D! Pluton! Crocodile Completely Loses It!

The Alabasta palace is indeed quite old. As Ian walked through the palace behind Cobra, he could see the traces of time everywhere.

This country really doesn't have much to boast about, except for its long history.

But Ian wasn't particularly interested in it.

It may sound politically incorrect, but the truth is that in this world, true history belongs to the heroes.

Many Hero in history have risen above the state.

One after another, heroes Hero determined the course of the world.

The history of a nation is merely an embellishment in its background story.

Their stories are often more thrilling than those of any particular country.

Cobra led Ian and the others to a treasure room located deep within the palace.

Despite being called a treasure room, it was actually quite shabby, with no gold or silver treasures at all, just a few scattered boxes piled up here.

Luo couldn't help but grimace at the sight.

Is this the wealth possessed by a country's royal family?

It doesn't feel as good as the Golden Flying Dragon, especially the treasure room.

This King Cobra is probably not as wealthy as Ian.

"This is it."

Cobra opened several boxes and took out a small box from a safe hidden in a corner.

Then, he carefully took out a letter from the small box and handed it to Ian.

Ian reached out and took the letter.

What's immediately noticeable is the traces of history revealed on this yellowed envelope.

Why are these historical traces again?

It was an antique, after all. Ian carefully opened the envelope and pulled out the thin sheet of paper inside.

Could this be considered a work of calligraphy or painting by a famous person?

Um.

It was not written in Ancient Text.

The very first sentence is...

"We've all been deceived."

Ian read the words aloud.

"Were we deceived?"

Black Maria blinked. "What do you mean?"

Who are we?

Who deceived them?

To whom was the person who wrote this letter apologizing?

Ian continued reading, "We have committed an irreparable sin, and this world may be plunged into the abyss as a result."

"But it can't all end here."

"He wants to erase this past, and I will never let him succeed."

"We must not let future generations be ignorant of this history. Although it is shameful, the will to freedom can only be inherited by future generations."

"One day, someone will shoulder this heavy past, inherit D's will, and reignite this unfinished war."

"D?"

Luo was stunned for a moment.

His full name is Trafalgar D. Wattir Ro.

"So brother, do not go to Mary Geoise! One day, the world will need Alabasta's answer. Let our descendants wait quietly for the one who bears all the burdens to appear."

Ian continued reading, "Sister, Nefit D. Lily."

This letter ends here.

That's it?

Luo was still somewhat bewildered.

It feels like this didn't say anything at all.

"That's all."

Ian shook his head.

Another damn riddle teller.

Why can't you just say things clearly?

Even if this letter doesn't record everything that happened during that Void Century, it should at least expose some of Im's secrets.

Ian searched through history books for a long time but couldn't find any useful clues about the name Narona Im.

All we know is that this guy was one of the twenty kings who created the World Government; nothing else can be found.

"Younger brother?"

Hancock blinked. "So, this is a letter from a sister to her brother?"

"It must be a farewell letter."

Ian looked at Cobra.

Cobra nodded slightly. "It is said that after Queen Lily left this letter and departed, she never returned to Alabasta. No one knows where she went."

"Even,"

He paused, "The other nineteen kings are all recorded in history, even if not extensively, but Queen Lily is completely erased from history; only our Nefit family has passed down her story through generations."

"Just like the Void Century?"

Drake spoke up, "What did she do that led to her being erased from history along with the government?"

"And what is the meaning of this so-called unfinished war? And why is she apologizing?"

Black Maria was completely bewildered.

"Perhaps,"

Ian thought for a moment, "It was a war between a certain group of people and the founders of the World Government that took place during that Void Century."

"As for why Lily apologized, it's probably a very cliché story: she, or rather they, were deceived by someone and took the wrong action, which ultimately led to the deviation of the war's outcome?"

"Then, she prepared to take some remedial measures."

In fact, based on the plot revealed in the comics from his previous life, Ian could roughly guess what happened eight hundred years ago.

