"Chopper ~ You can eat slowly too~"
Nolan gently wiped the rice grains from Chopper's mouth with a tissue as Chopper picked up food with chopsticks.
"No way! This smells so good too, and I want to eat that too. If we don't hurry, they'll all be gone!"
The scene where Enel and Cifer stole food from Chopper's bowl while they were eating was one that Chopper would never forget.
He had to get the food he wanted before the two men reached out, so he had to stuff every bite he picked up with his chopsticks into his mouth, making his face oily and his cheeks bulge out.
"Are you ready, Chopper?"
Enel's nightmarish voice rang out, Chopper's eyes widened in fear as he watched the two begin their whirlwind sweep.
"Ah~"
In just a few moments, the table was cleared by the two of them, and Chopper's eyes seemed to have lost their luster.
"Here you go~ This is freshly made~"
A tall woman wearing a chef's skirt placed the newly served dishes in front of him.
Thank you!
Chopper quickly shielded him in front of him, eating while also keeping an eye out for Enel's unclean hands.
"The appetite of the strong is also that strong!"
Cobra held his chopsticks in the air, looking at the empty plate, but finally picked up some rice from his own bowl.
"Now that we're full, let's get down to business!"
Cifer elegantly wiped his lips and looked at Cobra, who was eating rice.
"I'm full! Please speak!"
He was certainly not full, but he could tell what was more important right now.
"A political question: Crocodile could have directly destroyed your country, but he chose this method instead. Why?"
"Alabasta is Affiliated Nation of the World Government. If he were to make a move directly, even if he were Shichibukai, it wouldn't be allowed!"
Cobra was now somewhat convinced that Crocodile was the mastermind, especially since Cifer had even mentioned Vivi.
"That's only one reason. Another reason is that he needs something in your royal family that records the whereabouts of 'Pluton,' one of the Three Ancient Weapons."
"He wants to turn Alabasta into his personal paradise."
Cobra's expression was very serious. Since the other party had even mentioned Pluton, the matter was probably pretty much true.
"Your Majesty! The runner is back!"
Just then, Chaka and Beel, who were waiting outside, pushed open the door and entered, holding letters in their hands.
Following behind them was a duck that was drinking water frantically.
Chopper then realized that when they met earlier, he was so focused on Enel fighting with that group that he hadn't noticed that the other side had an animal.
As someone who can communicate with animals, he jumped off the chair, walked over to the fast-running animal, and looked at it.
"Let me see!"
Cobra eagerly took the letter and read it.
The fast-running horse is Vivi's mount, and it must be carrying Vivi's letters!
"It really was Crocodile who did this! I initially thought he was working for the government, so I let my guard down, but I never expected... and even Igaram..."
He was already skeptical of Cifer's words, but now that his daughter's investigation results were in front of him, Cobra felt remorseful for letting Crocodile go unpunished.
"War will become inevitable!"
"Chaka, Beel! Get ready immediately, we're setting off to defeat Crocodile!"
It's no longer possible to end this war without bloodshed; Cobra must launch an attack on the mastermind behind it all!
"It's too far to set off immediately! Besides, we're quite a distance from where Crocodile is in the Rainland!"
"Besides, if a large number of troops are mobilized to Rainland now, the Rebel Army will definitely take the opportunity to seize this palace!"
Both Chaka and Beel expressed strong opposition.
"So what!"
"I have said before that the nation is its people! Even if the Royal Army is destroyed, as long as Crocodile is defeated, the nation can be reborn through its people!"
At this moment, Cobra exuded an unparalleled and powerful aura, like a wild beast that had been unleashed and was about to tear apart its prey.
"Why..."
Nolan couldn't stop crying at this moment. Enel didn't say anything, but silently handed her a tissue.
"Mr. Cobra is still too hasty. Didn't I tell you, we're here to help?"
Cifer stepped forward and interrupted the three's conversation.
"And what Mr. Ulquiorra meant by coming to help was..."
Cobra was no longer naive enough to believe that Cifer had come here just to give him the answer and then have a meal.
He must prepare for the worst if he has to face Crocodile.
But if he could turn a large-scale war within the country into a battle between two Shichibukai, that would be perfect for him. But what would the other side want?
"Crocodile will be taken care of by someone. I'm just here to take care of some things and help you out."
Cifer shook his finger, denying his guess.
"Only you and your daughter, along with the leader of the Rebel Army, can stop the war between the people. We can only guarantee that you will be safe."
Cobra is one of the few benevolent rulers in this world, and he would be a good candidate after overthrowing the World Government.
Cifer would certainly not let anything happen to him, whether it was this time or in Mary Geoise!
"Are you just going to leave me here waiting for someone else to deal with Crocodile while I do nothing?!"
As the King of Alabasta, Cobra would never agree to hand over everything to someone else at a time like this!
"No matter Crocodile is not the best, he is still a Shichibukai. If all of you attack together, the result will be that everyone except you will die!"
"You must have heard about my battles with Akainu and Whitebeard!"
Ulquiorra's expression was serious, which prompted the king to fall into deep thought.
If the opponent is really as strong as this man, then this attack is practically tantamount to suicide.
In the face of absolute power, quantity is simply a joke.
Cobra was prepared to sacrifice himself for his country, but was he really going to lead his people in making pointless sacrifices?
Will it succeed?
"Of course, you don't need to believe me, just believe your own daughter."
Cobra ultimately abandoned the idea of attacking Rainland.
"I'm very grateful for Mr. Ulquiorra's help, but may I know why?"
If everything is as he says, then I should be a very important part of Crocodile's plan.
Having no relatives or friends, Cobra couldn't understand why Cifer would risk his life to fight another Shichibukai for his own sake.
"Reason? I am the Black Winged Great Demon!"
I can do whatever I want!
Do we have to tell every single person we meet that we are righteous?
"Is that so... haha..."
Cobra felt he might be overthinking things, after all, the man in front of him couldn't be judged by common sense.
"Then please treat my three companions well; they will protect you until this is over."
Cifer plans to go out on his own.
"No problem, the task of protecting this old man will be left to King Chopper!"
Chopper struck a cool pose, completely unaware that he was also the one being protected.
"Mr. Ulquiorra, what are you planning to do..."
"Go ask for some money to spend."
Cifer gave Cobra a smile that was hard to decipher.