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"In the sand, something big is about to emerge. What could it be?" Carina's eyes sparkled with surprise.
Perona, floating in the air with her umbrella, laughed, "As soon as we step off the boat, we meet interesting creatures. This is fun, Horohorohorohoro!"
Nami blinked her big eyes, curious. "What kind of animal could be under the desert? Is it a lizard?"
Princess Vivi, looking at them, frowned but smiled. "Under the desert, you can find all kinds of creatures—sand lizards, centipedes... Walking in the desert, you fear getting lost, but even more so encountering these terrifying animals."
Robin nodded, her eyes filled with wisdom, adding with an elegant tone, "To survive in such a harsh environment, these creatures must be strong, with a tenacious vitality. They are dangerous and difficult to deal with."
Suddenly, there was a loud noise ahead. Yellow sand flew into the sky, and as it settled, a black figure became visible.
A massive black scorpion, its two giant pincers snapping, made a crisp sound that echoed through the desert. Under the sunlight, its pincers gleamed with a cold, sharp light. Its icy eyes stared at the group, treating them as prey. As the undisputed ruler of the area, it had never known danger and did not understand fear.
With a sudden whoosh, the giant scorpion moved quickly, raising a cloud of sand as it charged toward Ethan and the others with lightning speed. Its attack was fierce, its pincers wide open as if ready to kill them all.
"What an arrogant scorpion, not even considering us a threat!" Brogy, carrying a huge axe, laughed boldly.
Dorry, smiling, added, "It's understandable, given that it's never met a real opponent here."
Burgess raised his arms high, laughing loudly, "We needed transportation, and this big guy seems perfect! Wiiihahaha~~"
Gin looked at Ethan with admiration. "Only the captain could tame a beast like this."
Law, holding his demon sword, agreed, "This scorpion must be the overlord of this area. We could kill it, but taming it will be a challenge."
Hawkins, with his usual deadpan expression, said, "Since it appeared, it was destined to be our transport."
Kuro, habitually adjusting his glasses, commented rationally, "We haven't seen the captain in action for a while. This is a rare opportunity."
The girls all stared at the giant scorpion with wide eyes, curiosity, and amazement on their faces.
"What a huge scorpion, and so fierce!" Honey Queen said, her eyes wide with astonishment.
Betty, taking a puff of her cigarette, added, "It'll be nice not to have to walk once Ethan tames it."
Nami clapped her hands, eyebrows arching in delight. "Riding on this scorpion will save us a lot of trouble, ha ha!"
Alvida nodded, smiling sweetly, "That's right. Ethan has to tame it."
Ethan, hands in his pockets, took a step forward. Without saying a word, he stared at the scorpion, unleashing his Conqueror's Haki upon it.
*Boom*
The giant scorpion froze, cold sweat forming as a look of fear crossed its face. It was completely intimidated by Ethan's aura, too scared to move.
"You came at the right time. I'll take you with us," Ethan said calmly, still with his hands in his pockets.
The giant scorpion nodded quickly and then lowered its huge body to the ground in submission, completely docile as if it were a well-behaved pet.
Igaram, shaking his head in disbelief, remarked, "He can defeat an enemy without lifting a finger. It's terrifying."
Dorry laughed, "Conqueror's Haki is perfect for taming beasts."
Brogy added, "If not for that ability, we'd need a new captain. Gababababa~~"
Burgess, looking depressed, said, "This Haki... I'm so envious."
Poison Q coughed, agreeing, "Not only can it scare opponents away, but it can also force enemies into submission. It's a skill only one in a million possess."
Law, as always, coldly remarked, "Even though I've seen it before, it surprises me every time."
The others, while silent, nodded in agreement, clearly envious of Ethan's power.
"I knew Ethan wouldn't let us down, hehe~~" Carina's eyes sparkled with joy.
Alvida, her eyebrows arching into crescents, smiled charmingly, "I knew he'd succeed."
Desire waved her hand, smiling, "Alright, let's not waste time. Everyone, get on."
Nami, blinking her big eyes, added with relief, "Now we don't have to worry about getting tanned. This is great, hahaha!"
Robin, glancing at Ethan's back, praised him, "As expected of Ethan, he always does what others can't. Truly amazing."
Vivi, full of admiration, nodded, "Ethan is the person I admire most, without a doubt."
The girls, chatting and laughing, climbed onto the giant scorpion one after another, relieved that they no longer had to walk. Their faces lit up with smiles as they rode the scorpion, clearly enjoying themselves.
