After a few minutes, everyone on the warship calmed down their enthusiasm, and under the command of the adjutant, they handled the follow-up matters in an orderly manner, cutting up and salvaging the body of the tiger Sea Beast.
The Sea Beast's meat is not only tasty, but also packed with nutrients! Even the fortress captain, the adjutant, has enjoyed it on occasion.
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The night becomes darker and darker, and the stars hanging in the sky become brighter and brighter.
The sea breeze gently caressed the sea under the dark night, causing a burst of "playfulness". Atlas looked at the depth ahead contentedly, holding a toothpick in his hand to casually remove the Sea Kings meat shreds from the gaps between his teeth. go out.
"Hiccup~"
With a content burp, the man acknowledged the delicious meal. He couldn't help but admit that the chefs who came aboard the ship were truly exceptional. Jessica, the head chef, especially impressed him with her skills. He knew that when he embarked on future missions, he would definitely need to recruit some of these talented chefs to join him.
Atlas gazed at the bustling yet organized marines aboard the ship. A thought of Smoker and his team unexpectedly crossed his mind. It hadn't been long since their separation. Colonel Randall had specifically entrusted him with looking after Smoker, but doubts gnawed at him. He felt he hadn't been the best caretaker, and a pang of uncertainty arose about their current predicament.
"Rosinante…"
Atlas suddenly remembered that Rosinante would go to Doflamingo as an undercover agent at about this time.
'Could it be that this guy followed him and also applied for early graduation?'
'I don't know what is in this guy's head. Although Rosinante usually looks frizzy, he is actually a very gentle and kind person at heart.'
Atlas plans to go to North Blue when he has time in the future. Rosinante can't just die like this, otherwise that kid Smoker will definitely be very sad!
Um! Yes, it's that Smoker guy, it has nothing to do with me.
——A few days later——
A huge sea beast with the upper body of a cat and the lower body of a fish appeared in the sight of the Marines on the warship, which foreshadowed Atlas and his team: Arabasta, here we come!
Finally, Atlas and his team successfully landed on Sandy Island, the island where Arabasta is located. The warship docked at Nanohana, the Central port city. After leaving some Marines to station on the warship, Atlas took his adjutant Luke to ask for a meeting with King Cobra of Arabasta.
It has to be said that Arabasta's climate is harsh enough, with wind and sand everywhere, making it the natural home for Crocodile. In addition, the historical text with clues to Pluton is also hidden in this country. No wonder the Crocodile guy is eyeing this place.
The journey from the bustling port city of Nanohana to Alubarna, the majestic capital of Arabasta, still stretched before them. The distance would have presented a significant challenge if not for the unique status of the Neferutari clan, the royal family of Arabasta. Descended from a lineage of twenty kings, they held a special position that garnered respect and cooperation from many nations within the World Government's jurisdiction. This esteemed heritage facilitated their travels, ensuring a smoother passage along the way.
Atlas didn't want to travel long distances to their capital to meet Cobra, even if he could get some relevant information from Cobra.
But as a time traveler, Atlas had already preconceptions that Crocodile was the one responsible, even though he had no evidence for the time being.
Soon, Atlas and Luke came to Arpana and successfully met Cobra in the conference hall of the palace.
Now Cobra is far from as old as in the comics. His black hair is tied back, and there are not too many wrinkles on his face. He just has a beard that is not too thick.
Though lacking the imposing aura of a king, the man exuded a warmth akin to a friendly neighborhood uncle. His smile seemed genuine, perhaps due to the presence of the young child with short blue hair nestled in his arms. Or maybe, it stemmed from the peace currently enjoyed by Arabasta, a stark contrast to the turmoil that would engulf the nation over a decade later.
"Haha, I'm sorry, Mr. Marine. My daughter, Vivi, is too clingy and can't live without me. Please forgive me." Cobra said apologetically.
It can be said that the king of the franchising country is known for his compassion for his citizens. He even treated the two Marine captains with great courtesy.
"Excuse me, Your Majesty Cobra," Atlas began, addressing the king directly with a tone devoid of unnecessary formalities. "We are Marines from the G-8 Fortress. We received a distress call from a nearby Marine Base and have arrived in your kingdom to offer assistance." He spoke concisely, confident that his words would convey the urgency of their mission and elicit the information they sought.
"Are you talking about the pirates who often harass Alubarna?" Cobra was stunned for a moment, then seemed to think of something and asked with some uncertainty.
"Now, the message for help is that there are several pirate groups that have been harassing your country. I don't know the specific location, but King Cobra, didn't you send personnel to attack?" Atlas was a little confused.
Arabasta has a strong national power, with 600,000 well-trained soldiers stationed at the lowest level. Ordinary pirates wouldn't dare to attack Arabasta. Even if they were slightly stronger, there are two powerful guardian gods to contend with. How did this situation come about?
Certainly! The term "two guardian gods" doesn't actually refer to real gods but rather two formidable Zoan Devil Fruits. It's unclear how Arabasta manages to retain possession of these two Devil Fruits. It's worth noting that when a Devil Fruit user dies, the fruit's abilities randomly reappear elsewhere in the world. This is why Vegapunk later identified certain patterns in the rebirth of Devil Fruits.
"Ah, I have sent my escort adjutant Pell several times, but every time I arrived at Alubarna, the pirates seemed to have received the news in advance and fled. You must know that Pell is Zoan Bird Bird Fruit Falcon Form is very mobile, but every time he goes, he misses everything."
Cobra expressed his frustration, his brows naturally furrowing. In the midst of this, a chubby little hand emerged from his arms, as if attempting to ease Cobra's frown. However, because the arms were too short, the hand could only reach his stubble-covered chin.
Cobra lowered his head and saw his daughter who was so 'understanding'. His heart almost melted. He couldn't help but kiss Vivi's tender forehead tenderly, making the little angel laugh. This made Cobra's heart melt. The gloom in my heart suddenly dissipated a lot.
Suddenly, a soldier in light armor trotted up to Cobra, then bent down and whispered to him the news he had just received.
"Okay, that's the end of today's meeting. I just received information that those pirate groups have come to the waters near Arabasta again. If Mr. Marine needs any help, I will do my best to cooperate!" Cobra's expression changed, and he immediately stood up and said to Atlas.
With Cobra's eyesight, he could naturally see that Atlas was the main person in charge of this support operation.
"Okay, then, Your Majesty Cobra, we will take our leave first."
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