"Kro?"
Crocodile's expression darkened. "Ah... I've heard of him. He's a Marine, but isn't he in the East Blue?"
“Isn’t it normal for a man like that to come to the Grand Line?” Robin said.
"This is troublesome..."
Crocodile was well aware of Hawkeye's strength. Although he wasn't afraid, it would be troublesome if this man, praised by Hawkeye, were to cause trouble.
"The plan is about to be finalized, and we can't afford any unexpected events. If the Navy really causes trouble... I'll deal with them personally!"
Crocodile stood up, narrowed his eyes, and said in a chilling voice, "For this, even if we lose the Rainlands, it's worth it!"
Achoo!
Chloe sneezed, somewhat bewildered. "Who's talking about me?"
"I'm so bored. Kuro went to play some fun games without me." Lida pouted and kicked at pebbles out of boredom.
Tashigi is directing the Marine division to search for the Straw Hat crew they just encountered. Smoker went to chase them and no one knows where he went.
...
"big!"
Inside the casino, Kuro bet all his chips on it.
"Open! Go big!"
The staff member opened the dice and shouted loudly.
Using Observation Haki for gambling is an unbeatable strategy.
Kuro never lost, and in order to avoid attracting attention, he would win one game and then leave to play other games.
However, because he had never lost, many people took notice of this situation and followed Kuro's lead in trying to cause trouble, which left Kuro feeling quite helpless.
"That's about enough. We've won a little over 30 million. It's time to stop."
Just as Kuro was about to exchange his chips and leave, a huge roar rang out.
boom!!!
The hall shook violently.
"An earthquake...an earthquake!"
The guests panicked and began to flee, leaving the entire hall in a mess.
Kuro, holding the chips, looked around the empty lobby and said to the equally panicked staff member beside him, "Um... can I continue?"
Now that everyone's gone, it's his time to really shine!
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