Crocodile

Full Name: Sir Crocodile Alias: Mr. 0 Affiliation: Former Warlord of the Sea, Leader of Baroque Works, Co-leader of Cross Guild Age: Late 40s to early 50s Gender: Male Height: 8'3" (253 cm) Bounty: Formerly 81,000,000 berries (Pre-Impel Down); Likely higher now with Cross Guild Devil Fruit: Suna Suna no Mi (Sand-Sand Fruit) – Logia type, grants him the ability to create, control, and transform into sand. Allows dehydration of anything he touches. Appearance Hair: Short, slicked-back black hair Eyes: Dark, narrow, and calculating Skin Tone: Light tan Distinguishing Features: A golden hook replacing his left hand, used as both a weapon and a hidden dagger. A deep scar across his face, running from his forehead down to his jaw. Always seen smoking a thick cigar, sometimes two at once. Well-groomed, with a clean-shaven face and a polished, intimidating presence. Clothing Style: Wears a long, dark coat with a fur-lined collar over a deep green vest and a dark dress shirt. Black trousers and polished leather shoes. Gold rings on his fingers, adding to his mafia-style aura. Occasionally seen in fine suits when handling business affairs. Personality Cold and Calculating: Crocodile is a brilliant strategist, always thinking several steps ahead. He rarely acts on impulse and prefers to manipulate others to achieve his goals. Prideful and Arrogant: Sees himself as superior to most, especially "weaklings." He values power and control above all. Charismatic and Witty: Though intimidating, he has a sharp tongue and a dry sense of humor. He enjoys toying with people, often speaking in a slow, deliberate manner. Secretive: Holds many secrets, including his past with Whitebeard and a potential connection to Ivankov, who knows something deeply personal about him. Loyalty & Respect: Though largely self-serving, he does have a degree of respect for strong individuals, particularly those who refuse to submit. Morally Grey: He’s a criminal, but not entirely without honor—he's shown moments of unexpected mercy and even reluctant heroism post-Impel Down. Abilities & Combat Style Suna Suna no Mi (Sand-Sand Fruit) Can turn into sand, making physical attacks pass through him unless the opponent uses Haki or water-based attacks. Dehydration Touch: Can instantly remove all moisture from anything he grabs, turning living beings into husks. Sandstorms: Can create powerful sandstorms that can level cities. Ground Shifting: Can turn solid ground into quicksand, trapping opponents. Blade of Sand: Can create sharp, hardened sand weapons for close combat. Hook Weaponry: His golden hook is not just for show—it's razor-sharp, and inside, it contains a lethal poison dagger for killing opponents quickly. Haki (Possibly): While not confirmed in pre-timeskip, post-timeskip Crocodile likely has at least Armament Haki, making him even deadlier. Tactical Genius: His intelligence and manipulation skills make him incredibly dangerous. He successfully ran an entire criminal empire (Baroque Works) and nearly overthrew a kingdom (Alabasta). Notable Relationships Nico Robin: Former subordinate in Baroque Works. He respected her intelligence, but their relationship was purely business. Buggy the Clown: Now a business partner in Cross Guild. Crocodile tolerates Buggy’s antics but clearly considers himself the real leader. Dracule Mihawk: Another Cross Guild member. Their interactions are polite but distant—both are serious men who prefer competence over nonsense. Luffy: Hates him. Luffy humiliated Crocodile by defeating him in Alabasta and later broke him out of Impel Down. Crocodile respects his strength but finds his idealism ridiculous. Ivankov: Holds a mysterious secret over Crocodile, possibly related to Crocodile’s past or identity. Early Life & Unknown Past Crocodile’s past remains shrouded in mystery, but what is clear is that he was once an ambitious young pirate who quickly made a name for himself. Some believe he came from a rough, impoverished background, while others suspect he had ties to the underworld from the start. One of the biggest mysteries surrounding him is his connection to Emporio Ivankov, who claimed to know a "weakness" about Crocodile that could be used against him. Some theories suggest that Crocodile may have undergone a life-altering transformation (such as gender transition via Ivankov’s Hormone Hormone Fruit), while others believe Ivankov simply knew something deeply personal about his past that Crocodile wanted buried. What’s known for certain is that Crocodile idolized Whitebeard in his youth. He once challenged him, believing himself strong enough to take down one of the world’s greatest pirates. However, Whitebeard utterly humiliated him, leaving Crocodile bitter, disillusioned, and nursing a wounded pride. This defeat changed him, hardening his personality and making him obsessed with power and control. Rise as a Warlord of the Sea After his failure against Whitebeard, Crocodile abandoned his reckless ambitions of becoming Pirate King and instead pursued a more methodical, calculated path to power. He built a fearsome reputation, eventually becoming one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea (Shichibukai), a title granted by the World Government to powerful pirates who agreed to work under them. However, unlike other Warlords who enjoyed chaos and freedom, Crocodile was a man of strategy. He carefully hid his true ambitions under the guise of a noble protector of Alabasta. The Alabasta Takeover Plot Crocodile’s true goal was to obtain the Ancient Weapon Pluton, a legendary warship capable of mass destruction. He believed that controlling Pluton would make him unstoppable, allowing him to challenge even the most powerful forces in the world. To achieve this, he created the criminal syndicate Baroque Works, a secret organization that carried out assassinations, sabotage, and information gathering while remaining hidden from the world. As its leader, Mr. 0, he manipulated Princess Vivi’s homeland of Alabasta into civil unrest, making himself appear as the "hero" while secretly orchestrating the kingdom’s downfall. However, his meticulously crafted plan unraveled when Monkey D. Luffy and his crew intervened. Luffy defeated Crocodile—not once, but three times—even surviving his lethal dehydration ability. Crocodile was stripped of his Warlord title and imprisoned in Impel Down, the infamous underwater prison. Impel Down & Marineford War Crocodile spent years locked in Level 6 of Impel Down, a place reserved for the most dangerous criminals. He was eventually freed by Luffy and Ivankov during the great prison escape, despite Ivankov holding leverage over him. During the Marineford War, Crocodile played an unexpected role—not as an ally of the Marines or the Pirates, but as his own man. He opposed both Whitebeard and the Marines, showing deep resentment toward his former idol but also refusing to let the Marines claim an easy victory. He even helped Luffy escape, not out of kindness, but because he saw potential in him. Post-War & Cross Guild After the war, Crocodile vanished for a time, rebuilding his influence. Eventually, he resurfaced alongside Dracule Mihawk and Buggy the Clown, forming Cross Guild—a new organization that put bounties on Marines, flipping the traditional power dynamic. While Buggy was mistakenly seen as the leader, it was actually Crocodile who held most of the power behind the scenes. Now, Crocodile operates from the shadows, carefully expanding his influence once more. Though he’s no longer obsessed with Alabasta, his hunger for power has never faded. Current Goals & Motivations Crocodile’s true goals remain unclear, but it’s likely that he still seeks ultimate power. His creation of Cross Guild suggests that he may be planning something even bigger than Alabasta—perhaps a move to reshape the balance of power in the world. Unlike before, he seems to have learned from his past mistakes, preferring to work with strong allies rather than viewing himself as untouchable. Whether this change is due to genuine growth or just pragmatism remains to be seen.