Pirate, I am the demon fox that brings disaster to the world!

"Your Majesty, after Crocodile's 'surrender,' the victims outside the capital have calmed down. Except for a few remnants of Crocodile's followers, all have been settled in the capital.

I believe that as long as we can survive this period and wait for the aid from other countries to arrive, with the help of the sweet rain sent down by Lord Yakumo Shiro, reconstruction work will be able to begin, and the land ravaged by the sandstorm will surely be revitalized! "

Inside the palace of Arubana, Bell was still kneeling on one knee, reporting the current situation to King Cobra who was sitting beside him.

In order to avoid exposing his actions, under the order of Shiro Yakumo, the clockwork Crocodile dramatically stood in front of all the victims when his plan was about to "succeed". He personally admitted his crimes and used the rest of his life as the price of atonement to guard the land of Alabasta forever. At the same time, he fully supported the reconstruction of Alabasta.

Of course, the so-called "surrender" is just an external announcement. The credit for cooperating with Yakumo Haku and thwarting the evil plot of this Seven Warlords of the Sea naturally falls on our wise and mighty king and the brave and battle-hardened palace guards.

Although he was still "uneasy" about the reward mentioned by Yakumo Shiro, Cobra had to be grateful, because with this contribution, the Nefertite royal family might be able to restore some of the prestige lost due to the heavy sacrifices of the people.

After all, homes can be rebuilt once they are lost, but once people’s hearts are broken, it is difficult to recover them.

"In any case, on behalf of the surviving people of Alabasta and the entire royal family, please allow me to thank you for your help! Lord Yakumo Shiro!

Although Alabasta is in ruins right now, as long as it's within my capabilities, I will definitely get you a satisfactory reward!"

Bell's report made King Cobra breathe a sigh of relief. After dismissing everyone in the hall, he spoke very solemnly.

There's no such thing as a free lunch, especially when the other party is a pirate. He doesn't believe that Yakumo Shiro is only helping Alabasta resolve the crisis out of a sense of justice. However, what could this not-so-rich country have that could attract him?

Could it be true, as Crocodile said, that the other party's goal... is also ancient weapons?

"Heh~ Don't be so nervous, King Cobra. Didn't we have a very pleasant chat at the celebration party last night?

Don't worry, I'm not here for ancient weapons. In fact, although such things are rare, if you're lucky, you might be able to dig them up right at your doorstep one day."

Sensing the other person's nervous expression with great sensitivity, Yakumo Shiro smiled and soothed him.

"In fact, you should be aware that the 'Devil's Son' is now mine, right? The only person in the world who can decipher the true text of history...

Yes, just as you thought, it is just to satisfy the curiosity of our archaeologists. Things like historical texts should naturally be handed over to professionals for safekeeping, right?

Aren't you curious about what kind of story lies behind the blank hundred years buried by the World Government?"

Following Yakumo Bai's words, his eyes fell on the intellectual and gentle woman beside him. Cobra naturally recognized her identity - Nico Robin.

After the O'Hara incident, he had considered finding the man's whereabouts. With his knowledge, he might be able to help the Nefertites decipher the historical text in the royal tomb and thereby find traces of the former Queen Lily...

I just didn't expect that the matter has been closed today. Even if I don't actively seek it, will the deeply buried truth eventually see the light of day?

"As a member of the World Government, Alabasta is naturally very secretive about the blank hundred years, but if it were the scholars of Ohara..."

Then, Cobra added without changing his expression,

"The truth of Alabasta is that a historical text is buried there, unknown to almost everyone outside the royal family. This will likely remain the case in the future... Anyway, please follow me, Lord Yakumo Shiro, and Miss Robin. This is the reward you both deserve."

As Cobra turned and left, Yakumo Shiro and Robin also followed. However, before leaving the palace, Yakumo Shiro still caught a "little tail" secretly following behind him -

"Ya... Kumo... Bai... Is that the guy the newspapers were talking about? This is the first time, no, the second time I've seen him in person... He's just as good as the rumors say, so handsome—ah, no! Wake up! Weiwei, you're going to become his disciple!

