Crocodile vs. Synthetic Beast Babanuki

Wano Country, Onigashima).

In the main building, Queen's brows furrowed as he watched the clown gesticulating wildly before him.

"Puff puff puff puff!"

The man named Dr. Indigo still hadn't changed his shoes, and every time he stomped his feet, it sounded like he was farting. And yet, it was as if he was stepping on hot coals; he just kept stomping.

It's hard.

Uncle Queen hardened his fist.

Can we beat this guy to a pulp?

Indigo held a stack of documents, looking somewhat reluctant to part with them.

finally.

"These are research materials on IQ,"

Dr. Indigo reluctantly handed the documents in his hand to Queen.

"Hey! You can talk!"

Queen was dumbfounded.

Dr. Indigo, almost as if it were a conditioned reflex, took a side lunge, leaned his body, and raised his right hand diagonally high, striking a pose of a hero's entrance.

Queen's eye twitched.

What a rare sight! Someone even more eccentric than myself.

but.

IQ?

Queen flipped through the documents in his hand.

His eyes gradually brightened. "It seems... quite interesting?"

He was already an expert in pharmacology, and this so-called IQ plant was indeed a perfect fit for his expertise.

Are there drugs that can make wild beasts more ferocious?

It's not that it's completely useless.

Meanwhile, at the top of the main building, in Teacher Kai's reception room.

"Shiki, you old bastard, you're still alive?"

Teacher Kai's face was slightly flushed. He sat cross-legged lazily on the soft cushion, idly sizing up the Golden Lion sitting below him.

"I thought you'd long ago turned into bones somewhere in the ocean."

"I'd rather die than you!"

The Golden Lion snorted coldly, "How could I possibly die before dominating this sea!"

"Dominate?"

Teacher Kai scoffed, glancing at the twin swords attached to the Golden Lion's legs. "You think you can take it?"

"Hahaha! You brat!"

The Golden Lion's eyes narrowed, and an invisible wave of energy was already brewing. "Has it been too long since I left the sea, making you forget how terrifying I am?"

In the era when he, Roger Whitebeard were vying for supremacy in the New World, what was this brat anyway?

Teacher Kai didn't even lift his eyelids. "If you came here just to spout this kind of nonsense, I'll smash you into mincemeat."

It's just an old thing abandoned by the times, yet it comes to swagger and show off in front of me.

"Hehehe!"

Golden Lion, however, was not angry. Instead, he laughed heartily, "Now is not the time to fight you, you bastard. After I complete my next goal, I will return to the New World. At that time, it will be time for this world to remember the true terror of pirates!"

"A real pirate?"

Teacher Kai smiled noncommittally, "So, what do you want to do?"

"Of course,"

The Golden Lion took a deep breath, "Surpass Roger!"

"Ha?"

Kaido somewhat bewildered.

What is this guy saying?

Wasn't Roger already dead a long time ago?

Why bother arguing with a dead person?

"Oh, right,"

The Golden Lion didn't bother to explain. He floated up and said, "Where you want to put those islands is something I promised your brat. Since I promised, I have to do my best."

Where?

Teacher Kai frowned slightly; that was indeed a problem.

Where should we put those islands?

Alabasta.

Located on Lodestar Island, the first half of the Paradise, this government- Affiliated Nation has a population of over ten million, a standing army of six hundred thousand, and several large cities of considerable size.

Compared to those countries where a single city constitutes the entire territory, this country truly deserves the title of a superpower.

However, this superpower has never been wealthy.

After all, most of the country's territory is desert, and the only areas suitable for human habitation are the oases scattered throughout the desert and the banks of the Santora River, its mother river.

Agriculture was already weak, and industry could not be developed due to a lack of technology.

Therefore, even though this country is vast and has a long history, it still struggles to make ends meet.

However, this matter has nothing to do with Ian.

