Chapter 163 - 2

Chapter 2 The Beginning of the WarAlabasta faces a severe challenge, and the members of Baroque Works are gathered!"Hey, hey, hey, is it okay? Is it really okay? Will Princess Vivi and the pirates really come here? I can already hear the Rebel Army's horn!""It seems the Rebel Army will arrive first. Do they want to stop it?""They probably won't make it. They spent too much time in Rainbase..." a woman said leisurely."If the Rebel Army arrives first, what should we do?" Mr. 2 asked."Why don't we sit back and watch the tigers fight? Once the war breaks out, even if she's a princess, she'll be powerless to stop it," a woman said."Our mission is to eliminate the princess; we just need to execute the mission," Mr. 1 said calmly."Come and look!" Ms. Merry Christmas exclaimed at this moment, seeing five super Lapahns galloping towards the city gate, with five people on their backs, all wearing white robes, their true faces indistinguishable."Trouble. I thought I only had to deal with the princess, but I didn't expect this to happen. I'll have to take them all down!" Mr. 1 said coldly.Then several people rushed towards the Straw Hatat an extremely fast speed, but unfortunately, the Lapahns were too fast. The Straw Hat split into three groups as planned to lead them away... At this moment, Vivi was positioned between the Rebel Army and the Royal Army. She had long, wavy blue hair reaching her waist, a beautiful face, a graceful figure, often wore a blue and white dress, and had bright, determined eyes.Vivi resolutely spread her arms, preparing to prevent the war from breaking out: "Please stop!! Rebel Army!! This war was planned by others!! Please listen to me..."However, a cloud of dust billowed, and Vivi and Koza passed each other perfectly."Hey, was there someone there just now?" Kozaasked the person beside him."Someone? Now is not the time to talk about that; they've already attacked!"Sure enough, a cannon shot echoed in the desert.Vivi's face was filled with fear: "Why would you do such a thing... Royal Army?""Idiot! I haven't ordered to fire the cannon yet, don't act on your own!" Chaka yelled furiously at the soldier who fired the cannon."I... I'm very sorry, my hand slipped just now!" the soldier apologized, but the deeply hidden Baroque Works mark on his right arm indicated that things were not as simple as they seemed.At the same time, the cannon fire also enraged the Rebel Army!!!"Don't be afraid, charge in!""For our homeland, we must not spare the king!""Listen to me! This is our final battle! Don't be afraid of sacrifice, for our country!" Koza boosted morale, riding a tall horse, drawing his long sword, and charging towards the palace."They're here, prepare to fire!" At the same time, the Royal Army also began its attack!Thus, a group of commoners with low combat power and the army defending the country began to fight.For a time, the scene became bloody and chaotic. Many Rebel Army members had not yet attacked the city, but had already been hit by stray bullets, dying in the desert, while those who lived rushed towards the capital, which was so close yet seemed so far away.War, an unavoidable curtain, had risen!At this moment, Vivi watched the chaos of her country, crying out heartbrokenly, but no one paid attention to her voice. Suddenly, a stray bullet flew towards Vivi. She couldn't dodge it and collapsed to the ground.Several more stray bullets fell from the sky. Just as Vivi was in despair, Lapahn helped Vivi up and ran towards the edge of the battlefield. The number of stray bullets was like rain, and even though Lapahn's body was covered in wounds, it still endured the pain.Finally, it fell! But Vivi had already reached a safe place."Quack... Quack!" Lapahn cried out desperately, as if reminding her to run!"Even so, the rebellion still happened... but I will stop it! No matter how many times I fail! Because on the ship, I learned... never give up!" Tears streamed down her delicate cheeks, but her eyes became even more determined!"Vivi, get on!" Usopp said, riding a white horse."Usopp!!" Vivi was a little excited, then looked worriedly at Lapahn."That bird is no good anymore. If we don't hurry, the rebellion will be uncontrollable!" Usopp said urgently.Hearing this, Vivi's face became solemn, "Usopp, show me the proof..."Usopp confidently raised his arm, the bandage on it particularly striking, but Vivi's eyes had changed... becoming extremely unfamiliar!In just an instant, the previously unconscious Lapahn carried Vivi and ran swiftly, leaving behind a gloomy Usopp... or rather, Mr. 2, the mimicry user, who can imitate others' appearances, provided he touches their face!"Who can tell me why, with everyone having the same mark, I was exposed?" Usopp wiped his face, transforming back into Mr. 2, "However, I won't let you get away! Okama Leap!"Mr. 2 chased after them at a speed exceeding Lapahn's, but... finally, with the help of Lapahn's 'Wall-Climbing Divine Skill,' they arduously arrived at the capital of Alabasta, Alabasta, but the scene here suffocated Vivi!...When they landed in Alabasta, the Straw Hatwas discussing something."Listen up, that Okama bastard's transformation is perfect. Who knows when he might turn into one of us and threaten Vivi's life! If you find a comrade suspicious... have him unwrap his bandage to check this mark," Zoro said, unwrapping the bandage on his arm to reveal an X-shaped mark, "If there's no mark, it's a fake!""Yo, a double anti-counterfeit mark? Such a clever method doesn't sound like something you'd come up with..." Sanji mocked, "You wouldn't happen to be that Mr. 2, would you!""I'll cut you down!" Zoro instantly exploded in rage!"You scared me, so it really was Zoro!" Luffyexclaimed....At this moment, in the desert leading to the capital...Luffy, carrying a huge wooden barrel on his back, flew on the giant bird that Pell had transformed into, "Uncle Pell, hurry up, I must see my comrades as soon as possible and defeat Crocodile!"Pell angrily said, "This is already the fastest!"Luffy looked at the panel in front of him."Ding, mission issued: Final Battle. Will this country survive or perish? Please, host, follow your will and bring an end to this war of annihilation!""Reward: Unknown!"Luffy muttered: "I'm almost there..."