Finding himself in front of his casino, Crocodile squeezed his cigar so hard that he cut the end off with his teeth. At his feet, he saw the bodies of fifty Millions.

"What does it mean?"

"Astonishing." Robin asserted. "Pell had killed a lot of people, but this is a real carnage."

"What happened?" Wanted to know Crocodile, kicking a man's body, to wake him up. "Answer!"

Coughing, the man opened one eye, before explaining.

" It's ... It's '' Mister Prince ''! He attacked us. "

" Mister Prince ? What ? Aren't you supposed to have caught it? Where did he go? "

" He… He just left. "

" What ? "

At that moment, Crocodile saw a man staring at him in the distance. As soon as he noticed that Crocodile was staring at him, the stranger immediately fled.

" Not even in dreams. " Roared the shichibukai. " There's no way I'll let you go. "

" Mr 0, we have something else to do. " Nico Robin reminded him. " We must go to Alubarna immediately. "

" Silence. " Roared Crocodile. " Anyone who dares to laugh at me is still dead at my hands. "

He turned his lower body to sand and managed to fly to pursue Mister Prince.

Pulling Gin's body, Neni tried to place it in a corner so that it was concealed there. With his skeleton still sore, the man moaned. Still, compared to Gin's big injury, he had nothing to complain about.

Coughing up blood, Gin put a hand on his lower abdomen.

" This guy ... I'm going to kill him. "

" Abandoned. " Neni advised him. " You're hurt. "

" Princess ... Vivi. " Pell cried, trying to get to his feet.

Using his sword as a cane, the warrior suddenly collapsed to the ground. Preferring to lean against a wall, Neni ends up collapsing.

" We are humiliated. "

" So what ? " Gin roared. " We can always take our revenge! Give me ten minutes and I promise you… "

Trying to get to his feet, Gin let out a cry of pain, while resting his hand on his wound.

" Don't shit. "

" You too, have you been beaten ? "

Walking towards the trio, Raynare limped as numerous injuries were visible all over his body.

" Who put you in this state ? " Neni questioned her.

" Mr ... X. " Roared Raynare.

Looking up, she noticed that they weren't far from the casino.

" The others must already be there! We have to get there too. "

" Are you crazy? " Wanted to know Neni. " We have lost and we are now injured! Are we really fit to seek revenge in our condition? "

" As if I was going to let such a humiliation pass. " Roared Raynare. " I'm going to slaughter this guy! It is now a personal matter. "

Suddenly an explosion was heard.

" What … ? "

Looking towards the casino, they saw a column of smoke.

" What happened ? "

Leaving the casino, Vivi couldn't hide her surprise, noticing that an explosion had destroyed the bridge leading to the building.

" The bridge collapsed ? "

" How could this happen ? " Wanted to know someone.

" Is it an attack by the rebel army ? "

" We are going to be killed. "

And as panic swept over the casino patrons, Vivi froze in terror.

" Oh no ? How am I going to find the others ? "

" Hello, princess. "

Surprised, Vivi turned around and saw three people sitting serenely in front of the slot machines. Having fun cranking a machine, Sanji finally asserts.

" Everything works as expected. "

At that moment, the machine displayed "Jackpot" and many coins came out of the machine under Menma's gaze in wonder.

" Waouh, luck. "

" Me, I have never had luck with this kind of game. " Bruno admitted, playing on another machine. " Tssss, still lost. "

" Sanji? Bruno? Menma? What are you doing here ? "

" We have come to save you, of course. " Sanji assured.

" I explained to them what had happened and that you were being chased by the evil man with white hair. " Menma asserted.

" Is it you who destroyed the bridge ? " Wanted to know Vivi.

