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Chapter 287 Situation Analysis: The World Government is Destined to Defeat

After embracing, Ning Yuan and Weiwei walked hand in hand along the long street toward Yu Yan.

Behind them were citizens carrying Crocodile's corpse and showing it off.

Walking down the street, Ningyuan could already see some shopkeepers starting to prepare ingredients, and some people were even standing on the street singing and dancing!

"What are they doing?" Ning Yuan looked on in disbelief.

"A banquet!" Vivi exclaimed with a smile. "We've had such a happy day, we definitely need to have a banquet to celebrate!"

Ning Yuan nodded. Holding a banquet is indeed normal, but it's hard to comment on.

After all, Crocodile was a true hero for nearly ten years. Even if some of the pirates were arranged by Baroque Works, there were probably many more genuine pirates!

In other words, Crocodile really did help the citizens of this place drive out pirates for ten years!

Are they really that happy about the end of a hero's life?

Although Vivi distributed flyers in advance exposing Crocodile's crimes, she said, "You actually believed her!"

Is this naivety, or just plain stupidity?

Ning Yuan thought about it and concluded that it should be a combination of both.

The political landscape of Alabasta, if not naive, could certainly be described as innocent!

For example, a rebel army of 60 was stopped by a princess's speech!

For example, how did Alabasta deal with the rebels afterward?

It seems they were sent back to their place of origin, and people are just going about their business as usual; nothing has been done about it.

Is this outrageous? Isn't this encouraging rebellion? Anyway, there's no cost to rebellion, and no one will die. Are you kidding me?

Such political maneuvering was so naive that Ning Yuan couldn't help but wonder if this was truly a nation with a history spanning nearly five thousand years. (In the One Piece timeline, Alabasta was already established in ancient times.)

However, he did not express his opinion. It's good to be simple-minded; at least no one jumped out to question the legitimacy of his status as the imperial son-in-law.

In China's political climate, marrying a princess and thinking you can become emperor? You're dreaming!

After the two arrived at the Rain Banquet, Weiwei gave a speech and then persuaded the crowd of onlookers to leave.

Now that Yu Yan has become their temporary residence, the gambling business naturally has to be suspended.

As for when it will stop, who knows?

In the banquet hall, all the gambling facilities had been removed, and the site had been transformed into a spacious venue.

In the center of the venue, Crocodile's body lay.

There were no signs of combat on his body, except for an open mouth between his eyebrows, which proved the cause of his death.

Robin examined Crocodile's body carefully, her expression blank: "He really did die from a gunshot wound?"

"I told you long ago, someone like him relies too much on Logia-type Devil Fruits and has lost all vigilance against ordinary people and firearms!" Ning Yuan laughed.

Of course, even if Crocodile hadn't lost his guard and dodged that bullet, the next one would have been a sure hit.

Ning Yuan will definitely make Crocodile die by shooting, and he will also make sure that Crocodile's cause of death is confirmed in the newspapers!

As for why?

In order to play dumb and hide their true strength.

If someone were to fight Crocodile for eight hundred rounds and ultimately kill him, that person would inevitably become famous overnight and attract the attention of all the powers on the seas.

If this person were to become the husband of the Alabasta princess, or the future prince or king, even the World Government would have to intervene.

But if this person had a gun and, taking advantage of Crocodile's indifference, killed him with a Seastone bullet, that would be a different story.

No one would think this person was powerful; they would only think he was lucky and take the opportunity to mock Crocodile for dying unjustly.

Look at Robin's expression now. She's only shocked that Crocodile would die from a gunshot, but she's not afraid of Ning Yuan, who killed Crocodile, at all.

"You're right!" Robin nodded. Although she still felt it was somewhat unreal, Crocodile's body was already there, so she had no choice but to accept it.

After all, novels need to be logical; reality is just more absurd.

"Crocodile is dead, what should we do next?" Vivi asked.

She used to be a thoughtful person, but after following Ning Yuan, she gradually stopped liking to think.

There's no way around it; when you always have someone around offering advice and who always gets it right, you'll also become less inclined to use your brain.

Look at Liu Bei, didn't he become stupid after he got Zhuge Liang?

