Everyone has a variety of opinions, Vivi remaining surprisingly silent during the debate.
Erina was the one to really put forward going to the Palace, her main points being having the army around for the thousand plus minions running around but Robin's mention of infiltrators was a major sticking point against it. All it took was one call and Crocodile could start up his plan or just use the bomb to try and kill us.
Carina and Nojiko were for splitting up but as useful as that could be … it hurt our group strength too much. Maomao was the one to raise the point that our strongest would obviously go to Crocodile so what if he sent out his top agents.. the girls were getting better but Mr. 1 could take all but Revy and she would be relying on air superiority for that fight.
That left charging ahead, taking out Crocodile and using his head as a shock point to get people to shut up and listen. Vivi was the one to propose the last bit.
"I've been talking with Robin, Crocodile has too many seeded within both sides of the conflict. If we try and stop them the Baroque members among them will start it up again, with my father's name probably already mud thanks to Mr. 2 I don't know how much mine will hold up."
"Even the Rebels hold you in decent regard right now, Koza saw to that and your disappearance has … given you a separation from the king in their eyes. Until they confirm otherwise some believe that you left out of disgust with your father but its a moot point with the infiltrators." Robin speaks up and Vivi nods.
"Yes, still if we make it clear that Mr. Zero is dead I hope we can keep those members off guard, enough for people to listen."
"And if that isn't enough? If the Rebels decide to keep going through with the war?" Vivi's face hardens at my question and she takes a deep breath.
"Then I have to treat them as rebels and not victims at that point. My father has put down rebellions before, although they were desert bandits and the like, and the only reason this one got leniency is because we knew they were patsies. I… I won't like it but if they choose to turn against the country then they are not my people at that point." I could tell it hurt to say that, especially given how much she was willing to give up for her people but the logic made sense to me. It was one thing to risk your life for your people being used as pawns by a snake like Crocodile and another to be gentle with people that wanted to go the way of the French Revolution on you.
"Well if it comes to that we'll be by your side Vivi." That gets a teary eyed grin from her as Nami and Carina wrap her up in a hug.
"Right then Ladies, lets plan out a Croc hunt."
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The more things change and all that, we skipped Nanohana as I didn't know if Ace would be anywhere near there yet, but we still set anchor in the same area as the Straw Hats would have, the Kung Fu Dugongs rising up to challenge us and then immediately bowing their heads and letting our party pass. Royal Beastkin for the win.
Thankfully the Regalia wasn't a complicated thing, a button pressed to transform into flight mode and then it was pretty intuitive. Revy and the thieves lounged in the back while Vivi rode shotgun to give directions as we go, the height letting her pick out landmarks as we made our way towards Rainbase.
A couple of those buzzards get a bit curious but when two of them fall to the earth with holes in their heads they back off real quick and all the other dangers of the dessert are far less of a worry when you're flying, we had to make one detour for a small storm but it only cost us an hour and before the sun could even come close to setting we managed to see the gleaming golden roof of Rain Dinners.
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"Captain, why the hell we got to dress like this?" Revy lightly growled in my ear as we strode into the casino, security clearly heightened as there were far too many people that were armed and looking over the crowd. I could even hear people whispering about the change. Still I shoot her a wink and enjoy the low growl she gives me even as a blush spreads under veil from my eyes roving over her. >
"Hey I'm not exactly thrilled about the suit either." And I'm not, playing bodyguard made sense but I didn't like how it clung to me.
The only good thing about it was it sold the bodyguard look that meant people weren't as concerned about Revy's pistols holstered to me or Sandai Kitetsu on my sheathed on my back while a briefcase with a false bottom containing both money and Vivi's peacock slashers
"Oh Eddy don't say that, you look good."
