Chapitre 75: Chapter 75 Admiral Aokiji Is Dispatched With The Highest Combat Power In Naval Headquarters!
Bang!
The door to the room was violently pushed open.
Captain of the guards, Igaram, rushed in anxiously.
"Your Majesty, Princess Vivi has been kidnapped!"
On the single sofa by the window, King Cobra, dressed in a burgundy robe, held a glass of red wine in his hand.
He smiled as he watched the commotion outside the window.
Upon hearing Igaram's urgent voice, he turned his head and said,
"No need to panic, Igaram."
"But, Your Majesty, princess Vivi..."
"She will be fine."
Cobra smiled.
If it were any other pirate, he would have been worried. A kidnapped princess would either become a bargaining chip for blackmailing the king or a plaything in the slave market.
But if it was Luffy who took Vivi, he believed it wouldn't be like that.
Firstly, he was the grandson of a Marine hero, and he was also the hero who saved this country. Moreover, he was Vivi's beloved.
Secondly, the Straw Hat Pirates were Shichibukai, and their bounties were frozen. There wouldn't be any bounty hunters targeting them, and the Marines wouldn't pursue the Straw Hat Pirates.
"Vivi must have been eager to go on an adventure, right? Let her go. She must have been suffering for this country for the past two years."
Cobra stood up and walked to the window, looking at Vivi, who was taken away by Luffy, and said softly,
"After experiencing a broader world, when she returns, she will definitely become a qualified queen."
"Your Majesty..."
Igaram's face was blank, but influenced by Cobra, he quickly calmed down.
"I'm a little reluctant. Will Princess Vivi be able to eat well on this journey? What if she gets sick? Can Doctor Chopper cure her? Will she have conflicts with Miss Robin?"
"Hahaha, you're overthinking, Igaram. Vivi has grown up. After her coming-of-age ceremony, she has become an extraordinary princess!"
Cobra laughed heartily.
Looking at Vivi gradually disappearing from view outside the window, the old father muttered blessings in his heart.
[Be healthy and happy, Vivi!]
"Luffy, please, please put me down!"
Being held by Luffy, and in front of tens of thousands of citizens, Vivi's face turned bright red, and she could only resist with her voice.
"No, if I put you down, you won't follow me."
Luffy grinned.
Now being held, Vivi was in a state where she couldn't resist and could only accept it.
Once she was put down, she would become someone who couldn't abandon her country, saying, "I am a princess, I cannot abandon this country." He doesn't want her to be in such dilemma, as a good husband he directly helped her choose.
"The sea is vast, and there are many adventures waiting for you ahead. The Emerald City, Sky Island, the Fishman Kingdom under the sea, the giant tribe's Elbaf... don't you want to see them?"
Listening to the temptation of her loved one, Vivi bit her lip and angrily said, "You're really cunning, Luffy!"
"See, even your dad agreed."
"Dad..."
Vivi turned her head and looked towards the direction of the palace, seeing her father's smiling face through a small window.
Her dad didn't stop her...
But the citizens were shouting:
"Damn Shichibukai! Let go of Princess Vivi!"
"We won't spare you! Damn pirates, how dare you take away our Princess Vivi!"
"Chase them! We absolutely cannot let Alabasta's gem be taken away!"
A massive crowd, the people spontaneously chased after the Straw Hat Crew.
"It seems like everyone really likes you. If I get caught, will they beat me to death?" Luffy laughed.
"They will definitely beat you up!"
Vivi chuckled.
"Well then, I can't let them catch me."
Vivi gradually tightened her grip around his neck, and her resistance in her mind became submissive as they moved further away from the palace.
"Luffy."
"What's wrong?"
"I deeply love this country, but I also love you. Take me with you!" Vivi buried her head in his embrace, her eyes curved like a crescent moon, and she spoke touching words full of happiness.
Luffy paused for a moment, grinned, and said, "Then hold on tight."
A wavering princess sometimes only needs a little push to take a brave step forward.
We are a hundred steps apart, and you have already taken 99 steps. I don't want to disappoint you in this last step either.
Vivi thought happily in her heart, and her slender and delicate arms tightened around him.
With thousands of people chasing after them, Luffy carried Vivi and rushed out of the royal palace.
The people loved the princess very much. Even though some would drop out due to exhaustion, there would always be new citizens joining the pursuit.
Running and talking at the same time.
After a grand crowd of people ran for hours, they arrived at a beach to the east of the capital.
The Sunny and Merry were both docked here.
"We've been waiting for you, Luffy, Vivi..." Nami stood at the ship's edge, hands on her hips, and smiled.
"Ah~ Miss Vivi! You've finally came!" Sanji called out enthusiastically.
"Get on the ship." Zoro grinned.