"We'll split into two groups!" Ning Yuan said. "We'll return to Arubana to intercept the rebels, while Baroque Works will gather manpower to address the vulnerability of Alabasta's ports after Crocodile's departure!"

As he spoke, Ning Yuan looked at Robin: "This requires your help!"

"Are you trying to recruit me?" Robin asked with a smile.

"Yes, so what do you mean?" Ning Yuan asked.

Robin shook his head: "Sorry, the Alabasta royal family cannot protect me!"

"Because of your identity as the son of a demon and a historian?" Ning Yuan retorted.

Robin was startled and suddenly stood up straight.

After checking their surroundings and confirming that only the three of them were in the hall, he immediately asked in a serious tone, "Do you know me?"

If I remember correctly, I haven't revealed my identity at all since they met!

In other words, he knew me from the very beginning?

"You were at least running for your life, why didn't you dye your hair or wear colored contact lenses?" Ning Yuan asked with a laugh, "Or do you think you look very different at 7 years old?"

Robin blushed, not because she was shy, but because Ning Yuan's words completely stunned her.

Yeah, why didn't I think of dyeing my hair?

Hair dyeing isn't some cutting-edge technology; you can get it done at any roadside barbershop!

As for colored contact lenses, although they require more advanced technology, they can still be found in larger cities.

The rest—manicures, dresses, hairstyles—I'll get one of each.

They say a girl changes drastically as she grows up; after such a transformation, who would recognize her?

But she's a scholar, a historian, and these kinds of things are completely foreign to her!

"Besides, even if you don't dye your hair or wear colored contact lenses, Alabasta can still protect you!" Ning Yuan continued, "Isn't the World Government wanted you because you researched that blank century of history?"

"You want me to give up studying history?" Robin immediately shook his head: "That's impossible. Seeking true history is my lifelong dream!"

It was also my mother's last wish!

"I'm not asking you to give up studying history, I'm just asking you to take a break, like a three-year break!" Ning Yuan said.

"Three years, is there anything special about this timeframe?" Robin asked.

"The World Government will be down in about three years!" Ning Yuan laughed. "Then you can research whatever you want. Forget about researching the Void Century; even if you want to research the Celestial Dragons' court secrets, no one will stop you!"

"Huh?" Robin's eyes widened immediately. "The World Government has fallen? Could it be that you are...?"

Vivi's eyes widened, her face tense. She had attended the World Government Conference with her father back then, and the topic of the conference was how to deal with the increasingly fierce revolutionary army's actions!

If anyone in this world could bring down the World Government, it would undoubtedly be the Revolutionary Army!

So, Ningyuan was a revolutionary army?

If he is, what should I do?

Is he planning to start a revolution in Alabasta as well?

But, since I've already agreed to marry him, there's no need to do this anymore!

"What if I were in their shoes?" Ning Yuan looked at the two of them. "What would you do?"

A flicker of interest crossed Robin's eyes, but he ultimately shook his head: "I've also studied the Revolutionary Army's actions over the years, but overall, I'm not optimistic about their future!"

The Doraga movement has been going on for ten years. While it's not to say they've accomplished nothing, the results haven't been particularly significant.

You said that we can overthrow the world government in three more years?

I do not believe!

"The revolutionary army wasn't very good before, but that was because they lacked a leader with strategic vision and strategic thinking!" Ning Yuan pointed to himself. "But now, they do!"

Vivi was even more shocked. He was not only a revolutionary, but also a leader?

Robin fell into deep thought.

The Revolutionary Army may not have been very effective in the past, but as a force capable of confronting the World Government, it certainly possesses considerable strength.

Although she did not witness Ning Yuan's wisdom, she at least witnessed his grasp of human nature.

Crocodile lying on the ground is evidence of this.

If the two are combined, even if they can't overthrow the World Government, protecting a historian like her would be a piece of cake!

"So, what do you plan to do with me and my father?" Vivi suddenly spoke up, her face tense. "You're not going to kill me, are you?!"

"Aren't we husband and wife? Why would I kill you!" Ning Yuan gently embraced Weiwei, then touched her lips with his own. "Besides, I know what you're so nervous about. Don't worry, meeting you wasn't a scheme, and my love for you isn't fake!"

