Fighters in Pirate World

After two days of sailing, Luochen and his group finally arrived at the 'ancient desert country' Alabasta.

Alabasta is located on the largest island outside the archipelago, 'Sentine Island'. If 'Sentine Island' were not covered in deserts and had limited resources, this island would definitely become a site for all major forces to compete for.

Even with limited resources, this island still gave birth to a superpower, and that is the [Kingdom of Alabasta]

The Kingdom of Alabasta is a super-state with a standing army of 60 in the capital alone, a total strength of one million, and a population of tens of millions.

A country with a population of tens of millions is extremely rare in the entire pirate world.

And this country not only has a long history, but its status is also extremely transcendent.

800 years ago, twenty kings established the current world government.

Among those twenty kings, one of them is the current king of the Kingdom of Alabasta.

For unknown reasons, the Neferutari royal family of the Kingdom of Alabasta did not move to Marijoa.

Even so, the Neferutari royal family is still one of the 'descendants of the Creator', but they don't have the title of 'Celestial Dragon'.

However, 800 years have passed, and now few people in the sea know that the Neferutari royal family is actually the descendant of one of the twenty kings.

In the eyes of the world, the Neferutari royal family is just a relatively ancient royal family, so much so that later there would be a Shichibukai who dared to pursue a plan to usurp the country in such a country.

When the three-masted sailing ship was looking for a port around Shengting Island, Luo Chen thought for a moment and said: "After we get ashore later, we will go to the tavern to inquire about the currents in the sky, and then replenish supplies."

"Okay." Everyone nodded.

To enter Sky Island, entering Alabasta is essential.

After all, Sky Island is just a legend to people in this world, and there is no location of Sky Island on the navigation map. Even if Luochen knew that Sky Island did exist, he would not be able to find this place.

This is a real world. If there is no relatively accurate information, even if you know that this thing exists, you will not be able to find it. Just like the legendary pirate king Gol D. Roger’s great secret treasure ONEPIECE. People all know this thing, but why is it so Still can't find it after many years?That's the truth.

Looking for a location without location information in such a vast sea is tantamount to finding a needle in a haystack.

When they were in the Capital of Seven Rivers and Changhuan Island, Luo Chen asked about the Soaring Sea Current, but they didn't even know what the Soaring Sea Current was.

Luochen had no choice but to pin his hopes on Alabasta. In the original book, it was also here that Luffy got some rumors about the Sky Island and the legend of the Soaring Sea Current. Luochen believed that he could also find out about the Soaring Sea Current in Alabasta.

After landing on the island, Luochen and his group first bought a map of Alabasta from a stall on the pier, and then headed to the local tavern without stopping.

If you want to get information in a place, a tavern is undoubtedly the best choice.Because there is a lack of entertainment in this world, sailors who travel on the sea will almost empty out everything in their stomachs when they go to a tavern and brag about these events. Therefore, the tavern has become the best place to learn about local legends.

After entering the tavern, Cosette booked a small private room, called a waiter, and asked him about the legend of the 'Sky-Rising Sea Current'.

At the beginning, the boy was hesitant, saying that he was just a boy and didn't understand this.

Cosette smiled upon seeing this and slapped a thick pile of Bailey's on the table.

Seeing the thick Bailey on the table, the guy immediately 'understood' and stopped hesitating. He instantly transformed into a stand-up comedian and explained everything about the 'Sky Current' like beans poured out of a bamboo tube. out.

"It turns out that the 'sky current' really exists. It's so magical. If you look at it this way, does the 'empty island' Luo Chen mentioned also exist?"

After receiving the news of the 'Sky Current', Nami marked the location of the 'Sky Current' on the navigation chart and sighed.

"Of course, when have I ever lied to you?" Luo Chen said with a grin.

After Cosette recorded the information about the 'Soaring Current' into her notebook, she looked at Luo Chen at the opposite table and said, "But, there is still one month until this year's Soaring Current. What should we do next?"

"Let's go to the royal capital of Alabasta and find a blacksmith shop to make you amplification equipment."

Luochen pondered for a moment and then said: "This way Nami can also take the opportunity to draw the map of Alabasta and fulfill her wish of drawing a world map."