"Nice to see you again, Princess Vivi." Robin smiled gently and spoke.
"Anyway, let's hurry and run, hahaha." Usopp laughed heartily.
"Welcome back, Miss Vivi." Kaya expressed her welcome.
"Luffy-Sama, I'll stop the pursuers behind us!" Bartolomeo made a gesture to activate his ability.
In the next moment, a huge barrier opened up, blocking countless people behind Luffy and Vivi.
On the coast, Luffy leaped lightly and finally jumped onto the Sunny, holding Vivi in his arms.
"Set sail!"
He immediately gave the captain's order.
In the next moment, both ships quickly lowered their sails and slowly moved away from the coast.
"Damn it! Why does a place like this have walls?"
"Devil Fruit user! Damn it!"
"Princess Vivi!"
The crowd gasped for breath, pounding on the barrier.
"Look, it's the Marines!" someone spotted a warship approaching from the sea.
"Hey, Marines! Pirates are trying to steal our princess!"
Countless people shouted in unison, placing their hopes on the passing warship.
"Marines? Indeed," Usopp's face turned green with fear.
Meanwhile...
The Marines heard the cries of the crowd and saw two pirate ships, as well as the princess being held by the pirates.
"Colonel Smoker, it's Straw Hat Luffy," a lookout put down his binoculars and quickly reported the situation.
Smoker, who had left Logue Town and come to the Grand Line to pursue greater strength, took the cigar out of his mouth and frowned as he snatched the binoculars.
"Straw Hat Luffy! And... the princess of Alabasta! What are those people shouting?"
"Colonel, it seems they're shouting that Straw Hat Luffy has taken their princess... and they want us to retrieve her," a Marine was a bit confused.
"Fire!!"
Smoker, full of righteousness, coldly gave the order, "Warning shots! You go and negotiate, tell him to hand over the princess!"
The Marines on the warship looked dumbfounded.
"We... we can't do that, Colonel Smoker. He's a Shichibukai!" a captain immediately stepped forward to stop him.
"So what if he's a Shichibukai? Are my orders useless? Shouldn't it be your duty to watch a princess being taken away right?" Smoker's face darkened.
The captain immediately fell silent.
Firing at a Shichibukai... no, before that, that guy is Vice Admiral Garp's grandson.
No, no!
Absolutely not!
Without orders from above, attacking a Shichibukai, once done, the Colonel would be in deep trouble, and might even have to go to the Marine court.
Hmph, what a bunch of useless people.
Smoker's face was full of displeasure as he threw his binoculars to the captain and walked to the bow of the ship, shouting,
"Straw Hat Luffy!"
"Smoker?"
Luffy put Vivi down and raised an eyebrow.
This guy came to the Grand Line too?
"Even if you're a Shichibukai, kidnapping a princess from an allied country is still illegal!!" Smoker warned.
The key word here is "allied country".
Marine can't interfere with non-allied countries.
Luffy laughed, "Long time no see, have you improved your skills?"
Daring to shout in front of him, it seems that the previous punch was too light.
"What do you mean long time no see?!"
Smoker's face turned ugly as he threatened loudly, "Hand over the princess! Otherwise, I will report your criminal activities to the government and your Shichibukai title will be revoked!"
Unlike the situation with Crocodile, Luffy is caught in the act.
It is indeed illegal, but whether his title will be revoked is hard to say.
Luffy's mouth curled up, he didn't care at all. Don't you understand what background means?
It's just kidnapping a princess, even her father is willing, what are you? Oh shit he is really a Marine?
However, he remained calm and composed, while Vivi was anxious.
She quickly stepped forward and shouted, "I'm doing this willingly!"
Smoker:
Citizens: "..."
"What are you saying, Princess Vivi!" the citizens exclaimed in shock. "Were you threatened?"
Vivi shook her head and smiled, shouting to the citizens,
"I'm sorry, everyone, please go back. I want to continue this adventure for a while longer. And please apologize to my father for me. I want to truly experience the vastness of the sea. It will definitely be a journey full of rewards."
It doesn't seem like a threat, but a sincere call.
The people who have managed to make it here are the ones who truly care about and protect the princess.
Everyone looked at each other and ultimately chose to respect the will of Her Royal Highness.
"Since Princess Vivi said so... then there's nothing we can do."
"Princess Vivi, please stay safe."
"Monkey D. Luffy, you bastard, you better protect the princess. If anything happens to her, the people of Alabasta will never forgive you!"
As the commotion gradually subsided, Luffy chuckled lightly.
"Alright, guys, let's set sail!"
The ship changed its course and, guided by Nami, headed towards the deep sea.
"Goodbye, Smoker. I hope the next time we meet, you'll be a little stronger. Otherwise, your threats just like your fruit will turn into gas and disappear."
On the warship,
Upon hearing Luffy's mockery, Smoker's face turned red with anger.
Bastard!
What does it mean voluntary? Am I just a clown?
He clenched his fist in frustration.
"Colonel..." the captain cautiously called out.
[That's why I said, don't get involved in Shichibukai's affairs if it's not necessary. It's not something a colonel should be concerned about.
If you want to communicate on an equal footing with the Shichibukai, you should at least be a vice admiral in the Marine Headquarters.]
"Land!"
Smoker took a deep breath and calmly gave the order, "I'm going to see the king."
Whether it's voluntary or not doesn't matter. What matters is the king's attitude.
If the king wants to investigate, he must report to the Marine Headquarters.
As for the king not wanting to investigate, it's really not his concern.
Perhaps in the eyes of others, this is unnecessary, but it is his sense of justice!
Naval Headquarters, Marineford.
A military ship docked in the inner bay, and Marine Admiral, known as "Aokiji" and real name Kuzan, with the ability of the Logia Frozen Fruit, let out a sigh and walked down from the ship's plank.
Naval Headquarters, the highest combat power!
"Aokiji Admiral!"
As soon as he got off the ship, the many marines in front of the military port immediately saluted, their eyes filled with admiration.
"Arara, why are so many people gathered here? Did pirates attack headquarters?"
Aokiji scratched his head.
"Don't joke around... How could pirates possibly attack headquarters?"
A colonel, with a speechless expression, saluted and said, "You just returned from the New World, it must have been a tough journey."
After a pause, he continued, "The Fleet Admiral asked me to wait here for you."
Sengoku wants to see me?
Aokiji's face showed a disgusted expression. He had just completed a mission and returned.
Ah, being an Admiral is such a busy life. No wonder Mr. Garp has always refused promotion.
"I understand, its really..."
Helpless, Aokiji had no choice but to go to the headquarters fortress.
Although that's the case, he could delay for a second. He first went to his own Admiral's office and sat for a while, lying down and sleeping for half an hour. After being reminded multiple times by his subordinates, he reluctantly went upstairs to the Wind Temple.
As soon as Sengoku saw Aokiji enter, he said in a displeased tone, "You're too lazy, Kuzan!"
"The two Four Emperors in the New World are about to meet, and I almost couldn't come back." Aokiji sat on the sofa, poured himself a cup of tea, and said, "Can you let me rest for a bit?"
"What's the situation?"
Sengoku's expression became serious when it came to the Four Emperors.
Aokiji answered, "Most of the surveillance ships over there have been sunk, so we can't get close to monitor or observe. The specific reason is unknown. And the Red Hair Pirates came specifically to warn me."
[Admiral, no matter how strong you are, you are still just one person. On the other side, there is a complete Four Emperors pirate crew.
If you don't leave, then we'll fight.]
Of course, Aokiji cannot fight with Red Hair and the others, so he can only retreat to a safe distance.
And then, he was called back.
Sengoku fell into deep thought.
Why would Red Hair and Whitebeard make contact? Could it affect the stability of the world?
The movements of these two Four Emperors are not ordinary. The main task of the Marines is to maintain the balance of the Grand Line.
"So, why did you call me back?" Aokiji yawned and lay on the sofa, pulling down the eye mask on his forehead. "If there's nothing, I'll go back to sleep."
"It's Nico Robin!"
With a sudden movement, Aokiji sat up, took off his eye mask, and had a surprised expression on his face.
Sengoku continued, "This woman used to hide behind Crocodile, but now that Crocodile is gone, she has infiltrated the Straw Hat pirate crew."
"The Straw Hat pirate crew?" Aokiji frowned.
Of course, he knew about this newly emerged pirate crew.
The captain, Monkey D. Luffy, is Garp's grandson, and he is now a Shichibukai. It's impossible not to know about him.
"Aokiji, you need to capture Nico Robin. It's a request from higher up."
"What about Straw Hat Luffy?"
"I don't care about him. Just bring back that woman."
"What I mean is, if he tries to stop me, what should I do? How far can I go?"
"Don't kill anyone!"
Sengoku's face was serious. "That's also taken into consideration by higher-ups. Understand? The Devil's Child, Nico Robin, must be brought back. Even if Straw Hat Luffy has potential, he is still far from being able to stop you!"
After a pause, thinking about Aokiji's relationship with Garp as master and disciple, Sengoku warned again with seriousness, "I don't need to repeat the importance of this matter, right? That woman holds the key to unlocking the devil!"
Upon hearing this, Aokiji scratched his head, got up, and walked out of the office.
"Understood, I'll do my best..."
Not long after, the Marine Admiral's warship set sail from Marineford, approaching the route of the Straw Hat Crew.
État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
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