It was nothing more than a war between the ancient Giant Kingdom represented by Joy Boy and the twenty nations represented by Im.

Judging from Lily's letter, it seems that many of the original twenty kings were also deceived by Im.

For some reason, Joy Boy and his men were defeated, and Queen Lily later discovered that she had been deceived.

Then, after leaving the letter, Lily took action.

According to Im in the comics, the Poneglyph were probably sent out by Queen Lily, and he was also deceived by Lily.

He assumed it was Lily's mistake.

Perhaps, after that "mistake," Lily was disposed of? That's why world history didn't record her.

"What about D?"

Luo asked, "What exactly is this so-called Will of D?"

"I don't understand what Queen Lily meant by 'D' either."

Cobra shook his head, puzzled. "Apart from Queen Lily, I've never heard of a D in our surname."

Ian said, "D is the enemy of the Celestial Dragons, the natural enemy of God. They are probably the people who fought against the Twenty Kings of the World Government eight hundred years ago."

Is it demons, destruction, dreams, or fate?

Judging from the original work, D is probably not a bloodline, but a spiritual belonging.

Sabo was once surprised that Ace and Luffy had a "D" in their names, and Ace even asked him if he wanted to add one for him.

In the original work, Cobra said before his death that he finally knew where Alabasta should go, and that he and Vivi were also D.

That's roughly the idea, right?

According to this theory, I could also be D, and from then on I changed my name to Ideon.

There is no such thing as D in the world, or rather, everyone can be D.

"The enemy of God?"

Luo muttered to himself.

That sounds pretty good.

"The Celestial Dragons ' enemies?"

Cobra was utterly astonished.

The Celestial Dragons are practically gods of this world.

His heart suddenly started pounding.

Are they, who should have been a member of the Celestial Dragons, actually Celestial Dragons enemies?

This news is absolutely explosive!

"What a wasted trip."

Ian shook his head and casually handed the letter back to Cobra.

The letter was deemed utterly meaningless.

They didn't say anything.

Cobra, upon receiving the letter, was somewhat uneasy. He carefully took the letter, then secretly glanced at Ian, finally unable to resist asking, "Mr. Ian, what exactly does Queen Lily mean when she says the world is waiting for Alabasta's answer?"

Ian raised an eyebrow with interest. "You're asking me?"

Cobra's forehead instantly broke out in a cold sweat.

Yes, isn't it a bit strange for the King of a Affiliated Nation to ask about a legendary pirate, someone so rare in the world?

"Ha,"

Ian chuckled. "Didn't the letter say that one day, someone who bears everything will appear and reignite that unfinished war?"

Roger said that the will passed down through generations, the tides of the times, and people's dreams will never cease as long as people continue to pursue the answer to freedom.

Even if not in this era, it will be in the next era, and the era after that. One day, someone who bears everything will step forward.

Cobra's body jolted.

Must a war from eight hundred years ago continue into the present?

"A war that continued from eight hundred years ago?"

Luo's lips curled into a smile. "Betting the whole world on this, that's really exhilarating!"

"So, who will bear the burden of all this?"

Jack laughed.

"Of course it's us!"

Yamato laughed heartily, "Who else could it be but us!"

Ian smiled too.

The one who wins this war will be the new Joy Boy; who isn't Sun God then?

"Let's go, Cobra,"

Ian said, "Take me to see the Poneglyph that Lily sent back."

Cobra's body trembled again.

How do you even know this?

I had no idea that Queen Lily had sent that stone back!

He looked at Ian intently one last time. "Please come with me."

Cobra led Ian and the others out of the palace through the back door to the Nefertari family cemetery. There, he opened a tunnel and led them into the underground palace.

It had probably been a long time since anyone had been inside; the air inside the dungeon was quite stuffy, and there weren't even any lights. Cobra had to light one lamp at a time along the way.

But at the deepest part of the underground palace, a huge stone was revealed to everyone.

"This is the Poneglyph!"

Drake looked up at the enormous rock in front of him and couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

Although I had heard about it before, this was the first time I had seen it in person.