" Yes, with my power. " Bruno explained to her. " I split the bridge into two and it collapsed! Now the Baroque Works agents will no longer be able to bore us. "

" It's impossible. " Vivi retorted. " With his power, Crocodile will be able to come back here anytime. "

" Don't worry. " Sanji assured her as he stood up. " Chopper creates a diversion! And the best fighter in our group will then fight against this shichibukai. "

" What is going on ? " Wanted to know Crocodile, hearing a deafening noise.

" It seems that the bridge leading to the casino has collapsed. " Including Miss All Sunday.

" Grrr ! " Grunted Crocodile, watching Mister Prince continue to flee. " The motherfucker! He was a diversion. "

Getting ready to turn around, the shichibukai finally stopped when he saw a wall of flames surrounding him.

" What ? "

" If you don't mind, I would like you to stay here for a little while. "

Turning his gaze, Crocodile caught sight of Ace sitting quietly on a barrel, with flames visible at his shoulders.

" Portgas ! " Roared Crocodile. " May I know why you invited yourself here? "

" Me ? Let's say that the call of a princess in danger has kind of inspired me to come and protect this country from the hands of the monster that you are. "

Growling, Crocodile wanted to know.

" You're the second case of the Whitebeard crew visiting me today? What do you want from me in the end ? "

" The second ? " Ace wondered.

Showing a more serious look, he wanted to know.

" Where is Teach ? "

" What do I know? He left as soon as I refused to associate with him! If so, he's already left the country. "

Turning his arms to sand, he then cried out.

" But you will end up in a coffin if you don't let me go. "

Barely taking his threat seriously, Ace smirked again, while letting his arms become large flames.

" Sand against fire? Interesting. "

" The water rises more and more. " Lucy frightened. " If the water level rises above the cage, we'll end up drowned. "

" I have no more energy. " Luffy asserted, seeming to weaken from the water.

" VIVI! Hurry up ! " Usopp shouted.

" Hey, the crocodile. " Suddenly screamed Nami. " So try to eat us if you can. "

" Grrr ? " The Bananawani wondered, turning to them.

" You're crazy ? " Yosaku frightened. " Why are you provoking him ? "

" To make him decide to attack us. " Nami asserted. " If he attacks the cage, he can free us. "

" What a difference ? " Wanted to know Johnny. "If the cage breaks, it will eat us. "

" I will take care of it. " Zoro retorted, a sword already in his hand.

" Yeah! I would smash those bananas. " Luffy asserted.

" These are crocs. " Usopp retorted.

At that moment, the bananawani bit the cage and immediately cracking sounds were heard.

" Great ! "

However, instead of the bars, the teeth of the reptiles were broken.

" Is that a joke ? " Wanted to know Nami.

" Damn it. " Cried Zoro. " The situation is getting more complicated! This cage is so strong that not even Ero-cook and Raynare will be able to destroy it! If we want to get out of here, Vivi has to come back with Bruno. "

" Grrr! This is all your fault. " Yosaku roared, turning to Smokr.

" Exactly. " Johnny approved. " If you hadn't sued us, we wouldn't be here. "

Remaining perfectly calm, despite the situation, Smoker wanted to know.

" What do you know about Crocodile's plans ? "

" What interest for us to tell you ? " Zoro asked him. " It is too late now. "

" It's not him who worries me. " Smoker retorted. " But the woman who accompanied him. "

" Are you talking about Nico Robin ? " Wanted to know Johnny. " Was it really Nico Robin, the demon child ? "

" Yes ! And if these two team up, it's not just Alabasta who is threatened! No, it's the whole world balance. "

" What ? "

" What does that mean ? " Asked Lucy. " Smoker-san, what do you know about this duo ? "

" We don't care. " Luffy retorted.

Knocking the bars of the cage, he roared.

" Crocodile ! I'll give it a beating. "

Seeing him do it, Smoker asked.

" Why do you want to fight against him? For a simple personal reason? "

" I promised Vivi to save her country. " Affirmed the pirate. " And then, it's not just that! Crocodile… he dared to make fun of Yuba's grandpa! I would never forgive him. "

Seeming surprised, Smoker then heard.

