Pirate's Swordsman

As the surveillance totem was inserted, the surveillance images of the surrounding area were suddenly displayed on the property panel, giving him a clear view for him to view at any time.

"It's a pity that the Navy Headquarters is too big to provide complete coverage."

Xia Nuo's eyes moved slightly, and he made a rough estimate in his mind. The area that can be monitored currently is only about one-fifth of the fortress, and there is nothing that can be done about the rest of Malinfando.

Fortunately, the monitored area not only included several important large conference rooms, but also the top-level office of Marshal Warring States. If the Navy made any major confidential decisions in the future, it would be difficult to escape his perception, which already made him very worried. Satisfied.

The role of the surveillance totem is obvious.

In the past more than a year, the reason why the Hayate Pirates were able to disappear was that the BIGMOM Pirates, who had been casting a net to search, could not find any clues. The eye inserted in the cake castle served as an extremely powerful weapon. important role.

And it was from that time that Xia Nuo planned to keep the second surveillance totem until he came to Malinfando in person before using it.

"In this way, there will be only one surveillance totem left."

He glanced at the backpack column again, stroked his beard thoughtfully, and wondered whether he should use this last precious opportunity when he had time later to go to Mariegio.

……

hours later.

Xia Nuo, who had closed his eyes and rested for a while in the room, looked up and saw that it was dark outside the window, so he got up and walked out of the door, heading towards the large conference room at the end of the corridor.

His expression was leisurely and at ease, not paying any attention to the surveillance phone bug above the corridor, as if he was walking in his own courtyard.

"Your Excellency Xia Nuo."

At the door of the large conference room, there were two naval captains waiting on the left and right sides. When they saw Xia Nuo approaching, they bowed slightly and saluted:

"Welcome to your arrival. The other Shichibukai are already in the conference room. The dinner will begin soon. Please take your seat first and wait for a moment."

"Ah."

Xia Nuo nodded slightly, ignored the two men, and strode into the conference room.

This is a quite luxurious and spacious room. The ceiling seems to have been deliberately raised, reaching seven or eight meters.

And Xia Nuo soon knew the reason for the design - as soon as he entered the door, a burly bear-like man sitting across from the long table looked up and looked over with indifferent eyes. on his face.

This person is nearly seven meters tall, wearing a fluffy bear-eared hat on his head, and holding a Bible in his hand. Even though he is sitting on a special chair, his head is still almost touching the ceiling. Extraordinarily conspicuous.

Bartholomew Bear!

Looking at this big guy who was known as a "tyrant" but was actually a senior cadre of the Revolutionary Army, Xia Nuo's eyes moved slightly, showing a bit of interest.

This was the first time he had seen Xiong himself, and he didn't know how far the other party's transformation process was currently. If it hadn't affected his sanity, he really wanted to take some time to discuss with him.

In his opinion, apart from himself and Hawkeye, this tyrant is the only one in the Shichibukai who has enough strength and capital for him to take him seriously now.

"The Gale Swordsman, Xia Nuo..."

Before Xia Nuo spoke, Bartholomew Bear slowly spoke: "You are indeed here for this meeting. It seems that my trip was not in vain..."

His voice was steady and dull, with a gentle and unhurried tone. Xia Nuo frowned when he heard the words. Before he could figure out the meaning of the other person's words, a familiar voice came from the other side. :

"Hahahaha, brother Xia Nuo, I finally see you again. Come on, come over here and sit down!"

Xia Nuo knew who this rough and bold voice was without even looking. He turned slightly and looked at Jinbei who was greeting him with a big smile, and also showed a smile:

"Long time no see, brother Jinbei."

"It's been a long time since I last saw you."

Jinbei took the initiative to pull out the empty chair next to Xia Nuo and grinned:

"The last time was three years ago. When we were in Dragon Palace City, I said at that time that I would come find you when I had time when I returned to the New World. Who knew that your route would get deeper and deeper, and you would never find someone to meet? Chance!"

"Isn't this a collision now?"

Xia Nuo was not polite. After sitting down, he smiled and exchanged a few words with Jinbei, then glanced at the seat opposite him.

Sitting across from him was a man with a heavy back wearing a black fur coat, a long horizontal scar on his face, an earring in his right ear, and a golden hook in his left hand. He was smoking a cigar in silence at the moment, looking aloof and indifferent.

It was Sand Crocodile, another king of the Shichibukai, known as the "Sand Crocodile".

"I'm not surprised that Brother Xiong and Jinbei will come, but I didn't expect you to come too."

Xia Nuo crossed his legs and slowly leaned on the back of the chair. He stared at Crocodile and chuckled: "Alabasta is not close to here. It takes a lot of time to go back and forth."

"so what?"

Crocodile finally raised his eyelids. He looked at Xia Nuo, flicked the ashes from his cigarette, and said slightly: "Your reputation has become more and more famous in recent years. In order to see you with your own eyes, this little journey is not worth it." What?"

"Come for me?"

Xia Nuo was startled for a moment, then smiled nonchalantly: "That's interesting. Why, now that you've seen me, do you feel like you're disappointed that you came here in vain?"

"Too much modesty, boy."

Crocodile took a puff of his cigar and said gloomily:

"It's obviously much stronger than I expected. Even I can't feel the slightest aura of a swordsman in you. I'm afraid you have reached an incredible level in swordsmanship, even surpassing Miho." Have you defeated that monster?"

"Hmph, if things continue like this, the title of the world's greatest swordsman, in my opinion, will probably change hands soon."

"You seem to know a lot about swordsmanship?"

Xia Nuo was also a little surprised at this time. He raised his eyebrows and asked: "Mihawk and I haven't seen each other for a long time. Let's put aside the matter of who is stronger and weaker. But you, a guy who has never practiced swordsmanship, How do you know so much?"

"It's not your turn to worry about this."

Crocodile snorted and seemed to have lost interest in the conversation. After glancing at the Bartholomew Bear next to him, he smoked his cigar in silence again.

This guy... seems a bit stinky?

Xia Nuo looked at the indifferent Crocodile and felt a little funny in his heart. He was not unfamiliar with this attitude. He had seen it on the faces of the veteran Dark Emperors when he attended the tea party. He was just relying on his seniority and age to see it. It's nothing more than a junior who has gained fame or even surpassed himself.

But this was just right, he was too lazy to talk to Crocodile at the moment.

If he went to Alabasta, he might get involved in the other party's plan and try to save Robin and Vivi.

’ But now that he is at the Navy Headquarters, the one who comes is Sand Crocodile himself. For such an old guy whose strength is no longer on the same level as himself, he can’t arouse the slightest interest in making friends.

After looking at the bear again, and seeing that the other party didn't seem to be willing to take the initiative to talk, Xia Nuo simply didn't bother to ask any more questions, turned his head and started chatting with Jinbe with a smile.

In this kind of situation, it is indeed more comfortable to get together with acquaintances.

The other two Shichibukai, one a brat and the other a mute, how awkward it would be to get together. Xia Nuo knew without even thinking about how weird the atmosphere in this big conference room was before he came in. Ghostly.