XX-level Hokage

Return to the capital and enter the palace.

Laqita was anxiously swaying from side to side.

She had always believed in Mashiro's abilities, but when the time came, she was still very nervous. She knew that her relationship with Mashiro was no longer just that of companions; in a sense, Mashiro was her future.

Thinking of this, Michita's face flushed slightly.

Just then, Mashiro flew to Michita's side with the Crocodile glass statue. Seeing Mashiro return, Michita excitedly rushed forward and hugged her.

"Oh my, it's rare to see Michita being so proactive," Mashiro said with a light laugh, wrapping his arms around her waist.

Hearing this, Laikita's face turned even redder, but she didn't refute anything. "Is it resolved?" Mikita asked softly.

"This is your president, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Crocodile." Mashiro released Raikita and pointed to the glass statue beside her. "Huh?! The president?!"

Michita curiously circled the glass statue; this was the first time she had met the president of their Baroque Workshop.

"Wait here for a bit, I'll go to the port to pick up Weiwei and the other two," Mashiro said softly, stroking Kita's head.

"Mmm." Michita nodded cleverly. Seeing this, Mashiro got up and flew into the air.

Meanwhile, in the port of Alabasta, Weiwei was still anxiously waiting to see what would happen.

Robin, on the other hand, lay on a recliner reading a book. Unlike Vivi, who was the princess of Alabasta, she didn't care about the outcome at all.

Only Tashigi, holding Yoru Shigure, gazed at the sea with an incredibly complex expression. She had said she would find a chance to escape, but there simply wasn't one.

What troubled Tashigi even more was that as they spent more time together, she found that she had completely lost all sense of vigilance towards Mashiro. Not only did she lose vigilance, she sometimes even felt that things were fine as they were.

This is something Tashigi absolutely cannot ignore.

"No, we must get back to the Haiche branch as soon as possible, we must!" Tashigi said firmly. At this moment, Vivi's expression became excited.

Not far away, a stunningly beautiful figure flew swiftly over and landed on the ship. "Mashiro?~" Looking at Mashiro, Weiwei's tears instantly flowed, her expression filled with hope. "I have fulfilled my mission," Mashiro said with a smile.

Vivi stood up and instantly hugged Mashiro tightly, pressing her face against Mashiro's shoulder.

Mashiro could clearly feel the girl in her arms' excitement, which, along with her warm tears, soaked through her clothes and moistened her skin.

A princess of a country, risking her life to infiltrate the enemy's organization to save her country, only to discover that the enemy is an entity she cannot defeat.

Weiwei had both reasons and a need to cry.

"Don't worry, with me here, nothing will happen to you or your kingdom again." Mashiro gently stroked Vivi's sea-blue hair and said softly. [Vivi's approval rating +50]

“Let’s go. It’s time for Princess Alabasta to return to her rightful place,” Mashiro said with a light laugh.

Then Mashiro turned to look at Robin and Tashigi. Tashigi was still struggling with her decision.

Robin looked at Mashiro with a teasing expression, as if to say, "Master is deceiving the feelings of an innocent girl again."

Mashiro cast the Light and Heavy Rock Technique on the three of them, and flew them to the main city of Imagawa, thus giving Alabasta a new life.

Vivi found her father, Nefit D. Kobra, the current ruler of Alabasta, in the palace's basement. For the sake of maintaining control of the country, Krokdar did not kill Kobra, but merely imprisoned him.

After the father and daughter wept together, Kobra recounted her experiences over the years and how Mashiro had saved the Alabasta kingdom. "Thank you. Your help saved this country. If you need anything, just ask. I swear in the name of Nefit, I will absolutely fulfill your needs," Kobra said earnestly to Mashiro.

"No need, Your Majesty, your princess has already satisfied my needs." Zhenbai glanced at Weiwei and said with a light smile. Weiwei? "Kobala was somewhat puzzled; he didn't understand what price his daughter had paid to invite this powerful figure."

