Crocodile.

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It felt like the day when the One Piece manga is updated, time stretches significantly, with most readers feeling like this particular morning is akin to a whole year!

This feeling was definitely imaginary, but for many manga followers, reading a full volume is considered the best time they experience in a month.

In the Sorbet Kingdom, time seemed frozen for the young girl Bonney, who saw her father in the grim future that had already been drawn, indicating his demise.

What's worse, he had been turned into a cold weapon devoid of any consciousness or emotions in the hands of the World Government, entirely programmed to carry out whatever the World Government dictates.

The person responsible for this is Dr. Vegapunk. Does this mean that Dr. Vegapunk is inherently evil? These were the summarized thoughts of Bonney at the moment.

Little Bonney shook her head, ignoring these thoughts that wouldn't benefit her at the moment. She smiled softly upon seeing her father's smile, who was watching her and sharing in what she was doing.

What mattered from all this if her father was still by her side? She wouldn't necessarily live in that dark future where her father turned into a lifeless machine because after all, the current Vegapunk was no longer part of the World Government.

After relaxing, Bonney's focus returned to the manga events. Her heart raced when she saw that the Fleet Admiral had already issued the immediate execution order.

"This..."

Seeing what happened next, the young girl felt admiration and secretly gave a thumbs-up to Crocodile.

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Chapter's Events:

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"Mmm~ Too slow~"

With the speed of light, Kizaru intercepted Luffy's path as he tried to run towards the execution platform using his incredible speed in Gear Second.

"Buh!!!" He was subjected to a powerful kick, shattering the building he collided with like it was nothing.

...

"Do it!"

On the execution platform, the decisive moment arrived, and Sengoku finally gave his order.

"Yes, sir."

The executioners nodded and began lifting their swords, ready to cut Ace's head off.

"ACE!!!" Luffy saw this helplessly, barely managing to rise from the debris.

"!!?"

But just as the swords were about to pierce Ace, something amazing happened.

Sharp sands pierced through the execution platform, mercilessly cutting down the executioners and sending them flying.

"Who's that!!?" Sengoku shouted, looking towards the crowd below.

"You…!! I thought you would side with us because of your grudge against Whitebeard!!" "Crocodile!!!" Sengoku felt confused about why Crocodile would offer his services to his enemy by saving Ace.

Crocodile appeared in the square below the platform, surrounded by marines aiming their weapons at him.

"What? I thought it was my chance…" Marco sighed regretfully as Crocodile stole his chance to shine.

"Eh!!? You!!!" Luffy was surprised to see that.

"I'll take care of the old man later," said Crocodile. Then he added, "First, I want to wipe the smiles from your faces!!!"

As soon as he finished speaking, his head smoothly separated from his body, "Eh!!?"

"Hey, Croc bastard…!!"

"Doflamingo!!!"

Crocodile's severed head turned into sand and merged back with the rest of his body, then he turned to face Doflamingo, the person who had just attacked him.

"Are you ditching us for Whitebeard!? You're making me a little jealous here… Fufufu!" laughed Doflamingo.

"I'm not working with anybody…" As soon as he said that, they clashed in battle.

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"Wow, what a strong personality you'll have in the future, Oni-chan~" Bonney said with a cute giggle.

"Ah, little girl, this is my personality even now," Crocodile replied without any annoyance.

Why would he be bothered by a little girl anyway? He was annoyed by the scoundrel Doflamingo in the manga who always bothers his great moments.

And certainly, he was more annoyed by the despicable Okama who would speak next,

"Fufufu~ I really liked this scene a lot; you looked very manly while saving Ace~"

As soon as Ivankov's voice was heard, Crocodile was subconsciously annoyed.

Before Crocodile could speak, Garp interrupted him, appearing quite pleased with Crocodile in the manga.

"Despite your counterpart wanting revenge on Whitebeard due to personal grudges, he's ready to help his enemy just to not see the Marines' smiles of victory. 'The enemy of my enemy is my ally,' isn't that right? What a rare heroic scene, Crocodile truly deserves praise," commented Garp this time, expressing his great admiration for what Crocodile did in this scene.

Crocodile ignored Ivankov's disgusting antics and looked at Garp with a smile, "Of course, I can understand what my counterpart is thinking by saving Ace at first glance."

"That's true... they threw him into Level 6 of Impel Down without mercy; what do you think Crocodile is thinking at this moment? Of course, he wouldn't want to see the Marines victorious so easily," Dragon summed up everything at once.

...

The sky over Sphinx Island sparkled with the bright sunlight that followed a light rain; on the ground, a gentle breeze played with the grass in a charming scene.

But these serene natural views were not taken in by anyone to enjoy, as all the inhabitants were inside the art store on this exceptional day.

Inside the art store, one could hear whistles and applause from pirates and even ordinary people.

And the reason was what Crocodile had just done by intervening to save Ace.

"Wow! He really does that! I thought Marco would be the one to save Ace..."

"Who would've expected Crocodile to have such an important role."

"Truly amazing! First, I want to wipe the smiles from your faces... What a powerful line! Hahaha!"

"Gurararara! This old man admires you, Crocodile..."

"I don't know what happened between my counterpart and you, but it's truly unfortunate that he failed to get a son like you."

"Well, maybe I'll try in this life, Gurarara!" Whitebeard was really impressed with Crocodile and his character in the manga.

His previous impression of him from the Alabasta arc had completely changed.

"Hmm?" Suddenly, Whitebeard became annoyed with the events unfolding next.

"What is that bastard Aokiji doing? Does he intend to kill Straw Hat Luffy in front of his grandfather?"

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Upcoming chapter titles (spoilers):

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Chapter 731: This War is Decided!

Chapter 732: Whitebeard VS. Marine HQ!

Chapter 733: Whatever the End, We Must Accept It.

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