A pirate on the high seas kidnaps a Celestial Dragon!

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Soon after, the group slowly emerged, exuding a powerful aura.

The leader was a man with a horizontal scar on his face, looking very weathered. He wore a fur-lined coat and had a bright gold hook in his left hand.

This person was none other than Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Facing the crowd not far away, he showed no sign of panic, calmly took out a cigar, lit it, and put it in his mouth.

"How is this going?"

Before the eldest brother could speak, the burly man beside him asked the question first.

Bai Qi was also very familiar with this burly man. He was a senior agent of the studio, codenamed Mr. 1, and a user of the Quick-Cut Fruit. In the original work, he had caused Zoro a lot of trouble.

"It looks like Robin betrayed us."

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Crocodile immediately saw the key to it.

"Let me introduce myself, I am the notorious bandit Qi Bai."

Qi Bai spoke calmly, releasing an aura far surpassing Crocodile's, instantly stunning everyone.

Upon hearing Qi Bai's name, Crocodile immediately trembled.

Not long ago, Qi Bai was just an unknown nobody, but now he is hailed as the fifth emperor of the sea.

His strength and deeds are truly awe-inspiring.

"I never expected to meet Qi Bai, who has recently become famous, so soon. It is truly an honor for me."

Crocodile is no small fry, and he won't be intimidated by this.

How could a formidable figure who has even challenged Whitebeard be afraid of Qi Bai, who has just begun to show his talent?

"I just don't understand, we have no grudge against each other, why do you want to see me?"

Crocodile stared intently at the other person and asked the question.

"Haven't I made it obvious enough? I came here in such a grand manner, of course I'm going to beat you up."

Qi Bai raised his palm and spoke casually, which was extremely arrogant and made people uncomfortable.

But isn't that what ruthless bandits are like?

The atmosphere on the scene suddenly became extremely tense. The henchmen and thugs didn't dare to utter a sound, all holding their breath and waiting for their boss's decision.

Crocodile's face was extremely pale, like a grasshopper being roasted by a hot fire.

He hadn't heard such arrogant words in years, which made him extremely unhappy.

Chapter 81: Old Sha Admits Defeat? Attempting to Settle the Situation Peacefully!

Chapter 81: Old Sha admits defeat? Attempting to settle things peacefully.

If it were anyone else provoking him like that, he would have killed them all long ago; he has the ability to do so.

But the guy in front of me was no nobody either.

Qi Bai caused a sensation upon his birth, brazenly invading the Navy branch, kidnapping the grandson of Navy hero Garp, extorting money from the Navy, and fighting against three admirals.

Such a feat is unprecedented and will likely never be repeated.

Although Crocodile has not yet witnessed Qi Bai's combat power firsthand, those rumors are certainly not unfounded.

"Boss, are we going to start a war?"

Mr. 1 asked in a low voice, already ready for battle.

This person is not a pirate. Before joining Baroque Works, he was a notorious assassin in the West Blue, and cold-blooded ruthlessness best describes him.

"Forget it, there's no need to make enemies with this kind of guy."

After a moment's thought, Lockdall made his judgment.

He infiltrated Alabasta, founded the Baroque Workshop, and secretly undermined the country's stability—not for a moment of idleness.

He had his own purpose: to obtain information about the legendary ancient weapon, Hades.

He invested so much manpower and resources in Alabasta, hoping to achieve his goal.

Getting involved with Qi Bai at this time is not a wise decision.

Patience is paramount in planning. Those who accomplish great things often possess a level of patience far exceeding that of ordinary people.

This is something Crocodile firmly believed.

"So it's Qi Bai. I really admire you."

"I've been wanting to get rid of those navy men for a long time, and what you've done lately is truly gratifying."

Taking a deep breath, Crocodile forced a strange smile and said with a laugh.

His intention to curry favor with Qi Bai was obvious.

Robin was deeply shocked by Crocodile's temporary transformation.

Is this still the treacherous and ruthless boss she remembers?

"Your approach won't work on me."

Little did he know that Qi Bai had no interest in befriending Crocodile at all.

Qi Bai came here this time to seize the wealth and treasures accumulated by the other party.

"To me, the Navy is my enemy, and you pirates are my enemies as well."

"I'll reiterate: I, Qi Bai, am a ruthless bandit. I act according to my conscience, and my favorite things are burning, killing, and looting."

"If you know what's good for you, hand over all your treasures."