"Yeah, I totally agree!"

As soon as Luo Chen's words came out, Nami immediately raised her hands in agreement.

It is Nami's wish to be able to draw a map of the world. What she wants to see most is these islands and countries with long history.

As for Raphael, he said that he is a swordsman, and it is better to follow the captain's arrangements for this kind of navigation.

"Okay, then we'll go now."

Seeing that no one had objections, Cosette immediately made the decision and set off for the capital of Alabasta.

On the way to the capital of Alabasta, Luochen still thoughtfully bought everyone a sunproof cloak.

Although the Alabasta sun will not make them faint, they will get tanned if they are exposed to the sun for a long time. Darkening is not a good thing, especially for Cosette and Nami, two girls who love beauty.

I have to say that Alabasta is really big. It took an hour for Luochen and his group to reach the inn near the port.

From the inn, Luochen and his group rented five camels, four for riding and one for luggage and metal for making amplification equipment.

After a long journey of five hours, from the scorching sun to the setting sun, Luochen and his group finally arrived at the royal capital of Alabasta on camels from the port.

Different from the desolate desert areas in other places, the royal capital of the Kingdom of Alabasta is extremely prosperous, with Japanese-style buildings located here, and there is an endless stream of people coming and going.

After Luochen's group returned the camel to the inn in the royal capital, they went straight to the tavern in the royal capital to inquire about the blacksmith shop and collect information about the royal capital.

"Hey, have you heard? Because the royal family used dancing powder, it didn't rain in other areas for a year, and many people raised their flags to rebel."

"Of course, with the use of dancing powder, the capital city has been in good condition, but other areas have suffered."

"Are you two stupid? Are you afraid of being accused of treason if you dare to talk about this kind of thing in the royal capital?"

"Hey, what are you afraid of? This matter has basically spread. It is originally the fault of the royal family..."

Luochen and his group had just sat down from the tavern, and before they could hire the tavern waiters, they heard the guests at the next tables complaining about the royal family's use of dancing powder.

This made Nami very curious. She didn't know what a dancing fan was, so she set her sights on Cosette.

Seeing Nami's puzzled face, Cosette smiled slightly and pulled out her notebook to explain the principles of dancing powder: "Dancing powder is also called "the powder that calls for rain" and is a green powder. Legend has it that this powder A long time ago, a country where it didn't rain invented a method that produced mist-like smoke floating in the air, creating the so-called "artificial rain." The name came from the hope that people would dance and celebrate happily because of the rain, so it was also called "artificial rain." Called 'dancing fans'."

"However, this 'dancing powder' also has a disadvantage, that is, it will cause other areas, especially those downwind, to become dry."

Cosette paused and said with a slightly gloomy expression: "The Alabasta royal family did make the royal capital prosperous, but it caused other areas to fall into drought. This is tantamount to drinking poison to quench thirst, and may cause turmoil in the country."

"But the strange thing is that the royal family of Alabasta - the Neferutari royal family has ruled Alabasta for more than 800 years. To be able to maintain their rule for so many years must be something special. They should not commit such low-level behavior. Wrong..."

At the end of the sentence, Cosette also had a puzzled look on her face.

The Neferutari royal family has existed for such a long time and has maintained its rule in Alabasta. Logically speaking, they should be aware of the dangers of dancing fans and would not do anything that would endanger their own rule.

From various aspects, there is something wrong within this country.

Just when Cosette was puzzled, Luo Chen smiled slightly and said, "Because someone wants to overthrow the regime of this country and seek power and usurp the throne."

"Is it the Prince of Alabasta who wants to become king early?"

Cosette nodded. She agreed with Luo Chen's theory - someone wanted to seek power and usurp the throne. Apart from this, the royal family should not do such a thing.

"No, no, no, no prince would be stupid enough to usurp power in such a way that shakes the foundation of his rule. If he really wants to think about it, why not just force him into the palace?"

Luo Chen crossed his arms across his chest, shook his head and said, "This kind of method of usurping power that shakes the foundation is basically only done by outsiders."

"Could it be..."

Cosette looked at Luochen with wide eyes, and Luochen nodded as if confirming her idea.

"Is the Shichibukai causing trouble again!?"