Lord of the Stars of the Grand Line

This is Luo Feng's main goal: to seize the Dark-Dark Fruit. With its power, what more could he want?

The Dark Fruit can perfectly replace the function of this Seastone Altar, and there are no other prerequisites!

For example, the exceptional conditions of the altar...

With the Dark-Dark Fruit, he could create an incredibly powerful pirate crew anytime, anywhere, just as he had planned.

“Mr. Cobra, I may need to borrow this altar once later.”

Luo Feng spoke up, saying that although things hadn't gone as smoothly as they had planned before they came, it wasn't too far off.

At least this place does have the ability to strip away Devil Fruits; once that's confirmed, that's enough.

On this vast ocean, very few people know of the existence of the Dark-Dark Fruit or its abilities.

The only truly clever one, Teach, plotted to steal the Devil Fruit, but that all happened in the original One Piece world.

But now that Luo Feng has arrived, the Dark-Dark Fruit is his primary target, and he will definitely keep this ability under his control.

Right now, he's just worried because Teach is still with Whitebeard's crew, and he can't very well go looking for trouble with him right now...

That's pointless. The Dark-Dark Fruit will probably still end up in Blackbeard's hands. He's good at hiding his true strength, and his methods are too subtle.

Therefore, Luo Feng needs to be prepared. With the altar in place and the means to remove it, even if Teach eats the Dark-Dark Fruit, it won't matter...

Hearing Luo Feng's words, Kobra breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Of course, no problem, Mr. Luo Feng. Just come back to Alabasta whenever you need me."

Cobra was completely relieved. Seeing how much interest Luo Feng had in the altar, he had thought Luo Feng was going to move the entire Seastone altar away...

If that were the case, even he, as the king, wouldn't know what to do...

"Besides that, there's a second thing I hope the king will agree to."

Luo Feng paced around the conference table in the hall, saying, "I know there's a history in Alabasta."

"Could you send one of my men to observe it and make a copy?"

Upon hearing this, Cobra's brows furrowed slightly...

He already knew Crocodile's purpose in coming to Alabasta—not only for their country, but more importantly, for the ancient warship—Pluton!

This is a message that their clan has guarded for generations. The historical stone tablet placed in the royal tomb is especially important because it does contain some clues about Hades...

Chapter Forty: Returning a Kindness

The information about Hades has been guarded by the Alabasta royal family for generations, and its importance is no less than that of the Seastone altar.

Although the specific reasons are still unclear, they have been passed down orally and have been mentioned multiple times in historical records.

At this juncture, Luo Feng's suggestion to observe history put Cobra in a somewhat awkward position.

He wasn't being stingy; after all, Luo Feng hadn't said he wanted to take away history, he just wanted to observe it and make a copy.

Cobra was simply worried that Luo Feng might also have become interested in the ancient warship Hades...

Just then, Vivi, who was standing to the side, seemed to understand what Cobra was worried about; father and daughter are of one mind, after all.

She stepped forward, took Cobra's arm, and said, "It is Sister Robin who wants to observe history."

"She's a historian, a very capable one. She's said to be the only person in the world who can read historical texts."

"However, her past was very tragic. In order to cover up the truth of the Void Century and prevent historians from Robin's hometown from studying it, the World Government launched the Buster Call, which destroyed her hometown. She was the only survivor and spent her childhood being hunted down..."

Vivi spoke with great care and empathy, recounting Robin's dark past to Cobra.

"Her current dream is simply to learn about historical records, to conduct archaeological research, and to uncover what happened during the Void Century. She has no interest in Hades."

"But Mr. Luo Feng's ability is to summon meteorites. He will be even more powerful than Hades in the future, so he won't need that kind of ability anymore."

"So Father, you don't need to worry. Mr. Luo Feng just wants to help Sister Robin fulfill her dream."

After hearing Vivi's explanation, Cobra breathed a sigh of relief and was completely at ease. Thinking about it, it made sense. Her abilities were already so terrifying, why would she need to plan any so-called weapons?

“That’s easy, no problem at all, Mr. Luo Feng.”

Cobra dispelled his doubts and said with unusual cheerfulness, "That piece of history is located underground in the palace. When the time comes, have Miss Robin come directly to the palace to find me, and I will arrange for someone to take her to see it."

As he spoke, Cobra secretly rejoiced, thinking how fortunate he had indeed given birth to a good daughter. She had such a precise grasp of his psychology at crucial moments, and her understanding was far more insightful than his own. It seemed his own perspective was still not broad enough…

Seeing how readily Kobra agreed, Luo Feng smiled, feeling even more that this king was easy to get along with and a very good person.

七苍毕4竟他自灵己心里也5清楚一，他提的两个要求转6中有多过五分，一个大国最大四的三8两个0绝密，一个群都没让他落下2。

If it were someone else, they would probably turn against each other and become enemies as soon as they opened their mouths.

It was so easy with him; he got it done in just a few words.

"Thank you very much, Your Majesty. Please keep this safe."

As he spoke, Luo Feng took out a Den Den Mushi that looked very similar to himself from his pocket and handed it to Cobra. This was a special Den Den Mushi that he had instructed Crocodile to make, and this was the first time he had put it to use.

"After I take Vivi out to sea, if Alabasta encounters any insurmountable dangers or difficulties, they can use it to contact me directly, and I will arrive at any time."

"Furthermore, I will give you a copy of our pirate flag before we set sail, so you can keep it safe."

"In the future, if you see Vivi's true identity exposed in the newspaper, you can raise our flag in this kingdom."

"I think that by then, no one will dare to invade Alabasta, including the World Government and the Navy!"

