From Pirates to the Strongest Death God in Soul Society

Chapter 31 Crocodile and Nico Robin.

After writing down these thoughts in his notebook, Bane soon fell asleep.

At the same time, in the rainy land of Alabasta, on the second underground floor of Rain Banquet, the most luxurious casino in the entire Alabasta and even in the first half of the entire Grand Line.

This is the headquarters of Baroque Works and also the office of its president, Crocodile Crocodile.

Although it was late at night, it was the best time for the casino. Crocodile did not rest, but instead enjoyed a very cruel show.

That is to throw those who owe debts in his casino into his "crocodile pool" to watch the banana crocodiles eat.

Just as the banana crocodile swallowed the unlucky guy into its mouth, there was a knock on the office door.

Crocodile, with a cigar in his mouth, a slicked-back hair and a fur coat on, said imposingly, "Come in."

As he finished speaking, the door was pushed open, and then a woman wearing a white windbreaker, a white cowboy hat, with a great figure, healthy wheat-colored skin, and a very beautiful face, walked in from outside the door.

Nicole Robin!

The woman who was called the 'Devil's Child' by the world government and had a bounty of 79 million Baileys on her head, and the only survivor of the O'Hara incident.

"What's the matter?" Crocodile asked in a cold tone.

Although Robin is the second-in-command of Baroque Works, Crocodile is actually very wary of her. The cooperation between the two is roughly that Robin wants to find a backer who can avoid the world government's pursuit and help her find history, while Crocodile wants to use this woman's knowledge to interpret the historical text and obtain the ancient weapon Pluto that can destroy the world.

The reason why they cannot trust each other is that since he was eight years old, Robin has been living in an environment of being betrayed and betraying others, and Crocodile is a tyrant with a gloomy mind, so naturally he will not trust one person too much.

Therefore, when the two of them cooperated, they were also wary of each other and cautious of each other.

"Someone down there has brought some interesting news. I think you might be interested." Robin didn't mind Crocodile's indifference. He sat casually on the sofa, made himself a cup of coffee, and said softly.

"Interesting news?" Crocodile smiled disdainfully and said, "What interesting news?"

"Bane, who killed the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates' Fourth Division, appeared at Whiskey Peak. This also means that the route they chose is the one we are on. Perhaps it won't be long before they reach Alabasta." Robin said in a calm tone as he tasted the slightly bitter coffee.

"Bane?" Crocodile's originally indifferent expression became a little serious after hearing this name. He stroked the gold ring on his hand and fell into thought.

The main reason why he managed to make it to the first half of the Grand Line was because he failed in his challenge to the Whitebeard Pirates and was eventually driven out of the New World.

Crocodile has never forgotten this hatred over the years, and he has always wanted to return to the New World, defeat the Whitebeard Pirates, dominate the pirate world, and become the Pirate King. At present, the method he has chosen is to find ancient weapons.

But at the same time, he also wanted to recruit some high-quality talents to become his subordinates. However, after so many years in Alabasta, there were no subordinates that he particularly admired. Daz Bonis could barely be considered one.

This guy named Bane has the ability to kill Whitebeard's captain, and he is still alive today without being killed by Whitebeard, which indirectly proves that he does have some abilities.

Crocodile thought that perhaps he could recruit him as his subordinate?

"Then let everyone on this line keep an eye on their whereabouts. If he really comes to Alabasta, I would like to meet him. Talent like this can barely be my tool, and I hope I can use it smoothly." Crocodile said after thinking for a while.

Hearing his arrogant words, Robin smiled and said, "You have a good idea, but he may not be willing to submit to you, especially since you are a pirate and he is a well-known pirate hunter. Maybe he will want to treat you as his prey?"

Although Crocodile is one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the prerequisite for maintaining the status is not to be defeated. Once defeated, the World Government will believe that this person no longer has the strength and qualifications to serve as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and he is likely to be stripped of his status.

And if Crocodile was killed by Bane, his status as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea would most likely be revoked, and Bane could definitely exchange Crocodile for a bounty.

Hearing Robin's words, Crocodile sneered disdainfully and said, "Don't treat me like a second-rate pirate. Besides, this is the desert country of Alabasta. Do you think anyone can defeat me here!?"

Crocodile is the user of the nature-type Sand-Sand Fruit, and Alabasta, as a desert country, can be said to be his home ground. His abilities can be greatly enhanced here. Crocodile doesn't think anyone can defeat him here!

Nico Robin stirred the coffee spoon and listened to this. She also felt that Crocodile was right. In this desert country, he was the real king of the desert.

However, recently, with the help of Crocodile's power, Robin has found some signs and clues of the historical text in Alabasta. In fact, she just wants to understand history, but does not want to revive any ancient weapons, and does not want to reveal the information about ancient weapons to the ambitious Crocodile!
So Robin has now begun to think, after reading the historical text and knowing part of the history, how to escape from Crocodile?
"Maybe Bane is an opportunity that can be used. No matter what, he was able to kill Whitebeard's captain in the New World, so his strength should not be too bad. I can stir up a conflict between him and Crocodile and let them fight each other. No matter what the result is, I should be able to find a suitable opportunity to escape during this period. It would be best if he could kill Crocodile, so that I won't have any worries." Robin thought secretly in his heart.

However, she remained calm on the surface and agreed as usual: "I understand. I will personally pay attention to the information about this Bane. If there is any progress, I will report to you as soon as possible."

Crocodile stared at Robin for a moment with a meaningful look, and then did not comment on it. Instead, he changed the subject and asked, "How is the progress on the matter of Pluto?"

"It has been confirmed that the Nefertari clan, the royal family of Alabasta, has secretly preserved a historical text, but the exact location of this historical text has not been discovered yet, so it would be better if you could get to it quickly. Once you take control of Albana and become the true king of the desert, I can also see this history as soon as possible." Robin took a sip of coffee and said with a slightly expectant tone.

"Hmph." Crocodile snorted first, then said: "The plan has almost progressed. If nothing unexpected happens, the Nefertari clan will be eliminated within this year, and I will become the new king of this ancient country!"

Thinking of this, Crocodile was a little excited. Alabasta possessed huge wealth, sufficient military force, ancient weapons, and his own strength. If he could find a few powerful subordinates, returning to the New World would not be a difficult task!
Having nothing more to say, Robin drank the coffee in his hand and left the office.

When the office door was closed, Crocodile's eyes became gloomy. He decided to kill this scheming woman once he found Pluto. This would be the safest way!
(End of this chapter)