Alabasta is too far from Wano Country, Beasts Pirates cannot possibly cross mountains and seas to conquer the entire country at this stage. They have absolutely no interest in the country's development.

The Golden Flying Dragon had already arrived overseas from Alabasta. Without any hesitation, it sailed upstream along the mighty Santora River, its destination being Alabarna, the capital of Alabasta.

The large ship slowly moved upstream against the current, which was no easy task. Inside the cabin, the pirates were rowing frantically, while on the water, the Fish-Man Unit was towing the ship with the Sea Beast they had captured.

What unfolded before Ian and the others was the desert shimmering in the sunlight on both sides of the river.

"Golden."

Yamato sat on the ship's railing, leisurely swinging his legs, "It's just like the land covered in gold."

"Anything about that is fine,"

Luo lay sprawled on the deck like a dog, his tongue lolling out. "Yamato, get some more ice. I'm dying of heat."

Hahaha! You guys are so lame!

Yamato turned around with a grin.

The officers of the Beasts Pirates aboard the Golden Flying Dragon, which roams the high seas, are suffering greatly from the astonishing heat of Alabasta.

While you can wear a padded coat to keep warm on the frigid Drum Island, you can't exactly strip naked in the sweltering heat of Alabasta, can you?

Everyone was drenched in sweat, with large beads of sweat seeping from their bodies like raindrops.

Apart from Ian and Yamato.

Their abilities meant they were immune to extreme cold or heat.

Yamato and shoved Kenjiro Two onto the deck.

A white mist instantly swept across the entire deck.

A cool breeze instantly enveloped everyone.

"Crackling sound!"

Brogy wiped the sweat from his brow and laughed heartily, "I'm alive!"

"I'll admit it, I've never felt your abilities were so useful before."

Hancock also breathed a long sigh of relief.

Sweat soaked her clothes. If Hancock saw Ian like this, there wouldn't be any problem; in fact, she'd be thrilled.

But Ian wasn't the only one on deck.

"Snort."

Nothing is more gratifying than the praise of one's enemy, Yamato a touch of arrogance, lifting his chin slightly.

"However, Ian,"

Dorry gazed at the riverbank not far away, where there were many people, and even other boats were passing by the Golden Flying Dragon on the river.

"Hehehehe! It seems like a riot has already broken out!"

People were fleeing along the coast, passing ships were speeding up, and everyone was frantically trying to get away.

Unfortunately, by now, the Golden Flying Dragon has become quite famous in the world.

Everyone knows it's the flagship of Ian of the Scorched Sky, the second-in- Beasts Pirates. The appearance of this ship means that monster has arrived!

That's a super monster with a bounty of two billion!

He ranks fourth among all living pirates in the world!

Oh no, now it's slipped to fifth place again.

Because the Golden Lion, who was thought to have died somewhere at sea, has reappeared, his Bounty Poster has been activated.

Even so, a monster is still a monster.

"It doesn't matter."

Ian said calmly.

So what if they're exposed? Does Alabasta really think someone will suddenly appear who can stop them?

It's questionable whether Crocodile even dares to show his face.

If the navy is so capable, why don't they send over a candidate Admiral?

The Golden Flying Dragon continued its journey and soon penetrated deep into the interior of Alabasta.

"This is pretty much it!"

Violet stopped the large ship from moving forward and pointed towards the shore, saying, "The shortest distance to that city is from here!"

Alabasta, the capital of Alabarna, is located deep in this desert, and reaching it after such a long journey is no easy task. Therefore, Ian first sent the Golden Flying Dragon deep into the Santora River to find the closest point to Alabarna.

Even so, crossing this boundless desert will be by no means easy.

Luo swallowed hard. "We're not going to walk over there, are we?"

I think I'd better stay on the ship!

Violet also spoke up hesitantly.

If she were to actually undertake a long trek across the desert, her skin would be completely ruined!

"Let's fly there."

