I am the Bandit King of the East Sea.

"of course not."

Ivankov shook his finger, rejecting the idea outright.

"Here's a hint, Sigboy."

"Crocodile's secret is related to the power of my Hormone-Hormone Fruit."

Upon hearing this, Sieg frowned, realizing that things were not so simple.

Among Ivankov's abilities, the most unique are gender-swapping and healing.

Ivankov had previously mentioned the secret to the cure on the phone, claiming it was only part of the secret.

"You're not going to say that Crocodile used to be... a woman?"

Sig's eyes widened slightly.

Chapter 247 Getting to Know Your True Self

"You're not going to say that Crocodile used to be... a woman?"

Sieg couldn't help but ask.

Upon hearing this, even Long, who had been listening quietly, suddenly looked up, his eyes wide with surprise.

Only Ivankov remained somewhat calm; he looked at Sig and slowly nodded.

At that moment, Sieg felt as if something had exploded in his head, leaving him completely stunned.

There have been many speculations about Crocodile's secrets in previous lives.

The most widely accepted and well-known theory is that Crocodile is actually female...

The evidence includes the camel's eyelashes, which Crocodile had ridden on, a camel that only carried women; Crocodile's handsome appearance as a child; the earring he wore only on his right ear; the fact that among the future Seven Warlords of the Sea who witnessed Roger's execution, Crocodile was the only one whose back was shown; and the fact that this formidable figure wasn't intimidated by Whitebeard, yet was threatened and forced to submit by Ivankov...

But these are just speculations, without any concrete evidence.

"Ivankov, are you serious?"

It seemed that this was the first time Long had heard of this, and he couldn't help but ask.

"Dragon, even you don't believe it?"

Ivankov sighed softly, his fingernails suddenly growing longer and digging into his ribs.

"Female hormones!"

Instantly, his body also changed rapidly. His frighteningly large face gradually shrank to the size of a normal person, and his originally strong body became slender, with graceful curves.

Aside from the slightly jarring makeup and blue afro, Ivankov's female form is indeed much more pleasing to the eye than his male form.

Ivankov blinked:

“Dragon, we’ve known each other for a long time. As you know, while the female form is nice, I mostly use the male form when fighting.”

"For example, the power of Hell's Eye can only be maximized in male form."

As he spoke, Ivankov pricked himself again, easily transforming back into male form.

"Dragon, do you still remember Koushin and his daughter from the Isshin Dojo in Shimotsuki Village, East Blue?"

Ivankov asked again.

"You mean Crocodile's situation is similar to Kuina's?"

Sieg asked from the side, remembering the little girl he had entrusted with the chainsaw.

Ivankov turned to look at Sig and continued:

“Mr. Sig, back then, in order to persuade Kuina, you cited the example of Big Mom Charlotte Linlin, one of the Four Emperors, who was at the pinnacle of the pirate world, trying to prove that female swordsmen could also reach the top of the world.”

"but...."

"Anyone who has ever dealt with this old lady knows what kind of monster she really is."

"She is not an ordinary person at all; she is an extraordinary steel balloon born out of the ordinary. She cannot be considered a normal woman at all."

Ivankov said seriously.

"It would be extremely difficult for Kuina Candy to become the world's strongest swordsman as a woman."

Sig was still a little dazed.

"So... Crocodile also had you translate it for him in his early years for this reason?"

Ivankov nodded slowly but firmly.

"I am a user of the Hormone-Hormone Fruit, which allows me to create hormones that may or may not exist in the human body."

"But the two hormones I use most often, female hormones and male hormones, actually exist in both men's and women's bodies."

"The presence of these two hormones not only affects a person's physical development, but also has a subtle influence on a person's mind."

Sieg seemed to realize something and nodded.

The influence of hormones on human psychology is a topic that has long been studied in biological sciences.

“That guy, Crocodile, came to me years ago and wanted me to use male hormones on her.”

"Her reason was that a woman's body was a burden to her; she wanted to become stronger and become... the Pirate King."

At this point, a hint of melancholy appeared in Ivankov's eyes.

"But Crocodile, who had such a strong resolve, was ultimately defeated by Whitebeard."

After hearing all this, Sieg remained silent.

Crocodile certainly has the bearing of a ruthless hero; he fears no one.

But after his defeat by Whitebeard, he did indeed turn his attention to the search for ancient weapons and the creation of his so-called "ideal world".

Not long ago, Higuma refuted Crocodile, saying that after his defeat by Whitebeard, he became much weaker and no longer pursued personal strength, but instead sought Pluton.

"I see..."

"Sig sighed."

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's help Crocodile restore her to her original form."

Sig's breathing became slightly heavier, and he felt a little excited at the thought.

A strong sense of mission suddenly arose within him.

Yes.

This is a lost sheep who has wandered on the path of gender for many years... It's time for Crocodile to meet her true self and confront her inner self.

Before long, the three of them arrived at Crocodile's cell.

However, Long stopped in his tracks as he entered.

"Ivankov, I'll wait outside."

Long hesitated for a moment before speaking.

Ivankov and Sig nodded, and the two of them pushed open the door and entered.

Crocodile.

"It's time for you to know your true self and face your inner self."

Sig's lips curled up slightly.

Crocodile, imprisoned by the Seastone shackles, suddenly looked up, his gaze sharp and undisguised, his murderous intent landing on Sieg.

Upon hearing these words and seeing Ivankov's arrival, Crocodile could easily understand what had happened.

"Sig, Ivankov, you two bastards..."

"You want to ruin my pirate career?"

Crocodile let out a low, beast-like growl from his throat.

His breathing became slightly heavier, but sweat gradually appeared on his forehead.

Ivankov, on the other hand, appeared quite calm and walked over with a composed expression.

"Hmm? Is this your attitude?"

"No matter what, I'm the doctor who has saved your life more than once."

Crocodile snorted coldly, his low breathing accompanied by a fierce, beast-like gaze fixed on Ivankov.

"It seems I shouldn't have agreed to your request in the first place."

Ivankov sighed softly.

"Your personality has become so many times more twisted than it used to be..."

“Crocodile,” Sieg said in a calm tone, maintaining a smile on his face.

"You give up after being defeated, thinking you can become stronger by changing your gender?"

"If your pirate career is destroyed so easily, it means that you're nothing more than a man...woman of this caliber."

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Chapter 248 Seeing the True Self

"If your pirate career is destroyed so easily, it means that you're nothing more than a man...woman of this caliber."

Upon hearing this, Crocodile's face immediately darkened to an extreme.

"Sigurd, I admit you are very strong, and your temperament and methods are also quite good."

"But are you really prepared to go that far?"

Crocodile stared coldly at Sieg, his tone still chilling.

But the beads of sweat on his forehead were getting thicker and thicker.