Chapter 136 – Time For Bath
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Meanwhile, Queen Titi had already given orders to the palace guards to locate the rebel army's hideout.
After a few hours of searching, the guards found it and delivered the Queen's message: she commanded them to gather in the large plaza in front of the palace, as she had vital information to share with them and the people of Arabasta.
Inside the rebel camp, tension was very high. The previous blast had made them even more anxious.
"Koza… should we really trust the Queen? This could be a trap," one of the rebels said warily.
"Even if it is a trap, we have to go," Koza replied firmly. "War brings nothing but suffering. If we can achieve peace through dialogue, that's the path we should take. We don't want more bloodshed."
"What if she lures us all into one place just to wipe us out?"
"She isn't strong enough for that. Most of her guards are no match for us. And besides, if both the Queen and the Princess are present, this must be something serious. We need to hear the full picture before we commit to rebellion."
"You're right, Koza. You and a small group can go to the meeting. The rest of us will surround the palace from a distance. If it's a trap, we'll rush in and fight. You're too important as our leader—we can't risk losing you."
After heated discussion, the rebels settled on the plan. Koza, accompanied by a handful of trusted members, set out for the palace. While other rebels disguised and hid themselves near the place.
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The Queen, Princess Vivi, and several girls from my pirate crew arrived at the grand plaza in front of the palace for the meeting.
Soon after, Koza and his small delegation appeared. As Vivi's childhood friend and the leader of the rebel army, he immediately noticed the massive crowd of citizens already gathered, along with several video Den Den Mushi set up to broadcast everything.
"It seems the Queen really does have something major to announce," Koza murmured as he saw many citizens and Den Den Mushi broadcasts. If this was a trap, then Queen would not do this openly.
He approached and confirmed that the citizens had assembled as instructed, and the Den Den Mushi were linked to cities across the entire kingdom so everyone could hear the Queen's words clearly.
"Since you're planning to speak openly anyway, it's fine for the whole kingdom to know," Koza said.
Once everything was ready, Queen Titi stepped forward. She wasted no time and went straight to the heart of the matter. Her voice carried across the plaza and echoed through every corner of Arabasta via the broadcast.
She explained Crocodile's true scheme: how he had plotted to seize control of the kingdom and reshape it into his so-called "ideal nation."
She revealed how he used his Sand-Sand Fruit to manipulate the weather—creating artificial droughts in some areas while using Dance Powder to fake rain in others, all to fuel chaos and division.
She described how Mr. 2 Bon Clay had impersonated her using his Devil Fruit ability, spreading false orders and misinformation to turn the people against the royal family.
Most damning of all, she laid out how Crocodile had secretly supplied weapons and false intelligence to the rebel army itself. It was Crocodile who was orchestrating the entire conflict from the shadows.
To back up her claims, she presented stacks of documents—secret records and evidence that Robin had wisely kept as backup.
As the papers were passed among the rebels and shown to the crowd, anger rippled through them. They were furious at being manipulated, but the proof was undeniable. Trust in the Queen's words began to grow.
The Queen admitted her own failures too.
"It was Crocodile who caused this suffering, but I was unable to protect my people from his schemes. The guilt keeps me awake at night. I feel responsible for every drop of blood shed because of my weakness. But I swear to you now—I will do everything in my power to repair the damage and make things right."
At first, the crowd erupted in anger. People cursed her, blaming the royal family for their hardships. Some even demanded her execution and let the leader of the rebel army be the new king. A few hardline rebels raised their guns. They were aiming directly at her with the intention to kill.
That was my cue. I stepped forward calmly and released a controlled wave of Conqueror's Haki across the entire plaza.
The pressure was light—enough to force most people to their knees in instinctive submission—but for those who pointed weapons with clear killing intent, I sharpened the focus to their minds. They dropped instantly without a sound. This time I had killed more than twenty people.
The tension shattered. No one else dared move.
Queen Titi continued, promising fair compensation to all who had suffered because of Crocodile's actions. She also invited the rebel leaders to further private meetings to negotiate lasting peace and address their grievances.
In the end, everything resolved peacefully. The kingdom returned to its rightful rulers, and the threat of civil war faded away.
The fight in the Alabasta arc was finally completed. Finally, it was time for lewd action.
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After the long meeting, we were all starving. The girls especially were eager for the victory party we had been promising ourselves.
But a few loose ends remained. The Queen still needed to finalize discussions with the rebels, handle official reports to the Navy and World Government about Crocodile's death, and ensure the kingdom's stability. So the big celebration got postponed for a couple of days.
In the meantime, she arranged a massive lunch banquet just for us. The tables groaned under platters of roasted meats, juicy steaks, fresh fruits, rich Alabasta desserts, and all the kingdom's specialty dishes. There were pitchers of chilled juices, frosty beers, and fine wines to wash it all down.
We dug in with enthusiasm. Lily, in particular, was attacking the food like a starving ghost. She was stuffing her mouth with one bite after another as if food would disappear after a few seconds.
During the meal, I took the chance to sit closer to Queen Titi. I was using my position for a nice chat and slowly seducing her.
"Hehe… no wonder Vivi is so beautiful. She gets it from such a stunning mother. If I didn't know better, I'd swear you were an eighteen-year-old girl."
"Please, don't flatter me like that," Titi replied with a soft laugh, though her cheeks tinted pink. "How could I possibly compare to youthful beauties like Vivi?"
"You're underestimating yourself. You look incredibly young and gorgeous. That ass is perfect, those tits are perky and full… and mature women have a charm all their own."
"You're quite the smooth talker. No wonder so many young ladies fall for your charm."
As we flirted back and forth, I noticed Vivi watching us with obvious jealousy flickering in her eyes. Robin, on the other hand, observed the exchange like she was enjoying an entertaining show, her lips curved in quiet amusement.
After the satisfying lunch, Queen Titi suggested something relaxing.
"Why don't you and the girls take a nice bath? The palace has excellent hot springs and private baths. You've earned some time to unwind."
My crew and I agreed immediately. We headed off together, looking forward to soaking away the desert heat and battle fatigue in luxurious, steaming waters.
But what I did not know was that Queen Titi would take action this quickly.