Ian soared into the sky, instantly transforming into a gigantic Golden Flying Dragon that stretched across the heavens.

He also lacked the romantic spirit of hiking across the desert.

If you really want to see the desert, the view from the sky is much more spectacular.

"Oh!"

Dorry and Brogy gazed up at the radiant golden light emanating from Ian, exclaiming in awe, "How magnificent! Is this the Sun God Ian spoke of?"

Truly as noble as the sun!

"I'm sorry, Dorry, Brogy,"

Ian told them, "You'll have to stay here and watch the ship from here."

The two giants were simply too large; they couldn't very well be carried by their claws while flying, could they?

"Crackling sounds! Leave it to us!"

The two giants didn't seem to care at all, and just laughed and said, "We'll be waiting for you right here!"

So Ian and his friends soared into the sky, heading straight for Alabarna, the capital of Alabasta.

It must be said that looking down at the vast desert from the sky is quite spectacular.

The vast expanse, bathed in golden light, a blend of desolation and grandeur, stirs the soul.

Meanwhile, news of the Golden Flying Dragon's arrival in Alabasta had swept across the entire country like a hurricane.

Marine Base near Lodestar Island.

The Marine Headquarters Colonel there was terrified. "Ian of the Scorched Sky? Wasn't that guy just recently taking over the territory that originally belonged to Ochoku in the New World? How come he's here now?!"

How could he possibly be able to resist such a monster?

He contacted Marine Headquarters immediately.

However, the reply they received was that most of their personnel had been sent out to search for the Golden Lion, and no one could come to their aid.

However, Alabasta is, after all, Affiliated Nation of the government, and its headquarters has done something, too.

"We will inform Crocodile that it's time for him to step up as Shichibukai under the government's control!"

Shichibukai?

The colonel stationed there was puzzled. Could a mere Shichibukai really stop Ian of the Scorched Sky? Not everyone is Dracule Mihawk.

However, this is the only way for now.

The colonel gritted his teeth and ordered, "Prepare to set sail!"

In any case, the justice he firmly believed in would not allow him to stand idly by!

Alabasta, the City of Miracles, the Raindinners, in the casino in the city center.

The man with a horizontal scar on his face had a gloomy expression.

Ian of the Scorched Sky!

What is that guy doing in Alabasta?

Could it be that he's also after Pluton?

This was the only reason he could think of!

Otherwise, what would be worth that monster making the arduous journey all the way from the New World to this barren Alabasta?

He naturally assumed that Ian had come to Alabasta specifically for this purpose.

No!

He has to do something!

The next moment, a cloud of yellow sand flew out from the Raindinners and headed in a certain direction.

The Golden Flying Dragon quietly docked on the bank of the Santora River.

The weather was so hot that the two giants, along with the pirates who were also staying on the Golden Flying Dragon, jumped into the water to bathe in order to alleviate the effects of the heat.

The raging waves created by the two giants churning in the water made the river almost boil.

However, the monsters wreaking havoc in the water right now weren't the two of them.

There was an even larger creature churning in the water.

It was a giant Masira, a Masira with a human face.

His strength was terrifying; when he slammed his arm into the river, it created huge splashes.

"Boss Babanuki!"

At the riverbank, the pirates watched the giant beast thrashing in the water and couldn't help but cheer with joy.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Babanuki laughed triumphantly.

After merging with this beast, he did not ask Lord Ian to dissolve the fusion.

There was no way around it; the power he possessed after combining was simply too immense!

The combination of a ferocious beast's body with his human intelligence and technology is not as simple as one plus one equals one!

Babanuki was almost certain that he was now strong enough to fight Lord Jack and his crew, and might even be stronger!

What does it matter if you become a monster in order to become powerful?

But then, a sudden gust of wind picked up.

A violent wind swept in a cloud of yellow sand, making it difficult for the pirates on the sea to open their eyes.

"Hahaha! You've got some leisure time, haven't you, Beasts Pirates?"