" Why do you still see us as unscrupulous bandits? " Wanted to know Lucy. " We are not like Crocodile! We don't kill for fun. "

" Tsss! Stop saying such nonsense, Heartfilia! A pirate remains a pirate. "

" Go tell Noscula that. " Retorted the blonde. " The man was in the Navy and then decided to join Crocodile. "

" Shut up ! "

" And it is not the only one. " Stated Lucy. " Morgan and Nezumi! Guys like them worked for the Navy! And yet, they were bad people! Being a pirate doesn't always mean being a bad person. "

Suddenly, she felt Smoker's jitt go past her cheek and hit the wall behind her.

" Don't make fun of me! Stop sentimentalizing me, Heartfilia! Otherwise, it will be very bad for you. "

" PLAT KICK ! "

Groaning in pain, the Bananawani felt his body fly through the air before smashing against the ceiling.

" Hum? " Smoker wondered, seeing the animal crash to the ground.

" SANJI ! " Several pirates rejoiced.

Performing a perfect pose, the cook pointed with his thumb, before shouting.

" I'm here. "

Then, performing his dance of love, he cried out.

" Nami-swan! Lucy-chan ! Don't worry ! Your prince is here to save you. "

" What an idiot. " Zoro growled. " And then, why is he here? Bruno is what we needed. "

" You have a problem, motherfucker ? " Asked the cook.

" Anyway, I'm here. " Assured Bruno, lean against the bars of the cage.

" BRUNO ! "

Seeing the two men, Luffy turned to the top of the stairs to see Vivi and Menma there.

" Vivi ! Great job ! "

" Yeah! "

At that moment, entering through the floor traps, other bananawanis entered the room and groaned as they walked towards the duo.

" Crocodile consider these reptiles as his pets ? " Bruno wondered.

" Not matter! I'm taking care of it. "

Running towards a crocodile, Sanji punched it on the muzzle, throwing it to the back of the room. Then, a second Bananawani opened his jaws to bite Sanji. Sensing her presence, the cook jumped over the animal, before lifting his foot. Then dropping back down, he hit the animal's skull with phenomenal force, knocking out the giant reptile in one blow.

" Unbelievable. " Bruno asserted, just watching Sanji fight.

" Hey, we're not bothering you, I hope ? " Johnny asked him.

"Do you want a crate and some popcorn while we are drowning?" Yosaku adds. " Free us ! "

" Yeah! Yeah ! " Said the man.

Getting ready to put his hand on the bars of the cage, Bruno heard a strange noise. Hitting the stomach of another Crocodile, Sanji forced him to vomit what looked like a large white ball, which fell to the ground.

" What is that ? " Wanted to know Bruno.

At that moment, the strange white ball cracked and a man came out.

" Free. " Cried Mr 3, as best he could, despite his parched body.

" What ? Mr 3 ? " Vivi wondered, recognizing him.

" The 3 ! " Shouted Luffy. " What is he doing here ? "

" This guy was inside a crocodile. " Zoro remarked.

" Some water ! " Rejoices Mr 3, starting to drink. " It's a miracle. "

Managing to quench his thirst, he cried out.

" I live again! I really thought I was going to die! However, it takes more to kill me! I managed to use my last strength to create this wax protection to protect myself from the gastric juices of this animal! Hahahaha. "

Suddenly turning his face towards the cage, he couldn't hide his surprise, recognizing the pirates who were there.

" Mugiwara? What are you doing here ? "

" We can tell you the same thing, moron. " Roared the pirates.

" What ? " Mr 3 wondered, not understanding the situation.

Then, looking down, he noticed that a key was lying at his feet.

" A key ? " He wondered, picking it up.

" The key. " Cried the pirates, huddling against the bars.

Seeing them do this, while looking at the key, Mr 3 seemed to understand the situation.

