Pirates: Building High Walls Starting from the East Blue

"A promise? A promise that Boss Vivi made to the leader?"

A loud, boisterous voice suddenly came from the entrance of the hall.

"Could it be that Sister Weiwei made a promise to marry her off to the boss?"

Suddenly.

Cobra: ? ? ?

The rest of the group: !!

Everyone turned around, bewildered, to look at Moke, who swaggered in from the entrance of the hall. Before Xia Che, his face darkening, could say anything...

"When I heard that the boss was going to have a banquet, I quickly asked Big Bear to bring us here." Moke seemed oblivious to the awkward atmosphere and continued cheerfully, "Pony and Chloe are here too. Old Ke said that the little girl could come as well, so she insisted on coming as well."

As he spoke, he turned around to call Bonnie over, only to find that Bonnie wasn't in the box. She wasn't beside him, and even the big bear that was supposed to be carrying Bonnie and walking with him wasn't there. Instead, it was standing several steps behind him.

"???" Moke was taken aback and asked in confusion, "Why are you all so slow? Hurry up, the banquet is about to start!"

only.

Faced with Moke's question, Bonnie and the other two did not answer immediately. Instead, they stared at him expressionlessly, leaving Moke completely bewildered.

In the end, the honest and kind-hearted bear couldn't bear it and hesitated for a moment before pointing ahead.

then.

"Up ahead?" Moke finally turned his head, looked at the group of people staring at him, scratched his head in confusion, and then looked at the leader, "Boss, what's wrong? Is there another mission?"

"No, I just want to thank you!" Xia Che expressed his gratitude to Moke in a somewhat irritable manner, then turned to look at Cobra, who was staring at him expressionlessly, and chuckled, saying, "By the way, where were we? Oh, about the cooperation, Alabasta's geographical location is quite good, and it's also quite unique on the Grand Line. We'll each pay half the cost. Don't worry, King Cobra, we definitely won't let you suffer any losses. This is a win-win cooperation."

They even dropped a bombshell, trying to steer the conversation away from what had just happened.

"By the way, I heard that the Santorana River, Alabasta's mother river, has been flooded by seawater? This is probably Crocodile's doing. I'll arrange for someone to see if we can do some emergency repairs. Considering our cooperative relationship, I'll only charge you a small labor fee, which can be paid together with the ten billion."

however.

Faced with Xia Che's sudden enthusiasm, King Kobra, who had been filled with gratitude, now looked at him expressionlessly, "Thank you so much!"

Then, with a gritted-teeth smile, she looked at Xia Che and said, "We can talk about that later. Right now, I want to talk to you about my daughter and your affairs!"

"..."

Chapter 53 Discovered

Despite a minor hiccup, the banquet ultimately proceeded smoothly.

Everyone was very happy.

Accompanied by Mok, the party expert, Cobra, who originally had many questions, drank very happily and even got drunk. Afterwards, he enthusiastically put his arm around Mok's shoulder.

Seeing her father's discomfiture, Vivi's face darkened, but seeing Cobra's happy expression, the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up slightly, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from her shoulders.

The Kingdom of Alabasta has finally ushered in a new era of peace.

Of course~

The Alabasta incident is not over yet.

Although Crocodile has been captured, it will take some time for the chaotic Alabasta to recover.

Furthermore, as one of the members who saved Alabasta and also the princess of Alabasta, Vivi needs to personally explain the course of events in front of the entire nation of Alabasta, to win back the lost hearts of the people and help the kingdom of Alabasta recover.

So, even though the banquet started late, Vivi had to get up early to prepare for her speech that day.

In addition, Icarum, the captain of the Alabasta Kingdom's guard who accompanied Vivi in ​​her infiltration of Baroque Works, also returned to Alabasta this morning.

That's right, I almost forgot about this guy, and Vivi is the same.

If it weren't for King Cobra's question about where Ikaram was during the banquet, prompting Vivi to immediately call and inform him, Ikaram would probably still be the mayor of Whiskey Hill!

Early in the morning...

The people of the Kingdom of Alabasta also rose up, gathering either in the capital city of Alabasta or in the various cities of the Kingdom of Alabasta that were inhabited by radio den Den Mushi (bullet telephone mushi).

Princess Vivi didn't keep everyone waiting long. Dressed by her maids and dressed in Alabasta royal attire, Vivi finally emerged.

Upon seeing Ikalem, who had rushed back overnight, Ikalem apologized and, under the approving gaze of King Cobra and the watchful eyes of everyone, walked towards the prepared podium.

only.

