Noah had a feeling that they had really found the real culprit this time.
Walking deeper into the palace, I saw a historical text that was half embedded in the ground with only a corner showing.
Staring at the stone tablet in front of him, Noah said
"I really found it."
Hearing Noah's affirmation, Crocodile heaved a sigh of relief. Finally, he didn't have to do such things anymore. He was one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, but now he had become a human scanner. It was too suffocating to use his fruit ability to turn over sand every day.
At the same time, he also became very interested in this stone tablet. Something that could make the enemy of the world put so much effort into finding it must be extraordinary. He asked tentatively.
"What's written on it?"
"do not know."
"Well, I don't recognize it..."
What are you doing? You are standing here for a long time without knowing me. Isn't it said that people from O'Hara are all cultured people? Or do you not want to tell me? He thought so in his heart, but he couldn't say it out loud. His stubbornness was cured a few days ago.
Watching Noah take away the stone tablet with the Door-Door Fruit, the Sand Crocodile returned to the ground happily. Looking at the desert at this time, he actually felt that it was very handsome.
The two returned to the rainy land, washed off the dust, and had a good rest for the day. The unchanging scenery and the expectations and disappointments that appeared back and forth were really exhausting.
After resting, Noah told Crocodile that he was leaving.
Lao Sha was delighted, thinking it was a good thing. He smiled unnaturally and lit a cigar.
"Lao Sha, what else do you want to do after I'm gone? Don't you really want to consider doing something big together?"
"Not consider."
"Then Hades..."
Crocodile was a little concerned. Although he had figured out that he couldn't become the Pirate King by relying on Pluto, it was good to have such a powerful weapon in his hand. Whether he stayed in Alabasta or returned to the New World, he would need force.
"I do want Pluto, but forget about overthrowing the World Government. I'm just a pirate. Strictly speaking, the Shichibukai are still under the jurisdiction of the World Government. How could I do such a meaningless thing?"
This old man is a bit difficult to deal with. He has his own ideals, is proactive, has a cool head, and is not easy to fool.
"If you want to become the Pirate King, you can't do it alone. As long as we work together, there is still hope. Do you know why so many people can't find Raftel, but only Roger can find it?"
Noah decided to try a different approach and bring him into his camp.
"do not know"
"Because we need four historical texts of road signs. These road signs are kept in the hands of different forces. You will understand if I tell you.
Queen of Nations Charlotte Linlin has one. The most mysterious Zou in the New World has one. Kaido had one before, but it's in our hands now. The last piece was originally in Fishman Island, and now it may be in the hands of the World Government. So you have no choice, you will end up facing them.
As long as we cooperate, at least this piece of information about the Revolutionary Army can be given to you. We are not that interested in Raftel, and the same goes for the title of Pirate King.
The Queen of All Nations is most likely our enemy. She will never give the signpost to you. You will only have a chance to get it if you defeat her.
And I have a way to find Zou, we can go together.
So the road to Raftel is ultimately blocked by the World Government.
Join hands, only by joining hands with us can you have the hope of reaching the final island in the face of so many powerful forces. This is an important reason why it is so difficult for One Piece to appear.
Roger was able to obtain information by cheating by listening to the voices of all things. He was indeed the most outstanding figure in that era. His success in becoming the king was due to the right time, place and people.
Future generations will have to go through many more hardships if they want to accomplish such a great feat. If you still have a dream, you should seriously consider this matter."
After hearing what Noah said, Crocodile was a little unsure for a moment. These road signs were indeed a big problem. Noah mentioned several forces. Except for Zou, who he didn't know, the other three parties seemed to be playing with him.
After hesitating for a while, he still couldn't make up his mind. Seeing that Lao Sha was in a dilemma again, Noah decided to give him some time to think.
"How about this, you stay here and continue to fight pirates and protect this country. When you have made up your mind, contact me. I'm giving you a piece of advice, don't mess with the Nefertari royal family casually. This country is not as simple as you think."
Chapter 248 Noah Enters the Palace
Crocodile didn't ask carefully why it was not simple. He realized that Noah was setting a trap for him.
Noah could only take his time to deal with this kind of wary and aggressive person. He really admired Lao Sha. Strength was only one aspect, the key was brains.
It is not easy to find a smart person to cooperate with at present. The mainstream of One Piece world is not to plan the world by wisdom, but by passion and destiny. Moreover, in the early stage, in order to package his identity as a national hero, he did not have time to do anything excessive.
Then try another approach and let him fall into the trap of the truth.
"Okay, it's fine for you to continue to stay in Alabasta, but don't bully ordinary people in the future. Help me do three more things that won't endanger your life.
After I'm done, I can tell you where Pluto is. Isn't that fair? A super weapon that can sink an island with one shot is not too much to exchange for this, right? "
……
Lao Sha was still very alert. There were really many traps in this sentence. At least he could think of several of them in an instant. The reputation of this bastard opposite was not that good. He had to think about it seriously.
If Pluto wasn't really attractive to him, he wouldn't even consider such a thing.
