Sailing: I Open Treasure Chests in the Pirate World

"That's why you think that as long as you find [Pluto], you can completely defeat Whitebeard and his Whitebeard Pirates!"

"Have you ever considered this: the power of ancient weapons could indeed destroy the world?"

"But Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit also possesses the power to destroy the world!"

"Could Whitebeard be some kind of 'Ancient Weapon'?"

"What do you know, White Dragon!"

Crocodile clenched his fists, and his body trembled slightly.

"You know nothing!"

"As long as I possess sufficiently powerful [Ancient Weapons], I will be able to build a sufficiently powerful military nation!"

"A military nation that is not threatened by any force, including the world government!"

"This is my dream utopia!"

Crocodile's dream and ambition was indeed to build such a "utopia".

Even the Baroque Studio, which he personally established, was founded with the goal of creating such a "dreamland".

"You just want to rebuild a 'Valley of God', don't you?"

Ian said calmly.

"A valley of gods that will not be slaughtered by the Celestial Dragons, nor invaded by pirates!"

"Crocodile, you are the prince of the fallen kingdom of God Valley, aren't you?"

"Or perhaps... a princess of a fallen kingdom?"

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Crocodile was born in the Valley of the Gods in the West Blue!

This is a bold hypothesis made by Ian based on all the intelligence information he currently has.

Crocodile has just displayed undisguised hatred towards Buckingham Stussy and the Rocks Pirates.

Ian had seen everything Old Sa did.

The only people who could be hostile to the Rocks Pirates, who have been missing for decades, and who still hold a grudge against them, are probably the residents of God Valley.

In the year 1486 of the Sea Calendar, the God Valley Incident occurred.

The Celestial Dragons chose an island called "Valley of Gods" and decided to hold a "Native Indigenous Hunting Tournament" on the island.

The World Nobles plan to slaughter the more than 100,000 natives of God Valley within three weeks, including the poor slaves who were captured and sent to God Valley.

The Rocks Pirates arrived upon hearing the news, followed closely by the Roger Pirates, and then-Vice Admiral Garp also arrived...

Many powerful figures from the ocean gathered at the Valley of the Gods.

finally.

Roger teamed up with Garp and defeated Rocks.

Of the more than 100,000 innocent civilians and slaves who originally lived in the Valley of the Gods, only about 500 survived.

There is no one in a hundred!

After the God Valley incident ended.

It's not just that the world government forcibly covered up the truth of this incident.

Even the island of God Valley itself has completely disappeared into the western sea...

If Crocodile is a native of God Valley.

Then many of the doubts surrounding him can be explained.

For example, why does Crocodile harbor such hatred for the Rocks Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates...?

For example, why would Crocodile dream of building a military nation so powerful that it is invincible, even surpassing the world government...?

For example, why would Crocodile have access to information about ancient weapons that are inaccessible to ordinary people, and even directly target Alabasta...?

For example, why would Ivankov, the Queen of the Transvestites, seize upon Crocodile's minor weakness...?

After all, Ivankov was also a firsthand witness to the God Valley incident!

It was also because of Ivankov, the transvestite king.

Ian thinks Crocodile's gender can switch freely between "male" and "female".

Who made the Paramecia-type Hormone-Hormone Fruit allow one to change a person's gender at will?

As for mentioning "prince" or "princess"...

That wasn't something Ian said casually.

Crocodile's dream is set at this level.

Build a powerful force, search for ancient weapons, create a military nation, and establish a dream utopia...

This is a "dream" that requires a certain level of "insight" to possess.

If Crocodile were just an ordinary resident of God Valley who unexpectedly survived the God Valley Incident and then dreamed of restoring his homeland... it wouldn't be entirely impossible.

However, the latter probability is relatively small.

Crocodile remained silent in the face of Ian's final questions, his forehead beaded with cold sweat, which soaked his back completely.

“Ivankov…”

Crocodile suddenly uttered this name.

"What did he tell you..."

"It seems my guess was correct."

Ian smiled slightly, then spoke frankly.

"Actually, I only know Ivankov; he has never talked to me about anything related to you."

"In addition, there is one more thing: I know Bartholomew Bear."

"You might not remember the name, but you should know about the Paw-Paw Fruit, right?"

The Paw-Paw Fruit!

Crocodile fell silent.

Ian was absolutely right.

He did indeed have a vivid memory of that Paramecia-type Devil Fruit.

More than 30 years ago, the "Indigenous Hunting Competition" took place in God Valley.

The World Government prepared "prizes" for the Celestial Dragons, including two rare and powerful Devil Fruits!

[Paramecia-type Paw-Paw Fruit]!

[Zoan Type, Fish-Fish Fruit, Mythical Zoan Type, Azure Dragon Form]!

It was because Kuma ate the Paw-Paw Fruit amidst the chaos that he was able to use its power to help five hundred people escape from God Valley.

Otherwise, the death toll in God Valley will continue to rise!

"Looks like you really haven't forgotten the Paw-Paw Fruit, Old Crocodile."

Ian carefully observed Crocodile's expression, not missing a single change in his demeanor.

"So you really are a native of God Valley, right?"

"……boring."

Crocodile managed to squeeze out those two words through gritted teeth.

He then turned and left without even glancing at Ian.

What White Dragon, what Cross Guild, what Edward Weevil...

At this moment, Crocodile completely forgot about everything.

What he wants to do most right now is to leave this golden island, leave the East China Sea, and go back to Alabasta!

Ian watched Crocodile's departing figure and said casually.

"The Rocks Pirates have been wiped out..."

"..."

"The Valley of the Gods has also been completely destroyed..."

"..."

"This is fake."

"!"

Crocodile paused, turned around, and looked at Ian with an extremely complex expression. Anger, resentment, shock, anticipation, fear... all sorts of emotions appeared on his face at once.

"what are you saying?"

"Huh? Which sentence did you say?"

"Don't play dumb with me, White Dragon!"

Crocodile strode over, his right hand reaching out to grab Ian's collar.

With a gentle tap, Ian easily deflected Crocodile's right palm.

"Speak politely, and don't get physical."

"You just asked what happened to God Valley?"

"Intelligence information, one for one."

Ian said calmly.

"I'll ask you first, then you ask me."

"First of all, are you a native of God Valley?"

"……Yes!"

Crocodile clenched his right fist, then let it fall limply.

What happened to God Valley?

"Although the Valley of the Gods has completely disappeared into the Western Sea, it has not been completely destroyed."

Ian gave half an answer, and then continued to ask questions.

"Where did you learn about the ancient weapon [Pluto]?"

"Locks D. Gibeck!"

Crocodile uttered a name, then asked impatiently.

Where is the Valley of the Gods?

"paradise."

Ian also gave a two-word answer.

Followed by.

Ian and Crocodile stared at each other, wide-eyed.

Finally, Crocodile couldn't help but ask the question.

"Hurry up! Don't you have any other questions?"

"That's all. I'm not really that interested in you, so why would I have so many questions?"

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Ian shrugged and said honestly.

"Although I still have one more question to ask..."

"But I feel that if I ask that question, it might affect my opinion of you."