Grand Line, Kingdom of Alabasta, Royal Palace.
"Crocodile" Cobra who was currently sitting on his throne looked straight ahead with a gloomy gaze at Crocodile who was present in front of him at this time with a face full of smiles. Try at this time together with Chaka while Igram is currently still being treated because the wound he received is still not healed.
"What do you want to do here?" Ask Try again.
"Long time no see, King Cobra" Crocodile said calmly, "Is that your welcome to a man who has helped secure your kingdom from pirate attacks?"
"Nonsense!" Chaka immediately shouted angrily, "Securing from pirate attacks?! You alone destroyed this kingdom with a single act of yours."
"..." Crocodile exhaled the smoke then looked at the two calmly without feeling angry at all, "That's right. You two already know that. Who told you? Mr. 8? At that time I should have asked your subordinates to kill him directly."
Crocodile paused for a moment and continued, "But, it's okay"
"What do you want, Crocodile?" Cobra asked back coldly, "I suggest you get out of here right now. If not, I will report this to the World Government."
"You can do it" Crocodile answered him, "Do you think the World Government will take this report of yours into account? Do you think you have enough evidence? Using only your subordinates? You made a really great joke, King Cobra."
Cobra and Chaka's faces immediately darkened upon hearing this.
"I don't want to talk to you at length" Crocodile said again, "I'm tired of playing games with you too. I only want one thing here" Crocodile's gaze became very serious and deep, "Where is that thing located?"
"That thing? What do you mean?" Cobra asked confusedly.
"Don't be stupid!" Crocodile said coldly, "You must know about that thing, right? There's no way the King of the Kingdom of Alabasta doesn't know where that thing is."
"I don't understand what you mean by that thing" Cobra said directly.
"Stop your stupid attitude, Cobra King" Crocodile's voice became colder than before and instantly Crocodile appeared in front of Cobra and strangled his neck then lifted Cobra up.
"Your Honour!" Chaka immediately let go of the sword he was holding and then slashed straight at Crocodile.
But before the slash reached Crocodile, someone suddenly appeared between the two and immediately blocked the slash.
*Ding!*
"What ?!"
Chaka was shocked by this and his face immediately changed upon seeing who had stopped the slash, "Doz Bones?!"
"Don't go any further" Daz Bonez said coldly, "The boss is taking care of his business, I don't want anyone else to bother him"
"Good job, Mr.1" said Crocodile with a smile then his gaze turned to Cobra, "Tell me now, King Cobra! Where the Kingdom of Alabasta hides the item. You must know where it is, right? One of Pluton's three ancient weapons that your kingdom has kept for so long."
" What ?!" Cobra and Chaka were immediately surprised to hear this greeting.
They themselves did not expect that Crocodile actually had such a goal.
"Pluton…" Cobra mumbled gloomily then his gaze returned to Crocodile, "If you're aiming for that item. That weapon doesn't exist in this kingdom."
"Nonsense!" Crocodile did not receive the answer, "Are you currently playing with me?" asked Crocodile coldly.
"I'm not playing with you, Crocodile" Cobra replied, "That thing isn't here. I didn't even know this place existed."
"There's no way you didn't know" Crocodile said back coldly, "I was just trying to play with you and wanted to get the item easily. However, it seems that you really don't act cooperatively. But, that's a good thing…"
"King Cobra, I didn't expect you to actually dare to put spies into the organization created by me..." Crocodile said coldly, "You're even willing to let your only daughter join in order to investigate me"
" What ?!" Cobra's face immediately turned very frightened, "My daughter… Wait… You— Crocodile! What did you do to Vivi?!" Cobra asked angrily.
" What am I doing?!" Crocodile snorted as he exhaled the smoke again , "That woman is really tenacious. She was able to hide her whereabouts and even her past from me and managed to sneak into my organization to the point of getting a fairly high position. However, only because of one move made by one of her friends. Her true identity is fully revealed. That's really stupid."
"Crocodile let go of the Princess!" Chaka said angrily "If you really dare to do something to Princess Vivi! The Kingdom of Alabasta will definitely not let you leave here."
"Let me get out of here? It's a big talk but a small action" Crocodile scoffed directly, "Do you think only your army can defeat me? You guys can't even take care of the rebel army that is now formed and you think you can destroy me? It really is a very silly idea."
