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

"So, given that we have such good broadcasting infrastructure, why couldn't we use it before?"

Inside the royal palace in Albana, Link looked at Cobra, who was bowing and apologizing to the radio Den Den Mushi, and shook his head helplessly.

...county.

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114 This is a miracle!! The king is truly innocent!!

In the original version, the important speech Vivi gave when bidding farewell to the Straw Hat Pirates was broadcast nationwide via a small Den Den Mushi.

This shows that the basic radio telephone system is quite well-developed in this country.

Even if some countries are severely damaged by war and natural disasters, rebuilding a radio den Den Mushi station is still perfectly feasible.

At this moment, the king, who was called a sinner, delivered a speech, and even in the most difficult circumstances, his people were determined to set up equipment and pay attention to this important moment.

"With such favorable conditions, they didn't take advantage of them, nor did they explain to the people, but just sat and watched the people suffer and the rebel army take shape..."

Although Link didn't say anything, his eyes revealed a hint of meaning as he looked at Bell and Jaka, the two roughnecks standing with their hands in their pockets.

Yes, they possess all the virtues such as loyalty, courage, dedication, and the spirit of sacrificing everything to protect others.

However, when it comes to governing a country... perhaps all their governing abilities are focused on combat.

Even Icarus, who was seemingly dead but not quite, was not very good at governing.

A truly sensible minister would abandon the country and the king to infiltrate the enemy's stronghold with the princess... It's unbelievable that he could even think of such a thing!

The saying "A son of a wealthy family should not sit under a dangerous roof" is a principle that even children who studied history in Link's previous life knew, but in Alabasta...

It's not that these people governed the country poorly; a benevolent and wise monarch is far better than a tyrannical and incompetent ruler like Valbo.

However, Link felt like they were working with a makeshift crew, appearing very unprofessional.

That's completely unprofessional!

Therefore, Link briefly conceived a plan... never mind, let's not bother conceiving one.

Given the extremely simple and honest nature of the many people in the One Piece world, overthinking and doing too much would actually be a bad thing.

Let's just go for the simplest, most direct, and most impactful approach possible!

Thus, Cobra appeared this time, bowing deeply to the Den Den Mushi and apologizing to the people of the whole country.

It must be said that the effect is quite good!

"Your Majesty the King!!"

Although the people could not see Cobra bowing, they could still tell what he was doing by observing his actions and appearance on the radio.

After the king apologized, some citizens were immediately moved to tears and shouted out their trust in the king.

Another group firmly believes that Cobra is just putting on a show. They are all suffering from natural disasters and man-made calamities, and they feel that everything is Cobra's fault.

More often than not, they hesitated, wondering whether they should trust Cobra again.

After all, Cobra had hurt them deeply over the past three years, but before that he was indeed a kind and benevolent king who loved his people like his own children.

While these people were wavering back and forth there?

Then the Den Den Mushi looked up and slowly opened its mouth.

"My lords, it was my dereliction of duty as king that I failed to handle the problems that occurred within the kingdom in a timely manner. I will do my utmost to make amends from now on!"

The Den Den Mushi's tone was exceptionally sincere: "Our country is currently experiencing a near-universal drought, and the lack of water has caused unimaginable damage to everyone's lives."

"Regarding the dancing fans appearing in the capital, I have found out that someone deliberately framed us."

"The real mastermind behind this wants to instigate a civil war in Alabasta in order to achieve his ulterior motives."

Cobra spoke slowly there, while inside the palace, Jaka and Bel simultaneously looked at Link.

"Is it really alright to say that, Mr. Link?"

"if not?"

Link shrugged. "The people are simple and honest; as long as you sincerely explain the reasons, they will naturally understand..."

At this point, he laughed again, "Of course, this applies to countries like your Alabasta, where royalty has always been exceptionally kind and benevolent to its people."

"If it were any other country with oppressive rule, the people would have lost trust in the royal family long ago."

"Therefore, even though three years have passed since King Cobra explained the whole story, the reputation of the Nefertari royal family still resonated with and earned the trust of some citizens."

"As long as there are some people who believe this, then our next plans and actions will be perfectly fine."

Link said, then looked at the series of props he had taken out and prepared, and chuckled.

The facts are just as Link said.

After Kobra finished explaining the situation, throughout the towns and cities of Alabasta...

"So the king was framed!!"

"I knew the king couldn't possibly do something like that!!"

"Is this really the truth?!"

Those simple-minded people who still believed in the king's innocence suddenly realized the truth and spread the word.

Even though many people still believe this is just a hypocritical king's empty talk, it doesn't stop many others from still supporting and believing in him.

With the support and backing of this group, as long as Cobra enacts some effective policies, the current situation in the Kingdom of Alabasta can be improved.

Then all the previous complaints, grievances, resentment and criticisms of Cobra will be completely reversed.

As the saying goes, "Where there is love, there is also strict discipline."

The reason they are so dissatisfied with Cobra now is precisely because his previous image was too good, and they had too many expectations of Cobra.

