Chapter 148 Alabasta Palace
A sandstorm raged across this endless desert.
The violent wind blew up sand and rocks, covering the sky.
Kobra and his men could only scramble to avoid the effects of the fight between the two.
Looking at the flying sand in the sky, their hearts were filled with helplessness and almost despair.
Just when the yellow sand was about to swallow everything.
Jin'an was like a god descending from heaven. With his extraordinary strength, he single-handedly blocked the rampant sandstorm.
Jin An stepped forward from the raging nature like a meteor leaping from the sky, and finally landed in front of them.
They looked at Jinan, their eyes full of admiration and awe.
In front of this navy that is powerful enough to destroy the world, even the destructive sandstorm is willing to restrain its edge.
"Are you okay?" Jin'an appeared in front of Kobra and the others with Crocodile.
Kebula fluttered his cloak that had been baptized by wind and sand. In the dust, he staggered to steady himself and looked at Jinan with gratitude: "Lieutenant General Jinan, thank you for saving us."
Crocodile looked at Cobra and his group in front of him suspiciously. He had a vague doubt in his heart. Did these people really not see what happened just now?
He didn't want to leave any possibility of the secret being leaked.
If he saw it, a fierce look flashed in his eyes, and he wouldn't mind finding an opportunity to send these people to hell.
At the same time, Kebula and the others did not notice the suspicion and coldness, and were still in shock.
Kobra muttered to himself, patting his dust-covered chest: "I just wanted to go to the desert to see which navy had come to Alabasta."
A wry smile appeared on his face, and there was a hint of self-mockery in his voice: "I didn't expect that I almost lost my life here."
Looking at the expressions of the people in front of me, I thought of the scene of the battle with Jinan just now.
Crocodile took a deep breath.
It seemed that these people did not take his ugly behavior seriously.
But thinking about what had just happened, even though he was a pirate who had roamed the seas and seen many storms, he still felt a little embarrassed.
He was unable to accept his own failure, so much so that when Jin An and the others called him, he just stood there in a daze.
"Crocodale?"
"The shock was so great that he lost his mind?"
Jin An waved his hand in front of the other party.
He found Crocodile in this state quite amusing.
Crocodile slapped Jin'an's hand away, his heart filled with an indescribable feeling of humiliation and shame.
He had just arrived at his future base like this, and was seen in such an embarrassing state by the people here.
How will he survive in Alabasta in the future?
Even if he could win back a city from Jin'an today, his situation in the future would not get better.
What's more, he can't beat Jin An...
Jinan's voice penetrated the breeze and turned to Crocodile, who seemed to be still lost in thought:
"Just stop being in a daze."
His tone was rare and relaxed, as if everything could be put aside for the time being.
"This is King Cobra of the Kingdom of Alabasta."
Jin An continued the introduction, his eyes turned to the two of them, looking at Crocodile with a hint of anticipation in his expression.
"You two should get to know each other now so that you can cooperate with each other in the future."
However, this harmonious atmosphere seems particularly abrupt on Crocodile.
His clothes were tattered, and every tear recorded the cruelty of the previous battle.
Through the holes in his clothes, vicious knife marks were revealed, and blood flowed slowly, but it seemed to have little effect on him.
When Jin An finished speaking, Crocodile seemed to be trapped in his own thoughts.
In Jin'an's simple words, Crocodile seemed to hear Jin'an's mockery of him.
It seemed that his plans and ambitions had died in the womb before they even began.
According to his previous idea, he wanted to gradually erode this country, but everything before him told him that the situation was far beyond his simple control.
Crocodile's strategic thinking began to accelerate.
He realized that from today on, every step he took would be more cautious because of the king's identity.
"It's all my fault for being greedy. I shouldn't have accepted Jin'an's challenge." Crocodile felt extremely regretful.
All his long planning and the status of Shichibukai that he had finally obtained, collapsed in an instant due to his self-righteous arrogance and his so-called certainty of victory.
After Jinan finished his introduction.
With the magnanimity and courtesy of a king, Kobra extended a hand of friendship to Jin'an and Crocodile.
"After all this worldly trouble, why don't you come with me to the palace and rest for a while?"
There was an irresistible sincerity and enthusiasm in Kobra's words, and a burning light flashed in his eyes.
Jinan looked at Crocodile beside him and nodded slightly to show his agreement.
Although Crocodile's expression remained indifferent, he did not refuse.
Obviously, after a battle with wind and sand, even he couldn't help feeling tired.
The three of them set out on the road to the palace together.
The edge of the desert gradually fades away, replaced by a vast and vibrant oasis.
The royal palace is located in it, magnificent and golden, showing the unique charm and dignity of Alabasta.
As he got closer to the palace, Kobra's posture became more upright, and his majesty and confidence as a king were naturally revealed.
The interior decoration of the palace is gorgeous yet solemn. Every detail reveals exquisiteness and sophistication, highlighting the culture and history of this country.
The cool air, mixed with the faint scent of flowers and fresh water vapor, makes people instantly forget the scorching sun and heat in the desert.
Jin An breathed a sigh of relief and said to Kebula, "Thank you for your hospitality. After a day of traveling, it is our honor to have such a place to rest."
Crocodile looked around silently, and although he was serious, it was obvious that he was very interested in this palace.
His eyes scanned the area he passed by, as if he was looking for something.
He heard from Barrett that Roger was currently looking for the original text of history.
According to the information he collected, there was a stone tablet stored in the Kingdom of Alabasta.
If he wants to become the Pirate King, historical texts are essential.
Jin An's lips curled up into a smile, and he teased softly, "Are you still thinking about becoming the Pirate King?"
Jin An paused, then spoke again, "With me here, your chances of becoming the Pirate King are a bit low."
As soon as the words fell, the atmosphere froze.
Crocodile turned around and glared at him.
"Then what do you want me to do?"
"Following behind you and being your little follower?"
Crocodile's words seemed to arouse Jin'an's interest. He stood up, walked to Crocodile and patted him on the shoulder.
“Very good, very promising.”
“You have found a path forward.”
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