Polite Crocodile

He really just moved a finger; he took care of Moria with just a flick of his finger!

Are you kidding me!

How can it be so ridiculously strong?

Crocodile simply couldn't understand this.

Is this a power that humanity should possess?

While Crocodile was still in shock, some people had already lost their footing.

"Lord Moria!"

The girl with big, round eyes and pink twin tails screamed and rushed to Moria's side.

The girl looked up in fear at the large hole in Moria's chest.

"How could this be! How could this happen?!"

The young girl, Perona, felt as if the sky had fallen.

She never knew who her parents were and drifted at sea until Moria found her and raised her.

To her, Moria was like a father figure, a towering figure.

"Quickly, save him!"

The girl looked at Ryde and Crocodile through tears, "Please, please save Lord Moria!"

Crocodile remained silent for a moment.

How can we save her?

His entire body was pierced through, and his internal organs inside his chest cavity were also Haki churned up!

"Perona ..."

Moria's voice was incredibly weak; it seemed as if he was struggling to utter even a few words. He murmured softly, trying to reach out and touch the crying girl, but found he simply didn't have the strength to lift his arm.

"Ian, what have you done!"

Redfield rebuked him angrily, even drawing his umbrella with its sharp tip pointed at Ian.

"Oh?"

Aunt Linlin asked in surprise, "Am I seeing things? Ryde, are you angry about what happened to other people?"

Chinjao, who also came from the previous era, were quite surprised by this.

Redfield's nickname was the Lone Red, and everyone knew that this man was a true lone wolf who had never had a partner.

Could someone as aloof as him actually feel anger over someone's death?

"Hehe, Lord Ian, Moria may not have many other skills, but he happens to get along quite well with Ryde."

Shiryu a grin.

Is that so?

Ian smiled. "That's no easy task. Moria did a pretty good job."

Like Bullet, Redfield is someone who appears aloof but actually craves companionship.

However, unlike Bullet, Redfield could not be penetrated through violence.

You have to move him with genuine sincerity.

That's why people say Moria is basically a corrupted version of Luffy.

That's definitely a very effective method.

"You've got one thing wrong, Ryde,"

Ian said, "Wasn't it Moria who attacked me first? I can't just ignore his revenge as child's play, can I?"

If we have to talk about children, judging from the age difference, I'm more like a child, while Moria is more like an adult.

"That's because you killed Lord Moria's comrade!!"

Perona, her eyes red, stood beside the dying Moria, her round eyes filled with rage as she stared intently at Ian.

"Young lady, if that's what you're saying..."

Ian smiled. "Didn't it all start because Moria infiltrated Wano Country without permission, intending to use it as an opportunity to attack Teacher Kai?"

Strictly speaking, that massacre was a case of legitimate self-defense.

Although the scene was somewhat brutal, there was nothing to criticize.

Do you understand what it means for private property to be sacred and inviolable?

Ryde pursed his lips.

There's really no point in arguing about that.

However, friends are different.

"Stop talking nonsense! You bastard! I'll never forgive you!"

Perona's clear voice was filled with anger. Unable to gain the upper hand verbally, the girl prepared to take action.

The next second, a series of semi-transparent ghosts flew up and headed straight for Ian.

"Perona!"

Ryde's face darkened with alarm.

Why is this girl as reckless as her adoptive father?

Didn't you see what happened to Moria?

"Ryde ..."

Moria's voice was extremely weak, but he still struggled to speak, "Protect... protect... Perona..."

"Oh?"

Looking at the ghosts flying all over the sky, Aunt Linlin raised an eyebrow. "Is that also the ability to control souls?"

Her abilities are somewhat similar.

"That's a very powerful ability."

Ian chuckled.

Aunt Linlin wants to take away other people's lifespans, so at least she should make them fear her.

However, Perona's Hollow-Hollow Fruit is different; anyone touched by Negative Hollow will fall into extreme negativity.

Unless that person is inherently very negative.

or.

Ian narrowed his eyes slightly.

