Just imagine it—if three Former Shichibukai joined the Star Alliance, how much prestige would that bring the Star Alliance in the New World? And if Ronglin successfully subdued Crocodile, it would also bring the Star Alliance a great deal of positive publicity.
Even though the Star Alliance already had an impressive image in the New World, Ronglin did not mind doing a little more advertising.
Even if it meant standing against the World Government, gaining someone like Crocodile was worth taking that risk.
Crocodile did not respond to Ronglin. Instead, he focused and hurried onward at top speed.
Ronglin was puzzled, but all of a sudden, despite having narrowed the range of his Observation Haki, he sensed many people rapidly approaching from this direction.
"Hm? Why are there so many people?" Ronglin was a little surprised. "Was my disguise not good enough? Did they find me out that quickly?"
But the thought only flashed through his mind. Ronglin glanced at Crocodile, who was sprinting ahead of him, and immediately understood.
"Old Sand! Those people are catching up, and they're moving fast!" Ronglin teased with a grin. "Are they here for you?"
Crocodile did not answer. He simply fled forward without looking back.
Ronglin smiled faintly, then stopped. There were fifty or sixty people behind them, all with formidable presences. Clearly, they were no amateurs. Even if Crocodile wanted to take them out, it probably would not be easy.
So Ronglin decided to step aside first and let Kaido's men wear down Crocodile's edge. Whether he would intervene at a critical moment could be decided later.
When Crocodile saw that Ronglin had finally stopped following him, he cast him a cold sidelong glance. Still, he said nothing more and continued on his way.
Then he took out a Den Den Mushi.