"Nami's right Eddy." The two thieves gleefully taking advantage of the situation to saddle me with a nickname. Neither of them anywhere near as concerned about the outfit change. >>
"Please stop whispering." Vivi's hisses from the front, playing the role of a wealthy lady come to have a little fun alongside some friends and their bodyguard. >
The disguise work, Vivi selling the act to the first guard to walk up while Nami and Carina butter the man and his subordinates up, keeping them focused on areas other then the face. I even manage to keep my urge to maim those leering at whats mine done and Revy doesn't try to take her gun to shoot one guard that tries to get handsy with her ass, I handle that one with a grip that cracks bones and the one in charge sends him on his way.
"Alright have a wonderful time ladies, if you're still around once my shift ends how about we get a drink." The girls titter and act like they'll see about it and we move on into the casino proper.
"Right remember where Robin said the really good stuff is." Everyone nods and we make our way through the casino, taking the time to try and sell the act by trying our hands at the slot machines or quick dice roll games. We loose a bit of Beri but people not gambling would draw more attention.
"Shit someone's walking our way and he looks focused." Revy whispers and I follow a shoulder shrug to see the man she's talking about.
"Well then we've been made because that is Mr. 1." And as I say that I start looking around and ah there's the baseball loving quarter-giant coming out a door, and while the face is different I note someone walking by in Mr. 2's outfit and one dealer is currently handing off their duties and making their way over here and her hair is the right shade to be Ms. Doublefinger.
"Huh, that explains why so many guests have weapons." Carina points out as a lot of the 'guests' begin pulling out weapons.
"Well now looks like we have some uninvited gnats."
"Crocodile!!" Vivi snarls at the voice and we all look to see Crocodile leaning over the balcony with a row of gun-wielders on either side of him. The civillians start screaming and running out which doesn't empty the room as much as we'd like.
"Ahh Princess, I was wondering when you'd come crawling back. Still you must know it's pointless, still I thank you for giving me an excuse. The princess leads a vicious pirate to try and assassinate me, killing several of my subordinates as they go."
"Here's what I think!" What follows was a barrage of abuse, threats, and insults filled with profanity that would make milk curdle and children weep, many of the grunts even look shocked while Revy looks proud of her.
"I must say I didn't expect a princess to have such a mouth on her. I'll admit the story is a bit rushed at the moment, I'll have to work on the details but that will certainly get the rebels numbers to swell, you can make this much easier on yourself though and just tell me WHRE IS MISS ALL-SUNDAY!?!?" Looks like I was right, Crocodile's composure is already nearly gone. Pluton is card he desperatley needs to not get stomped on and without her at best he'll just get Alabasta and even that is unlikely.
"She's decided to seek employment in other pastures." I bring the girl's gacha gear into existence, passing Revy her guns and Vivi the briefcase while not caring about the wide eyes this gets from the goons. They won't be talking about it after all. "But I do have a message for you." Sand begins to whip around Crocodile as he bites clean through his cigar and his hook tears a strip off the balcony.
"And what is it that the traitorous whore wants you to pass along?!"
"I wish I was there to watch everything you built burn before your eyes." And with that I bring out Moltres and Charizard, both automatically firing off Flamethrowers.
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I lunge forward, blade drawn as men begin to scream from the fires burning them alive. Gunshots being to rain down but Revy's returning fire reduces their numbers quickly, one shot even splattering Crocodile's head into chunks of sand that quickly reform to show his scowling face. I can feel the winds whip up behind me as Nami's swings her sword.
"SWAN KEM… GAHHH!!!" The disguised Mr. 2 lashes out only for a backhand to send him flying away. Several grunts charge only for Sandai Kitetsu to cut them down and Mr. 1 lunges at me, arms lined with spinning blades.
"Don't think you can get to the boss that easily!!"
"Out of my way!!" Sandai Kitetsu meets his bladed arm and the sound of clashing metal fills the air before being swallowed by the other sounds of battle. Lashing out with my claws with Venom activated I score a good cut and kick the Blade-Human away to continue my charge.
Baseballs, bullets, bolts and all kinds of other weapons are fired but I dance around them and leap at Crocodile who sends several sand blades my way. I grin as I slide my anti-Croc build into place.
