Why would a Saint Seiya become a pirate?

Yes, a bomb.

Even if the Flame-Flame Fruit is weak, it shouldn't be enough to kill someone with a bomb, right?

Another person with a peculiar way of thinking.

Fanny simply can't empathize with people like that.

Just to prove himself to his child, he actually used someone else's life as a means of proving himself.

This is no longer a matter of thought processes.

Only idiots like Ace and Luffy could empathize with that.

Well, influenced by Pegasus and Phoenix, these two idiots now have moments of lucidity every day.

And just like that, the bounty hunter Scorpion spilled everything.

Only then did everyone realize that Fanny had been up to such a big deal.

Having received Blackbeard's message, Ace thanked Fanny and then left in Blackbeard's direction.

Meanwhile, Luffy and his crew also learned from Scorpion that the rebel army was about to make a move.

According to Fanny's analysis, the rebels' rebellion was just the beginning.

Alabasta holds a special position within the World Government, so Crocodile doesn't dare to directly confront it.

In fact, his goal wasn't even this country.

Rather, it is a secret hidden by this country.

What exactly the secret is, that's Vivi's family's privacy.

This rebellion was secretly instigated by Crocodile, who was just trying to take advantage of the chaos.

However, if it is not stopped in time, it will bring a huge disaster to Alabasta.

So Luffy and his crew continued their journey to Yuba, hoping to stop the civil war before the rebel army could launch an attack.

As for Van Nistelrooy, he has almost fully recovered.

He then temporarily parted ways with the others.

Don't ask, the answer is that he went to gather intelligence.

……

Chapter 28: The Replica of Hades Pluto, the Battle of the Rain Banquet.

A dilapidated ship lay stranded alone on the sand dunes.

The ship's hull was mottled, and its rudder was covered in rust. It swayed precariously under the erosion of wind and sand, as if it would fall apart at any moment.

Driven by a curiosity to explore the unknown, Fanny arrived at the wrecked ship.

This is his destination, "Pluto, the god of the underworld"...

A copy.

It was also a backup plan used by the Alabasta royal family to cover up their true intentions.

Its function is the same as that of the mushroom egg that represents equality for all beings.

Just as Fanny was about to step onto the wrecked ship to investigate, a figure suddenly appeared from the back of the ship and blocked his way.

It was an old man dressed in tattered clothes, his messy white hair flying wildly in the wind.

His face was etched with the marks of time.

He had a pipe in his mouth, and wisps of smoke rising from it quickly dissipated in the wind.

The old man's eyes revealed vigilance and hostility as he stared at Fanny without any politeness.

Hmm, looks like a seasoned sand bandit.

"Kid, I advise you to get lost, or I'll get rough with you."

The old man's voice was hoarse and deep, like sandpaper rubbing against sand, echoing in the vast desert.

Fanny paused for a moment, then gave a friendly smile.

He tried various methods to get close to the old man, praising his unique temperament at times.

I asked him about the strange and wonderful things that happened in this desert.

But the old man remained unmoved, like a stone statue, his face always bearing the same expression: No way.

"Hehe, I'd like to know how to be impolite."

Van Nistelrooy's smile gradually faded, and a hint of helplessness appeared in his eyes.

He has now completely given up on the idea of ​​peaceful communication with the old man.

He felt that knocking out this old man who relied on his age and seniority was perhaps the quickest solution.

"this is my house."

The old man pursed his lips; lies just came out of his mouth.

"Are you kidding me? This looks like a wrecked ship."

Fanny couldn't help but retort.

"Don't tell me you built this ship?"

"I found this place first, so it's mine."

The old man said this with a straight face.

Old Deng's unreasonable behavior annoyed Fanny, but according to the Saint Seiya's preparations, he couldn't attack ordinary people.

"I'll give you a chance to rephrase your words."

Fanny completely lost his patience. For the first time, he felt that being a pirate and solving problems with force might not be so bad.

"This is my precious! You'd better die!"

The old man suddenly flew into a rage and quickly raised the musket in his hand.

The dark muzzle of the gun was pointed at Fanny, and the trigger was pulled without hesitation.

A gunshot rang out, and the bullet whistled as it flew toward Fanny.

"Forget it, why bother talking to you so much? Phoenix Illusion Demon Fist!"

A cold glint flashed in Fanny's eyes. Seeing that his opponent had picked up a weapon and launched an attack, according to the twentieth rule of the Saint Seiya, he could finally defend himself and fight back.

He rushed forward and slammed his right fist hard into the old man's head.

Before the old man could react, he was knocked dizzy by the punch and fell into a terrifying illusion.

Fanny ignored the old man struggling in his hallucination and strode into the wrecked ship.

The ship was filled with a putrid smell, and there were piles of junk everywhere, with dust flying freely in the air.

Fanny carefully made his way through the narrow passageway toward the deepest part of the wrecked ship.

Deep within the wrecked ship, Fanny finally found the information he was looking for.

His eyes lit up when he saw the mysterious document.

"So that's how it is. The real Hades, Pluto, is actually a 'shipman.'"

Fanny muttered to himself.

Unfortunately, Fanny's knowledge of the world was limited, and he could only grasp a few words about it.

He sighed helplessly and carefully put away the scroll, which he didn't know what it was made of.

Let's study this in more detail with Nico Robin later.

……

Meanwhile, Luffy and his crew trekked through the desert with great difficulty, finally reaching the Rain Land.

This land is completely different from the surrounding desert. The sky is covered with dark clouds, and a light drizzle falls on people's faces, bringing a touch of coolness.

However, before they could even enjoy this moment of comfort, they discovered that Smoker and Tashigi's navy had been waiting there for a long time.

Yes, it was all Fanny's arrangement.

Even before Luffy arrived, Vannie had informed Smoker via Den Den Mushi that "Rain Party" was Crocodile's base.

With Smoker deliberately letting things slide and guiding the game, a chaotic chase ensued.

The Straw Hat crew members scattered in the rain, with the Navy in hot pursuit, creating a chaotic scene.

And so, Luffy and his crew "accidentally" stumbled into the casino where Crocodile was located, the Rain Banquet.

This casino has a luxurious exterior, but its interior hides a secret.

Luffy and his crew followed Smoker into the VIP room of the "Rain Banquet," only to discover that it was a carefully designed Seastone prison trap by Crocodile.

As soon as they stepped inside, the ground beneath their feet suddenly collapsed, and everyone fell into the pitch-black cell.

Meanwhile, Bell, the eagle-man who has reunited with Vivi, rushes towards the enemy without hesitation in order to save her.

However, he was facing the powerful Nico Robin, and Bell's resistance seemed so futile in front of Robin.

He was quickly and easily defeated by Robin.

However, Robin did not kill him; she simply used her powers to knock him unconscious.

Vivi sensed the familiar fluctuations of Robin's inner universe, and a sense of inexplicable peace welled up in her heart.

She knew Robin meant no harm and even had a rough idea of ​​Fanny's plan.

So she did not resist and let Robin bring her to Crocodile.

Crocodile felt a surge of pride upon seeing that he had captured Princess Vivi and that the Straw Hat Pirates and the Marines were trapped in the Sea Stone cage.

He made the same mistake as other villains: showing off.

In a moment of excitement, he revealed the entire plan for the Battle of Ideal Land.

He had Mr. 4 kidnap the king, and then had Mr. 2 go to Narohara to impersonate the king and feign repentance, actually to incite public resentment.

They then joined forces with Mr. 1 to burn Narohara, and then gathered in the capital, Albana.