When Vivi saw the dense crowd of citizens staring at her, she felt a little flustered. These were just the citizens of Arubanan, but she was about to give a speech in front of the entire nation.

But when I think about my efforts and everyone's support, I realize how much I've done.

Standing on the podium, Weiwei turned her head and looked at the crowd standing behind her...

Nami, Robin, Kuina, Mok, Kuma, her father, and the fallen naval captain who was also watching her.

That tense feeling seemed to have calmed down considerably.

He took a deep breath, turned back to look at the people of Alabasta, introduced himself to everyone, and then, with a smile on his face, said, "This has been a wonderful and incredible adventure..."

Although she couldn't say it directly, nor could she ask the entire nation of Alabasta to express their gratitude to them, she would always keep it in her heart.

As time went on, and through Princess Vivi's speeches, the people of Alabasta came to understand what was really going on.

This may not be the truth, but it is enough.

Their revered king did not disappoint them; it was all just a conspiracy by that despicable pirate who pretended to be a hero.

Looking at his daughter, who seemed to be shining brightly in everyone's eyes, King Cobra burst into tears, uttering a sound of relief and excitement as he murmured to himself, "Vivi has really... grown up."

"Princess Vivi is incredibly brave!" Icarus, tears streaming down his face, nodded with equal pride. "I never imagined she would actually do it and save Alabasta!"

Xia Che, who was standing next to him, nodded and said, "That's really brave!"

He wasn't lying!

Of course~

The trip was quite rewarding.

only.

"Isn't she beautiful! My daughter!" Hearing so many people praising his daughter, Cobra's face also showed great joy. He then said with a grin, "So now, Colonel Shacher, shouldn't you explain to me what happened last night?"

The king, who was drunk last night, still hasn't forgotten what happened yesterday.

……

soon.

The tense speech came to an end.

Princess Vivi stepped down from the podium as if she had been doing heavy work all day and was finally able to rest. She let out a heavy sigh of relief, "It's finally over!"

Then, looking up in confusion at Xia Che, who was now arm in arm with his father, he blinked and asked, "Can anyone tell me what's going on?"

My dad, who had a dark expression yesterday, is now flirting with someone.

Did you drink too much and forget?

"It's nothing." Xia Che coughed twice, then looked down at Weiwei and said, "You gave a very good speech!"

Vivi prepared this speech herself.

They didn't name them, but they explained the situation and successfully persuaded the Alabasta people.

"That's right! Absolutely fantastic!" Nami smiled too. "Vivi, let me tell you, just now up there, you seemed to be glowing!"

Even Robin and Kuina nodded.

"very perfect!"

"Senior Brother Shache praised you highly to King Kobra!"

"No, no~" Vivi was still a little embarrassed by all the praise, her cheeks flushed, but then she looked at Xia Che and the others and bowed earnestly, "Thank you so much!"

all of a sudden……

Nami and the others were stunned for a moment, but then they smiled faintly and accepted Vivi's thanks.

only.

"Now that the matter is resolved," Xia Che said, looking at the cheerful crowd, after clearing his throat twice. "Then... we should head back now."

As soon as these words fell.

Suddenly.

The previously pleasant atmosphere fell silent once again.

Although Nami and the others were a little reluctant to part ways, as the trip had made Nami and Vivi good friends, the 16th Marine Branch was their true home.

Vivi knew they couldn't stay forever, and even though she was very reluctant, she didn't ask them to stay.

however.

At this time.

The atmosphere was silent, and both sides looked at each other with reluctance.

After finishing his instructions to Moke, Xia Che turned around and looked at everyone with a puzzled expression. "What's going on? Why do you all look so sullen? Hurry up and get ready, we're leaving!"

"Don't you know how to read the mood? Everyone's leaving!" Nami raised an eyebrow and said sullenly after hearing Xia Che's words, "Of course we'll miss them~"

Why are they still urging them?

just.

"You're leaving! What's there to be reluctant about?"

As soon as Xia Che finished speaking...

The group, who had been feeling reluctant to part, suddenly stared at Xia Che.

"You rascal... We're leaving! We have to say goodbye to Vivi. The East Sea isn't close to here!"

"Senior Brother Xia Che, you're terrible!"

Aside from Robin, who wore an elegant smile, even Vivi glared at Xia Che, "Are you in such a hurry?"

Cobra, standing to the side, glared at him angrily. "Do you hate my daughter?"

"..."