Pirate: I am King Luffy

Vivi originally thought that with Kuina, Uta and Nami, three very strong people, they could take care of each other if anything happened, and she never thought that Luffy would face Crocodile alone.

"It's okay, it's okay~" Luffy smiled and touched Vivi's head, then walked into the elevator.

With the sound of a heavy mechanism, the elevator began to pull up and entered the top floor.

The noisy gambling environment downstairs could not be heard at all here. Luffy walked to the sofa and fiddled with the tea set to pour tea himself.

"You're really rude."

As a deep male voice sounded, a gust of wind and sand swirled in front of Luffy, and finally condensed to form a tall man sitting opposite Luffy.

The most eye-catching thing is that he has a very long horizontal scar on his face. It is unclear when it was left, and there are still horrible traces of stitches.

In addition, he has an exquisite slicked-back hair, an orange plaid long-sleeved shirt under his black fur coat, a gold earring on his right ear, and a cigar in his mouth, looking like an Italian mafia boss.

Luffy subconsciously tensed up, his muscles tensed.

After all, this is the Seven Warlords of the Sea, a terrorist group composed of the strongest pirates.

"After all, I represent the Navy, the true overlord of the sea. Why should I be polite?"

Luffy drank a cup of tea to relieve his tension, his eyes fell on Crocodile's golden hook hand. There was a very powerful poison needle hidden under the golden hook. Luffy thought about the information he knew.

Grandpa once said that Life Return can make one immune to some toxins and expel the poisons from the body, relying on the power of the body to achieve this, but it can only deal with some toxins. It still has no effect on super rare poisons. I don't know what type of poison Crocodile has.

"Oh, you're right. This should be our first meeting, and you're late."

"I didn't think I would be late. After all, facing a natural disaster like a sandstorm, people can only stop and wait. I remember that there weren't so many frequent sandstorms before. The environment in Alabasta has become increasingly harsh. Who did this..."

Luffy said innocently.

Crocodile looked at Luffy with scrutiny, he was wearing a normal marine uniform with a large sword on his back and a straw hat covering the justice part.

"Your attire is very peculiar. What are you doing with that tattered hat?"

"A promise..."

Luffy didn't give too much explanation because it was unnecessary, and it would feel like something was missing without the straw hat.

"Okay, then, what does Garp's grandson want to talk to me about... You should know that a navy of your rank is not worthy of talking to me. You have three minutes to talk, and I will not accompany you beyond that."

Crocodile looked at Luffy's face, thinking that this guy had caused his plan to be delayed, and a violent murderous intent gradually rose in his heart.

“How scary~”

Luffy said with a giggle, took out a piece of chocolate from his arms and bit it off.

The sweets relieved the psychological pressure, and Luffy's tone became relaxed. After looking around, he did not see Nico Robin. That's right, he was a navy after all, and now his identity was different, so many things would change.

Robin seemed to have come into contact with the pirate version of Luffy very early on, and also took the initiative to board the ship.

"Well, let's get to know each other again, Crocodile, the hero of Alabasta, the king of the desert... I'm here to negotiate with you..."

Luffy smiled and put his hands in his pockets "...Please get out of this country."

"..."

The reception room suddenly became quiet. Crocodile pointed his finger at the armrest of the chair, and Luffy saw that this guy was wearing many jewel rings on his fingers. This guy was unexpectedly rich.

Luffy thought, a golden hook, golden earrings, and a string of jeweled rings...

"You guys, do you really want to die?"

Crocodile's voice gradually became lower.

"You dare to kill me?" Luffy asked sideways.

Crocodile was choked for a moment. He really would not kill this lieutenant because killing him would be very troublesome and there would be no benefit. He did not want to do this. If it was another naval lieutenant, he would just kill him.

The government will not turn against him.