Chaka's face immediately became very ugly hearing this.
"Crocodile let go of Vivi!" Cobra again said angrily.
"That's a very ridiculous request, King Cobra" Crocodile said calmly, "She has dared to enter my organization and has even gathered all the information regarding our organization. She must be killed, because it would be dangerous for me."
Cobra's face was immediately frightened upon hearing this and said, "Don't do that!"
"Hehehe~ You're still saying something so stupid and ridiculous, King Cobra" Crocodile said back calmly, "However, I can grant your wish. I can release Vivi on the condition that you must tell me the location of the ancient weapon's whereabouts."
"Don't say that, Your Majesty!" Chaka immediately shouted, "If Crocodile gets that weapon. The Kingdom of Alabasta will definitely be destroyed instantly—- Agh!"
Daz Bonez without thinking immediately slashed Chaka's body in front of him then continued by kicking Chaka's body towards the wall.
"Chaka!" Cobra who saw one of his right hand being attacked immediately turned full of fear.
"Hmph! Too much bullshit" said Crocodile, "What do you think about this, King Cobra? If you tell me the location of the ancient weapon's whereabouts. I will release your daughter Vivi as well as I promise I will leave the Kingdom of Alabasta"
"Can you keep your word?" Cobra asked with a dull face.
"Of course" Crocodile said calmly, "I will keep my word. As long as you give me the location of the weapon. I will let Vivi go as well as leave here after getting that thing."
Cobra thought for a moment and said, "I really don't know the location of the Pluton ancient weapon you've been looking for, Crocodile."
"Ha?" Crocodile frowned seriously at these words spoken by Cobra. Crocodile could sense that Cobra was completely unaware of the whereabouts of the weapon's location.
"However, if you wish. I want to give you access to come to the tombs of the previous kings to see the Poneglyp which our kingdom has guarded for many years."
The eyes of Crocodile who heard this immediately became overjoyed. Although Crocodile did not find the existence of the ancient weapon. However, through the Poneglyp. Crocodile was at least getting closer to his goal.
Especially with the revelation from Cobra that said about the Poneglyp that was guarded by the Kingdom of Alabasta for years. The information contained in the Poneglyp must be very important.
"But. You have to promise me, Crocodile. As long as I take you there, you must keep your promise" Cobra said seriously.
"Hmph! You don't need to say. I will definitely do it" Crocodile said coldly then let go of Cobra, "Take us there"
"Your Majesty…" Chaka who was still conscious even though he had previously received an attack from Daz Bonez slowly wanted to say something.
"Enough, Chaka," Cobra said.
Cobra then immediately turned around and went with Crocodile to the throne room where the Poneglyp was placed while Daz Bonez remained there to guard.
It didn't take long for Cobra and Crocodile to arrive at the dining area of the Kings. At the same time, Crocodile saw a sea blue stone which contained an ancient inscription which he himself did not understand the meaning of the inscription.
"Good." Crocodile's current feeling was filled with joy. Although he didn't get the location of Pluton's ancient weapon. However, through this Poneglyp in front of him. Crocodile could sense that the writing in the Poneglyp would lead him to something very big.
"This is the Poneglyp that has been guarded by us" Cobra said grimly.
"Ha ha ha ha…. Good, that's very good" Crocodile said with a laugh then asked, "Now you can translate the meaning of the stone inscription"
"I can't do it, Crocodile," Cobra said calmly.
"Can not? What do you mean?" Crocodile asked coldly, "Do you really not love your daughter anymore?"
"Don't get me wrong, Crocodile" Cobra said again, "Even though we're guarding this Poneglyp. However, our Kingdom of Alabasta does not have access to the language used in the Poneglyp. We just keep it and we ourselves don't know from the records in the Poneglyp"
Crocodile could feel Cobra's tone of voice didn't contain the slightest lie, "Shit! By the time I got this item, the person who could have access to that ability had already gone to the other side" Crocodile muttered grimly and looked at Cobra, "Besides, Ohara, there must be other places that know about the language of the Poneglyp. You must know where that place is, right?"
Cobra fell silent hearing this and although he didn't want to say it. He had to say it for his daughter's safety, "Ancient Wano Kingdom…"
"Wano Kuni Kingdom?" asked Crocodile.
