Chapter 152: Garp and Smoker

"This is Alabasta!"

On the Polar, looking at the island in front of him, Rhode's voice was full of amazement.

Perhaps this should no longer be called an island.

It's like a continent!

"Alabasta is a well-known big country in the Grand Line, and even more a well-known strong country. The kingdom has a permanent population of more than 10 million and a standing army of 600,000. It is a well-deserved superpower in the first half of the Grand Line!"

Robin stood beside Rhode and popularized relevant information for him.

Before entering the Grand Line, Robin learned some things about Alabasta. This is a country with a very long history. She originally planned to visit this country.

"Awesome!!"

Pekin and Xia Qi next to him also exclaimed.

I didn't expect that there would be such a big country in the Grand Line.

The islands they passed by before were just some small towns.

In fact, this is the norm in the pirate world. On this planet, the sea occupies most of the area, and the land is divided into small islands. Especially in the Grand Line, it is difficult to give birth to a big country due to the chaotic magnetic field and weather. Only towns can be developed on islands.

There are only a few countries in the world that have a vast territory and a population of tens of millions like Alabasta.

"Then, let's land!"

Rhodes pointed to the city that can be seen in front.

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Alabasta Port City [Rapeseed Flowers]

"Aren't we going to do anything, Vice Admiral Garp?"

Smoker held two cigars in his mouth, and the smoke covered his entire face.

"Hahahaha, aren't we eating!"

Garp put the meat on the plate into his mouth.

"Delicious!!"

Smoker looked at Garp who was eating and drinking, and let out a long sigh.

So, why did he follow Vice Admiral Garp here?

He was ready to go to the East China Sea, but he suddenly received an order from the Navy Headquarters to follow Vice Admiral Garp to Alabasta and be prepared.

But the order did not say what to be prepared for. He only knew that since he came to Alabasta, he had been eating and drinking with Garp all day.

"Don't think so much, kid!"

Garp patted Smoker on the shoulder and put a portion of food in front of him.

"If you want to be an excellent navy, being able to eat is the most basic requirement. Eat well for me!"

Picking up the food in his hand and taking two bites casually, Smoker put down the plate and swept his eyes across the street outside.

He was full of justice now, and just wanted to see a few lawless elements to vent.

"What is that?"

Smoker's wandering eyes suddenly stopped and looked at the group of people walking on the street outside.

"Baquan Rod?"

The leader had a pair of sharp green eyes, a head of red hair fluttering in the wind, and a black and purple long knife inserted at his waist.

Behind him, there were a dozen people who looked very capable.

Smoker recognized their identities at a glance.

It was Nott Rod, who had just joined the Seven Warlords of the Sea some time ago, and his members.

"Oh?"

Noticing the prying eyes from a distance, Rod followed the line of sight and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Smoker, and Garp!"

Smoker was fine, anyone in the group was probably better than him now.

But the old man sitting next to Smoker and eating and drinking made Rod feel a sense of oppression.

"What a coincidence, I can actually meet you two here."

Without avoiding Smoker and Garp, Rod walked directly in front of them and greeted them.

"Hahaha, you actually came up to say hello when you saw us, what a powerful kid!"

Garp swallowed the food in his mouth and looked at Rod.

Half a year ago, he came to Alabasta to capture Rod.

However, he did not wait for Rod, but waited for Sengoku's call instead.

The other party has become a Shichibukai. Don't capture him anymore.

"It's true that you are a navy hero representing 'justice', but I am also a Shichibukai, and I am a partner of justice!"

Rod sat next to Garp without any hesitation and asked the store to serve him a meal, while the other members of Rod's pirate group came in one after another and sat around Rod and his friends.

"Partner of justice?"

Hearing Rod's brazen claim to be a partner of justice, Smoker's face turned cold and the cigar in his mouth was almost bitten off.

It's just a pirate, but he dared to be called [Justice].

"The navy represents justice, right? The Shichibukai are on the same front with the navy, so they can barely be called partners, right?"

Rod picked up the ice beer sent by the store, took a sip, felt the coolness that penetrated his heart, and felt much more relaxed.

"Then, as a Shichibukai, I am of course a partner of justice!"

"Hahahaha, you are really funny."

Unlike Smoker, who was deeply hostile to Rhode, Garp was quite open-minded. After hearing Rhode's words, he did not show any anger. Instead, he laughed and patted Rhode's shoulder.