Weiwei breathed a sigh of relief; thank goodness.

She didn't really understand the meaning of the nation yet, but she already had aspirations for love.

This was the first time in her life she had ever fallen for someone. If this person was only approaching her in order to usurp her country, that would be terrifying!

"Sit down, everyone!" Ning Yuan flicked his sleeve, and Crocodile's corpse floated to a corner, where a soft carpet appeared on the ground. "I'll tell you about our next move!"

"Do I have to hear it too?" Robin asked. "I didn't agree to join you!"

"Do you still have a choice?" Ning Yuan asked rhetorically.

Robin's face darkened. "That's true."

The Revolutionary Army is different from pirates. Pirates are afraid that others will not know their fame, while the Revolutionary Army hides itself as well as possible.

So just seeing Ning Yuan's appearance made it difficult for her to leave.

Moreover, she was genuinely curious about what the Revolutionary Army planned to do to have the confidence to claim that they could overthrow the World Government in three years.

"The development of the Revolutionary Army in the past was basically a haphazard and disorganized effort, completely lacking a systematic approach. However, now that I'm here, this situation has changed!" Ning Yuan waved his sleeve again, and a world map appeared between the three of them.

Of course, this is just a rough world map.

"From now on, the Revolutionary Army will mainly develop in the East China Sea. With Loguetown garrisoned there, and Captain Smoker already on our side, we will take over all the naval branches in the East China Sea with his cooperation!"

Vivi didn't know what this meant, but Robin gasped.

Their Baroque Works has a very wide reach; they even went to the East Blue to recruit Zoro. So Robin is no stranger to the East Blue, and she certainly knows how serious it would be for the World Government to lose it.

"The East China Sea may seem to be the weakest sea area, but this is because it is the weakest in terms of pirate strength. As we all know, if there are not many bandits and outlaws in a place, the economy will definitely improve. So, although the East China Sea is the weakest in terms of strength, it is undoubtedly the number one and the strongest among the four seas in terms of economy! Whether it is food, people's livelihood, or light industrial production, the East China Sea firmly holds the top position in the world."

"The only weakness of the East China Sea lies in technology and heavy industry. This is because these things require a strong and stable government to drive them, and it's clear that the East China Sea doesn't have such a government. But that was in the past. Now, isn't the Revolutionary Army here? The East China Sea has a strong economy but weak military power, while the Revolutionary Army has strong military power but a weak economy. The combination of the two is a perfect alliance!"

The two women nodded, their expressions now much more serious.

Fortunately, one of the girls was a princess and the other a historian. The former was listening to these things because they concerned her own interests and even her life, while the latter was listening to things related to academics.

If you were to tell Namino and Chiko these things, they might not be so willing to listen.

The audience listened attentively, which made Ning Yuanjian even more enthusiastic.

"Furthermore, the East Blue has another advantage: it is far from the World Government's military center. Because the East Blue is too weak, there are no large forces stationed there. Both Mary Geoise and Marineford are on the other side of the East Blue. This deployment of forces makes it easy for the Revolutionary Army to take over the East Blue, and it is also very easy to defend it."

"If the Navy and the World Government want to subdue the East Blue, they will have to travel a long distance. Those who fought in the Battle of Guandu and the Battle of Moscow should know how deadly a long supply line is."

"Moreover, although the Revolutionary Army may seem isolated, it is not lacking in allies. The Four Emperors and the major pirate crews are all allies of the Revolutionary Army. If you dare to mobilize a large number of troops to besiege the Revolutionary Army, then the pirates of the New World will dare to gather their forces to attack the Marine Headquarters."

"Even in the worst-case scenario, if the Revolutionary Army entrenched in the East Blue is defeated, don't forget that the East Blue is the strongest economic zone. After years of war, this economic zone will inevitably be destroyed. The Revolutionary Army already has nothing, so if you destroy the East Blue, it is actually the World Government that suffers the loss. At that time, the World Government's rule will still be shaken."

"In short, if the World Government wins, it will lose half its life; if it loses, it will lose its entire life!"

Those who have read "Five Thousand Years of Chinese History" should know that a widespread uprising, even if it ultimately fails, can cost a dynasty its life.