Qi Bai said calmly, his arrogant attitude showing that he didn't take Crocodile and the others seriously at all.

"How dare you! How dare you show such disrespect to our boss!!!"

Several of the underlings of the Baroque Works roared in fury.

The sounds of weapons being drawn rose and fell, and a chaotic battle was about to break out.

Faced with this situation, Qi Bai actually smiled.

Baroque Works is not someone to be bullied at will; this is within his control.

In the original One Piece manga, Crocodile and his crew were the first formidable enemies that Luffy's main characters faced.

If it weren't for the protagonist's plot armor, Luffy would have died seventy or eighty times over when fighting him.

Baroque Works is not comparable to Aaron or Bucky.

"Who gave you permission to use knives?"

Just then, Crocodile roared.

The underlings were stunned, wondering what their boss meant.

“I know you are very strong, but you are still a junior, so I will take the liberty of calling you Brother Qi Bai.”

Crocodile continued, his tone as friendly as ever; he didn't want to escalate the situation.

"You say you're a notorious bandit, is that a title similar to that of a thug?"

"I look down on bandits, but I admire you greatly and really do not want to be your enemy."

"Crocodile, what exactly do you mean?"

Qi Bai retorted without any politeness.

"Since you're already here, I, as your senior, naturally can't let you leave empty-handed."

Then, Crocodile clapped his hands in front of everyone.

The next second, several henchmen carried out a gleaming golden treasure chest from the house behind them.

Judging from their strained expressions, the box was quite heavy.

"Open the box."

Crocodile said softly, and his underlings immediately obeyed.

Inside the box were dazzling jewels and gold.

Nami, standing next to Qi Bai, drooled.

"Consider this box of treasure my gift to Brother Qi Bai. Please accept it."

Crocodile was pleased with Nami's reaction, and he slowly expressed it.

Having done things this far, he felt that unnecessary disputes could be completely avoided.

Nico Robin was taken aback; her former boss's ability to be so flexible and adaptable was beyond her expectations...

"Hahaha, Crocodile, are you out of your mind?"

Just when everyone thought Crocodile was about to make peace, Qi Bai mocked.

His eyes lingered on the box of jewels for only a second before he looked away, turning to Crocodile with disdain.

"You've been plundering the seas for years and have been entrenched in Alabasta for a long time. Your accumulated wealth must be enough to rival that of a nation."

Qi Bai said calmly.

"Are you trying to appease a beggar by only pulling out a chest of treasure?"

He abruptly changed the subject, then released a fierce killing intent; the aura of spiritual pressure was like a boulder pressing down on everyone.

Crocodile then realized that Qi Bai was not someone who could be easily fooled.

This man, who calls himself a ruthless bandit, has great ambitions.

"What I want is all your wealth. If you don't give it to me, I will have to resort to force."

Qi Bai said calmly.

"Qi Bai, I'm only calling you 'brother' out of respect. Do you really think I'm afraid of you?"

Qi Bai's words thoroughly enraged Crocodile.

The fact that Crocodile could rise to the rank of one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea proves that he is a powerful pirate.

"I was trying to be friendly with you because I was too lazy to argue with you, but I didn't expect you to take advantage of my kindness."

"You little brat who hasn't even grown his first hair yet, how dare you disobey me like this?"

Crocodile was genuinely angry.

Over the years, he has led the Baroque Works and controlled the country of Alabasta from behind the scenes.

He was already used to the feeling of being in charge, so how could he be willing to be controlled by others?

His bottom line is the information about Pluto. If he hands over all the treasure, the organization will find it difficult to continue its operations, and its long-planned scheme will be put to rest.

"Since you asked for this, then you might as well die."

"Men! Charge!!"

Crocodile exhaled wisps of smoke and shouted loudly.

In an instant, the members of Baroque Works picked up their weapons and charged menacingly towards Qi Bai and his group.

"This is the Crocodile I remember."

Qi Bai looked into the distance and couldn't help but sigh.

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Chapter 82: The battle begins, and it's a completely one-sided situation!

Chapter 82: The battle begins, a completely one-sided situation.

Without Qi Bai giving the order, his men, quite perceptive, rushed forward.

The two groups soon clashed, and a fierce battle broke out.

What was initially thought to be a fierce and evenly matched battle turned out to be a one-sided affair.

The agents and cadres at Baroque Works only possess dangerous-level combat capabilities.