Chapter 51: Formulate a new organizational charter.
Killing someone with devil fruit abilities and taking those abilities away is something no one has ever seen or heard of.
Now, this shocking event was happening right in front of them.
At the same time, Galdino noticed the cactus-like devil fruit on the table. He instantly realized it was Crocodile's ability, the sand-sand fruit.
It was clear that Crocodile had passed all his "inheritance" to Lord Bane.
Robin took the devil fruit without hesitation and nodded, "I understand. "
Then, Bane returned to his seat and tapped the table with his fingers to get everyone's attention. He said, "Some of you know the person on the ground, while some of you don't. Let me introduce him. He is your former boss, Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea."
After a brief pause, Bane continued, "I am now the boss of Baroque Works. I need all of you to be aware of this. However, I ask that no one spreads the news of Crocodile's death until I announce the news blockade is lifted. "
At this point, Bane looked at each Baroque Works cadre. After a moment, he added, "If any news gets out, I won't investigate who leaked it. You don't have to explain anything to me. You all will die. Do you understand? "
Everyone listened to this unreasonable order, but no one dared to argue.
As for escaping, they were high-ranking officials of Baroque Works. They knew how powerful their organization was and how strong its intelligence network could be. With their new boss being so terrifying, it was clear that escaping would be pointless.
"Understood! " Everyone quickly agreed.
Bane nodded with satisfaction, smiling, and said, "Very good. I believe you can all do this. Now, the second thing is,Robin is a subordinate I trust very much. She will continue as the vice president of Baroque Works. However, I want to emphasize that she is now the agent of my will. You must follow all the orders she gives you, whether they are reasonable or unreasonable. Anyone who disobeys her orders is going against my wishes. Do you understand? "
Those in this position were not foolish. Galdino and the others realized that their new boss would likely not stay with Baroque Works for long and wouldn't be fully focused on them. Therefore, although Robin held the title of vice president, she would effectively have the power of the president.
From now on, she has the final say in Baroque Works.
Everyone responded that there was no problem and that they would definitely follow the vice president's orders.
Robin felt a strong sense of trust again. This trust was different from what she felt with Crocodile and all the other groups she had met before. In those situations, she always had to worry about betrayal, no matter her role in the organization. Now, she no longer has to worry about that.
"Very good, the third thing. " Bane picked up the teacup from the table, took a sip, and said, "Completely stop the plan to steal Alabasta. No matter how far Crocodile has gone before, end it now. Don't bring any more trouble to the Nefertari family. Restore order in Alabasta quickly and end this unnecessary civil war."
Once he finished speaking, Igaram and Princess Vivi's eyes brightened. It looked like they had achieved their goal. Even though the method was completely different from what they had thought, the result was the same.
The reason Bane did this was very simple. Crocodile is a pirate. He may not know the secrets of the higher-ups in the world government, but Bane knows that the mysterious figure, Imu, is watching the Nefertari family.
For years, Crocodile has been causing problems in Alabasta without facing consequences, but he is actually walking a fine line; he just doesn't realize it. If Imu suddenly becomes interested, they could easily kill Crocodile before he reaches Impel Down to seek enlightenment.
Knowing this, Bane wanted to put a stop to everything. He didn't want to draw Imu's attention at that moment. Whatever the reason may be, it was not good for him. At that time, no one dared to oppose Bane's wishes, so everyone quickly agreed.
After settling this matter, Bane said, "Finally, after finishing the so-called 'Utopia' operation plan, I will give you a new purpose as the Baroque Works Society. From now on, your actions will focus on this purpose. "
Everyone listened seriously this time.
After all, this would become their organization's guiding principle! When Crocodile was in charge, everything they did was aimed at "establishing the utopia of Alabasta," and all resources were directed toward this goal.
Now, this big ship is about to change direction!
"First, intelligence! " Bane raised a finger and said, "We at Baroque Works already have a strong intelligence network in the first half of the Grand Line. Now, I ask you to keep developing this network and not limit yourselves to just this area of sea. Expand to the four main seas: east, west, south, north, and the new world! "
Without giving them time to think, Bane raised another finger and said, "Second, money. We will have a big plan to change the world later, and for this plan, we need enough funds. The more funds, the better. "
Making money is the main focus of the Baroque Works. Everyone agreed with this and quickly accepted the new organizational charter.
They should develop their intelligence abilities and collect funds.
In fact, Bane's plan for Baroque Works is based on these two ideas. This organization gathers intelligence and pools money. With the skills of these members, it would be pointless to ask them to do anything else. Can they really fight the Four Emperors?
Not to mention the Four Emperors, it would be hard for them to even take a piece of land in the New World.
So, they should continue to establish themselves in this paradise in the first part of the Grand Line, while also spreading their intelligence and gathering funds.
In the future, taking territories and battling pirates can be left to the new navy.
After giving these orders, Bane pointed at Mr 4, Igaram, and Princess Vivi. Then he waved his hand and said, "You stay, the rest of you can leave. "
Once Mr 4 was left behind, he felt very scared and wondered if his abilities had been noticed and if he was going to be killed and have his powers taken away. But it was clear that Bane was not interested in that at all. Instead, he asked about their gun that had eaten a Zoan type devil fruit.
Mr 4 sighed with relief and quickly explained that this was a technology that allowed objects to "eat" devil fruits. They didn't know who created it, but such strange things sometimes appear in the black market. If Boss Bane wanted it, they could try to find it.
Of course, Bane didn't ask them to look for it. He was just curious. Since they didn't have much information, he stopped questioning them and let them leave.
After all the strangers were gone, Bane looked at Igaram After a moment, he focused on Princess Vivi and said, "Nice to meet you, Princess Vivi Nefertari . "
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