Chapter 170 / Chapter 171

(Two chapters were updated today, one more than yesterday. Tomorrow's updates will be even more frequent, at least three chapters, don't worry. Tomorrow is the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, I won't be busy, I can focus on writing and speed up my fight against Crocodile (*￣￣).).

Chapter 170

"If that's the case, we'll have a result today." Kuzan yawned, looking sleepy.

The Momonga looked grave and said with utmost seriousness, "I hope Onigumo can win and successfully defeat Chris, without any unexpected changes."

Yamakaji took a drag of his cigarette, smiled slightly, and said gently, "Anyway, the higher-ups have already agreed, so we don't need to worry too much."

"If Onigumo can't capture Chris, then let him become Shichibukai, that's fine too."

Chaton leaned back in his chair and said in a slick, nonchalant tone, "Staff Officer Tsuru's deductions have never been wrong; they are completely trustworthy."

"As expected, the next time Onigumo calls, his report will definitely be about a blunder."

Momousagi crossed her legs, arms folded in front of her, and said casually, "We'll see."

Garp slapped his desk, burst into laughter, and said, "After such a long chase, the fierce final battle is finally about to begin! Hahaha..."

"Onigumo, you're a veteran lieutenant Vice Admiral from Headquarters. If you can't take down that brat Chris, everyone will laugh at you."

Upon hearing this, Onigumo was displeased. His expression turned serious, and he said firmly, "Vice Admiral Garp, you can rest assured, I guarantee the mission will be completed."

"Staff Officer Tsuru exceptionally wise and never speaks carelessly. But this time, she must have miscalculated; such an outcome is impossible."

"Even if Chris possesses Conqueror's Haki, no matter how mysterious or strange he is, I can still take him down."

"That's beyond doubt!!"

Staff Officer Tsuru crossed his arms, resting his chin on them, and said in an aged voice, "Onigumo, it's undoubtedly the best that you have such confidence."

"Chris is a young man shrouded in mystery; we know far too little about his abilities."

"Therefore, when you fight him, you must pay attention to your surroundings and never be careless in the slightest."

Sengoku nodded, his expression grave, and said, "Onigumo, I won't say anything more."

"Go find Chris right now and capture him."

Then, the call ended.

Alabasta Kingdom, Spider Bar.

At this moment, there were many people sitting here, men and women, all of whom were members of the Baroque Works.

Mr. 5 leaned back in his chair, legs crossed, a disdainful look on his dark face, and said coldly.

"What's going on? Why were we suddenly summoned here? Are you out of your mind?"

Ms. Valentine, also known as Mikita, was holding a small green umbrella and laughing loudly. She was very rude and lacked refinement.

"That's right, I'm putting on makeup. Why did you call me over in such a hurry? What's the matter?"

Mr. 3 took a sip of coffee, his expression calm and composed, and said unhurriedly, "Since we're already here, let's sit down and have a cup of coffee. Isn't that a pleasure?"

Ms. Two Fingers, or Sally, stood behind the counter, took a drag of her cigarette, and said something.

"The organization wouldn't have summoned everyone unless something major happened."

"Not everyone has arrived yet, so please be patient. The president will call you later; this is a very important matter."

"After all, nobody really knows what the president's identity is; he's very mysterious."

Shock.

Everyone present was completely shocked.

They were always curious and eager to know about the organization's leader. But Baroque Works was truly too mysterious; the person they spoke to was always the vice president.

As for who the president is, nobody knows; whether he's male or female is a complete mystery.

"The president actually wants to talk to us? This is truly unbelievable."

Mr. 4 is a fat man who speaks slowly and is very slow to react; he is a problematic young man.

Mr. 2, dressed in a swan costume, stood on one tiptoe and twirled around, saying in a strange voice, "The president is actually going to show up? That scared me to death!"

Sally glanced at von Clay, a look of disdain on her pretty face, and said irritably, "No wonder no one wants to partner with you. Who could stand this?"

"A grown man referring to himself as 'this humble servant' is truly cringe-worthy."

Gardiner, with his legs crossed, nodded and said in agreement.

"Among the senior executives of Baroque Works, he is indeed the only one without a partner."

Ms. Golden Week, also known as Marianne, ate Senbei and casually said, "Nothing else matters, I just hope things can be resolved as soon as possible."

"I want to rest quickly, and also eat more Senbei, hehe..."

Just then, with a creak, the wooden door slowly opened, and a bald man with dark skin walked in.

It was Mr. 1, the strongest among all the senior officers.

Sally exhaled a puff of smoke, her delicate eyebrows arching as she smiled and said, "My partner has arrived. Now everyone's finally here."

Gar-Dino glanced at Daz- Daz Bones and said with a faint smile, "Mr. 1, the strongest executive here, second only to the president and vice president."

"I say, what exactly is the purpose of gathering us all together?" Mikita leaned against the table, letting out an exaggerated laugh, and said.

"Does the club president think we performed well and is preparing to reward us? That must be it, hahaha..."

Mr. 5 picked his nose and said in a sinister tone, "My strength is so great, yet my codename is Mr. 5. That's really illogical."

"When the president calls later, I'll find a suitable opportunity to bring this up."

Mr. 11 gripped the Famous Sword "Kashu," a disdainful look on his face, and sneered, "My strength isn't weak either; your ranking is far too low."