" Oh ? You are locked in this cage, while the room where we are fills with water! And this key is your only hope to get out of it! Thereby … "

He suddenly threw down the key, which fell between a few Bananawani, before landing in the water.

" I'm not going to give you this! Now you are done. "

Yet instead of seeing terror on the pirates' faces, he just saw them staring at him.

" No reaction ? "

Suddenly putting his hand on the bars, Bruno revealed a large zipper. Opening the latter, the man separated the bars in two, making it possible to create an opening.

" Gentlemen, here is the exit. "

" GREAT ! " Cried the pirates as they left their prison.

" But how … ? " Smoker wondered.

"This guy… he didn't eat devil fruit. So where does his power come from ? "

" Impossible ! " Mr 3 frightened, stepping back.

However, feeling his back hit something, the man turned, to see Sanji, right behind him.

" So, is it you Mr 3 ? It's interesting because my friends told me a lot about you! Starting with the fact that you wanted to transform Nami-swan, Raynare-sama and Vivi-san into wax figures. "

" Huh ... is that ... "

" MOUTON SHOT ! "

Getting punched in the face, Mr 3 flew into the room before crashing into a wall.

" That's done. "

" Sanji! Hurry up ! " Cried Vivi. " And we must also get rid of all the Bananawanis. "

At that moment, Luffy retracted his arm, while Zoro put away his sabers. In front of them were all the gigantic crocodiles they had just fought.

" I'M NOT HAPPY. " Luffy shouted.

" These guys are not human. " Yosaku asserted.

" It's clear. " Nami and Lucy agreed.

" And to say that I did not even manage to injure one of them. " Vivi saddened, feeling sorry for her lack of strength.

" No no ! These are the two that are not normal? "

'' Where are you, Crocodile ? " Wanted to know Luffy.

At that moment, the ceiling of the room cracked from the many knocks and the walls began to give way. Eventually, water eventually spilled into the room in immense amounts.

" AAAAAAAHHHHH. " Luffy shouted, trying to run away.

Too late. Faster than anyone, the water hit everyone in the room, engulfing them. Seeing this, Smoker hurried to turn his lower body into smoke so he could fly over the water level.

Bad luck, another breach appeared in the ceiling and a column of water fell on Smoker, forcing him to restore his body to its original appearance. Then falling into the water, he felt his body hit bottom. Then, to further aggravate his situation, a piece of block, which fell from the ceiling, crushed his leg.

Unable to turn his body into smoke, the colonel tried to struggle. Penalty lost. Gesticulating in vain, he felt his energy leaving him little by little, while he lacked air.

"I… I can't move. "

Suddenly, to his surprise, he saw a figure swimming towards him.

" What … ? " The man wondered.

Gripping the rock that was crushing his leg, the stranger came to Smoker's aid, who could only see her long blonde hair. This simple detail allowed him to know who this person was.

"Heartfilia? "

Using all her might, Lucy did her best to free Smoker's leg, despite feeling her lack of air. Fighting over and over again, the blonde seemed to be trying for nothing. And yet, Smoker felt the rock suddenly start to move slightly.

Feeling the same sensation, Lucy redoubled her efforts and, finally, Smoker managed to free his leg.

" I'm free ? "

It was then that he saw Lucy's body drop to the bottom. Not being able to breathe, the sorceress had run out of air before she passed out.

"Heartfilia ! "

Lacking oxygen too, Smoker began to pass out the instant two figures swam towards him.

Backing away many people watched with surprise and fear the fight unfolding in front of them. With a veritable tornado of filth in his hand, Crocodile stared at Ace, who had just created a gigantic sphere of fire in his own hand.

