In order to stabilize the World Government and preserve his status Shichibukai, he needed to buy more time.
Crocodile had no choice but to agree to the World Government's demands and would leave Alabasta as soon as possible.
But Crocodile has already decided to take forceful action, directly kidnapping Cobra and forcing him to reveal information about Pluton.
"Immediately send all the Baroque officials directly to Alubarna!"
Crocodile was very decisive; he wouldn't give up the search for Pluton!
As long as I can get Pluton, I don't care about the position of Shichibukai.
"To Alubarna?"
"Good!"
Nico Robin looked at Crocodile in shock; she had also overheard the conversation between the World Government and Crocodile.
It seems the Shichibukai are about to fall.
If Crocodile were to forcibly attack King Cobra, his status as Shichibukai would certainly be in jeopardy.
It seems she'll have to find a new boss again; Nicole Robin has already made up her mind.
"Also, gather the funds and evacuate Rain Dinners."
Crocodile did not expect such a mutation to occur.
This prosperous city, which has been developed for over a decade or two, and this luxurious base camp, which has been built for over a decade, is actually going to be abandoned like this.
But Crocodile wasn't the kind of fool who indulged in pleasure.
He can give up anything.
All of this is for the Pluton Battleship.
"Yes!"
Nicole Robin then left.
Crocodile immediately summoned some casino management and ordered them to take good care of the soon-to-arrive delegation from the Goa Empire.
To this end, Crocodile even left behind tens of billions of Belly to have casino staff delay Wang Shi and his group.
Before long, a giant tortoise carried Crocodile and Nico Robin away from the Rain Diners.
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Wang Shi, who was on his way to the Rain Diners, never expected that his prey would be scared away by the World Government.
I should have known the World Government would pull such a suffocating stunt.
He would never apply for a legal way to defeat Crocodile.
This method of issuing direct warnings is indeed something that those makeshift World Government could do.
Isn't this just stirring up trouble and forcing Crocodile to make a decision?
Does the World Government really believe that Crocodile would obediently leave Alabasta to maintain his legitimate status Shichibukai?
The Five Elders underestimated Crocodile's ambition.
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King Cobra in the capital Alubarna learned that over 100,000 Rebel Army had set out to besiege the Goa Empire's fleet.
This terrified him, sending chills down his spine and causing him to break out in a cold sweat.
This could potentially trigger a full-scale war between the two major powers.
Neither the Rebel Army's defeat of the Goa Fleet nor Wang Shi's massacre of the Rebel Army were outcomes Cobra desired.
Both of these results are bad for Alabasta.
"Damn mastermind! They definitely don't want Alabasta to be on good terms with the Goa Empire, and they want to provoke another terrible enemy for Alabasta."
King Cobra looked at the intelligence report and sighed repeatedly, completely helpless.
It's important to know that the cities surrounding Alubarna are teeming with the Rebel Army.
He wanted to go to the port to pick up Wang Shi, but he didn't even have the chance to protect him.
Seeing Cobra so troubled, Princess Vivi was also anxious.
She had originally intended to find an opportunity to properly negotiate terms with this Emperor of Exile.
As a result, the Goa Empire's forces were blocked outside the port by the Rebel Army.
What if the Goa Empire uses this as a pretext to start a war with Alabasta?
Is the mastermind behind Baroque Works really going to destroy Alabasta?
"Father, we need His Wang Shi's help to rescue the Goa Empire's forces."
Vivi looked at the hesitant Cobra, a determined glint in her eyes.
They not only had to bring back the Goa Empire's troops and establish good relations and cooperation with the Wang Shi, but also had to prevent a war between the Wang Shi and the Rebel Army, which would result in heavy casualties on both sides.
"I know that, but the Rebel Army outside is still no fewer in number than the Royal Army."
We can only rely on Alubarna's Castle-Castle defenses; we have no way to break out.
Cobra also longed to safely bring the Wang Shi back, then reach a series of agreements, and, with the help of the Goa Empire, suppress the rebellion.
"Father, please have Uncle Pell take me to His Wang Shi!"
"At the very least, we must make it clear to His Majesty the Wang Shi that the actions of the Rebel Army do not represent the will of Alabasta."
Princess Vivi's eyes were filled with determination; she was determined to find Wang Shi, Alabasta's ally.
At the very least, we cannot allow the Goa Empire to become an enemy of Alabasta.
"Vivi, this is too dangerous..."
King Cobra looked at his daughter with a worried expression, after all, the Wang Shi's reputation wasn't very good.
"Don't worry, Father, I will definitely help Alabasta resolve this crisis!"
Vivi acted more like a king than Cobra, her eyes and tone incredibly resolute.
The kingdom's guardians Pell the Falcon and the Chaka the Jackal, as well as the Royal Guard Captain Igaram, were all deeply moved.
They seemed to see the rise of a new queen.
Under the persuasion of Princess Vivi and several guard captains, Cobra had no choice but to agree to his daughter's plan.
Not long after.
A giant eagle, carrying a blue-haired girl, soared through the sky.
But they were unaware that a huge crisis was about to befall them.
The executives of Baroque Works, along with Crocodile himself, all gathered outside the royal capital, Alubarna.
With Mr. 2, Devil Fruit User, entering Alubarna would be a piece of cake for them.
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Meanwhile, Wang Shi and his group arrived at the headquarters of Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, at the Rain Banquet Casino.
The appearance of this Floating Warship has sparked a huge discussion in the Rainbase.
Information about the Emperor of Exile 'Wang Shi appearance in Sand Crocodile's territory was quickly relayed back to the World Government and Marine Headquarters.
Both the Five Elders and the Sengoku the Buddha sensed that something was about to happen.
A domineering emperor and an arrogant Sand Crocodile —there's no way they could ever coexist peacefully.
The Five Elders were very dissatisfied with Wang Shi's decision not to immediately return to the East Blue.
This arrogant guy completely disregarded their warnings.
At the Rain Diners.
Wang Shi's brows furrowed; they hadn't even discovered Crocodile's whereabouts.
"Smile, and win all their money as fast as you can!"
Wang Shi didn't know where Crocodile had gone, and had no reason to attack a legitimate Shichibukai, so he could only try to force the Sand Crocodile out.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
This was Yixiao's first time gambling legally with a mission, and the starting stake was 1 billion Belly.
This startled the casino manager, making him a little nervous.
They didn't know how long Crocodile's billions of Belly could hold off Wang Shi.
They also wanted to cheat to buy more time.
As a result, 1 billion became 2 billion, 2 billion became 4 billion, and 4 billion became 8 billion.
In just three rounds of dice rolling, the Rain Diners won away most of its gambling funds, and countless crazy gamblers who followed suit were about to empty their pockets.
They couldn't even get the fourth inning going.
The casino executives, their foreheads covered in cold sweat, watched the gambling god's smile and the gamblers' frantic shouts.
Nami looked at the mountain of Belly and wished she could rush up and stuff the money into it.
"Keep going!! Or I'll smash up your casino!"
Wang Shi coldly stared at the casino managers; his goal was to win Sand Crocodile's money, forcing Crocodile to appear and take action.