Chapter 33

This suggestion was very good, hitting the nail on the head.

But...

"Too passive, and we won't have any retreat," Robin shook her head. "Once Alabasta knows I've betrayed him, there's a high probability he'll change the plan. Of course, there's also a certain probability he'll continue to execute the plan, confidently coming to kill us disruptors. By then... are you sure you can defeat Crocodile, a Warlord of the Sea?"

That was a problem.

Crocodile, user of the Sand-Sand Fruit, a rare Logia type, possessing the elementalization ability that immunizes against most damage.

Although Robin also said he had the flaw of "becoming solid when met," but...

The most famous thing about Logia types is their control over a certain element. Can't they cast skills from a distance?

Subconsciously,

Some people looked at Lord Lord Sima Di, and some looked at Luffy.

How should they decide?

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39. Recognized Smarty-pants! Willful Luffy!

It's no problem for everyone to look at Luffy, he is the captain of this ship.

But...

"Why are you looking at me?" Lord Lord Sima Di asked strangely.

Not wanting...

"Lord Lord Sima, you are the smartest on the ship, do you have any plans?" The one who said this was actually Luffy.

He had no sense of "authority" as a captain at all.

"Lord Lord Sima-chan, if it were you, you would definitely be able to come up with the most perfect plan!" Robin said firmly.

"That's right, if it's Lord Lord Sima, there must be a perfect plan!" Facing Facing Nami nodded in agreement.

Others also expressed their agreement one after another.

Good guy!

You've raised me so high, I have to say something useful, right?

"Alright, then I'll analyze it a little."

"The core problem of Alabasta's civil strife is that Vivi's father, King Cobra, was framed by Crocodile for using Dance Powder, causing other cities to suffer from drought for three years."

"This is the fuse for everything."

"And in order to successfully take over Alabasta later, Crocodile has been killing pirates within Alabasta, becoming a hero in the eyes of the commoners."

"So, releasing this news empty-handed, especially from the 'selfish royal family' in the eyes of the people, they won't believe it. Instead, they will think it's the royal family slandering the hero of the kingdom who threatens their throne."

Lord Lord Sima Di paused, giving everyone some time to digest.

"And Vivi's goal is not to expose Crocodile, but to prevent more casualties, right?"

Vivi nodded in agreement.

"So our core is actually not to protect Cobra, but—to stop the Rebel Army and the Royal Army from going to full-scale war!"

Hearing this, Vivi's eyes lit up!

"I grew up with the leader of the Rebel Army, Kohza. As long as I can see him, I will definitely be able to persuade him!" Vivi said confidently.

But Lord Lord Sima Di shook his head.

"Such a simple truth, Crocodile would also think of it... Robin, I remember you said that Mr. 2 of Baroque Works is a Paramecia user..."

Vivi understood immediately!

Besides disguising himself as Cobra to provoke the conflict between the Royal Army and the Rebel Army, Mr. 2 could also completely disguise himself as Kohza, making the Rebel Army fight the Royal Army to the death without any discussion!

And,

Crocodile must know Kohza's location. Going to find Kohza at this time might actually harm him...

Vivi was a little desperate!

How to break the situation now?

Can they only passively guard Cobra?

Even so,

Crocodile could still have Mr. 2 disguise himself as Kohza, and then it would still be a bloodbath.

"Actually... there is another way that can reduce casualties to the minimum, or even close to zero," Lord Lord Sima Di looked at Vivi and said. "It's just that it will be a huge blow to the royal family's face."

Vivi looked at Lord Lord Sima Di with hope, as if she had grabbed the last straw.

The silent Igaram also said, "Please enlighten us, Mr. Lord Lord Sima."

"There's no such thing as enlightening or not, my suggestion is..."

After hearing Lord Lord Sima Di's words,

Igaram, who was very polite just now, immediately widened his eyes!

"Impossible!" he shouted. "If we do that, the dignity of the royal family will..."

"No! Igaram! This plan is the most appropriate!" Vivi said decisively. "Just follow what Lord Lord Sima said, we'll go back to Alubarna first, and then..."

"I disagree!"

The sudden opposition came from Luffy, who had originally asked Lord Lord Sima Di for a plan.

"This is too stifling! We'll just find Crocodile and beat him up, won't that be fine?" Luffy said confidently.

It was indeed the most direct plan.

But the premise of everything was to be able to defeat Crocodile!

But looking at Luffy's state, everyone looked at each other helplessly.

He couldn't be persuaded.

Everyone could only look at Lord Lord Sima Di, "It's up to you."

Lord Lord Sima Di didn't intend to persuade Luffy either.

—If he doesn't cause trouble, how can I sign in at a famous scene?

And,

Having developed Gear 2 and Gear 3 in advance, he really didn't know who would win or lose against the flawed Crocodile.

"Then let's split into two teams," Lord Lord Sima Di said. "One team goes with Vivi to Alubarna to execute the plan just now, ensuring the lowest casualties. One team follows Luffy to find Crocodile to execute the decapitation plan."

This was the most appropriate plan at the moment.

Splitting the team was also very simple,

Those with combat power go with Luffy, those without go with Vivi.

Finally,

Luffy, Lord Lord Sima Di, Sanji, Zoro, and Robin were in one team, responsible for the decapitation operation.

The rest were in a team with Vivi.

Among them,

Laboon, Chopper, and Usopp all had some combat power.

But the first two couldn't adapt to the hot climate, and the desert they had to cross to get to Rain Diners was too agonizing for them.

Usopp...

Was just simply cowardly.

—Crocus insisted that he was a combat-five scum, and wanted to stay with Laboon to continue guiding Chopper's studies.

"Very good, before that, we have one more thing to do, and that is..."

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40. A New Routine That Refreshes Smoker's Worldview! Ace Appears!

"Given that Mr. 2 has the possibility of turning into anyone, so..."

"Everyone make a distinguishing mark!"