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Seeing the sparkling golden lottery ticket on the system interface, Auguro felt the world had never been more accommodating! If the location weren't so public, he would immediately draw his first Captain-level Shinigami (Soul Reaper)!
"Mr. Auguro, you are truly amazing!" Vivi and the others returned to the battlefield, showering Auguro with praise.
Auguro responded modestly, though he knew deep down his success was largely due to luck!
Crocodile had lost half his fighting spirit after being defeated by Whitebeard, and his vigilance had dropped, which allowed Auguro to successfully execute a planned attack against an unsuspecting opponent. If this had been the Crocodile who later formed the Cross Guild two years from now, two Auguro would still be killed!
The group returned to Alubarna and immediately received a hero's welcome from the residents. The commotion of the battle had been clearly visible to the citizens of the capital. Combined with Vivi and Kohza exposing Crocodile's crimes, Auguro instantly became the hero who defeated Crocodile and saved Alabasta!
"Smile a little! You're a hero now!" On the parade float, Vivi quietly nudged Auguro's shoulder, reminding him to acknowledge the citizens.
"Apologies! It's my first time being welcomed like this; I'm not quite used to it," Auguro said, smiling and waving to the crowds, his expression slightly strained.
As soon as Auguro responded, the cheers of the citizens grew even louder.
After circling the city, the group returned to the Royal Palace. Cobra looked at Vivi and Auguro, who were adored by the people, and fell into contemplation.
Crocodile's corpse was sealed and preserved as evidence. Cobra notified the World Government of Crocodile's plot to usurp the throne, and, just like in the original storyline, he raised serious questions about the Warlord of the Sea system. A fierce argument immediately broke out between the two parties.
Meanwhile, Auguro retreated to the guest room prepared for him in the palace. After using Observation Haki to ensure he was alone, Auguro rubbed his hands together and summoned the system.
"System! Draw from the Gold-tier pool!"
In an instant, Auguro's vision was flooded with golden light, as if he were suspended in a boundless, brilliant starry sky. Countless stars flashed by, finally condensing into a single golden star emitting a dazzling radiance right before Auguro. The star shattered and coalesced into a small card.
A beautiful, short-haired woman appeared on it.
"Name: Soi Fon."
"Strength: Captain-level."
"Position: Captain of the 2nd Division and Commander-in-Chief of the Covert Ops."
"Ability: Zanpakutō - Suzumebachi (Wasp)."
She's here! His first Captain-level Shinigami! His first Admiral-level battle power!
Overcome with excitement, Auguro immediately shouted, "Summon!"
The golden card exploded, and a figure slowly materialized. She had short hair with straight bangs, a braided serpent ring hanging from her neck, and a delicate, petite physique. No one would imagine the terrifying power contained within that small body!
"2nd Division Captain, Soi Fon, reporting to the Soul King!" Soi Fon knelt on one knee and saluted respectfully.
"Rise," Auguro said.
Auguro took a rare moment to pull up his personal information screen.
"Host: Sith Auguro
Identity: Soul King
God Kingdom Template: Soul Society
God Kingdom Level: 2
Territory: Poplaro Island, Cocoyasi Village, and a total of eleven towns/villages.
Territory Population: [Data Omitted]
Abilities: Reiatsu (Elite Tier), Swordsmanship (Elite Tier), Hand-to-Hand Combat (Elite Tier), Flash Step (Elite Tier), Kidō (Elite Tier).
Zanpakutō: Gen (Hōzukimaru, Sode no Shirayuki, Haineko, Suzumebachi awakened)
Subordinates: Soi Fon (Legendary Tier), Matsumoto Rangiku (Epic Tier), Kuchiki Rukia (Epic Tier), Yamada Hanatarou (Epic Tier), Nami (Epic Tier), Ōura (Rare Tier)... (Hundreds of Normal Tier)
Achievement Points: 9380"
All his foundational abilities had entered the Elite Tier! Auguro could feel that his Reiatsu and Kidō were only a step away from the Seat Officer Tier!
As expected of a Captain-level return gift, it gave my strength a massive boost!
"Soi Fon, you will remain by my side for now. When the time is right, I will need you to rebuild the Covert Ops!" Auguro said seriously. This world was too vast, and Auguro required his own intelligence network. This was exactly Soi Fon's specialty!
"I shall follow the Soul King's command!" Soi Fon agreed without hesitation.
That evening, a grand banquet was held in the palace to celebrate the end of the rebellion and to thank Auguro for saving Alabasta.
News had already come from Kohza that, without the influence of the Dance Powder, rain had begun to fall in many cities. The rebel army had been successfully disbanded. Kohza, just like in the original timeline, was invited by Vivi to serve as the Minister of Environment.
The atmosphere at the banquet was joyful and harmonious. Auguro introduced the newly arrived Soi Fon to everyone. Upon hearing that Soi Fon was a genuine Captain while Kuchiki Rukia and Matsumoto Rangiku were merely Vice-Captains, Nami and Vivi were utterly shocked speechless.
They had personally witnessed the power of the latter two, knowing they were rare powerhouses even in the Grand Line. Now, this Soi Fon was several times stronger than both of them! Vivi was once again astounded by Auguro's unfathomable depth.
Midway through the banquet, a civilian official rushed in and whispered something into Cobra's ear. Cobra's face changed, and he quickly called Vivi to leave the banquet hall with him.
In the study, Cobra held a communiqué from the World Government, his eyes wide with unconcealed fury!
"The World Government has absolutely no shame!" Cobra violently slammed the document down and cursed loudly.
In the communiqué, the World Government refused to acknowledge Crocodile's act of treason, claiming there was no evidence since he was dead. Although Robin had provided a series of evidence to Vivi, the World Government only acknowledged that Baroque Works had attempted to overthrow Alabasta, but they refused to admit Crocodile's connection to the organization!
Therefore, Cobra's inquiry into the Warlord system was also dismissed.
"Hmph! Of course, the World Government won't admit it! If they did, the World Government's authority among the affiliated nations would be severely damaged! That is something they absolutely cannot accept!" Vivi sneered, having clearly seen through the World Government's intentions.
In the original timeline, the World Government was willing to admit the truth because Smoker was also in Alabasta. By forcibly attributing the credit for thwarting Crocodile's plot to Smoker, they could save face. But now, with no one to uphold that façade, they would deny it to the bitter end!
"My concern is this!" Cobra flipped the document to the last page.
Tucked inside were three brand-new bounty posters.
"'Noble Scion' Sith Auguro, Bounty: 200 Million Berries!"
"'Ice Queen' Kuchiki Rukia, Bounty: 120 Million Berries!"
"'Smoke Siren' Matsumoto Rangiku, Bounty: 100 Million Berries!"
In the World Government's announcement, Crocodile's death was attributed to a fierce battle with the Noble Scion Pirates, where he died in defeat. Furthermore, the crime of using Dance Powder to subvert Alabasta was directly pinned onto Auguro!