"I've only heard the rumors too. It really is extraordinary." Bello and Chaka beside him nodded in agreement.
Reno smiled but did not respond.
If his Haki had not reached the intermediate level, it would not have been so easy to deal with so many people at once.
Besides, Conqueror's Haki Infusion and Observation Kill were the truly advanced applications of Conqueror's Haki.
Right now, his Haki could only clear out fodder.
"I've already done everything I needed to do. I'll leave the rest to you." With that, Reno turned and left.
Cobra immediately led his men into action.
The first step was to confiscate all the Rebel Army's weapons and equipment.
The second step was to relocate the unconscious rebels elsewhere.
The third step was to stabilize their emotions after they woke up, then tell them the truth.
Everything proceeded in an orderly manner.
Of course, this was not work that could be completed in a short time.
Fortunately, Reno no longer needed to worry about what remained.
Meanwhile, Kai.
Nami had also successfully washed away all the Dancing Powder.
Without the Dancing Powder causing trouble, Alabasta would never have to worry about rain again.
With Crocodile's death, the suppression of the Rebel Army, and the cleansing of the Dancing Powder, Alabasta would return to its former prosperity as long as Cobra was given enough time.
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Under Cobra's command, the superpower of Alabasta began operating like a machine.
Everyone was run ragged.
Vivi had wanted to help with whatever she could, but Cobra refused and told her to properly accompany Reno instead.
Throughout the afternoon, led by Vivi, Reno and the girls made a full round of the Royal Capital, taking in the unique customs and scenery of Alabasta.
The women also bought many novel trinkets unique to Alabasta.
They were responsible for shopping around, while Reno was responsible for carrying all the bags and paying the bills.
Amid the girls' laughter and chatter, night quickly arrived.
Upon learning that Reno would be leaving tomorrow, Cobra took time out of his busy schedule to prepare a lavish banquet to send Reno and the others off.
Throughout the feast, the two toasted each other. On one hand, Cobra thanked Reno for everything he had done for Alabasta. On the other, he repeatedly urged him to take good care of Vivi.
Vivi was the apple of his eye. Since childhood, he had been afraid of her melting in his mouth and afraid of her breaking in his hands.
Reno naturally agreed to everything. Even without Cobra's reminders, he would have done the same.
In the Pirate World, there were several Plot Beauties with the identity of a Princess.
But in Reno's heart, Vivi was the finest of them all, without question.
At only fourteen years old, she had risked herself alone and infiltrated Baroque Works to investigate the truth.
The hardships she had endured could not be summed up in just a few words.
In Vivi, Reno saw courage, resilience, selflessness, patience, and gentleness. Even while surrounded by darkness, she had still retained her original heart.
It could be said that Vivi truly possessed every admirable quality a Princess should have.
In his heart, Vivi held the same place as Nami.
After the banquet ended, Nami and the other women returned to their rooms to rest.
Reno brought Vivi and Robin to the top floor of the palace.
The gentle breeze lifted Vivi and Robin's beautiful hair and also stirred Reno's thoughts into disarray.
Reno looked up at the star-filled night sky.
"You're leaving tomorrow. Are you a little reluctant to go?"
During the banquet, Reno had clearly sensed that Vivi was feeling somewhat down.
Before she had even gotten the chance to share her joy with Cobra and the people, she had to leave.
Vivi shook her head, leaned against Reno's shoulder, and said softly, "Brother Reno, do you know? Ever since I joined Baroque Works, I've lived every day in fear, carefully guarding against everyone around me."
"In the end, I thought I had truly uncovered the mastermind through my own efforts, but it turned out Sister Robin had been the one to tell me."
"I'm such an unqualified Princess. I didn't help at all." Vivi wore a self-mocking smile.
Robin looked at Vivi with heartache and gently stroked her head.
"That's not true." Reno turned Vivi's body toward him and looked at her seriously. "Vivi, you've already done more than enough for Alabasta."
"In my heart, you're the bravest Princess."
Those words came from the bottom of his heart.
If Vivi had not done all those things, she definitely would not have held such a high position in Reno's heart.
Vivi was far more outstanding than the other Princesses.
As for beauty?
There were plenty of beautiful people.
"Really?" Under the moonlight, Vivi's cheeks reddened slightly, and her long eyelashes fluttered.
