This chapter happens a few minutes after the last one.


"You must leave," Law says firmly.

"It's not advisable for you to be alone-" Crocodile begins, but Law cuts him off.

"It's not advisable for you to be here when I get through to him. He will lash out to an unknown presence on instinct, thinking I'm in danger. I need to do this alone."

"We'll leave you to it," Kid says. "You get him home and come see me, OK?"

Law nods, pulling him down into a kiss.