In the side hall.
Cobra, Vivi, and Reno were talking.
Nami was preparing to use her Weather-Weather Fruit Ability to disperse the dance powder, and the other girls followed her.
"Reno, thank you for your help to Alabasta. If it weren't for you, we would have no way to deal with Crocodile." Cobra's gratitude was sincere.
"I said I would help Vivi." Reno waved his hand dismissively.
Moreover, he truly couldn't stand that arrogant fellow, Crocodile.
Hearing Reno say it was for her, Vivi immediately covered her face, her small face as red as a ripe apple.
Cobra looked at Vivi with a strange expression, his heart sinking.
He knew their relationship was somewhat unusual, but it shouldn't... it shouldn't have reached that point yet, right?!
Definitely not!
Cobra comforted himself.
"Don't rejoice too soon, Alabasta's crisis has not been completely resolved." Reno actively changed the subject, helping Vivi out.
"You mean the Rebel Army?!" Cobra's face immediately darkened.
That was indeed the case.
Although Crocodile, the mastermind, was dead, the domestic unrest continued to ferment, subtly becoming uncontrollable.
To date, Alabasta had gathered hundreds of thousands of Rebel Army members.
Such a massive number suffocated Cobra.
The current situation had still not improved for them.
"I've already sent Robin to negotiate with the Rebel Army in Katorea; there should be news soon." Reno sipped his tea, speaking unhurriedly.
"Rebel Army headquarters?!" Cobra was stunned.
Buruburu.
Buruburu.
Just then, the den den mushi rang at an opportune moment.
"How is it?" Reno immediately answered.
Robin's low voice immediately came from the other side: "Reno, things are not looking good; this war might be unstoppable."
Vivi excitedly stood up, looking at the den den mushi and quickly asked, "Sister Robin, what happened?!"
If the Royal Army and the Rebel Army truly went to war, Alabasta would be devastated.
Vivi truly did not want to see that.
Robin's voice carried helplessness:
"Koza has been assassinated by a Baroque Works assassin."
Koza?!
Upon hearing that name, Cobra's pupils contracted.
Koza was the leader of the Rebel Army; if he died, hundreds of thousands of Rebel Army members would surely think he was responsible.
"Koza?!" Vivi's voice trembled slightly.
"Vivi, you know him?!" The meticulous Robin keenly noticed Vivi's abnormality.
Her emotions were clearly agitated when Koza was mentioned.
"Yes, I've known him since we were very young." Vivi's mood was somewhat low.
As a childhood playmate, she didn't want to fight Koza, nor did she want him to be harmed.
She never expected that the next time she heard his name, it would be news of his death.
"...I'm sorry."
After a moment of silence, Robin continued: "Crocodile sent someone to assassinate Koza to incite conflict between the Rebel Army and the King, to ignite this long-planned war, and to turn Alabasta upside down."
Crocodile's true goal was the ancient weapon pluton.
As for what Alabasta would become, he couldn't care less.
"Robin, what's the situation with the Rebel Army now?!" Reno asked.
"They are completely out of control now."
"Everyone unanimously believes that the King sent someone to kill Koza. The Rebel Army has already begun to gather their forces, preparing to storm the capital to avenge their leader."
A casual remark sent shivers down Cobra's spine.
His worst fear had come true.
Robin added, "Captain, these people's anger can no longer be suppressed. If they charge into the capital..."
Robin's words trailed off, but Cobra shivered involuntarily.
Being drawn and quartered would be a light punishment for him.
With Koza's death, the Rebel Army's last vestiges of reason vanished.
They now had only one thought: to execute King Cobra.
"Robin, don't worry about things over there; come back first." After giving instructions, Reno ended his call with Robin.
"Reno, you must have a way, right?!" Vivi's eyes were slightly red, and she clasped Reno's hand tightly.
Now, she could only place all her hopes on Reno.
"Don't worry," Reno gave Vivi a reassuring look. "Let Robin negotiate with them. I just want to resolve the conflict peacefully. If that doesn't work, then we'll have to resort to force."
As he spoke, Reno's attention drifted to his own information panel.
Host: Reno
System: Conquer Beauties System
Physique: Steel Balloon Talent (same as Big Mom)
Swordsmanship: Great Swordsman Dual-Wielding Swordsmanship (same as Golden Lion Shiki)
Six Powers: Beginner
Observation Haki: Intermediate
Armament Haki: Intermediate
Conqueror's Haki: Intermediate
Innate Ability: Teleportation
Devil Fruit: Healing-Healing Fruit, Weather-Weather Fruit
Navigation Auxiliary Skill: Hand of the Tide
Special: Essence of the Body
system warehouse: 41 observation haki fruits, 41 armament haki fruits, 19 conqueror's haki fruits, Three Types of Haki Cultivation Manual, millions of Berries, various miscellaneous items
(Haki levels are divided into Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Master)
According to the cultivation methods in the Three Types of Haki Cultivation Manual, Reno's Three Types of Haki had successfully broken through Beginner level and advanced to Intermediate.
