The Great Voyage: The Props Master on the Straw Hat Ship

"Hahahahaha!!"

Suddenly, two completely different cries rang out in the sky.

Both Jakka and Bell looked up at the same time, while Cobra had a loving smile on his face.

Among the figures that gradually appeared in the sky, he saw the blue-haired figure he had been worrying about day and night.

Whoosh! !

The series of figures in the sky fell rapidly to the ground in a freefall motion.

"I'm going to die! I'm going to die!!"

Usopp was there, foaming at the mouth and shouting.

Before he could even shout "Link, think of a way!", he suddenly felt his body become light.

Just as they were about to land, the red arrows miraculously neutralized their gravity, making them float to the ground in a way that would make even Newton turn in his grave.

"Safe landing!!"

Link, who served as both the launch officer and operator for this mission, delivered a satisfactory result.

"Hahaha, that was so much fun! I wish we could do it again!!"

Luffy, on the other hand, was in high spirits and showed no signs of discomfort; he even wanted to do it twice more.

Nami, Chopper, and Usopp, who were already unsteady on their feet behind him, were panting heavily, still shaken.

"We've arrived, Vivi."

Link kindly reminded her, still holding his Vivi.

"oh oh!"

Weiwei seemed to belatedly realize what was happening, and quickly let go of his hand, her face slightly flushed.

I have to say, the feeling of protecting Link like this, feeling his strong muscles... is really quite nice.

"This is... the Royal Palace Flower Garden?!"

While savoring the feeling from just now, Weiwei curiously looked around at her surroundings.

Then, the familiar surroundings and the flowers and plants made her pause slightly.

Until that familiar voice, which she had heard since childhood, rang out beside her.

“Weiwei!!”

Vivi's body trembled instantly.

Turning around, he saw his father, the king, looking at him with great satisfaction beside the stunned Jaka and Bel.

"Father!!"

Vivi's eyes filled with tears, and she immediately ran forward to express the longing between father and daughter after not seeing each other for so long.

It created a deeply moving atmosphere of father and daughter reuniting.

Jakka and Bell were also moved and wanted to wipe away their tears.

However, as ministers, they could not lose their rationality along with the king when he became emotional.

He quickly walked towards Luffy, Link, and the rest of the Straw Hat Pirates.

They absolutely could not delay such an important guest.

Thus, the Straw Hat Pirates and Vivi, the runaway princess of Alabasta, successfully reunited in Albana, the capital of this country!! Meanwhile, on the other side, in the Santorini Desert.

"What's wrong, Nico Robin?!"

Crocodile, walking ahead with the air of a tyrant, uttered these words without turning back.

"nothing."

Robin withdrew his gaze from the rain and replied calmly.

Still haven't caught up?

Did it really perish underwater like that?

[Props Maker], Link...

The setting sun cast long shadows of the two people walking across the open field.

One was domineering and ambitious, while the other seemed rather lonely and desolate...

Occasionally, a few deceptive birds that had managed to escape the sticky substance with great difficulty would fly by in the sky, emitting frustrated cries.

This further emphasizes the vastness of the world and the insignificance of the individual.

"I'm so sorry, due to the suddenness of the situation, this is all I can offer you..."

Food was being continuously brought into a side room of the Albanian Royal Palace.

King Cobra spoke with a hint of apology to Luffy and his crew, who were enjoying their meal at a small table.

"After the rebellion is over, I will formally invite you all to the hall to properly thank you for sending Weiwei to me!"

"It's okay, uncle!!"

Luffy ate large mouthfuls of meat with bones while saying this without any concern.

"We're ally with Vivi, and I really want to blast that awful Crocodile away!!"

"That's right, that's right!!"

Usopp swallowed a piece of lobster meat and echoed,

"Our purpose in coming here is to deal with that hypocrite... Hey, Luffy, did you steal my meat?!"

"Uh huh!!!"

Jakka and Bell, who were sitting with him, were speechless.

"Hey, is this guy really the captain?"

Jakka covered his mouth with his hand and whispered to Bell:

"Why do I feel like those two over there look more like captains?!"

His gaze was fixed on Link, who appeared polite and well-mannered but ate quite quickly.

And there was Zoro, gulping down drinks and drinking heartily.

This magnanimity and boldness made Jakka feel that Link and Zoro were more like captains than Luffy.

"Actually, I feel the same way you do..."