Fire Claws, Infernal Engine, Dragon Scales, and Gust slide into place and the latter lets me blow the blades off course to slam into some of the Warlord's own men. The shock on his face is priceless and it keeps him from reacting in time to me landing on the balcony before him.
"Alright then Crocodile, you have no idea how much I'm looking forward to my reward for your head."
"You fucking rookie! Don't think I'll be an easy victory!!" Crocodile roars as sand lashes out in whips at me only to glass as they get close.
"Ah whats wrong Croc? Don't tell me you don't know …" I start shifting into my Beast-Man Form, flames lapping over my fur as Infernal Engine roars and Fire Claw burns ever brighter with it, scales forming under the fur and helping me withstand the heat better. I watch as a bead of sweat actually forms on Crocodile's head. ".. sand turns to glass with heat!!!"
Credit where it's due Crocodile doesn't panic but instead launches several blades that are far larger at me, clearly trying to see how much I can glass, the answer is still all of it. Seeing the glass left behind Crocodile curses and starts to turn his lower body into sand but I lunge, flaming claw gripping his head as I smash us through the wall while my other one grips his hook and melts it away. Once outside I toss the Warlord into the desert and jump after him, when I land I see his body pushes chunks of glass out as he gets up and he glares at me.
"You think this will be so easy you can take me to my element and expect to live!!"
"This is just so I can go all out. MOLTRES SUNNY DAY!!" From the hole in the casino a ball of light shoots up into the sky, stopping right in front of the sun and then the heat jumped up a couple notches instantly and I could feel my flames grow even stronger.
"Come on Crocodile!! LETS DANCE!!"
The change in venue wasn't a major boon to either of us. I got Sunny Day and didn't have to worry about burning the place down while Croc got more sand and the ability to do his large scale moves. Alabasta certainly wasn't going to be hurting for glass once this was over as huge pillars of the stuff was left behind as we clashed.
"DESSERT SPADA!!!"
"HELLS HOWLING!!" Gust carried the flames forward, the clash leaving the more glass dotting the landscape and I use Soru to close the gap and breathe a blast of fire on him. Crocodile manages to dash back and shed the glassed parts but it's wearing him down, this isn't displaced sand but sand that's gone, he's having to draw more in, replace large chunks of his body, and even with his stamina that's wearing him down and the heat doesn't help.
"WHY ARE YOU EVEN DOING THIS!!! WHAT THE FUCK MADE YOU DECIDE TO STAND IN MY WAY!!!"
"Baroque works targeted me so that alone would have put you on my shit list but Vivi really wants your head and there's nothing she wouldn't do or give to see you dead for what you did to her people. I've got quite the cherry to look forward to after I hand her your head." Crocodile is dumbfounded by the answer, his eyes wide and his mouth open dropping the remains of his cigar that he somehow managed to hold onto until now
"Years of planning, countless amounts of Beri spent, so much effort, and its all ruined because a fucking horn dog wants some cunt!!"
"Heh, well that and I always planned on grabbing Robin. Sorry Croc, but you're just a loose end really. A side note at best, just like you always are. I mean did Whitebeard even have to try to beat you?"
"FUCK YOU!!!" A sandstorm began to form around him but anything too close to me got glassed and the heat from Sunny Day still rained down.
"Okay Croc, lets finish this!"
"DESSERT LA GRANDE SPADA!!!" Massive blades of sand erupt from the ground and rush towards me, each one a whirling mass of sand meant to grind me into nothing.
"Removal!" My limiters lower down and I howl, my body burning from the inside as Infernal Engine roars and flames spring into existence around me. Crocodile's blades slowing down as more and more of them become glass, the Warlord down on one knee as the heat soars to levels that have hims sweating buckets.
"MY TURN!!!" Flames rise with my roar and I kick off with Soru, harden with Tekkai, and push out with Shigan while Fire Claw burns bright.
