A Tearful Reunion

A massive explosion engulfs a civilian evacuation ship in flames with the sound effect "はああああああああ". Narration states: "22 YEARS AGO... WHAT HAPPENED AT OHARA... IT STILL SENDS CHILLS DOWN MY SPINE... WHAT A TRAGEDY. A DISTORTED TRUTH..." In a room, men discuss: "SHE'S A DEVIL MASQUERADING AS AN EIGHT YEAR-OLD!! AND NICO ROBIN WAS RESPONSIBLE!! THE MORTIFYING SCREAMS I HEARD FROM THAT INFERNO... TO THINK SHE SANK ALL THOSE WARSHIPS TOO!!...IS SOMETHING I'LL NEVER FORGET." An old man with wild hair shouts: "I SAW HER!! SHE HAD THE EYES OF A STONE-COLD KILLER!!" Others yell: "IF YOU SEE HER, JUST REPORT IT!! DO NOT APPROACH!! THIS BRUTAL INCIDENT WOULD TRAUMATIZE CHILDREN EVERYWHERE!! WE CANNOT LET THE WORLD KNOW THE FULL DETAILS!!" A man runs while exclaiming: "HUHI! THAT FUGITIVE IS ON THIS ISLANDI!"

Marines charge with weapons raised, shouting: "DON'T HOLD BACK JUST 'CAUSE SHE LOOKS YOUNG!! LOOK AT THAT BOUNTY!! LET'S SHOOT TO KILL!!...AND LACKS ANY TRACE OF EMPATHY!! SHE HAS A SCHOLARLY INTELLECT..." A wanted poster shows young Nico Robin with bounty 79,000,000. Civilians panic: "THE MARINES NEED TO TAKE HER OUT!! SHE'S AN ENEMY OF THE WORLD!! I WISH SHE'D JUST DIE ALREADY...!! I CAN'T BELIEVE SHE'S OUT THERE!! HURRY AND CATCH HER!! SHE HAS MYSTERIOUS POWERS!!" Young Robin flees in terror with sound effects "ザァァァァ ギィィ ギィ" and "TREMBLE". Close-ups show tear-filled eyes and a desperate face crying out as voices shout: "ROBIN!!! LIVE!!!" Robin escapes into the distance with "HUFF. HUFF."

In a rainy, desolate landscape, a young girl huddles in fear. "I'M SCARED... I'M SO SCARED OF EVERYONE..." A giant voice replies, "BUT, SAUL..." The giant Saul reassures her: "BUT SOMEDAY, WITHOUT A DOUBT, YOU WILL FIND TRUE FRIENDS!!!" He adds, "WHEN THINGS ARE UNBEARABLE..." The scene shifts to Ohara's library as the girl, now shown leaving a trail of chaos, is described: "SHE LEAVES A TRAIL OF THEFTS AND MURDER WHEREVER SHE GOES." Crowds react in panic: "DERESHI SHI SHI SHI!!!" "HEY, WHAT ARE YOU...I!" "LAUGH! LIKE THIS..." "REMEMBER WHAT I TAUGHT YOU!!!" A furious man with a scarred face roars, "DERESHI!!! I SURE HOPE SHE DROPS DEAD. GET LOST!!" while others shout, "I HEAR SHE USES HER CHILDLIKE APPEARANCE TO LURE POOR SOULS IN. ONLY TO SLIT THEIR THROATS AS THEY SLEEP!!" "WHATI! THAT'S INSANE!!" The girl dashes away amid the uproar as the narration continues about her dangerous reputation.

Present day. Aboard the ship, a crew member yells, "DROP ANCHOR!!" Luffy stares in awe: "THERE'S A PORT ON THIS TREEI! IS THIS A SEA... ON CLOUDSI!" The panel reads "PRESENT DAY." The ship approaches a massive tree-port village as cheers erupt: "WELCOME BACK, CAPTAINS!!" A rainbow arcs overhead while the narration states, "THIS IS THE WESTERN VILLAGE PORT!! AND THEY'RE SEA CLOUDS OF COURSE!!" The crew reacts with excitement. Luffy grins widely, "THE OTHERS ARE HERE!" Usopp exclaims, "UWAAH...! HOW MAJESTIC..." Nami stands nearby as another voice cries, "MY BRAIN IS BUGGING OUT! IT'S ALL SO OUT OF THIS WORLD!!"

The Straw Hats arrive amid cheers. "WELCOME TO ELBAF! STRAW HAT! USOLAND!! MY COMRADES!!" Hajrudin greets them warmly. Robin smiles at a familiar face: "LONG TIME NO SEE, HAJRUDIN!" "YOU LOOK LIKE YOU'VE GOTTEN WELL ACQUAINTED WITH ELBAF!" Hajrudin replies, "HEHE." A giant notes, "ROBINI NICE HAIR CUT! I FIGURED YOU'D GET ONE!" The New Giant Warrior Pirates introduce themselves: "...US FOUR MAKE UP THE NEW GIANT PIRATES! WE'RE YOUR SUBORDINATES!!" Luffy protests, "I TOLD YOU I DON'T WANT SUBORDINATES!" but they insist, "WELL IT'S OUR CHOICE! DIGA GA!" The ship sails into the misty village of Svalr as the crew marvels: "THAT'S 'SVALR'!!" "THAT'S INCREDIBLE!! WHAT A COUNTRY!!" The narration highlights the island's unique mist, sea clouds, and coexisting technology.

