Chapter 600

Bing Jieke shook his head. "I'm not sure. A lot of information about Luffy has been deliberately erased, so the World Government thinks he's just a minor pirate and pays him no attention. But the Straw Hat Pirates have reached Alabasta and even clashed with Crocodile!"

Ren gave a strange smile. After all, he had only just learned that Crocodile was a woman—and Whitebeard's daughter.

Ren composed himself, though anticipation lingered in his voice. "Bing Jieke... keep a close watch on Alabasta. I'd love to see what happens when Crocodile and Luffy collide. Maybe they'll find true love!"

"True love..." Bing Jieke stared at Ren, dumbfounded. What's gotten into the captain? He's acting strange today! Crocodile and Luffy are both men. How could it be true love? The captain's mind must have gone somewhere odd!

Chapter 757: Fairy Tail World

The palace was silent. Ren wore a mischievous smile, while Bing Jieke looked painfully uncomfortable.

Bing Jieke felt awkward. The captain has such a twisted sense of humor. What is he talking about? Crocodile and Luffy are enemies. How could they ever get together? It's a joke!

Ren did not know what Bing Jieke was thinking, though he would not have been surprised. Bing Jieke had not heard the earlier conversation. He did not know Crocodile was a woman, much less anything about her background.

"I understand," Bing Jieke said. "I'll keep a close watch on Alabasta."

Still puzzled, Bing Jieke left.

With Bing Jieke gone, Ren was alone in the vast palace.

Ren sipped his wine and slowly drew Muramasa.

Clang...

A ringing note sounded. Black light swirled around Ren, and his body began to change.

In moments, eighteen wings burst from Ren's back. His wicked smile carried the majesty of a Fallen Angel.

Crack... crack...

His body