Cobra nodded, "The Wano Kuni Kingdom is one of the places that has access to the language of this Poneglyp. The Kozuki clan which is the leader of the Wano Kuni Kingdom is a clan that built this Poneglyp hundreds of years ago and they are also preserving the language until now." Cobra paused and continued, "Besides, the Fortis Kingdom also probably knows about it."
"Fortis Kingdom…" Crocodile muttered quietly, "It's impossible to go there. While the Wano Kuni Kingdom…" Crocodile's gaze immediately turned to Cobra, "Where is the location of the Wnao Kuni Kingdom?"
"New World" Cobra answered him, "It is located in New World"
"New World… I think it's time to travel there again" Crocodile muttered then looked at Cobra, "Where is the paper that can copy these notes?"
Cobra immediately walked the other way and soon brought a large piece of paper and handed it to Crocodile. Crocodile then immediately used his ability to copy a copy of the Poneglyp and after successfully copying it, Crocodile immediately stored the copy into his body.
"You have got what you wanted" Cobra said seriously, "Now, let go of Vivi and also leave this kingdom"
"Hmph!" Crocodile was someone who kept his word.
Besides, it was impossible for Crocodile to kill Cobra at this time. Because if he did that, the World Government would definitely make him the perpetrator. Although Crocodile has a subordinate who has the ability to change his appearance. However, Crocodile is currently aiming to go to the New World. All personnel needed by him. He couldn't allow any of his subordinates to be here.
Also, even though Crocodile said he was leaving soon. However, Crocodile wo n't just walk away either. Crocodile knew how terrifying the New World was right now especially since the appearance of the Fortis Kingdom. Since the emergence of the Fortis Kingdom. The pattern of the world had turned even more chaotic than before.
If going to the New World without having the power to guard, it was almost like taking a life. Therefore, before going to the New World, Crocodile wanted him to practice his Haki abilities and is currently in the process of training especially where he was humiliated by Hashirama earlier.
Due to his extremely high self-esteem, Crocodile didn't want to receive such treatment a second time.
Crocodile immediately contacted Galdino or Mr.3 to immediately take Vivi to the royal palace. It didn't take long for Vivi to come under and be reunited with Cobra.
"Father!" Vivi, who was finally able to see Cobra again, was very happy and immediately hugged him.
Same thing with Cobra. He immediately hugged Vivi with great affection.
Cobra's gaze then looked at Crocodile, "Our transaction is complete. You must keep your word to leave this kingdom, Crocodile"
"Hmph!" Crocodile just sniffed then turned around, "Let's get out of here"
"Alright, Boss" Daz Bonez and Galdino immediately left the royal palace together.
After Crocodile left the room, Cobra immediately called his troops and asked them to bring Chaka to be given immediate treatment.
"Father, what transaction did you make with Crocodile? Was it about the location of the ancient weapon?" asked Vivi seriously.
"Don't worry" Cobra said calmly, "Our own kingdom doesn't know about the existence of that weapon of destruction. The transaction that the two of us made was only regarding the ancient records that were in the food of the kings.
"Ancient records? Isn't that…"
"Yes. It is a record kept by the previous kings." Cobra sighed.
"Do you know the contents of the ancient record?" Vivi asked back.
"No" Cobra shook his head, "I don't know about those ancient records. Even the ancient kings did not know about the contents of the ancient records."
"Don't know?" Vivi asked confusedly, "Then, why is it always guarded by our Kingdom?"
"It was a will from the previous king which was when a king ruled this kingdom 800 years ago. When he wanted to die, he asked his descendants to keep the record. Regarding the purpose for keeping the ancient records, we were not told the reason. However, we kept the ancient records only for the will that was passed on by him."
"I see" Vivi nodded and immediately regained her senses, "Oh, yes. Father, how is Igram's current condition? Is he okay?" Vivi asked with a worried face.
"Igram is fine now. He is currently receiving treatment at the hospital."
"I'll go see him. I won't calm down until I see it in person."
"We went there together. I also want to see Chaka's current state." Cobra said calmly.
"Um…" Vivi nodded then the two of them immediately went to the room where Chaka and Igram were currently being treated.