Kobra's quick agreement greatly increased Luo Feng's goodwill towards him, so he naturally had to express his gratitude in some way.

He was too lazy to engage in those insincere pleasantries; they were a waste of breath. He'd rather get straight to something practical.

Previously, Kobra had promised him all sorts of benefits, completely binding the two together. How could Luo Feng not understand why he did this?

Aside from having completely entrusted his daughter to him, isn't all that's needed? Seeking asylum in Alabasta.

One Den Den Mushi and one pirate flag are enough.

The reason Cobra hasn't been given the pirate flag yet is simply because it hasn't been made; even he himself hasn't decided what kind of design to give it.

The significance of a country flying a pirate flag is not so obvious in the Grand Line, but in the New World, almost everyone understands its meaning.

That is the exclusive territory of the powerful Four Emperors. Anyone who dares to invade should first consider whether they can withstand their wrath and retaliation.

Just as Luo Feng said before, if Vivi's identity is exposed, it will prove that he is not afraid of any power. At that time, their team's pirate flag will probably be priceless.

Every country would probably want it, because it means peace and stability, a permanent solution, and no more disasters for the next few decades...

Both Cobra and Vivi were taken aback by Luo Feng's words.

Immediately afterwards, Weiwei happily hugged Luo Feng.

Luo Feng's consideration for their country was so thorough, even planning for the future, which melted her heart completely, leaving her speechless. If it weren't for the fact that she was in front of her father, she might have done something outrageous in a moment of impulsiveness...

Cobra was also excited as he took the Den Den Mushi.

After gaining a deeper understanding of Luo Feng and his team's terrifying power, he believed that once this young man set sail, he would definitely stir up a storm and become famous in a very short time.

When that day comes, his country will be completely safe and will no longer have to put up with the humiliation of the world government!

This undoubtedly gave him confidence; at least from now on, he no longer needed to worry about being targeted by anyone here.

"Thank you, Mr. Luo Feng. I'll leave my daughter to you. In a few days, I'll have someone pack some things and send them to Yudi as my support. I hope it will be of some help to you!"

Cobra was very perceptive and insisted on giving Luo Feng something, then carefully put away the Den Den Mushi and thanked him repeatedly.

Not long after, Luo Feng took Weiwei away from Albana and returned to Rainland.

Shortly after Luo Feng left, the three commanders who had been stunned by him finally woke up, staring at each other in bewilderment...

Rainy day, Luo Feng's training ground.

Crocodile, Robin, and Law all rushed over after receiving news of Luo Feng's return.

Luo Feng then shared the information he had gathered on this trip with the others, especially the 'technology' of Devil Fruit inheritance that they were all paying close attention to.

After learning that it was an altar with so many strict prerequisites, the group couldn't help but feel disappointed; the greater their expectations, the greater their disappointment.

Crocodile, in particular, is the most ambitious among them. While others aim for the level of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, he comes in wanting to directly challenge the Four Emperors, and even the strongest among them...

"Why are you sighing like that?"

Seeing their expressions, Luo Feng chuckled and said, "Don't worry, although the result was less than satisfactory, I have a way to recreate that Devil Fruit inheritance 'technology'!"

"It's not an altar, nor does it require any of those so-called preconditions; it's the real means!"

Chapter 41: Plan Confirmed, Target at the Top!

"What?! Luo Feng is in charge? Are you serious?"

Hearing Luo Feng's words, Luo was no longer calm and looked at him in shock.

"They can even build something like this? Hey, Captain, you're kidding me... What kind of method is this?"

Crocodile broke out in a cold sweat, deeply shocked and incredulous, yet a glimmer of hope ignited within him. He asked Luo Feng for his opinion.

Even the usually composed Robin was stunned. She didn't care much about these things; as long as Luo Feng was there, that was enough. So when she learned the result, she didn't have any emotional fluctuations.

But this time was different. She smiled and said, "It seems the captain is about to do something big again..."

"Of course, I have no interest in making such jokes."

Luo Feng immediately began making arrangements, saying, "As for the method, we'll keep it a secret for now. We need some time to plan, and we'll let you know when the time comes."

Then he looked at Crocodile and said, "Send out all of Baroque's intelligence personnel, not only in the Grand Line, but also mobilize the spies in the New World."

"From this moment forward, have them closely monitor all the movements of the Whitebeard Pirates, including their main ship and their fleet!"

"Especially their team's second division captain, Fire Fist Ace, and fourth division captain, Thatch!"

"Oh, right, there's also a nobody under Ace in the second team, his full name is Marshall D. Teach. He's the most crucial one, so make sure you keep a close eye on him!"

"Of course, not just Baroque, but also Crocodile. Use all your resources. Release everyone you can trust. From today onwards, Baroque will focus all his attention on this matter!"

Luo Feng's expression was solemn, clearly indicating that this was an absolute command.

"Just these three. Any developments or news should be reported to the intelligence personnel immediately. No matter how big or small the matter is, nothing can be missed. If anyone violates this rule or slacks off, you can deal with it yourself."

"If this matter is delayed, then there is no need to keep them alive."

His voice was somewhat cold, his tone became more forceful, and he repeated himself, putting pressure on Crocodile.

Luo Feng's goal was no longer the altar in Alabasta, but the Dark Fruit.

He knew that the Dark-Dark Fruit was still unclaimed and had not yet been found by Sachi, but it was not realistic for him to go and find it himself.

After all, in the original One Piece, the location where Thatch and his crew found the Dark-Dark Fruit was not clear and had no specific coordinates. In such a vast ocean, even if you knew the shape of the fruit, it would be virtually impossible to find it out of thin air.