Cross Guild Secured! In Pursuit of Red-Haired

"Corrosion Samsara!!"

Crocodile's intact right hand rested on the floor.

With a deafening rumble, the entire castle began to shake instantly.

"It's noisy,"

Ian frowned slightly. "Shiryu, can't you keep him quiet for a bit?"

"I'm sorry, Lord Ian!"

Shiryu into a phantom, flashing in front of Crocodile in an instant. Even faster than him was the blade wreathed in dark Haki, its sharp edge already poised to pierce Crocodile's neck at the same moment.

However, just as the blade was about to pierce through, a gap appeared in Crocodile's neck, and Shiryu's blade passed directly through that gap.

"Don't look down on me!"

Even if he dies, he wants to cause some damage to those bastards before he dies.

Shiryu's forehead was already sweating.

When they were teammates in the previous years, how come he didn't realize Crocodile was actually this troublesome?

That damn jerk had to explode at this crucial moment! What if it lowers my standing in Lord Ian's eyes?

How are you going to compensate me, you damn bastard!

Sure enough, after recovering to his peak, this guy's strength was still quite good.

Ian thought to himself that if no one interfered, in a true one-on-one fight, Shiryu might not necessarily be able to defeat Crocodile.

Although they wanted to give Shiryu a chance to shine, they knew that if they didn't do something soon, the castle would collapse.

"Uta."

Ian casually remarked, "Take care of that guy."

Um?

Aunt Linlin was somewhat surprised.

Should I let this girl do it?

Are you kidding me?

Whether viewed with the naked eye or observed with Observation Haki, this girl appears to be completely ordinary.

She was quite beautiful, but her demeanor was no different from that of an ordinary person.

Crocodile's strength is only so-so, but to expect a little girl like this to deal with him is just wishful thinking.

Or rather, does this girl possess some incredible Devil Fruit ability?

Aunt Linlin immediately made that connection.

After all, Ian doesn't seem like the type to joke around at a time like this.

Leave it to me.

Uta took a step forward.

A hint of excitement appeared on the girl's beautiful face.

Although she has been a member of the Beasts Pirates for many years, she has always operated on the high seas as a songstress, and what outsiders praise most is her incredibly moving singing voice.

But I can fight too!

Little Uta parted her red lips slightly, and sang a beautiful song.

"Yohohohoho..."

If I don't know what to sing for a moment, I'll sing a pirate song that's most well-known for its ocean sound.

Sing?

Aunt Linlin frowned.

Why start singing at a time like this?

But before she could figure it out, she was shocked to see Crocodile, who had been fighting Shiryu, suddenly roll his eyes and collapse to the ground.

"Huh?"

Aunt Linlin didn't understand at all.

What's going on?

Did singing a song knock this guy out?

It sounds nice, but is it really that good?

Wrong!

It was this girl's ability that activated.

Is it the ability to activate through sound, or even singing?

Aunt Linlin fell into deep thought.

At the same time, Shiryu turned around and looked at Ian.

He scratched the back of his head somewhat embarrassedly, a sheepish smile on his face, "Lord Ian..."

What are you still hesitating about?

Ian glanced at Crocodile lying on the ground. "Now that he's made his choice, let's give him a result."

"Yes!"

Shiryu nodded deeply.

It's over.

My opinion of Lord Ian has indeed been lowered!

Crocodile, you damn bastard!

Cursing angrily in his heart, Shiryu forward and stabbed Crocodile in the heart with a backhand stroke.

The next second, Crocodile, whose eyes had been closed, suddenly opened them.

Suddenly feeling a sharp pain in his body, he couldn't help but show a look of astonishment and disbelief on his face.

He had no idea what had happened; for a moment, it seemed as if he had been transported to another world.

When I returned, it seemed like everything was over.

yes,

It's all over now.

Strength gradually drained from my body, and I quickly became weak.

Everything before my eyes was turning black, and all sounds were fading away.

