One Piece: The user of the Nen-Nen Fruit, who overturned the sea.

After the meeting, everyone dispersed to prepare.

Crocodile returned to his room and stood by the window, lost in thought.

Was joining the Roy Pirates the right or wrong decision?

His original plan was to build up his strength in Alabasta.

Then challenge Whitebeard and reach the pinnacle of pirates.

but now……

"Knock knock." The knocking interrupted his thoughts.

The door opened, and standing outside was Roy.

Crocodile didn't know why Roy had come to see him, but he still stepped aside to let Roy in.

However, Roy did not respond to Crocodile's invitation to come in.

He only came here to teach Crocodile some powerful training methods and physical techniques.

If you want an ambitious person like Crocodile to stay in the Roy Pirates, you have to offer some benefits.

Roy didn't go into the room; he just stood at the doorway, extending his right index finger.

"Don't move, relax."

Roy's voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable authority.

Crocodile's internal alarm bells rang, and he instinctively wanted to retreat.

But his body suddenly froze—not because he didn't want to move, but because he couldn't.

He felt an invisible force binding him firmly in place, preventing him from even blinking.

"What...what kind of ability is this?!"

Crocodile was horrified and tried to escape by transforming into his elemental form, but he couldn't even activate his Devil Fruit power.

Roy gently tapped his forehead with his index finger.

A cool sensation came over me, and then...

A massive flow of information surged into Crocodile's brain like a flood bursting its banks.

Four stages of Armament Haki:

Flow, hardening, entanglement, internal destruction.

The cultivation methods, precautions, and practical application techniques for each level.

There are even special training guidelines for Logia-type Devil Fruit users...

Different levels of Observation Haki:

Basic perception of breath and emotions,

Advanced prediction of actions and attack trajectories,

The profound ability to hear the voice of all things, and even the legendary ability to briefly foresee the future...

All the techniques of the Six Styles of the Navy:

The principles of speed bursts from a shave, the aerial movement techniques of Moonwalk,

The power generation method of the Storm Kick, the method of concentrating the penetrating power of the Finger Pistol,

The secrets of force deflection and evasion through paper drawing, and the defensive enhancement techniques of iron blocks.

There's even introductory knowledge of the Six Powers Secret Technique, "Life Return"...

Countless pieces of knowledge, skills, and insights were directly imprinted deep within Crocodile's memory.

It was as if these were skills he had painstakingly mastered over decades of practice.

But this process only lasted for a short three seconds.

When Roy withdrew his finger, Crocodile staggered backward.

He had to hold onto the wall to steady himself, and his head felt throbbing.

It felt like I had been forced to eat too much stuff, and I felt a little dizzy for a moment.

"What...what did you do?"

Crocodile stared at Roy in shock, his voice tinged with disbelief.

"The transmission of some basic knowledge."

Roy said calmly,

"It saves you the time of figuring it out yourself."

The information in your mind right now is enough for you to cultivate to an advanced stage of domineering power.

As for how much you can master, that depends on your talent and effort.

Crocodile closed his eyes, trying to sort through the massive amount of information in his mind.

The more he analyzed it, the more shocked he became.

These descriptions of domineering aura are so systematic and detailed, with specific training steps and precautions for each technique.

He also had a crystal-clear understanding of all the secrets of the Six Styles of the Navy. He could even "see" virtual training images in his mind, as if someone were demonstrating them in person.

This method... was completely beyond his comprehension.

Direct knowledge transfer?

Is this really something a human being can do?

Why go to this extent?

Crocodile opened his eyes and looked at Roy with a complicated expression.

"I'm only joining temporarily, and I might even leave in three months."

Aren't you afraid I'll take this knowledge with me and use it against you?

Roy smiled slightly.

"If you can truly digest this knowledge completely within three months and use it to deal with us, then your talent far exceeds my expectations."

I'd rather someone like that stay on the ship.

Roy paused, then continued,

Crocodile, I know your ambitions.

You want to become the Pirate King, surpass Roger, and reach the top of this world.

But you should understand how far away this dream is if you do it all by yourself.

Crocodile remained silent.

After witnessing the strength of the Roy Pirates, he did begin to doubt his original plan.

"Whitebeard, Kaido, Big Mom, Golden Lion..."

These monsters standing at the pinnacle of the new world are all far stronger than you.

Roy continued,

"Not to mention the admirals, fleet admirals, and the hidden forces of the World Government."

You want to challenge them all by yourself?

"I have the Sand-Sand Fruit..."

Crocodile tried to refute, but his voice grew fainter and fainter.

Having witnessed the power of Barrett and Hawkeye, he understood that Logia-type users were not invincible.

"Devil Fruit abilities are only one part of strength."

Roy shook his head.

"A true strongman is a combination of physical skills, Haki, Devil Fruit abilities, and combat wisdom."

What you lack now is not Devil Fruit power, but systematic guidance and the right direction.

Roy looked directly into Crocodile's eyes.

"I am giving you this knowledge not as charity, but as an investment."

I see your potential and believe you can become an important asset to our team.

As for whether you leave after three months... that's your choice.

But I believe that once you truly experience the feeling of rapidly becoming stronger and fighting alongside like-minded partners,

You will make the right choice.

Crocodile remained silent.

Roy's words struck a chord with him.

That kind of direct knowledge transmission method, that kind of clear planning for the future,

That inclusive yet confident attitude... all of this showed him the demeanor of a true king.

More importantly, Roy didn't force him to stay.

Instead, it gave him choices and freedom.

This kind of respect was something he had never felt from anyone else.

"I see."

Crocodile finally nodded.

"I will diligently cultivate myself during these three months and fulfill my duties as a crew member."

As for what happens next... we'll see.

That's enough.

Roy nodded in satisfaction.

"Take good care of that information."

"Starting tomorrow, Barrett and Hawkeye will guide you in real combat."

Remember, knowledge is just the foundation; true strength is honed in battle.

After saying that, Roy turned and left, leaving Crocodile alone in the room.

Crocodile closed the door, leaned against it, and let out a long breath.

He walked to the table, sat down, closed his eyes, and began to carefully sort through the massive amount of information in his mind.

Armament Haki flowed... He tried to mobilize the Haki within his body, following the method in his mind.

It was very awkward at first, but gradually...

He felt a faint but real flow, like a warm stream flowing through his meridians.

"I see……"

Crocodile opened his eyes, a flash of understanding in them.

"I used to just use my domineering aura as a layer of armor to cover my surface."

But true Armament Haki should be alive, fluid, and an extension of one's will...

He then tried Observation Color.

Calm your mind and expand your senses. At first, you can only sense the atmosphere within the room.

But gradually, his senses spread to the corridor, the next room, and even the courtyard downstairs.

He "saw" Hawkeye wiping Black Knife Night in the next room, his movements gentle and focused.

He "heard" that Savi and Enel were arguing in the courtyard downstairs, their voices rising and falling.

He could even vaguely perceive the movements of pedestrians on the rainy streets further away.

This feeling is amazing.

It was like opening the door to a new world.