Crocodile.
Once a ravaging Great Pirate who challenged the world’s strongest man, Whitebeard, he’s one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea acknowledged by the World Governnt, also known as the King of the Desert, the Sand Crocodile.
At this mont.
Crocodile had no idea that soone highly admired him, wanted to beco his subordinate, and contribute to his cause, while also helping elevate his fa.
If he knew, he would surely want to chop that person’s head off.
Currently, Crocodile is quite busy.
A few days ago, Crocodile left Rainy Land, defeated a crew of pirates trying to invade Alabasta, and continued masquerading as the hero of Alabasta.
After enjoying a wave of hero-like treatnt, Crocodile returned to his base in Rainy Land.
After returning, Crocodile planned to look at the recruitnt situation of Baroque Works since he had just started implenting his plan, and of course, he wouldn’t mind having more capable hands.
"You really are amazing, Nico Robin."
This Great Pirate sits at his desk, a cigar between his lips, the scar on his face looking slightly ferocious, and he’s holding a pile of resus.
Crocodile slowly examines the resus of a few individuals, first picking out Sasori and Deidara’s.
The Sand Crocodile curiously asked, "Two guys fond of murder and warfare? One excels in assassination, the other in crafting bombs. Could they be stronger than Mr. 5’s explosive fruit power?"
"Not sure..."
Nico Robin shook her head and then chuckled, "I just happened to spot so suitable people, plus they’re all around the Alabasta region lately... Seemingly not weak at all, they’re all lone wanderers."
"Then have them fill the last two advanced agent positions!"
After saying that, he looked at a resu with a snarling Fishman image nad Hoshigaki Kisa, and remarked, "Hoshigaki Kisa... Is this guy a wandering Fishman?"
"Seems so!"
Nico Robin sat in a chair with her hand resting on her cheek, smiling as she continued, "This Hoshigaki Kisa seems like soone who couldn’t survive in the latter part of the Grand Line, lacking any bounty, planning to escape to the Four Seas to beco a Great Pirate..."
"Hmph, seems like he’s not too bright..."
Crocodile took a deep drag on his cigar, exhaling heavily and said softly, "Fishman’s strength is generally slightly stronger, so recruit him in, he can be so additional manpower!"
After arranging them, Crocodile’s deep voice bood, "These guys haven’t received a Navy bounty yet, but if you’d willingly recruit them, they must have so utility..."
In this world, a Navy bounty is clearly a ticket to recognition.
For so powerful pirates, no matter how strong they think they are, it’s ultimately not as awe-inspiring as presenting a Navy bounty.
"Hmm?"
After hearing Crocodile’s words, Nico Robin couldn’t help but look at him inquisitively; the Sand Crocodile didn’t ntion the last person!
Just as Nico Robin was about to continue asking, Crocodile’s hand lingered on the last resu, the photo depicting a young man smiling warmly, seemingly harmless.
His na is Uehara Naraku.
Crocodile glanced at Uehara Naraku’s resu, slowly puffing a ring of smoke, his eyes narrowing slightly, "This person doesn’t seem like a dangerous character at all, it doesn’t list any special abilities either..."
"There’s nothing special to ntion."
Nico Robin lightly tapped her cheek with her finger and a smirk spread across her lips, "This Uehara Naraku just excels in combat, seems not too bright, right? Anyway, we’re mainly seeking expendable tools..."
"Yes."
Crocodile nodded contentedly, "You’re right, these guys really are just one-ti tools, you handle the arrangents!"
"Alright."
Nico Robin smiled at the corners of her lips, replying softly, "Then let Deidara and Sasori fill the last advanced agent spots, and send Uehara Naraku and that Fishman nad Hoshigaki Kisa to Whiskey Peak near Inverted Mountain!"
"You can handle such minor affairs."
After saying this, Crocodile’s expression gradually turned nonchalant, "We can start the next phase of the Rain Powder plan, let our King do experience the wrath of his people..."
"Understood."
Nico Robin tapped her finger on her cheek.
After all, Uehara Naraku’s mission was considered complete by her, seamlessly arranging a bunch of unassuming individuals into Baroque Works.
The only issue is.
Sasori and Deidara beca advanced agents of Baroque.
Uehara Naraku and Hoshigaki Kisa beca interdiate agents, which is equivalent to small bosses overseeing Baroque Works henchn.
Therefore, when Nico Robin brought back the news, the few people present had slightly peculiar expressions; Deidara’s face showed a sinister grin.
This position as an interdiate agent...
Is roughly equivalent to a Chunin in the Naruto World?
Deidara, ever eager for chaos, imdiately said, "Hey, Uehara, if there’s no suitable position, why don’t we just deal with those currently in them, after all, none of us are exactly good guys!"
"Thanks, but I’m a good guy!"
Uehara Naraku rebutted, then touched his chin and asked, "Robin, I rember Whiskey Peak is the spot where pirates from Inverted Mountain pass through on their Grand Line journey, right?"
"That’s correct."
Nico Robin nodded, replying softly, "Many rookie pirates with possessions of great value have the strength to pass through Inverted Mountain.
If they’re too careless, at Whiskey Peak, they’ll be plotted against by Baroque Works, which is considered one of the ways Baroque collects funds..."
After speaking, Nico Robin added, "But occasionally powerful pirates would clean up all the people at Whiskey Peak too, like Portgas D. Ace, who wiped them out entirely..."
"Sounds like a great place!"
Uehara Naraku nodded, then continued, "Let’s start from there, let the world’s rookie pirates tremble in fear of Crocodile’s fa, let them know the horror of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!"
"..."
Everyone’s forehead twitched.
Oh wow, is Uehara Naraku serious?
Of course, Uehara Naraku is serious!
Checking into Inverted Mountain is a necessary task!
Plus, he can take advantage of Baroque Works’ na to head over to the East Sea, drop by Log Town, stand on the execution platform of the Pirate King and take in the sights, and then rampage through Windmill Village or sothing, tornt Luffy for so quests...
He could also destroy Ahlong’s crew.
And seize Nami’s treasure.
These are certainly highly rewarding missions.
Even if in the future Fire Fist Ace, Iron Fist Garp, Red-Haired Shanks, or the Revolutionary Army’s Dragon co knocking, and grown-up Luffy or the mory-recovered Sabo seek revenge...
That would be Crocodile’s problem.
"Alright, let’s help Mr. Crocodile make a na, and once we spread Baroque Works’ reputation across the Four Seas, you can pass on the intelligence on other Baroque mbers to Kakuzu, let him capture those people for bounties!"
"...Okay."
Everyone present had a peculiar expression.
Nico Robin looked at Uehara Naraku, unable to stop the twitch at the corner of her lips, "He really is... a much more wicked man than I expected!"
After a mont, Nico Robin suddenly thought of sothing and quickly said, "Wait, Mr. Naraku, it’s absolutely impossible for Baroque Works’ employees to know the true boss is Crocodile..."
Indeed.
Crocodile is Alabasta’s national hero and a Seven Warlords of the Sea recognized by the World Governnt, his identity is definitely a secret.
"Don’t worry."
Upon hearing this, Uehara Naraku couldn’t help but chuckle, waving his hand, "I will arrange his identity neatly, Crocodile’s identity will surely be leaked by those World Governnt CP characters or the Navy..."
Such affairs...
Uehara Naraku is quite adept at.
No matter how deeply Crocodile’s identity is hidden, once Uehara Naraku takes action, it won’t be long before everyone knows who Crocodile is.
After all...
Crocodile isn’t the first victim.
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