So big!

It is said that even studying this stone would invite relentless attacks from the World Government.

"Nobody knows what's recorded here."

Cobra said cautiously, "It's written in a script that nobody recognizes."

"It's just a record of where something is."

Ian glanced at the text above and Sky Walk.

"Huh?"

Luo was taken aback. "Ian, do you understand Ancient Text?"

"I know a little."

Ian nodded subtly.

Ian had also occasionally studied the knowledge of Ancient Text that he had extracted from Kozuki Sukiyaki back then.

I can't speak for other things, but I should at least have a level six proficiency in Ancient Text.

"Tsk."

After reading what was written on the stone, Ian clicked his tongue.

"What's wrong?"

Yamato looked at him curiously.

"Somewhat disappointed."

Ian shook his head.

He already knew that Pluton was in Wano Country.

But we don't know exactly where it is.

He guessed it was somewhere on the seabed of the inland sea in Wano Country, or perhaps even underground.

That's why he wanted to see if the stone had any detailed location recorded on it.

The good news is that the stone does indeed record the specific burial location of Pluton.

However, there is two pieces of bad news.

One of them is that Pluton can only be retrieved after Wano Country opens its borders.

That's easy to explain. In the end, the so-called opening of Wano Country is nothing more than removing the high walls surrounding the country. Even without relying on Zunesha, it wouldn't be difficult to do so.

But the second piece of bad news is that even Pluton needs to replenish his energy!

Isn't this the same weapon wielded by the Celestial Dragons?

Are we supposed to rely on Vegapunk developing the Holy Mother's Flame?

But that was more than a decade or more later.

Or rather...

Ian narrowed his eyes.

We really should retrieve the blueprints for Pluton.

Surely a design drawing can't be without an energy module, right?

Cobra couldn't help but feel a little timid as he watched Ian's changing expressions.

Yes, did I not satisfy him?

But Ian said, "Let's go back."

"Is it all better?"

Luo asked.

Ian nodded slightly. "Anyway, there were some gains."

At least we've figured out exactly where Pluton is buried.

Cobra breathed a sigh of relief. Was it finally over?

Thankfully, there were no major casualties.

Just as he was about to leave, Ian suddenly remembered something. He turned back and said to Cobra, "I've caused you so much trouble, so let me do you a favor."

Before Cobra could figure out what was going on...

He then saw flames instantly engulf Ian's body.

He turned into a man of fire! A bright red man of fire!

But strangely, no scorching heat spread out.

Ian reached out his hand towards the massive Poneglyph.

The fewer people who know about this, the better, right?

Divine Wrath Flame!

Red flames poured out, instantly enveloping the Poneglyph that should have been indestructible.

Then.

Quickly reduce it to nothingness.

Cobra's mouth went dry from reading.

His ancestors had tried many times, but no matter what method they used, they could not leave a mark on this stone. In the end, it was burned away by fire.

Ian withdrew the flames with satisfaction. "Think carefully about how to deal with the Navy's questioning next, Cobra."

Cobra's eyes suddenly turned serious.

Neither that letter nor this destroyed stone should be revealed to the World Government.

Otherwise, not only would they not be able to save themselves, but the entire country might face annihilation.

Then, it's time to leave.

The golden Golden Flying Dragon spread its wings once more, soaring out of Alabarna and heading back the way it came.

Alabasta Royal Palace.

Cobra breathed a sigh of relief as he watched his soldiers gradually awaken.

Ian wasn't lying; he didn't hurt them.

Watching the enormous Golden Flying Dragon disappear into the sky, Cobra couldn't help but wonder, was Ian of the Scorched Sky truly a bad thing for Alabasta?

Let's think of a reason first.

At the very least, the government needs to answer what exactly Ian of the Scorched Sky did here.

Beyond Alabarna, towards the Santora River, a fierce wind whips up swirling yellow sand.

Crocodile was mixed in with the yellow sand.

Deserting in the face of battle was undoubtedly something he felt extremely ashamed of.