Reno nodded firmly.
"Thank you, Brother Reno. Vivi really likes you." Her cheeks suddenly felt damp as the little Princess took the initiative to offer a fragrant kiss.
Vivi lightly pecked Reno's cheek like a chick pecking at rice, then quickly fled.
"Brother Reno, talk with Sister Robin. I'm going to pack. I'll set off with you tomorrow." Vivi waved her little hand and ran away without looking back.
"What a cute little girl." Watching Vivi's retreating back, Robin shook her head with a smile.
Having a Princess like Vivi was truly Alabasta's fortune.
"Vivi is wonderful. You're not bad either," Reno said at the right moment.
Robin rolled her eyes. How had the subject shifted to her already?
"Robin, say whatever you want to say. Hesitating like this doesn't suit your personality." Reno looked at Robin with a light smile.
Since when had this mature, intellectual big sister become so conflicted?
Robin's smile faded. She stared at Reno, and her expression suddenly turned serious.
"Reno, thank you for saving me."
A simple sentence carried many different meanings.
Reno understood that Robin was thanking him not only because he had taken down Crocodile, but more importantly because he had untied the knot in her heart and given her a place to belong.
Meeting Robin's gaze, Reno suddenly smiled.
"Are all women like this? Do you become so sentimental at night?"
Robin stepped forward of her own accord and pressed close to Reno. Her slender jade fingers lightly traced down from his neck as she breathed softly, "Yes, Captain. Then can you stop being such a killjoy?"
Everything had turned upside down!
He had always been the one teasing others, yet today Robin was teasing him.
Bold!
Seeing the teasing smile at the corner of Reno's lips, Robin suddenly panicked.
However, before she could speak, Reno directly teleported with her to the Merry.
"Captain, I was joking just now." Robin repeatedly waved her hands. She had really only planned to tease him and run.
"Too late!"
Reno's actions were the only response she received.
That night, Reno experienced the unique heat of Alabasta, the kingdom of the desert.
After ten thousand words' worth of time had passed.
Reno then took the initiative to find Sara as well. She was Miss Doublefinger, but Sara sounded better.
After being persuaded by Valentine and Goldie, Sara agreed to join the Reno Pirates almost without hesitation.
Even Crocodile was dead. What meaning was there in her persistence?
Was she supposed to die alongside Crocodile?
She was only an assassin, not a martyr.
Last night, Sara had spent the entire time feeling uneasy and nervous for a simple reason.
The Reno Pirates' custom!
Valentine and Goldie had secretly told her about it already.
Yet no one came even by the latter half of the night.
Today was even less likely. Reno had drunk so much at the banquet that he definitely would not come looking for her.
Who could have imagined—
For the first time, she gained an accurate concept of time.
Another ten thousand words' worth of time passed.
Inside the room, Reno was in a very good mood.
"Claim the rewards." It was time for the familiar process again.
[Congratulations, Host. You have successfully recruited crew member Nico Robin and obtained the reward: Luxury Living Ship.] [Congratulations, Host. You have successfully recruited crew member Sara and obtained the reward: Slave Mark ×20.]
Luxury Living Ship?
Reno's eyes immediately lit up.
This was exactly what he needed most at this stage.
As the number of beauties he recruited gradually increased, the Merry could no longer accommodate them.
Including himself, there were now twelve people aboard the Merry. It was getting a little crowded.
There were not even enough rooms anymore.
Not to mention that more beauties would be joining later.
If this reward had not appeared, he could only have gone to Water Seven to commission a larger pirate ship.
Now, he had saved himself a considerable sum of money.
He opened the detailed information on the ship.
Luxury Living Ship:
: The ship was enormous and could accommodate five hundred people, including one hundred luxury suites, twenty themed suites, and five super-sized suites that could easily accommodate the Giant Tribe.
: The ship contained several Coffee Shops, a Winery, a Library, kitchens, training rooms, a Botanical Garden, an aquarium, a tangerine orchard...
The first two details alone left Reno unable to look away.
This was far too luxurious.
It even had themed suites. Was it afraid he would get bored and wanted to add some novelty?
And what the hell were super-sized suites?
Could there be Plot Beauties among the Giant Tribe too?
It seemed there really was one.
Wait... the one among the Fish-men seemed pretty big too.
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