One Piece: Start as a mythical beast, practice to become stronger

Noon time.

A ray of afterglow shone through the large windows of the Navy Headquarters office, casting patches of light on Sora Cyborg.

He stood tall and straight, sitting in the chief seat behind a spacious desk.

When two figures stepped into this simply decorated yet solemn office.

Conversation in the office ceased.

"Jin'an, please sit next to me."

Gang Gukong's voice was low and gentle, and he directly asked Jin An to take a seat in the conference room.

Jin An found a seat nearby and sat down, looking in the direction of Gang Gukong with a slightly solemn expression.

And Sora's eyes were fixed on another figure - Crocodile.

After the battle with Barrett, the opponent became the subject of observation by the world government.

After examination, he became one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Until today, he appeared at the Navy Headquarters.

Crocodile stood in front of Cyborg Sora's desk and lowered his posture slightly.

However, facing the Admiral of the Navy Headquarters, a hint of vigilance flashed in his eyes that was not noticed by others.

"Crocodile, if I remember correctly, there is still some time before you can go to the Marine Headquarters."

There were both inquiries and questions in Kong Gang's words. His gaze was sharp and direct, as if it penetrated the other person's disguise and reached his heart.

"Can you tell me what the situation is?"

Although the words were understated, they revealed a sharp edge that could not be ignored.

Crocodile did not answer directly. He looked around the office filled with the fragrance of books and the sea breeze. Finally, his gaze fell back on Steel Bone Sora and he smiled slightly:

"I just want to join the Navy side ahead of time."

"That way, I can choose a piece of land as my base camp."

"If the base is built sooner, I can go kill the pirates."

His attitude expressed his thoughts sincerely.

The half-truths and the arrival at the Marine Headquarters long in advance were all his tests.

Try to find out what the head of the Navy Headquarters thinks of this "visitor" who does not play by the rules.

The atmosphere became subtle in an instant.

Jin An observed the two of them silently, thinking to himself.

He didn't believe a word Crocodile said. Would a pirate be willing to work for the navy?

Just think about it and you will know it is impossible.

"Ha ha ha ha......"

When Garp heard Crocodile's proposal to "contribute" to the navy, his originally indifferent expression was broken by a hint of laughter.

His laughter seemed particularly abrupt in the quiet conference room, and it seemed that even the spreading ripples of laughter could be seen in the air.

For a moment, all eyes were focused on him.

Karp looked nonchalant as he continued to stuff food into his mouth. He then waved his hands repeatedly, signaling that people in the office should not pay attention to him.

"Excuse me, I just thought of something funny, you don't have to worry about it."

There was a sense of leisure and contentment in his words, and his actions were no different from usual.

Crocodile, on the other hand, remained calm, as if he was not the one being laughed at.

He stood there expressionless, unmoved by Garp's laughter, and showing no sign of even wanting to explain.

Beneath his indifferent exterior, he knew in his heart that even if he took it to heart, it would be meaningless - in a contest of strength, he knew that he was no match for Garp.

Gang Gukong sat upright on the dry wooden chair, his eyes observing everything below.

Garp's laughter was still echoing in the office, but it failed to attract Cyborg Sora's attention.

He deliberately skipped over that brief episode.

He turned his sharp gaze towards Crocodile, his voice without a trace of emotion.

"The most important thing for you on this trip is to come here in advance to ask for a piece of land."

Faced with Steel Bone Sora's direct question, Crocodile did not deny it.

The corners of his lips curled up into a meaningful smile, a sly look flashed in his eyes, and he nodded.

"Yes, I want to form a team as soon as possible."

"That way, we can protect our own interests and those of the civilians."

When Crocodile said this, his eyes were slightly profound, as if he was pointing out his purpose with a hint of unknown kindness.

Gang Gukong was silent for a moment, then nodded slowly. Although his expression was still calm and tough, his brows seemed to relax a little at this moment.

"Which island would you like to establish your base as a Shichibukai?"

His voice echoed in the enclosed space, and his eyes revealed a searching look.

Crocodile felt no pressure when facing Sora's scrutiny, and he remained calm and composed.

His pupils seemed to reflect the blueprint circling in his mind, and the corners of his mouth raised slightly, revealing a hint of anticipation.

"I want to establish a base on Shengting Island."

This is his goal. In order to establish his own power there, he needs the identity of Shichibukai.

Gang Gukong rested his elbows on the table, tapping the edge of the solid wood with his fingertips, his eyes filled with memories and thoughts.

"Shengting Island?"

There was a barely perceptible hint of surprise in Ganggukong's voice.

He was not unfamiliar with this name.

In his mind, the concept of Shengting Island was clear. That piece of land was the territory of the Nefertari royal family, one of the 20 kingdoms that founded the world government.

"Isn't that an island governed by the Kingdom of Alabasta?"

His words came out of his mouth lightly, but deep in his heart, he was full of doubts about Crocodile's choice.

He added, “Although you will not be under the jurisdiction of the royal family after you go there, you will still be subject to some restrictions.”

"Are you sure you want to go there?"

Cyborg Sora looked up at Crocodile, his eyes were solemn, trying to see through Crocodile's plan.

Crocodile's expression did not waver in the slightest because of Sora's question.

He stared at the other person quietly and nodded in confirmation.

"I'm going to make sure I set up a base there."

"As you know, I am the Sandman with the power of the Sand-Sand Fruit."

“Going to an island dominated by desert will be good for my strength improvement.”

After a little thought, Gang Gu Kong finally nodded slightly. Although his action was subtle, it indicated that the situation had become clear.

"Now that you have made your decision, we will be responsible for communicating with the Kingdom of Alabasta."

Gang Gukong's attitude directly put an iron stamp on this decision.

Faced with Cyborg's support, Crocodile's reaction was unusually calm, except for a sharp light flashing in the depths of his eyes.

The corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing an almost imperceptible evil smile.

His goal, his ambition, seemed to be within reach at this moment.

"..."

Jin An, who was sitting below, was not surprised by the development of the situation.

All these developments were within his expectations. Sand Crocodile should be very proud of himself at this moment.

But what surprised him was that Crocodile only reached out to Alabasta after being defeated by Whitebeard.

How come the other party now has the intention to go to Alabasta?

This little butterfly of his shouldn't affect the other party, right?

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