He's a pirate, but also a Pokémon Master.

Following Jim's hurried pace, Gusin and the others arrived at the barren suburbs, in a chaotic residential area.

To put it nicely, it's a "residential area"; to put it bluntly, it's a "slum"!

There are very few actual houses here; as far as the eye can see, there are only light-colored tents rooted in the desert... This is the refugees' "home".

Due to the large and still growing number of refugees, the Youcaihua Port has stopped accepting outsiders for residence for the past three months.

The refugees could only live in tents in the suburbs, which eventually led to the development of a huge slum, comparable in size to a town.

Walking through the slums, Gu Xin and the others, including Yi Xiao, all wore unusually serious expressions, with only a heavy sigh in their hearts.

The wind and sand blow, carrying a foul odor, making the air quality worrisome. Occasionally, one can see the desiccated corpses of those who have died of thirst by the roadside, as well as refugees with vacant eyes and emaciated faces...

Guxin and the others were alright, they had the capacity to bear it, but Chopper was still just a child, and moreover, a doctor whose wish was to heal all people. Seeing such a scene, he was quite devastated, and tears welled up in his eyes.

It originally thought that the people of Cigu Island had already suffered enough.

Little did anyone know that the people of Alabasta were truly suffering the most.

Most people can survive without doctors.

Without water, people will die within a few days.

A prolonged and large-scale drought in a desert country with a population of ten million can be devastating!

Just then, Chopper saw a man by the roadside holding a wooden bucket, drinking water in large gulps, looking incredibly happy.

He was smiling happily.

He seemed to have plenty of water, as he didn't seem to care about wasting any by spilling it on his chest, but his chapped lips and emaciated body told a story that was not as simple as it appeared.

This puzzled Chopper, who asked, "Why would that person drink water like that?"

"He probably didn't get water easily, so he'll likely cherish and use it wisely, right?"

Jim stopped, paused, and looked at the man with a sorrowful gaze, his voice eerily calm:

"Because he wasn't drinking ordinary water..."

"That's seawater!"

"Seawater!" Chopper exclaimed in shock. "How can this be! Drinking seawater will only worsen the condition of someone who is dehydrated..."

The sound stopped abruptly.

Chopper suddenly realized why someone would drink seawater.

That is a very cruel truth.

Jim said sadly, "Everyone knows seawater is undrinkable, but who would drink it unless they were desperate?"

"Here, fresh water is more precious than gold. People who are desperate will go to the port to fetch seawater to drink before they die, hoping to experience a final moment of hydration..."

"That was... a tragic laugh before death."

After hearing Jim's words, Chopper seemed to have gained a spiritual vision, gaining a deeper understanding of the tragic situation and feeling a chill run down his spine.

This is... hell on earth!

Yi Xiao gripped her cane tightly, pursed her lips, and her expression was extremely solemn...

He had heard that Alabasta had suffered from a prolonged drought and that the people were living in misery, but after visiting the place in person, he realized that the situation was far worse than he had imagined.

What exactly happened to this country that caused such a natural disaster?

Not long after, Jim led the group to a tent. The tent was sparsely decorated, with only a girl lying on a blanket and another middle-aged woman watching over her.

They were from Jim's hometown, and the women would look after Jim's daughter while he was away working.

The girl was petite, had a pale complexion, and her lips were chapped and peeling, clearly indicating long-term dehydration.

Jim wanted to feed his daughter water, but Gusin stopped him.

As soon as Lucky Egg used [Life Drop] again, the girl's lips became rosy, and her condition gradually returned to normal.

The life-giving water droplets not only heal injuries and provide vitality, but also replenish moisture because they are in the form of water.

The girl, Serena, slowly woke up. The first thing she saw was her anxious father, Jim, and she said softly, "Daddy..."

"I feel much better now..."

"My daughter, my daughter!" Jim hugged Serena, tears streaming down his face. The touching scene moved Yi Xiao deeply.

How wonderful it would be if everyone could live a peaceful and happy life...

There is too much suffering in this world.

"Serena, this is Lord Gusin, he's our savior!" Jim quickly introduced, "Please thank him!"

Serena's nose tingled, and she said in a voice trembling with emotion, "Thank you so much!"

Like Jim, this was the first time she had ever felt such kindness shown to her, and a warm feeling flowed through her heart...

"It's good that she's alright, there's no need for this." Guxin stroked Serena's slightly frizzy blonde hair and said with a warm smile, but the heaviness in his heart could not be hidden.

He can save Jim and his daughter.

Is it possible to save everyone in Alabasta?

Obviously, this is impossible.

That is why he wanted to save the people of this country in his own way, while achieving his own goals.

Crocodile, you deserve to die!

Gu Xin cursed inwardly.

Having been in the pirate world for so long, he has witnessed countless tragedies, big and small; there is not a single place that is peaceful and stable.

Alabasta is the worst example, with Crocodile plunging millions into misery due to his selfishness.

This further solidified his resolve to kill Crocodile.

Besides Crocodile, the country also has many parasites, such as the so-called "Drocodile family" in the port of Rapeseed Flower.

After consideration, Guxin decided to start by targeting him. Of course, darkness cannot be eradicated, but at least it can make life a little better for the people here.

After saying goodbye to Jim, Guxin and the others arrived at the sand dunes with Yixiao. It was evening, and at the edge of the desert, the setting sun gradually sank in the west, painting the desert into an orange world. Their shadows were stretched infinitely longer and longer behind them...

"Mr. Yixiao, do you know me?" Gu Xin spoke first.

He smiled and nodded slightly: "The rising star of the pirate world... Gushin, right?"

"I've read the newspapers. His Excellency Guxin's first bounty exceeded one hundred million. He is no ordinary person."

"So do you think I'm like a pirate?" Gushin hugged Chopper, his eyelids lowered, and scratched its chin with his hand.

"No, not at all," Yi Xiao replied almost immediately.

After their first encounter, Yixiao was completely certain that Guxin and his companions were kind-hearted people, not the kind of evil villains that pirates are.

"So why do you think a bounty is on my head?"

Upon hearing this, Yi Xiao frowned, then remained silent, recalling the previous newspaper article.

Gu Xin took in Yi Xiao's reaction, but he wasn't in a hurry. He changed the subject, asking, "What does Mr. Yi Xiao think of this so-called Delock family?"

"Those who commit heinous acts deserve to be punished," Yi Xiao said in a deep voice, the evening breeze ruffling his clothes, his tone firm and resolute.

"I'm planning to meet with the Delock family. Do you want to come along?"

"That is exactly what I wish for!"