Bell took a sip of his drink and said the same thing.

He had the same feeling when he first met the Straw Hat crew.

The table was a mess of cups and plates; Chopper had never been to such a table before. Invited by the king to dine, he was eating voraciously, as if he wanted to try everything.

Beside him was Sanji, the blond-haired boy with eyes gleaming, fawning over the pretty waitress who was serving the food.

And Luffy and Usopp, who were fooling around there, ended up disturbing Nami, and both of them got hit by a heavy punch.

唔?

Well, it can only be said that both Jakka and Bell's suspicions are justified.

They exchanged a knowing glance, then fell silent.

If it weren't for Princess Vivi's guarantee and their trust in her, they really wouldn't have been able to resist questioning Luffy and Link.

This doesn't seem like they're here to help in a fight; it looks more like they're here for a vacation!

"that……"

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, Cobra finally spoke:

"Though it may be impolite, may I ask how you intend to help us resolve the rebellion within the kingdom?"

"Of course, we just blasted Crocodile away!!"

Luffy replied quite matter-of-factly.

"I think His Majesty the King probably wants to know how to do it specifically, right?"

Nami was speechless for a moment, then turned to Link.

Well, when it comes to foreign negotiations, it's best to leave it to reliable people who are at least reasonably clear-headed.

Luffy should just be a mascot.

This was Nami's own thought, and she was even secretly relieved.

Even with Link around, otherwise, with Luffy being such a fool and the other guys being equally unreliable, who knows what would have happened on this ship, such as dealing with foreign affairs like they are now.

Maybe they'll all end up on you. By then, you'll be exhausted from worrying so much that you might even grow gray hairs!

Thank goodness Link was there!!

Looking at that reliable figure, Nami sighed in her heart once again.

"The main culprit behind this rebellion lies with Crocodile, so we've entrusted him to our captain to deal with. That's what our captain wants to say."

Link said this with a smile.

As soon as Link spoke, Cobra felt his eyes light up and couldn't help but sit up straighter.

It wasn't that Link said anything particularly important, but rather that this group had produced someone who spoke clearly and logically, was not seriously ill, and could analyze things seriously.

Cobra, along with Bell and Jaka beside him, couldn't help but nod in agreement.

Well, comparisons are inevitable. Compared to Luffy, Usopp, and others, Link's image is magnified several times over in their minds.

"As for Crocodile, there's no need to worry too much. Whatever his purpose may be, whether it's to control the country or something else, he will definitely come to this palace to harm you, the king."

"So, with our captain here waiting for him, he'll be captured as soon as he arrives...right, Luffy?"

Link looked at Luffy, who nodded vigorously in agreement.

"Leave that annoying guy to me!!!"

His chest thumped and his promises were made with tremendous force.

"Leave Crocodile's invasion to us. And you needn't worry about your personal safety, Your Majesty. As long as we're here, Crocodile won't harm you."

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Link said with a smile, his smile radiating immense confidence.

"Then I'll trouble you."

Cobra nodded earnestly and pleaded.

After saying that, he seemed to remember something, and his expression became hesitant again.

"Your Majesty, besides Crocodile, do you have other concerns?"

Link noticed his hesitation and asked directly.

"Yes, Crocodile is indeed the culprit who must be dealt with, but the kingdom currently faces certain problems..."

King Cobra said with deep concern.

113 The King's Speech! The King is finally about to take action! A nationwide announcement!!

Currently, within the Kingdom of Alabasta, besides Crocodile, the mastermind behind everything, there is also a series of consequences caused by his actions.

The two most obvious problems are that Crocodile's excessive use of dancing powder in Albana has caused all the other cities besides Albana and Rainland to be in a state of drought and water shortage.

Residents who could not survive due to lack of water began to become displaced disaster victims and refugees.

Some of these disaster victims and refugees went to other cities in search of hope for survival, while others came to the capital, Albana, and stood before the royal palace, wanting to ask King Cobra why they and others had suffered such a fate.

The remaining radical refugees, instigated by individuals like the Baroque Works, began to form a rebel army to oppose the country's administration and rule.

It has become an uncontrollable army with hundreds of thousands of personnel, and is Alabasta's second and most serious problem.

Once the rebels launch their final offensive against the capital Albana, a fierce battle with the royal army is inevitable.

At that time, it will not only affect the people in the city, but also push the turmoil and casualties in the country to an unprecedented level.