One Piece: God Killer

After helping Queen Didi cure her illness, it’s time to get to the “business” part.

As the king of the Kingdom of Alabasta, Cobra officially received the "Shichibukai" recognized by the World Government and the delegation from Fish-Man Island with diplomatic etiquette.

It is said to be a diplomatic etiquette, but it is actually very simple and there is not much red tape. The two parties symbolically exchanged gifts. Minister Zuo, on behalf of Fish-Man Island, submitted letters of credence to King Kobra and a letter written by King Neptune to King Kobra.

"Master Musgard wrote a letter to Princess Otohime of our country to support the cause of the fish-man clan migrating to the surface. King Neptune was deeply gratified and sent me to visit the countries of the Grand Route to express the fish-man island's willingness to be in harmony with mankind. The desire to get along with each other." Minister Zuo always kept in mind Otohime and Neptune's instructions - he must convey the fish-man clan's desire to live in harmony with humans. "In addition, on behalf of the fish-man island and His Majesty Neptune, I formally proposed ...formally submit a request to 'establish diplomatic relations' with your country."

When talking about "establishing diplomatic relations", Minister Zuo's eyes turned to Profik unnaturally.

In the world of One Piece, there are terms such as neighboring countries, friendly countries, declaration of war, and alliance, but there is no such thing as "establishing diplomatic relations". Profik was the first person to propose "establishing diplomatic relations" and explained the meaning of "establishing diplomatic relations" to Neptune and Otohime.

"The so-called establishment of diplomatic relations means that two countries have friendly relations, and the country that has established diplomatic relations can station its envoys permanently in the other country. The envoys can exchange information with the other country at any time on behalf of the country and protect its nationals in the other country. Moreover, between the countries that have established diplomatic relations, You can also raise your concerns to the other party. For example, Yuman Island can ask the other party to clearly write in the communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations that it must not discriminate against the fishmen."

As for whether Neptune and Otohime could understand the meaning, Profik didn't know.

On behalf of Alabasta, King Kobra expressed his willingness to live in peace with the murlocs, but he did not quite understand the meaning of "establishing diplomatic relations": "Alabasta has never discriminated against murlocs and has always been willing to live in harmony with the murlocs. Get along, and I’m very grateful to King Neptune for his friendship.”

"It's just that I don't know the meaning of 'establishing diplomatic relations'. I would like your envoy to explain."

It's okay for Minister Zuo to do some things that have been explained to him, but it's a bit difficult to ask him to explain "professional vocabulary". After a while of scrambling, it was only with the help of Profik that he finally understood.

Cobra also saw that the left minister was quite decent, enough not to fall into the trap of Fishman Island, but he didn't have many outstanding abilities. On the contrary, Profik was quite talented and looked more like a civil servant than the King Shichibukai, who was famous for his martial arts.

Kobra's own ability to govern was very outstanding, and he quickly understood the meaning of "establishing diplomatic relations."

"I understand, but Alabasta and Ryugu Kingdom are far apart, and there is not much contact on weekdays. It seems unnecessary to send a special envoy?"

In Cobra's understanding, the relationship between the two countries is almost equivalent to the relationship between the two kings. It was not like he had no friends of the king whom he had met at the World Conference, but even then the ties between the two countries did not increase. At most, they can only make common progress and retreat on some issues related to each member country at the world conference.

The "basic foundation" of a big country like Alabasta is still at home, and only a small country like the Capital of Seven Waters will rely more on foreign exchanges and trade.

Cobra knew the location of Fishman Island - it was located directly below Marijoa. Not only was it far away, but it was also in the deep sea with inconvenient transportation, and there was basically no communication with Alabasta. In this case, sending envoys to each other would be a waste.

"Your Majesty Cobra," seeing the left minister being confused by Cobra, it was Profic who came to the rescue at the critical moment, "Although there is not much contact between the two countries now, the situation will gradually change in the future. Let's 'break the dawn' A special fleet will be formed to open up a trade route from Wano Country through Fish-Man Island to the first half of the Great Route and even to the four seas. By then, there will be a steady stream of merchant ships coming to Alabasta from Fish-Man Island."

"Moreover, Alabasta and Fish-Man Island can definitely cooperate. Alabasta is a prestigious country in the world. With the help of Alabasta, the concept of equal and harmonious coexistence of humans and fish-men promoted by the Dragon Palace Kingdom can be achieved It has greater influence and can get more support.”

"Alabasta can also benefit from it. I went from the Rain Land to Aruba, and all I saw along the way was desert. Water must be an important factor limiting the development of your country, and the fishmen are naturally rich in water. Affinity,”

"That's right!" Minister Zuo also reacted. If you want to establish diplomatic relations with Alabasta, you must work hard to show your own advantages. "We fish people have a very strong sense of water sources. We can feel the existence of water sources even through the surface of the earth. . If your country needs to explore water sources, our country is willing to provide help."

King Kobra nodded. He had always had a national development plan and hoped to build many new cities in the desert. The biggest obstacle to his plans was a lack of water.

If the fish people can really help solve the water source problem, establishing diplomatic relations with the fish people island will indeed be a worthwhile deal.

"Alabasta is willing to establish diplomatic relations with Ryugu Kingdom!"

Cobra said solemnly to Minister Zuo.

Alabasta is a country with a relatively high degree of authoritarianism. The power of the central government is basically in the hands of Kobra. He can make major diplomatic decisions without consulting anyone.

Of course Minister Zuo can't do it. He has to go to King Neptune to ask for instructions and report.

After Minister Zuo left temporarily, the two parties talking became Profic and King Kobra.

"Thank you very much for your help to Alabasta. If you need anything, please feel free to ask." Cobra took the initiative to express his kindness and set the tone for the conversation between the two.

Profik was not polite to Cobra, and directly explained his purpose of coming - to establish diplomatic relations between Wano and Alabasta, and then exchange Wano's weapons and minerals for Alabasta's food.

Kobra readily agreed to Profik's request. He was a far-sighted king who clearly understood the importance of "force" to a country in the era of great pirates. It's just that he has to see the weapons produced by Wano before making a decision.

Profik was quite confident in the quality of the weapons produced in Wano. After all, they were much better than those independently produced in Alabasta.

After seeing the guns and swords produced by Wano, Kobra decisively agreed to the trade plan of exchanging food from Alabasta for Wano weapons.

What makes Profic regretful is that Alabasta is located in a desert and has a limited amount of surplus food. It is difficult to say whether it can solve the food shortage problem in Wano.