## One Piece Chapter 203: Croc-Like - Chapter: 203 - Pages: 0-18 - Characters: Hachi, Octopako, Mash, Monkey D. Luffy, Nico Robin, King Cobra, Crocodile, Nefertari Vivi, Usopp, Sanji, Tony Tony Chopper, Nami, Roronoa Zoro ### Summary Page 0: The title page for Chapter 203, titled "Croc-Like". The cover story is "Hachi's Ocean Floor Stroll Vol. 18 'Proposing again to his beloved Octopako'". The illustration shows Hachi, the octopus fish-man, offering a proposal to Octopako, an octopus fish-woman. She rejects him, indicated by a speech bubble containing a broken heart. Hachi looks devastated, crying out in shock with his hands raised. In the foreground below them, the large face of Mash observes the scene. Page 1: The scene opens outside a grand temple or palace entrance lined with tall palm trees, as the roar of a crowd echoes in the background with a loud "WAAAAAA..." sound effect. In the next panel, Monkey D. Luffy lies face down on the ground, seemingly unconscious or completely exhausted. The perspective then shifts to the feet of three individuals walking with a steady "clack... clack..." sound. The bottom panels reveal the faces of the people walking: Nico Robin wearing her signature cowboy hat, King Cobra looking downcast and serious, and Crocodile walking forward with a stern expression. Page 2: Inside a dimly lit underground crypt, King Cobra sits on the floor, looking up at a massive, ancient stone block covered in Poneglyph text. He asks, "Is this everything this country is hiding...!?" Nico Robin and Crocodile stand before the Poneglyph, examining it. Crocodile replies to the king, "I showed you everything as promised..." Cobra questions him, "Why, dissatisfied?" Cobra continues, "You wouldn't be able to find this place without knowing where to look... A fitting place for a state secret." Crocodile glares at him, looking visibly annoyed by the king's remarks. Page 3: Crocodile and Nico Robin stand in front of the massive Poneglyph, with King Cobra sitting on the floor in the background. Crocodile asks, "...So is this a poneglyph, Nico Robin?" Robin replies, "...You arrived quickly." She then asks him, "So can you decipher it?" Crocodile looks at the ancient text and says, "It's rather... Hmm, I'm not quite sure how to describe it..." Cobra watches them nervously, sweating as they discuss the stone. Crocodile commands Robin, "Read this poneglyph... Then read it aloud." Robin simply answers, "...Yes." Page 4: Robin begins to read the ancient text inscribed on the Poneglyph: "In year 260, the Bitein Dynasty of Teima begins. In year 239 of the Heaven's Calendar... Alabasta is conquered by Kahira," Crocodile interrupts her, "Hold up! You think that's what we've been wanting to know!?" Robin ignores his outburst and continues reading, "Hey now... In 325, Mamudin, the hero of Orutea, is- In 306, the great Taf cathedral of Erumalu finishes its construction." Crocodile loses his temper, raising his hand and yelling furiously, "JUST TELL ME WHERE THE WORLD'S MOST FEARED WEAPON RESIDES IN THIS COUNTRY! I COULDN'T CARE LESS ABOUT THIS COUNTRY'S HISTORY!" Page 5: Robin turns to Crocodile and states calmly, "That is not recorded here. There is only history written here." Crocodile looks confused and asks, "What?" Robin clarifies her findings, "The name 'Pluton' isn't mentioned in this passage even once." Crocodile stares at the Poneglyph in silence for a moment, processing the information, before finally saying, "I see... What a shame." Page 6: Crocodile's expression turns dark and menacing as he glares down at Robin. "YOU WERE A MOST CAPABLE PARTNER, BUT I'LL BE KILLING YOU HERE." Robin looks shocked by his sudden declaration, exclaiming, "WHA!?" Crocodile explains his reasoning, "The arrangement made between us 4 years ago has now come to an end. Back then, you told me this... 'If you lead me to the poneglyph, then I will give you information on the secret weapon.'" Page 7: Crocodile continues speaking to Robin, "The work you've done for B.W. these past 4 years, Were invaluable thanks to your intellect and leadership. For me, that was enough. You were a highly useful woman." Suddenly, he swings his golden hook at her with a swift, deadly motion. "However! At the very end, you broke your promise to me...!" Robin barely manages to dodge the attack as Crocodile adds, "The poneglyph of this country failed to give me any leads on Pluton!" He then looks at her and says, "But I harbor not even the slightest ounce of anger towards you. Do you know why, Nico Robin...?" Page 8: Robin pulls out a small vial of water, smiling confidently. "Fufu... How foolish. I've been your partner for 4 years, you realize!? I expected all along for you to resort to this in the end!" Crocodile looks surprised, muttering, "Hm!?" Robin throws the water at him, and he dodges as she says, "Water?" She then draws a knife, declaring, "IF I POUR WATER ON YOU, I CAN STAB YOU, RIGHT!?" In response, Crocodile sprouts a hidden blade from his g...