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Meanwhile, at Naval Headquarters in Marineford, in an office filled with high-ranking officers, a meeting was underway.
Brannew hurried in, holding a Den Den Mushi, and respectfully announced, "Marshal Sengoku, Vice Admiral Onigumo is calling. Please take the call."
The generals paused their discussion, all eyes turning to the Den Den Mushi, eager for the latest news.
Without hesitation, Sengoku spoke in a deep voice, "Onigumo, I'm in a meeting. Report your situation."
Onigumo, ever decisive, quickly responded, "Marshal, we've reached Alabasta and are preparing to land. I'll find Ethan and stop his madness."
Akainu, resolute, declared, "Onigumo, for the sake of absolute justice, you must take down Ethan. This damned pirate must face the harshest punishment!"
Kizaru, lounging in his chair, legs crossed, remarked with his usual sarcasm, "Oops... Such a promising rookie, and he's going to die so soon. How scary!"
Doberman, serious, added, "Onigumo, we're counting on you to complete the mission and deliver justice."
The other Hawk Faction generals, with stern faces, nodded in unison, "Justice shall prevail!!"
Their voices rang out with conviction, echoing through the room with a powerful, commanding presence that left no doubt of their iron will and fierce determination.
"If you look at it this way, there will be a result today." Aokiji yawned, looking sleepy.
Momonga looked solemn and said very seriously, "I hope Onigumo can win and successfully take down Ethan, without any complications."
Yamakaji took a puff of his cigarette, smiled slightly, and said gently, "Anyway, the higher-ups have already agreed, so we don't need to worry too much."
"If Onigumo can't catch Ethan, then making him a Shichibukai isn't a bad outcome."
Chaton leaned back in his chair and said calmly, "Staff Officer Tsuru's deductions have never been wrong; they are completely trustworthy."
"No doubt, the next time Ghost Spider calls, the situation he reports will likely be a failure."
Momousagi crossed her legs, arms folded, and said lightly, "Let's wait and see."
Garp patted the desk, laughed, and said, "After hunting for so long, we're finally about to see a fierce showdown, Bwahahaha..."
"Onigumo, you're a veteran Vice Admiral in this department. If you can't take down Ethan, everyone will laugh at you."
Hearing this, Onigumo's expression turned serious, and he said loudly, "Vice Admiral Garp, don't worry. I promise to complete the task."
"Staff Officer Tsuru's wisdom is unparalleled, and she never speaks nonsense. But this time, she must have made a mistake in her calculations; such a result is impossible."
"Even if Ethan has Conqueror's Haki, no matter how mysterious and strange he is, I can take him down. There is no doubt about it!!"
Staff Officer Tsuru crossed her hands, supported her chin, and said in her aged voice, "Onigumo, it's good that you're so confident."
"Ethan is a young man full of mysteries. We know too little about his strength."
"So when you engage him, pay close attention to your surroundings and do not be careless."
Sengoku nodded and said solemnly, "Onigumo, I won't say anything unnecessary. Hurry up and find Ethan, and take him down."
The phone call ended with a click.
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In Alabasta, at the Spiders Cafe, a gathering was underway. The place was filled with both men and women, all members of the Baroque Works organization.
Mr. 5 leaned back in his chair, crossed his legs, and sneered disdainfully, "What's going on? Why were we all called here so suddenly? Are you sick or something?"
Ms. Valentine, also known as Mikita, held a small green umbrella and laughed loudly. She was impolite and lacked refinement.
"That's right, I was putting on makeup when I was rushed over. What's the big deal?"
Mr. 3 calmly sipped his coffee, his demeanor relaxed, and said, "Anyway, we're here now, so let's sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee. Isn't that something to appreciate?"
Ms. Double Finger, also known as Zalah, stood behind the counter, took a puff of her cigarette, and said, "If it weren't for something major, the organization wouldn't have convened everyone."
"Not everyone has arrived yet, so just wait patiently. When the president calls, we'll know what's going on. This has to be something big."
"After all, no one knows who the president is. It's a complete mystery."
The room fell silent, a shared sense of shock among the group.
They had always been curious about the organization's leader, but Baroque Works was shrouded in secrecy, with the vice president being their only point of contact. The president's identity, gender, and even presence were all unknown.
"It's unbelievable that the president wants to talk to us."
Mr. 4, a slow-talking and slow-reacting young man, spoke in disbelief.
