Chapter 655

We've strayed from the topic, but the removal of Shichibukai and his subsequent arrest is absolutely shocking. Who defeated him? Who possesses such power? Many covet the title of Shichibukai, yet Crocodile has remained Shichibukai for 26 years, demonstrating his extraordinary strength.

Chen Fan, a man who had gained a little fame just half a month ago, was mentioned again. Even with the Navy Headquarters' attempts to suppress the news, secrets don't stay hidden forever. It was this unknown figure, Chen Fan, who had defeated and nearly killed Shichibukai. The world was shocked. They couldn't help but be astonished. Who was this person who could defeat Crocodile, Shichibukai? People couldn't help but pull out his old wanted posters and examine them carefully. They wanted to remember the name and the man's face. They felt that this man was bound to do something earth-shattering and would definitely become a world-renowned figure in the future.

Port city of the Alabasta Kingdom: Rapeseed flowers

Chen Fan's ship was still docked here. The weather was clear and the breeze was gentle. The place, which had recently been rained on, seemed even more vibrant. All the people had smiles on their faces, and it was a peaceful scene. But there was something wrong with it. Everyone felt it, but they just couldn't figure out what it was.

In a restaurant in this town, Tina was drinking alone, her expression suggesting she wasn't very happy. A few days earlier, after reporting everything that had happened in the Alabasta Kingdom to the Marine Headquarters, her promotion order came down. She was promoted from Marine Captain to Commodore. Everyone knew what that order meant—it was simply giving her credit for capturing Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. She had done almost nothing, yet she received credit and a promotion. It was truly a windfall! Who could be so smug in life?

"Snap!" Hina downed a large glass of beer in one gulp, her face slightly flushed, looking very cute. Just as she was about to order another one;

Suddenly, a voice rang out, "Boss, give me the same drink as the beautiful lady next to me, and another one for this lady too, all on my tab." He then sat down next to Hina, leaning closer until he was practically pressed against Hina.

There's usually only one way to deal with such a rude person: grab them and beat them up. Unfortunately, Hina wasn't in a good mood, so this guy was just unlucky.

Hina turned her head and saw the person sitting next to her. Her expression was one of shock, followed by anger. It was all that bastard's fault! If it weren't for him, she wouldn't be here. If it weren't for him, she wouldn't have inexplicably gained this achievement and been promoted, leaving her feeling resentful. In the end, if it weren't for him, the Alabasta Kingdom would probably have been destroyed. This person was none other than Chen Fan, whom she hadn't seen in a long time.

Chen Fan was currently wearing a Hawaiian vacation-style floral shirt and shorts, making him almost unrecognizable to anyone who didn't know him well. The Navy Headquarters' wanted poster still Chen Fan in his black suit. Most importantly, it seemed like everyone in the Pirate World had terrible eyesight.

Chen Fan smiled slightly at Hina and said, "Long time no see! Hina, you've become even more beautiful!"

"Is this all you can say? I've heard it all enough. Even coming from you, it's nothing new," Hina said, pursing her lips and taking a sip of her drink. Her relationship with Chen Fan was unusual. Initially, they were enemies who had never met, then they became close friends, and finally, she discovered that he was the enemy she had been chasing all along. Then she uncovered what this enemy had been doing.

Although she knew Chen Fan wasn't a bad person at heart, she wanted to catch Chen Fan more than anyone else, wanted to beat him, wanted to trample him. This thought seemed to be a desire to possess Chen Fan entirely. She was shocked by this thought herself, but it was her heart, and she didn't want to deny it.

"Well...! Aren't all stinky men in the world the same? Of course, I'm the most handsome stinky man!" Chen Fan said, taking a sip of his drink.

Hina smiled slightly upon hearing Chen Fan's words and said, "So you admit you're a stinky man! And the most handsome? I think you're the most shameless."

"I've always considered myself a stinky man, but even stinky men have things they should do," Chen Fan said with a smile.

Hina raised an eyebrow and repeated, "The things we should do?"

"Yes! It's what a man should do." Chen Fan said.

Hina's expression changed as she realized what Chen Fan was about to do. She turned to Chen Fan and said, "Don't do anything foolish! This time, to prevent Crocodile from being kidnapped by other pirates along the way, five Marine Vice Admiral responsible for escorting him back to Impel Down."

"Foolish thing 220! A man has to do some foolish things! That's what makes a man!" Chen Fan smiled slightly at Hina and said. He wouldn't allow any other accidents to happen. Crocodile was a dangerous person. Who knew what conditions the Navy Headquarters would agree to Crocodile? Chen Fan didn't trust those high-ranking Marines. Those bastards would do anything for the sake of balance. With Crocodile's resentment, he would definitely take revenge on this country. As Vivi's man, of course he had to do something. Chen Fan understood the principle that wildfire cannot be extinguished, and the spring breeze will bring it back to life.

Seeing that Chen Fan's expression wasn't a joke, Hina stopped insisting and waved her hand, saying, "Whatever, but you're not allowed to attack the Navy this time, or I'll hate you for the rest of my life."

"Well...! Actually, it's a blessing to have a beautiful woman remember you for a lifetime." Chen Fan said to Hina with a smile, then put the money on the table and turned to leave. However, Hina could tell that Chen Fan had already agreed to the condition.

"You damn bastard! One day I'll catch you myself. I'll let you go this time! But next time I'll make you pay!" Hina said angrily to Chen Fan's back. She couldn't help but think of the kiss Chen Fan had given her not long ago; it was the first time she had ever been so intimately touched by a man.

"I look forward to that day!" Chen Fan said, waving his hand with his back to Hina, and left for the port, where Crocodile was being held captive.

Chapter 177 Name

(Chapter 177 title)

The Shichibukai, though seemingly government lackeys and traitors among pirates, possess the right to plunder the wealth of other pirates at will. Otherwise, wars between pirates would be illegal. For example, Chen Fan's first annihilation of the Krieg Pirates Shichibukai Krieg Pirates their treasure was unacceptable, hence the arrest warrant for Chen Fan.

This is similar to a modern saying, "If everyone were a law enforcer, what would be the point of having police?" So, the idea that private killing is illegal and criminal is, in some respects, quite correct. Unfortunately, the Navy Headquarters' power is insufficient compared to the world today, where the military holds absolute authority. Instead, several major powers coexist—like the various political parties in a certain island nation, or a three-way power struggle. In short, the Navy Headquarters' word doesn't have absolute force, especially in the New World, where Navy Headquarters power is even more limited.

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