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Shangguan Wen took out the girl's contract book with ill intentions and handed it to Weiwei, saying:
"Then, Princess Weiwei, let's sign this contract to complete the contract exchange between the two parties."
Weiwei looked at the text above and instinctively felt that something was wrong. It seemed to tell her that once she signed the contract, she would be herself, and no longer herself.
"Do we really have to sign this contract?"
Shangguan Wen asked in return:
"It's just a verbal deal between two people, but it involves hundreds of thousands of people in a country. Would you believe it?"
Weiwei naturally didn't believe it. Even written contracts could be torn up, not to mention the so-called oral contracts. Weiwei had seen a lot of things like going back on one's word when she attended the World Conference.
Having a piece of scrap paper ~ agreement is better than having nothing at all.
"Where are you two?"
Robin shrugged. She had seen many such waste paper agreements, which were just for psychological comfort.
She also decisively signed the girl's contract book. Needless to say, Micita on the other side also signed her own name.
Soon, the templates of the three women appeared in Shangguan Wen's eyes.
Signed by: Naifet-D-Weiwei
Age: 16
Level: LV10
Princess of Alabasta.
Specializes in Alabasta's folk belly dance.
Signed by: Nicole Robin
Age: 24 years old
Parahuman Devil Fruit-Flower Flower Fruit Unawakened
He is good at the ancient history and archaeology of this world and is proficient in ancient characters.
Strength level: LV50
Signed by: Michita
Age: 16
The superhuman light-floating (heavy) fruit, the floating fruit is inferior, and the fruit ability has not been awakened.
Strength level: LV35
"You three need to improve your strength, otherwise you won't even be able to protect yourselves."
After signing the Girls' Contract, the three girls became acutely aware of their connection with Shangguan Wen.
"Captain, we are all girls from the Paradise area. We are naturally no match for the New World in the three-color dominance."
Micita and Vivi beside him nodded at the same time, while Cobra beside him looked at his good daughter suspiciously, wondering when did she have such a tacit understanding with the strange woman she just met?
Noticing the strange look in her father's eyes, Weiwei coughed twice and said:
"Well, Captain Shangguan, since I have signed a contract with you, can you give me some advice on how to cultivate domineering aura?"
When they heard the experience of practicing Haki, everyone's eyes lit up, especially Cobra. Alabasta really needed someone who could use Haki.
Shangguan Wen looked at Wei Wei's smile, took a look at her, and took out a manual from his shadow.
"Hehe, you're quite good at taking advantage. This is a manual for practicing the dual-color domineering style. As for the domineering color, it can only be activated by personal will, and can only be practiced after activation. You should practice these two to the extreme first, and Crocodile will be no problem."
"Thank you, Captain Shangguan"
Weiwei hurriedly bowed to express her gratitude.
Shangguan Wen looked at Robin and Mickeyta who were looking forward to it. The shadows under his feet turned into three long plugs and inserted them into the eyebrows of the three women, inputting the three colors of domineering into their minds at the same time. As for the training manual, he left it to Cobra to deal with.
After a while, the three women learned the usage skills of the three colors of domineering, plus the additional six styles of the navy.
"You are now masters in theory, but as for actual combat, you need more practice."
"Um"
at the same time
Alabasta-Rainland, Rain Banquet Casino.
When Crocodile personally used the dancing powder to interfere with the rain in the Kingdom of Alabasta and returned to his hometown, he found that his home had been stolen.
All the Pele accumulated in order to overthrow Alabasta was lost, and the most important thing was an ancient animal-type devil fruit that he had collected with great effort. He had originally planned to use it on his loyal subordinates, but in the end it was gone.
Furious, Crocodile immediately contacted Nico Robin. After the call was connected, he roared:
"Hey, Nico Robin, what's going on with the Rain Feast? Where's my Bailey? Where's my Devil Fruit? And where are you!!!"
"Ah, Crocodile, you're fired. It's me who fired you. I've found a new captain."
"Traitor! Who have you turned to?"
Crocodile's roar echoed through the Den Den Mushi, seemingly stagnating the rain. His eyes narrowed into dangerous slits, and a cruel smile curved his lips, the savage expression of betrayal and failure.
"Captain Shangguan of the Beasts Pirates, compared to the giant ship of the Beasts, Baroque Works is completely inferior."
"Nicole Robin, do you think you can rest easy just by joining the Beasts Pirates? Don't forget, loyalty isn't absolute, and it's definitely not. Do you think Shangguan Wen of the Beasts will trust you, a fickle woman like you?"
Nico Robin was on the other end of the Den Den Mushi, looking at Shangguan Wen nervously, and he took her hand and nodded firmly, his eyes conveying "believe me."
