"This is as it should be. Any pirates who want to reach that position will naturally understand the situation of the first successful one."
Reno was not arrogant.
Although he knew about the old man's situation because of the plot.
However, any former crew member of Pirate King Roger is worthy of respect.
Of course, except for that red-nosed man.
Next time they meet, Reno promises to knock him out again.
Seeing his companions still in a daze, Reno continued:
"Don't be so surprised. Actually, before we met Crocus."
"Back in the East Blue, we had already met a crew member from Roger's ship."
Reno said.
"what???"
Luffy:?????
Nami:?????
Zoro:?????
When? How did they not know?
Everyone stiffly turned their heads and looked at Reno.
Waiting for his explanation.
"It was Buggy the Clown, the one we knocked out, who provided us with the nautical chart."
"He was a member of the Roger Pirates."
"Buggy??"
Nami, Zoro, and Luffy's minds immediately conjured up the image of a red-nosed man.
"Reno, you're not messing with us, are you??"
"That guy is also a member of the Pirate King's crew??"
Nami's tone carried a hint of doubt.
Even Zoro and Luffy looked at him with questioning tones.
"Buggy? You've already met him?"
After hearing that name, a trace of nostalgia appeared in Crocus's eyes.
"Yes, Buggy. He used to be an apprentice on the ship. He accidentally ate the Chop-Chop Fruit, but that guy is a bit of a coward."
When talking about Buggy, Crocus also spoke volubly.
He was clearly recalling the time they spent together on Pirate King Roger's ship.
Alright, so this guy really was a crew member of the Pirate King.
Nami and Zoro were stunned on the spot.
Although he was an apprentice, he was still a crew member.
After some small talk, Crocus also became interested in these juniors.
He casually gave them a few pointers.
So, he led Luffy and the others out of Laboon's body.
They arrived at Reverse Mountain, where he explained to Luffy and the others about navigating the Grand Line and its dangers.
This place was completely different from the Four Seas. Things like ordinary compasses and the experience everyone was used to were useless in the Grand Line.
The only things that could help were the log pose, and the eternal pose made from island magnetic fields.
After a brief understanding, Luffy also made a decision.
"Next, we're going to Whiskey Peak!"
"Those two just said that there are a lot of people at Whiskey Peak, and it's very lively."
Luffy pointed to the two tightly bound individuals behind him.
Everyone looked, and both men nodded furiously like chickens pecking rice.
"Yosh, in that case, we've decided to set off for Whiskey Peak next!!"
Everyone cheerfully made their decision.
The enthusiastic Crocus also gave the navigator Nami a log pose.
Reno also took out the thousand-year bone and walked up to Crocus.
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