Mr. 2, dressed in his swan suit, twirled on one foot and said in a strange voice, "The president is going to show up; it's scaring me to death~~"
Zala glanced at Bon Clay with a look of disgust and said angrily, "No wonder no one wants to partner with you. Who could stand it?"
"A big man calling himself 'Nujia,' it's enough to give people goosebumps."
Galdino crossed his legs, nodded in agreement, and added, "In Baroque Works, among the senior officers, the only one without a partner is indeed him."
Ms. Golden Week, also known as Marion, munched on senbei and said casually, "Nothing else matters. I just hope this can be resolved quickly."
"I want to rest and eat more senbei, hehe..." At that moment, the creak of a door echoed through the bar, and a dark-skinned, bald man walked in.
It was Mr. 1, the most powerful of all the senior officers.
Zala exhaled smoke, smiled, and said, "My partner is here. Now the team is finally complete."
Galdino glanced at Daz Bonez, smiled lightly, and said, "Mr. 1, the strongest officer here, second only to the president and vice president."
"I said, what's the reason for gathering us all?"
Mikita leaned against the table and laughed exaggeratedly, "Could it be that the president is going to reward us for our good performance? It should be like that, Fuahahaha..."
Mr. 5 pinched his nose and said darkly, "I'm so powerful, yet my code name is only Mr. 5. That's just unreasonable."
"When the president calls, I'll bring this up."
Holding the famous knife "Kashu," Mr. 11 sneered, "My strength isn't weak, so my rank is too low."
"Later, I'll report this to the president and ask to raise my code name, Hehe~~"
Mr. 7 looked at him and mocked, "Well, I'll give you my spot. How about it?"
"If you don't have the strength, just stay quiet, or you'll cause trouble."
Mr. 1 sat alone in a corner, indifferent, with no expression on his face, keeping strangers at a distance.
At that moment, a crisp bell rang in the bar.
Pere pere pere...
Everyone fell silent, all eyes on Zala as the sound came from her.
"After waiting so long, the president's call has finally come through. It's not easy."
Zala smiled, stroked her water-blue hair, and said, "The president is calling, so now we'll see who they are."
Without hesitation, she quickly answered the phone.
"President, this is Ms. Two-Fingers." Zala's face turned serious as she respectfully said.
"Everyone is here, waiting in my bar."
"Whatever it is, just tell us. We're all ears, waiting for your orders."
Silence.
Everyone held their breath, staring intently at the Den Den Mushi, their expressions serious and respectful.
"The officers are all here. Very good."
The Den Den Mushi mimicked Crocodile's appearance, complete with a slicked-back hairstyle and a black fur coat, exuding a cool, boss-like aura.
Crocodile leaned back on the sofa, crossed his legs, took a drag from his cigarette, and said arrogantly, "I know you're all curious about my identity and have been trying to figure me out."
"Today, I'll officially reveal who I am."
"You all know about the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the seven strongest pirates recognized by the World Government."
"And I am one of the Shichibukai, Crocodile!"
Stunned silence.
The bar fell completely quiet, so much so that you could hear a pin drop.
Everyone's faces were filled with shock, their eyes wide, as if they'd seen a ghost. They couldn't believe what they had just heard.
"Is this...is this true?" Galdino sat up straight, his face filled with disbelief, "The president's identity is so terrifying, it's unbelievable."
Mr. 5 stared at the Den Den Mushi, unable to blink, "Baroque Works has such a powerful background... It's shocking."
Mikita covered her mouth, laughing sharply and happily, "That's amazing! The organization I belong to is under one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Fuahahahaha..."~~"
Daz Bonez stood up, his face serious, and said, "I've been a bounty hunter in West Blue, and I've seen all the Shichibukai's photos."
"I can confirm the president is indeed a Shichibukai."
Bon Clay landed on one foot, continued to dance ballet, and said with a smile, "It turns out the boss is so powerful. That's great."
"With such a powerful boss, I feel reassured."
Zala took another puff of her cigarette, shaking her head lightly, and murmured, "President, your identity is terrifying. You scared us all."
"This is the Seven Warlords of the Sea, top-class pirates known to everyone."
"Your identity, President, has truly spread across the entire sea. It's truly amazing."
The other officers quickly nodded in agreement, their faces full of excitement. They felt confident that their future would be bright under such powerful leadership.
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Titles of the next chapters. (Spoilers)
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116-117: Onigumo starts to hunt Ethan
118-119: Crocodile Debut.
1120-121: Future Division captains vs Crocodile 1