When their expectations cannot be met, they can only vent their inner malice.

However, Cobra's words rekindled their hope.

As long as Cobra doesn't disappoint them again, the issue of public sentiment in Alabasta will no longer cause any trouble for the country.

Even those citizens who still harbor resentment towards Cobra will gradually change their attitudes under the influence of these citizens who have reversed their stance.

That way, once Crocodile's true identity as the mastermind is revealed, neither the rebel army nor the popular uprisings will be a problem.

And how to prevent these citizens from being disappointed again...

Cobra also glanced at Link subconsciously, pausing particularly at the props in Link's hands.

Having witnessed the effects of these props before, he felt incredibly confident!

"We will absolutely not allow the mastermind behind this to achieve their goal. Here, I, Nefertari Cobra, on behalf of the Nefertari royal family, declare to everyone: I guarantee that we will get you through this drought!!"

King Cobra's resounding speech once again shook many of his people.

Even the citizens who were initially skeptical and disbelieving began to waver.

They all wanted to hear what Cobra had to say next, and how to solve the kingdom's current problems!

"Next, regarding the most pressing issue of drought, we have found an effective way to stop the drought!!"

Kobra's confidence surged at the mention of this, his voice brimming with barely concealed excitement and joy: "About an hour from here, or even earlier, a nationwide downpour will begin!!" "Residents, please prepare to receive the rain!!!"

He suppressed his joy and announced it loudly.

boom! !

After Cobra finished speaking, all the citizens who heard his speech were shocked.

Their first thought was whether the king was joking with them.

It's important to know that Alabasta is a huge inland island, with a vast area and deserts.

For the entire country to experience rain at the same time is a feat that has never been achieved in the past eight hundred years.

In fact, this is an impossible situation to achieve.

But King Cobra claims he can do it?!

"This is a miracle!!"

In the ruins of the city of Yuba, Kosha's father, Doto, leaned on a shovel, tears streaming down his face.

"The King is truly innocent!!"

His voice was hoarse, and he was overwhelmed with emotion.

If this impossible thing were to happen, it would mean that God was truly responding to Cobra's call and blessing this country.

Cobra was truly framed and wronged!

This is absolutely a powerful morale booster for his people who are willing to believe in him!

At this moment, on the vast desert of Santorini, the two figures that had been advancing also stopped in their tracks.

"What do you think?"

Crocodile, puffing on a cigar, the wisps of smoke obscuring his scarred face, spoke in a deep voice.

"If what King Cobra said will come true..."

Robin, holding the Den Den Mushi and having heard everything Cobra had said, calmly said:

"Then this king will regain the hearts of the people, and the cohesion of the country and its people will be even greater than it was three years ago, and his prestige will be even greater."

"The people will believe that everything that has happened in the past three years was caused by a mastermind behind the scenes. At that time, your plan to seize the country might be thwarted, boss..."

Robin didn't finish her sentence, but Crocodile clearly understood her meaning, and his expression darkened.

"This country was never my target?"

Crocodile sneered, "I'm only interested in [Pluto]."

"But given that this country is now in a situation where it is almost certain to perish, what exactly gave Cobra such confidence that he dared to make such a declaration?"

"Moreover, it is almost impossible to make the entire country rain at the same time."

“I want to see what he’s going to do, and…”

Crocodile couldn't help but let out a cold snort at the end:

"I'm also very curious, what other tricks does he have up his sleeve?!"

After saying that, his body turned into sand and drifted away.

Robin remained, continuing her leisurely pace forward.

"The trump card that gives Cobra such confidence is the ability to bring rain to the entire country at the same time..."

For some reason, the image of Link suddenly appeared in Robin's mind.

Not only during their first meeting, but also later, when he trapped them all underground, he glanced back before leaving.

She remembered that Link was still so calm and composed back then, as if he didn't take the danger at all. "Is it you?"

Robin muttered to herself, and then she heard Cobra's announcement again from the Den Den Mushi:

"Fellow citizens, from this day forward, we will no longer have to worry about water supply!!"

"If any place is short of water, it will rain very quickly!!"

"And if you're unwilling to accept rainwater, we'll send every city inexhaustible taps with a continuous water supply!!" What a joke!

If Cobra's words at the beginning were quite shocking, there was still a sliver of possibility.

However, his next words made many of his opponents sneer and begin to criticize him for being delusional.

Are they still half asleep and spouting nonsense, or are they deliberately misleading the public by telling such lies to gain support?! This is utterly impossible in their eyes!!

"This does sound incredible, but I swear on my royal honor and integrity, I am not joking!!"

As if guessing what these people were thinking, Cobra continued earnestly.

"Furthermore, if any of you citizens do not believe me, you are welcome to come to my capital, Albana, to verify this. Here, I welcome every citizen to come and examine the accuracy of my statement above!"

His tone was even more arrogant than that of the group of questioners.

"That concludes this speech. Please wait patiently for the results in one hour!"

After saying that, Kobra hung up the phone.

Those who sneered: "..."