Crocodile knew he was sinking into darkness.

It will forever engulf him, never letting him return to the endless darkness in the light.

In the end, did it not cause Ian even the slightest trouble?

What a failed life.

The last thought vanished into the darkness, Sand Crocodile, withering away!

Hawk Eyes let out a barely perceptible sigh.

Although not many, he and Crocodile did have some connection.

Both of them had at least witnessed the execution of the Pirate King in Loguetown back then.

However, the person with the most complicated feelings at this moment was undoubtedly Redfield stood quietly watching from the sidelines.

In the end, he didn't fight Ian to the death.

Redfield ultimately chose to compromise.

At the very least, we should fulfill Moria's last wish and protect Perona, okay?

Over the years, he not only became friends with Moria, but also had a good relationship with Moria's adopted daughter.

I often cook for him, and I just made him some coffee.

For Ryde, who was always solitary, this girl was a junior.

"Lord Ian,"

Shiryu chuckled and leaned closer. "Crocodile is much more troublesome than I expected. Sorry to disappoint you."

"That kind of thing doesn't matter."

Ian said, "From now on, the Cross Guild will be in your hands and World's care, okay?"

Shiryu's face stiffened for a moment.

Crocodile has always been in charge of the Cross Guild.

That guy is not only quite capable, but also exceptionally skilled in business management.

He managed the vast organization of the Cross Guild perfectly, while the other officers could simply enjoy themselves.

However, because of this, the leaders of the Cross Guild almost exclusively recognize Crocodile.

Not to mention the pirates Crocodile and Moria brought out of Impel Down.

They were completely subservient to Crocodile.

"How,"

Ian said calmly, "Is there a problem?"

"No!"

Shiryu smiled brightly, "Of course there won't be any problems! Not a single problem!"

Solving this problem is indeed very difficult; at least Shiryu doesn't know how to appease the officers who are loyal to Crocodile.

So let's just not appease them.

If you can't solve the problem, then solve the people who might cause it.

Coincidentally, I've been wanting to experience what it feels like to kill my own people for a long time.

Ian nodded slightly in satisfaction.

He didn't care what methods Shiryu used, as long as he completed the task assigned to him.

Of course, there is another requirement.

"Don't be too flashy."

Ian said, "I'm planning to give the World Government a surprise, so don't give it away too soon."

"I understand, Lord Ian!"

Shiryu naturally had no doubts.

The plan to unite these sea monsters and launch a joint attack on the World Government is, of course, a secret, and must not be discovered by the World Government in advance.

When will we take action against the World Government?

World, however, just stared blankly and loudly asked Ian.

Shiryu immediately drenched in sweat.

World, that idiot!

"Soon."

Ian wasn't angry; in fact, he thought that such a stubborn guy was better.

He doesn't need to think too much; all he needs to do is dedicate his full strength when the final war against the World Government begins.

"Let's wait a little longer."

"Then you'd better not keep me waiting too long..."

Before World could even finish speaking, Shiryu quickly stepped forward and covered his mouth.

Now his forehead was sweating.

"It won't be long."

Ian chuckled softly.

Judging from the current progress, Dr. Vegapunk is indeed close to developing an energy source that can power Ancient Weapon.

It really won't be long.

"Alright! That's all over here, right?"

Uta, however, seemed rather impatient at this point. "Should we do it now?"

"Let's go, it's better to settle things here sooner rather than later."

Ian said with a smile.

"Lord Ian!"

Shiryu patted his chest and volunteered, "Who's next to attack? Let me redeem myself!"

"No need."

Ian smiled. "Just take care of things at the Cross Guild."

"By the way,"

Ian's lips curled slightly as he looked at Perona, who was slumped beside Morley's body, silently weeping. "Give Moria a proper burial, and then take good care of this girl."

Redfield pursed his lips, but ultimately said nothing.

"Yes! I understand, Lord Ian!"

Shiryu remained confident, saying, "Leave it all to me!"

