I have the Flame-Flame Fruit, I'm invincible!

An arrest warrant was burned to ashes in the flames.

……

"Why bring her along?" Enel tilted his head.

"She's a prisoner, aren't you afraid she'll leak secrets?"

“No, she’s our partner,” Dick corrected.

"Tch." Enel rolled his eyes.

“Robin, where do you think Crocodile will imprison Cobra? What kind of traps and mechanisms will be inside? I’d like to hear your opinion,” Dick asked.

"Oh? I'm a bad guy. What if I deliberately lead you astray?" Robin laughed.

“That’s right, she’s completely untrustworthy,” Sabo agreed.

“I believe her,” Dick said without hesitation.

Robin froze, staring intently at Dick.

"you sure?"

"If you dare to say it, I dare to believe it."

The group exchanged glances, then looked at Nico Robin with curiosity.

They knew Dick was serious.

"Alright then, since the boss has said so, Nico Robin, I'll listen to you. Where is it?" Ace shrugged.

"Let's finish off the sand crocodile as soon as possible, and go back for a drink," Zoro said.

Even Enel, who despised Robin, was no exception.

Nico Robin: ...

Looking at the expressions on the faces of those around her, Nico Robin was genuinely touched.

Unfortunately, she didn't know either.

She had only just joined Baroque Works, and besides, Crocodile didn't trust her at all.

……

Rainfield, the Rain Banquet Casino, is a super casino operated by Crocodile, famous both domestically and internationally. What the world doesn't know is that this is also the source of Crocodile's conspiracy.

The truly wise live in seclusion amidst the bustling city; Old Sha has finally figured it out.

At this moment, the sand crocodile's face was gloomy.

Nico Robin's disappearance gave him a very bad feeling and also made his perfect plan fall short.

His options now are either to find Nico Robin or to revise his plans.

Bulu bulu.

The Den Den Mushi rang, and Crocodile received a surprising phone call.

A few days later, yellow sand filled the sky, and the scorching sun beat down mercilessly on the ground, seemingly trying to scorch every grain of sand. The boundless yellow sand reflected a blinding golden light under the blazing sun, appearing utterly desolate.

In this harsh environment, the two groups stood facing each other.

The first group was Dick and his crew.

The other group consisted of only two people.

Sand crocodiles and Cobra.

Given the Sand Crocodile's cautious nature, finding Cobra in a short time would be impossible.

The only solution is to get the sand crocodile to take it out himself.

Therefore, a hostage exchange was arranged.

Trade Nico Robin for Cobra.

"You're not simple at all. I really underestimated you." Old Sha sneered. He should have made a move back then.

“Actually, you’re still underestimating me,” Dick shrugged.

The most common mistake people make, including Dick, is arrogance and thinking they are superior.

"So, the transaction is over, and everyone goes home?"

"Do you think it's possible?" Old Sha took a deep drag on his cigar.

Let the aroma of the cigar penetrate deep into your lungs.

When has Crocodile ever accepted a threat?

Looking at the enemy before him.

They were all hairless minors.

pity.

There is only one outcome today: death.

Desert Sword.

The enormous sand blades are sharp enough to cleave the ground, even splitting open the desert.

The scope includes everything except Nico Robin.

Dick watched leisurely, unguarded, seemingly unaware of the danger.

Because others will solve it.

"Good timing." Kuina Zoro drew her sword.

Ace Sabo threw a punch, but Enel simply ignored it.

The desert sword, capable of cleaving the earth, was directly shattered, and the powerful force even surged towards the sand crocodile.

This also caused the usually composed Old Sha to become completely gloomy.

Because it exudes domineering power.

Armament Haki.

The boy and girl in front of me are basically both domineering, while the other one is natural.

"Good, no wonder you dared to come looking for trouble with me," Old Sha laughed heartily. "If I'm not mistaken, I've always been your target, haven't I?"

“Of course,” Dick affirmed.

"You've mastered Armament Haki at such a young age, not bad, you're definitely a genius," Old Sand sneered disdainfully. "But I'm an even bigger genius than you guys."

Crocodile, at 20 years old, is a powerful fighter who can fight Barrett to a standstill. The strength of the young men and women in front of him is nothing but child's play in his eyes.

Moreover, don't think that having an overbearing aura will allow you to defeat him.

"Then let me show you the horrors of the new world."

Observation Haki activated.

"Let me tell you, Haki isn't just about Armament Haki; it's also about Observation Haki."

attack.

Sandstorm, desert sword.

As a user of the Sand-Sand Fruit, Crocodile's strength increased dramatically in the desert.

Combined with the effects of the natural style.

Each time the ability is used.

Natural disaster, a real natural disaster.

For someone without domineering spirit, no matter how many people there are, it's all just suicide.

Dick stood in front of Cobra and effortlessly shattered the incoming attack.

“Natural type,” Nico Robin murmured to herself, her body trembling slightly.

She finally witnessed another catastrophe.

only--

Nico Robin looked at Dick.

There's also a Logia-type here, who will win?

“Cough cough, hurry up and leave, young man,” Cobra said anxiously. “I am very grateful that you came to save me, but you should leave now. Staying here will kill you.”

"..." Dick.

"Alright, since you put it that way, then I'll hand you over to Crocodile. Let's go."

Kobra: Σ(っ°Д°;)っ

“Well,” Cobra wiped the sweat from his brow, glancing at the desiccated animal out of the corner of his eye, “if you can, please save me. If not, then forget it.”

(End of this chapter)