Seeing that Crocodile didn't say anything and instead thought more vigilantly, Noah was a little speechless. How did his reputation on the sea get ruined? He didn't do anything that would enrage God or man. He just cheated the World Government and other forces a few times.
Just a few times? If Lao Sha could hear Noah's inner voice, he would definitely laugh at this ignorant guy in front of him. Did Doflamingo's life go to waste? Did Kaido's beating go to waste?
After thinking it over again and again, Lao Sha finally agreed. Now he is at the mercy of others. Don't think that if you help Noah find the historical text, this guy will not take action. You have to be more skeptical about human nature in order to survive on the sea.
The Seven Warlords of the Sea originally needed their own territory. They have been operating Alabasta for several years. It would be a pity to give it up. They don't steal the country or kill civilians in private, but they can still quietly look for clues about Pluto.
First, he was not sure whether what Noah said about Pluto not being here was true or not. If it were him, he would also tell people that Pluto was not here. Secondly, even if Pluto was really not here, there was definitely a clue about Pluto here. If he could find it, he wouldn't have to endure Noah's wrath.
After Crocodile agreed, Noah was very happy. Crocodile, Crocodile. Pluto is in Wano Country, destined to fight against an emperor. Kaido and Big Mom have a special relationship, and they may join forces at any time. Facing two emperors, who else can help you except us? Isn't this another win-win situation?
In order to trick Lao Sha into joining, it took a lot of effort. Now the South China Sea Federation has concentrated most of the core forces of the Revolutionary Army. The development period in recent years is very critical. In order not to be discovered by the World Government, it is necessary to constantly stir up trouble outside the South China Sea to involve their attention.
Having an official Shichibukai to assist you can save you a lot of trouble.
Now that this matter has been settled, there is only one thing left to do before arriving in Alabasta.
Late at night, Cobra was awakened from his sleep by his maid.
"what's up?"
Although he was a little grumpy about waking up, he knew that it was so late and the maid would not dare to wake him unless it was something urgent.
"Guard Captain Bell sent a message that Lord Crocodile came to visit late at night and said he had something important to tell you."
Crocodile, it's so late, thinking about the shocking battle a few days ago, could there be a sequel to the incident? Thinking of this, he didn't even change his pajamas, and hurried out and went directly to the living room.
I went into the living room and found something was not right. Bell and Gaga were from the Kingdom Guard, which was normal here. Crocodile was not the first time I met him, he was a newly promoted national hero. But there was another person sitting on the sofa, wrapped tightly in a black cloak, and I didn't know who he was.
"Lord Crocodile, I wonder why you come here so late at night and ask to see His Majesty the King. And can you let us see your true face?"
Bell was somewhat puzzled about the purpose of this great hero's coming here. As for Crocodile, they, the subordinates, also tended to be more like ministers and were somewhat wary.
At this time, another guardian of Alabasta, Gaga, looked at the figure under the cloak very vigilantly. He was the user of the Animal-type, Dog-Dog Fruit, Jackal Form ability.
The jackal is somewhat similar in appearance to Anubis, the Egyptian god of death. Generally, fruits of this mythical form have their own special abilities.
Maybe he is not strong in head-on combat and was easily killed by Lao Sha, but the symbolic meaning shows that he still has some abilities.
At this moment, Jiaka smelled the scent of endless death from the figure opposite him. It seemed that the person under the cloak was not a human, but a natural disaster that could bring destruction.
After a deeper perception, I could actually smell blood and gunpowder, anger and fanaticism. So complicated, so scary.
At this moment, Cobra walked in, and the two guard captains hurriedly stood behind him and performed their guard duties together with the other guards.
"Your Majesty, we meet again. I am here late at night. I am just introducing this person to you. Because his identity is rather special, it is not convenient for him to enter the palace during the day."
When Lao Sha saw Cobra coming in, he casually explained that he was very disdainful of this king. If Noah hadn't said that the Nefertari royal family was not easy to mess with, he would have most likely continued his plan to steal the country in the future.
It’s not as comfortable to have a stronghold as to directly control a country. That’s what Doflamingo did, although he died.
Upon hearing this, everyone turned their puzzled eyes towards the mysterious black shadow who was sitting over there and had not spoken a word since he came in.
The shadow stood up.
"Your Majesty Cobra, could you please dismiss your attendants and only keep the people you trust the most? There are some things that are not convenient to say directly."
Bell was very annoyed when he heard the black shadow say that. He came to the palace so sneakily and shamelessly, and dared to make such a shameless request. It was really too much. He wanted to see what kind of person this person was.
Although Cobra was also very annoyed, he decided to give Crocodile a chance because it was what he should do. He asked everyone present, except Bell and Gaga, to leave first.
It is enough to leave two captains of the national guard.
Seeing Cobra give such an order, the shadow man slowly stood up and took off his hood and cloak with both hands.
As the black shadow revealed its true face, the three people on the opposite side took a deep breath. This!
This is from the Revolutionary Army, Noah!
