The girls were waiting for Allen and Robin to return in a large room inside the palace.
Excluding Tashigi, Hina, and Mikita the rest knew the reason for this.
"This is..." Vivi opened her eyes upon seeing the newspaper.
It narrated the events that had occurred in Alabasta.
"Well it was inevitable" said Nami sighing.
"No, look at this!"
Vivi took out the wanted posters that came attached to the newspaper.
"Let me guess they increased Captain Allen's bounty?" said Mikita with an amused smile.
A wanted poster was a target on the head that indicated to others they could get rich by killing you, but they were also a kind of status, so many pirates celebrated the fact of increasing their bounties.
"Not only Allen and Uta! Nami! Kaya! Nojiko! They have wanted posters!" exclaimed Vivi.
Huh?
The girls upon seeing them were surprised to the point of being left speechless.
– Kaya "the Devil's Doctor" wanted dead or alive.
Bounty: 1,000,000 Berry
Kaya was left speechless, not because of the bounty, she knew that sooner or later she would have one but the attached title was something ridiculous, what did she have to do with the devil, however upon considering it for a moment she remembered that Allen was called the white-haired demon, so his nickname made sense.
'Those fools, how dare they insult Allen' thought Kaya.
– Nojiko "The Merciful Shooter" wanted dead or alive.
Bounty: 3,500,000 Berry.
Nojiko felt embarrassed, during the confrontation against Baroque Works she always tried to shoot in a non-lethal way, either the legs or the shoulders hence the nickname.
It is not that she did not want to kill but she prefers to avoid it.
'It's an embarrassing nickname...' thought Nojiko.
– Nami "The Cat Burglar" wanted dead or alive.
Bounty: 9,000,000 Berry.
Nami held her breath, she had been quite brutal in the war against Baroque Works.
Unaware of how strong she was she ended up breaking many arms and legs during the battle perhaps that earned her such a large bounty on her head.
"Congratulations" said Mikita smiling.
The girls were perplexed for a moment, after all these bounties were a target indicating that the Marines were willing to spend millions for their heads.
Mikita upon seeing their reaction teased them.
"Hehe, are the East Blue ladies surprised to have a bounty when their captain is practically facing the Marines and the World Government?~"
"Tsk, it's not that" snorted Nami. "It's just that I didn't expect it to be so fast"
Unlike her original version and perhaps due to Allen's influence she had acquired a less fearful personality.
Mikita's eyes narrowed as she looked at the East Blue girls.
"To be honest neither did I, I was perplexed and surprised, it almost seemed like out of nowhere they had become stronger."
This time it was Nami who held Mikita's gaze, from her point of view she was still not part of the crew therefore she had no right to know too much.
"Who knows, WE are quite a peculiar crew," said Nami.
"Ugh" Mikita seemed to receive a slap, "Hehe, well that could change~"
Mikita turned around and headed to the exit, she intended to go to the Black Pearl to clean especially Allen's room.
Over the days Mikita realized that flattery served to please Allen but if she truly wanted to be part of the crew she had to show her intentions with actions and not with words.
Since then the girl decided to be like a kind of maid for Allen, from shoulder massages to simple cleaning. But it is not only that, she had purposely been trying to seduce him.
From a more exposed cleavage to a slight view of her underwear when bending over, all this with the objective of not only being part of the crew but of climbing the hierarchy within it.
"Kukuku~" Mikita laughed with amusement and a touch of malice. "I imagine the day I take the position of first officer and the rest of the girls especially the arrogant Nami have to speak to me with respect.
....
Nami remained silent watching Mikita leave before looking at Hina and Tashigi.
"Hina-san..."
Hina who had been sitting while drinking a cup of coffee turned to look at Nami.
"Hina confused... what's wrong?"
"Do you think this is enough, you know, for scary people to come after him?"
Actions depend on who does them while in the mouth of a brat barely embarking on the sea they are more of a joke than something real, the more Allen's power and reputation grow, the more possible it is that the Marines will take it as a real threat and act accordingly.
Hina remained silent, days ago she would have responded bluntly and directly but after living with this crew and knowing that deep down there was no one evil, she began to feel appreciation for them.
"In the marines the highest authority is the fleet admiral and the greatest force are the three admirals, however they are not a force that can be moved for just anything, their duty is to be available to respond to any situation that merits it including the movements of the Yonko"
Hina made a pause and lit a cigarette, then smoked a little before continuing.
"If I have to guess, either on the next island or the following one you should expect an ambush with a Vice Admiral at the head"
The girls put on serious expressions, it was true that Allen had reached a point where simply ignoring him and waiting for some bounty hunter to take his head was no longer possible.
