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With Robin's help, Vivi successfully obtained the evidence of Crocodile's crimes.

Once this evidence was faxed to the World Government, they would officially intervene, not only helping the Alabasta Kingdom quell the rebellion but also stripping Crocodile of his status as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Daring to usurp the government of one of the fifty member nations, and one of the twenty founding families at that—the Nefeltari royal family—Crocodile would absolutely be given a high bounty. An Admiral might even be dispatched to hunt him down.

However, as a transmigrator, Link already knew the outcome.

The World Government would certainly do everything in its power to help the Alabasta Kingdom, but they would hide the news of Crocodile's attempted coup.

Before the birth of the Seraphim, the Seven Warlords of the Sea was an important institution used by the World Government to maintain the balance of the seas.

The World Government would not allow the prestige of the Seven Warlords of the Sea to decline. If one of them was defeated, the World Government would help cover up the scandal and use other means to strip them of their Warlord title.

If even a simple defeat couldn't be reported, a coup was completely out of the question.

Once news broke of a government-sanctioned pirate usurping the regime of a member nation, the member nations would likely start frantically calling the Five Elders to demand the immediate abolition of the Seven Warlords system, without even waiting for the next World Conference.

If even a superpower like the Alabasta Kingdom could fall victim to this, what about the smaller kingdoms?

A time bomb like the Warlords would absolutely not be allowed to exist.

After handing all of Crocodile's criminal evidence to Vivi, Robin turned to Link and said, "A few days ago, Crocodile summoned all the senior agents of Baroque Works. They're in the underground conference hall of the casino right now. Captain, would you like to go and wipe them all out in one fell swoop?"

To this, Link smiled. "No need. They're all dead."

"..."

Robin's pupils constricted. Suppressing her inner shock, she chuckled, "As expected of a top-tier Logia user. Truly impressive."

Robin had a new understanding of Link's power.

Even though he knew nothing about Baroque Works and had only just arrived in Rainbase, he had silently eliminated all the senior agents.

Such strength was both despair-inducing and incredibly reassuring.

This new patron might allow her to continue her journey, to find the next piece of history.

In order to build a good relationship with Link and the others, Robin then led them to the Baroque Works treasury.

Inside the treasury was a single giant vault, filled with stacks of 10,000-Belly notes and a large amount of gold, silver, and jewels.

The glitter of the jewels, like sunlight and moonlight combined, shone upon Carina and Nami, and their eyes instantly turned into $ symbols, sparkling with golden and white light.

"So... so much Belly!"

"We're rich, Link! I'm rich!"

As they were standing on either side of Link, Carina and Nami shouted excitedly while hugging him and jumping on the spot.

Feeling the contact from the two women's bodies, Link was enjoying it immensely, but he put on a helpless expression and said, "All this Belly and treasure combined is at most two or three billion. I have over a billion hidden in my room. Is there really a need to be this excited?"

"How can we not be excited? This is two or three billion!" Carina and Nami shouted.

"..."

Link nodded helplessly. "Alright, after I take care of Vivi's situation, we'll come back for this treasure. You can lie in a pile of money then for all I care."

"Okay!"

Hearing that it was time for serious business, Carina and Nami finally calmed down.

Looking at their money-crazed expressions, Robin analyzed their personalities. They were as pure and cute as Princess Vivi, but they were also money-grubbers.

Knowing what they liked would make it easier to build a good relationship.

After locking the vault door, Link's group left the casino and headed toward the capital, Alubarna.

"Mr. Captain, what about Crocodile?" on the road, Robin asked, feigning ignorance. "Did you kill him?"

"No."

Link shook his head and smiled. "He's useful to me. I've only imprisoned him for now."

"Logia-type users can turn their bodies into their element. Other than Seastone cuffs, ordinary handcuffs can't hold them," Robin reminded him.

Link nodded. "I know. Don't worry, he can't escape."

Seeing Link's confidence, Robin smiled and said no more.

He was also a top-tier Logia user; he must know how to deal with elemental transformation.

However, Robin was curious as to where Link had hidden Crocodile.

If she weren't afraid of being misunderstood as someone gathering intelligence to find a chance to rescue Crocodile, Robin would have asked.

Although they had dealt with Crocodile and Baroque Works, Link's group did not slow down. They traveled through the night, wanting to reach Alubarna as quickly as possible.

This was Vivi's request.

Because she didn't know which battlefield was currently active.

Every moment of delay could lead to the deaths of countless innocent soldiers.

These were her people, and she had to be responsible for them.

Link and the others did not blame Vivi; they understood her urgency very well.

Nami, who was the weakest, especially didn't want Vivi to feel guilty, so she endured the soreness in her legs.

As if noticing her discomfort, Link once again displayed a new skill.

It was... Medical Ninjutsu!

Watching Link's palm emit a green glow as he treated Nami, Carina couldn't help but ask, "Link, is that a healing ability?"

"Mhm."

Link nodded and smiled. "I rarely use this ability, I almost forgot about it."

Nami said with an amazed expression, "It's so magical! My legs aren't sore at all anymore."

Vivi reacted immediately, a guilty look on her face. "I'm sorry, Nami..."

"It's fine, it's just a small problem."

Nami raised her hand to cut Vivi off, grinning. "Your business is more important. Once we get to the royal palace, you can just treat me to a nice bath."

"Mhm!"

Looking at Nami's sincere face, and at Carina and Link who also wore smiles, Vivi's eyes misted over, and she nodded forcefully.

Although they had only known each other for a few days, there was no doubt that Vivi regarded Link and the others as her most important companions.

Seeing their expressions, a faint smile appeared on Robin's lips.

It seems the crew she joined this time is a good one!

At least, this was an atmosphere she hadn't seen in twenty years.

She wondered if this bond of companionship could truly stand the test.

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