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Two pristine white chains shot into the air like lightning, instantly binding Valentine's arms.

Valentine was startled and struggled frantically, trying to snap the chains.

But the chains only tightened, dragging her body rapidly downward.

Just before she hit the ground, Cloud Lock vanished, and Valentine crashed onto the ground with a bang.

Reno looked down at her from above, a teasing curve lifting at the corner of his mouth. "I never said you could leave."

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"Y-You... what do you want?!" Valentine gritted her teeth as she looked at Reno.

Her face had turned deathly pale from fear.

What kind of terrible luck had she run into today? She had thought this would be an effortless mission.

Instead, she had encountered several people of unknown identity and been defeated in an instant.

Was she going to follow in Mr. 5's footsteps too?!

Looking at Mr. 5's charred corpse, Valentine shuddered.

Reno stepped forward and looked down at Valentine, studying her carefully.

Though she was not as stunning as top-tier beauties like Nami and Vivi,

she was still a fairly attractive woman. Take her in!

"Don't worry. I won't kill you." Reno's words immediately dispelled Valentine's fear.

Valentine felt as though she had been granted a pardon, and her heart settled slightly.

As long as he did not kill her, it was fine. As long as she was alive, she would have a chance to escape.

"T-Then what do you want?!" Valentine raised her head and asked bravely.

He would neither kill her nor let her go. What did that mean?!

At that, Reno's lips curled into a playful smile, and his voice rang out with unquestionable authority. "I want you to join my pirate crew."

"As long as you join my pirate crew, I'll let bygones be bygones. Otherwise, his fate will be your warning."

Reno subconsciously glanced at Mr. 5's corpse, the threat obvious without needing to be stated.

Although Valentine was also a Plot Beauty, honestly speaking,

her place in his heart was far below that of Nami, Tashigi, Vivi, and the others.

After all, Valentine was an assassin for Baroque Works. Who knew how many evil deeds she had committed in secret?

Reno felt no psychological burden whatsoever about using force on Valentine.

Besides, after taking her in, he could help her turn over a new leaf.

At the very least, Reno would not allow her to harm civilians again.

Covered by Reno's Aura, Valentine shrank her neck in fear.

He was actually inviting her aboard?!

What kind of plot twist was this?!

Could it be that he thought she was strong and had taken pity on her?!

That had to be it.

But when she thought of the mysterious boss behind everything, Valentine felt another wave of fear.

Even now, she did not know the mysterious BOSS's True Identity.

She only knew that he controlled everything from the shadows and commanded every assassin in Baroque Works.

As the saying went, it was not frightening for an enemy to be powerful. What was frightening was not knowing just how powerful they were.

That saying fit her BOSS perfectly.

If the BOSS learned that she had betrayed Baroque Works, then with his ruthless methods, her fate would probably be far worse than Mr. 5's.

But under Reno's overwhelming Aura, she did not dare refuse directly.

"Cough, cough... sir, actually, I..."

"You what?!"

Reno flicked his hand slightly, and a spear formed entirely from Lightning Power appeared out of thin air, pressing against Valentine's forehead.

As long as she said no, the Lightning Spear would instantly pierce her skull.

A crackling sound rang by her ears. Valentine's heart skipped a beat, and her face trembled uncontrollably.

Forget it. She was only a worker for Baroque Works, and she did not even know who the boss behind the scenes was.

Why risk her life for this?!

"D-Don't kill me! I'm willing to join your pirate crew." Valentine stopped hesitating and hurriedly declared her stance.

She feared that if she delayed for even one more second, that Lightning Spear would come out through the back of her head.

After she stated her position, the Lightning Spear instantly dispersed.

The pressure covering her body vanished, and Valentine collapsed weakly onto the ground, gasping for breath.

That was fucking terrifying.

"Brother Reno, you're amazing!!!" Vivi's delighted voice came from behind him, and even the way she addressed him changed unconsciously.

Her sixth sense had been right after all. Brother Reno had really not lied to her.

Against two senior agents of Baroque Works, Reno had effortlessly killed one and subdued the other.

Who else could do that?!

Reno lovingly rubbed Vivi's forehead and said softly, "I told you, your business is my business. Once we reach Alabasta, I'll kill that crocodile to vent your anger. How dare he make our Princess Vivi angry?"

