radicalducati Chapter 100 One day, your naivety will ruin you.
Chapter 100 One day, your naivety will ruin you.
Chapter 100 One day, your naivety will ruin you.
Arubana, the capital of Alabasta.
Inside the palace, King Cobra, as usual, was reviewing documents in his residence.
The entire palace, inside and out, remained as tranquil as ever, seemingly oblivious to the impending danger.
However, upon closer inspection, one would notice that Cobra's expression at the desk was somewhat unusual and tense.
The news her daughter brought home was too shocking...
The culprit behind the drought and internal strife in many parts of Alabasta is none other than Crocodile!
However, they have not organized any defensive forces at all.
"Are we really okay just sitting here and waiting? After all, our opponent is one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!"
Cobra was worried not only about himself, but also about the Baroque Works' attack. If the royal guards and other armed forces were not deployed to the capital in advance, the people in the capital would likely be affected and suffer as well.
"It's alright, Father. Only in this way can we lure the cunning Crocodile into the trap we've woven for him. Trust Mr. Chrollo, he has everything arranged. He is the one who creates miracles."
Vivi spoke with a determined look in her eyes from the shadows.
Hearing his daughter say this, Cobra couldn't help but shift his gaze to the handsome young man with black hair and black eyes next to his daughter, his face filled with emotion.
What a terrifying young man!
Kobra has received the news that has been coming from various places in the past few days.
All the rebel groups in various regions have surrendered. Not only that, these rebels have also admitted their crimes and voluntarily joined the ranks of those working to govern the Alabasta desert.
To Cobra's even greater surprise... it started raining in various parts of the country that had been suffering from drought for years!
Weiwei just kept saying that all of this was caused by the young man in front of her, but she refused to say how he did it!
However, one thing is certain...
It can be said that the man in front of us single-handedly resolved the internal strife that had plagued Alabasta for many years without shedding a drop of blood!
The younger generation is truly formidable...
Just as the two were talking, an unusual change occurred in the courtyard. A gust of dry dust swept by in the wind, and Crocodile's expressionless figure appeared in the courtyard, followed by Robin in a denim miniskirt and Bon Clay in a brown butler's uniform.
Von Clay's leg hair peeked out first, and through the moon gate, he craned his neck to observe the armed forces inside the palace. "The armed forces are lax, looking no different from usual. They don't seem to have noticed that our target is here."
"Heh, of course they won't find out." Crocodile's expression was indifferent, with a hint of sarcasm.
"There's not enough time yet, and Vivi won't be able to get back to the palace in time. Therefore, Kobusa is still unaware that I'm the mastermind."
"They would never have imagined that I would come directly to hunt the king."
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"The BOSS is truly farsighted," von Clay complimented from the side.
"Let's go... I've come to claim what's rightfully mine!"
Crocodile waved his hand dismissively, his tone cold and arrogant, and the three of them slowly walked into the palace.
As soon as the door was opened, the king's butler was terrified at the sight of the three people who had suddenly appeared, and the documents he was holding clattered to the ground.
"Who...who are you?!"
However, what responded to him was two arms that had slowly grown out from behind his neck, binding his shoulders and neck. "Double Bloom - Strengthening - " Robin said softly.
There was a snapping sound—
The butler immediately lost consciousness and collapsed to the ground, unconscious.
Von Clay immediately revealed a cunning smile, skipped forward, and began to grope the butler's body.
Then... his appearance began to change... he became exactly like the butler who had fallen to the ground!
"Good, let's go." Crocodile nodded approvingly, and von Clay walked in front, leading the two straight toward the fourth floor where Cobra was located.
Because of their status as butlers, the three of them did not encounter any obstacles.
Pushing open the door, Cobra, who was sitting in front of the desk, looked up at me with a puzzled expression.
"It's Mr. Crocodile. What can I do for you?"
Then, turning to the butler, he scolded, "Buddy, why didn't you inform us beforehand that Mr. Crocodile was coming?"
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Buddy raised his head, a strange smile playing on his lips, and then, to Cobra's astonishment, transformed back into von Clay's original form.
"What... what?!"
"Surprise—aren't you surprised to see me?" von Clay made an exaggerated expression.
"What are you going to do?!" Cobra exclaimed in astonishment.
Crocodile's lips curled into a smile as he slowly walked up to Cobra, his golden hook lightly touching the table. Looking down at him, he said, "Mr. Cobra, after all these years as king, you're still so naive..."
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"Isn't it obvious why we're here?"
"You...you're not planning a rebellion?!" Cobra's face showed surprise, followed by confusion: "But as a Shichibukai, aren't you a hero of this country? You have prestige and status...what more could you want?"
Crocodile sneered: "You and your people always place your hopes on heroes..."
How pathetic.
"I'm not interested in your throne. What I truly desire... is the whereabouts of the Ancient Weapon, Pluto!"
Crocodile's face revealed an ambitious expression.
"With it, I can reach that 'ultimate sea that no ship can reach'!!"
"Even to establish the strongest military nation capable of rivaling the world government!"
"The ancient weapon Hades?" Cobra asked with a puzzled look. "But I've never heard of such a thing."
"Don't play dumb!" Crocodile slowly leaned down, his golden hooked face almost touching Cobra's.
"As a descendant of that person, how could you not know what Hades is!"
Crocodile grinned cruelly. "I've already ordered someone to plant a bomb somewhere in this city, a bomb powerful enough to level half the capital..."
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His gaze fell on the clock on the wall. "When this clock points to three o'clock, my men will detonate the bomb."
He sneered, looking at Cobra. "What will you choose, Your Majesty? To offer up clues about Hades for the sake of your precious people?"
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"Or will you just stand by and watch as most of the capital, along with your cherished people, are blown to smithereens by me?"
Cobra's eyes widened, his face filled with horror and despair, as he murmured, "This long-suffering nation can no longer withstand any more turmoil!"
Crocodile, seeing his plan succeed, smiled slightly and reached out his hand, slowly approaching Cobra.
At this critical moment.
"About that... my people will handle it~"
"You've already confirmed it, Your Majesty Cobra." A deep voice came from the corner, and Kuroro, Vivi, and Bonney slowly emerged from the doorway.
Cobra's figure instantly landed inside the door. Kuroro looked at the still dazed Cobra and said, "Here's a friendly reminder: don't feel unwarranted pity or expectation for those who are beyond redemption, or one day your naiveté will ruin you..."
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After reminding Cobra, Kuroro turned his head and stared at the man in the desert fur coat, a slow smile curving his lips. "We finally meet... Shichibukai."
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This time, it was Old Sha's turn to show surprise.