Especially using the Dream Cultivation Method to cultivate Conqueror's Haki, it was incredibly powerful.
Although there was still a considerable distance to Conqueror's Haki Coating, dealing with a mere few hundred thousand Rebel Army was a piece of cake.
In a trance, Reno felt the grip on his arm suddenly tighten. "Reno, if possible, could you please not use lightning on them?"
Vivi looked at Reno with some difficulty.
If Reno were to use his Thunder Power, many people would surely die.
Although they were the Rebel Army, ultimately, they were just ordinary citizens deceived by Crocodile.
"I didn't plan to hurt them. Wouldn't it be enough to just knock them out with Conqueror's Haki?" Seeing Vivi's flustered and helpless expression, Reno couldn't help but smile.
Vivi then suddenly realized, recalling the knowledge about Conqueror's Haki that Reno had given her when he handed her the two haki fruits.
After a moment of recollection, Vivi's expression brightened a little.
"Reno, I'm troubling you again this time," Cobra said with a hint of apology in his tone.
First Crocodile, then the Rebel Army.
These were clearly matters of their Royal Family, yet they all had to rely on Reno, which made them feel somewhat ashamed.
"It's nothing. Compared to what Vivi gave me, these are just minor matters," Reno waved his hand again.
Cobra was utterly bewildered.
Something Vivi gave him?!
Alabasta was currently dirt poor. What could Reno possibly be interested in?!
Vivi, realizing what he meant, immediately lowered her head, avoiding Cobra's gaze, and pretended as if nothing had happened.
However, she was grumbling internally.
Why did Reno say everything?!
"His Majesty the King!" Just then, an urgent voice came from outside the door.
The Captain of the Royal Guard, Igaram, rushed in and immediately bowed to Cobra.
"Get up quickly," Cobra collected his thoughts and hastily asked, "How are things with the Rebel Army?!"
Igaram's expression was solemn as he said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, according to the intelligence from over there, the Rebel Army has assembled. They have already departed from Katorea, and at their current marching speed, they are expected to approach the Royal Capital in two to three days!"
Cobra's face darkened, and he decisively ordered, "You immediately notify Bell and Chaka to gather all the Royal Army and prepare in advance."
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Igaram immediately took the order and left.
Although Cobra trusted Reno, as the King of Alabasta, he couldn't do nothing in the face of the Rebel Army.
After Igaram left the palace, Cobra looked at Reno again.
He tentatively asked, "Reno, after the matters of Alabasta are resolved, will you be leaving here?"
Reno nodded.
"That's right. After dealing with these Rebel Army members and washing away the dance powder, I will take them and leave."
Counting the time, it would be in the next few days.
Cobra subtly glanced at Vivi, hesitated for a moment, then spoke with difficulty, "What about Vivi then?!"
"Vivi is already my crew member. I will definitely take her with me," Reno's tone was firm.
Cobra's face immediately showed a troubled expression.
He had already noticed something between Reno and Vivi.
As a father, he naturally wouldn't interfere with Vivi's choice, especially since Reno was also a benefactor to Alabasta.
But... "Father, do you have something to say?!" Vivi looked at Cobra in confusion.
Cobra let out a helpless sigh. "Reno, to be honest with you, my body has been deteriorating day by day over the years due to the strenuous affairs of Alabasta."
"I understand your desire to take Vivi, but Vivi is my only child, and also the princess of Alabasta. What if one day I..."
Whoosh!
Before he could finish, Reno instantly teleported behind Cobra.
The Healing Power activated instantly, and a soft light enveloped Cobra's body.
Cobra's eyes widened, and an unbelievable gleam flashed in them.
In just a few seconds, he felt the discomfort in his body rapidly disappearing, and even his chronic ailments of many years were cured.
"I have already cured all your old ailments. You no longer need to have any concerns. Be at ease as your King; the people of Alabasta still need you."
"As for Vivi, I will treat her well."
Everything happened so suddenly. Cobra was still in a daze when Reno had already finished speaking.
Pfft!
Vivi couldn't help but laugh out loud.
She was also very happy that Cobra's ailments were cured.
At the same time, she could follow Reno on adventures without any worries.
Cobra, having regained his composure, forced a smile. He first sensed his physical condition and indeed, as Reno said, his old ailments had completely disappeared, and his stamina was much more abundant.
Alas, it was another ability he couldn't comprehend.
Cobra looked at Vivi, who was gazing at Reno with affectionate eyes, and finally could only shake his head helplessly.
