Naluhala, a small seaside town in Alabasta.
Because it is close to the sea, it still received more or less rain during the three-year drought.
Therefore, the lives of the residents are not too miserable.
There are still various vendors on the street.
Clothing stores and restaurants are also available.
Before logging in, Can Yue's mouth substitutes for Chouchou, Nami, and Vivi stopped everyone and asked everyone to dress up.
The reason was also revealed from the mouth of Chouchou.
Straw Hat Crew is now too famous, and Alabasta residents trust Crocodile very much.
If recognized, Desert Crocodile can completely turn Straw Hat Crew into a public enemy of residents across the country.
This will add a lot of trouble in vain.
As a result, Straw Hat Pirates comrades with bounties on their heads put on hooded cloaks.
The same goes for Mikita and Gem.
In this way, 4 people, 3 demons, 1 duck and 2 tool people started to move towards the first stop of Alabasta.
Without Luffy, this kid would have disappeared long ago because of hunger.
On the street of Naluhala. Straw Hat Pirates is looking for a secluded hiding place to discuss follow-up plans.
Looking at Can Yue wearing linen and a mask, Nami felt very sorry.
Alabasta residents' dressing style is too unique.
Disguise must comply with local customs so as not to attract attention.
The pink suit bought for Can Yue can only be temporarily stored in the wardrobe.
"Hmph, there will always be a chance in the future."
Cat Burglar looked at Can Yue in front of him with a sinister expression.
Can Yue did not notice Nami's reaction, but looked at the surroundings seriously.
This city is too peaceful, so peaceful that it's a little abnormal.
According to the original plot, there should be arms trading in this city recently.
Because the rebels should also be stationed in the small town Cataleya next door at the moment.
And with Can Yue's sense of smell and Observation Haki all turned on, he didn't detect any weird characters except some pirates.
There is no smell of gunpowder, no scent of strong men.
No talk of mission arms deals was heard.
Something is very wrong.
So, he looked at Vivi.
"Has the unrest in your country been mentioned in the news recently?"
Vivi shook his head. The Alabasta incident was not mentioned at all in the previous issue of the newspaper.
"Ask the nearby residents about the situation of the Rebel Army."
Hearing Can Yue's reminder, Vivi's body froze.
She knew that Can Yue had superhuman perception. Since Can Yue reminded her like this, did he discover something?
Is Rebel Army nearby?
So, Vivi covered his cheeks with his cloak and slowly walked towards a stall.
"Hello, boss lady, we are from Cataleya. Life has been too difficult recently and we want to join Rebel Army. Have you heard any news from the Rebel Army recently?"
The proprietress was a middle-aged woman about 50 years old. She looked at the woman in front of her. She had fair skin and a rosy complexion. She was obviously not a poor person who couldn't survive.
But she said it very enthusiastically.
"You are coming from Cataleya. I heard that there has been a lot of turmoil there recently.
However, since you want to know the trend of the Rebel Army, buy at least 25 pounds of desert watermelon, and I will tell you. "
The middle-aged woman pointed to the watermelon on her stall, but secretly laughed in her heart.
How could the people of Cataleya not know the movements of the rebels?
Yesterday, the rebel army was still stationed at Cataleya.
The stall owner saw signs that the person in front of her was lying, but it didn't matter to her. In these troubled times, as long as she could make money to take care of her grandson, she would do anything.
Just when Vivi was about to spend money to buy information, a middle-aged tall and thin man appeared behind the middle-aged woman and shouted at Vivi.
"We don't know anything. Go away quickly. I won't sell you watermelon."
Vivi After being driven away, the tall, middle-aged man whispered something to his wife.
Unfortunately, it was heard by Can Yue and Chouchou's super hearing.
"The rebels are helping us civilians resist the tyrannical Royal Army. We have received so much kindness from leader Koza, but you actually want to sell them out for money. Do you know how to be grateful?"
The middle-aged woman responded dissatisfied, "My family has no money to buy food. What's wrong with me earning some money? Do you want your grandson to starve to death?"
But then, the middle-aged woman sighed, "Besides, I just plan to tell them that Rebel Army is recruiting troops from the West.
They would not tell the truth. They would not guess that the rebel army secretly sent troops to the eastern capital yesterday. "
"I'm sorry, wife, I was wrong."
"If you're wrong, hurry up and change your grandson's diaper.
Hey, both my son and daughter-in-law have joined the army for the future of the country. Those of us who are older should at least not let anything happen to our grandson. "
"Okay, my dear wife~"
After hearing this information, Can Yue fell into thinking.
The rebels are marching towards the capital, and there is no need to hide the large-scale military operation.
Since the residents have chosen to help the rebels hide information, it means that the rebels' march is very covert.
According to known information, Royal Army currently has 300,000 people, while Rebel Army has 500,000 people.
A large force of 500,000 people marched in secret. Only by splitting into multiple small units can we ensure that we are not discovered.
This marching mode will inevitably increase consumption, because you have to carefully move around the no-man's land and slowly approach Royal Capital.
Why would the rebel army, which had an absolute numerical advantage, choose a more energy-consuming and energy-consuming method of advancing secretly?
The biggest possibility.
That is why King Cobra chose to negotiate with the rebel leader Koza, hoping to resolve this dispute peacefully.
Since it is a peaceful negotiation, it is natural not to use a large army to suppress the situation. This is due to etiquette and attitude.
The other generals of the rebel army wanted to ensure that nothing went wrong.
This covert method was chosen.
Once there is a problem during Koza's negotiations, the rebels hiding near the capital can immediately launch an offensive against the Royal Army.
If all goes well, they won't show up.
As for who initiated this negotiation?
No need to think about it, Sha·Crocodile did it.
Royal Army probably doesn't know anything.
Thinking of this, Can Yue couldn't help but sigh at the insidiousness and cunningness of Desert Crocodile.
The dream city of Alabasta-Rain Dinners.
In a dark office on the second underground floor of a splendid casino.
Crocodile looked at the report in his hand and sneered.
"It seems that Rebel Army has been divided into more than ten teams and set off."
Robin on the side was a little confused.
"Why do they have to divide their forces?"
Crocodile sneered.
"Royal Army doesn't know the rebel route, but we know it very well."
"Let them go to war, 300,000 against 300,000 is enough.
The remaining rebels are what we use to threaten Cobra and Straw Hat Crew.
If you want to blame, blame Straw Hat Pirates for coming too early.
In order to achieve the goal, it is always right to prepare a few more back-ups, right?
MISS ALL Sunday"
Robin was shocked and felt a chill all over his body.
Desert Crocodile This move can be said to be the best of both worlds.
Win Straw Hat Crew, everything goes well.
If he loses, 200,000 rebel troops will become his trump card.
Comrade Crocodile has figured out the character of Straw Hat Crew.
Using civilian threats can definitely achieve counter-killing.
'What a terrible man'
In the vast desert, several thousands of troops were marching without knowing it.
Ahead of them, the flow of sand began to change.