The Wrath of the Weak, Chaotic Observation Haki

"Desert Treasure Saber!"

Although Crocodile's wide-range skills were suppressed due to the rain, and he couldn't even unleash his most 'invincible' Elementalization, it didn't mean he was powerless to fight back.

Rather, even disregarding his Devil Fruit ability, he still possesses the strength to command an 80 million bounty!

Moreover, there is no problem with using sand in a small area.

Brush--

A flash of light, and it transformed into a golden sand blade stretching dozens of meters long, slashing down furiously! Its target was Roman, who was sitting in a wheelchair, but:

"Hmph, you're bullying me because I'm injured?"

Splash,

Having anticipated this, Roman didn't use the 'Elementalization' of splitting paper. Instead, he patted the spider-shaped wheelchair he was sitting in. As the white paper fluttered, large swaths of 'Vivre Card' rapidly reassembled and then nimbly dodged to the side.

Just as Mr. 1's 'Supa Supa no Mi' (also known as the Slicing-Slicing Fruit) easily developed 'Tekkai', Roman's Paper-Paper Fruit also allowed him to learn 'Kami-e' without a teacher after Observation Haki.

Although 'Kami-e' is known as the Six Powers, no one other than CP9 members has ever seen it used. But that's only because people in this world prefer head-on, brutal combat, not because 'Kami-e' is ineffective.

Just like how Roman entered 'paper doll' mode to dodge Crocodile's attack, it didn't look very aesthetically pleasing or Haki, but in the end, he was completely unharmed. Then:

Tap tap tap,

Amidst the thunderous sound of hooves, Roman, truly taking the lead, charged towards Crocodile with his lance in hand! He fired the first shot in this battle.

"Paper Dance - Centaur Knight"

The upper body is that of a traditional 'White Knight,' while the lower body is that of a four-legged horse. Clad in thick paper armor, Roman charges forward while spouting witty remarks.

"I can fight you even while I'm in a wheelchair!"

?!

Although Roman's lance, which came hurtling towards him, was easily deflected by Crocodile's Golden Hook, his actions...

It causes virtually no harm, but is extremely provocative.

"I'll chop you up—"

Crocodile, soaking wet, was absolutely furious! He brandished his Desert Treasure Saber, about to slash at Roman. But in that instant, a thought flashed through his mind, and without turning his head, he swung his right hand backward, his golden scimitar deflecting several weapons with a clang.

"You gather these ants together,"

"Did you come to help with your funeral?"

The four elite Royal Army known as 'Bird Claw' were blocked by Crocodile's single sword strike. They originally possessed a strength of around 20 million each, but now:

"I'm sorry, Mr. Roman."

Please forgive our interference.

Four tall desert warriors, wielding desert-style longswords, giant axes, cleavers, and scepters, suppressed Crocodile's Desert Treasure Saber.

"We must make this guy know the 'pain' of this country..."

A person will die if they don't drink water for three days.

Three years of drought left the land littered with bones.

Crocodile's 'plan' has resulted in a death toll exceeding one million! Correspondingly, millions of families have been torn apart.

In order to 'self-regulate,' humans have drastically reduced their water consumption through cannibalism...

"—and the country's 'anger'!"

Collapse, collapse, collapse!

The metal ornaments worn by the four elite warriors of the kingdom were violently shattered by their suddenly bulging muscles, startling King Cobra and his two vice-captains.

"You... could it be...?"

"It's a 'Mighty Water' that can unleash human potential, but after using it—"

He only had a few minutes left to live.

"That's enough. At least it gives us the strength to fight."

Swords, axes, and staffs whistled through the air, each wielding immense force! All four were born into military families; battlefield coordination was second nature to them! Their combined attack, surprisingly, allowed them to hold their own against Crocodile for a short time. There were no techniques, no fancy moves, only pure power and—rage!

"It's time for us to atone for our sins."

"For our sins, for those innocent victims..."

As Koza spoke, the Rebels collectively pulled out a bottle of liquid from their pockets and drank it down, then:

"Aaaaaah!!!"

The bulging muscles made the Rebels leaders' faces look particularly ferocious, but also gave them strength far beyond what they usually possessed.

"Crocodile, die!!"

As the kingdom's elite forces and Rebels leaders launched their attack, Roman retreated to face new 'enemies'.

Nicole Robin.

While this sophisticated beauty in a white trench coat and Crocodile hat may not have the earth-shattering spectacle of Crocodile, her abilities are equally formidable.

The Flower-Flower Fruit can appear anywhere, like a flower blooming.

This Devil Fruit grants her the ability to 'attack' her target with a mere thought. Combined with her masterful joint locks, any humanoid creature is easily defeated in a single move! Unless there's overwhelming strength or a special constitution, such as:

Rubber-Rubber Fruit.

"Six Fleur - Anchor Flower!"

Faced with Roman, who had managed to escape death from Crocodile, Robin had no intention of listening to his nonsense and launched an attack directly.

Six arms sprouted from Roman's centaur knight form, grabbing his neck, arms, and legs, simultaneously trying to bend his body backward and break his jaw! But—

"Paper Dance - Hard!"