A surge of Conqueror's Haki coursed through him, and the ghosts that lunged at him were instantly crushed by the immense spiritual power. They all showed expressions of terror before vanishing into thin air.

"Unfortunately, it won't work for me."

Ian chuckled softly.

Haki is the power to counter Devil Fruit.

If Haki is strong enough, then even the most unreasonable Devil Fruit abilities can be countered.

After all, as long as one's Haki is strong enough, even Ian's own Destruction Flame can be blocked.

How could that be?

Perona was incredulous; her invincible Devil Fruit power wasn't working?

"Mama, Mama! Little girl! You actually dared to lay a hand on that brat Ian. You should have been prepared, right?"

Aunt Linlin spoke with a smile.

"..."

A look of fear was visibly appearing on the little girl's face.

But the worst thing you could do is show fear in front of Aunt Linlin.

"Give me your soul!"

Aunt Linlin laughed heartily.

It wasn't that he was eager to become Ian's lackey to avenge him; quite the opposite, he just wanted to vent the anger he had suffered at the hands of that bastard Ian.

Little girl, blame your own bad luck!

"Stop it!"

A figure shot over like Inazuma.

In the nick of time, Aunt Linlin reached forward with her right hand.

Her palm struck the sharp tip of the umbrella.

In an instant, the surging Haki transformed into Inazuma.

The entire castle trembled.

"Mama, Mama! Ryde!!"

Aunt Linlin burst into laughter, "You seem to have a problem with me!"

Redfield's expression turned serious, and he involuntarily stepped back.

Such incredible power!

Such powerful Haki!

This old woman wasn't much younger than him, but she was still in her absolute peak condition!

"Perona!"

Ryde stepped in front of Perona and said seriously, "Take Moria with you."

"Oh my, what a touching friendship!"

Shiryu's words were undeniably sarcastic. "Ryde, so now you're here to avenge Moria?"

Ryde didn't say anything.

According to the original agreement, the Cross Guild was a place where these people could stick together for warmth, but none of them could be called companions, and friendship was out of the question.

However, it must be said that Moria is indeed a straightforward and enthusiastic man.

After so many years of getting along, Ryde found it hard to deny that there was indeed something called friendship between them.

We may not be able to do much, but at the very least, we can't let anything happen to Perona!

This was Moria's last wish!

"Mama, Mama! You damned old man, then you try to stop me!"

Aunt Linlin burst into laughter, her hand already reaching for the hat on her head.

Using that brat to vent your anger is too boring; this old man is much better at releasing your rage!

"No!"

But just then, Hawk Eyes stepped forward, a eager smile on his face. "I'll handle this guy!"

Although Ryde's weapon is an umbrella, he actually uses swordsmanship!

Although he couldn't compare to the Golden Lion, Patrick Redfield was still a renowned swordsman in the previous era!

Mihawk's regret has always been that he was defeated by the Golden Lion in the East Blue.

So now that he has another chance to fight against the great swordsman of the previous era, Mihawk is certainly not willing to give it up.

The Supreme Grade Sword Yoru, which was carried on his back, was instantly drawn, and a verdant slash was sent hurtling towards Redfield in an instant.

Redfield's expression was extremely serious.

He swung his long umbrella, directly deflecting Hawk Eyes's slash.

However, the terrifying power carried by that slash caused his arm to tremble involuntarily, and his body staggered back two steps.

What a powerful slash!

As expected, both Hawk Eyes and Charlotte Linlin are top-tier experts rarely seen on the high seas. Dealing with just one of them was already incredibly difficult, but now both of them were blocking his way!

However, compared to these two, Ian is far more terrifying.

Redfield still finds it hard to accept that Ian killed Moria simply by snapping his fingers.

What kind of power would be needed to accomplish that?

"Very good!"

Seeing that Redfield had blocked his attack, Hawk Eyes wasn't annoyed at all; instead, he nodded with delight, "Looks like I can have some fun now!"