“Guhahaha…”

Crocodile stroked his chin with his hand and squeezed out the words from his teeth:

"Monkey D. Luffy... You are very interesting. I really won't kill you... You have a good grandfather... But don't think that the navy hero can protect you for long. The sea is very cruel. Zephyr's family was killed, and the murderer is still living freely..."

There was a naked threat in the words, and a permeating murderous intention enveloped Luffy's body. He almost subconsciously wanted to enter the second gear and enter the full power state. Only that state could give him the slightest sense of security.

My body is on the verge of shifting into second gear, ready to press that button at any moment.

But Luffy didn't want to do that so quickly, as some kind of evil taste in his heart was about to come out.

"Ah, grandpa." Luffy looked behind Crocodile.

Crocodile remained calm, "Have you started playing tricks yet?"

"This level..."

He didn't believe at all that he would be able to receive information if Garp approached the port of Alabasta, but the voice so close to him made his face change slightly.

"Luffy!!!"

An extremely loud, old and lively voice exploded in the living room.

The voice of Monkey D. Garp!

The old man happily called the name of the lieutenant in front of Crocodile, his tone was kind and emotional, and he directly interrupted Crocodile's narration.

He looked at Luffy with a dark face as he took out a video Den Den Mushi from his pocket.

"Sorry, sorry, I touched it by mistake."

The young lieutenant chuckled, but the malice on his face showed that he was definitely doing it on purpose.

"What's wrong with you, uncle? Are you scared? So cute!"

"I'm sorry that my grandfather is Garp..."

"???"

Crocodile looked at the kid in front of him and couldn't help but stiffen his fist. He wanted to punch him hard in the stomach, but seeing his horrified and distorted face, he swallowed all the strange and arrogant tone back into his stomach.

But he still calmed down, thinking about Garp's voice just now, which really scared him, and his originally bloodthirsty and violent mood also cooled down.

He was no longer young and knew how annoying these old monsters were. He just blew out smoke rings and looked at the little ghost in front of him calmly.

“Guhahaha…”

"Oral Wah Lu (I refuse)!"

Crocodile smiled contemptuously, and then rejected Luffy's request.

"I am the desert king of Alabasta, a hero of this country. What right do you have to force me to leave this country? Even if Garp is behind you, you are just a lieutenant now. Don't forget, according to the Shichibukai Treaty, your navy has no right to interfere in the affairs of the Shichibukai."

Crocodile said calmly that when violence cannot achieve their demands, people will start negotiations calmly and use words and interests to complete their demands. Crocodile gave up the idea of ​​using force, and Luffy completely relaxed, his nerves no longer as tense as before.

"Even if you say so, I am still a hero of the navy. Don't be stupid, Crocodile. The privileges of the Shichibukai only allow you to play around with non-World Government member countries and those countries without human rights."

Luffy held the teapot, bit the spout and sucked, then crossed his legs and spoke nonchalantly.

"Alabasta is a member of the World Government and a protected area of ​​the Navy. We will not let you do whatever you want."

The sunlight shone into the reception room at an oblique angle, casting strange light and shadows on the faces of the two heroes.

Robin hid in the dark, watching the two people talking. She was so good at hiding herself that Luffy didn't notice at all.

"What are you doing in Alabasta, Crocodile? Beings like you have power, wealth, and status at your fingertips... You can only be looking for something, right?

The island of Alabasta has a very ancient history. The country was founded more than 800 years ago, and the history of the palace is 4,000 years old... You are looking for something in history, or you want to become the king as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

Crocodile became a little more serious. After all, he couldn't let his demands be discovered. That was the red line.

"That's a good guess, but it's just your personal speculation. There's no evidence. Maybe... I'm just playing the hero game on a whim."

Crocodile said calmly.

"I told you... Crocodile, my identity is the overlord of this world and the hero of the navy."

"Whether there is evidence or not is totally unimportant. I just think that, and that's enough."

"Alabasta has been peaceful for a long time, and they lived an ordinary life, but... suddenly you came, and then the drought worsened, the sandstorm became more severe, there was dancing powder, and an unknown Baroque Studio attacked the country's princess..."

