At Such a Young Age, She Was Already So Sensible

"Goodbye! You must become a great princess!" Koza set off with Uncle Doto. The refugees, carrying cart after cart of supplies, wore determined smiles as they headed toward a new life.

The tireless Crocodile took on all sorts of work himself, from filling in swamps and creating farmland to driving away crocodiles and suppressing bandits. He truly lived up to his reputation as the great hero of the people of Alabasta.

Then, the time for parting arrived.

Vivi threw herself into Miming's arms. "I won't let you go! Lord Miming, and Chopper, Kuina, and Uncle Cairns—you're all leaving too?"

"I'll come back to see you whenever I have time." Miming pinched Vivi's little cheeks. She's already this beautiful at such a young age. What will she be like when she grows up? Moreover, she was already so sensible despite her young age. Most precious of all was that strong smile inherited from her desert people, etched into her very bones.

"I understand." Vivi obediently released her hands and smiled bravely. "Lord Miming has important things to do. But you have to come see Vivi. You absolutely have to come see me..."

"Of course I will." Miming smiled. "When you grow up, we'll travel around the world together! Apart from when I come to see you, you'll also be able to see me at every Reverie."

Vivi's eyes lit up. "It's a promise!"

"Mm, it's a promise."

After comforting Vivi, Miming went to bid farewell to King Cobra. More importantly, he had to tell him about Crocodile's true nature.

"So the Sand Crocodile is that kind of person?" King Cobra was shocked. "I wondered why someone like that just happened to appear and voluntarily come help us when we were desperate. Is it really all right to leave someone like that