Robin smiled. She had forgotten that she had signed the contract to be Shangguan Wen's maid. Of course, the other party believed in her.
"Crocodile, why do you have to laugh at me when I'm only fifty steps ahead? Have you ever believed me?"
"Hmph, let's meet on the battlefield, Nico Robin."
Crocodile's tone was filled with unquestionable determination.
"I'll let you know the consequences of betraying me. Also, don't think I'll give up that ancient animal-type devil fruit easily. It will eventually return to me."
On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, Robin sighed softly and hung up. From the moment she followed Shangguan Wen, her relationship with Crocodile was severed, and what awaited them was an inevitable life-and-death struggle.
Shangguan Wen, who was listening nearby, was very curious that there were actually ancient species in the desert area.
"In the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia, it's the Animal-Dragon-Dragon Fruit-Ancient Species-Gobidragon."
"Oh my god, there really are dinosaurs in the desert. Wow, the world is so big, there are all kinds of wonders. Keep it."
Robin looked at Shangguan Wen in surprise and said:
"Captain, aren't all the beasts collecting animal-type devil fruits? Why don't you take the Gobi Dragon Fruit?"
Shangguan Wen said disdainfully:
"I don't look down on this ordinary animal-type dragon fruit. I might as well give it to someone else as a prize."
"Oh, right, contact Crocodile and ask him to come to the desert outside the Rainy Land to duel. Use the Haki you just learned plus the Six Styles to give him a few good smacks, including Vivi's."
"Okay, Captain"
Soon, Nico Robin's Den Den Mushi called Crocodile again, and the other party also picked up the Den Den Mushi at the same time.
"Isn't it a little late to beg for mercy now? Traitor!"
"No no no, Crocodile, what nonsense are you talking about? Come to the desert outside the Rainland, I will teach you how to be a human being again, and I guarantee you will die."
"Traitor, don't go too far. I'll be waiting for you in the Rain Desert!"
Chapter 57: Crocodile Seeking Enemies in the Void
Crocodile was very suspicious when Nico Robin suddenly proposed to fight in the desert outside the Rain Land. His first reaction was that Shangguan Wen was going to attack him personally. To eliminate him as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, he should call all the members of Baroque Works to join the battle. However, the only members of Baroque Works who could be sent out in the Rain Land were Mr. 1 Dazbonis and his partner Bora, Mr. 2 Von Clay, Mr. 3 Gardino and his partner Marianu. The others were either not in Alabasta or were not strong enough to participate.
After Crocodile gathered these people, he did not hide his identity. He showed his identity as Mr. 0, the president of Baroque Works, and bluntly said that his deputy Nico Robin was a traitor. He also bluntly said that he would go to war with the Beasts Pirates soon, and if anyone wanted to escape, get out.
The people who were summoned looked at each other in bewilderment. The Beasts Pirates have been in their prime recently, defeating the Four Emperors Whitebeard and Red Hair, forcing Charlotte Linlin to retreat, and drawing with the Navy. It would be a lie to say that they were not afraid to go to war with such a monster.
Crocodile snorted coldly and said:
"Do you really think that the Beasts will let you go if you escape? Nico Robin, that traitor, knows what you look like. Where can you escape to when the Beasts are chasing you? The Navy is out of the question, and the other Emperor-class pirate groups are too far away to be realistic. You have no other choice but to fight, or of course, become the Beasts' slaves."
Those who have been on the sea have heard or seen how slaves are treated. They don't want to become slaves and die in a deserted corner.
"What is the president going to do? Is he really going to start a war with all the beasts in the desert outside the Rainland?"
Seeing that Mr. 1 Dazbonis supported him, his originally fierce and vigilant face softened considerably. He said:
"I have the Nature-type Sand-Sand Fruit, which can be used to its full potential in the desert. There is no other choice."
There is another thing Crocodile did not say. In order to obtain the ancient weapon Pluto, he neglected his training too much in these years, which resulted in him not being able to use the two-color domineering aura. Now he finds that when he encounters a powerful enemy, he does not even have the ability to protect himself. It is really stupid. After escaping this disaster, he must practice hard.
A look of determination flashed in Crocodile's eyes. He knew very well that this battle was not only related to the survival of Baroque Works, but also a severe test of his past negligence.
He continued:
"Our advantages lie in terrain and surprise. The desert is our home turf, and using sandstorms and quicksand traps, we can cause considerable trouble for the Beasts Pirates. Furthermore, since the traitor Nico Robin chose to fight there, perhaps she possesses some information or strategies we are unaware of."
