"Your real opponent is here..."
Crocodile looked up in the direction Barn pointed, only to see a Giant Eagle with someone who had already "died" standing on its back...
"Crocodile!"
"Straw Hat Boy..."
Koza said nothing. After giving Barn, who had been acting like a mere spectator just moments ago, a puzzled look, he took Vivi and ran outside.
"I'll inform the Rebel Army. This battle is pointless now..."
"Put down your weapons! There's no reason to keep fighting! Don't throw your lives away!"
"Raise the White Flag! Please!"
But just as Koza stood at the front of the Royal Army's ranks, one of the Millions hiding among them pulled his trigger!
Vivi's eyes nearly went blank, but at that very moment, two figures appeared behind Koza...
"Mr. 1? And Zoro?"
Standing atop the Royal Palace, Crocodile naturally saw it too. He turned a furious glare on Barn.
"You said you wouldn't interfere!"
Barn merely smiled, cupped his hands in a polite gesture, and said,
"Aren't I standing right here?"
"..."
Crocodile nearly ground his teeth to pieces. Ignoring Barn, he walked toward the king, wanting to find out where the Poneglyph was as soon as possible.
But Barn stopped him.
"Are you going back on our agreement?"
Crocodile shouted at Barn in fury.
Barn shook his head and pointed up at the sky.
"Your real opponent is here..."
Crocodile looked up in the direction Barn pointed, only to see a Giant Eagle with someone who had already "died" standing on its back...
"Crocodile!"
"Straw Hat Boy..."
"Straw Hat Boy..."
Crocodile stared at the figure standing on Pell's back, somewhat incredulous, though he spoke mostly through gritted teeth.
Luffy was far more relaxed. He looked at Vivi and let out a long breath.
"Phew... made it..."
"Crocodile..."
Relieved to see