Ahem, don't misunderstand, this is a very formal move. Roman instantly merged all the papers covering him into a single entity, achieving an immovable effect. Essentially, he became a giant steel statue, so:

Just by looking at Robin's furrowed brow, you could tell her move had failed. —She couldn't bend it...

"Don't get agitated, I mean you no harm."

As the arm disappeared from his body, Roman waved his hand.

"In fact, I don't even have any ill intentions towards your boss Crocodile —if it weren't for our captain's insistence on beating him up."

!

However, Roman's words only made the intellectual beauty opposite him more nervous. Robin took a step back, her face covered in what looked like cold sweat or rain.

"Are you working for the government?"

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"What are you saying? I'm a pirate."

"If I were a government employee, you might as well say our captain is from the navy..."

Etc!

Think about it carefully:

If Luffy were to express his willingness to "turn over a new leaf" and join the Navy, wouldn't Garp be overjoyed? If Garp agrees, it's the same as Sengoku's agreement. If the Fleet Admiral gives the order, Luffy would instantly start as a junior officer, becoming a general in one year, Admiral in three years... becoming the youngest Admiral in history would be a piece of cake.

"Cough cough,"

Roman coughed nervously and stepped in front of Nicole Robin.

"In short, you'd better just sit back and watch the show with me."

Unfortunately, while Roman and Luffy weren't afraid of Robin's abilities, that didn't mean others could ignore her attacks. Especially considering Robin's ability to easily defeat the wounded Straw Hat crew, the Royal Army, and all the Rebels forces, Roman wouldn't tolerate any sign of her making a move.

Moreover, if she were to be even more ruthless, she could simply use the Flower-Flower Fruit to gouge out eyes, groin... Only a master of Armament Haki would dare to go toe-to-toe with Nico Robin. Her Devil Fruit ability is extremely effective against humanoid creatures.

"This is your boss Crocodile's battle. If you insist on intervening—"

Roman's eyelids drooped; at this point, Robin was not yet considered a 'partner'.

"Then don't blame me for being impolite!"

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"Tsk, Nicole Robin."

The Crocodile, caught in the midst of the battle, glanced at the intellectual beauty who remained motionless after confronting Roman, and grew increasingly agitated!

Even if Crocodile defeats the insects blocking his path and finds the stone tablet that records the whereabouts of Pluton, without Nico Robin's interpretation, Crocodile will only regretfully enter the treasure mountain and leave empty-handed.

As for the idea of seizing the throne of Alabasta and then slowly and thoroughly searching for a backup plan, that plan was already doomed when Smoker blocked his way, especially that guy named Roman... who knows, he might actually be backed by a powerful ally...

For a moment, Crocodile was in a state of utter confusion. Although his Observation Haki could still be activated, it was wishful thinking to try to 'predict' things in this state of mind!

Just then, a longsword emerged from beneath the ribs of the towering Rebels warrior Falafra, silently striking Crocodile's arm! Although he reacted instantly to dodge, the crimson stain on the extra-longsword clearly indicated:

Crocodile is injured!

Moreover, he was injured by a group of 'ants' whom he would never normally even give a second glance.

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"You're all courting death—!!!"

Sure enough, a knowing glint flashed in Roman's eyes as he confronted Nicole Robin while keeping an eye on the battlefield.

Those who are unaware of this often believe that 'Observation Haki' is invincible and allows for 100% evasion. However, the reality is:

There is no such thing as invincible ability!

Don't you see? Even the boss next door, who could perfectly Future Sight (Crimson King), was almost killed by the captain in a one-on-one fight. Someone who can only predict attacks using Observation Haki certainly wouldn't dare claim invincibility. Besides:

The essence of Observation Haki is to sharpen one's five senses, allowing one to perceive the aura and emotional changes of surrounding beings, thus predicting and avoiding danger. However!

What if everyone around you is filled with murderous intent? What if they all aim for your deadly attack at the same time? Then the so-called 'Observation Haki' can at most only distinguish whose murderous intent is stronger and whose move is more dangerous... and it is also easily interfered with by a large number of intense murderous intents.

This is why high-level duels can last for days: both fighters can predict each other's attacks using their Observation Haki, making it impossible to inflict fatal damage. Anyone familiar with martial arts knows that the difference in damage caused by a well-timed defensive move versus an attack that is missed is enormous.

However, in a chaotic battle: consider the incident at Whitebeard where Whitebeard was struck by the Filial Son's sword. Who dares say Whitebeard's Observation Haki wasn't strong? But he used all his Observation Haki to guard against the skilled Marines. The killing intent and hostility of the numerous Marine experts completely overwhelmed the World's Strongest Man. That's why he was pierced through the chest by Uzumaki Spider's sword!

So:

Roman made a good point in gathering these 'young masters' from Alabasta; their unforgettable killing intent alone was enough to disrupt Crocodile's Observation Haki, preventing him from performing at his normal level.

Not to mention 'foresight,' which requires a calm and peaceful mind to use.

Very good, even after the seemingly insurmountable Elementalization, Observation Haki has been suppressed.