Vivi blushed for a moment, then quickly regained her composure and said, "You don't need to worry about these things, Father. Zhenbai is my friend, and I won't mistreat her."

By the way, the remaining members of Baroque Works are currently at the Spider Bar. We can send soldiers there, claiming it's on my orders, and have them cooperate.

"With their cooperation, the remaining revolutionary army in the main country should soon be wiped out," Mashiro said softly.

“I understand, I’ll go arrange it right away.” After saying that, Kobra walked out of the basement. “Thank you again, Mashiro.” Looking at Mashiro, Vivi said very gently.

“More than gratitude, I want something else,” Mashiro said softly, her gaze sweeping over Vivi’s curves. Vivi’s face flushed instantly, and she whispered, “I understand.”

"Alright, you can go ahead and get busy. Compile all the events that have happened in the Alabasta Kingdom in recent years and send them to the Navy. Crocodile is already down."

The navy will no longer protect him. "Masahiro pinched Weiwei's cheek and said.

Upon hearing this, Weiwei nodded and turned to leave the basement. Night fell.

News of the traitorous revolutionary army and the Baroque Works began to spread throughout the Kingdom of Alabasta. Meanwhile, in the capital city, an incredibly grand banquet was being held.

As the main character of the banquet, Qi Bai made an appearance for a short while before getting up and leaving.

After obtaining Kobui's permission, Mashiro led Robin to the main tomb of the Alabasta Kingdom. Deep within the tomb, a huge black and red stone tablet stood.

Gently touching the historical text in front of me, a system notification sounded.

[Historical text included (Part 1)] Then Mashiro opened the system panel. [Name: Hinata Mashiro]

Gender: Female Age: 20 Luck Value: 305

Historical text collection count: 1/26 Lottery draw count: 1

Main quest progress: 0]

"It seems collecting Poneglyphs also rewards you with lottery chances. So, I have three chances to draw now," Mashiro muttered to herself. "What?" Robin asked, somewhat puzzled.

"It's nothing, you can keep watching. I'm leaving now," Mashiro said softly, then turned and left.

"How strange," Robin muttered to herself, watching Mashiro's departing figure. Mashiro arrived at the entrance of the royal tomb, only to find Vivi waiting quietly. "Aren't you going to the banquet?" Mashiro asked softly.

"You're the star of the banquet. If you're not here, what's the point of the banquet?" Vivi said with a smile. "That's true," Mashiro said softly.

"Mashiro." Vivi suddenly called out seriously. "Hmm?" Mashiro looked at Vivi with some confusion.

"I want to dance for you." Vivi said, opening her arms and smiling brightly. The girl's heart began to pound.

“I’m honored.” Looking at Vivi, Mashiro replied with a smile.

Chapter Twenty-Nine: The Seven Warlords of the Sea

When attending the banquet, Weiwei changed into a white tulle dress. The dress was gorgeous, with a simple yet elegant feel. It could be said that Weiwei's temperament changed completely after wearing this dress.

As Vivi turned her body, her white gauze dress fluttered in the wind, and although there was no music, she was still beautiful and charming.

As the evening breeze blew, her sea-blue hair danced in a hazy dance, and Mashiro gently clapped her hands.

Although she had many women by her side, this was the first time someone had danced for her. "Was it beautiful?" Vivi asked, slightly out of breath.

“Very moving, Your Highness the Princess of the Sand Kingdom,” Shinji said with a smile.

"Thank you again, hero of the Sand Kingdom," Vivi said with a radiant smile.

With the liberation of Alabasta, Vivi's personality changed from gloomy to lively.

"Then, I'll go back and change my clothes too." Weiwei said, blushing slightly, as if she had thought of something. "Okay." Zhenbai nodded gently in response.

After Vivi left, Mashiro looked at the twinkling stars in the sky. The desert sky was so pure, a sea of ​​stars shining brightly.

Mashiro gently waved her hands, and starlight condensed to form a star path. Following the star path, Mashiro walked towards the royal city and arrived at the villa that Kobui had specially prepared for her.

