One Piece: Transform into the Eight Great Demons.

Crocodile has a plan.

Team up with Nico Robin and take a casual stroll around the city.

While discussing future strategies, they might also be able to kill a few pirates for fun.

In this way, the favor of the red-haired pirates would be accepted, and he would not have to tangle with the slave traders.

The plan is perfect.

But in actual implementation, there were slight deviations.

I don’t know who it is, it seems to be that Jorian?

In short, it was him who interrupted, causing the groups of four to get staggered, and everything was completely messed up!

……

"Huh-huh~ Well! Bang Cha Cha..."

Uta hummed an unknown tune and walked in front of Crocodile.

The latter held an unlit cigar in his mouth and frowned.

"[Red-haired]'s daughter?"

I have to admit that Uta's singing is indeed pleasant to the ear, and even gives people the feeling of falling into illusion.

Crocodile didn't hate it.

But at the same time, Uta's character is also in the same vein as Shanks.

Crocodile especially couldn't handle that kind of careless behavior!

"Tsk..."

Smacked his lips.

Crocodile suddenly thought of another question.

The super dark kind.

[Red Hair] It’s not like she doesn’t know who he is, so why can she safely put her daughter with him?

While he was thinking, a flintlock pistol was pressed against the back of Crocodile's head.

Crocodile's pupils shrank suddenly, he turned around and saw a muscular man with long black hair.

Most of her long hair stood up, leaving a strand hanging down in front of her head.

Holding a cigarette, he was wearing a black shirt and green overalls, with a faint smile on his face.

Crocodile recognized the other party and said in surprise:

"Ben Beckman..."

That man is the vice-captain of the Red-haired Pirates, and he is also an undisputedly powerful one!

"Yo!"

"Just kidding!"

Beckman turned the pistol to indicate that it was not loaded, then waved towards Uta not far away and said: "Little Uta, are you having fun?"

"Uh-huh!"

Uta nodded repeatedly.

"Really? It seems that Elegia has come to the right place!"

Beckman responded with a smile, then directly put his arm around Crocodile's shoulders and whispered:

"Crocodile, my captain has specifically asked us all to do our best to 'cooperate' with you!"

"..."

Crocodile understood.

He was so preoccupied with thinking about the [red-haired] person that he almost forgot about the ship of guys that was causing a huge headache to the World Government.

The members of the Red-Haired Pirates are now scattered throughout Elegia!

Ben Beckman's sudden appearance is undoubtedly a warning.

If Crocodile had any ill will toward Uta or even Eregia, he would not be able to leave this country safely!

[Red Hair] You really understand me!

Crocodile thought so.

Fortunately, he is just "thinking about it" now...

"That's it, see you later, little Uta!"

Beckman exchanged a few pleasantries, waved goodbye to the two of them, and turned to leave.

"..."

Crocodile was speechless, and then looked down at the girl, feeling extremely troubled.

He asked casually: "Where should we patrol?"

"Clothing Street!"

Uta raised his hand in response, while also looking at Crocodile's outfit.

Looking at the other party's resisting eyes, Uta stuck out his tongue and said with a smile:

"Don't worry, I have a good sense of clothing aesthetics!"

"..."

Crocodile turned around to leave, but found Ben Beckman standing on the corner of the street, smiling and observing his every move.

"..."

"Hehehe, I just happened to be bored..."

The time has not come.

Now is not the time to have a conflict with the red-haired pirates!

So, he followed Uta and left.

……

On the other side, the east side of the city.

Jaya Jorian, with Nico Robin.

Robin deliberately kept a certain distance from Jorian, walking behind him, lowering his head and thinking about his own affairs.

damn it!

I took the risk and came to Elegia to explore the ancient documents hidden in this country, but I didn’t have time to go shopping!

Robin really carries a lot.

O'Hara's ideas, the legacy of many archaeologists, the dream of understanding the true history, the hatred of the world government, the desire to survive...

All kinds of heavy things came rushing up, weighing the girl down and almost suffocating her!

She has no time to rest, and she has no right to stop!

"No, we can't waste any more time!"

Robin lowered his head, his pupils trembled, and murmured softly:

"First find the ancient ruins, yes, and then cooperate with the Sand Crocodile. There are still clues in Alabasta, so careerists cannot get their hands on the ancient weapons..."

The more I think about it, the more painful it becomes, the more I think about it, the more frightened I become, and the more I think about it, the more uncomfortable I become!

suddenly--

Snapped!

In front of Robin, two hands clapped fiercely.

"?!"