Mr. 2 Feng Clay, who was always known for his exaggerated expressions and tone, put aside his joking intention and said seriously:
"President, although our strength is not as great as that of the Beasts Pirates, as long as we unite, we may still have a chance of victory. I am good at disguise and imitation, and I may be able to play a key role at a critical moment."
Mr.3 Gardino and his partner Mariannu looked at each other. They really couldn't help in a head-on battle.
Gardino said:
"Although my Wax-Wax Fruit isn't very powerful, it's more than enough to create fortifications and traps when combined with Mariannu."
As a cadre who relies on strength to fight, Sarah couldn't help but analyze:
"President, we must formulate a thorough plan that takes advantage of the desert while also considering the possible countermeasures of the Beasts Pirates. Their legion of Givers, in particular, is numerous and has diverse abilities. We cannot underestimate them. Furthermore, we don't know who exactly this leader is."
In their impression, the appearance of monsters like Shangguan Wen and Kaido would surely attract attention from all parties, and the one who could avoid so many surveillances and fly here from the New World Inazuma must be Flame Disaster Jin, or perhaps the newly formed animal-type flying corps headed by Flame Disaster Jin. So it doesn't matter even if the battlefield is chosen in the desert, because the beasts have air supremacy.
If Shangguan Wen was here, he would burst out laughing. He didn't expect that Lao Sha would come to the void to search for the enemy, nor did he guess that the people who came were Shangguan Wen and Nico Robin.
Crocodile nodded and looked at everyone approvingly:
"Very good, it seems that none of you have been defeated by fear. Remember, battle is not just a contest of strength, but also a contest of wisdom and will. Now, let's make a plan on how to give the Beasts Pirates a head-on blow in the desert."
In the following time, Crocodile brought these cadres to the desert outside the Rain Land, and used the harsh environment of the desert and the ability of his own Sand-Sand Fruit to set up multiple traps. At the same time, he used the abilities of their respective devil fruits to carry out surprise attacks and interference, striving to inflict heavy damage on the Beasts Pirates before they could fully launch their offensive.
When Crocodile finished his useless work, Robin appeared in front of his former colleagues and boss with her leather boots stepping on the soft sand. With her Observation Haki activated, she quickly discovered the trap set by Crocodile and others.
The corners of her mouth curled up. The quick-learning Fahai, infused with Shangguan Wen's power, was really useful. She could find it quickly, whereas before she had to be very careful about traps.
"Nico Robin, you traitor Hai Zhen is here. Where's Jin? Where's the big boss of the Beasts?"
Robin chuckled. He hadn't expected Crocodile to search for an enemy in the void, thinking the beast coming was Flame Disaster Jinn instead of Shangguan Wen. Or perhaps, if he had thought of Shangguan Wen, he was worried that his subordinates would be frightened and flee...
"There is no Flame Ember. I am the only one here to defeat you this time."
Of course, there is also my captain Shangguan Wen, but he keeps the stage for himself and protects himself in the shadows.
"What? Just you?"
Crocodile looked around and at the sky vigilantly. He didn't believe that Nico Robin was the only one here. He knew her strength.
"Don't be ridiculous, you're the only one!"
Robin replied confidently:
"Yes, it's just me. Everyone in Baroque, I used to be your vice president. Now I give you a choice. After I defeat Crocodile, you can either follow me to the Beast Wars or die with Crocodile."
Faced with the olive branch thrown by Robin, the others looked at each other in bewilderment. They didn't expect that Hundred Beasts would recruit them. Aren't they all animal-based legions?
Crocodile was furious when he saw his men. These disloyal traitors must not be allowed to live after Nico Robin is eliminated!
As a killer, everyone is sensitive to murderous intent. When they noticed the murderous look in their president's eyes, their hearts skipped a beat and a thought popped up in their minds at the same time: Crocodile, the old man, is going to kill them.
The atmosphere suddenly became tense, the wind in the desert seemed to have stopped at this moment, and the air was filled with a sense of oppression as if a storm was about to come.
Robin never thought that at this critical moment, Crocodile would actually make a mistake and release his murderous intent towards his own people. Even though 2.1 had the shadow of betrayal by his subordinates in the New World, he had to continue pretending at this moment.
"Crocodile, let's have a 1v1 battle. If you win, I'll tell you where the original text of Alabasta's history is, and it's a translated copy."
After hearing the historical text, Crocodile's eyes suddenly lit up. Only he knew how much he had paid for this thing. Now that it was right in front of him, Crocodile agreed without thinking.
"Okay, if you lose, you give me the rubbing text. What if I lose? No, I won't lose to you, Nico Robin!"
"please"
"Humph!"