Vivi knocked on Mashiro's door with a mix of nervousness and shyness.

The night was still long. The next day.

Three warships arrived at the port of the Kingdom of Alabasta. News of the naval arrival quickly reached the capital city of Alabasta.

The Navy, having learned of the fate of the Alabasta Kingdom, came to arrest the usurper, former Shichibukai Crocodile.

Meanwhile, the Navy will invite the mysterious girl who defeated Crocodile and saved the Alabasta Kingdom to become the new Shichibukai.

Under Kobui's arrangement, Mashiro and the representative sent by the Navy officially met. The representative was "Momousagi" En, a candidate for Navy Admiral.

Vice Admiral of the Marine Headquarters, Mochi. Vice Admiral of the Marine Branch, Smoker.

This time, the Navy is showing great sincerity and taking it very seriously. Excluding Smoker, both Parker and Rat are top talents in the Navy.

In particular, as a candidate for general, she basically no longer needs to participate in matters concerning lieutenant general, and her visit is also due to her relationship with Lieutenant General Tsuru.

With Mashiro's arrival, Sono looked at the seemingly harmless and beautiful girl in front of her and wondered why she was the one who defeated Crocodile. Was she the dangerous being that Tsuru-nee-san had mentioned?

This isn't just a case of judging a book by its cover; she genuinely didn't sense any domineering aura in Mashiro.

"Hello, I am Vice Admiral Tairai from the Marine Headquarters, this is Admiral Candidate Momousagi, and this is Vice Admiral Smoker from the Branch Office," Tairai introduced.

Although Kudos is ranked first among the three in terms of strength and status, in terms of professionalism and the qualities of a naval officer, Mosquito is undoubtedly the best, which is why the brother specially sent Mosquito over.

"Hello, it's an honor to meet you all. My name is Mashiro," Mashiro replied with a smile. "Where's Tashigi?" Smoker asked coldly as soon as Mashiro finished speaking.

"Sergeant Tashigi is currently in the main city, completely unharmed. Lieutenant General Smoker can go and see for himself in a little while," Mashiro said softly.

"Since Sergeant Tashigi is alright, let's get down to business. According to the Marine Headquarters' assessment, Miss Mashiro, you are not an extremely evil person. Therefore, on Vice Admiral Tsuru's advice, we are inviting you to join the Seven Warlords of the Sea. Once you join the Seven Warlords, your previous act of trespassing into the Marine branch and kidnapping the Marine branch sergeant can be forgiven," Waist Rat continued.

“It’s an honor,” Mashiro replied with a smile.

“Then, please bring your crew and come with us to Naval Headquarters for registration,” Waist Rat said calmly.

As far as the Navy is concerned, almost no one likes the Seven Warlords of the Sea, since they are ultimately just a group of vicious pirates.

Therefore, Waist Rat was just handling this as a formality; if Mashiro refused, the three of them would arrest her on the spot.

“I understand,” Mashiro said softly, glancing lightly at the three people in front of her. [Name: Sono (Momoto)]

Gender: Female Age: 28

Faction: Navy

Three types of Haki: Armament Haki, Observation Haki

Weapon: Jin Kunluo Height: 190cm Luck Value: 60 Recognition Level: 0 [Name: Rat]

Gender: Male Age: 44

Faction: Navy

Three types of Haki: Armament Haki, Observation Haki

Height: 251cm, Luck Value: 55, Agreement: 0

[Name: Smoker]

Gender: Male Age: 34 Faction: Navy

Devil Fruit Ability: Logia-type Smoke-Smoke Fruit; Three-color Haki: Armament Haki, Observation Haki

Luck value: 60 Approval rating: 0

Mashiro gently waved her hand, and the glass statue that had sealed Crocodile flew over. "Then he's yours to handle," Mashiro said calmly.

Upon seeing the glass statue, both the Waist Rat and Smoker became serious.

They now truly realized that the seemingly harmless girl in front of them had recently defeated one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.