aircannonsinc Chapter 100 Who is the hunter and who is the prey?
Chapter 100 Who is the hunter and who is the prey?
Grand Line, Alabasta, Rainy Land Casino.
When the entire ocean was boiling and a bloody storm was about to break out.
The Luo Ji Pirates, the culprits, have finally arrived at their target area.
"I don't like the desert climate, it's so hot!"
Yamato, an ice-type mythical beast user, didn't really like the dry and hot island, so he retreated back into the Ark's Proverb, unusually avoiding sunbathing and enjoying the scenery on the deck.
"Luo Ji, the rainforest of Alabasta is almost here."
Violet, under a parasol, activated her Gaze-Gaze Fruit powers and spotted Crocodile's territory.
This rainy city is one of the few rainy cities in Alabasta.
Lush greenery, like a piece of jade in the desert.
However, under Crocodile's scheme, even more dancing powder was used, causing the rainfall in Albana, the capital of the Kingdom of Alabasta, to be higher than that in the rainy areas.
Crocodile had his subordinates from the Baroque Works falsely accuse King Cobra of seizing rainwater from other cities.
Instigated and led by the Baroque Works, rebellions broke out in major arid cities of Alabasta.
Rebel armies from city after city were surging toward the royal capital, Albana.
We must overthrow this despicable king and reclaim the rain that belongs to them.
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Since Crocodile learned two or three days ago that the blueprints for Hades were in Luo Ji's hands, he has become less interested in the secrets about Hades' whereabouts that Cobra possesses.
Now he's even more eager to snatch the Hades blueprints from Luo Ji.
After all, this is very clear information.
As for the whereabouts of Pluto, the god of the underworld, it is only suspected to be related to the Nefertari clan, a descendant of one of the twenty kings.
Even Crocodile wasn't entirely sure whether Cobra knew the whereabouts of Hades.
What if you've painstakingly planned for over a decade, only to find that the Neferutari clan knows nothing about it?
Wouldn't he have wasted so many years of his life?
However, the Alabasta plan cannot be abandoned yet, as there is still a glimmer of hope.
But more energy needs to be focused on the Luo Ji Pirates.
Let's see if we can snatch the Hades blueprints from the mouths of all those gluttonous beasts.
Crocodile and Nico Robin spent two days researching, but still couldn't figure out how to find the whereabouts of the Luo Ji Pirates, let alone how to deal with the powerful Luo Ji Pirates.
One Yamato was enough to give Crocodile a hard time.
Like Sengoku and Tsuru of the Marine Headquarters, the two were caught in a deep sense of helplessness.
"What should I do?!"
Crocodile bit down hard on his cigar, his face full of frustration. He had no way to deal with the Luo Ji Pirates.
Let's not even talk about whether we can win or not; we can't even find a trace of them now.
Do we really have to kill ten Celestial Dragons to get the blueprints for Pluton?
"I heard that a reporter exchanged Den Den Mushi numbers with Luo Ji in Water Seven. Perhaps we should try to find the Luo Ji Pirates' contact information first."
Nico Robin suggested a method, though she knew in her heart that Crocodile was no match for the Luo Ji Pirates and would ultimately have to resort to underhanded tactics or some kind of deal to obtain the Pluton blueprints.
The forces of the entire ocean are now searching for the whereabouts of the Luo Ji Pirates.
The reporter who had spoken with Luo Ji has become a hot commodity among various powerful forces.
"It's such a waste that the Hades blueprints ended up in the hands of this brat!"
Crocodile was somewhat resentful of the cruel tricks of fate, having searched diligently for over a decade without finding any trace of Hades.
As a result, Luo Ji, who didn't cherish Hades, obtained the Hades blueprints and even used them to offer a bounty on the Celestial Dragons.
They showed absolutely no regard for the Hades design.
What he treasured so dearly, Luo Ji discarded like trash. It's so damn frustrating!
Just as Crocodile and Robin were unable to reach a conclusion, a noisy commotion erupted at the Rainfield Casino.
A casino manager scrambled to the boss's office and knocked anxiously on the door.
This caused Crocodile's face to reveal a hint of murderous intent, and a gust of sand swirled around him.
"Boss!! It's an airship! It's the Luo Ji Pirates!!"
The casino manager shouted, his face filled with terror.
These past two days, the fearsome reputation of the Luo Ji Pirates has spread throughout the seas. They are ruthless people who have killed Celestial Dragons, put bounties on Celestial Dragons, and declared war on the World Government.
He was genuinely afraid that even his own boss wouldn't be able to handle this super pirate.
"What! Luo Ji is here!!"
Crocodile was both surprised and delighted. On the one hand, he was worried that he would not be able to defeat Luo Ji and Yamato, but on the other hand, he knew that this was the best opportunity to obtain the Hades blueprints.
"Treat them well! As long as they don't cause trouble, give them money to have fun."
Crocodile's eyes flickered. For now, he could only try to befriend the Luo Ji Pirates, observe the situation, and then slowly devise a plan to scheme against them.
"Yes!"
The casino manager rushed back, not daring to offend ruthless people like Luo Ji.
"Prepare the Seastone Prison Trap and the Seawater Trap!"
Crocodile gave Robin instructions, saying that if necessary, they would have to use external aids to achieve their goals.
"no problem."
Nicole Robin answered expressionlessly, then turned and left the office.
But at this moment, she was also incredibly shocked.
She never expected that the Luo Ji Pirates would actually appear in front of her.
Did her little prayer work?
She also knew that this was her only chance to join the Luo Ji Pirates.
What should I do to prevent the Luo Ji Pirates from being outmaneuvered by Crocodile, and also to gain Luo Ji's favor and join the Luo Ji Pirates?
"Sorry, Crocodile, I'd like to switch bosses."
Nicole Robin smiled faintly.
Anyway, she has killed countless bosses and leaders with ulterior motives in the past.
Hopefully, Luo Ji, a member of the D clan, can become her true home.
He is the true partner that Saul spoke of.
In the plaza in front of the Rainy Casino.
Countless gamblers rushed out, eager to catch a glimpse of this legendary great pirate.
It's worth noting that even pirates with bounties exceeding 100 million are rare in the Grand Line Paradise.
Moreover, this is a super criminal with a net worth of up to 40 billion Berries.
"The sand crocodile didn't show up. Did it run away in fear?"
Luo Ji maneuvered the airship to descend, but he couldn't see Crocodile's figure, which made him genuinely worried that the Shichibukai had escaped.
In that case, catching this Logia-type Sand-Sand Fruit user in the vast desert will be troublesome.
However, as long as Nicole Robin is around and the historical texts are there, it doesn't seem to matter if Crocodile runs away.
At worst, we'll just lose one less prisoner and one less elemental-type super-powerful mythical beast.
"Welcome, Lord Luo Ji, to our Rainy Land Casino. We will cover all your expenses and gambling funds. We hope you have a great time."
The casino manager, all smiles and utmost respect, even offered the Luo Ji Pirates a billion Berries in chips for them to play with.
Meanwhile, Luo Ji's Observation Haki was already spreading wildly, detecting the powerful aura within the luxurious casino.
He smiled faintly after sensing Crocodile and Nico Robin's presence.
It's good that they didn't run away.
Luo Ji guessed that the other party was also coveting the Hades design blueprints in his possession, which was why they were reluctant to leave.
But who is the hunter and who is the prey?
It's just a sand crocodile that overestimates its own strength.
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