"Hey, I'll definitely take good care of that girl Perona!"

Perona finally turned around and glared at Ian with resentment.

She understood, of course, that there was nothing she could do now.

However, this did not stop her from hating Ian.

Ian, however, didn't even bother to glance at her again.

"Let's go, to the next stop."

He looked at Redfield, "Ryde, from now on you'll be working with me."

Redfield remained silent.

What can be said now?

Without lingering there, the group, once again propelled into the sky by the bear's power, including an additional Redfield, and headed directly towards a certain location in the West Blue.

Below, on a platform in the castle, a beaming Shiryu waved to the sky until the rapidly disappearing bubble had completely vanished at the horizon before finally lowering his hand.

The man's hand rested on the hilt of the sword at his waist.

"Puff!"

For no apparent reason, he suddenly burst into laughter, "Hahahaha! Hehehehehe! Now, it's time to call all the cadres over for a talk!"

"I can't wait! What will their reaction be?"

Perona, who remained there as a hostage, had her eyes downcast and her face was ashen.

Even Ryde was forcibly taken away; she had nothing left.

In the sky, a giant bubble is flying towards a certain place in the West Blue.

Uta's face showed visible tension.

Hawk Eyes shook his head inwardly.

Even though she kept saying she hated that Red-Haired, when it came time to actually meet him, she couldn't help but feel excited and even impatient.

"Is there anyone in the West Blue worth your personal trip?"

Redfield had remained silent until now, suddenly spoke up.

I was angry, but also curious.

"This is truly remarkable. Having operated in the West Blue for so many years, how could they not have noticed?"

Ian found it somewhat amusing. "Ryde, don't underestimate the young people on the high seas."

Redfield's lips twitched slightly.

With a bastard like you, who would dare to underestimate the world's young people?

"Next, we're going to find the successor to the Pirate King."

Ian laughed and said, "If it weren't for me, he might be the man in the world closest to becoming the Pirate King."

That brat?

Aunt Linlin snorted inwardly.

I'm a little annoyed that Ian gave that Red-Haired such a high evaluation.

"You mean that Red-Haired kid?"

Ryde was taken aback. When it comes to the successor to the Pirate King, it can only be Red-Haired Shanks- Red-Haired Pirates, right?

Now that things have come to this, it's no secret that he was once an apprentice on Roger Pirates ship.

For a true veteran like Ryde, the Red-Haired wearing that hat was even more familiar.

"You mean, without you, he might even be ahead of Whitebeard and Kaido?"

Aunt Linlin clenched her teeth.

That bastard Ryde, do you think I'm not worthy to be ranked alongside Kaido and Whitebeard?

I want to kill someone.

Ian simply smiled and did not reply.

It was simply because the answer somewhat damaged the mentor-student relationship between him and Teacher Kai.

Whitebeard, to say the least, had absolutely no interest in the title of Pirate King.

As for Teacher Kai, in the original work, his strength may not necessarily be stronger than Red-Haired'. After all, according to convention, the later a character reveals their strength, the stronger they are.

Even disregarding strength, what Teacher Kai possesses is nothing more than a signpost.

Red-Haired, on the other hand, knew the whereabouts of many more road signs.

That guy even has connections in both the legitimate and criminal worlds; he has ties to the World Government on one hand, and good relations with the Giant Kingdom on the other.

What does Teacher Kai have to compare with others on?

"..."

Redfield fell silent.

Times have indeed changed completely.

But it's pointless anyway.

No matter how brilliant and dazzling that Red-Haired guy is, his brilliance is destined to be overshadowed.

Even though he shines as brightly as a star, he is destined to be dim and insignificant in the face of Ian, the sun.

"Ah owe!"

On an island in the West Blue, a man with red hair wearing a straw Straw Hat suddenly sneezed.

He scratched the back of his head, somewhat puzzled. "Could it be that someone is thinking about me?"

Why do I suddenly feel a chill down my back? I have a bad feeling about this.