I, the great swordsman, am definitely not a bootlicker

The noisy banquet in the center of the square formed a sharp contrast with the silent men and women along the wall at the edge of the square. At this moment, a bone-chilling chill emanating from the wall and a deep voice broke Zoro's awkwardness.

"Nicole Robin! Roronoa Zoro!" a gloomy voice.

"Could it be... you are Aokiji..." Robin's face changed drastically.

Zoro had expected this and breathed a sigh of relief. "Finally here you are. If you don't come soon, I don't know what to say!"

"Why don't you run away like before... If you were alone, you should be able to escape from CP9." The low voice came again, but Zoro did not respond. He knew it was asked to Robin.

"I said, I'm different from before. I can't just watch them die... I can't do such a thing..." Robin's face looked ugly.

"The giant who fought for O'Hara 20 years ago—Hagoval D. Sauro—was a good friend of mine. That day, I followed his advice and released you from the island. I have an obligation to monitor your life."

"But you haven't found a place to stay for 20 years, hiding from place to place like a time bomb. I decided not to leave you alone any longer. Besides, I don't think you want to live anymore. I originally planned to put an end to everything in O'Hara this time."

"But I didn't expect CP9 to suffer such a crushing defeat. Have you finally found your place to rest?!"

"Yes!" Robin answered firmly.

"Whether it was right or wrong for Sauro to let you live, you will give me the answer from now on, right?"

"That's right..."

"Then you must live on bravely. O'Hara hasn't... perished yet!" After saying that, Aokiji paused and said, "Roronoa, I have something to ask you. Isn't it time for you to return my things to me?"

"Huh? Don't talk nonsense. I didn't take anything from you. Be careful or I'll sue you for defamation!" Zoro flatly denied it.

"CP9's Kalifa gave a very detailed report. The World Government will not allow the Demon Slayer Order to be in the hands of a pirate." Aokiji said calmly.

Damn! You're threatening me! Do you know where the word "Mang" in Mang Village came from?

"It's not impossible to give it to you, but there is a condition."

"Ah, my... If you don't take it back, I'll be in trouble too. Tell me about it?"

Zoro grinned, "Let's go to another place and have a fight!"

"Zoro, what did you say!?" Robin's face changed drastically, and she hurriedly stopped him: "No! Absolutely not!"

"Hey, hey, hey, why are you always so murderous? I really can't do anything about you. Then I'll go to the east beach and wait for you."

"Okay, it's a deal!"

Zoro gave Robin a reassuring look. To be on the safe side, he took out the Demon Slayer Order from his pocket and handed it to Robin: "Come on, you come with me. I'm afraid I'll get lost. After the fight, return this to him and don't alert Luffy and the others."

"Why?" Robin was anxious: "Why provoke him!?"

Can I tell you it's for the proficiency in armament?

Zoro suddenly had an idea: "Didn't I tell you that I would help you beat him up!"

"You should know full well that you're no match for him!" Robin grabbed his arm and said, "I can't let you go! Stay here while I deliver the Demon Slayer Order to him."

Ha! Women really only slow down my sword-drawing speed.

"Well~ Then I can only go by myself. At worst I can just run around the island and I will find it." Zoro was unmoved.

Robin couldn't pull him away, so she had no choice but to accompany him. Looking at Robin's worried face, Zoro advised: "Don't worry, don't you have the Demon Slayer Order? If he kills you, just threaten him and throw the Demon Slayer Order into the sea."

Robin knew that he had made up his mind, so he had no choice but to nod.

-

The night at the seaside was as dark as ink. A breeze, carrying a salty, damp scent, gently brushed across the sand, stirring up layers of tiny ripples. A tall man slept on the beach, a bicycle parked beside him.

Walking towards him was a young man and woman. The man's face was full of fighting spirit, while the woman's face was full of worry.

"Hey! Here it comes... Are you done coaxing it?" Aokiji opened his eyes and showed an expression that showed he understood.

"Huh?" The old man is so shameless, eavesdropping on other people's conversations!

Aokiji slowly stood up and brushed off the sand on his body: "Have you thought about it? Maybe we won't be as lucky this time as last time."

"I couldn't ask for more." Zoro tied his turban and said, "Please teach me!"

After saying that, Zoro picked up his pitch-black fist, leaped up and smashed towards Aokiji.

Aokiji's Observation Haki was so powerful that he could still recognize Zoro despite the darkness. He had mastered Armament Haki in such a short time. His arms turned pitch black and crossed them across his chest to block Zoro's punch. "I see. No wonder CP9's Lucci was defeated by you."

"But is this what you rely on to try to beat the navy admiral? Armament Haki also has different levels of strength." As he spoke, Aokiji suddenly exerted force with his arms, pushed away Zoro's fist, and punched him in the face.

Zoro took a half step back and responded with a left fist.

Boom!

After the two fists collided, Zoro flew backwards and fell heavily to the ground.

He hugged his left arm, enduring the pain, and struggled to stand up, sweating profusely. Hmm, this felt familiar, just like my right arm during the day. They were indeed master and disciple.

But Aokiji is not Garp. He obviously doesn't want to end it there. In the blink of an eye, he suddenly appeared in front of Zoro and punched him in the abdomen.

Zoro immediately bent over like a drunken shrimp. At this moment, he heard a whisper in his ear: "Take good care of her... Stop thinking about other women!"

Ding! Gain the approval of Guardian No. 10 and receive +1000 Love Points.

Lying on the ground chewing the sand, Zoro thought to himself: Damn it... Help me up, I can still take a punch...

"Zoron!"

"Don't worry, I don't want you to throw the Demon Slayer Order into the sea... Give it to me." Aokiji gave Robin a playful look.

"Are you okay?" Robin ignored Aokiji and helped Zoro first.

"It's okay... just give him the Demon Slayer Order."

After Robin handed over the Demon Slayer Order, Aokiji rode his bicycle towards the sea and rode away.

Robin stared at his back in a daze: "What did he just say to you?"

"Well... an agreement between men!" Zoro looked at Aokiji's back and said fiercely: "I'll help you beat him next time!"

"What if I still can't beat you next time?"

Well... next time... it might be the Battle of Marineford, so suspenseful!

"Then... let's fight again next time!"

"Hehehe..." Robin smiled: "You are a fool!"

Ding! Fulfill your promise to girlfriend number 10 and win her favor, earning +1000 Love Points.

Aokiji, if you have the guts, come back! I beg for some torture!!

-

"Hey, Zoro, why are you like this again! Is Luffy's grandfather back again?" Chopper is setting bones.

"Well... no... I was drunk and fell accidentally!" Zoro looked calm.

"How can you be drunk? You wouldn't fall like this!" Chopper obviously didn't believe it.

"It was just a fall. If you don't believe me, ask Robin."

"Hehehe...yeah, I fell! And I got a mouthful of sand."