Starting from Loguetown, Usopp had felt that they were being watched, but he could not produce any evidence.
They remained suspicious all the way until they arrived at Twin Cape, where they met Crocus.
During that time, Luffy mentioned Ace.
Crocus had read about Ace in the newspaper.
As the ship's doctor who had once served beside the Pirate King Roger, he also hoped that Luffy could achieve his dream.
However, right then, Luffy and the others came under attack.
The people attacking them were none other than Vivi.
Only this time, Robin had arranged it personally.
Vivi was the princess of Alabasta. Although she thought she had disguised herself well, she was still too inexperienced to fool Robin.
Robin had studied the personalities of Luffy and his companions.
If they became friends with Vivi, they would definitely stand up for her.
However, with the Straw Hat Pirates being so "weak," could they really defeat the Sand Crocodile?
Robin felt that Victor had given her a difficult problem.
Sure enough, Vivi and Luffy's group soon became friends, and Luffy agreed to help Vivi defeat the Sand Crocodile.
Nanohana Port was an important port in Alabasta. Every day, large numbers of merchants and travelers came and went here.
In the past, pirates might have caused trouble, but now, under the Sand Crocodile's protection, no pirates dared to make trouble here.
After Luffy and the others arrived, they were immediately drawn in by the city's prosperity.
Sanji in particular was captivated, because the city had a large entertainment district and was not lacking in beautiful women.
Was this paradise?
Sanji's eyes turned into hearts.
Vivi frowned and said, "Ever since Crocodile brought them here, thousands upon thousands of people have gone bankrupt."
Vivi added, "He turned the people here into slaves."
Nami