Vivi could not help but be worried while observing Allen's new poster.
Allen Walker "The White-Haired Demon"
Bounty: 400,000,000 Berry
The bounty offered for Allen was already very large so even defeating Crocodile did not increase it excessively, however, his confrontation with Portgas D. Ace was what truly made them reevaluate Allen's strength.
"Don't worry" smiled Uta putting her hand on Vivi's shoulder.
"Uta-san"
"That guy can be many things but I assure you he is not a suicidal madman, that fool goes with the real intention of taking the world~" smiled Uta.
Vivi opened her eyes before laughing.
She was worried when the person in question was someone who would be happy to increase his bounty and would even complain upon knowing that his new nickname was not "King of the World"
....
When Allen returned to the palace he found a quite harmonious atmosphere.
"I see that everyone is quite lively"
Upon hearing Allen's voice all the girls turned, but they were left paralyzed.
In front of them was a young man who shared 99% of the features with Allen, but who was not only taller and more robust, but was even a few years older than the Allen they knew.
"What's wrong?" smiled Allen with a devastating charm that hit the girls.
"Stop" Robin scolded him by her side while making a slight pout, but it was not known if it was simply because she was jealous.
"Haha, I know" said Allen grabbing Robin's hand.
Robin blushed, this younger brother was becoming very bold.
Nami was the first to approach, although she hesitated.
"Captain?"
Allen smiled looking at Nami he approached her and took her by the waist lifting her.
"Of course the one and only glorious Allen Walker, my recent power increase made me stronger and more perfect!"
Nami could not help but laugh.
"What are you saying? haha"
Allen's words brought them relief because it was indeed the same Allen, a little bigger and with a face a little more sculpted by maturity but the same Allen.
...
The rest of the day advanced in a calm way with the inevitable farewell between father and daughter.
Cobra even spoke privately with Vivi not as King but as father, he made her promise that she would take care of herself and that no matter what happened Alabasta would always be her refuge.
Vivi cried and thanked her father.
At the end of the day the Black Pearl which had been in the square as a kind of attraction was boarded by its owner and soon began to sail down the avenue, however, this time it was not received with fear but bid farewell with applause.
Everyone found out that Crocodile was not a hero and that he had caused the drought and that Allen and his crew had saved them.
While several girls felt pressured by the cheers of the crowd, Allen stood at the bow with absolute confidence while observing everyone.
'That's right bathe in my glory'
[...]
Lenalee preferred not to make comments something told her that staying on the sidelines was for the best.
When the ship left Alubarna the sky was clear as if illuminating the way to the next destination.
"Alright!" smiled Allen, "Vacation is over ladies, hoist the sails we're heading to the next location!"
Robin laughed upon seeing her younger brother so motivated, it was simply fun and at the same time relaxing, in fact, this could be the first time in many years that she felt so relaxed somewhere.
'I guess I'll have to give him a reward' thought Robin however she soon blushed.
Allen had stopped looking like a teenager and now looked like a young man beginning adulthood, it was something that made it difficult for Robin to continue treating him like a child.
The Black Pearl left Alubarna leaving hope and glory in its wake as it should be.
Maybe they can make a statue for their savior, maybe create a day to celebrate Allen, or maybe the man asks for too much and these people will forget him over time?
Nah, he is too handsome to be forgotten.
The return trip was equally comfortable, it was almost an insult that Allen crossed the most suffocating desert in the Grand Line drinking cocktails with a cute girl fanning him.
Mikita almost drooled upon seeing Allen with his torso bare, even Tashigi could not stop looking at him from time to time.
But every time he turned towards her, the girl pretended ignorance in panic.
Allen smiled with smugness, he was not a muscular mastodon, nothing like that, his muscles were defined to perfection, with symmetry and the maximum beauty that a male body can have.
....
The next day in the morning the sea breeze accompanied the first rays of the sun.
Allen opened his eyes feeling the call of the sea, the whisper of Calypso, and the flirtation of the sea goddess.
A smile was drawn on his face, as expected Captain Allen Walker enjoyed sailing the sea more.
"Nggh"
However, before any emotion, Allen must deal with a sleepy situation on his chest.
"It's time to wake up" smiled Allen brushing aside the hair of the girl who slept on his chest.
"I don't want to..." said Uta.
Her violet eyes opened with resentment while she clung to him, like a stubborn and spoiled cat refusing to get off her owner's lap.
"Why?" asked Allen in a mischievous way.
Uta puffed out a cheek and hid her face in Allen's chest.
She refused to answer.