" A problem ? " Ace asked him, with a conceited smile. " What are you waiting for to attack me? Either way, we will be unable to damage each other! And as you must have guessed, I'm only here to create a diversion. "

" Wretched ! " Roared Crocodile. " What are you hoping for by doing this? Save Mugiwara? This is useless ! By now, he must already be dead. "

" That's what you think. " Ace asserted. " But, while you stupidly stay here, don't you think that "Mister Prince" is helping Luffy and the others ? "

Feeling a vein of rage forming in his forehead, Crocodile ends up throwing his sand tornado towards Ace. Getting hit by the attack, Ace felt himself being swept by the strong winds. Still, continuing to smile, he concentrated his energy, before throwing his sphere of fire against the ground. An explosion was then felt, making the Crocodile attack disappear, while creating a huge cloud of smoke and sand.

Taking two steps back, while placing his arm in front of his eyes, Crocodile was unable to see through the smoke. Then, when she was gone, he felt his rage intensify. Ace was gone.

" The bastard. "

" AAAHHHHH ! Air ! "

Turning around a few people were surprised to see the heads of Yosaku and Johnny appear in the middle of the middle surrounding Rainbase.

" I really thought we were going to die. " Johnny asserted. " Thanks my God. "

" Where are Aniki and the others ? "

Poking his head out of the water, Sanji caught his breath. Then making his way back to shore, he threw Luffy's body that he had towed here.

" Sometimes, it's a real embarrassment to have eaten a devil's fruit. "

Behind the blond, Nami, Vivi and Menma swam towards the shore, before reaching dry land. Then, holding Usopp's nose, Vivi tried to lift the man out of the water. Having been knocked unconscious by a stone, Usopp didn't even scream, as Vivi looked like she was about to rip his nose off.

" Hold on, Usopp. "

" Come on, wake up. "

Reaching the shore behind, Menma turned to find that no one else was following them.

" Where are Zoro onii-san and the others? "

" What ? " Sanji wondered.

At that moment, Bruno's head popped out of the water, while still holding Lucy's body in his arms.

" Lucy-chan. " Sanji frightened, seeing her unconscious.

But before having time to run towards her, the cook saw Zoro come out of the water, while throwing Smoker's body on the shore.

" Moss Head? Smoker? "

" What? Aniki, why did you save the enemy ? "

" I didn't have the choice ! I have been ordered. "

" What ? "

'' Anyway, it's not like this man deserves to drown. " Bruno remarked, laying Lucy's body on the shore.

Coughing then, the blonde spat water out of her mouth.

" Lucy ? " Nami wondered. " What happened to you ? "

" This idiot almost lost her life trying to save this colonel. " Zoro asserted. " No more chatter, we must get to Alubarna quickly. "

" Can we at least get there before tomorrow ? " Wanted to know Johnny.

" It's possible. " Vivi affirmed. " But before that we have to find Neni and the others. "

" If Chopper is with the others, it won't be a problem for them to find us. "

" In that case, let's go. "

However, the end of a jitte went towards Zoro's head.

" Roronoa. "

Parrying the weapon with his saber, Zoro growled as he saw Smoker standing in front of him.

" Already able to get up ? "

" Why ? " Roared Smoker. " Why did you help me? "

" It was an order from my captain. "

" What ? "

Just looking at Luffy still lying on the ground, the swordsman asserted.

" If it had been me, I would have left you to fend for yourself! However, Luffy asked me to help you, because he was afraid that you would drown. "

'' Fortunately, we are back to get you. " Bruno affirmed. " Because otherwise, Lucy would have died trying to help you. "

" No need to thank us. " Zoro declared. " We only obeyed one of his whims. "

" Not matter. " Smoker retorted. " Hope you don't mind if I do my job, stopping you. "

" Tsss! Ungrateful. " Johnny growled.

" Aniki should have left you there. "Johnny assured.

" You are a bad soldier. " Finished Menma.

" He will do nothing. " A voice assured.

Growling, Smoker turned, to see Lucy start to sit up, while smiling confidently.

"Menma is wrong! Smoker is far from being a bad soldier! And I know very well that he is like Zoro: there is nothing more important than keeping your pride."

"Shut up, Heartfilia."

"Colonel Smoker."

