[Pirate] I! Orochimaru! I will never split! Chapter 046

A group of people sat on the mechanical Naruto’s back, eating lunch boxes and talking about the enemies they encountered, wandering around the capital of Alabasta like they were on a picnic.

“Usopp!!! Do you know that this broken thing you made is full of magic!”

Nami punched Usopp until his face was covered in bumps, complaining that all the weapons he made were just for ornamental purposes for celebrations, and she almost died.

“Alright, alright, Nami, don’t be angry… Look, didn’t you win even without weapons?”

Orochimaru appeased Nami and promised that after the Alabasta incident was over, he would work with Usopp to develop a weapon suitable for her.

The surroundings were silent, and everyone realized that something was wrong. Where had everyone gone?

Vivi rushed over from somewhere at this moment, asking everyone for help in finding the bomb hidden by Crocodile, saying that it would explode in about twenty minutes, and if they couldn’t find it, everyone, including the rebels, would be blown up.

Luffy, on the other hand, went to fight Crocodile alone.

Orochimaru’s face turned dark as he looked at Vivi. He wanted to say something but held back. This was the employer, even a foolish employer couldn’t be killed.

“Usopp… I’m leaving Mechanical Naruto to you. He has a radar detection function and should be able to find and defuse the bomb within ten minutes.

If you can’t defuse it within 3 minutes, you’ll need to issue a new command to Mechanical Naruto to throw the bomb far away. However, generally, it’s detachable. If any other unexpected situations occur, your command is also needed.”

“Received, sir,” Usopp blinked and gave a very serious Navy salute.

Was he addicted to cosplay?

Orochimaru was very impressed with Usopp in all aspects. If Usopp were a bit braver and worked harder, his potential would be even higher than Sanji’s, easily ranking him in the top three in terms of combat power.

What a pity, no one is perfect.

“Sanji, you go with Usopp. In case Crocodile has a backup plan, you shouldn’t have trouble dealing with those useless cadres. I’m afraid Zoro will get lost, so let him stay with the main group.”

Sanji puffed on his cigarette and scoffed, watching Zoro, who was holding his sword and about to slash Orochimaru, being stopped by Nami and Chopper with appeasing smiles.

“Orochimaru really has good judgment.”

After explaining a few things and letting the others rest, Orochimaru went alone to find Luffy. That reckless guy, he wouldn’t forget that Haki could counter Logia Devil Fruits, would he?

Soon, the scouting clone returned to his body, and Orochimaru entered the Royal Tomb before Crocodile.

At this moment, only King Cobra and Robin were underground.

“Have you finished reading?” Orochimaru leaned against the Poneglyph and looked at Robin.

Robin nodded at Orochimaru, but her face was full of disappointment… What she wanted wasn’t information about ancient weapons, but the true history.

“If you’re finished reading, I’ll put it away.” Orochimaru ignored Cobra completely and directly put the Poneglyph into his system space.

“This is…” Robin was a little surprised.

“Oh… just collecting it. This thing is mine now, or perhaps I should say, this thing was originally mine.” Orochimaru didn’t explain much. Orochimaru’s identity in this world was that of the Kozuki Clan. The Poneglyphs were carved by the ancestors of the Kozuki Clan and then scattered everywhere, so it was fine to say they were his now.

“How about a favor… help me find if there’s anything valuable?” Orochimaru transformed into his half-snake form, blinking at Robin, his small wings fluttering and rubbing against Robin’s hand.

“No! Those are ancestral burial items! They are the history of Alabasta! You’re taking advantage of the situation!” Cobra struggled, looking at Orochimaru.

Orochimaru squatted in front of the person and pulled out a scroll. It clearly stated that in order to help Princess Vivi, who was being pursued by the Seven Warlords, successfully reach Alabasta, a reward of 11 billion Berries was required. If the payment could not be made, an item of equal value should be used as a substitute.

Signature: Nefertari Vivi

“This is a contract, written in black and white with your daughter’s name. There was no coercion; she voluntarily paid the price to save her kingdom, so please settle the bill for 11 billion Berries.” Orochimaru wasn’t angry; anyone would be happy when about to receive payment.

Cobra didn’t know what to say. Now, Alabasta couldn’t even manage 100 million, let alone 11 billion…

“So, if you can’t come up with the payment, I’ll collect the reward myself.” Putting away the scroll, Orochimaru ran towards the direction Robin pointed, waving at the person.

ヾ(•ω•`。)

“Thanks… See you later. Oh, by the way, Crocodile is about to come down, so try to trick him… After all, he’s really easy to fool, and there really isn’t any Poneglyph here.”

Treasure-hunting Orochimaru was very happy. No matter what world, getting paid was always a joyous occasion.

Reaching the depths of the underground, Orochimaru unceremoniously began to ransack the burial items.

What? A guilty conscience? No such thing. He was very skilled at this. In his previous life, Orochimaru had almost dug up the graves of all famous ninjas, and many obscure ones too.

Later, during the Great Ninja War, Kabuto Yakushi inherited his excellent qualities and almost dug up the graves of all ninjas.

If the graves were dug up, wouldn’t it be foolish not to take the burial items?

So, digging graves and taking burial items, Orochimaru was very good at it. And this time, it was an open and honest reward, which made Orochimaru even happier.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Crocodile and Nico Robin, who had reached the Royal Tomb via the underground stairs, stared at each other.

“What are you doing?” Crocodile asked through gritted teeth.

Nico Robin pointed to the square mark on the ground.

“I’m thinking about where Alabasta’s Poneglyph is. This is the Poneglyph you promised to let me read… I also want to know, how can I interpret it for you if there’s nothing here?” The cunning Robin tried to needle Crocodile’s heart.

Crocodile looked at the spot, pushed Nico Robin away, his eyes bloodshot.

“Pluton! Where’s my Pluton?”

“It flew away with wings.”

Nico Robin teased. Now she didn’t even need to make up history. Without Robin’s deliberate betrayal, Crocodile had no reason to deliberately kill Robin, as she might still be useful later.

Crocodile was so angry he almost vomited blood and kicked Cobra away.

“Since there’s no Pluton, then this country is mine. Even without any Poneglyphs, I’ll find Pluton with my own power.”

Orochimaru had already put away all the valuable items at this point, bouncing happily as he walked.

Suddenly, he heard Crocodile’s roar.

“What Pluton? Are you looking for Pluton? I know where it is!” Orochimaru poked his head out and looked at Crocodile.

Crocodile’s mouth twitched slightly. Where did this snake demon come from again? But he couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement.

“Conditions! Just tell me where Pluton is!”

Orochimaru stared at Crocodile for a long time, wondering what he was thinking.

Crocodile felt a chill and tightened his coat.

“My body isn’t suitable!!”

⚆ɞ⚆ On the other side, Robin instantly perked up, with a look of someone enjoying the gossip.