But in the next second, Chopper suddenly jumped onto Raynor's face.
Taking Luffy's place, Nami sighed when she saw this.
I really can't stand these guys.
With that thought, Nami stopped caring. Anyway, Chopper's body was so small, he probably wouldn't hurt Raynor.
However, Raynor's injuries seemed very serious, as if he had gone through a great battle.
As expected, the Seven Warlords of the Sea are not simple; they were actually able to injure Raynor to this extent.
They had all witnessed Raynor's strength.
Even the giant sea monsters didn't faze Raynor, yet now he was injured like this by Crocodile.
Just how strong must Crocodile be.
I wonder if Crocodile has been defeated. If not, they might be in some danger.
However, Nami didn't ask.
Because she believed in Raynor; he could definitely handle it.
Raynor breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Suddenly, a system notification sounded in his mind.
[Ding, congratulations to the host for triggering a new mission: Invite Nico Robin to join the ship. Success will earn you 2000 total attribute experience points, some forging materials, and one Pluton forging blueprint.]
Hearing this, Raynor couldn't help but frown.
He hadn't expected to trigger the invitation mission so late, and he had thought there might not be one for Robin.
Moreover, Raynor didn't really want to take this mission, but the rewards were simply too tempting.
The Pluton forging blueprint—he wondered if it was for Pluton's lower-tier weapons or the original Pluton.
If it were the original Pluton, they would be invincible.
Pluton possessed the terrifying power to destroy a country with a single cannon blast.
If he could really obtain the Pluton forging blueprint and successfully forge it.
Even the World Government wouldn't be able to stop them.
Also, no matter what, he had to go back, as the mission to negotiate with Crocodile wasn't over yet.
With that in mind, Raynor gave Luffy and the others a few instructions.
"You guys wait here for me for a bit. I have something to do and will be right back."
After speaking, Raynor immediately activated his Rabbit Hand ability and instantly flashed back to the ruins of Alabasta.
But upon returning, Raynor frowned.
Crocodile, who had been lying there, defeated and unable to fight, had vanished.
Raynor looked at the passage leading underground.
A sense of foreboding washed over him.
…
Inside the passage, Robin's eyes showed a look of seriousness as she saw Crocodile suddenly enter.
She hadn't expected Crocodile to still be able to stand after being injured so badly.
Crocodile limped towards Nico Robin, a cold expression in his eyes.
"Hey, Nico Robin, the way you turned and walked away just now was really disheartening."
"You were my best partner too. Now, hurry up and tell me, what exactly is written on this Poneglyph."
Hearing this, Nico Robin's eyes showed a hint of seriousness.
"I only partnered with you to get information from the Poneglyph; I wasn't trying to help you find any ancient weapons."
Hearing this, Crocodile's eyes showed a flash of anger.
He then clenched his fist and said:
"If that's the case, then there's no need for me to keep you around anymore, Nico Robin. Leave this world that causes you so much pain!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Crocodile immediately assumed a fighting stance.
Seeing this, Nico Robin's eyes widened in fear.
"I was by your side for so many years, do you think I wouldn't have any preparations, Crocodile!"
As soon as she spoke, an arm grew out of Crocodile's back.
At that moment, Nico Robin suddenly threw a bottle of water towards that arm.
The arm crushed the bottle, but in the next second, Crocodile elementalized and dodged it.
However, in the next moment, when Crocodile reappeared, he was already behind Robin.
Then, his hook penetrated Nico Robin's abdomen.
Nico Robin's eyes widened in horror, and she weakly collapsed.
Meanwhile, Raynor, who had just arrived and witnessed this scene, looked grim. As expected, he was too late.
Crocodile, seeing Raynor arrive, showed no fear. Instead, he seemed rather excited.
"Hey, hey, you finally came! I thought you had run away from the fight. I won't lose to you again this time."
Before Crocodile could finish speaking, Raynor had already flashed in front of him and quickly opened a large hole in his chest with Armament Haki.
Crocodile coughed up a mouthful of blood and flew backward.
Raynor didn't let up, unleashing a barrage of punches and kicks on Crocodile, leaving him with no intact parts of his body.
Raynor pinned him to the ground on one knee, his expression serious.
"Is this what you called 'not losing again'? Someone who would even hurt his own companions doesn't deserve my mercy."
Hearing this, Crocodile burst into wild laughter.
Then, a sinister look appeared in his eyes, and he said word by word:
"As long as I don't negotiate with you, you haven't won, have you? Well, I'll tell you now, I won't agree to negotiate with you even if you kill me!"
Saying this, Crocodile started laughing maniacally again.
Raynor frowned at his words and then landed another blow to his face.
Crocodile immediately passed out. Raynor then looked at Nico Robin.
Nico Robin was barely clinging to life. She looked at Raynor.
"You're really strong. Can you tell me your real name?"
Hearing this, Raynor pulled down the brim of his hat and said:
"Rocks D. Raynor!"
Upon hearing this, Nico Robin's eyes showed a hint of relief. As expected, his name also contained a D.
Nico Robin didn't say another word, and simply closed her eyes, enjoying the sensation of her life fading away.
However, at that moment, Raynor suddenly extended a hand to her.
"Will you join us, Nico Robin?"
These words were like a sharp sword that pierced through her last defense.
Nico Robin's eyes widened in fear, and she gritted her teeth, saying:
"Stop joking. I have no reason to live anymore. I won't rely on anyone again!"
Hearing this, Raynor replied noncommittally:
"I won't force you, but our crew is really great. I hope you'll come and experience it."
As soon as Raynor finished speaking, the surroundings suddenly began to shake violently.
Rocks cracked, and walls began to collapse.
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