"BRIMESTONE BREAKER!!!"
Crocodile, so out of shape and rusty that he can't call up armament, can't see the path with observation, and my fires so hot turning to sand risked being made into glass, looks at the oncoming attack and can only scowl as it lands.
My fist goes through his chest, fires erupting from the impact site, somehow he manages to make one final scream as the flames consume him. Flesh and bone both burn before me and when I let the flames die all that's left of the Warlord is a charred skull and the remains of his hook.
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Kill Crocodile: Platinum Advantage ability ticket
[Golden Fist] - |Uncommon Ability| - Allows you to cover your fists in a deadly golden light that amplifies the power of your punches and punishes evil, it also deals severe damage against the unholy and spirit beings.
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[Budding] - |Epic Ability| - You are capable of granting people abilities by giving them buds of your own abilities that manifest as sidegrades. The buds cannot be stronger than Elite rank, and the maximum level of ability a target can hold depends on their own innate talents. The ability you budded is made weaker until they can fully assimilate the ability as their own, at which point you can retrieve the bud from them and restore your strength. You can retrieve buds anytime.
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When I walk back into the Casino, Crocodile's hook in hand I find bodies lying all over the place and Revy walking towards me, dragging Miss DoubleFinger behind her by her hair.
"Heh so you killed a warlord boss, that's a heck of a thing. Hey got you a present, hope you like her." >
"Love it Revy, great work my little hunting bird." The nickname actually gets a blush from Revy as I lean down and brand DoubleFinger while she can't resist. That done I get back up and give Revy a kiss.
"You seen Vivi, got something for her as well." I hold up the hook's remains and Revy grins.
"She's making sure that Mr. 2 weirdo isn't going anywhere, got him in the fountain so he can't move.." Good, forcing him to show off his king-face would do a lot to get the rebels to sit down and shut up. Heading that way I note Carina and Nami already starting looting and I send the Gathering Swarm to aid them and there by the fountain is Vivi, glaring down at Mr 2 and Peacock slashers ready to cut him if he makes a move she doesn't like.
"Hey Vivi, I got you something." The princess looks at me and her eyes go wide and bright at the sight of Crocodile's ruined hook.
"I know I promised you his head but there wasn't much left of that and I did..mmph!" Vivi rushes me so fast I almost think she's using Soru and glomps me, kissing me deeply before pulling back and rubbing her cheek against me.
"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" It be cute if it wasn't for the scent of arousal coming from her. >
"No problem Vivi, now how about we put an end to the war and then you can pay me in full." Vivi gives me a hooded stare, a smile on her face as she grinds up against me even more.
"Of course sir, a princess always pays her debts."
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Raiju Form - Elite Ability - Allows the user to turn into a Raiju, a lightning tiger yokai, or a hybrid at will. In their Raiju form, the user's physical abilities are enhanced, and they gain bestial instincts. In addition, in their Raiju form, they are capable of absorbing electricity and lightning they come into contact with and use it to empower themselves or store and release it from their body as an attack. Rate of absorption and release scales with the users power level.
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The World was already proving to be a excellent pic, between it and budding my crew was going to become even more ferocious.
"Ah Captain, found something you'll want to see." Following Nami's cry I head down the corridors of Crocodile's base and find Nami working on the lock of a cell door. >
"Well now, who do we have here?"
"You first, I assume given the sounds of battle Crocodile is no longer present." I smirk and hold up a finger.
"One second, VIVI WE GOT A PRISONER HERE!!" The ladies eyes go wide as Vivi comes running, Crocodile's ruined hook in her hands.
"PRINCESS VIVI!!" The woman cries out as the princess comes into view.
"Yes, and you are?" The woman looks me and Nami over before shaking her head and replying.
"CP8 agent Silvia Sherwood." That gets a response, one that has Vivi scowling.
"CP8, one of the intelligence branchs charged with tracking pirates down. Yet you only just arrive after years of Crocodile destroying my country?" The agent give a shamed grimace even as Nami gets the door open.
