Why would a Saint Seiya become a pirate?

A powerful and inspiring speech by the king inspired everyone to join hands and rebuild their home.

People laid down their weapons and realized that pursuing the pain was pointless.

As the smoke gradually dissipated, the air was filled with the damp smell of earth and a faint stench of blood.

After a long and brutal war, people's faces were etched with weariness and vicissitudes.

The anger and hatred in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by a sense of relief and uncertainty about the future.

As the rain washed away the dust and blood from their bodies, they slowly lowered their weapons.

At this moment, it seemed as if the whole world had quieted down.

King Cobra stood atop the high city wall, looking down upon his subjects.

His royal robes fluttered gently in the breeze.

He took a deep breath and began his speech in a loud and infectious voice.

"My people!"

His voice echoed through the city.

"Our country has suffered too much hardship and too much pain."

"But today, as we stand here, we see not destruction, but the hope of rebirth!"

"We laid down our weapons and our hatred because we know that only by uniting as one can we rebuild our homeland!"

"Let us forget the pain of the past and move forward hand in hand."

"Strive for the future of Alabasta, for our children and grandchildren!"

Cobra truly lived up to his reputation as a wise ruler; the king's speech was like a warm current flowing into everyone's heart.

People looked up, their eyes sparkling with hope.

Inspired by the king, the gloom in people's hearts gradually dissipated, and their enthusiasm for life and their hopes for the future were rekindled.

As expected, the credit for capturing Crocodile ultimately went to Smoker.

When the World Government decided to award medals to Colonel Smoker and Sergeant Tashigi, Smoker's face showed no joy, but rather was filled with anger.

He clenched his fists tightly, veins bulging on his forehead, and his eyes flashing with anger.

"what is this?"

He threw the medal on the ground and roared angrily.

"Medals? That's nothing but a hypocritical trick by the World Government!"

"Crocodile caused such great destruction and killed so many people."

"They just gave me a medal, thinking they could cover everything up?"

What angered Smoker even more was that Crocodile's bounty had long been revoked because he was one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

The World Government simply gave a paltry 1000 million Berries as a reward.

And Van Nistel took most of it.

Yes, it was immediately given to Nami.

The Straw Hat crew is so poor right now that they can barely afford to buy Luffy's red vest.

Smoker looked at the meager prize money in his hand, his heart filled with helplessness and resentment.

More importantly, he did everything not for these rewards.

It is to uphold justice and protect the people.

However, he was extremely disappointed by the World Government's actions.

To thank Luffy and his crew for their bravery in the war, King Cobra hosted a grand state banquet.

The palace was brightly lit and resplendent, and the dining tables were laden with all kinds of delicious dishes.

Luffy and his crew, wrapped in bandages, sat in the main seats, enjoying the warm hospitality of the king and his subjects.

Their faces were beaming with smiles, as if they had forgotten the weariness and pain of war.

"Luffy, thank you!"

King Cobra raised his wine cup and toasted Luffy.

"Without you, Alabasta might not exist anymore. You are our true heroes!"

"Haha, don't be so polite!"

Luffy said with a smile, as he ate his food in big mouthfuls, a satisfied smile on his face.

"We just did what we were supposed to do."

Everyone was laughing and chatting happily at the banquet, enjoying this rare and joyful time.

After the banquet, everyone spent a pleasant evening in the palace's large bath.

The hot bath was steaming, and everyone was soaking in the water, relaxing their tired bodies.

However, at that moment, King Cobra and the perverted cook Sanji set their sights on the women's bath.

They secretly climbed over the partition, trying to spy on what was happening inside.

"Hehe, let me see."

Sanji said with a mischievous grin, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

"Sanji, isn't this a bad idea?"

King Cobra said hesitantly.

"It's okay, I'll just take a look."

Sanji said, and started to peek inside.

Just then, a dazzling bolt of lightning flashed, and Nami, wrapped in a bath towel, appeared below them.

She put her hands on her hips, her eyes flashing with anger.

"What are you two doing?"

she shouted.

"what!"

Sanji and King Cobra turned pale with fright and immediately turned to run away.

"Want to run? It's not that easy!"

As Nami spoke, she gathered a bolt of lightning in her hand and shot it toward them.

"what!"

Sanji and King Cobra let out a scream as they were struck by lightning and fell to the ground.

Their hair stood on end from the electric shock, and their faces were filled with terror.

"Hmph, let me show you what I'm capable of!"

Nami snorted and turned to leave.

After this lesson, Sanji and King Cobra completely broke their internet addiction and never dared to have any more thoughts of spying.

However, Luffy and his crew did defeat one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, who was also one of the wanted criminals.

They knew that the world government would not let them off easily.

Therefore, they decided to escape under the cover of night.

When they arrived at the port and prepared to board the Merry and leave, they discovered that the ship had vanished.

Luffy's eyes widened, and he said in surprise.

"Huh? Where's our boat?"

"Could it have been stolen?"

Zoro said with a frown.

Just when everyone was extremely anxious, they spotted von Clay.

When the master of deception, Bon Clay, saw Luffy and his crew, a smile appeared on his face.

"Yo ho, you've finally arrived, little straw hat."

"Xiao Feng, where did you take our boat?"

Luffy said angrily.

"Don't misunderstand, little Luffy."

von Klay quickly explained.

"It was my underlings who discovered that another group of navy and CP were on their way."

"To protect your ship, with the help of the Kung Fu Manatee, I endured the pain and sailed the Merry away."

"Furthermore, I also renovated the Merry."

After hearing Bon Clay's explanation, Luffy grabbed Bon Clay's hand and burst into tears.

"Thank you, young von Clay!"

"You're welcome, little Luffy."

Von Clay was also teary-eyed.

"We're friends!"

……

Chapter 35 Vivi's Farewell, Nico Robin Joins the Party.

Vivi got up very early, put on her goddess clothes, and prepared to give a speech.

However, the public discovered that the princess was not actually present; what was being played was just a recording.

It turns out that Princess Vivi, with the help of Fanny and Runner, went to East Port to see Luffy and his crew off.