One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 262 The most important thing for a general is patience.

The center of the battlefield.

"Hiss-hah~~ Hiss-hah~~"

Araki clutched his crotch, cold sweat streaming down his forehead, his entire face turning green, clearly enduring unbearable pain.

It's squeezed! It's been squeezed!

Unlike ordinary Logia-type fruits, Mori-Mori Fruits have a physical form, and due to the characteristics of plants, the root system buried deep underground is the core of the fruit.

As long as the roots are intact, the body on the ground can regenerate no matter how it is damaged, making it an invincible ability.

However, if the root system is severely damaged, the user will also be injured.

In addition, in his transformed state, his upper body is on the ground, while his lower body's senses are connected to the roots.

As the earth contracted, his entire lower body was compressed. His legs were fine, at most a little sore, but his most important parts were also severely injured.

The balls are squeezed together like a pancake!
Araki raised a hand, trying to grab Goode, but his hands and feet were trembling, making him look quite comical.

"You bastard!"

"Brother Araki, should I call a doctor for you?"

Goode spoke with a smile.

He had long sensed the roots and stems of Araki located underground.

Natural-type beings also have their own physical bodies. If the opponent's body was shattered dozens of times without any problems, then the physical body must be buried underground.

With his control over the earth, he could clearly sense the extent of the spread of the Araki's roots and attack accordingly.

It's impossible for the upper and lower body to regenerate infinitely; if that were the case, wouldn't they be invincible?

"thump!"

Araki knelt down on the ground, his body arched like a caterpillar.

Ouch, ouch, ouch!
He had to slow down.

However, Goode came to him.

"Qiang!"

The giant sword was stuck between his legs!
"The tree planting?"

"I'll plant it!"

Araki wanted to be firm, but feeling the sharp, cold glint between his legs, he ultimately didn't dare refuse Goode's request.

The most important thing for a general is patience!
It's just planting trees.

He loves nature the most!

After resting for more than ten minutes, Araki finally stood up. His legs were still trembling a little, but he was able to walk normally.

"Let's go."

Good walked ahead.

Araki hesitated for a moment, then followed.

Even if he's very unwilling, he has to do what he promised. He's no different from a petty person if he breaks his word, and he still has a sense of shame.

Kobra stood on the deck and watched Goode and the other man approach. He immediately disembarked to greet them, his heart having been in his throat.

If a Marine Admiral dies here, Alabasta could very well become a battleground between the World Government and Hoenn.

Just be fine!

"King Cobra".

Goode smiled and nodded: "Sorry for causing you some trouble. I hit it off with Araki the moment we met, so I just played around for a bit."

"So that's how it is."

Cobra glanced at the distorted earth and forest behind the two, and couldn't think of anything that had anything to do with "playing around".

As expected of a strong person!
"By the way, King Cobra."

Goode smiled and suggested, "I was just planning to go to Aruba with Araki to plant trees. Would you like to come with us?"

"Plant trees? Hmm, sure."

Kobra looked completely bewildered.

A naval admiral planting trees?

Also, what do you need him for?
Could it be that Gu De's planting of trees has some special meaning?

He soon found out.

"King Cobra, please hold on tighter!"

"Oh well!"

"Araki, get serious!"

"Know!"

"Stop stern, smile!" "Not at me, I want you to smile at the camera!"

In the ruins of Aruba.

Araki dug a hole and filled it with soil with a shovel, Goode planted a sapling, and Cobra watered the tree with a bucket.

The three of them looked at the camera with big smiles.

“Crack! Crack!”

The subordinates were responsible for taking photos and recording the event!
Against the backdrop of the construction site, this scene looked exactly like a leader making a show of inspection; putting everything else aside, the sense of ceremony was off the charts.

Araki was completely dumbfounded.

What is he doing? With his power, he can create a forest in an instant. Is it really necessary to go through all this trouble?
He hates trouble the most!
Goode kept smiling.

"Is the picture ready?"

"All done, Lord Goode!"

His subordinates handed Goode the photos they had just taken.

"Wow, that's absolutely perfect!"

Goode looked at the photo and smiled broadly.

"Quick, send the photos to Morgans!"

"understand!"

The subordinates immediately got to work, having already thoroughly mastered the procedures, and had even come up with news headlines.

Araki sensed something was wrong.

"Hey!"

"What are you feeding me for? Go plant a tree!"

Goode's eyes widened: "Plant trees all over the planned area according to the map, not a single one can be missing. Also, plant a ring of drought-resistant varieties around the city perimeter to prevent wind and sand!"

"I--"

Araki was speechless.

What does that bastard take him for?!
Good chased Araki away and smiled at the dazed Cobra beside him: "King Cobra, did you come here to discuss diplomatic matters?"

"Uh, yeah."

Kobra nodded nervously.

Even a naval admiral was subdued; the man before them was indeed as formidable as the rumors suggested!

If he doesn't agree, the other party might use despicable and cruel methods to force him to comply, just like they did with Admiral Green Bull.

and many more!

Did this man defeat the Green Bull general just to show him off?
Yes, that must be the case!

This is a case of making an example of someone!
For the sake of Alabasta's safety, he will probably have to adopt a more humble stance in the upcoming negotiations.

Kobra, deep in thought, gave Goode a forced smile, to which Goode returned a friendly smile.

But against the backdrop of his fierce face, his smile seemed a little too "kind," adding an indescribable and ambiguous flavor.

Three days flew by.

The construction site in Aruba is filled with towering trees, looking lush and green, and Goode has even split the earth to bring in several tributaries from the Santoro River.

Environmental renovation complete!
Upon hearing the news, the kingdom's residents flocked to see it, and many wealthy people expressed interest in buying houses and settling down in Aruba, or purchasing shops to start businesses.

Goode's diplomatic negotiations with Cobra went very smoothly, even too smoothly. Cobra agreed to almost every request except for the most unreasonable ones.

Especially the city of Aruba.

The company enjoys a 100-year free license, after which it only needs to pay a symbolic 3% tax annually, and everything else is managed by Groudon Corporation, including the laws.

It was equivalent to a concession.

Rapeseed Flower Harbor, Groudon.

The men, carrying the newspapers they had just bought, ran toward the Groudon.

"Lord Goode, the newspaper!"

"Bring it quickly!"

Goode took the newspaper; the headline featured a large photo of him, Araki, and Cobra planting a tree together.

It was quite shocking.

The title was also incredibly explosive.

[A three-way meeting!]

Let's create a harmonious and beautiful future together!

Let the world be filled with love again!

(End of this chapter)