumi Orochi.
But because of the arrival of Kaido, everything has changed.
Because of this, she rarely had time to come to this unmanned forest, planning to walk around at will, so as to relieve the depression in her heart.
After passing a corner and penetrating dense trees, Yamato came to a small lake.
This is the purpose of Hiyori, a quiet place known only by her.
Because of being undercover in Wanokuni for a long time, Hiyori needs such a place to relax her mood.
However, when Hiyori came to the lake, she did not relax as usual.
Instead, her heartbeat began to beat violently because of what she saw before her eyes.
"Rifan's dojo! Is this Rifan's dojo?!"
Hiyori's beautiful eyes widened, and she shouted in surprise.