"Oh, we have a rebellious girl" Allen laughed and hugged Uta before standing up, the girl screamed cutely, complained, and got angry but Allen did not care while carrying her.
"Is this some kind of fetish?" growled Uta.
"Oh, you dare to complain after using me as a pillow all night?"
Uta blushed.
Last night she had come to level up to two, or at least that was the plan, including Robin gave them space and went to sleep in Kaya's room, but Uta had fallen asleep.
With no other choice, Allen also slept, but in the middle of the night the girl decided that the bed was not as comfortable as Allen himself and ended up on top of him.
"Kuh, it's unfair, you know very well that I have abandonment issues" grumbled the girl.
Uta was the classic girl who had abandonment issues because of her father, seen from a positive point of view Allen was the hero who helped her find her father to give him a beating, but from another point of view, Allen was the bad guy who took advantage of Uta's lack of fatherly love to include her in his crew.
Allen teased while pulling Uta closer.
"It's true, I'm a bad guy and a shameless pirate, right now you're in my hands without the ability to escape"
"Pff" Uta laughed, however her pupils dilated, "Just shut up"
Uta was fully aware of what Allen had done with Nami and Kaya.
When she heard that leveling up was practically intimacy between couples she felt overwhelmed, that is why Allen had not mentioned the leveling up to them even though the week had passed.
Are you okay with this? Uta asked herself.
Was she okay with doing this kind of thing? She did not know, but as Allen approached her all thoughts were eliminated from her head and only a strange warm sensation in her chest and a sudden thirst in her throat remained.
Allen who had decided to change could not help but smile upon seeing Uta's reaction and without hesitation he kissed her.
The girl tensed upon feeling a new sensation, her body weakened while being kissed and when Allen's tongue invaded her mouth, she seemed to get lost for a moment.
A minute passed before Allen released her.
Uta looked up with a face red as if in a trance, but it did not last long soon her eyes focused on Allen.
Allen was surprised that Uta didn't show the kind of panicked embarrassment that Kaya did, or the silent shame that Nami did.
Uta looked at Allen with intense eyes before grabbing him by the shirt.
"Why did you stop?"
Uta kissed Allen this time taking him by surprise, it seemed that the fallen angel had been corrupted by the white-haired demon.
Allen did not reject and took Uta by the waist while pushing her against the wall to kiss her with passion.
....
On the other side of the wall Tashigi and Kaya who had been spying felt embarrassed upon hearing the thud and the contained gasps.
Kaya understood the situation but did not expect Uta to be so... aggressive.
On the other hand, Tashigi who did not know the excuses of leveling up and dual cultivation, only understood that Allen had a shameless relationship with his singer.
Both girls did not know that a third girl was spying it was Robin, whose power allowed her to create eyes and ears in the room.
The woman bit her nail with jealousy, she was already aware that her younger brother would have to do this kind of thing with the girls on board, but not even she could imagine that this would turn out this way.
Robin unconsciously touched her own lips, but that shameful and fleeting thought made her feel very embarrassed and she decided to go take a cold shower.
Twenty minutes later.
Allen and Uta separated.
He observed the girl with disheveled pajamas, a red face, slightly swollen lips, and a seductive gaze that tempted him to continue.
"That's enough..." said Allen bringing out the last bit of self-control he had left.
Although he had decided to change, going from zero to one hundred was a bit difficult.
Uta smiled mockingly bringing her mouth to his ear, "It's okay but next time I won't let you escape~"
Uta staggered towards the exit like a queen, but upon leaving she collapsed on the floor covered her face, and felt about to faint from embarrassment.
She looked in all directions and upon not seeing anyone she breathed with relief, stood up, and went to her room.
Tashigi and Kaya peeked from above the captain's cabin once Uta left, upon seeing the girl's appearance they could only imagine what had happened with embarrassment.
.....
Half an hour later Allen had changed gear to Captain mode and stood at the bow while they saw Nanohara in the distance.
That's right he had decided to leave Alabasta from the place where he arrived.
However, there was something different in the air, an oppressive and familiar sensation that Allen did not expect from this town.
He could not help but smile and in front of the girls' eyes he jumped into the distance.
"Allen?!" shouted Robin.
"What's wrong?" exclaimed Nami.
The answer came immediately, in the distance, there was another figure who had done the same as Allen.
It was a muscular old man whose fist was covered by a metal cup and red lightning.
Allen upon seeing this covered his fist with Haki as well and added the Gura Gura fruit at level 5.
"Brat!"
"Old man!"
Out of nowhere the sky filled with turbulence and when both fists collided, a shockwave pushed the calm morning into oblivion.
Nanohara became the second stage of the confrontation between an old legend and a young monster.