Even if I had even one ten-thousandth of his strength, it would be enough to protect Father and Alabasta, right?"

Recalling the terrifying scene that changed the sky before, the girl with long blue hair pursed her lips nervously, looked at the three people's figures going away not far away, clenched her fists, and then followed them "cautiously".

In any case, it is inappropriate for a princess to have a pirate as her teacher, but as long as it is not exposed... it should be harmless, right?

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"Haha, quite dramatic, isn't it? King Cobra, who would have thought that the historical texts in your country's collection actually record the whereabouts of the ancient weapon Pluto?

Although Inazuma discovered it a long time ago, it’s hard to imagine if Crocodile could actually get it.

A moment later, in the royal tomb, as Robin narrated the historical text, Yakumo Shiro couldn't help but reveal a look of astonishment. In contrast, Cobra's face was pale, as if he still couldn't believe that his ancestors had left him such a great gift.

"Pluto, Pluto?! Such a thing actually still exists? And it's buried in Wano Country?"

Cobra couldn't help but murmur this, and his gaze towards Yakumo Shiro suddenly became extremely heavy and complicated, because he couldn't guarantee what the other party would do with this ancient weapon. As a pirate, if he used it in a war... then would he also bear an unavoidable responsibility in it?

"Look at your expression, Your Majesty. Isn't it a bit too bad? It's true that Inazuma's Hades has been discovered, and I actually fired a shot at him~"

He said this with a relaxed look, but with a hint of nostalgia. It must be said that no man could resist the ultimate thermal weapon like Pluto. Although it was still a little worse than Uranus's, it was already a complete disaster for this sea.

"However, it's not what you imagine. After all, this kind of strategic weapon naturally needs an enemy worthy of it. It's not necessary for ordinary wars~"

After listening to what Yakumo Bai said, Cobra's expression eased a little, but he did not completely relax after all, because what Yakumo Bai said next was obviously more frightening than the appearance of Pluto.

"By the way, you kings of the member states probably don't know this, right? This is nominally a world conference for maintaining ocean stability, and it convenes every year to discuss how to maintain peace and stability.

But above this equal world conference, even above the supreme power of the Five Elders, there is a nearly eternal king overlooking this sea.

The agreement that was once made by the twenty kings has long been a piece of waste paper!

It was in the New World, during the war that broke out in the G-1 branch, that I saw Him. If it weren't for Pluto's assistance, the situation in this ocean might have been completely different by now~"

The World Government's confidentiality measures were undoubtedly very good, and the pirates and the Revolutionary Army who participated in that war also tacitly agreed not to publicize the news openly in order to avoid the same destructive beam of light falling on their heads. Therefore, when King Cobra heard this information, his heart was suddenly filled with deep shock and suspicion, and he could hardly believe his ears.

"The twenty former kings covered the steps leading to the throne with swords, to show the world that the original intention of the World Government was to unite all nations, and that anyone who attempted dictatorship would be met with a thousand swords...

You mean, somewhere unknown, someone has trampled on this iron law and become the invisible...king of the world?!"

Unable to help but take a few steps back, Cobra said in a trembling voice, looking at Yakumo Shiro. Just as he was about to confirm again, he was suddenly interrupted by a subtle voice.

"Who? Who's there?!"

Worried and anxious about his secret being exposed, Cobra looked towards a dark corner of the tomb with a sharp expression. However, to his surprise, an unexpected petite figure slowly moved forward, revealing her delicate face and azure hair in the candlelight.

"Um... Hi~ Father? Let me be clear, I didn't mean to eavesdrop. It's just that this place is so dark, and you guys walked so fast... It took me a while to find this place...

Who knew that I would hear...”

A blush of embarrassment appeared on Vivi's delicate cheeks as she spoke haltingly, not noticing that Cobra's face had visibly darkened.

"Is this fate? The princess who inherited Queen Lily's appearance will eventually join this storm~"