The Overlord of the East Blue Steps on the Sand Crocodile's Turf
"Your Wang Shi, the boss doesn't have much money left in the casino. Please, have mercy on us."
"Your Wang Shi, our boss is, after all, a hero of the kingdom and Shichibukai. You've won so much money, you should know when to stop."
The casino management, accustomed to their domineering ways in Alabasta, would have really fought to the death with Wang Shi and his crew if it weren't for Crocodile's orders.
This is absolutely outrageous!
In just a few minutes, he won 7 billion Belly from the Rain Diners, and he wasn't satisfied!
Do they really think they're easy targets?
"I haven't said anything about your cheating. Get Crocodile out here and explain yourself right now, or I'm going to win this entire casino today."
Wang Shi sat atop the terrifying Kirin Lion, completely ignoring the words of these lackeys.
Countless gamblers and tourists have been attracted and awestruck by this magnificent Kirin Lion.
"That fellow, show some respect when you speak to His Majesty."
Aramaki pointed a sharp vine directly at the casino management officer who had said "know when to quit while you're ahead."
This scene drove the gamblers at the Rain Diners into a frenzy.
The Goa Empire, with its one emperor and two marquises, has actually encroached upon the territory of Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
As a result, the legendary Sand Crocodile has not yet appeared.
Is Crocodile afraid?
"Is this the Marquess of Impalement of the Goa Empire? How arrogant! How domineering!"
"His Wang Shi is clearly more domineering! Look how scared those casino bastards were with just one sentence from him!"
"His Wang Shi still wants to win all of Crocodile's money and this casino!"
"I never imagined that Marquess of Falling Heavens was also a gambling god. He's amazing."
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Countless gamblers watching the spectacle were discussing it heatedly, deeply shocked by the domineering power of these formidable figures from the Goa Empire.
They had never seen anyone dare to cause trouble at the Rain Diners.
Those who caused trouble in the past have all been turned into mummies by the Sand Crocodile.
But why hasn't Crocodile shown up yet today?
These gamblers really want to see who is stronger, the Shichibukai or the Emperor of Exile.
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"Your Majesty, we've run out of money for today's betting and must close our doors to other customers..."
A casino executive spoke cautiously.
"Shut your head! If you don't have the money to run a casino, then send Crocodile out!"
"Also, if you don't have enough money to gamble, then bet this Rain Diners with these 8 billion Belly!"
Wang Shi still couldn't sense Crocodile's presence, and even Nico Robin wasn't there.
This made him completely unwilling to waste any more time.
He sensed that those two guys might have already gone to Cobra to carry out their plan ahead of schedule.
Otherwise, given the Sand Crocodile's temper, it would have charged out long ago.
"We... we're not qualified to gamble at the boss's casino."
The casino executives were soaked in sweat; the pressure emanating from Wang Shi and Aramaki was truly terrifying.
"Open it!"
"Crocodile's absence means he has abandoned this casino, and you are now in charge."
Wang Shi slowly drew the Seven-Star Dragon Sword, revealing a smile that left no room for negotiation.
"Yes, Your Majesty, we'll set off immediately!"
A casino executive, his eyes flashing red, as if in a state of collapse, opened the black dice cup in front of the 8 billion Belly.
"They won!! His Marquess Issho, Wang Shi, has won Crocodile's Rain Diners!!"
The entire casino erupted in frenzied shouts as they witnessed this brief but high-stakes gamble.
One by one, the casino executives slumped helplessly to the ground.
They knew they were doomed.
"Aramaki, drive away the guest!"
"Capone Bege, empty this place."
"Laffitte, find Crocodile's stockpile of Seastone. He also has a Seastone cage; have them all moved back."
Wang Shi issued the order directly, and everyone sprang into action.
This aerial attack by the Wang Shi took Crocodile completely by surprise.
Crocodile's decisive withdrawal also took Wang Shi by surprise.
But Wang Shi knew that Crocodile had probably gone to Alubarna.
He happened to be heading to this capital city to stage a 'hero saves the damsel in distress' moment.
Furthermore, Crocodile, one of the Shichibukai, attacked Cobra first, giving Wang Shi an even stronger reason to legally take down this Sand Crocodile.
The World Government has repeatedly warned him.
Then, Wang Shi legally and legitimately informed the World Government that he was no longer someone to be trifled with.
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While the Goa people were looting the Rain Diners.
Pell the Falcon and Princess Vivi arrived at the port to find nothing. After some investigation, they learned that the Goa Empire's airship had flown towards Rainbase, so they immediately rushed Rainbase.
Princess Vivi is genuinely afraid that the Wang Shi will form an alliance with Crocodile, who is suspected of being the mastermind behind everything.
The situation in Alabasta was even worse.
She would never allow Wang Shi to be deceived by Crocodile.
Pell unleashed the terrifying speed of a falcon, and the man and the bird flew rapidly towards the Rainbase.
Meanwhile, in the royal capital, Alubarna.
Cobra stared in shock and anger at the man who looked exactly like him.
Chaka the Jackal and Guard Captain Igaram have been defeated by Baroque Works executives.
Mr2 also used Cobra's appearance to give orders to the Royal Army to launch a full-scale attack and defeat the Rebel Army outside Alubarna.
"It really is you! Crocodile!!"
Cobra roared angrily at the Sand Crocodile, and he guessed that the mastermind behind it all was Crocodile.
No one else has the capability to support the Rebel Army.
"I never expected our boss to be the Daimyo Shichibukai."
These Baroque cadres were seeing Mr. 0's true face for the first time, their eyes filled with shock and a hint of fear.
"Mr. 2, you lead them and continue this war!"
"My vice president, keep up!"
Crocodile, carrying Cobra, left the palace with Nico Robin.
He used this war to Cobra into revealing the location of the hidden Poneglyph.
If Cobra delays even a little longer, countless lives will be lost in the massive battle between the Royal Army and the Rebel Army outside.
These are all the people of Cobra, the hope and future of Alabasta.
Cobra had absolutely no choice.
Between the lives of countless citizens and a piece of Poneglyph, he chose the citizens.
As Crocodile left with Nico Robin and King Cobra, the atmosphere among the Baroque Works became somewhat somber.
The Boss appointed Mr.2, who has the ability to mimic, as the commander, which made Mr.1 a little unhappy.
He had a brief fight with Mr. 2 when they met at the Spider Cafe in the Baroque branch.
What right does this dead transvestite, whose bounty is less than half of his own, have to order him around?
Even MR3, who prides himself on being the smartest cadre, is not convinced by the transgender MR2.
"Hehehe, everyone has to follow my orders!"
Mr. 2, dressed as King Cobra, revealed a lewd and smug smile.
"Do you think those monsters from the Goa Empire might come here?"
"If they really come, can we stop this One Emperor and Two Marquises?"
Miss Golden Week Marianne, who looks like a little girl, ignored Mr. 2's instructions and leisurely drank her tea, but her little face was full of worry.
Her intuition told her that the Goa Empire's One Emperor and Two Marquises were even stronger than this Shichibukai boss.
She was already considering whether or not to run away.
She didn't want to be banished and disappear by the Overlord of the East Blue, didn't want to be sucked dry by the Marquess of Impalement, and even less did she want to be blasted into dust by Meteor Marquess of Falling Heavens.