One Piece: The Cryo Doctor on the Straw Hat Ship

The moment the capsaicin-filled shells exploded in the center of the camp, they didn't burst into flames, but rather into a strange, thick, dark red smoke.

The smoke seemed to have a living thing; it expanded and spread in an instant, covering most of the camp in the blink of an eye.

In the thick fog, the fine chili powder mixed with a pungent chemical tear-inducing substance, as if transforming into countless red-hot steel needles, relentlessly piercing every inch of exposed skin and mucous membranes.

"Cough...cough cough!!!"

"My eyes... my eyes!!!"

"What the hell is this... Ughhh!!!"

The rebel soldiers, who had been fierce-looking and armed with various crude weapons, were suddenly plunged into hellish torment.

In the blink of an eye, most of the rebels in the camp were rendered incapable of fighting, wandering around, falling, and rolling like headless flies.

"Why do you do this?"

Nami shook her head regretfully, then marked the location coordinates of the camp and sent them to V later.

Knowing that V needs more wounded to level up, the two, while unable to cause widespread destruction and inflict fatal wounds, could temporarily incapacitate more people without taking their lives.

If the quality is lacking, make up for it with quantity.

"Let's go, this camp is beyond saving, let's check the next camp."

Nami summoned several drones, which formed a platform beneath her and Usopp's feet.

Drones used for combat and reconnaissance obviously do not have the function of lifting and bearing weight, but with Nami's precise calculations, they can do more than imagined.

"Okay!"

Usopp happily boarded the vehicle and immediately began to take out his nutrient solution and drink it elegantly, as if savoring tea.

His prosthetic body, "Explode, Reality!", possesses the ability to synthesize various projectiles out of thin air by consuming physical and mental energy. It can also record successfully developed projectiles, making his combat style more flexible.

The specially made Chili Star was the product of his prosthetic body automatically synthesizing after the recording process.

This is also an alternative way of using prosthetics that Usopp has developed.

He discovered that the consumption of synthetic shells seemed to be directly related to the firepower of the shells.

For example, synthesizing powerful and extremely destructive shells often requires consuming a large amount of physical and mental energy.

However, if the target of the synthesis is various types of shells such as chili peppers and rotten eggs, which seem to have weak destructive power but are actually extremely lethal, the consumption will be greatly reduced.

And often, the effects of this type of shell are even more terrifying than the former!

Even when Usopp told V about this discovery, V was slightly shocked.

It's no wonder he's a man who can assemble a weather stick by hand without any systematic training.

Usopp's creativity is perhaps his greatest talent.

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The unrest in Alabasta lasted for three full days.

Three days later, at the Alabasta Royal Palace.

Inside the grand but not luxurious audience hall, Cobra, the king of the country, sat on his throne, his facial muscles taut with an indescribable tension.

But at the same time, his eyes burned with hope as he looked down at the crowd below.

Below the throne sat the entire Straw Hat Pirates crew, as well as the rebel generals led by Koza.

"So...that's how it is..."

Kosa clenched his fists tightly, his teeth clenched as if they might break at any moment.

The other rebel generals beside him all wore similar expressions.

After Nami and Usopp's purge, those who are now here are all generals who truly care about the people and are willing to seek a way out for the country and its people.

When they learned that all the hardships Alabasta had endured over the past three years were actually the result of Crocodile's conspiracy, their anger and shock were beyond words.

Cobra also looked somber.

A brief silence fell over the hall.

However, this was clearly not what V, who was in a hurry, wanted to see.

“Your Majesty Cobra…” V said with a light laugh, breaking the silence in the hall.

"Now that Crocodile has been dealt with, it's time to discuss the aftermath of Alabasta."

Cobra took a deep breath: "Mr. V is right."

"I have already expressed my gratitude many times before, so I will not repeat it here."

"Vivi has told me everything about the deal proposed by the Straw Hat Pirates."

"Without the Straw Hat Pirates' help, the entire Alabasta Kingdom would surely be plunged into an abyss."

"so……"

Cobra slowly rose from his throne, his gaze sweeping over every face in the hall.

