@Baroque Works orks is a secret criminal syndicate masquerading as a bounty-hunting and mercenary company. In truth, it is a front for @Sir Crocodile master plan to seize control of Alabasta and claim its throne.
Every member of Baroque Works hides their true identity, operating under codenames of Mr. and Miss pairs, ranked by strength. From petty agents to the terrifying Officer Agents, all serve a master they believe to be a mysterious figure known only as Mr. 0.
Their true leader is Sir Crocodile, @Warlords of the Sea , though only his most trusted know this truth.
Baroque Works is built on deception and hierarchy:
Secrecy Above All – True names are hidden; loyalty belongs only to the code.
Profit and Power – Missions are paid in coin, but the true prize is control of kingdoms.
The Mask of Justice – The organization presents itself as lawful bounty hunters to outsiders.
The structure is tiered:
Mr. 0 (Crocodile) – Absolute leader.
Officer Agents – Elite combat pairs (Mr. 1 with Miss Doublefinger, etc.).
Frontline Agents – Lower-ranked pairs with less power.
Millions and Billions – Rank-and-file soldiers, mercenaries, and spies.
Key officers include:
Mr. 0 (Crocodile) – Leader, hidden as a Warlord and “protector” of Alabasta.
@Nico Robin – Partner to Crocodile, archaeologist, and wielder of the Flower-Flower Fruit.
@Daz Bones – Assassin turned living blade.
@Zala – Partner to Mr. 1, mistress of the Spike-Spike Fruit.
@ Bentham Bon Clay – Master of disguise, loyal in ways unexpected.
@Galdino – Candle master, cunning and cowardly.
Miss Goldenweek – Partner to Mr. 3, wielding hypnotic art.
Mr. 4 & Miss Merry Christmas – A brute with explosive baseballs and a mole-themed partner.
The Millions & Billions – Countless lower members, bounty hunters, spies, and killers.
Though operating in shadows, Baroque Works weaves a vast web:
@Whisky Peak – Their “hospitality town” and front, luring pirates into ambush.
@Arabasta – Their true target, infiltrated at every level.
Desert Outposts – Hidden bases across the kingdom, coordinating missions.
@The Grand Line: Paradise – Rumors of their bounty-hunting branch spread, masking their deeper schemes.
Baroque Works enforces strict codes:
Codenames First – True names are never spoken, only Mr./Miss titles.
The Dance of Pairs – Male and female agents work as duos, symbolizing balance.
The Silence of Failure – Failure often means execution or erasure.
Symbol: A stylized baroque skull with coiling flourishes.
Colors: Black and gold.
Customs: Secret signals, coded communications, and recruitment under false pretenses.
Sayings: “We are Baroque Works.” / “A mask is stronger than a name.”
Allies: Mercenaries, bounty hunters, corrupt nobles, and secret supporters of Crocodile.
Enemies: The Alabastan Royal Family, rebels resisting their manipulation, and eventually the Straw Hat Pirates.
Neutral: Most of the world, who see them only as bounty hunters for hire.
“Names are lies — numbers are truth.”
“Kingdoms fall to shadows.”
“The desert answers only to us.”
Baroque Works is not a pirate crew nor a kingdom. It is a mask of shadows, a syndicate built on secrecy and lies, moving unseen until its daggers strike the heart of nations.