It wouldn't be interesting if it were someone he could easily defeat with a single strike.

"Hey! You brat!"

Aunt Linlin shouted angrily, "Are you trying to steal my spot?"

"Ah?"

Hawk Eyes narrowed his eyes and glanced back slightly.

Come to think of it, this woman also uses a knife.

"Alright,"

Ian smiled and spoke up to stop Aunt Linlin and Mihawk, who were already on the verge of a confrontation.

He looked at Perona, who was struggling to carry Moria's massive body away. "Now that Moria is dead, there are no more enemies here. I'm not so bored as to bother with a little girl."

Perona did try very hard to take Moria away, but she couldn't. She hadn't undergone rigorous training and her physical strength was too weak to move the enormous Moria.

"Unless,"

His figure blurred into a phantom, his right hand gently patting Ryde's shoulder. "Ryde, you've made up your mind to be my enemy."

Redfield's body stiffened instantly.

What speed is that?

He didn't even realize what was happening!

He didn't actually have much ill will towards Ian.

After all, strictly speaking, Ian deserves a lot of credit for helping him get out of that previous state.

But that doesn't mean he can stand by and watch Ian kill his friend.

But looking at it this way, if the war continues, won't he and Perona also die here?

"How is it, Ryde?"

Ian chuckled and said, "Think it over carefully, don't let Moria's dying wish go unfulfilled."

After the initial shock, Redfield was already gritting his teeth.

That bastard!

"Ian!"

Crocodile, who had been watching the show from the beginning, finally spoke up, "If we agree to cooperate with you, what will we get in return?"

The situation is now very clear: the only result of refusing is death.

Ian smiled. "A ticket to the New World."

New World?

Crocodile suddenly looked dejected.

It seems that this is the end of it.

His ambitions and dreams seemed to have come to an end.

"By the way, if you'd like, you can come with me to the Final Island," Ian added.

Since the pie has already been given to Aunt Linlin, it wouldn't be a big deal to let Crocodile and the others try it too.

You mean the Final Island?

Crocodile's eyes lit up instantly.

For those of them who witnessed Roger's execution firsthand, the Final Island is undoubtedly an obsession etched deep in their hearts.

"I now possess three Road Poneglyph; only the last one remains to find the route to the Final Island."

Ian smiled and said, "Aunt Linlin decided to cooperate with us because of this."

Are they treating people like fools again?

Could mere words really make someone as suspicious and self-centered as Charlotte Linlin bow down?

Of course, it was only because of coercion that Charlotte Linlin had no choice.

However, the claim of the Final Island is likely not just idle talk.

Because there's absolutely no need for it.

He had no reason to lie.

That guy Ian, his fighting skills alone are enough to make anyone believe anything he says.

Crocodile pursed his lips.

So, should we comply or refuse?

To live or to die?

This seems like a simple choice.

but.

Crocodile suddenly looked up at Ian.

His lips suddenly curled into a smile, and a bright grin appeared on his face, which already bore a long, menacing scar. "Ian!"

"Fuck you!"

Ian raised an eyebrow in slight surprise.

"Crocodile! You reckless bastard!!"

Shiryu instantly enraged and drew his sword, lunging at Crocodile. "Lord Ian spared your life, and you bastard dare to bare your teeth!"

"I'll send you to hell!!"

"Come on! You Ian's dog!!"

Crocodile laughed heartily, showing no fear whatsoever, "I'm not like you! I won't kneel down!!"

"Amazing."

Hawk Eyes appreciates this.

Ian just chuckled.

Anyone can say they're not afraid of death hundreds of times, but when death's scythe is truly at their feet, how many can actually face it head-on?

Crocodile was indeed an extraordinary man.

Then let's grant his wish.

Ian looked at Ryde, "So Ryde, what's your decision?"

Redfield's face darkened.

Once again, I realized that relationships can indeed be a burden.

but.

He turned around.

Perona is trying her best to move Morley away.

He sighed.

I can't write anymore!! I owe two chapters...