Sky Country, temporary office.
Rubick asked, "The war is over. What are your plans now?"
Crocodile spoke first. "I agreed to join your alliance, but I'm still going to the New World."
He glanced at the cowering Dino. "There are hardly any capable people to recruit in the first half of the Grand Line. No wonder Blackbeard went to Impel Down to pick up recruits. Rubick, why don't you go there and bring a few more out?"
Rubick did not agree. "You can't afford the price."
Crocodile said, "I owe you a favor. If you need anything done, I'll give it everything I've got. Just open a portal later and send me to the Sabaody Archipelago."
Rubick handed Crocodile and Jinbe his cards. "What Whitebeard said before he died will make the world even more dangerous. And with Marineford destroyed, I think the Marines may move their headquarters to the New World next."
He sighed. "And after Blackbeard's rampage at Impel Down, I think it's only a matter of time before the Shichibukai are abolished."
Jinbe said, "From the sound of it, are you planning to become a Shichibukai? I doubt the Marines would be pleased."
Rubick said, "I've formed an alliance: my homeland, the Dragon Kingdom; Alabasta; my Sky Country; Crocodile; and Empress Hancock. It's a little loose for now, but I believe you'll all be willing to stand with me someday. Jinbe, could you introduce me to King Neptune of the Mermaid Kingdom?"
Jinbe looked surprised. "You want to win over Fish-Man Island?"
"Yes. I'd like to try."
Crocodile gave a sinister laugh. "Rubick, you've gathered so many powers around you. What exactly are you trying to do?"
Rubick smiled and looked around the room. "I just want to live freely. That's all."
Jinbe said, "In that case,