Running towards the small group, several Navy soldiers arrived while holding firearms in the amins.

"He is with Monkey D. Luffy and his band of pirates."

"OH NO!" Cried Usopp, seeing the soldiers running towards them! We must flee quickly. "

" I told you that I would arrest you. " Smoker retorted.

" Do as you like … "

Suddenly rising to his feet, Luffy got into a fighting stance, while asserting.

" Weaken as you are, I doubt you will be able to use your power! Come on, come fight! Anyway, I promised Vivi that I would beat Crocodile! So, I don't intend to get arrested. "

Simply staring at Luffy, Smoker stood still. Then, finally, he sighed.

" I give you ten seconds to flee. "

" What ? "

'' But the next time we meet, I will exterminate you. " Said Smoker. " Be sure of it. "

Hearing this the pirates stared. Then, hearing the soldiers coming, they started to run. Letting them do it, Smoker suddenly noticed that Luffy stood in front of him.

" What do you want ? "

Continuing to look at him, Luffy finally smiled at him.

" You know, I don't hate you. "

Blushing with anger, Smoker pretended to hit him with his jitt. Jumping back to avoid it, Luffy ends up running away.

" Get out of my sight. " Smoker roared.

Then, turning his gaze, he saw Lucy watching him too.

" Heartfilia? "

" Thank you, Smoker-san. " Lucy thanked him, before leaving.

" Heartfilia. " Cried Smoker.

" Huh ? " Lucy wondered, stopping.

" We are now quits! And above all, I forbid you to come to my aid again! Otherwise, I would kill you. "

Barely taking his words seriously, Lucy nodding, before resuming a run. However, Smoker stopped her once again.

" By the way, what is your relationship with the Shichibukai Doflamingo ? "

" What ? " Lucy wondered. " Who is Doflamingo? "

" What ? "

Seeing the soldiers arrive, Lucy runs away to join the others.

"What did he want to talk about ? " She wondered.

" Lucy! Hurry up ! " Cried Nami.

" Yes. "

Just watching them run away, Smoker let his soldiers pursue them. However, reaching out, he ended up grabbing the collar of one of them.

" Stay here, you. "

" What ? Colonel? "

" I want you to contact me right away all the soldiers stay in Nanohana! I want them to wait for a dangerous criminal to arrive and arrest him. "

" A dangerous criminal? What's his name? "

" Noscula ! "

" Sorry ? "

Who will join Luffy's crew?

Before Shells Town: Raynare - 9 million - (Highschool DxD) / Lucy Heartfilia (Fairy Tail)

Arc Shells Town: Roronoa Zoro

Kuro Arc: Usopp

Arc Baratie: Sanji / Gin - 13 million -

Arlong Arc: Nami / Johnny / Yosaku

Bow Drum: Chopper

Alabasta Arc: Nico Robin /? /? /? /?

Skypiea Arc:?

Arc Enies Lobby: Franky

Arc Post Enies-Lobby :?

Thriller Bark Arc: Brook

Punk Hazard Arc:?

Tesoro Arc :?

Dressrosa Bow : ? / ?

Wano Kuni Arc: Jinbei / ?

Post Wano Kuni Arc:?

Arc Battle Teach :?

With other characters:

Buggy: Magi (OC), Bull (OC), Kuro, Morgan, Megumim -23 million- (Konosuba)

Arlong: Syra (OC)

Milhawk: Alice (OC)

Wapol: Musshuru

Crocodile: Noscula (OC), Mr 6 (OC), Miss Halloween (OC)

Garp: Sakura (Zombieland Saga)

Gold D. Roger: Igneel - 1.380 billion - (Fairy Tail), Acacia (Toriko), Bardock (Dragon ball Z)

Individual: Bruno (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure); Shinichi Kudo (Detective Conan); Menma (Anohana); Neni (Mr 9), Reiner ( Shingeki no kyojin ), Eevee (Pokemon)