Crocodile's performance was nothing short of stunning.
Before this, no one had imagined that he would grow to such a degree.
But Sengoku, Zephyr, and the others immediately thought of how Crocodile had recently remained in Alabasta, cultivating natural energy with Shukaku's flesh and blood.
So the power he was displaying now was actually the result of his training during this period.
Natural energy was actually such a great help to Logia users!
Meanwhile, Sengoku on the moon gave Kuzan, who was sitting on the sofa, a meaningful look.
Crocodile had improved so much in less than a year of training.
Then what level had Kuzan, who had drunk Red Lotus Blood for a full four years, reached?
Sakazuki had told him that after a life-and-death battle against the Demon Flame Demon, Kuzan had mastered the special ability known as the Incineration Rule.
Then Kuzan, who had likewise defeated the Demon Ice Demon, had most likely learned the Freezing Rule as well.
Combined with the Mahapadma he had learned from Esdeath.
Kuzan felt awkward under Sengoku's gaze, so he could only keep staring at the yellow sand filling the virtual screen, pretending not to notice.
It was not that he had deliberately concealed his strength. He simply did not like showing off by nature and would not deliberately display anything unless necessary.
The key was that Sengoku had not asked. If he had asked, Kuzan naturally would have answered. But since he had not asked, he could not blame Kuzan.
The Paramount War between Crocodile and Charlotte Cracker continued.
Though the former's strength was beyond question, the latter was not weak either.
His talent was second only to Katakuri's within the Charlotte Family, so it would probably be difficult to determine a winner within a single day.
At the same