Two Realms: Hunters and Pirates

"Boss, how about I go deal with that Shichibukai first?" Manlong volunteered.

Zain looked at the other person and, seeing the determination in their eyes, nodded slightly and said, "Okay."

Anyway, with him there to support them, even if the barbarian dragon is no match for them, he can come to their rescue in time.

With Zane's permission, the dragon immediately began to warm up.

The enemy is a Shichibukai. If he can defeat the enemy, he can catch up with his boss much faster.

"Commander, I also want to join the battle." At this moment, a voice that was clearly nervous and apprehensive came.

Both Zain and Baby-5 looked over upon hearing the sound.

Despite his two short legs trembling like noodles, Chopper still walked forward with snot running down his face.

"Chopper, you're a doctor, there's no need for you to fight," Baby-5 reminded him.

Although she and Chopper were initially at odds, she welcomed and accepted him as he joined the group.

Over the past few days, baby-5 has grown quite fond of this adorable little reindeer.

"Doctors can fight too, I believe I can do it!" Chopper shouted bravely, wiping his snot back down.

It can become not only a doctor who discovers a panacea, but also a brave sea warrior.

"Yes, Chopper is amazing, and I believe you can definitely become a brave warrior." Seeing Chopper's attitude, how could Zane refuse him?

He smiled and bent down to pat the other person's head as a sign of encouragement.

"Stop nagging, I won't be happy just because you praise me."

True nature exposed.

Encouraged by Zane, Chopper immediately forgot his nervousness, grinned, and wiggled his body with a happy smile.

What an adorable little guy.

Zain and Baby-5 exchanged a glance, both with smiles in their eyes.

..........

Inside Whiskey Hill Bar.

"..."

"Okay, I understand!"

After hanging up the Den Den Mushi that had only produced the sound of a sea otter, Nico Robin reported to Crocodile, who was sitting on the sofa beside her: "Boss, it's a message from the Ominous Duo. As agreed, once they contact me, it means the Three-Eyed Pirates are almost here at Whiskey Mountain."

"Oh? That's pretty fast. Let's get started!"

Taking a puff of his cigar, Crocodile surveyed the large group of Baroque Works members gathered in the bar.

"It's the boss!"

"Leave it to us!"

"Everyone, perk up!!!"

"..."

Loud shouts echoed throughout the bar.

As you can see, those gathered here are not only ostensibly pirate hunters, but are actually peripheral members of Baroque Works.

Furthermore, there were Baroque Works executives such as Bonnis, Fonclai, and Gardino.

As it turned out, Crocodile was far from as relaxed as he had told Nico Robin when he actually faced Zane.

It's important to know that even most of the executives at Baroque Works didn't actually know that their boss was Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

The fact that these people have gathered here is enough to prove that Crocodile chose to reveal his identity in advance in order to deal with Zane.

Outwardly, members of the Baroque Works left the bar in a huff and began preparations at the port.

"They're really motivated."

"Of course, after all, our boss is a Shichibukai, so these peripheral members definitely have to perform well."

"That's true. I was also shocked when I first found out that the boss was a Shichibukai."

"Hehehe~ What do you mean by startled? You should be happy."

"......"

Seeing the peripheral members leave, the Baroque Works executives who remained in the bar sighed with emotion.

The difference is that some people are praising the positive attitude of the peripheral members, while others are secretly glancing at Crocodile.

The boss is a Shichibukai.

This was undoubtedly a great joy for the cadres of the Baroque Works.

This is because it not only means they have a powerful backer, but also that their power has become more promising.

Sitting on the sofa, Crocodile was well aware of the flattery some of the officers were showing him, which he took for granted and calmly smoked his cigar.

At the same time, his gaze returned to the man and woman tied up opposite him, as well as a duck.

Crocodile looked at the woman among them, a slight smile playing on his lips: "So, our Princess Vivi, what do you think I should do with you?"

That's right.

On the opposite side, bound together, are Vivi, her pet running duck, and Icarus, the captain of the Alabasta Kingdom's guard.

Vivi and Icarus have been investigating ever since the Dancing Fan incident, and eventually discovered Baroque Works.

In order to further investigate the details of Baroque Works, the two chose to go undercover within it.

But the situation is exactly as it is now.

Crocodile had actually discovered Vivi and the other woman long ago.

It's just that we didn't pay attention to it before in order not to alert them.

But things are different now.

In order to set up an ambush at Whiskey Mountain, where the Three-Eyed Pirates would be passing by, he simply captured Vivi and her companion who were hiding there.

"Waaaaah..."

Vivi, Icarus, and Runaway Duck were all tied up very tightly, with their mouths stuffed with cloth, so when they heard Crocodile's words, the two could only express their anger and resentment by struggling.

"Boss, these two still have some value. We might as well keep them for now and deal with them later when the plan begins," Nico Robin whispered to Crocodile, her eyes gleaming as she watched Vivi.

"Heh~ Value, huh? As the sole heir of Alabasta, this woman certainly has some value." Crocodile took a deep drag on his cigar, and as he exhaled the thick smoke, wisps of sand suddenly floated around him.

puff puff!

The sand grains instantly coalesced into two sand bullets, like bullets fired from a sniper rifle, piercing directly through the heads of Icarus and Run Duck.

The struggling body stiffened.

Icarus and Run Duck collapsed to the ground, lifeless.

"Waaaaahhhhhh"

Upon seeing this, Weiwei twisted her body in distress, her face contorted with pain, and tears of sorrow welled up in her beautiful eyes.

"Remember this well. This is the consequence of defying me. If you continue to disobey, your father and all your friends will die because of you," Crocodile said calmly.

Anyone who dares to infiltrate Baroque Works to investigate me, even if they still have value, deserves both deterrence and punishment.

Soon, the grief-stricken and desperate Vivi was taken away by Crocodile's men.

We plan to deal with the Three-Eyed Pirates first before taking further action.

"They're all pathetic guys..."

Nico Robin, who witnessed everything, sighed inwardly.

His sigh was not only for Vivi, but also for the peripheral members of the Baroque Works who had just left.

Vivi goes without saying.

The reason Nico Robin referred to the peripheral members of Baroque Works was because she knew very well that these people were just cannon fodder.

Even if they survive this time, these people will be eliminated once Crocodile's subsequent plans succeed and he overthrows the Alabasta regime.

After all, even if it's just on the surface, the king of a member state of the world government must maintain a bright side.

Otherwise, how could Crocodile have played the role of a hero in Alabasta for so many years?

Nico Robin sighed inwardly, wondering why she always encountered people like this.

The world only knows about her betrayals, but they don't know that every betrayal she made was for self-preservation.

Just like Crocodile today.

Nico Robin was absolutely certain that once the other party actually found the Poneglyphs in Alabasta, she would be eliminated once she translated them, regardless of whether there were any clues about ancient weapons.

No, they might also be imprisoned until their value is completely exploited.