"I think you did it."

Luffy said, and Crocodile felt a little bit tricky. When everyone is following the rules, the most annoying people are those who don't follow the rules, and Luffy does that.

"The new hero of the Navy is doing these gangster things?" Crocodile said gloomily, looking at Luffy with some mockery.

"Where is your justice?"

"Isn't it written on the back?" Luffy said with a grin.

"Written on the back, isn't it for others to see? I can't see it."

“…You framed me well, guhahaha, so what if it was me who did it, so what if it wasn’t me, in the end you can’t change anything, you don’t have the power to change anything…”

Crocodile wondered whether he should imprison the little navy hero.

When others act like hooligans, he has no choice but to use his fists to deal with the difficult situation.

"Framing... maybe, if you want to understand it this way, then... I just want to frame you. The pain this country has endured needs a trash can to vent. There will always be someone who will be the trash can..."

As Luffy spoke, Crocodile's palm gradually turned into sand.

"Are you going to take action? This is so scary~"

"Before you make a move...Grandpa knows that I'm in Alabasta. I'm going to be employed in the navy and have been staying out for a long time. How long do you think I will stay in Alabasta before Grandpa can't help but come and arrest me?"

"Then...if I kill you, no matter how angry your grandfather is, it will be useless." Crocodile said, his murderous intent no longer hidden.

As a pirate and one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, he had never been threatened, so it was necessary to give this guy who was jumping in front of him relying on his family background a little pirate shock.

If he kills Luffy and then becomes a pirate, even Garp will just chase him around the world. However, as a pirate, it is normal for him to be chased by the navy.

Crocodile is ready to give up his career in Alabasta.

"No matter what choice you make, whether you kill me or imprison me, your ambitions will be shattered. My grandfather is a mountain that you cannot cross. It seems like this now."

As Luffy spoke, his skin began to turn slightly red, and wisps of white steam emerged.

This mode...Robin in the dark looked at Luffy, thinking about the moves of CP9, the moves that made her feel very tired and tricky. Because she had dealt with those agents for a long time, she could recognize the full set of six styles, as well as the life return.

"Calm down, Crocodile. I've told you before that I'm here to negotiate. What I said before was just a small threat to you. I have the power to make you, a Shichibukai, collapse."

Luffy said.

"Since it is a negotiation, bargaining is normal."

"Oh?"

Crocodile sat back on the sofa. His sunk costs were also very high. He had lost his industry and gained nothing, and not only that, he also lost his status as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. For him, this was not a last resort.

Seeing Luffy's words, he didn't mind listening to Luffy's request patiently.

"I don't have any thoughts about the things you pursue, and I don't even want to care, but..."

Luffy leaned against the sofa and looked at Crocodile.

"As a brother, I don't want my sister to be bullied by outsiders."

"So, you must leave Alabasta and stop all criminal activities."

"Before that, it's not impossible for me to help you find some boring toys hidden in history." Luffy said.

"What do you think, Crocodile?"

(End of this chapter)

280. Chapter 279 Nico Robin

280.

2023-11-15

"……What's the meaning?"

Crocodile pondered over Luffy's words. This guy wanted to cooperate with him, but Crocodile didn't dare to bet on Luffy's sincerity.

After all, what he wanted was the red line of the World Government. The overlord of this world did not want anyone to revive those dormant ancient weapons. Therefore, they simply massacred the island of historians - O'Hara, and wiped out all those who knew history.

Crocodile is not sure what Luffy will do after he knows his purpose, whether he will inform the World Government or something else...

The Desert King's eyes flickered as he stared at the naval hero in front of him.

Luffy knew Crocodile's request very well, and he also knew part of the secrets of Alabasta. The historical text that Nico Robin read in Alabasta recorded the whereabouts of the most brutal ancient weapon - Pluto, the God of the Underworld.