Robin was startled, came to his senses, and looked up.

I saw Jejajorian standing there with his hands folded and looking at Robin with concern.

"Are you all right?"

"……Um."

Robin nodded and said nothing else.

Jorian is indeed a "good guy", but he is also the prince of a country that joins the World Government.

Being a noble at this level made it difficult for Robin to accept the other party's kindness for a while. At best, he would not reject it.

"Continue to patrol."

Robin walked in front, but Jorian suddenly stopped her.

The hand covered with pure white armor stretched out and grabbed one.

"..."

Robin was helpless at such childish behavior and could only accept it.

Jorian also bought one for himself, and comforted him while eating: "I discovered it as soon as we met. You seem to have a lot on your mind?"

"Yes."

Not wanting the other party to get entangled, Robin gave the answer directly.

Jorian smiled faintly and said gently: "Children don't need to carry so many things. There will always be adults who step forward. You just need to grow up slowly."

Robin: "..."

Jorian tilted his head and asked, "right?"

"Easy to say!"

This sentence completely ignited Robin's anger.

"You, a person who has never seen the dangers of the sea, have no idea what I have been through!"

"I also want to grow up slowly, and I also want my grandfather, father and mother to accompany me, and everyone on the island!"

"But they are gone, who else can I rely on? Only myself!"

Robin gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice:

"You said children don't need to carry too much? Then when will children become adults! Is it possible that children will grow up suddenly? Answer me! Huh?"

"..."

Jorian looked at Robin blankly.

After Robin finished speaking, he simply turned around and left.

Anyway, we have already broken up with that idiot and good guy, and the other party must be very angry, so let's just split up!

But what Robin never expected was that Jorian suddenly stopped her.

"Huh? Don't you want to hear my answer?"

"what?"

Robin was stunned and turned his head.

The question she just asked was purely to vent her anger, and she didn't expect Jorian to have an answer at all.

But Jorian was not only not angry, but wanted to answer seriously.

How "good" the world in this person's eyes is!

"I think so-"

Jorian opened his mouth and replied with a smile:

“When you stop enduring pain and accept it as an integral part of who you are, you cease to be a child.”

"At that time, you will become an 'adult' who can help your children take responsibility."

The pupils reflected a bright light.

Shine like gold.

Jorian looked at Robin and asked softly: "You are just a child who is afraid of pain now, right?"

"The sea is vast and there is always hope. You don't have to force yourself to be alone."

"..."

Robin looked at Jorian blankly.

Everyone can say false and beautiful words, but there are only a few people in this sea who can achieve the same level of "words" and "actions".

Jorian may be one of them.

Before O'Hara was destroyed, "Giant Navy" Sauro had similar words in his farewell to Robin.

Robin thought about that time.

"..."

"what ever."

She shook her head helplessly and continued to move forward.

But she didn't forget the one in her hand, occasionally licking it.

Very sweet.

The vendors in O'Hara also have a similar smell...

……

Elegia.

On the outskirts, deep in the dense forest.

Lindsay, Fujitora, Shanks, and Gordon searched all the way and finally successfully entered the circle of slave traders!

"Aha!"

The leader of the slave traders played with the dagger and licked the blade with his tongue.

"Unexpectedly, we will ambush here, and you have no way to escape!"

"..."

Shanks clapped repeatedly and sighed: "Haha, that's really dangerous!"

Gordon, who was at the end of the team, shook his head helplessly when he saw this.

Gordon has already seen the [red-haired]'s strength.

No matter how large the gang in front of them is, they cannot be Shanks' opponent!

What's more, Shanks is not alone, there are two others waiting for him.

Evan Lindsay took one step ahead of Fujitora and stepped forward.

Gordon: "!"

He held his breath and concentrated, intending to carefully observe the strength of Shanks' friend.

So under Gordon's gaze, Lindsay raised her hands high and shouted: "Surrender!"

Gordon: "..."

Gordon: "?"

Shanks rolled his eyes and immediately understood what Lindsay meant.

He winked at Fujitora aside.

Ok……

He coughed a few times at Fujitora beside him.

Fujitora understood.

The knowledge and IQ of the slave traders around them were not enough to be the mastermind behind all this.

So Alvin Lindsay pretended to surrender to see if he could find more useful information.

If it doesn't succeed, it won't be too late to torture him even more to extract a confession!

After realizing this, the two masters, Fujitora and Shanks, immediately raised their hands and allowed the slave traders to catch them.

Gordon: "..."

He hasn't responded yet.

Gordon: "Huh?"