"Mm." Vivi scrunched her delicate nose and affectionately wrapped her arms around Reno's arm.

Looking at how much Vivi depended on him, Reno wondered if it was time to take her in too.

He then glanced at the dazed Valentine.

Forget it.

He should take Valentine in first.

After winning Robin over, he could play Fight the Landlord with Robin and Vivi.

"Valentine, give me the Log Pose for Little Garden."

"Oh." Valentine nodded unconsciously and handed Reno a Log Pose whose magnetic needle was still swaying slightly.

Reno casually passed it to Nami. "Nami, this is where we're heading next. Don't lose it."

He had to admit, sailing the Grand Line was truly troublesome.

Every time they reached a new island, they had to rely on a pointer to guide them. Otherwise, they would be blind and deaf.

"The magnetism in this pointer probably hasn't finished recording yet, right?!" Nami frowned slightly.

"It should be ready by tonight." Valentine spoke carefully.

Nami nodded. The wait was not too long.

She was afraid of encountering the kind that took months, or even a year.

Then they would not be going anywhere at all.

"Hm?!"

Just then, Reno suddenly raised his head.

On a rooftop in the distance, a Sea Otter and a vulture were staring at them intently.

In Sea Otter's paws were several portraits of them.

"Pretty well drawn." Reno glanced at them. They were lifelike.

If this had been his previous life, they would definitely have won a major award.

"It's you?! The Unlucky Duo?!" Valentine's pupils shrank as she identified them.

It was over. They had recorded her betrayal.

Once their whereabouts were exposed, Sea Otter jumped onto the vulture's back with the portraits, and they swiftly flew away.

"Robin, we'll be meeting soon." Reno watched them leave and murmured softly.

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Cactus Island, offshore waters.

"Reno, captain of the Reno Pirates?!"

Standing atop a turtle shell, a woman with an air of mystery looked at the portrait in her hand, her beautiful eyes narrowing slightly.

Beside her stood the Unlucky Duo.

"Go back and report this to the BOSS. Anyone capable of subduing Valentine cannot be underestimated."

After receiving the order, the enormous sea turtle carried Robin swiftly toward Alabasta.

Inside the temporary base.

The battle had already ended.

Kaya used Healing Power to heal the injured Igaram.

Igaram, restored to full health once again, began dealing with the chaotic scene.

"That Sea Otter could actually draw?" Nami looked at Valentine curiously.

Valentine answered truthfully, "They are Baroque Works' Punishers and messengers."

"After they return to Alabasta, they will definitely report everything they saw to the BOSS. After that, even stronger senior agents will surely come after us."

"Captain, we should leave quickly. We shouldn't get dragged into this mess."

At the thought of those assassins, Valentine felt awful all over.

She was only Mr. 5's partner. Within Baroque Works, there were still four assassins ranked above her.

Especially Mr. 1, who killed without blinking. If he made a move, then...

"Don't worry. As long as Brother Reno makes a move, he'll definitely defeat Crocodile." Vivi rested her little head against Reno's arm, relying on him deeply.

"Crocodile?! Who is Crocodile?!" Valentine's face was full of question marks.

No, wait!

Wasn't Crocodile one of the Shichibukai? Why had Vivi suddenly mentioned him?!

Realizing it belatedly, Valentine covered her face with both hands and cried out, "Are you saying the BOSS is Crocodile, one of the Shichibukai?!"

"Yeah, didn't you know?!" Vivi tilted her head in confusion.

Fuck!

How was I supposed to know that?

Valentine grumbled inwardly.

Seeing Valentine's panicked expression, Reno teased, "Putting aside Crocodile's status as a Shichibukai, his current Bounty is probably only a few hundred million Belly."

"However..." Reno abruptly changed the subject and looked at Nami. "Nami, maybe you can defeat him too."

"Huh?!"

Nami was somewhat flattered. She pointed at herself and asked uncertainly, "Can I really do it?!"

Reno nodded in affirmation. "Crocodile is a Sand-Sand Fruit User without Haki."

That simple sentence revealed a great deal of information.

Nami was no longer the innocent little girl who had just set out to sea. She immediately understood.

They were both Logia Devil Fruit Users, and she had mastered all three types of Haki. Wouldn't that mean she could completely crush Crocodile?!