A sandstorm strikes

Mr. 3's face began to flush red as Miss Merry Christmas berated him. However, as an employee of the same organization, Mr. 3 knew that she was short-tempered and prone to swearing, so he held back and decided not to argue with the old woman in front of him!

Miss Doublefinger, the owner of the Spider Cafe, looked at Crocodile and said, "Mr. 0, do you think the Paradise Plan can proceed smoothly? You know, once we officially implement this plan, we're bound to clash with that Admiral!"

Because of Miss Doublefinger, everyone's attention turned back to Crocodile, also known as Mr. 0!

Given the current situation, if they want to complete their Utopia plan, they'll have to face the formidable challenge of Marine Admiral Haku!

In their view, of everyone present, only Crocodile, one of the Shichibukai, has the strength to contend with him!

Crocodile took a deep drag on the cigar he was holding, and exhaled a thick cloud of smoke.

He said, "The Paradise Plan is fully underway; all you need to do is ensure its implementation!"

After a pause, he continued, "As for that Marine Admiral, I'll handle him when the time comes!"

Some people, especially those with only average abilities like Mr. 3, breathed a sigh of relief!

They really didn't want to confront someone as strong as Haku! They were well aware of their own limitations!

Crocodile looked at everyone present and said, "Everyone, Paradise Plan has begun. In order to ensure the smooth completion of the plan, I think you all know what to do, right?"

Everyone responded in unison, "Yes, Mr. 0!" Their voices were filled with determination and conviction, as if they could already see the day when the Paradise Plan would succeed. Unfortunately, all of this was ultimately just an illusion that Crocodile gave them!

Crocodile nodded in satisfaction, his gaze sweeping across the faces of everyone present, finally settling on Miss Doublefinger and Mr. 1, and said, "Then, you will be in charge of the specific execution of the plan. I believe you have the ability."

Miss Doublefinger, the owner of the Spider Cafe, smiled smugly after hearing Crocodile's words. She said, "Don't worry, Mr. 0, I'll definitely handle this."

After the meeting, everyone got busy, needing to make thorough preparations for the smooth implementation of the Paradise Plan. Crocodile, however, sat alone in a corner, silently smoking a cigar and contemplating how to deal with the challenges to come.

He knew that Marine Admiral Haku was not someone to be trifled with, and he needed to be fully prepared to ensure the plan's success. However, he was not afraid, because he believed in his own strength!

Crocodile, positioned in the corner, raised his right hand, and Sables quickly gathered in his palm!

This Sables is a Sandstorm created by Crocodile using his power. He can control its direction, but as the storm intensifies, it will eventually become uncontrollable.

Crocodile quickly propelled the Sables toward the capital city of Arubana!

Meanwhile, Haku, far away in Arubana, is unaware that Crocodile has already made a move against him.

On the Ark, he still appeared quite relaxed and carefree!

Especially when those command members who had been hiding in the Spider Cafe went to the Rainland, Haku withdrew her own navy to await Baroque Works' next move!

When Crocodile gathered everyone away, Haku knew that he was already impatient.

Especially when large numbers of the Rebel Army began to gather in Arubana, Haku knew that the Paradise Plan had already begun!

"What should we do first?" Haku unleashed her Observation Haki, sweeping across every inch of Arubana's land!

While sweeping through a clock tower, Haku remembered that Crocodile's men must have planted a bomb there!

Haku pointed her hand at the clock tower, and the Electromagnetic Force from the Rumble-Rumble Fruit directly destroyed the timer of the time bomb!

"Oh dear! My memory has been really bad lately; I almost forgot about something so dangerous!" Haku said, looking in the direction of Chonglou.

Just to be on the safe side, he cautiously ordered the bomb inside the clock tower to be removed!

Poor Crocodile has inexplicably lost another trump card!

Hmm? Is this a provocation or a warning? Haku wondered, glancing outwards from Arubana.

With his Observation Haki, Haku could clearly sense that the surrounding airflow and wind direction had changed!

It's clear that a Sandstorm is heading towards Arubana!

Because this change happened so suddenly, Haku knew that Crocodile was using his Sand-Sand Devil Fruit ability!

"Admiral Haku? It seems there's Sandstorm outside the capital. Should we go inside the Royal Palace now to take shelter?" Guard Squad sent by Kobusa asked Haku.

Haku shook his head to indicate that he didn't need it, while muttering to himself, "Since Crocodile caused this, wouldn't I lose face if I didn't deal with this Sandstorm?"

"But I don't seem to have any good way to deal with this Sandstorm."

Haku certainly has the power to smash the Sandstorm in front of her, but if that power is not used properly, it may cause damage to the territory of the Alabasta Kingdom!

That's why Haku found the Sandstorm Crocodile created a bit difficult to handle!

As the Sandstorm drew ever closer, Kobsah and the others, who hadn't seen Haku enter yet, came out of the Royal Palace!

"Ugh! What a hassle!" This was the first thing they heard Haku say as soon as Kobusa and the others came out.

Before they could react, Haku had already stepped into thin air and walked towards the Sandstorm.

"What? What is Admiral Haku trying to do?" Some people were already whispering among themselves.

"Could it be that he still wants to block this Sandstorm?" someone boldly speculated at this moment!

"Are you kidding me? No matter how strong an individual is, they can't possibly withstand the power of nature!"

They neither understood nor could they guess why this young Admiral was going to the Sandstorm.

Cobra's gaze swept across the crowd, finally settling on Kalifa, the woman who claimed to be Haku's secretary!