But there are more important things to do now!

If Ian of the Scorched Sky's target is indeed Pluton, then that's terrible!

only.

Crocodile couldn't help but grit his teeth again.

Once he actually meets Ian of the Scorched Sky, what should he do?

Just then.

Crocodile noticed a flash of golden light in the sky.

He looked closely and saw a dragon, seemingly cast from molten gold, spreading its wings and flying towards him.

Ian of the Scorched Sky!

Crocodile abruptly stopped in his tracks.

Has this guy already succeeded?

Or did they return empty-handed?

Should we stop him?

Crocodile hesitated for a moment.

Before he could do anything, Ian was flying overhead, had already noticed him.

"What a coincidence! I'll go say hello then."

There's no way he could mistake one person for another. Who else but Crocodile could move by blending into the sandstorm?

Ian swooped down instantly, like a heavy bomber.

Crocodile's heart skipped a beat at the sight.

Then a surge of anger welled up inside me.

Did they completely disregard you and pounce on you without a second thought?

Crocodile's body transformed into yellow sand, merging into the sandstorm. With a wave of his hand, a sand tornado condensed in his palm.

Even if you offer a bounty of two billion, I will never lose as long as I'm in this desert!

Crocodile sneered inwardly.

but.

Ian chuckled as he swooped down.

Elementalization?

Who are they looking down on?

Buzz!!

A bolt of black Inazuma suddenly leaped from Ian's body and then crashed down like a thunderbolt.

This black Inazuma is not Inazuma, but the embodiment of Ian's spirit, a manifestation of Conqueror's Haki!

"Whoa!!"

Amidst the sandstorm, Crocodile's body suddenly trembled. The black Inazuma was impossible to dodge, striking him directly and numbing his body. He was actually forced out of his Elementalization state!

"What's this!"

He simply couldn't understand it; he felt like he was losing control of his body!

"Conqueror's Haki?"

This level of Conqueror's Haki?

Not only that, he was even knocked down by the violent aura, crashing into the yellow sand and creating huge sand waves!

Ian was not surprised at all.

Red-Haired can even paralyze Ryokugyu with Conqueror's Haki from 800 miles away, so what's wrong with him suppressing Crocodile?

Therefore, the Logia needs to be rolled back.

He was severely restrained by the Haki master.

However, when Ian flapped his wings and landed, the crater Crocodile had created was already empty.

This guy once again Elementalization and merged into the yellow sand to escape.

"Tsk."

Ian smacked his lips.

The Conqueror's Haki was still too violent, and the control was not quite enough. It couldn't suppress this guy indefinitely, and it still gave him the opportunity to Elementalization.

At this rate, it will take some time before we can complete the Conqueror's Haki Infusion.

"Never mind, let's go."

Ian was too lazy to search; finding Crocodile in this desert would be troublesome even with his Observation Haki.

It took flight again and flew away.

Only Yamato's question remained from behind, "Ian, are we just going to leave him?"

"Just some clueless guy."

Ian said calmly.

If it were the Crocodile who fought Bullet more than a decade ago, he might have taken a second look.

Well, for now, I'll just sit at the same table as Moria.

He's just a nobody, not worth a second glance. He should figure out how to deal with Babanuki first.

The Golden Flying Dragon quickly disappeared into the distance.

After a long while, a figure emerged from the yellow sand.

He clenched his fists so tightly they almost bled.

His eyes were bloodshot, and his gaze seemed to want to devour anyone who might harm him.

An unprecedented disgrace!

Even when I was defeated by Whitebeard, I felt no shame as I do now!

because.

When he was shot down and saw Ian of the Scorched Sky, swooping down towards him.

He was scared.

Knowing that he had no chance of winning, he chose to run away out of fear.

Only now has he realized what he has done.

They didn't even dare to meet him, intimidated by his Haki, and chose to run away!

"Ian of the Scorched Sky! What have I been doing all these years?!"

His words were filled with resentment.

But it doesn't seem like they're targeting Ian?