"If it loses, needless to say, the World Government will collapse, and the Celestial Dragons will be finished!" Ning Yuan pointed to Alabasta on the map: "If it wins, can the World Government still survive?"

Robin shook his head: "No, I can't!"

"Why not?" Vivi asked. "Wouldn't the World Government's prestige greatly increase if we eliminated the Revolutionary Army?"

"The World Government's opponents aren't just the Revolutionary Army, there are also pirates, and other aggressive major powers!" Robin pointed to Alabasta on the map. "At least Alabasta, ruled by Ningyuan, won't just watch the World Government rise again!"

Ning Yuan nodded: "That's right!"

He pointed to the Reverse Mountain and the Calm Belt nearby: "Since ancient times, war profits have been the easiest way for a country to become wealthy. Alabasta is bordered by the Reverse Mountain on one side and the Calm Belt on the other. When war breaks out, Alabasta will surely be able to acquire a large amount of wealth through logistics and trade!"

"With money, and by arming an army, who will care about the World Government then?"

"Hiss!" Weiwei gasped.

"Besides, other countries aren't stupid; they'll definitely follow suit, especially with Alabasta leading the way!"

"Won't the World Government attack us?" Vivi asked.

"Of course we can fight the World Government, but don't forget!" Ning Yuan pointed to Reverse Mountain and the Calm Belt: "We provide their logistics for their wars, so who will provide their logistics when they fight us?"

"The East China Sea is already ravaged. The Great Sea Route has no major power like ours. Only the Seven Seas can provide some warships, but is war only about warships? Don't we need money for food, drink, and sanitation? Don't we need money for guns and cannons?"

"Moreover, although we Alabasta are currently a maritime power, we will gradually transform into a land power through our development. Warships are not entirely useless against land powers, but they are certainly not very effective."

"To destroy Alabasta, the World Government must build a massive army!"

"We currently have 600,000 standing troops, but when war breaks out, it will be much larger, possibly reaching 6 million! To fight against an army of 6 million, should the World Government build an army of 8 million?"

"So here's the question: how do you manage the logistics for an army of eight million?"

"This!" Vivi looked at the map. Alabasta was the largest country on the Grand Line, and all the surrounding countries were small countries. No country could support the logistics of an eight million-strong army.

At this time, the East China Sea was also destroyed. Where could logistics come from?

"West Sea, South Sea, North Sea!" Vivi thought for a while and then answered.

"So here's the question: fighting a war requires people, and mobilizing supplies also requires people. How many people does the World Government have tied up in these three places? Is the East China Sea still going to be taken care of?" Ning Yuan asked again.

"Donghai, wasn't the Revolutionary Army wiped out?" Vivi asked.

"Drag can fly, and it's a Logia-type!" Ning Yuan reminded him, "So the Revolutionary Army will be wiped out, but the people might not necessarily die!"

"And!" Robin reminded him, "The East Blue is now a wasteland, filled with orphans and unemployed adults—these are all potential recruits for the Revolutionary Army!"

"Oh my god!" Vivi exclaimed in shock.

"And another thing!" Robin continued, "The World Government's soldiers aren't very disciplined either. The longer they stay in one place, the deeper the hatred they accumulate! Even if they defeat the Revolutionary Army in the East Blue, given time, an even stronger Revolutionary Army will be born from their corpses!"

Vivi fell completely silent.

"Actually, in our previous simulations, we've already done our best to strengthen the World Government!" Ning Yuan pointed to the New World side. "In the previous simulations, the New World side remained completely inactive, but can these pirates really hold back?"

"To be honest, I don't understand why the World Government has been able to exist for so many years!" Ning Yuan stroked his chin and continued, "I could understand if you said two or three hundred years, but eight hundred years!"

I shook my head, not quite understanding, only expressing my shock.

Robin and Vivi exchanged a glance, then looked at the map, digesting what Ning Yuan had just explained.

If Ning Yuan's deductions are correct, this world government really does look like it's on the verge of collapse!

The prerequisite is that the revolutionary army can take over the East China Sea.

So, can the revolutionary army take over the East China Sea?

you still need to ask?

