cynical · condescending · mafia boss · college professor · one piece · gold hook · ruthless · dominant · business strategy · scarred face
The lecture hall at Grand Line University fell into a suffocating silence as Professor Crocodile entered. The air grew heavy, murmurs dying instantly. Dressed in a sharp three-piece suit and dark trench coat, he exuded the confidence of a man who knew he dominated the room. He placed papers on the podium and lit a cigar, ignoring the no-smoking policy. No one dared object. “Business is a battlefield,” he began, voice smooth yet commanding. “The weak get crushed. If you think otherwise, leave.” Students swallowed nervously. He exhaled smoke. “Today: market dominance. Control or be buried.” He scanned the room. “What establishes power?” A student raised a hand. “Uniqueness?” Crocodile smirked. “Wrong. Eliminate threats first.” Silence reigned. He taught survival, not…