Pirates: How Many Divisions Do the Five Elders Have? Everything Was Worth It

Alubarna.

Vivi and her Straw Hat Pirates crew raised their arms, revealing the X logo, in a high-energy farewell at the port where a small sailboat painted with penguins and flowers slowly entered the harbor.

Ma Qiao lifted his sun hat and looked into the distance.

A vast city, like a chessboard stretching across the endless yellow sand, ancient and solemn.

However, this ancient tradition has not given rise to new growth and instead appears stagnant and lifeless.

"What a magnificent palace!"

Nami stood on tiptoe, cupped her hands, and showed an expression of admiration on her face.

The palace of the Nefertari royal family has a history of four thousand years and, after renovations, appears even more magnificent.

Vivi's expression was complicated.

Just two days ago, she had taken the opportunity of taking a shower to call her father.

This is a multiple-choice question with no second option.

As a princess of Alabasta, Vivi has no choice but to stand against the man who has captivated her.

"A righteous hero falls in love with a demonic enchantress... It turns out such stories actually exist..."

Vivi recalled the novels she had read on [Dian Niang Reading] a few days ago.

When she first read the book, she thought it was all nonsense; now, she feels like she has become a character in the book.

Vivi stared at Uncle Ma Qiao's round, firm buttocks, gritting her teeth:

"That despicable witch from the demonic sect!"

"A demoness? Where is there a demoness?"

"You lecherous old man!"

Ma Qiao scratched his head, feeling utterly bewildered. "Ha, women!"

"Young master, it looks like someone is coming from ahead."

Tahm Kench, the tallest of the three, bent down and pointed ahead.

Amidst the swirling yellow sand, it seemed as if a troop of people was galloping towards them.

Ma Qiao nodded. "Have you all remembered your roles?"

Nami was the first to raise her hand. "I am the assistant and nurse of the famous economist, psychologist, and mental health expert, Ma Qiao Lovsky!"

Twisted Fate and Jhin straightened their clothes. "We are the Master's servants."

Tahm Kench extended his clam claw. "I'm the subject of research!"

Finally, everyone's attention turned to Vivi.

"I... I am... Dr. Ma Qiao Lovsky's... student and... fiancée..."

Vivi buried her head in her chest, her cheeks flushed. "I still think it's unnecessary to add the fiancée element..."

"What can I do...?"

Ma Qiao shrugged. "The organization has already decided that you'll be the fiancée... because you're a mid-level agent, Miss Father's Day..."

"Father..."

The thought of having to play the role of Uncle Ma Qiao's fiancée in front of her father made Vivi's hair start to steam.

Before she could continue her protest, a group of weary camel riders arrived before them.

The leader was none other than the vice-commander of the Alabasta Kingdom's guard, and also the user of the "Bird-Bird Fruit" that everyone always talked about, Pell.

Pell was a pale-skinned man with eyeliner painted in the style of Ancient Egypt around his eyes. He was shrouded in a white robe and carried a huge sword at his waist. (See picture)

His gaze lingered on Vivi's face for an extremely brief moment before immediately landing on Ma Qiao: "Are you Mr. Ma Qiao, the economist who was recommended by the Marine G-2 Branch?"

Ma Qiao clasped his hands in a fist and palm salute. "You must be Mr. Pell, hailed as the strongest warrior of the Alabasta Kingdom. It's a pleasure to meet you!"

Pell paused for a moment, then returned the greeting, mimicking Ma Qiao's gesture. "In that case, please follow me!"

Neferutari Cobra is 48 years old.

It's said that a man is in his prime at forty, but Cobra not only doesn't seem to be in his prime, but instead gives off a feeling of being middle-aged and lacking energy.

Cobra still has black hair now, but in the Reverie arc, his hair has turned gray and his face is withered, looking like he is not far from death.

Sipping bitter herbal tea, pacing back and forth in the king's office, his thoughts had already drifted far away.

"The nation is facing a difficult situation!"

Sighing, Cobra didn't know if agreeing to let the only girl venture into the lion's den alone was the right or wrong thing to do, but...

He truly had no one left to use.

The vast Kingdom of Alabasta was rife with resentment and turmoil. If it weren't for the kind-hearted and public-spirited Shichibukai Crocodile helping to suppress the pirates, the country would have descended into chaos even further.

"Report! Princess Vivi and her entourage... no, I mean, economist Mr. Ma Qiao and his entourage have arrived at the port and are heading towards the palace."

The speaker was another warrior of the kingdom, Jackal Chaka, who was on par with Pell.

Compared to the lithe Pell, Chaka was more robust and muscular, and also more composed.

While Igaram was away on his undercover mission, Chaka served as the acting captain of the Kingdom Guard.

However, when it came to everyone's most beloved darling, Princess Vivi, even Chaka couldn't help but lose his voice.

"Remember this: never mention the name Princess Vivi again. She's now a student of that kid named Ma Qiao!"

Cobra warned, "We must keep those schemers at bay and use Ma Qiao as a starting point to find their weaknesses!"

"Although we've already mobilized some of their resources to build momentum for that guy, I believe there are definitely more agents lurking among us than just a few. So we must remain calm and at least obtain the list that Ma Qiao has."

"Yes, Your Majesty, all guards who know Princess Vivi have been specifically notified..."

Chaka couldn't help but shed tears. The man before him, the man who always wore a confident smile in his memory, now had a face full of vicissitudes.

Yes, if we're talking about suffering, who can compare to His Cobra? His heart is truly filled with lamentation.

"Your Majesty, you've worked hard!"

"Everything is worth it for Alabasta..."

Cobra closed his eyes in anguish.

As they ascended the long staircase, Ma Qiao and Vivi's group stood guard on either side, their eyes fixed on the ground in a solemn and orderly fashion.

The Nefertari Family's palace was heavily guarded.

In the original story, Baroque Works captured Cobra by having the old woman with Mole abilities burrow underground into the palace and carry out the decapitation.

Faced with such a formidable defense, Ma Qiao was somewhat on guard. He secretly prepared a series of life-saving measures, including Flash Teleport and Ryze's ultimate.

Looking at King Cobra sitting quietly on his throne, Ma Qiao was genuinely worried that he might smash his teacup and have an axeman ready.

Fortunately, that didn't happen.

An old man and a young man, each with their own ulterior motives, looked at each other and revealed fake smiles.

Unfortunately, Cobra's smile lasted only a second. When he saw Ma Qiao's claws unabashedly grab Vivi's slender little hand, he finally couldn't hold back anymore.