Chapter 513: The King's Seven Warlords
Bell quickly sent someone to report the news of the pirate's capture to King Cobra and Ikalem. The two rushed over immediately after receiving the news. This was a pirate lurking in their country! What was the purpose was still unclear.
But there will definitely be no good things if a powerful pirate hides in a country. They must come and take a look, and want to interrogate him. However, this depends on Victor's attitude, after all, the pirate was caught by others.
After Cobra and Ikareem arrived, they only knew who the pirate was. It was useless to interrogate him because he was unconscious. Although Wick knew Crocodile's purpose, he did not say much. The two could only come and leave in a hurry.
At dinner time that night, Vic took out seastone handcuffs from the dimensional space and handcuffed the unconscious Crocodile.
Although Crocodile was unconscious, his expression changed slightly when he was put on the seastone handcuffs. It was as if he was carrying bricks in a dream and looked a little tired!
Vic was not comfortable leaving a natural ability user alone, even if he was unconscious. This was one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea that he had chosen. If he ran away in this desert country, it would be difficult to find him.
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It was not known whether it was because of the seastone or because Vic's fist was too strong, but Crocodile did not wake up until three days later.
Although he was awake, he looked like he had sex a dozen times last night, with a face full of kidney deficiency. His injuries and the influence of the seastone made him look disabled from the neck down. It seemed that if he was not treated, he would die in the next moment.
"I have something to ask you. I'll uncuff you now, but don't even think about running away. If you try to run again, I'll really kill you."
Vic was the first person to discover Crocodile after he woke up. He didn't believe that Crocodile could successfully escape from him. Even if you turned into an element, your true body must be hidden somewhere in the sand. Vic could still use the armament color to beat Crocodile back to his original form.
"Do we really have to do this? He's a natural ability user!"
Rebecca couldn't help but remind Vic when he opened the handcuffs right after he finished speaking. She had seen how difficult the Nature type was, and it was not easy to deal with even with Armament Haki. If she hadn't relied on sneak attacks before, she would have felt like she had nowhere to start. Of course, this was just Rebecca's own feeling.
This time, there are not only a few people around Wick, but also Gaga and Bell. Crocodile will most likely agree this time. If no one from Alabasta is present, and the World Government reaches an agreement with Crocodile and then releases him, it will be difficult to explain. It will be bad for the reputation of Wick and the navy. Of course, the reputation of the navy is not very good in the eyes of these kings, but Wick still cherishes his reputation.
"It doesn't matter. If he doesn't want to live, he can try."
Vic said calmly, and then put away the opened seastone handcuffs, which made Crocodile's eyes twitch. "Are you a fake ability user? You are not even afraid of seastone, you are simply a pervert."
"After reading this, you will understand why I came to you. Think about it carefully."
Vic handed Crocodile the paper with the conditions of becoming a Shichibukai. Crocodile took the paper and started reading it. This time he really didn't dare to run away.
He was beaten so badly that he passed out without even seeing the person. If the other party really wanted to kill him, he would have died long ago. He knew that the culprit of this experience was written on the paper in his hand, so he read it very carefully.
The more Crocodile looked, the brighter his eyes became. He felt that the title of Seven Warlords of the Sea was just right for him now.
He had originally been hiding his identity in Alabasta to look for Pluto. He had been quite cautious before, fearing that he would be discovered and asked the navy to deal with him. This was a privilege enjoyed by the member states of the World Government.
But if he had the title given by the World Government, he would be legal and could wander around Alabasta as long as he didn't enter the palace. He didn't trust anyone anyway, so he would have no psychological burden to fight other pirates.
"I promise! What next?"
After reading the conditions, Crocodile agreed without much consideration. He was a smart man and naturally knew what was best for him. If he did not agree to cooperate with the World Government, the Xuanlong in front of him would either capture him and take him to Advance City, or kill him. He had to choose between the two. There was no way he could let him go, so did he need someone to teach him how to choose?
"This is the Den Den Mushi that contacts the Five Elders. You call them and discuss the follow-up matters among yourselves. Let's go a little further so as not to disturb him."
Vic took back the paper and handed it to Jack, then gave the special Den Den Mushi to Crocodile, and walked away with the others.
Although Gaka and Bell were shocked and puzzled, they still followed the few people and left.
Although Vic left, it was just a pretense. He couldn't reveal his flaws to the World Government yet. But his Observation Haki was always on, and he still wanted to learn more about the dealings between the World Government and the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
But Vic didn't hear any substantive content. Satan only said that after Crocodile became one of the Shichibukai, he had to actively cooperate with the actions of the World Government and the Navy, and would be summoned at any time if needed.
Of course, the formal contract will be sent to him later. He only needs to sign his name and drip blood, and the contract will be completed. In the future, Crocodile can enjoy the treatment of legally plundering among the Seven Warlords of the Sea without being hunted down by the navy.
There was nothing particularly secret about these contents, as Victor already knew them all, except for the signing of the contract and the dripping of blood. Of course, this was also within Victor's expectations. If there were really any secrets, he would not tell them on Den Den Mushi. Of course, he would gather all the Shichibukai together to tell them.
"Xuanlong! Saint Satan has something to tell you!"
Crocodile has already finished talking with Satan, but Satan also wants to say hello to Vic. Regardless of whether the negotiation is successful or not, he wants to let Vic know the result.
"Hello! I'm Vic!"
Vic took the Den Den Mushi handed over by Crocodile and said, his tone still indifferent.
Although Vic guessed that the Five Elders were not simply civilian decision-makers, they definitely had combat capability, but he didn't know at what level.
But Vic will not respect you extra just because you have strong fighting ability. Even in Vic's heart, the Five Elders are not as good as Colonel T-Bone in the Navy. Although T-Bone looks like a zombie and is a bit scary, his justice is worthy of admiration, instead of the Five Elders' attitude of contempt for life.
"Sha Crocodile has reached a cooperation with our government. You don't need to worry about him anymore. You can look for the next target."
Sartan still had that lifeless and cold tone, almost giving an order, and hung up the phone right after he finished speaking. Perhaps he was dissatisfied with Vic's attitude.