The crew discusses plans. Luffy declares, "ME TOO! I WANNA BE THERE!" while others say, "NO WAY!" "I'M FINE GOING ALONE, REALLY..." A map labels "SOUTHWEST OF THE WESTERN VILLAGE." Robin recalls, "...SHE DID SOMETHING THAT THE PEOPLE OF ELBAF CONSIDER UNFORGIVABLE." and mentions Big Mom's defeat in Wano. Gerd thanks their guide: "THANKS FOR GUIDING US, GERD." They head toward the tavern and school. Luffy spots someone and says, "I GOTTA GREET SOMEONE WHO TOOK CARE OF ONE OF MY CREWMATES PROPERLY!" The bustling village square fills with giants celebrating. Luffy cheers, "YIPPEE, FOOD!! I'M STARVING!!" while preparing for a feast and toasting Saul later.

High above the beach stands the towering Owl Library, a massive wooden structure built into the cliffs beside roaring waterfalls. Speech bubbles explain the setting: "MR. SAUL IS PRIMARILY A HISTORY TEACHER, BUT HE ALSO TEACHES US ABOUT VARIOUS BOOKS." "SO, EVEN YOU WARRIORS STUDY HARD!!" "THAT'S RIGHT! IT'S A BEACH FORMED FROM BROKEN OFF PARTS OF THE TREE." "THIS IS WARRIOR SPRINGS, AND BY THE WATERSIDE......IS THE OWL LIBRARY." "THERE'S NO TIDE, BUT THAT WATERFALL AT THE SOURCE IS ALWAYS MAKING WAVES." "IT'S LIKE A REAL SEA!!" A small ship sails nearby as the group arrives. At the bottom of the page, Nico Robin stands with a gentle smile, hand on her chest, thinking "MY HEART'S POUNDING..." A horned warrior shouts excitedly, "THIS IS ROBIN'S REUNION!!" while another figure yells, "ALRIGHT, LET'S GO GET HIM!!" "WE GOTTA BRING SAUL BACK TO THE TAVERN!!" A voice cuts in, "HOLD IT!!"

Jaguar D. Saul lies collapsed face-down in the shallow surf, his massive form unmoving. The group panics: "WHATI!" "HE'S FALLEN, AND HE CAN'T GET UP!!" "THIS IS BAD!!" "IT'S MR. SAUL!!" Chopper and others rush forward shouting, "GET HIM ALL FIXED UP!! EVERYTHING'S RIDING ON YOU!!" "I'M A DOCTOR!! I'LL EXAMINE HIM RIGHT AWAY!! WHERE IS HEI!" "SERIOUSLYI! WE CAME JUST TO SEE HIM!!" "THIS IS A REUNION 22 YEARS IN THE MAKING, AND HE JUST COLLAPSEDI!" Robin watches from the side as Saul twitches slightly. She smiles softly and says, "HOW SILLY." A voice laughs, "HEH HEH." Someone protests, "HEY!!! DON'T MOCK THE SICK!!" Pointing ahead, a figure exclaims, "HE'S OVER THERE!!" "HE JUST FELL ALL OF A SUDDEN...!!" Robin walks forward calmly, telling the others, "AND TO THINK I GOT ALL WORKED UP OVER NOTHING." The group calls after her, "ROBIN!!" "BUT, ROBIN-SANI!" She turns back with a smile, "HUHI!" "IT'S FINE. I'LL GO TO HIM ON MY OWN. YOU CAN ALL STAY HERE!"

Jaguar D. Saul floats face-down in the water, his body limp with only faint movement lines and the sound effect "Z Z... Z Z..." Nearby, Nico Robin stands watching quietly with a small smile and an ellipsis bubble. In a close-up, her eyes show a gentle, knowing expression. Suddenly a gigantic monstrous face erupts from the water with a deafening roar, "GRRA AAAA ROW!!!" The massive jaws open wide, teeth bared, as the creature towers over Robin. Small onlookers in the background react with shock, their speech bubbles showing only "..." as the beast looms directly above her.

