"Hoo…"
As soon as the two left, Cobra, Igaram, and the others let out deep sighs of relief, their hearts filled with lingering fear.
The Shichibukai were truly too powerful; they left no room for the courage to fight!
"Sir, thank you!"
Coming back to her senses, Vivi quickly bowed to Shaya, her beautiful eyes filled with joy.
Crocodile would either die or be crippled this time. With the mastermind gone, the rebel army would be easy to deal with, and this country would finally be saved.
"…"
Shaya didn't speak, but he was thinking a lot.
Should he transfer everyone in this country to the moon? Not all of them, but even a million would be good!
A million people surrendering and being granted a million bright moon badges would give him the strength of a million people, enough to be invincible in the Pirate World!
But he hadn't obtained the moon transformation rights yet, so the moon couldn't support these people at all!
"Thank you, Sir!"
Seeing Shaya's indifferent expression, Vivi gave a bitter smile and bowed again, but her heart was full of gratitude towards Shaya.
"You all go down first, my Lord needs quiet!"
Anas secretly sized up Shaya, then unceremoniously looked at Vivi and Robin.
"To be able to become my Lord's maids is a blessing you've accumulated over ten thousand lifetimes. Pack your belongings; you will accompany my Lord when he leaves later!"
"Yes, Sir…"
Vivi's heart skipped a beat. Was she really going to be a maid? Robin didn't care, as Shaya was a god-like existence, but she… Shaya pulled back his thoughts, caught Robin's emotions, and calmly said, "Cobra, take Robin to examine the Poneglyphs."
How did he know? Cobra was stunned, then after a moment of thought, he nodded, "Yes, Sir."
Robin's eyes were filled with surprise as she and the others retreated one by one.
"I hope Hawkeye is efficient…"
Looking at the once again empty hall, Shaya remained vigilant.
If he couldn't kill everything in an instant, there was no point in him making a move.
In the early stages, he had to be stable, stable to the point of being invincible among mortals!
…More than half an hour later!
The Royal Palace Hall!
Aside from Shaya, Anas, Mihawk, Vivi, and Robin, there was also… "If you want to kill me, just kill me, stop with the damn nonsense!"
Crocodile lay on the ground, covered in bloodstains, enduring the pain throughout his body, his eyes filled with bloodthirsty killing intent.
He had just escaped to the desert when he engaged in a fierce battle with Hawkeye. But Crocodile had severely overestimated himself and even more so underestimated Hawkeye, who was also a Shichibukai.
That powerful Haki, terrifying sword energy, and formidable combat awareness left Crocodile powerless!
Especially when heavily injured, Crocodile fought with all his might, using the desert terrain to desperately maneuver, only managing to drag it out for half an hour before finally being defeated.
But after being brought to the main hall by Mihawk, this pretty boy in front of him actually wanted him to surrender?
"Native, it is your honor to surrender to my Lord. Don't be ungrateful!"
Anas on the side was furious. If he hadn't considered that he couldn't hit a Logia-type's real body, he would have long since cut Crocodile into pieces.
"Make me surrender? You're not worthy!"
Crocodile was full of disdain, and even more so looked down on a young man like Shaya with no battle achievements or reputation.
Ridiculous, I, Crocodile, would rather eat shit, rather die here, than surrender!
"Not bad, I admire people like you!"
Facing Crocodile's firm tone, Shaya smiled indifferently.
Such a formidable figure would never surrender with just a few words, and Shaya wasn't surprised at all.
And Crocodile, apart from his desire for Pluton, had no human weaknesses, no relatives, so threats and inducements were all useless.
Those novel protagonists who defeat Crocodile and then subdue him with a few words are truly laughable.
"Robin, have the Poneglyphs been translated?"
Shaya's words instantly made Crocodile's body and mind stiffen on the ground, his bloodshot eyes fixed on Robin beside him.
"Lord Shaya, it's translated. It says…"
Robin glanced at Crocodile inadvertently, her eyes flashing as she respectfully said, "It records the location of Pluton. If you need it, I will give you the detailed address."
Shaya raised an eyebrow slightly, not expecting Robin to be so cunning. He hadn't asked what was written on it.
"Damn it, that's mine!!"
Hearing this, Crocodile became incredibly agitated, and his entire body seemed to experience a sudden surge of energy as he instantly stood up and lunged towards Robin!
"Bang!"
Mihawk immediately acted, his foot covered in Armament Haki directly stomping Crocodile to the ground.
"Ah ah ah!! Mine! That's mine!"
Crocodile roared desperately, as if his bloodline had erupted, directly breaking free from Hawkeye. His fierce and murderous aura swept through the hall like a tidal wave.
Pluton was his dream, his everything; he wouldn't allow anyone to touch it.
"Bang!"
Looking at the attacking Crocodile, Shaya kicked out like lightning, sending him flying.
"Mihawk, knock him out!"
Shaya ignored the roaring Crocodile in the distance and looked at Robin, who was blinking innocently beside him, saying, "Have the members of Baroque Works been notified?"
He had originally intended to bring millions of people back to the moon to become invincible, but Shaya ultimately gave up.
He would wait until he obtained the moon transformation rights; for now, he would gather some subordinates.
"I notified them in the name of the president. Coincidentally, all these people are in Alabasta today. In at most half an hour, they should all arrive at the Saloon outside the palace."
Robin smiled brightly. Ever since she followed Shaya, all the pressure on her had disappeared, and her smile was incredibly genuine and beautiful.
Shaya nodded slightly, then looked to the side and said, "Where's Vivi?"
"Reporting, Sir, I have packed and said goodbye to my father. I am ready to leave with you at any time."
As she spoke, a blush appeared on Vivi's delicate face.
She was a member of the royal family, and her understanding of maids was deeper than that of ordinary people. They were there to accompany him for meals, drinks, and… to serve in every way.
But the object was Shaya, who had saved the country. Vivi couldn't find any reason to resist, nor did she want to, after all, Shaya's destructive power on young girls and young women… was simply invincible.