On the other end, Robin leaned lazily on the sofa while holding a Den Den Mushi in one hand and Gawain's bounty order in the other, with an inexplicable look in her eyes.
Then she murmured. "Maybe I wanted to see if the man known as the most benevolent man in the East Blue would reveal the ugliest side of human nature at the critical moment of life and death."
"After all, I have seen too many men who claim to be just and virtuous."
"But without exception, they are all despicable disguises, a layer of skin on the body, and when it is peeled off, it is all dirty and ugly."
"There's a problem with Nanohana city."
"Um?!"
Beep! Beep! Beep!
Just as Gawain was about to continue asking questions, the Den Den Mushi was hung up.
"Interesting."
A smile appeared on Gawain's face.
Recalling Robin's image and mentality in his memory, even if he didn't get his own answer from the other party, he was basically sure of why Robin did this.
"While constantly witnessing the filthiness of human hearts, are you also longing for a little bit of beauty?"
"This woman's words may not be trustworthy."
Kuro had come in at some point and sat next to Gawain. He couldn't help but say: "If we don't hand over the person on time, and Cobra asks the World Government for help, we will be in a passive position."
"No."
Gawain shook his head: "Cobra won't."
"Alabasta has too many secrets, and the historical text has been guarded by generations. That thing cannot be seen in the light."
"If it wasn't a critical moment, Cobra, as the king, would never take the initiative to ask for help from the World Government or the Marines."
"Then what about this woman..."
"If you were Crocodile, what would you do?"
Kuro fell into deep thought for a moment, with all kinds of information in his mind, and gradually, he put himself into Crocodile's perspective.
After a few seconds, his eyes lit up, and all the information in his mind was sorted out: "According to what you said before, that guy was plotting against Pluton in Alabasta."
"Once the World Government finds out about this, he will be hunted endlessly, and he will definitely lose his status as a Warlord."
"Vivi's suspicion of him increases the possibility that his plan will be exposed."
"From this perspective, the assassination attempt that Vivi encountered at Whisky Peak was most likely Crocodile's work."
"But now things have become more troublesome because, whether intentionally or unintentionally, in his eyes, we have already intervened in this matter."
"The safest approach..."
"Let Vivi disappear with us and even use this opportunity to pin all the blame on us. So, he can also further gain Cobra's trust."
"After all, on the surface, we are really holding Vivi hostage and demanding a ransom from Alabasta."
"Ah."
Gawain nodded: "It's pretty much what I thought."
"Given that guy's character, he is indeed capable of doing such a thing."
"How to deal with it?"
Kuro's face became more serious.
After entering the Grand Line, especially Alabasta, the name of Baroque Works frequently came into Kuro's ears.
It's almost synonymous with power.
What's more, standing behind them is Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, who is most likely like at Hawk Eyes level who almost completely crushed Gawain before.
Moreover, he's a tough guy who fought a draw with the Pirate King's crew twenty years ago.
He had no choice but to be cautious.
But compared to Kuro's solemn expression, Gawain seemed much more indifferent.
He leaned over and took out a bottle of rum from under the bar, poured himself a glass, and took another sip before speaking calmly.
"Even among the Seven Warlords of the Sea, there are differences."
"Among them, the strongest ones are like Hawk Eyes, who can fight against the admirals from the Marines and even the four emperors in the New World."
"A weakling like Hanafuda might not even be able to defeat the combined forces of you, Gin, and Lucci."
"Crocodile were indeed very strong in the past and even approached the top level of combat power at one point, but unfortunately..."
"The impact of time on people is not always positive."
"His heart is old."
Kuro understood: "You mean he might not be as strong as the rumors say?"
"What about the Baroque Works?"
"A force that dominates Paradise must be full of strong people, right?"
"Oh."
Gawain put it down, and a hint of teasing flashed in his eyes: "During the last Martial Arts Tournament, Daz Bonez, who withdrew from the competition, was the top leader among them."
Kuro was stunned: "Huh?"
Since entering the Grand Line, the combat effectiveness of the cadres on White Knight Pirate's ship has skyrocketed to a higher level thanks to the Experience Piggy Bank and their increasingly crazy internal competition.
Judging from the Power Level alone, Kuro and Gin are already superior to Lucci in the Enies Lobby period.
Gin also has the Bone-Bone fruit, which has great benefits for the physical body.
After mastering the Shave, Kuro's speed increased again. Except for Gawain and Gin, who were skilled in Observation Haki, no one else on the ship could touch him.
What's more, the two of them have mastered Armament Haki.
If the two of them were put in the battle on Enies Lobby as the bosses guarding the gate, their performance might not be worse than Lucci's at that time.
Kuro looked at the wine glass on the bar and instantly understood why Gawain had been so indifferent from the beginning: "If Daz Bonez is still at the same level as a few months ago, then he really doesn't pose much of a threat."
"But if we really fight them, the World Government should intervene in the battle between the warlords, right?"
This is Kuro's biggest worry.
After entering the Grand Line, he already feels the convenience brought by their identity as a Warlord.
Whether it is a neutral harbor or a harbor within each kingdom, the ships of the Warlords of the Sea will not be prohibited from entering.
For pirates, this privilege is so great that it is absurd.
It is naturally impossible to give up easily.
"The Warlords are the Warlords, and Baroque Works are Baroque Works."
"The historical texts that the Alabasta royal family has guarded for generations cannot be seen in public. Is it true that Crocodile secretly controls Baroque Works?"
Kuro understood what he meant, and a playful smile appeared on his face: "You mean..."
"According to your inference, the probability of Crocodile taking action is almost 100%."
Gawain made the following deployment: "We will split into three groups."
"Let Lucci and Gin return to Whisky Peak, which is one of the bases of Baroque Works."
"You lead your men into the interior of Alabasta. There is a casino called Rain Dinners in the Rainbase. It is the base of the top executives of Baroque Works."
"I'll take Vivi and the others to Nanohana city to exchange people."
"If he dares to make a move, we will directly destroy the Baroque Works!"
"Alright!"
Under Gawain subsequent deployments, the White Knight Pirate stayed in this small town for a few days, and after robbing two passing small pirate ships, everyone split up and acted accordingly.
Kuro, Van Augur, Nami, Sanji, and a group of ordinary crew members drove the Raven towards the Rainbase of Alabasta.
Lucci, Gin, and Zoro turned around and returned to Whisky Peak.
Gawain took Kalifa, Vivi, and others to the agreed location at Nanohana city, ready to hand Vivi back to the kingdom of Alabasta.
A few days later, Vivi stood on the deck of a small stolen pirate ship while looking at the White Knight Pirate that had been split into three, tears welling up in her eyes.
Even though she didn't know what decision Gawain had made, she understood from watching this scene that Gawain wanted to interfere in Alabasta's internal affairs.
She had originally given up this plan and was ready to rely on her own strength to save her country.
But she didn't expect that things would take a turn for the better after passing by that small town.
"Igaram."
With tears as big as beans rolling down from the corners of Vivi's eyes, she threw herself into Igaram's arms, and the emotions that had been suppressed in her heart were completely released at this moment.
"Sanji is right."
"If Mr. Gawain saw all this, he would definitely not be able to just stand by and watch."
"Ah..."
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