Jaguar D. Saul bursts from the water laughing wildly, "DERESHI SHI SHI!! HEH... HEHEH..." His giant hands reach toward Robin as he asks, "DID I GETCHAI!" Robin stands calmly before him. In close-ups she smiles faintly while Saul's face shows surprise, muttering "GUESS NOT..." Saul sits up in the surf, scratching his head sheepishly with sweat drops flying, explaining, "SORRY. I WASN'T SURE HOW TO BREAK THE ICE AFTER ALL THIS TIME..." He continues laughing, "DERESHI SHI SHI..." Robin replies warmly, "HEHE, YOU STILL HAVE THE SAME FUNNY LAUGH!!" Saul looks at her and says softly, "I KNOW YOU'RE NOT A KID ANYMORE!!" A final close-up shows his emotional face as he utters, "ROBIN..."

Saul looms large with a massive grin, hands framing his face as he laughs wildly. "YOU'VE GROWN AS PRETTY AS OLIVIA!! YOU LOOK JUST LIKE HER!!" he booms. A small figure of Robin stands in the background, shocked. "WHATI" she exclaims. Saul continues, "NOW, LEMME GET A GOOD LOOK AT YOUR FACE. DERESHI SHI SHI SHI!! YEP, IT'S STILL RIDICULOUS!" Robin stares up at him, murmuring, "Like mother...I" A sign identifies the giant: "SAUL FORMER NAVY VICE ADMIRAL ROBIN'S SAVIOR". In a wider view, Saul sits on the ground holding a newspaper. "I WAS THERE WHEN IT HAPPENED, SO I COULDN'T HEAR MUCH... BUT I READ THE COVERAGE OF IT IN THE PAPERS... I SEE..." he says. Robin replies, "DID YOU HEAR VEGAPUNK'S BROADCAST, ROBINI YOU'LL UNDERSTAND SOMEDAY. WE CANNOT GIVE UP... ON THE FUTURE YOU WILL LIVE IN!!" She smiles gently, "YOU HAVE KIND EYES, JUST LIKE HER."

Saul continues passionately, "AND YET, THE 'VOICES' OF THE SCHOLARS OF OHARA WERE PASSED ON!! LEFT TO VANISH WITHOUT ANYONE HEARING. THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN BURIED IN HISTORY... THOSE WORDS WERE OHARA'S LEGACY! HISTORY IS WRITTEN BY THE VICTORS..." He adds, "VEGAPUNK WAS A TRUE SCIENTIST!! HE REFUSED TO PREACH ABOUT RIGHT AND WRONG, BUT..." Robin touches his arm, asking, "AND YOURS TOO... DOES IT HURTI" with a "TAP". Saul roars, "I'M SURE THEIR SACRIFICE WILL SHAPE THE FUTURE!! YEAH. IN THE END, HE STILL RISKED HIS LIFE TO TELL EVERYONE!! OHARA AND VEGAPUNK TOOK A HUGE LEAP OF FAITH!!" In a close-up, Saul's face twists in rage and tears. "ALL THOSE REPORTS REALLY TICKED ME OFF!! THEY SAID SUCH AWFUL THINGS ABOUT YOU!! THE ICE MUST'VE MELTED IN THAT INFERNO AND SWEPT ME INTO THE WATER... IT WAS A WHILE LATER WHEN I FOUND YOU SURVIVED, TOO. DERESHI SHI SHI!! NAH, I'M HARDER TO KILL THAN I THOUGHT. WHEN I CAME TO, I FOUND MYSELF DROWNING IN THE OCEAN...!!!"

Saul laughs wildly, "DERESHI SHI SHI!!" Robin smiles softly with closed eyes. Saul leans in dramatically, "AREN'T YOU GOING TO PRAISE ME FOR BEING ALIVEI" Robin replies, "LET'S NOT FOCUS ON THE DARK STUFF!...HEY, SAUL." Saul bursts out laughing again, "RIGHT!! OF COURSE I AM!! A KID LIKE YOU AGAINST THE WHOLE WIDE WORLDI!" Robin smiles warmly, "WHY AM I THE ONE WHO HAS TO LIVEI I CAN'T STAND IT! I WANT TO DIE! AAH...!" as tears form. Saul spreads his arms wide in the background, shouting, "THANK YOU FOR BEING SUCH A SURVIVOR!! YOU DID GREAT STAYING ALIVE, ROBIN!! 22 LONG YEARS!!" Robin weeps, "PROFESSOR! MOM! SAUL! WHY AM I THE ONE WHO HAS TO LIVEI" Saul sits on the ground with tears streaming, "I'M SO GLAD WE'RE ABLE TO MEET AGAIN AFTER ALL THIS TIME!!"

Saul and Robin embrace in a tearful hug, both crying heavily. Saul sobs, "DERE SHI SHI!!! I MISSED YOU, TOO!!!" Robin cries out, "I'VE MISSED YOU SO MUCH, SAUL...!!!" with large tears and Japanese sound effects for sobbing. The scene widens to show Luffy laughing joyfully in the foreground, "A TEARFUL REUNION!!" while other Straw Hats and giants react with shock and tears around Saul and Robin. Saul and Robin continue crying together in the background. The page ends with the note "CH.1133 /END ONE PIECE WILL RETURN DECEMBER 23RD" and a "ONE PIECE" logo.

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