章 36: Chapter 36 : Title of Shichibukai LOST!!!
Kahn glanced at the shattered hook, his mood slightly improved.
Meanwhile, Crocodile appeared pale and defeated.
This marked his third failure.
The first had been against Whitebeard, and the subsequent two were both at the hands of the Vice Admiral before him.
Ironically, he had been defeated twice in a single day, and in such a thorough manner.
Kahn hadn't had much intention of defeating a Warlord of sea. The gap between Warlords and Vice Admirals was immense. Yet, Crocodile's current strength had regressed significantly, relying heavily on his Devil Fruit abilities.
"Wait, am I also relying on a Devil Fruit now? Forget it, why am I contemplating this?" Kahn dismissed his introspection.
This man had evidently grown stronger after the Summit War.
However, Kahn's concern wasn't about capturing Ace. Even if Whitebeard offered him in exchange, it might have spared them the Summit War.
But Kahn's current focus was elsewhere. Maintaining the original storyline didn't matter much to him now; instead, exploiting it for financial gain was his priority.
"Alright, Little Crocodile, any more words?" Kahn inquired.
"You'll regret this," Crocodile retorted.
"You've become quite naive! By the way, where are your subordinates?" Kahn inquired further.
His reasoning was straightforward: if he was going to capture Crocodile, he should do so thoroughly, particularly the backbone of his crew. While not all of them needed to be captured, the key figures shouldn't be allowed to escape.
Crocodile didn't respond, choosing to sneer instead.
"Seems like you're feeling a bit arrogant," Kahn's eyes turned cold.
Subsequently, his enormous foot pressed onto Crocodile's chest.
Once again, Crocodile coughed up blood.
His silence spoke volumes, though; a pirate who had risen to his level wasn't likely to fear death.
"Let's forget it. It doesn't matter if you speak or not. I suspect they won't be able to escape," Kahn said casually.
"Bloo bloo bloo."
Suddenly, a Den Den Mushi on Kahn's person began to ring.
Kahn frowned. Few knew his private number.
Temporarily releasing his hold on Crocodile, Kahn retrieved the Den Den Mushi and answered it.
The next moment, Kahn recognized the voice on the other end.
"Mosu Mosu, is this Kahn?"
"I have to wonder, Sengoku, why have you been looking for me so diligently?" Kahn's tone revealed a touch of exasperation.
"Kan, don't you dare play innocent! You're the one causing trouble. Why else would I be searching for you, you bastard?"
"Why would I be causing trouble?" Kahn queried.
"Then let me ask you, are you in Alabasta?"
Kahn was caught off guard.
"Yes, that's right."
"Then you imbecile, did you really fight Crocodile?"
Kahn glanced at the subdued Crocodile on the ground.
At that moment, Crocodile's eyes flickered open, hope ignited by the unexpected call.
"Affirmative."
"You fool, do you realize he's a Warlord? Why on earth would you provoke him?"
Kahn found himself becoming rather irritated.
"Sengoku, do you even understand the situation? This guy's arrogance is intolerable. He injured my subordinates in front of me, and he even initiated the attack. Do you think I can let that slide? Warlord, or rather, even a Warlord is essentially a pirate! Furthermore, this guy is no more than trash."
As Kahn aired his grievances, Sengoku fell into momentary silence.
While he had a rough idea of the situation, he couldn't help but complain.
"You're implying I should've stepped in?"
As the Fleet Admiral, Sengoku couldn't overtly endorse Kahn's actions. Yet, his tone conveyed a degree of understanding.
"Understood. I won't bore you with the details. Just remember: it wasn't me who provoked things."
Sengoku, clearly uninterested in arguing, cut to the chase.
"When are you coming back?" Sengoku inquired once more.
Kahn's eyes flickered knowingly.
"Those five old geezers are bothering you again?"
"Don't be ridiculous, and just answer the question," Sengoku retorted.
Seemingly, the Five Elder Stars were once more trying to involve him.
"It seems those old coots are still interested in me."
Sengoku lapsed into silence, absorbing the implications.
"Fine, I've got it. I'll be back once I've sorted things out in Alabasta."
Sengoku sensed something amiss.
"Wait a second, Kahn. What's going on in Alabasta? What's happening?"
"Don't panic. It's nothing major; I'm about to tell you."
"I don't want you to calm me down. But you're making me worry, so spill it."
"It's straightforward. I'm removing Crocodile and his lousy Warlord title."
Sengoku's voice crackled with disbelief on the other end.
"Kan, are you joking? Have you lost your mind? Dismissing a Warlord just like that? Do you realize the ramifications of your actions?" Sengoku's tone carried a note of irritation.
In Sengoku's view, Kahn's decision was reckless. If Warlords could be dismissed so easily, he wouldn't have needed to mediate when Kahn fought against a Warlord previously.
"Listen to me, Sengoku. Can you just give me a chance to explain first?"
"Go ahead."
"I've identified a major issue in Alabasta. Crocodile blatantly disregards the Warlord rules. He's attempting to overthrow the Alabasta government and intensify public unrest using the banned Dance Powder. The recent riots in Nanohana were all orchestrated by these factions. It hasn't rained in three years, leading to numerous civilian deaths. For a Warlord to behave this way, why shouldn't he be dismissed? Actually, it's long overdue."
The gravity of Kahn's words stunned Warring States.
And as Kahn continued to speak, Crocodile beneath his foot grew furious at being referred to as a trash pirate by Kahn and even potentially dismissed as a Warlord.
"I'm speaking to you, and so I'm not going to mince words! Still defiant?" Kahn's voice dripped with scorn.
But Kahn wasn't done; he had his phone bug prepared and quickly terminated the call.
"Yeah! Any objections?"
"Kahn, this is going too far! Do you comprehend the repercussions of your actions?" Sengoku's voice had an edge of anger.
To Sengoku, Kahn's actions appeared rash, threatening to undermine the delicate balance.
As Sengoku continued to express his concerns, Kahn felt ready this time. He removed the Den Den Mushi from his ear.
"Understood. I'll be back to my senses. The fire's been extinguished; that's all there is to it," Kahn replied dismissively.
Before Kahn could finish his sentence, Sengoku's voice came through the Den Den Mushi again.
"What? You said you've extinguished Crocodile life with fire?"Sengoku's tone rose incredulously.
Kahn was prepared this time and had already removed the Den Den Mushi.
"No he is still valuable. I haven't killed him yet" Kahn replied nonchalantly.
"Kahn, you're overstepping your boundaries. Do you have any idea about the potential consequences of your actions?" Sengoku's voice was oddly calm at this time.
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