I, a Celestial Dragon!

"My lord, it will take at least a quarter!"

Kalifa replied helplessly.

"During the previous drought, not only did crops fail to grow, but due to excessive hunger, many Alabasta residents even ate a lot of the reserved seeds.

If we want to restore agricultural construction, it will probably take at least a quarter of time, until new seeds are shipped in from other places, and the people of Alabasta plant and harvest for a season."

At this point, Kalifa sighed. The population of Alabasta was really too large, and it took a whole month to conduct a census and still not be fully counted.

According to current statistics, Alabasta has a population of at least 60 million, and this number is still growing, possibly even reaching over 100 million.

Even though the Xuanniao is huge in size, it is really too outrageous to rely on one ship to feed tens of millions of people for a quarter.

So recently, Jinbe and Shiryu have started to form a team to lead the Black Ice Team members to hunt sea kings in order to alleviate the food crisis in Alabasta.

Of course, Shirahoshi cried so hard about the actions of Jinpei and others...

That remains to be seen.

After all, those sea kings are all Shirahoshi’s friends!

Back to the point, after hearing what Kalifa said, Gawain nodded thoughtfully.

"It really takes at least a quarter to resume production. This is not much different from what I expected.

In short, we alone will never be able to completely solve the problem of food, clothing and other expenses for the people of Alabasta in this quarter.

However, we have done the best we can!"

At this point, Gawain asked Kalifa.

"Besides all that, how are the rumors we spread within Alabasta spreading lately?"

"Sir, the rumor has been quite effective. According to the information sent by Sister Xia Qi, in the past month, all over Alabasta, there have been black bird flags flying in the wind.

Many people even hung our flags at their homes and doorsteps!

Although it is impossible to judge what kind of influence we have under this phenomenon.

But at least, we have achieved half of our goal!"

"yes……"

After Kalifa finished speaking, Gawain nodded slightly, and then he knocked on the table in front of him.

"It is not enough to achieve only half of it, we should also start our immigration plan next.

Alabasta has a large population, and they can indeed send an appropriate amount of people to Gaya Island and Changhuan Island.

Let's separate ten small black birds and leave them in Kotlaina to establish a proper transportation route.

As for how to raise the awareness of immigration among the people of Alabasta..."

Having said this, Gawain pondered for a moment, then he raised his head and continued softly.

“There is no need to issue explicit regulations and requirements, but let our intelligence personnel continue to spread new gossip.

The news says that the drought in Alabasta is likely to recur.

In this case, it is estimated that a large number of people who have the conditions will voluntarily leave their country without our urging or persuasion.

Therefore, we do not need to emphasize that we are an immigrant transport ship. We can just package the remaining Xiao Xuanniao as a tourist ship and provide tourist services.

No one will cherish something that is given for free. If it comes to traveling, people may try to use our tourist boats to escape to the two islands we have arranged for them!

In addition, the tourist boat focused on promoting the excellent environment of Gaya Island and Changhuan Island.

There are lush forests on Gaya Island, and there are ten extremely dense grasslands on Changhuan Island.

After the severe drought they just experienced, the people of Alabasta will love an island without a desert!"

Having said this, Gawain put down the report and looked towards the desert in the distance. It was gradually becoming a little moist due to the rain, but it was still full of sand.

The celestial phenomena and nature in this pirate world are really irregular. Ever since Crocodile stopped using the dancing powder, the first rain in Cotlaina...

It rained three or four times in a row over the past week!

The rainfall is relatively frequent and the amount of rainfall each time is not small.

But even so, the desert terrain outside Kotlaina has not changed at all!

Gawain also specifically asked Cobra about it.

I heard from Cobra that although Alabasta is a desert terrain, before the drought, every city in Alabasta would have at least four to six small to medium-sized rainfalls every month.

In theory, even if this rain falls in the Sahara Desert, it can turn the desert into an oasis.

But in the world of pirates, the land here is extremely capricious. No matter how the weather changes, the terrain will not change with you!

So, the desert terrain of Alabasta was not caused by this drought...

This can be seen from Jinbe. As early as the first time he followed Gawain to Marijoa, he asked the little Bojime with big breasts for the Alabasta grilled scorpion.

In the early years, this kind of scorpion was rarely seen in Alabasta. Before and after the rain, this kind of scorpion preferred to move underground.

They usually start to move on the ground only four to five days after the rain stops.

Due to the drought, the number of Alabasta scorpions, which have always been scarce, has increased sharply. Most of them roam above the desert, looking for corresponding animals to hunt.

