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

After the riots broke out in the country, no effective action was taken.

Such a royal family may be merciful, but...

"It just seems a bit too useless."

These words were too hurtful, so Link kept them to himself and didn't say them aloud.

Vivi could only manage a forced smile; it was truly difficult to judge the public's opinion of this princess.

"So, the root of the problem lies with Crocodile, right?"

While Sanji was thinking about the problem, he lit a cigarette for himself first.

"He's outwardly playing the hero to gain followers, and secretly setting up a clandestine criminal organization to frame you, inciting national turmoil and rebellion." He exhaled a puff of smoke. "In short, once Crocodile is dealt with, all the problems will be solved, right?"

"If you analyze it that way, that's indeed the case."

Nami nodded slightly.

"As long as we cut him down (knock him out), there won't be any problems."

Luffy and Zoro, these two guys who think very simply, only had this one thought in their minds.

However, this is also a very direct, crude, and easiest way to solve the problem.

Of course, this is also almost the most difficult route.

"If we can quell the rebellion without fighting, let the people know Crocodile's true colors, and then drive Baroque Works out, that would be even better."

Vivi also sat down and hugged her legs, still clinging to unrealistic fantasies.

She was still unwilling to face reality until Luffy's words in Yuba, "There's no war where no one dies," finally woke her up.

They thus become aware of the harshness of reality and mature.

Before the New World, Luffy was actually quite wise, and he understood very practical principles.

In some ways, he is even similar to Shinnosuke Nohara, being equally sensible and gentle.

However, he and Shin-chan are almost opposite extremes in most aspects of their personalities...

Link thought of these things, then shook his head, trying to banish them.

"It's not that easy to make everything go your way."

Link walked over to Vivi and patted her on the shoulder.

The latter looked up, "Is there really no possibility? Even stopping the rebellion would be better than nothing..."

"Yeah, Link!!"

Na Mei seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly clapped her hands:

"Do you have any items that can stop this war? Like an item like the [Stop War Machines]?!"

Upon hearing this, Vivi's eyes also shone with hope as she looked at Link with longing.

"【Stop War Machines】Of course I don't have any here. Do you think I'm a god who can conjure up whatever gadgets I want?"

Link was also somewhat speechless.

However, when he saw the look in Weiwei's eyes change from expectation and hope to disappointment and dejection...

Link paused, then continued, "However, I have some tools that can indeed make it easier and more convenient for us to resolve this matter." His eyes gleamed. "Not all problems and troubles require a real battle to solve."

"You should know that some troubles and problems can be easily resolved invisibly."

"That battlefield without gunpowder might become even more terrifying."

He seemed to have thought of something (about Wang Hao), and a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Is that so?!"

Although the others didn't quite understand what Link meant, for some reason, when everyone saw Link's confident smile, they all felt a sense of peace and no longer had any anxiety or worries.

With Link around, almost any problem can be solved.

"So what are you planning to do?!"

Luffy, who was teasing Bon Clay there, also looked up and asked a question.

"Such a violent rebellion within a superpower like this cannot be easily resolved through mere verbal persuasion."

Sanji also said something.

Just two days ago, they saw in the newspapers that 200,000 royal soldiers had defected and surrendered to the rebels within the kingdom of Alabasta.

The scale of this rebellion is so large that it cannot be resolved simply by reasoning with the people.

The reason for this situation, with so many royal troops and rebels, is partly due to Crocodile sending Baroque Works agents to infiltrate and stir up trouble.

On the other hand, there is the great distrust of the king and the royal family by this group of foolish... simple people.

At this point, mere words will not suffice.

To stop the war and thwart Crocodile's plot, the only option is to use a drastic measure.

The first point is the simplest, most brutal, and most direct method: defeat Crocodile, and all the problems will be solved.

Or rather, it's about letting the sky rain at the right time so that the people in the desert region, who have a special faith in rain, can calm down and listen to Vivi's explanation.

In addition, decisive evidence can be presented to prove that this is an outright conspiracy by ambitious individuals, thus allowing everyone to recognize the reality.

There are three paths, and none of them are easy to take.

but--

"Let me try it out first."

Link explained to everyone with a smile.

"I happen to have some props that can be used, let's see if they can come in handy."

Thank you all for your support and love. I've also seen many opinions from experienced readers and will seriously consider the upcoming plot. Thank you for your valuable feedback!

099 Landing! 【Aiskimo Baby Bottle】!! The so-called 【Traveling Guy】

Ultimately, if all actions fail to achieve their goal, then battle is the only option.