"That should have never happened, the fact even a Warlord got as far as he clearly did means someone shat the bed. All I know is that we got an alert when large groups started converging towards Alabasta and I got sent to check it out. Crocodile seemed off so I tried to investigate, as you can see that didn't go well."
"Hmph, better late then never I suppose. You'll be coming with me and my retinue then, your testimony should hopefully help quell the rebellion without further blood being shed."
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Not surprisingly Silvia didn't put up a fight when Vivi 'requested' her aid. This entire thing was going to be a shitshow for the World Government already so anything she could do to make it less of a PR nightmare would be done, the fact it would help make up for her failure a bonus. She never even suspected the brand I put on her, hidden inside her throat so as to be unseen and taking advantage of the fact she wouldn't even think of putting up a fight against the princess's 'mercenary'.
Rainbase and Alubarna weren't too far apart when you could fly, the city rising above the desert.
"I.. I'm finally home." Vivi chocked out beside me as we dip down, a flag with the Alabastian symbol trailing behind us to keep anyone from getting to antsy. A figure soon dashing up into the air to meet us in the sky.
"PELL!!" Vivi cheerfully named the royal guard as she waved (I'm thankful we thought to put on some more normal clothes now.) The giant bird stopping before us and taking us in.
"Princess it is could to see you again … it … it has been far too long. Ingram let us know you were coming and that you had aid. I… I believe there would be enough room in the palace gardens for you to land. I'll let your father know you have returned and to meet you there." After giving a honestly impressive bow while flying the Zoan dives back to the palace and Vivi points out the spot to land.
Well now first time meeting the father, this should be fun.
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It was a joyful reunion, father and daughter hugging and crying in one another's embrace. And a dozen guns (most of those in Igaram's hair) pointed at me, sixteen swords drawn, and two Zoans in half beast form ready to pounce. It says a lot about how much they've grown that Nami and Carina don't even looked concerned right alongside Revy who just takes a drag from her cigarette.
"Father it's so… I missed you so much but that can wait, Father you must get the rebel leaders to come to us, we have the proof we need to end this conflict now. Between these papers, several of Crocodile's former assets ready to testify and this CP8 agent who noticed something was going on we can get through to them." Cobra's eyes widened but he didn't move on it, instead he looked towards me, hate and anger clear in his vision but no call to attack.
"And this is the … man that you made a deal with Vivi." Vivi catches the tension but doesn't back down.
"Yes, it was needed and quite frankly Captain Edmond has taken very little from me." She leans in close and I'm certain only us Zoans can hear her. "Father, Edmond has made no secret of how he can be yet he keeps his word and he killed Crocodile in the dessert. Please do not destroy our kingdom after we've been rid of it's greatest enemy." Cobra's eyes meet mine and I meet his gaze, Cobra might be one of the kindest kings you could imagine but he still has steel in his gaze despite everything.
A Desert Royal and a Royal Beast's gaze clashes and in the end he nods at me, I can see the plots already brewing in his mind; something to handle later.
"Pell, take a message of parlay to the Rebels. Make it clear they will be allowed safe entrance and exit under the laws of truce."
"Of course your majesty."
"Revy, go with him and watch his back. Crocodile had some people on stand-by to ruin any such talks, if you find any make an example."
"Heh, got it boss. So then Guardsman, you lead the way." Revy tosses her cigarette butt and follows after Pell.
"Will that woman be able to keep up?" Vivi waves off her father's concern
"Don't worry father, Revy is a bird zoan as well and an expert marksman to back Pell up. Now then, Edmond will you continue your task please." I nod, the two of us having decided to let her father be a bit appeased by making it look like she had far more control then she did.
"Task?" I smirk at the man and crack my neck, several of the unnamed scrub guards getting nervous at the motion.