The East China Sea is the weakest sea!

"So what will happen to Alabasta in the future?" Vivi asked after thinking for a moment.

This projection only stated that the World Government would perish, but it didn't mention the fate of Alabasta.

"There are two possibilities for Alabasta's future!" Ning Yuan pointed to the East Blue: "If the Revolutionary Army defeats the World Government and unifies the world, we'll just surrender. Such a large island needs someone to govern it. The Nefertari family will still be the rulers of this area, just with a different name—maybe something like 'Governor'!"

"If the Revolutionary Army is defeated, then a powerful Alabasta will take up the banner of the Revolutionary Army, first conquer the East Blue, then confront the weakened World Government, and Alabasta will then unify the world!"

"Does war always have to happen?" Vivi asked pitifully. "Isn't peace better?"

"Now, there are starving people all over the world, pirates are rampant, revolutions are breaking out one after another, and the world government is levying heavenly gold everywhere. Is there any world peace?" Ning Yuan asked rhetorically.

"But at least Alabasta, eh?" Vivi wanted to say her own home, but then she remembered that Alabasta wasn't peaceful either.

"You mean Alabasta was an accident, just that Crocodile appeared?" Ning Yuan asked.

Weiwei nodded. Actually, she hadn't thought that way, but when Ning Yuan asked, she realized she really had.

"The world is in such chaos, Alabasta can't possibly stay out of it!" Ning Yuan said calmly. "Today Crocodile will come, tomorrow Gaara will come, and the day after tomorrow it might be some other powerful figure! You want to live in seclusion, but others may not agree!"

Vivi remained silent.

"As long as we become strong, the future—whether it's war or peace—will be in our hands! But if someone else becomes strong!" Ning Yuan shook his head: "Then we'll be at their mercy, completely at their mercy!"

Weiwei remained silent, her mind a complete blank.

How did this world become like this?

It feels so unfamiliar, so scary!

I originally thought that after defeating Crocodile, I would have a good life, but I never expected that something even more terrible was waiting for me in the future.

After thinking it over, Weiwei suddenly smiled.

If I were to face all of this alone, it would naturally be a terrifying future.

But I have Ningyuan!

Gently grasping Ning Yuan's arm, she said, "I understand. From now on, the future of this country rests entirely in your hands!"

Ning Yuan nodded slightly. Although he had a heavy responsibility on his shoulders, he remained calm.

It's just about unifying the world; it's not like it's the first time they've done it.

and many more!

Seriously, I came here to enjoy life, so why am I doing this again?

Ning Yuan touched his chin and shook his head.

There was nothing he could do; he had witnessed too many injustices along the way, and he simply couldn't bear to watch anymore.

If you don't have the ability, then so be it, you can only endure it.

I have the ability and the brains, why should I endure it? Wouldn't that be a waste of time traveling through time?

Damn it, let's do it!

Ning Yuan looked at Robin: "And what are your thoughts?"

"Do I even have a choice?" Robin chuckled softly, a slight smile playing on his lips. "I wonder how this future king plans to deal with me?"

"Hmm, you'll be my secretary first, assisting me in governing this country!" Ning Yuan said. "Furthermore, the Balog Agency will be merged into Alabasta and renamed the Kingdom Intelligence Agency, and you'll be in charge. Pick out the best fighters, and I'll set up an officer academy to train them all into officers. Alabasta will have its own three generals in the future; we can't let the World Government hold us back anymore!"

Robin covered her mouth and laughed. "What 'choking'? That's an interesting way of putting it."

"Oh, right!" Ning Yuan suddenly pulled out a Devil Fruit and handed it to Vivi: "This is Crocodile's Sand-Sand Fruit, you can eat it!"

"Huh?" The two women were both surprised.

"How did this fruit end up in your hands?" Vivi's reaction was alright, because Alabasta also had family-inherited fruit techniques.

Robin was utterly shocked: "Isn't it said that after a Devil Fruit user dies, the fruit randomly regenerates?"

"Well then, let me give you even more confidence!" Ning Yuan laughed, "I have the technology to recover Devil Fruits, 100% guaranteed!"

"!!!"

(End of this chapter)