Pirates: Building High Walls Starting from the East Blue.

Chapter 46 Keeping Promises

"Crocodile, you wouldn't want me to tell Marine Headquarters about the Devil Child, would you?"

"Beep beep beep~"

"..."

Crocodile stared at the Den Den Mushi that had been hung up on again, his face dark. The cigar in his left hand was smoking heavily, and finally, he clenched it tightly...

The cigar turned to ash and drifted away!

"Boss, should I go and bring that guy over?" Daz Bones, codenamed Mr. 1 from Baroque Works, said with a cold tone, his hands behind his back, seeing his boss's anger, "Since he's already found him, it's no use. I'll bring him to you myself."

only.

Despite Daz Bones's offer, Crocodile, his face dark with anger, refused again. He lit another cigar, took a deep drag, and his anger seemed to soften slightly as he said calmly, "No need. As long as that guy can bring the Devil Child to me, that's enough!"

To be honest, he didn't expect that in just a few days, that guy would find the Demon Child so quickly!

To be honest...

What a useful chess piece!

A cold smile crept across his lips. "As for the rest, we'll talk about that when that guy comes to me!"

"That money..."

"...Call him!" Crocodile flicked the ash from his cigarette and said expressionlessly, "Our most important task right now is to absolutely prevent the World Government from discovering our plan!"

As he spoke, he stood up again with a cold laugh, standing by the window, overlooking the bustling Rainfield with a ferocious grin, "And I can't wait to see that greedy navy man appear before me!"

He would like to see...

Will that guy have the ability to take those 600 million Berries from him?

……

the other side.

Everyone stared in silence at Natsume, who was smiling as he hung up the Den Den Mushi.

"This is the big deal you were talking about?" Crocus looked at Shacher with a strange expression, breaking the silence first. Then, after hesitating for a moment, he said, "Isn't the Demon Child right beside you?"

"But he didn't know that~"

"..." Upon hearing Shacher's answer, Crocas paused for a moment, then frowned. "You're planning to betray your own comrades?"

As soon as he said that...

Bonnie, who was receiving treatment, and Big Bear, who was standing next to her, also frowned as they looked at Xia Che.

Bonnie, in particular... pouted and glared at him angrily, as if she were looking at a scumbag.

And the bear...

He only realized later that the woman he had just seen was Nicole Robin.

Of course, he was also aware of some of the secrets hidden by this devil's son, who was wanted by the World Government.

It can be said that those who want to know the truth of history are all searching for her, including the Revolutionary Army, who are also secretly searching for this devil's child.

Unexpectedly...

The devil's son, whom the revolutionary army had been searching for for so many years, was hiding in the East Sea.

And... he was hiding in the East China Sea Naval Branch?

I wonder how the Navy Headquarters will react when they find out?

"Hey, hey, old man, you can't wrongly accuse me!" Noticing Big Bear's gaze, Xia Che quickly waved his hands, looked at Crocus, and said with a serious face, "I just hired a new employee, don't mess it up, or people will think I'm some kind of heartless boss!"

He spread his hands, speaking in a matter-of-fact tone, "I only said to bring the person to him, not to hand the person over to him."

"You bastard..." Crocus seemed to understand what this guy meant, and looked at him strangely again, "Did Crocodile offend you?"

"Of course, I've offended him~" Hearing Crocus's words, Shacher revealed a meaningful smile, "And I've offended him badly, a lot. That guy was planning to poach my employee. Don't you think that's a big offense?"

"Poaching employees? Forget it, it's none of my business anyway." Crocus showed a hint of surprise, but after looking at Nico Robin with an elegant smile and no sign of panic, he shook his head indifferently.

He already knew that Nicole Robin was with this guy.

After all, he's such a big guy, and he reads newspapers all day long, unlike others who have face blindness.

How could I not recognize it?

only.

These things are no longer of interest to him!

"But..." Crocus's gaze fell on Shache again, "Let me remind you, that guy who can be recognized by the World Government and granted the title of Shichibukai is not so simple."

"I know~"

Shache waved his hand dismissively at Crocus's reminder.

If it were a later version of Crocodile, one might have to be more careful, but Crocodile of this era... his former ambitions and beliefs have long been shattered.

In a way, the world of One Piece is quite idealistic.

Once beliefs and ambitions are shattered, not only will strength not increase, but it may even weaken.

For example, another Shichibukai, Gecko Moria, became a complete couch potato after being defeated by Kaido and losing his crew.

And that's precisely why...

After being demoted, his strength did not increase, he had no achievements in the East Blue, and he did not attract much attention. The Navy Headquarters would only think that the former genius had fallen from grace and would not care.

After all, for the Navy Headquarters...

He's just a genius naval colonel!

"It seems you're already prepared?" Crocas looked at Shacher, frowned, and pondered for a moment. "Then when do you plan to leave?"

"Of course... now!" Xia Che's lips curled into a slight smile, revealing the demeanor of a proper businessman. "Since I said I'd bring him to him immediately, then immediately. As soon as he transfers the money, I guarantee I'll be there right away. You know, I'm all about keeping my word in business!"

I originally thought I would have to take a leisurely boat trip to Alabasta, but now that Big Bear is right beside me, why bother with all that trouble?

It's only a short distance; it can be covered in a flash.

It will even make traveling to different sea areas much more convenient in the future.

I must say, encountering the giant bear on this trip was a truly unexpected and delightful surprise!

Ignoring Krocas's disdainful look, he turned to Big Bear and said, "I'll be leaving it to you later!"

"yes!"

Upon receiving the new boss's first order, Da Xiong didn't hesitate and immediately nodded in agreement.

Since the boss has already kept his promise, he will keep his promise as well. Although Bonnie has not been completely cured, her condition has been alleviated!

For him, who had been facing despair, as long as there was hope, that was enough!

He had already made up his mind that he would do anything to cure Bonnie!

Therefore, even if the next enemy is one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, he, as a father, will not hesitate at all!

……

at the same time.

East China Sea.

Inside the tavern in Windmill Village, Goa Kingdom.

now.

"Crunch~"

The tavern door swayed slightly.

Welcome!

A gentle female voice rang out.

Immediately afterwards...

"Hahaha, Makino, another customer?" a hearty and gruff voice rang out. "Looks like business is really good at the tavern today! Hopefully, it's a generous customer who'll buy this old man a drink!"

"Mr. Garp, please don't say that." Makino gave a helpless smile to the customer who slowly walked in carrying an old backpack. Then she looked down at Garp, who was drinking heavily at the bar without any regard for his image, and said with a smile, "Also, this customer seems to be here to see you!"

"Looking for me?" Hearing Makino's words, Garp, who had just finished a large gulp of beer, paused, putting down his glass. "Who is it? Could it be Luffy and those two brats, Coby, coming back?"

The words were spoken.

Just as he was about to turn around to see who it was.

Sudden.

A hand slapped him on the shoulder, and then a familiar figure sat down next to him with a lazy smile, saying, "Mr. Garp~"

(End of this chapter)