Chapter 41: Farewell and Promise

Chapter 41: Farewell and Promise

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The desert kingdom of Alabasta.

As one of the superpowers of the Grand Line, Alabasta has faced some difficulties in recent months.

Being a desert land, it hasn't seen a drop of rain in months.

Strangely, however, the royal capital of Alabasta has been experiencing frequent rainfall lately.

Many citizens are puzzled, but out of trust for their king, they haven't questioned it deeply.

Besides Alabasta, there is another place that has escaped the drought.

The city of Rainbase, where it also rains, has recently become the base of an important figure.

One of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Sir Crocodile.

Since Crocodile has taken up residence here, pirate invasions have all but ceased, and he has established his headquarters in the largest casino in the land, "Rain Dinners".

Unknown to the citizens and the royal family, the recent strange occurrences in the kingdom are all orchestrated by this so-called "National Hero".

In reality, he is the leader of the Baroque Works criminal organization, known as Mr. 0.

Crocodile sat in a dimly lit room, a cigar in his mouth, staring intently at the large tank in front of him.

It wasn't just a fish tank, but a large one that housed his pet crocodile.

In the deadly silence, the crocodile suddenly spoke in a deep voice, "How's that thing coming?"

From the shadows, a mature but clearly distant voice replied:

"The members of Baroque Works disguised as a transport team were discovered by that man named Koza while delivering the Dance Powder. It's only a matter of time now."

A woman wearing a white cowboy hat and a leather coat stepped out of the shadows.

Her skin was a healthy tan, her eyes were a mix of blue and green, deep and alluring, and her features were delicate and charming.

She was a woman of great spirit. Though she wore a smile, there was still a barrier between her and others.

Crocodile grinned and chuckled, "Well done."

"My plan is about to begin. Alabasta and this thing will both be mine."

Crocodile thought, "But for that I need more subordinates..."

"Have you found the strongest hunter from the East Blue?"

The woman shook her head slightly and said, "He's gone off the radar, but there's information that he's entering the Grand Line."

Crocodile nodded and said, "Perfect. Take him to Whiskey Peak and talk to him."

"Even though the routes are different, we will meet again at the Sabaody Archipelago. Let's race to see who gets there first."

Noir raised his fist, smiling as he challenged Ace.

Ace bumped his fist against Noir's and laughed, "Done. Loser eats next time!"

"All right! It's a promise!"

The two sealed their bet with a fist bump, and Ace turned back to his ship, waving goodbye to Noir with a smile.

Noir waved vigorously and shouted, "See you!"

As the ship sailed away, Noir's ship fell silent again.

He felt a little out of place.

Noir sighed, mocking himself, "It's annoying when they're here, but now that they're gone, I feel a bit lonely.

He wasn't one for noise, but Noir liked having lively activity around him, it made him feel warm.

After sighing for a while, Noir finally broke out of his melancholic mood.

It seemed that he had to find a companion for his journey; otherwise it was too boring.

Adjusting his attitude, Noir hoisted the sails and set sail again, guided by the Log Pose.

His first destination was Whiskey Peak, where Crocodile had eyes everywhere.

Perhaps he could find a Eternal Log Pose to Alabasta there.

But as he began to sail, Noir realized that he didn't even know where Whiskey Peak was...

Just as Noir was scratching his head, not knowing what to do next, Crocodile's help arrived.

A ship approached slowly on the sea. The lookout spotted Noir's ship and shouted, "Found him, the guy the boss wants to recruit!"

Noir, with his keen senses, heard the commotion and looked curiously at the people on the ship.

One man on the edge of the ship rubbed his hands together eagerly and said, "Excuse me, are you Mr. Noir?"

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