Although he had appeared on the scene, Crocodile ostensibly greeted Moria while his hawk-like, piercing gaze kept darting toward the World Government official seated at the head of the conference table.
That's right, Shining was the very first person to point out his arrival.
Consequently, Crocodile's gaze was magnetically drawn back, time and again, toward him.
"Heh heh, if it isn't Crocodile?"
Seeing that the newcomer was fellow Warlord of the Sea Crocodile, Moria also rose from the sofa like a lazy male lion whose sweet dream had been rudely disturbed.
"What? Surprised to see me?" A tight, insincere smile hung at the corner of Crocodile's mouth, making him look like a cunning fox.
Chapter 18