So before the battle, you can try the other methods first.

"If it works, that would be great. If it doesn't work, we'll still have to fight anyway, so we won't lose either way."

"and……"

Link pondered, his eyes flickering slightly. "I happen to have a few suitable items on hand?"

"Is that so?!"

Hearing Link's humble words, the group automatically assumed that he was 100% confident, saying things like, "Don't worry about anything," "Leave it to me," and "I'll take care of it all."

They all nodded in agreement and breathed a sigh of relief.

As expected of Link, he's as reliable as ever.

Knowing that Link had a plan in mind, the group remained calm and prepared to conserve their energy to face their upcoming opponent.

They've been far too quiet since they entered the Grand Line.

Whiskey Hill, Little Garden, Drum Island...

It's time for them to have a bigger stage to make their voices heard on this waterway.

They've been silent for far too long. Putting everything else aside, the bounty posters should at least have some more amounts and names added.

And so, the group of people straightened their backs and headed confidently toward the huge island whose outline was already faintly visible.

Alabasta, a superpower in the first half of the Grand Line.

Its land area can no longer be described as a simple island; it has many cities and ports, making it almost comparable to an inland area.

It has many unique cities, as well as local flora and fauna.

This has created the unique local customs and traditions, allowing first-time visitors to fully experience the charm of this desert country.

The largest port town for imports and exports in Alabasta is called Rapeseed Flower.

This is the town with the most contact with the outside world, so you can see all kinds of people from the sea in this city.

Following Vivi's advice, Link and Luffy landed in a secluded corner nearby, officially setting foot on this land.

"Wow, it's so lively here!!"

Luffy held his hand up above his eyes, his palm forming a fist. "So many people!!"

His eyes shone as he looked at the diverse crowd at the port.

They were very eager to try it out and experience the hustle and bustle of the market.

Yes, there are already quite a few vendors selling their wares near the port, and their business seems to be doing very well.

"Wow, is this the legendary desert country?!"

Aside from Luffy, Sanji was undoubtedly the most excited and unable to contain himself.

At this moment, he was breathing heavily like an ox, his eyes sparkling with pink bubbles as he watched the women coming and going on the street.

As we all know, the weather in desert countries is very hot, so naturally, the clothes people wear are not very thick.

For some women, this weather is the perfect time to show off their style.

They were all there, one by one. 607's outfit was full of exotic flair, like something out of ancient Arabia, revealing her slender waist. Every glance and smile she gave her was captivating.

"I feel like I'm going to die..."

Sanji clutched his chest, "I was killed by Cupid's arrows from these pretty ladies!!"

"Beautiful ladies, I absolutely adore you all!!"

A group of people collectively ignored the blond kappa who was overflowing with affection.

That said, if you put Sanji, Brook, Master Roshi, Jiraiya, Shinnosuke Nohara, Kogoro Mouri, and Brock the Pokémon with his squinty eyes together, there would definitely be a different kind of chemistry.

These people might even have a lot in common.

Link thought to himself, then looked at Chopper next to him, who was slurring his words and looked like he was about to collapse.

"Are you alright, Chopper? Are you okay?"

Chopper, who should have been more excited and curious than Luffy, eager to explore the island since it was his first time on the outside world, actually froze as soon as he stepped ashore.

"It's too hot here..."

Chopper kept sticking his tongue out, and his forehead under his hat was covered in sweat.

He covered his nose with his two little hooves: "And there was a smell in the air that I really didn't like."

The pungent smell, which he had never experienced before, made his nose very uncomfortable.

"It must be perfume..."

Vivi explained, "The most famous specialty of the rapeseed flower port is the desert perfume made here, which is very popular among women."

"Yes, he is also loved by the Color Knight."

Zoro looked at Sanji, who was sniffing the air with his nose sticking out, as if he wanted to float away in bliss, and mercilessly complained.

"It's so uncomfortable, so hot..."

Chopper, on the other hand, felt uncomfortable all over.

His fur coat was warm enough that he could wear only a small pair of shorts in the freezing, snowy environment of Drum Island.

But in this desert country, his fur became a burden.

Here, please use this.

Seeing how upset Chopper was, Link casually took out something.

It looked like an ordinary baby bottle, with a nipple at the opening.

The only difference was that inside the bottle, there seemed to be tiny, sparkling snowflakes and ice crystals floating around.

It's like a snowflake inside a glass marble, with a snowy landscape inside.

"This is an Eskimo baby bottle, you can try it."

Link handed the baby bottle prop to Chopper.