"Crocodile had two major schemes set up at the moment, one was a bomb that Carina and Nami here will be taking care of alongside that dog of yours if you allow him. The second was agents seeded among the rebels and your own men, I'm going to hunt them down and make sure they can't start any shit." A pale parlor takes hold of one guardsman and he makes to dive over the terrace but I move quickly and snag him before he can get over the edge, ripping off his sleeves to reveal the Baroque works tattoo on his arm. On the one hand so obvious and on the other it allowed the members to identify and coordinate with one another, I suppose Crocodile considered that a fair trade.
"Well looks like I got one, Vivi?" Vivi's eyes meet the man's whose babbling for mercy and I feel pride at the cold gaze she projects.
"Dispose of the trash Edmond."
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One quick squeeze reduced the man's skull into past and I dropped the corpse; several soldiers turning green at the sight.
"Alright Vivi, I'll leave you and your father to prepare for the meeting. Igram you feel like showing me around so we can find whatever traitors are still lurking about?" The man's eyes blaze with hate but I get a stiff nod and he walks towards the building.
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Silent isn't my best thing and in a way it works, the hunt quickly becomes known and when that happens the rats try to run, emphasis on try. Each one that tries to flee is shot if they're lucky and caught by me if they aren't. Igaram clearly isn't fond of it but quite frankly I'm in too good a mood to care.
"Please .NONONONOAHHHHH!!!!!" The latest traitor screams as I snatch him up and let my flames roast him with a cackle. When the screams stop I drop the corpse and make to track down another only to pause and spin around to the shadowy alcove behind me, the outline of a person within.
"I suggest you show yourself now." For a second nothing happens and then from the shadows walks a gorgeous woman, darkness in her eyes and a smile that carried a hint of madness on her face.
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"Hehehe, well now aren't you an interesting one. Most of Cobra's men can barely stand to fire back on the rebels and here you are burning traitors alive." I can practically hear the contempt in her voice at that. "You're the one Vivi bargained with correct, Edmond."
"I am, and you are you?"
"Tharja, priestess of Alabasta. I am to be Vivi's head priestess once she ascends to the throne. I must say I've been pleased on your influence with her." I blink at that, surprised to hear anyone in Alabasta says such a thing and she chuckles at that.
"I've tried to read her fortune every day she's been gone. Despite her naivety, or former naivety, she's my … friend I suppose. Ever since you came into her life the fortunes say her spine and willingness to fight have only grown and that is something she desperately needed. Besides…" her eyes drop to the corpse and the grin returns. >
"Kindness and peace can be so boring and.....unattractive. Don't you think?"
Tharja leaves me on that note, giving me an excellent view of her swaying hips as she vanishes into the corridors before Igaram and two guards arrive and take in the corpse.
"Tch, savage." Igaram curses under his breath and I shoot him a grin, my mind still focusing on the tantalizing sight that just left.
"Well if that's all sax-man I'm going to go and get those witnesses we talked about, heard anything on if the rebels will play ball or will we be putting them to the sword."
"No but I suspect Koza will force the meeting through now that Princess Vivi has returned, even if others object."
"Good, thanks for handling the corpse for me." Another round of cursing under his breath hits my ears as I pad off to go prepare.
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It says a great deal how close to full-scale war things were with how quickly the rebel leaders get to the palace, clearly the planned attack wasn't that far off. Meanwhile Nami and Carina had found the bomb and while they aren't explosive's experts they are skilled enough in taking things apart gently to do so, it wasn't a complicated bomb any way, just a powerful one. Cobra's forces are taking care of the rest of it and another two officer agents can be made to talk if necessary.
I had planned to stay out of the way of the whole thing, sitting off to the side but Vivi thought it would be better if I was sitting nearby, Koza she trusted but in case one of the others tried something she wanted me as close as possible.
