Chapter 182 - 21

Chapter 21 Vivi's Speech, The Mark of a Partner"Thump... thump... thump!" Luffy, with Observation Haki fully active, ran in one direction!It was as if there were invisible stairs in the air, allowing him to ascend step by step."We should go back and find Luffy!" Sanji said!"But if we go back, we're doomed," Usopp said fearfully, "and you all know his ability; he'll definitely be fine!""Let's go back. He's our Captain," Zoro said firmly, his hand on his sword hilt."This is... companionship!" Mr. 2 Bon Clay cried tears of joy!"Everyone, I'm back!" A clear voice echoed through the sky.Everyone was startled and looked over! They saw Luffy running towards the ship, stepping on air."What the heck? Is there anything Luffy can't do?" Usopp was utterly stunned.By then, Luffy had returned to the ship. He ordered, "Full speed ahead, to welcome our new nakama!""Oh, oh! Forward!""Straw Hat, we won't be joining you. Goodbye, my friend!" Mr. 2 Bon Clay cried out to Luffy, tears streaming down his face.After the Merry and the duck boat bid farewell, they headed towards their rendezvous point!"Captain Hina, they've split up!" A Marine soldier reported from the warship behind them."Hmm, Hina knows," Hina said weakly. "Chase the duck boat!" She knew that to capture the Straw Hat, they would need at least a Vice Admiral level Marine!...Meanwhile, at the Royal Palace!"Vivi, what do you need us for?" King Cobra and Igaram pushed open the door and entered!"Father, no, Father! Please sit!" Vivi pulled out two chairs. "Igaram, you too! I have something to tell you both."...The speech began, and a person who looked remarkably like Vivi walked onto the high platform!"Oh my god! It's Princess Vivi!""Princess Vivi!"...From a distance, Vivi took out a microphone and began her speech."I embarked on a small adventure for a while. It was a journey across dark seas, days spent searching in despair. The sea far beyond the country was boundless. There were islands of unimaginable power. Creatures I had never seen before. Scenery as beautiful as a dream.The music played by the waves, sometimes calm, enveloping small worries and gently flowing away; sometimes surging, tearing apart fragile emotions, and finally, laughed off.In the midst of an utterly dark storm, I encountered a small boat. The boat pushed my back and said, 'Can't you see that ray of dawn?'A small boat that never loses its way, even in darkness. Dancing over giant waves!It never fights against the sea, but its bow still pushes forward bravely! Even sailing against the wind, they would point ahead. Look, we can finally see the dawn!Though history will one day turn this into an illusion!But for me, only that was the most real!""What is she talking about?""It must be the unknown battle history of the Marine!"The crowd discussed animatedly... At sea,"Vivi?" Chopper kept looking out from the ship, trying to find a familiar figure."Did you hear that? The speech just now. That was indeed Vivi's voice!" Zoro said heavily."This is just a broadcast ceremony in Alabasta. She's already decided not to come. Let's go, it's already past midnight," Sanji persuaded. "Give up, Luffy. She's not the same as when she was with us!"Sanji was calm, no longer the perverted cook, but like an old monk who had experienced many years."No, whether she decides to join the ship or not, she will definitely come!" Luffy pulled down his straw hat, his deep eyes full of determination....Meanwhile, in Alabasta!What's going on?What exactly is happening?Show your face, fake princess.No, Captain Igaram.The crowd threw bricks, wine barrels, and all sorts of things at the podium!Where is Princess Vivi actually giving her speech?..."Everyone!" A clear shout echoed through the sky.Vivi appeared on the shore."Princess Vivi!" Sanji, who had been like an old monk, turned into a pervert again!"So, Vivi, are you... joining the ship?" Luffy shouted!"I'm sorry, Luffy! I'm here to say goodbye!" Tears streamed uncontrollably from Vivi's eyes.She picked up the microphone, "I can't go with you all. Thank you so much for everything. Although I still want to go on adventures, I still love this country very much.""Where is Princess Vivi? Get lost! Captain Igaram. We don't want to see your performance." The crowd laughed at Igaram dancing on the podium, each of them unwilling to speak the truth."Therefore, I can't go!""I...!"..."Let's use a cross as a mark." (Luffy)"Why?" (Nami)"Aren't we pirates?" (Luffy)"But that originally symbolized one's death." (Usopp)"It's okay, a cross is fine. Right? Vivi is cool, isn't she." (Luffy)"Yes, I think it's very good too." (Vivi)"Anything, just draw it quickly. That's not the problem here." (Zoro)..."I... I... Although I have to stay here, if we meet again one day, will you still call me 'nakama'?" Viviwas already sobbing uncontrollably."Did you hear that? That princess seems to be connected to the Straw Hat." The sound of the speech was so loud that it even alarmed the Marine who were chasing Mr. 2 Bon Clay!"The princess is a pirate's nakama?""How can this be?"...After a long silence, Vivi stood still!Watching each of her former nakama raise their left hand, revealing the mark of companionship!No matter what happens in the future, this on the left hand. It is the mark of companionship... Go collect all your dreams, go find your goals, set sail!Dozens of nautical miles from Alabasta, a bicycle slowly moved forward, freezing the sea in its wake! In the deep sea, the Sea Kings trembled! As if the one on the surface was the true monster!"Oh, my, have they left already?" Aokiji's lazy gaze seemed to cross the distance, looking at the sailing going merry! "Since that's the case, then there's nothing to be done, is there?" Aokiji still did not change direction; he wanted to see... the post-war Alabasta, a country turned upside down by the so-called "Seven Warlords of the Sea"! (Alabasta Arc Concluded)This chapter is a bit short, but it's still good! Finishing most of Alabasta in 21 chapters, and only taking 9 days, I think I'm pretty awesome.During the National Day holiday, it should get a recommendation, so everyone still has a few days!The author is currently in a slump! Helping the author is like sending charcoal in the snow; now is the best opportunity to become an original shareholder.One Piece Alabasta Arc: Episodes 62 ~ 130.Friends who are interested can check it out!