Ch. 302A New King Ascends the Throne and Slaughters the Ministers
Ningyuan became Alabasta’s king and immediately arrested the ministers, accusing them of incompetence and corruption. With Vivi worried about how the country would be governed, Ningyuan introduced Baroque Works and the Wisdom Goddess as his replacement team.
- Ningyuan discussed Alabasta’s financial crisis with Vivi, then spent the night with her before they rose for his coronation.
- Cobra abdicated, and Ningyuan was crowned king after a series of ceremonies.
- Ningyuan challenged the military minister over Alabasta’s failures and ordered him arrested, stripped of his property, and punished along with his family.
- Ningyuan also ordered the ministers of justice and the environment arrested, then condemned the finance minister after learning about his family’s hidden gold.
- Ningyuan had soldiers arrest the remaining ministers and told Vivi that another team would govern the country.
- Nico Robin and Baroque Works entered the hall, and Ningyuan said the Wisdom Goddess would help them govern Alabasta.