"I'll have to talk to the club president later and ask him to upgrade my codename, hehehe~~"

Mr. 7 looked at him and said sarcastically, "How about this, I'll give you my seat, how about that?"

"If you don't have the ability, you'd better keep quiet, or you'll get into trouble, hehehe..."

Mr. 1 did not stay with them. He sat alone in a corner, his expression cold and unsmiling, giving off an unapproachable vibe.

Just then, a clear bell rang out from inside the bar.

Blu Blu- ray Blu-ray~~

The group stopped talking and fell silent, all looking at Sally, from whom the voices were coming from.

"After waiting for so long, I finally got a call from the president. It was really tough."

Sally's eyebrows curved into crescent shapes as she smoothed her light blue hair and said with a smile, "The president called. Now we can see what kind of person he really is..."

After saying that, he answered the phone without any hesitation.

"President, I'm Ms. Twofinger." Sally's pretty face showed a serious expression as she said with utmost respect, "Everyone is here now, waiting in my bar."

"Please tell us what you need; we'll listen carefully and await your command."

Quiet.

Everyone held their breath, silently watching the Den Den Mushi, their faces serious, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.

"All the cadres are here, very good!"

The Den Den Mushi mimics Crocodile's appearance, sporting a slicked-back hairstyle and a black fur coat draped over its shoulders, looking every bit the big boss.

Very impressive!!

Crocodile leaned back on the sofa, crossed his legs, took a drag of his cigarette, and said arrogantly, "I know you're all curious about my identity and have been trying to find out about me."

"Today, I will officially tell you the true power of Mr. 0."

"You all know about the Shichibukai. They are the seven strongest Pirate on the sea, and are top-tier powerhouses recognized by the World Government."

"And I am none other than Crocodile, one of the Shichibukai!"

Shock.

Shock.

The bar fell silent instantly; you could hear a pin drop.

At this moment, everyone's faces showed shock, their eyes widened, as if they had seen a ghost, completely unable to react.

"Is... is this real?"

Gar-Dino sat up straight, his face filled with shock, and said incredulously, "The president's identity is so terrifying, this is unbelievable!"

Mr. 5 stared intently at the Den Den Mushi, not blinking, and exclaimed in disbelief, "Baroque Works? They have such a powerful background? That's terrifying!"

Mikita covered her mouth and let out a sharp laugh, saying something with great pleasure.

"Great! So the organization I belong to is actually one of the Shichibukai! Hahaha~~"

Daz Bones stood up, his face serious, and said coldly, "I was a bounty hunter in the West Blue and have seen photos of all the Shichibukai."

"I can confirm that the president's identity is indeed that of Shichibukai."

Feng-Clay, standing on one leg, continued dancing ballet, grinning as he said, "So my boss is this amazing! That's fantastic!"

"With such a great boss, I feel very reassured from now on, hehe..."

Sally took a drag of her cigarette, shook her head slightly, and a look of emotion appeared on her pretty face as she murmured, "President, your identity is truly terrifying; it scared us all."

"This is Shichibukai, the top-tier Pirate, someone everyone knows about."

"What does it mean to Four Seas? Your identity, President, has truly spread throughout the entire ocean. That's amazing!"

The other cadres nodded hastily, their faces still showing shock, but also beaming with smiles, all believing they would surely rise above others in the future.

(Hey guys, the picture above is of Sally. She's slim, with a delicate and beautiful face, truly a stunning woman. It's a shame she's just a minor character in the anime, barely getting any screen time. So frustrating o(╥╥)o.)

Chapter 171

Crocodile was quite pleased with the shock shown to the officers, which made him feel very proud and emboldened him to become even more arrogant and conceited.

"I've gathered you all here for one purpose: to eliminate the Chris Pirates."

"According to intelligence, this group is crossing the desert, heading south towards Rainbase."

Crocodile took a drag of his cigarette and said with a disdainful look, "You guys set off immediately and kill all these brats before they enter the Rainbase."

"Remember this: although these brats have high bounties, they are all newcomers who have just entered the Grand Line, and their strength is not that great."

"I'll be there in person later, I hope you won't let me down."

The cadres didn't dare hesitate and quickly nodded, respectfully replying, "Yes, boss, we guarantee to complete the task!"

The call has ended.

Crocodile stood up, walked to the edge of the pool, looked at the Banana Gator inside, and an angry expression appeared on his face.

"That damned Nico Robin, how dare she betray me!"

"You foolish woman, do you really think my status as one of the Shichibukai is just for show?"

"Once I take down that brat Chris, I'll have someone teach him a lesson and show him what happens when you betray me."

"And the Chris Pirates, none of you will escape! You'll all become Banana Gator's food, hahaha..."

Suddenly, remembering something, he clenched his fist and cursed angrily, "And those damned navy, those damned Sengoku!"

"They actually advised me to leave the Alabasta Kingdom and hide from these brats, so that I, at 30, could be a coward."

"Just you wait, you damn navy guys, I'll show you that you're all blind, worthless trash."

He tossed aside his Cigar, strode towards the door, looking very imposing, like a true boss...

Spider Bar.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when the call ended; the pressure was gone, and they could chat freely.

"Finally, the call is over. I was so nervous just now."