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

This was a situation that the benevolent king did not wish to see.

“Therefore, once the people’s water problem and the rebel army’s rebellion are solved, and Crocodile is defeated, this country will be completely saved.” Link looked at Cobra and said, “Am I right, Your Majesty?”

"Um……"

Cobra nodded slightly. He had reached the same conclusion after several meetings with his ministers regarding the first two questions.

Finding the problems and symptoms is easy; the difficulty lies in figuring out how to solve them.

Leave these problems to me.

Just as Cobra was feeling troubled, Link suddenly spoke up.

Meeting Cobra's astonished gaze, Link slowly said:

"Since we've entrusted the main task of dealing with Crocodile to our captain, let me, the first mate, handle the remaining two side issues."

Link's eyes gleamed slightly. "I promised Vivi I would help her out of her current predicament."

“Yes, Dad, back at sea, Link also said that he happened to have some tools to deal with our current situation…”

While Cobra was lost in thought, Vivi reached out and touched her father's shoulder.

"Let him handle the kingdom's problems..."

Vivi looked up at Link, her eyes filled with trust.

"I believe him!!"

As Jakka and Bell listened silently, they could feel Princess Vivi's unwavering trust in Link.

Although they hadn't had much contact with these pirates, Link's behavior still earned them a slight liking.

At Princess Vivi's insistence, and considering the [all-purpose faucet] that Karoo had previously delivered, what could they do?

They are also willing to give some trust.

"That's it..."

Cobra raised his head and looked at his strong daughter, the one he had been working undercover for so long, enduring hardships and constantly facing danger from the enemy...

Even her own daughter has found a viable solution for her country and for herself.

Even if he wasn't sure if it would work, Weiwei had already gone to such lengths, so what reason did he, as her father, have not to trust her?

"it is good!"

Having figured everything out, Cobra nodded emphatically to Link under Vivi's delighted gaze.

“Mr. Link, the prop master, then the kingdom's problems are in your hands.”

King Cobra made such a serious request.

Leave it to me.

Link smiled and agreed, then looked at Vivi.

Their eyes met in mid-air, but Weiwei quickly looked away as if nothing had happened.

Link simply smiled, his meaning clear without a word.

The widespread use of dancing powder has led to drought affecting much of Alabasta.

Many of the people suffering here collapsed to the ground, some letting out mournful roars.

After a group of individuals with leadership qualities and abilities stepped forward, the country's largest insurgent organization emerged.

The rebels' stronghold, Catoleia.

"Our military equipment is now fully prepared!!"

In a secluded office somewhere in the city, all the leaders of the rebel army gathered together, excitedly reporting on their work.

"How many people are there?"

"They're all incredibly motivated!!"

"What about logistics and supplies?!"

"Rest assured, we will absolutely not let our soldiers live the miserable lives they endured under that bastard king!"

"Where are the weapons and equipment?!"

"We've received effective reinforcements. Although we're still somewhat behind, we're more than capable of launching a counterattack!"

The rebel leaders, responsible for various aspects, were exchanging ideas and making final preparations for the war.

The general in charge of weapons and equipment remarked with emotion:

"It's as if God is helping us; we've really encountered a lot of lucky things lately."

"The weapons, though somewhat outdated, are still quite difficult to acquire. Fortunately, a company called Baroque seems to be facing some crisis, and they're struggling to acquire the weapons they have."

The anxiety of splitting the bill allowed us to snag such a huge bargain!

His words resonated with many, who echoed his sentiments:

"That's right! This is a sign that even the heavens are going to dethrone that bastard king!!"

"That person only cares about his own pleasure and life, completely disregarding the lives of us ordinary people!!"

"How could someone like that be fit to be king?!"

"We must pull him off the throne and make him taste the bitter fruit of our suffering!!"

A group of people were speaking out indignantly.

However, as the conversation drew to a close, the tone of voice gradually lowered, and everyone turned to look at the person sitting in the main seat who remained silent.

The figure had short, choppy, dark tea-green hair, a noticeable scar above his left eye, and wore a long reddish-brown trench coat, a dark green belt, orange gloves, and carried an extremely long sword on his back.

He seemed to be the leader of the rebel generals and soldiers, sitting in the main seat as if deep in thought.

"Kousha..."

The man sitting closest to Kosa, wearing goggles, spoke up to remind him.

"I'm fine, Kaby"

Kou Sha shook his head, meeting the concerned gaze of his childhood friend.

"I was just thinking about some things."

His palms were rubbing against his legs.

Both he and Kabi were members of the "Sand Party," a team they formed when they were young. He was the leader, and the blue-haired girl was the vice-leader.

It was thanks to Vivi that he often went to the palace to play when he was young, and witnessed firsthand King Cobra's style of doing things. Kind, tolerant, and an absolutely good monarch.

