Chapter 125: Crocodile Master Plan

Vivi was running from the Marines with Chopper alongside.

"These Marines are behind us," Chopper said.

"Let's split up one more time into the crowd ahead, " Vivi said. Chopper nodded. In Front of them was a large crowd parading on the streets. Vivi can Chopper run through them.

"Don't let escape into the crowd," the lead Marine of the group said. They followed them into the crowd. 

"Where are they?" said another Marine.

"I don't know," the third Marine replied. 

"Find them," said the lead Marine. The Marines started looking around.

Vivi had carefully slipped into a nearby alley. She walked to the otherside. She thought she lost them however she lost Chopper as well. Vivi got to the other side and saw a group of pirates. There were five of them. 

"There you are," said the man with a shirt which had the word "Billions." 

"Lets get her for the Boss," another said. They all nodded. They approached Vivi with their swords. Vivi was about to grab her Peacock Slashers, which were small, sharp discs attached to her fingers by wires. Vivi had not used them since Whiskey Peak. When she was with Ben and the girls, they did all the fighting. She missed them. She missed Kaya and Nojiko. She missed Ben. She could not believe she missed a man like that. 

As they approached, a man with brown wings and looked like an eagle swooped down and struck the first man with his sword. The attack sliced his body and he went down.

"You will not hurt the Princess," he said.

"Pell," Vivi said. She smiled. 

"Get him," said another pirate.

Two pirates rushed towards Pell. Pell dodged the attacks. He slashed the second and third pirate in quick succession. The fourth and fifth pirate looked terrified and ran away. He transformed back into his human form.

"I got your message and came rushing Princess," Pell said. Pell was a tall man with a purple line under each eye that runs down the sides of his face. He is fairly muscular, and has two large, star-shaped scars on his torso. He wears a long white robe with brown star-like motifs on it and a matching hat. 

"Thank you," Vivi said and added,"We need to warn my father and let everyone know what is going on." 

"That is right," Pell said. All of a sudden hands started sprouting on the ground and at the bottom of Vivi's feet. The hands launched Vivi upwards where Robin caught her. She then punched her in the gut. 

Robin smiled. "Come with me please," she said. 

"Why you?" Pell said as he transformed into his hybrid form and flew upwards. Robin let Vivi go and she landed on the roof of the building. She crossed her arms and sprouted arms on Pell`s wing which made him lose control. He landed on the roof. 

"Give up," Robin said. 

"Princess come with me please," Robin added.

"Robin, I know what you have been through, you don't have to be with him," Vivi said. Robin looked at Vivi. Pell saw this as an opportunity and tried to attack her. However Robin, whose hands were crossed, sprouted arms around his back and neck. Pell started to suffocate. 

"Leave him, I will go with you," Vivi pleaded. 

Robin nodded. Pell had become unconscious. Robin led Vivi back to the casino where they entered a room. 

"Down here," Robin said. 

"Robin, I can help you," Vivi said again. 

"Maybe maybe not. It's too late for me," Robin said. 

Robin led them down the stairs where they saw Crocodile. Next to him in a cage was, Luffy, Usopp, Zoro, Smoker and Tashigi. 

"Luffy," Vivi said. 

Luffy was looking at Crocodile. "Who are you?" Luffy asked.

"You idiot. He is clearly Crocodile," Zoro said. 

"Wani, you try to take my friend`s country. I will beat you," Luffy said. He touched the bars in the cage and immediately felt his strength go. 

"Luffy what's going on?" Usopp asked. 

"I feel weak," Luffy said as he touched the bars.

"Those are made of sea stone," Crocodile said. 

"Mr 0, we have another guest," Robin said. 

"Well done Miss All Sunday," Crocodile said. He looked at Miss Wednesday or Nefertari Vivi. 

"So Miss Wednesday, how do you like what I will be doing with your country," Crocodile said. 

"I hate you. I will stop you for the suffering you are causing," Vivi replied. 

Crocodile laughed, "Kuhahahaha." Vivi looked at him.

"While you are all here, my men are executing the final plans. Your King or Father will be kidnapped. Mr 2 will take his place with his face and trick the soldiers and your stupid citizens. He will kill your people and take blame for the Dance powder. The war is only a few short hours away until I take your country. To put a cherry on top, A huge weapons shipment will be give out to citizens so these fools will kill each other making it easier for me to take the throne," Crocodile explained. 