His daughter Vivi's eyes were filled with tears but also with hope. The rebel generals, led by Koza, had put aside their hostility despite their complicated expressions, while the Straw Hat Pirates calmly awaited his reply.

“I, Neferutari Cobra, in the name of the King of Alabasta, declare—”

"From this day forward, the Kingdom of Alabasta voluntarily accepts the protection and leadership of the Straw Hat Pirates."

"The conspiracies and suffering of the past have ended, and the road ahead needs new forces to protect it."

He looked at Luffy and V and continued:

"As part of the promise, the Kingdom will permanently hand over the Eruma region to the Straw Hat Pirates for their use."

"That place was once the only oasis in the Alabasta Kingdom, but now, thanks to Crocodile's schemes, it's just a vast expanse of sand. I hope the Straw Hat Pirates won't mind."

"In addition, Alabasta will fully assist you in building the necessary facilities and guarantee the autonomy of the region."

Cobra paused, his voice growing increasingly firm:

"I will formally draft the above resolution into a royal decree tomorrow and announce it to the entire nation."

"May our joint efforts bring about a truly peaceful and prosperous future for Alabasta."

The hall fell silent, then bursts of whispers erupted.

Koza slowly knelt on one knee and said in a deep voice, "We, the rebels... no, the people and soldiers of Alabasta, are willing to follow the leadership of the King and the Straw Hat Pirates."

"Just like that... we acquired a country!?"

Usopp gazed at Cobra, who looked sincere, and Kosa, who was kneeling on one knee.

Even though he was a participant in this operation, and even made significant contributions...

In just three months, he went from being a small villager in the East China Sea to someone capable of ruling a world power. The dramatic change in his status and the weight of his responsibilities stirred his emotions, making him feel as if he were in a dream.

Robin was also disappointed.

Who would have thought that the Straw Hat Pirates could accomplish in just three days what Crocodile had been planning for over a decade without success?

Even if they were standing on Crocodile's shoulders, it was enough to prove that these "rookie pirates" possessed an extraordinary level of execution and disruptive power.

Knowing that Luffy dislikes trouble, V smiled, stood up, and extended his hand to King Cobra.

"In that case, I wish us a pleasant cooperation!"

Cobra stepped forward and solemnly shook V's hand.

"Pleasant to work with."

"Alabasta will always be the Straw Hat Pirates' strongest ally."

At this moment, a relieved smile finally appeared on his tired yet determined face.

With Vivi's detailed explanation, Cobra gained a comprehensive understanding of the Straw Hat crew's capabilities and their overall plans for the future of Alabasta.

Although he relinquished some of his power, he remained perfectly clear-headed:

From this day forward, the people of Alabasta will no longer struggle for sustenance.

In the foreseeable future, this land will become a truly peaceful nation where everyone has enough to eat and wear and education is universal.

The gloom that had shrouded Alabasta for years has finally dissipated completely.

After the rain, a brighter dawn will surely greet this ancient kingdom.

Chapter 88 Seven Days of Nirvana (Seeking first subscription~)

Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.

These seven days are just an ordinary short period of time for the sea.

However, for the people of Alabasta, it was a completely new and upheaval process!

Even in the near future, this brief seven-day period will be referred to with reverence as the "Seven Days of Nirvana".

First, the first day.

The Kingdom's New Birthday.

His Majesty King Cobra personally presided over a public declaration meeting for all citizens in the capital square.

In a solemn yet resolute voice, he declared that the culprit behind the kingdom's three-year drought was none other than Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea who resided in the Rain Land.

His senior agents from the Baroque Works, including Mr. 1 Daz Bonis, confessed to all the crimes and submitted complete and detailed evidence.

The news swept across the country like a storm, shaking the entire nation.

After years of suffering and suspicion, the truth has finally come to light.

Day two.

Kingdom Peace Day.

A piece of news that shook the entire nation spread as quickly as a hot wind in the desert to every corner:

Koza, the leader of hundreds of thousands of rebels, openly admitted that he too had been deceived by Crocodile, and after the truth came out, solemnly announced the disbandment of the entire rebel army.

On the big screen broadcasting across the country: