Chapter 597 Smoker Arrives

"What happened?" Luffy burped and asked the uncle next to him.

The uncle was also a warm-hearted person. Seeing Luffy asking the question, he replied: "I heard that some important person was kidnapped, and the city guards were dispatched."

"Hey~" Luffy put on a look of watching melons and listened carefully to the uncle's analysis.

Weiwei's expression became more and more strange. She couldn't help but think: "The person who was kidnapped... couldn't be me!"

Seeing that the situation was getting bigger and bigger, Weiwei hesitated for a moment and said goodbye: "Luffy, I have something else to do, so I'll leave first!"

"Are you leaving now?"

"Thank you for the meal, bye!"

Luffy waved and said goodbye to Vivi in ​​a cool manner.

Next, Weiwei went straight to Ikalem and stopped the farce.

Seeing that Weiwei was fine, Ikalem broke down in tears.

Weiwei had no choice but to comfort her with a bitter face.

After Ikalem calmed down, he changed his expression and scolded Weiwei harshly, accusing her of running around.

Faced with the elders who took care of her, Weiwei had no choice but to admit her mistake.

After Ikalem left, a trotting duck ran up to Vivi and quacked.

"Kalu!" Weiwei hugged it and comforted it, "I'm sorry, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have left you and ran away."

Seeing his master showing weakness, Kalu's anger subsided a lot.

[Merry].

Zoro, Sanji, Usopp, and Chopper have returned from shopping.

"Why hasn't Luffy come back yet?" Chopper said listlessly.

The weather in the [Alabasta Kingdom] is really not suitable for a deer like him who lives on a winter island.

"Is he lost?" Zoro guessed, crossing his arms.

"What qualifications do you have to say that? You're a directionally challenged jerk!" Sanji complained.

"What did you say? You want to fight? Idiot, you frown!" Zoro drew out his knife and made a gesture to chop.

At this time, Luffy jumped onto the boat and called out loudly: "Everyone, I'm back!"

"Hmm~" Usopp looked at Luffy's chubby body and asked, "Have you eaten? Where did you get the money?"

When Luffy said this, he was very happy: "I met a kind person."

“???” Zoro and others were confused when they heard this.

......

Luffy and his crew have finally come to a big country like the [Alabasta Kingdom], so naturally they want to stay a little longer.

When Luffy and others went to the [Rapeseed Flower City] again, a naval warship sailed into the [Rapeseed Flower Port].

"Colonel Smoker, look! That's the Straw Hat Pirates' ship."

On the warship, Dashigi pointed at the [Merry] not far away and said angrily.

"How dignified! You are just a pirate!"

"Alabasta Kingdom also allowed pirates to enter."

Smoker was holding a cigar in his mouth, looking unhappy.

"Colonel Smoker, what should we do next?" Tashigi turned his head and looked.

"Needless to say, search for the Straw Hat Pirates and arrest them!" Smoker said calmly.

At this time, Captain Joseph on the side reminded: "Colonel, Marshal Sengoku asked us to keep a low profile in the [Alabasta Kingdom] and not cause any trouble."

"Hmph!" Smoker snorted coldly, obviously treating the words of the top navy officers as nonsense.

Seeing this, Captain Joseph wanted to cry but had no tears. He shouted in his heart: "Oh God! Why do you let me suffer this? Following Colonel Smoker has completely ruined my career."

Entering the Rapeseed Flower Market, Dashiqi was amazed: "It's so prosperous!"

Smoker couldn't help but take a closer look. He had to admit that the Kingdom of Alabasta was indeed doing very well. The citizens were dressed in bright and beautiful clothes, their faces were rosy, and their eyes were full of satisfaction and expectation.

Tashigi looked around curiously and asked, "Isn't the Kingdom of Alabasta a desert country? Why can't I see any desert?"

Whether looking from the sea or entering the [Rapeseed Flower Market], Dashiqi did not see any trace of the desert.

Smoker also listened.

Captain Joseph smiled and explained, "A few years ago, the [Alabasta Kingdom] was indeed a desert, and the [Rapeseed Flower City] was just a lower-middle-level town."

"However, since the [Alabasta Kingdom] became rich by selling oil and natural gas, it has been planting trees at all costs, and has forcibly turned 20% of the country into green."

"How much Bailey does this cost?" Dashigi asked in shock.

Captain Joseph shook his head: "I don't know the exact amount, but it's probably over 100 billion."

"I heard that His Majesty Cobra also offered a high price to invite Devil Fruit users to help green the desert. Captain Binz was invited."

Captain Joseph was full of envy when he mentioned Binz. If only he was a Devil Fruit user, he would be able to make a lot of money.

"Binz..." Smoker whispered the familiar name.

"Colonel Smoker, do you know this man?" asked Dashigi.

"I know him!" Smoker nodded, then shook his head: "But I'm not familiar with him!"

"He is also a member of the [Navy Training Camp], a few years younger than me, and seems to be a user of the [Paradoxic Flourishing Fruit] ability."

"It sounds like the [Lush Fruit] meets the requirements of the [Alabasta Kingdom]." Tashigi's focus was a little strange.

"What a pity..." Captain Joseph suddenly said with a look of regret.

"What a pity?" Dashiqi asked curiously.

"It's a pity that Captain Binz left after staying here for less than half a year, otherwise..." A trace of heartache flashed in Captain Joseph's eyes, as if he was the one who missed this extremely wealthy man.

While chatting, everyone strolled around the port.

At this time, the navy sent out to search for the Straw Hat Pirates also returned.

"Reporting to Colonel Smoker, there is no trace of the Straw Hat Pirates nearby." A navy soldier reported respectfully.

Smoker nodded and said firmly, "Keep searching, they won't get too far!"

"Yes!" After receiving the order, the soldier went to carry it out.

Not long after.

Another marine came running over in surprise: "Found it! The Straw Hat Pirates are now near the [Umbrella Auction House]."

"Keep an eye on them!" Smoker ordered calmly and decisively: "Dashiki, gather all the navy on the ship, follow me!"

Seeing Colonel Smoker being so reckless, Captain Joseph hurriedly dissuaded him: "Colonel, please think twice! The [Alabasta Kingdom] has a special status, and it is inappropriate to do this!"

Hearing this, Smoker turned around and said coldly: "Shut up! I'm the supreme commander!"

After saying that, he left without paying any attention to the captain's pleading.

Seeing this, Captain Joseph gritted his teeth and finally followed.

However, before that, he took out his Den Den Mushi and said to the other end: "Colonel Hinata, Colonel Smoker..."