"I will come in and be the angel." Crocodile added.

"You sick person," Tashigi said. She thought back to Ben and doubted his words. All pirates are evil.

Vivi looked in horror. Ben had told her some of his plans but hearing them this raw was gut wrenching. 

"We will stop you," Usopp said. 

"Let me out so I can kick you Wani," Luffy said. 

"I need to head off now to take what I want," Crocodile said. 

"Miss All Sunday why dont you pull the lever," Crocodile added. Robin walked to the lever. She pulled it down. The floor started opening up. A body of water could be seen. Inside the water large giant crocodiles with banana-shaped growths on their head could be seen. 

"This is the key to their cage," Crocodile said as he threw it towards the water. A giant crocodile jumped up and ate the key.

"That was a Bananawani," Crocodile said. 

"If you want to save your friends, take it from the right one," Crocodile said. 

"Miss All Sunday, press the other lever as well," Crocodile added. Robin pulled the other lever as well and the cage started flooding. 

"A little time pressure," Crocodile smiled. 

"You are evil," Vivi said.

"I know," Crocodile replied. 

Then a ring could be heard from Crocodiles pocket. He reached into his pocket and pulled his Den Den Mushi. "This is Mr Prince," it said. 

"You again," Crocodile said. 

"Who is Mr Prince?" Usopp said.

"I don't know," Zoro said. 

"I have located the other Strawhat pirates and Love Pirates however they are a bit tricky. They are going to storm the Rain Base. You might want to stop and capture them," Mr Prince said.

"Ben," Luffy said and smiled and added, "He can beat you Wani but it's my turn."

Crocodile ignored them. "Well done Mr Prince, I will come and see," Crocodile replied.

"We still have new friends," Crocodile said and added, "Let me get your friends. You skinny woman won't be enough to feed these beasts." Crocodile laughed looking at Vivi and headed upstairs with Robin. 

Robin crossed her arms and smiled. She discreetly put the key in Vivi`s pocket without Crocodile knowing by tossing the key arm to arm across the wall and ceiling which ended in her pocket. 

Vivi looked at the body of water. She had to go in and take the key and save her friends. Although she did not know Luffy well, she knew Ben and Ben vouched for Luffy. She will do everything to save her. She reached into her pocket looking for her weapon. However she felt something else. 

At that moment Sanji came through another door. "I will save you," he said. 

"Sanji," Luffy and Usopp said. 

"Iditiot," Zoro added.

"When a girl is in trouble, Mr Prince will be here," Sanji said. 

"Sanji, the big croc has the key to the cage, get it," Luffy shouted.

Sanji nodded and jumped in the water. He swam. The bananawani tried to attack him, however Sanji dodged. He went underneath and kicked the bananawani. The bananawani went flying upwards. It spat the key out. 

"First time," Usopp said. Sanji grabbed the key and ran to the cage. 

"Hurry Sanji," Luffy said. 

Smoker and Tashigi looked. They thought about how they were being saved by pirates. 

Sanji inserted the key into the hole. He turned it but the cage did not unlock. 

"It does not work," Sanji said.

"Wani tricked us," Luffy said.

Vivi came running and reached into her pocket. She took a key out. "Let me try," Vivi said. She inserted the key into the hole. She turned it. They heard a click and the door opened. 

"Thank you Vivi," Luffy said as he ran out and up the stairs. "I am coming for you Wani," Luffy said. 

"How did you get the key?" Zoro asked.

"I don't know, maybe Robin," Vivi said. 

"Robin?" Usopp said. 

"It does not matter now, let's go before it's flooded," Smoker said. They all left the underground level. 

They approached the outside and they started running. They see Chopper on top of a crab. Luffy was on top of the crab as well. 

"Hop on," Chopper said. Luffy, Vivi, Sanji and Zoro board the crab. Smoker and Tashigi looked as the Strawhats left. 

"Should we purse them?" Tashigi asked.

"No," Smoker said. 

"Go," Luffy ordered.

"Where did you get this Chopper?" Usopp said.

"I made friends with it," Chopper replied.

"Good job," Sanji said. 

As they were making progress leaving the town, Crocodile jumped from a building trying to catch Vivi. Luffy saw that and got in the way. They both fell off the crab and landed on the ground.

"Go," Luffy ordered. 

"But," Chopper said.

"Let's go," Zoro firmly said.

Chopper nodded and they carried on.