Chapter 249: First Meeting with Cobra
Cobra stopped Bell and Gaka from calling for reinforcements, and at the critical moment he still showed a certain kingly spirit. This also made Lao Sha look at him with a higher opinion, but only for a moment.
After a moment of distraction, Cobra also made the correct judgment.
The Noah Revolutionary Army on the other side is a huge force that has been fighting against the World Government for many years without being annihilated. They have fought against Marijoa twice, and there have been many big news reports to this day. Such a terrorist force has the strength to at least destroy Alabasta.
His personal strength is also top-notch in the ocean. In recent years, his record is basically a record of battles between admiral-level and emperor-level masters, the three admirals of the navy, and the emperor of the new world.
The weaker record was Doflamingo from the newly promoted Shichibukai, who died in the end. He knew Doflamingo's identity, a former Celestial Dragon, and he just died like that.
He also deliberately killed a real celestial dragon in the East China Sea. He was a big shot who had no scruples. He might not even take a former royal family like Nefertari seriously.
Moreover, he came with Crocodile this time. If he really had any bad intentions, no one present could escape.
When Lao Sha first came here, he not only performed for the common people, but also for the king and ministers. The terrifying Shasha fruit left a deep impression on him.
Showing off one's muscles is still very useful. The ministers behind him were more of a talker, and no one formally called for his death in person.
At every World Government Conference, the kings cursed the Revolutionary Army and people like Dragon and Noah. During this period, Cobra also heard a lot of things.
It seems that in countries that treat their citizens well, there is no trace of their activities. This shows that the Revolutionary Army still has a certain sense of justice, and is not the thugs in the legend. He felt that he had done a good job for the people of Alabasta, so he was not that worried.
Cobra was calm, but Bell and Gaga were not. Bell just wanted to see who was so arrogant in the palace, but now that he saw it, he wished he could turn back time to before Crocodile entered the palace and politely refuse them entry.
Of course he would not scold him, he was just a captain of the kingdom's guard. He did not want to bring disaster to the country, but if Noah proposed something excessive, he would have the courage to fight to the death.
Jaka nodded affirmatively. The smell he had smelled before was correct. It was indeed the smell of disaster. But now he was a little at a loss. Should he transform and fight Noah? With his bravery, he naturally would not have any fear.
"Don't get me wrong. I just want to discuss some things with King Cobra this time. Because of my special status, I am afraid that it will affect this country, so I asked Lao Sha to bring me here."
Noah watched the atmosphere drop to freezing point in an instant, and explained helplessly. It seems that the Revolutionary Army is even less popular than the pirates. Why is one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea more popular than him?
Lao Sha's face was not looking good at this time. He had said before that this person was coming to the palace to meet the kingdom, and he did not show any intimacy with Noah, but you opened your mouth and said Lao Sha.
Lao Sha, you are a ghost. Although there are not many people, there are always people who know that I have connection with the lights of the revolutionary army, and that we have a good relationship. This is a hidden danger.
Hit Noah in the face? Say we are not familiar with each other? Haha, he still remembers the red light in the sky that was suppressed by the sandstorm. You can't afford to offend me.
"Excuse me, Mr. Noah, what brings you here so late at night?"
Cobra's decision was to solve the problem as soon as possible and send this guy out of the country as soon as possible. It was unsafe for him to stay in the palace for too long. It meant that Alabasta was unilaterally unsafe.
"It may sound a bit presumptuous, but I came here to make a copy of the tomb in the funeral hall..."
This……
The funeral hall is the royal tomb. This is simply saying to your face that I am going to print something on your ancestral tomb. Even with Cobra's mentality, he would be a little angry. At this time, he is not the mentality of the lonely middle-aged man in the original book who is about to lose everything due to the destruction of his country and his family.
How could he agree to such a thing? Bell and Gaga were simple. Even if the enemy of the world said such a thing, they would still fight. The two of them transformed and rushed forward to fight for their lives. Crocodile watched coldly from the side. He never worried about the safety of that bastard.
Sure enough, Noah knocked down the two national guard captains at a speed that was invisible to the naked eye. It wasn't a very scary move, just a simple punch to the stomach of each of them, and they knelt down directly.
Holding their stomachs and retching on the ground, they could only kill Noah with their tearful eyes.
Looking at Cobra's angry eyes, he said helplessly.
"Can you please let me finish? I really don't have any bad intentions. I know about the underground space of the western funeral hall, and I also know what the Nefertari family is guarding. It's the main text of history, right? I just want to make a copy of it."
Such a detailed description made Cobra a little confused for a moment. Someone suddenly came over and said, "I know the location under your ancestral tomb very well. I know how to get in. I just want to get something." Is this kind of thing worth investigating?
"Excuse me, Mr. Noah, you came to this country just for the historical text, right?"
"Yes."
After thinking for a while with his head down, Cobra raised his head.
"Excuse me for making a request, but could you please leave the country immediately after you get it?"
Wow, so brave! Even Lao Sha didn't dare to ask for such a request. I admire the courage of this king.
