In the past, the combination of Kaido and Big Mom would've sent a chill down Luffy's spine. Such an alliance would've felt like a looming catastrophe, one that demanded immediate action.
But now?
Now, he felt something else entirely—an overwhelming discomfort, as if he were stuck in some cruel joke, caught between frustration and disbelief.
He shot Robin a look filled with resentment, like a pure-hearted man wronged by a mischievous temptress—equal parts aggrieved and annoyed.
Before she could even say a word, Luffy stepped forward, closing the distance between them. Without hesitation, he bent down and captured her soft, sponge-like, delicate lips in his own.
"Sister Robin, this is meaningless.
All your provocations and teasing have left me confused and at a loss.
This is very harmful to my body."
Robin chuckled softly against his lips, her voice a teasing whisper as they parted for air.
"Sorry, I was just joking with you. I'll make it up to you later."
Her apology came with a faint smile, but she knew she'd pushed things a bit too far. The last thing she wanted was for Luffy to lose control in retaliation for her playful games.
But Luffy wasn't the type to suffer a loss quietly, nor was he foolish enough to fall for vague promises.
"An apology isn't enough, little Robin."
Before she could react, Luffy stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her firmly against his chest.
Robin's eyes widened as she stared into Luffy's, which gleamed with a mix of mischief and fiery passion. For a brief moment, she seemed stunned, caught off guard by his sudden boldness.
But Luffy didn't let her process it for long.
At first, there was a hint of pride on his face, a satisfaction in catching Robin off guard. But soon, his expression shifted.
His body stiffened slightly, and his daring melted into hesitation.
The two remained locked in a kiss for over ten minutes, until Robin, breathless, gently patted his back with her right hand, signaling it was time to come up for air.
As their lips finally parted, both took a few moments to catch their breath.
Robin narrowed her eyes slightly, her gaze shifting from Luffy's face to his still-occupied hands.
Her left hand moved up, resting on his chest—then, without warning, slid lower.
Luffy's body tensed immediately, his heart skipping a beat.
"Hey, hey, hey, sister, calm down!" he stammered, trying to maintain his composure. "I mean, I'm good with weapons and all, but… this is delicate material.
If you break it, you'll regret having to spend your nights alone in an empty room!"
Robin's smile widened, but her grip didn't loosen.
"Ara, if it's broken, it's broken. What does that have to do with me? I don't remember promising you anything."
Her words sent a fresh wave of panic through Luffy, but before he could react further, Robin finally let go.
Luffy let out a sigh of relief—but instead of stepping back, he pulled her even closer, tightening his arms around her.
"Hey, Robin," he murmured, his voice low but firm. "I don't know what you think of me…
But after this, you're mine.
Welcome to the family. I'm sure you know the others, so I won't bother introducing them one by one."
Robin chuckled, her voice rich with amusement.
"Hey~ You're so overbearing. It was you who forced the kiss."
She didn't resist his embrace, but she also didn't give him a clear answer. Still, after more than half a year of knowing Robin, Luffy could tell—her silence was as good as an admission.
"Hey, there's no such thing as a forced kiss," Luffy countered, grinning. "We're deeply in love. It's the natural expression of our feelings."
"Oh~? You love me deeply, huh?"
Robin deliberately stretched out the words, her expression playfully challenging, as if daring him to keep going.
Luffy was tempted to throw in another round of sweet, nauseating words just to see if he could crack her cool facade, to coax out a rare look of disgust from her usually composed face.
But before he could act on his plan, he sensed something—or rather, someone—approaching quickly.
And of all the people in the base, it had to be the one person Luffy least wanted to see at this exact moment: Koala.
Panic surged through him. He tried to release Robin immediately, but before he could move, her arms tightened around his waist, locking him in place.
To make things worse, Robin stood on tiptoe and captured his lips again, silencing any protests he might've had.
Luffy's eyes widened in pure shock, but Robin's eyes gleamed with mischief.
Then, with surprising strength, she pushed Luffy backward, sending him tumbling onto the bed. She climbed on top of him, pinning him down as if to seal the situation.
Damn, Luffy thought, his mind racing. I knew it wasn't going to be that simple!!!
Meanwhile, outside the door…
"La~ LaLa~ LaLaLaLa~ La~"
Koala hummed a cheerful tune as she approached, swinging the door open with a lighthearted grin.
She stepped into the room, her eyes scanning the familiar pink decor—only to freeze in her tracks.
There, on her bed, were two very familiar figures—entwined, lips locked, and clearly not in the middle of an innocent conversation.
For a moment, Koala was completely petrified, her body stiffening like stone as if she'd been struck by lightning.
Her humming stopped abruptly, her mouth hanging open in shock.
"You… you… YOU GUYS!!!"
Her voice finally broke through the stunned silence, shaking the walls of the room.
"You guys are TOO MUCH!!!"
Robin turned her head slightly, her expression as calm as ever, though there was a playful glint in her eyes.
"Ah, I've been caught~ What a shame," she said, her tone light and teasing, as if this were all some innocent mistake. "Oops."
Luffy, still pinned beneath Robin, stared at Koala with wide, desperate eyes.
"…If I say this is a misunderstanding… do you believe me?"
(T＿T)~~
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