In fact, from the very beginning, when Kosa heard that Kobra was using dancing powder and disregarding the lives of the people, he didn't believe it at all.

Subsequently, in order to prove the king's innocence and investigate the cause of the matter, he led his Sandsong crew on a journey.

During his travels, he witnessed the devastation of the land and cities, and saw the tragic plight of countless disaster victims and refugees struggling to survive.

When the country is in great turmoil, all sorts of monsters and demons emerge.

During the journey, I couldn't bear to see bad people taking advantage of the chaos. I intervened a few times along the way and gained the trust of many people.

Then, in a daze, three years passed, and he became the leader of the strongest rebel force in the entire country.

Even having held this position, and having witnessed countless sorrows, partings, and deaths, Koza, while angered by the state of the country...

Deep down, I still believe that the king of this country, Cobra, has some unspeakable difficulties, or that this is not the result he wanted, and there must be other hidden truths behind it.

It was precisely because of this that Cobra still hesitated even when the final offensive was about to begin.

He wanted to find the king and get to the bottom of things...

It's hard to imagine that the leader of the country's largest rebel army, who was preparing for a final offensive, would actually try to communicate with the king, who was on the opposing side...

One has to say, was he too naive and idealistic, or did he think this war was too childish?!

That's exactly what he did in the original version. As the leader, instead of protecting his own safety, he went to confront King Cobra directly.

As a result, he was shot twice by the king, who was actually Mr. 2 in disguise, and was seriously wounded...

Frankly, his actions really make one question whether he is a qualified leader.

However, judging from the current situation, he has the qualities of a leader, and he has the demeanor of a leader just by sitting there.

Moreover, during this period, he has demonstrated strong organizational and mobilization capabilities, and enjoys high prestige among the people.

"Kousha, give the order! Raze the royal palace in Albana to the ground!!"

A tall man with only a left hand and half a shoulder said in a deep voice.

His name was Farafora, one of the rebel soldiers serving alongside Koza. He had lost his right hand and a section of his shoulder in battle while protecting Koza.

'Yes, give the order, Chief!'

"Go and find that damned king!!"

"He must give the people of the whole country an explanation!!!"

After Farafora finished speaking, the crowd was immediately agitated, and the voices of condemnation rose one after another.

Kosa, seated at the head of the table, frowned slightly.

Such fervor and noise were not the situation he wanted to see.

Even if they eventually succeed in defeating the king's army, their subordinates will likely find it difficult to control their emotions and may do something bad.

Just as Kosha was about to gently reprimand them and quell their agitation...

"Chief! We have the latest intelligence!!"

Just then, a chubby little girl burst in with a Den Den Mushi (a type of electric telephone device), speaking in an unusually urgent tone.

She is Little Turtle, and like Kaby, she has been hanging out with Koza since childhood. She is also a member of the Sandsquad and a staunch confidante of Koza.

Therefore, Kosa did not blame her for her rude intrusion.

"What happened?"

He asked this question, and before Kame could explain, the Den Den Mushi in her hand rang automatically.

"I am King Cobra..."

The Den Den Mushi transformed into a head of medium-length black hair and spoke in a serious, deep voice.

That tone and expression—it really is Cobra!!

Kou Sha's expression shifted, and he immediately sat up straight.

Not only him, but all the cadres below him also tensed up.

"It's that bastard king..."

Some people were still gritting their teeth after hearing Cobra's voice.

However, even those who harbored great hostility and hatred towards Cobra fell silent after saying this.

They wanted to hear what this bastard king had to say next.

Then the Den Den Mushi continued speaking in a seemingly serious manner:

“I have already said it once before, but in case some citizens did not hear it or do not understand certain points (your king), I will repeat what I said before.” Cobra said slowly, “This country is currently experiencing an unprecedented crisis, and as king, I have failed to handle it well, and instead, the problem has become more and more serious.”

"This is my dereliction of duty. Here, I apologize to all my people. I'm sorry, everyone!!"

After saying that, the Den Den Mushi also lowered its head, as if the person on the other end of the phone was also bowing.

Den Den Mushi's actions were not only noticed by Kosa and other rebels, but also by many others in various cities outside the city, and were seen by even more people.

The king, who had long been criticized, made a rare public announcement to the whole country, which gradually attracted more and more people to listen.

Pshaw, what a pretentious pose!

Some people scoffed at this, even cursing under their breath, deeply resenting Kobra.

Great! The king is finally going to make a move!

Those who still held hope for Cobra and firmly believed in the king's innocence, such as Cobra's father, Doto, who was digging day and night in the ruins of Yuba to find water, suddenly brightened up, straightened his body, and wanted to listen to the king's words.

At this moment, in every town and city of this country, wherever there are people living, everyone is listening to Cobra's speech through Den Den Mushi (snail phone).

Whether they like him, believe in him, hate him, or despise him, everyone wants to see what this controversial king has to say.