But when the weather near Cotlaina returned to normal, the scorpions immediately returned underground!

Putting aside the thoughts in his mind, Gawain rubbed his forehead gently.

"Kalifa."

He commanded softly.

“The follow-up work can be carried out slowly.

As for the present, we should not stay in Alabasta any longer.

Last night, King Cobra invited me to stay in his palace for a few nights.

Coincidentally, the drought in Alabasta has ended, and Uta can hold some concerts.

How about this, please respond to King Cobra's invitation on my behalf, and we will set off tonight while the temperature is just right and head to the capital, Albana.

Tell everyone to get ready!"

"As ordered!"

Kalifa nodded and then left Gawain's side.

……

……

……

That evening, before sunset, millions of residents of Cotlaina gathered near the south gate where Gawain was about to set out.

Looking at the transport team that gathered all the crabs in the city of Cotlaina, the people of Cotlaina expressed their sincere respect for Gawain.

In the past month, other cities did not actually receive much of the supplies brought by Gawain.

The place that Gawain took the best care of was only Cotlaina, the city where Gawain settled.

Now, seeing that Gawain was leaving, the people of Cotlaina were extremely sad.

Gao Wensheng came and food became free.

Now that Gao Wensheng is gone, I'm afraid I'll have to spend money again...

……

Without mentioning the various thoughts in people's minds, Gawain sat cross-legged on the largest crab.

Speaking of this, we have to mention the specialty transportation animals of the city of Kotlaina.

They use giant crabs that are 20 to 50 meters tall for transportation. It is hard to imagine how these crabs can use their sharp legs to wade through this soft desert with lots of quicksand...

Sitting on the giant crab, Gawain looked at the setting sun in the sky.

Then he raised his right hand.

"Set off."

As soon as he finished speaking, the giant crab under his butt suddenly moved forward. The crab turned around skillfully and then walked sideways.

Feeling the crab walking sideways, Gawain took a deep breath.

Then he turned around slightly and changed direction to face forward again.

Although it is Gawain's crab, in fact, such a huge crab would not be able to accommodate only Gawain.

Among the crowd, except for Shirahoshi, Uta and Big Bear who were riding a crab alone, the other cadres included Ace and Iska.

They all sat on Gawain's crab.

The size of Big Bear and White Star is indeed a bit too big, so it is understandable that they can be ridden alone.

As for Uta, she is almost growing on Shirahoshi these days.

Who said Shirahoshi's body is so soft that it's comfortable whether she's sitting or lying down?

Meanwhile, on Gawain's crab.

After Gao Wen turned around, a group of cadres also turned around in silence and looked ahead.

As he turned around, Ace complained depressedly.

"It turns out that even crabs this big can walk sideways. I thought they were special!"

"Isn't it common sense that crabs walk sideways? Ace, you are always so silly and cute..."

Beside Ace, Iska said with a smile, but Ace shook his head in dissatisfaction with her words.

As they became more familiar with each other, Iska got closer and closer to him, and he became more and more uncomfortable!

On the side, watching the interaction between Iska and Ace.

Old man Rayleigh, who was lying leisurely, and Xia Qi beside him, both smiled like aunties.

"Tsk tsk, it's great to be young!"

“Yeah, even I can’t help but miss my younger days.

Although those times are so far away..."

Xia Qi continued Rayleigh's words with nostalgia.

After hearing what Xia Qi said, Rayleigh suddenly chuckled.

"What's so worth reminiscing about your youth? After all, there was no old man in your youth.

So, let’s reminisce about the days of thirty or forty years ago.

I have always missed the memories of that time, because you were in my memories at that time..."

"Old ghost..."

Listening to Rayleigh's words, Xia Qi flicked the cigarette in her hand with a smile, then she leaned gently on Rayleigh's shoulder.

……

When you look into the abyss, the abyss also looks into you.

Just as Rayleigh and Shaqi were looking at Ace and the other person.

Not far away, Gion and Hancock were also looking at Rayleigh and Shaki.

As they watched, they couldn't help but focus their eyes on Gao Wen.

Gao Wen suddenly felt a chill on his back, so he turned around helplessly and looked at the two women with expectant eyes.

Noticing Gawain's turn around, Hancock spoke to him expectantly.

"Ahem, Gawain... since last time... have you... never let me into your room again?"

"Snake Princess!"

Without waiting for Gawain to respond, Gion grabbed Hancock's collar fiercely.

“Are you being stupid? Didn’t we already agree that we should at least wait for the adults to return the life!

And...damn it, these are crabs, not a big ship!

Our words will be heard!