Amidst the yellow sand, mocking voices drifted over.

Who is it?

Babanuki suddenly sprang up, unleashing his full power. The explosive force propelled him, whose massive body was tens of meters tall, into the air, where he crashed heavily onto the shore, triggering an earthquake.

Only then did he notice that a man was standing on the side of the Golden Flying Dragon.

Even in the desert, he wore a thick fur coat, had a horizontal scar on his face, and a large Golden Hook in his left hand.

Um?

Babanuki narrowed his eyes slightly; he recognized the man.

"Crocodile, Shichibukai! What are you trying to do?"

Crocodile, who rushed over quickly, was also somewhat bewildered when he saw Babanuki.

What is this thing?

A wild beast?

But it has a human face.

A person with special abilities?

But I was just swimming in the river.

"Shichibukai?"

Dorry and Brogy flipped onto the ship from the other side of the Golden Flying Dragon, looking at Crocodile with some surprise.

I've never heard of it before.

What kind of organization is this?

Crocodile, of course, couldn't possibly fail to notice the two Titans; his pupils contracted slightly.

Blue Ogre Dorry and Red Ogre Brogy!

How did the two giant captains who led the Giant Warrior Pirates to dominate the world a hundred years ago end up on the Golden Flying Dragon?

But right now, none of them are the focus.

Crocodile's body floated up, turning into yellow sand and soaring into the sky. He simply said indifferently, "Answer me, monkey, where did Ian of the Scorched Sky go?"

Babanuki chuckled. "Are you questioning me?"

"Or,"

Crocodile merely sneered, "You can choose to die too."

If it were Ian of the Scorched Sky here, he might be somewhat wary, but what kind of guy is this?

There wasn't even a bounty on his head; he was probably just a minor leader on the Golden Flying Dragon.

"Hehehehe! How dare you look down on your grandpa Babanuki!"

Babanuki, brimming with confidence after acquiring the external armor, was instantly enraged by Crocodile's disdain. "Then let me beat you up!"

"Nonsense."

Crocodile chuckled.

Even from the New World, from the Beasts Pirates, there are always bound to be these nonsensical characters, aren't there?

"Crackling sounds! Need help?"

Brogy burst out laughing.

"Please, both of you guests, watch the match!"

Overwhelmed with confidence, Babanuki spoke loudly.

"Hehehe, then we won't hold back!"

Dorry laughed heartily.

Giants not only enjoy fighting, but watching others fight is also a source of amusement for them.

Babanuki clenched his fists, and the two enormous fists collided. "Come on! Shichibukai!"

"A nonsensical clown."

Crocodile flew diagonally above Babanuki and sneered, "Then die!"

With a casual flick of his right hand, he shouted, "Desert Treasure Sword!"

The yellow sand coalesced into blades, tearing through the air in an instant as it crushed towards Babanuki.

"Hey!"

Babanuki chuckled softly.

In the past, he might not have been able to react to this attack.

But now, having completely Polymerization with the ferocious beast, he has perfectly inherited the Masira's original dynamic vision and agility.

Dodging this attack would be incredibly easy.

However, Babanuki did not dodge.

Instead, he shattered the earth and soared into the sky, crashing headlong into the blade of yellow sand.

Crocodile gave a subconscious, cold laugh.

I can already imagine the horrific sight of this idiot being cleaved in two by the yellow sand.

But the next instant, his pupils suddenly contracted.

The incredibly sharp blade of yellow sand, capable of easily tearing through the desert, landed on the monster's head, leaving only a shallow bloodstain before shattering it.

Then, the enormous creature was almost right in front of him!

So hard!

Wow, so fast!

But it's okay, I'm Logia.

"Hehehe, Shigan Crushing Cannon!!"

Babanuki laughed wildly and swung his fist.

An invisible aura swirled around his fist.

Then, to Crocodile's utter dismay, the punch landed heavily on his body.