Robin, Mikita, and Marianne were ready to be called upon, Silva was sitting nearby as well, taking notes already, and Mr. 2 (retrieved from the Regalia's trunk) was tied to a chair and when needed I would give him the option of showing off his Cobra face or getting burned, and documents were laid out and while nothing was outright stated from what I had seen earlier Crocodile's intentions and goals could still be drawn from them. Now we just had to make sure none of the rebel leaders decided to continue the fight even after everything was exposed.
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"…and then Crocodile used his forces to target at least 65% of the merchants that sought to come trade with Alabasta, at least half of which were willing to give you all discounts in exchange for future concessions." Robin continues her testimony, Koza's grinding his teeth outright while everyone else is seething after hearing another way Crocodile made the situation in Alabasta worse.
"And then there is Mr. 2 … Captain?" Nodding I walk over to Mr. 2 and rip out his gag.
"Show them the king's face or we see how well you handle fire." Holding up a flaming hand Mr. 2 spews out compliance and his face shifts into Cobra's, its much more disturbing in person as it's not as quick and I watch his flesh shift around into the new form.
"I'll be honest I'm not sure how many times Crocodile had him take up a face to cause issues but as you can see…" Robin trails off, she doesn't have to continue as everyone is clearly going over every incident they can think of in their mind that a shapeshifter could be behind. Vivi nods at Robin
"Thank you Miss All-Sunday.." We decided to be mindful of Robin real name for the moment, the King and Silvia obviously know who she is but they're smart enough not to do anything at the moment." … Gentleman I hope this is enough to make out point clear. This entire war, no this time of tragedy has been orchestrated and carried out by Crocodile and his Baroque works, the former is dead and the latter is mostly reduced to any infiltrators in your forces. Right now we can end this before it becomes outright civil war, I'm begging you to lay down your arms now."
"My daughter is right, brother has fought brother for long enough. If we end this now I am willing to declare amnesty for all members of the Rebel Army who aren't Baroque agents, those you would be required to turn over if captured alive." Together both royals stand and bow, a sign of how much they want this to go through. Koza is clearly ready to take the offer, honestly Vivi returning and saying it was Crocodile seemed to be enough for him and every piece of evidence shown has only enforced that but one of the other leaders opens his mouth first.
"How… how can we stop. I'll admit I do not think you are behind the drought now Cobra, to say otherwise would be stupid, but far too many of us have died already and this doesn't magically fix the drought. How can we stop here and spit on the graves off all our comrades who have died."
"Hey if you want to join them thats the other option." I speak up before anyone else and step back over to the table, letting my aura flare and focus on the rebels whose eyes gained a gleam of fire at the call to continue.
"I'll be honest I don't care if you live or die, not like Vivi does. She wants everyone possible to make it out of this tragedy alive, thats why she put her life on the line so much." I pat Vivi on the shoulder as I come to stand right behind her and then lean over the table and nod at the ruined mess of Crocodile's
"Now let me be clear, I killed Crocodile, the sand logia, in the desert. My contract with Vivi specified eliminating him and his forces; if you chose to continue this pointless war I'll consider you forces under Crocodile's command." Fur and fangs come out and they get a good look at the beast ready to lunge at them. "So do you want to take the option for peace or do you want your scattered remains swallowed by the sand?" I wish I could savor the arousal wafting off my girls but the scent of urine is a mood killer.
Needless to say the rebels take the offer.
End the Alabastian Civil War and Baroque Works: Triple Advantage Platinum Ticket
[Big Battery] - |Rare Trait| - Your energy reserves are noticeably above average, not so much that you would be touted as a genius above all but enough to be very noticeable.
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[Adamantium Skeleton] - |Epic Trait| - "Suck it Wolverine" Your skeleton is incredibly durable and dense, to the point where it seems nigh unbreakable. And unlike a certain angry small man, it doesn't poison you. Note that your skeleton isn't real adamantium and scales with your physical stats.
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[Untired] - |Epic Trait| - "I can do this all day." You never get tired, even if your energy is at its last dregs or you have been running for days you won't get tired, your body may feel all of the negative effects from overworking your body but you don't feel tired or exhausted.