A daughter grown up is bound to leave home.
On the other side.
To cope with the hundreds of thousands of Rebel Army that were about to arrive, under the command of His Majesty the King Cobra, tens of thousands of residents near the city gates were all evacuated to safe areas within just two days.
On the third day.
Accompanied by the shaking of the earth and the roar of warhorses, hundreds of thousands of Rebel Army, filled with intense anger and hatred, finally arrived at the Royal Capital.
"Everyone, charge in and capture Cobra!"
"We must make the Royal Army pay the price!"
"Avenge Commander Koza!"
"Kill them all!"
"..."
Hundreds of thousands of Rebel Army were filled with righteous indignation. Everyone had lost their minds due to Koza's death.
Coupled with the anger accumulated before, it completely erupted at this moment.
Since Cobra wouldn't give them a way to live, they would take the initiative to attack, kill all the Royal Army, and execute Cobra.
Reno stood on the city wall, looking down at the Rebel Army charging from a distance.
Behind him were Cobra, Vivi, and several ministers of Alabasta.
Although they deeply trusted Reno's words, seeing hundreds of thousands of troops rushing towards them below still gave them a heart-stopping feeling.
As the enemy gradually approached, the sounds of fighting and roaring echoed throughout the Royal Capital.
Tens of thousands of auras were all filled with undisguised hatred and anger.
"Cobra, get down here!"
A voice full of killing intent rang out at the very front. A general, riding a fast horse, pointed his long saber at Cobra from afar.
Hearing his words, all the rebels looked up, their gazes instantly fixed on Cobra.
Stared at by hundreds of thousands of bloodthirsty eyes, Cobra's body trembled.
"Your Majesty," Igaram, quick-witted, immediately supported Cobra.
"I'm fine," Cobra waved his hand.
"Reno, it's up to you," Vivi looked at Reno nervously.
Reno smiled slightly, ruffled Vivi's hair, "Don't worry."
As soon as he finished speaking, Reno immediately unleashed his Observation Haki, enveloping all the Rebel Army.
The next second, his eyes suddenly widened.
In an instant, a domineering and extremely aggressive Conqueror's Haki erupted from his body, surging towards all the Rebel Army like a mighty wave.
Within the range of this aura, everyone would be affected.
And those with unstable wills would be instantly defeated, falling into a coma.
The Conqueror's Haki swept through like a hurricane. The vanguard of the Rebel Army, just about to charge to the city gate, was instantly hit by a powerful pressure.
In a breath, tens of thousands of Rebel Army, both men and horses, rolled their eyes and fainted instantly.
As the Conqueror's Haki rapidly spread, the hundreds of thousands of Rebel Army behind them followed suit.
Bang, bang, bang!
Bang, bang, bang!
The sounds of consecutive collapses rose and fell.
In less than a few seconds, the hundreds of thousands of Rebel Army, who had been clamoring, all fainted.
Looking at the sea of shadows below, Reno nodded in satisfaction. Mission accomplished.
Cobra, Vivi, and the other ministers behind him all had stunned expressions.
It's over already?!
These were hundreds of thousands of people!
Although they had some expectations, witnessing this scene with their own eyes still left everyone speechless with shock.
Cobra, having recovered, took two steps forward and looked down.
In front of the city gate, the Rebel Army lay scattered in heaps, all with their eyes rolled back.
Various weapons and equipment were strewn across the ground.
"Is this the one-in-a-million Conqueror's Haki?! It's truly domineering!" The Captain of the Royal Guard, Igaram, was overwhelmed with shock.
"I've only heard rumors, but it's truly extraordinary." Bell and Chaka, who were nearby, nodded in agreement.
Reno smiled, but didn't respond.
If it weren't for his Haki advancing to an intermediate level, it wouldn't have been so easy to deal with so many people at once.
Moreover, Haoshoku and Observation Kill are the true deep-level applications of Conqueror's Haki.
Currently, his Haki can only clear out small fries.
"I've done what needed to be done; the rest is up to you." With that, Reno turned and left.
Cobra immediately led his people into action.
The first step was to confiscate all weapons and equipment from the Rebel Army.
The second step was to relocate the unconscious Rebel Army members to another place.
The third step was to stabilize their emotions after they woke up, and then inform them of the truth.
Everything was proceeding in an orderly fashion.
Of course, this was not a task that could be completed in a short time.
Fortunately, Reno no longer needed to worry about the remaining matters.
On the other side, Nami also successfully washed away all the dance powder.
Without the dance powder causing trouble, Alabasta would no longer need to worry about rain in the future.
With Crocodile's death, the suppression of the Rebel Army, and the washing away of the dance powder, as long as Cobra was given some time, Alabasta would once again return to its former prosperity.
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