"Then, as a partner of justice, do you mind taking us two navy men wearing [Justice] to travel around this country together?"

"I refuse!"

Rhodes rejected Garp's proposal.

He came to trouble Crocodile, how could he let the navy follow him all the time.

The World Government recruits these Shichibukai to curb the development of pirate power, not to make them kill each other.

The fact that he defeated Moonlight Moria before has probably made the World Government very angry. No matter what, they will not sit back and watch Rhodes defeat a Shichibukai again.

"Don't be so decisive."

Garp took a plate of senbei and ate it with a bang.

"After all, my mission is to keep an eye on your every move, so you might as well just let me follow you."

"Lieutenant General Garp!"

Smoker exclaimed, cold sweat falling from his forehead.

Paying attention to every move of the Shichibukai, I never expected that they would be shouldering such an important task!

It seems that the top leaders of the World Government and the Navy are not hopelessly stupid. Knowing that these Shichibukai are still pirates in the final analysis, it is impossible to completely trust them.

But, why should we tell such a confidential mission directly in front of the other party?

"Hahahaha, don't be so surprised, Smoker!"

Garp thrust two pieces of senbei into Smoker's hands.

"The senbei here tastes very good, you should try it too."

Seeing that Smoker just held the senbei stiffly and showed no other reaction, Garp shook his head boredly.

"You don't think that the two of us can hide our whereabouts and keep an eye on them. It's better to make this clear from the beginning."

After speaking, Garp stared at Rhodes.

"So, what's your answer? Do you want us to follow you?"

"You are really wise and foolish, old fellow!"

Rhodes glanced at Smoker, then stared at Garp.

If they don't express their intention and keep paying attention secretly, Rhodes has many ways to get rid of their attention.

However, now that the other party made a straightforward request, it made it difficult for Rhodes to refuse.

After all, it is not only the navy that is unwilling to have a direct conflict.

Rhodes doesn't want to have a direct conflict with the navy now. They still need some time to develop.

"Then, just come with us."

Now that the naval heroes are going to follow along, some changes need to be made to the previous plan.

"Can you tell me your purpose?"

After achieving his goal, Garp continued to eat senbei while exploring Rhodes' true intentions.

"I'm here to see Crocodile!"

Rhodes' head turned rapidly.

Since the naval hero and the one-minded Smoker with a sense of justice are going to be with them, they can directly adopt another plan.

"I heard some rumors that this guy has been in Alabasta for more than ten years, and he is actually planning a big thing!"

By stringing together the various information in his mind, Rhodes quickly made up a complete story.

Leaning forward slightly, Rhodes pretended to be mysterious and said to Garp and Smoker.

"Doflamingo used the name of the Shichibukai to successfully usurp the country in the new world and became the king of Dressrosa. Crocodile found inspiration from Doflamingo, and he was also Actively planning to usurp the country!"

"As a partner of justice, I naturally cannot sit back and watch something like this happen. I want to expose Crocodile's conspiracy!"

"Usurping the country!?"

Smoker didn't pay attention to the 'just partner' that Rhodes said. All his attention was attracted by the 'usurpation of the country' that Rhodes said.

He never thought that he would be involved in such a thing.

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"The Don Quixote family that Doflamingo belongs to is the royal family of Dressrosa in the past, right? He serves as the king of Dressrosa, so it can't be called usurping the country, right?"

"You still know a lot."

Rhodes glanced at Smoker in surprise.

"I'm also a captain at the Navy headquarters after all!"

"Yes, Colonel."

Rhodes nodded perfunctorily.

This guy!

Smoker's forehead twitched slightly.

"In other words, Crocodile also has a plan to usurp the country, and you are here to stop him?"

Garp didn't pay attention to Smoker, but looked at Rhodes and asked.

"certainly!"

Rhodes' face was filled with justice.

"Hmph! Pirates are a bunch of guys who can't afford to do anything early. You'd better tell your true reasons."

Garp looked like he had seen it all.

"All right."

Rhodes nodded.

"The Baroque Working Society is a secret organization established by Crocodile. They found trouble with me when we were in Beihai. I have to give him a good lesson before he can think clearly!"

Garp looked at Rhodes, waiting for his next words.

"Besides, I heard that this guy's casino business in Rainland is very good. I'm afraid he has saved a lot of money."

Speaking of this, Rhodes' eyes lit up.