Chapter 155 - Alabasta 24.

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Third Person POV

Alabasta, First Half of Grandline.

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On one morning, Luffy was informed that the marines were approaching the town.

"A group of commodores with Captain Smoker, the White Hunter of the Navy, has arrived at the capital! He is here to rescue Vice-Admiral Momonga!"

Luffy, who was relaxing in the palace courtyard, stands up abruptly, the news igniting a spark of interest in his eyes.

"Smoker, is it? It's about time then. Let's get ready to receive them!"

"Folks, let's wrap up our stay here in Alabasta. Let's prepare the Black Pearl and set sail as soon as we finish negotiations with the navy."

Everyone nodded, and began to prepare their things, taking them to the ship. Luffy, seeing this and always with a peculiar plan in mind, decides he needs a special memento of his victory in Alabasta.

With a mischievous smile, he heads to some members of his crew still relaxing.

"Zoro, Hugo, and Usopp. Go to the prison and fetch Jimbei, Momonga, and Crocodile!" Luffy suggests, and they do just that, while he began to pick up large logs from the castle's storage and buried them in front of the castle.

"Hey, what is Straw Hat doing...?" Asked one of the guards looking at Luffy's strange action.

"I don't know, they say he's quite peculiar..." Said another beside him.

"So this is how a 200 million pirate behaves?" Another spoke.

"Look, they had prisoners..." One of them points to the ship with Zoro, Usopp, and Hugo taking 3 prisoners out.

"It's just 2 shichibukai and one navy vice-admiral..." Another speaks unconcerned.

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"What?!" They scream alarmed, who could say that Luffy had such important prisoners on that ship in the courtyard the whole time? They scream frightened.

Luffy ignoring the guards, waits for the prisoners to arrive at him.

"What does this mean?"

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"Mugiwara!"

"What a bad mood, I'm just going to take a picture with you, no need to be so grumpy, we are saying goodbye soon." Luffy informs and before the 3 could react, Luffy activated his speed 40 times and quickly tied them to the posts.

"How did he do that so fast?!" Everyone shouted with a comical face.

Luffy looked at all his crew and shouted. "Hey, guys! Let's take a photo in front of the palace! It's going to be an epic memento!" The prisoners, although clearly displeased and reluctant, have no choice but to be part of Luffy's plan.

"Hey, guard. Come here and take our picture!" Luffy called one of the palace guards, who was stunned but eventually did it.

"Hey, Luffy. Is this really necessary? This is going to cause us even more trouble!" Nami complained.

"Of course, it is! How are we going to remember this epic adventure without a picture with our trophies? I'll even make the whole world see it," He said with a mischievous smile.

"Am I going to be famous?!" Chopper shouted happily.

"GRRRR!!" Laboon was also excited.

"WOOLF WOOLF!"

"I don't think it's that kind of attention we're going to get..." Kuina murmurs, but follows to the photo.

Laughing and joking, the crew starts to gather for the photo. Some are excited about the idea, while others just shake their heads, accepting the antics of their captain.

"This is going to be interesting. Can't wait to see the face of the World Government when this gets published." Zoro speaks.

"This is going to be an epic tale! 'The great Usopp and his companions capture three powerful enemies!'" Usopp exclaimed excitedly.

Robin, with a slight smile, watches the scene, she would usually be afraid to do something like this, but Luffy has given her a sense of security since she met him. "A peculiar memento, but certainly unforgettable."

Finally, everyone is ready. The guard adjusts the camera and joins the group, while a prepared member of the crew presses the button. With a bright flash, the moment is captured forever with the photography den den mushi.

"This will make the front page! The whole world will see how amazing we are!" Luffy laughed loudly.

The photo captures a unique moment full of distinct personalities. In the center, Luffy, with his mischievous and confident smile, stands with one arm raised as if celebrating his victory. On one side of him, Yamato poses proudly, her smile revealing the satisfaction of a well-fought battle. On the other side, Shirahoshi tries to smile, still a bit shy, with Megalo by her side.

Zoro stands with a serious expression, but a slight smile betrays his pride, while Lami, next to him, displays a satisfied grin. Bepo looks happy to be included, and Chouchou, loyal as ever, sits beside him. Usopp is striking a heroic pose, trying to appear more imposing than he really feels.

Nami, with a confident expression, is close to Reiju, who smiles calmly at the camera. Hugo, with his imposing physique, stands a bit behind, trying not to overshadow the others. Nojiko is next to Nami, sharing a warm smile with her sister. Hachi, with his tentacles, happily waves at the camera.

Kuina, though young, stands with the firm posture of a swordsman, while Alvida, with her beauty and arrogance, poses seductively. Laboon tries to fit into the photo next to a cheerful Luffy, Vivi, and Karoo are together, representing Alabasta with an air of gratitude.

Nico Robin stands a bit apart, with a gentle smile and eyes reflecting the depth of her knowledge. Chopper, in his small form, seems excited to be included. Lastly, Broggy and Dorry, the giant warriors, are kneeling to fit in the photo, each with an expression of contentment, Luffy made them grow to normal size with the intention of being more intimidating.

In the lower center of the photo, right at the front, Jimbei, Crocodile, and Momonga are tied up and clearly displeased, but they are a crucial addition to the image Luffy wanted to create. They represent the victory and audacity of the Straw Hat Pirates. The result is a vibrant photo, full of energy and personality, a memento of their journey in Alabasta.

After the photo, the Navy, led by commodores, arrives at the castle with an imposing presence, determined to fight the pirate crew again. Smoker, with his characteristically stern expression, steps forward in the vanguard, his determination clear in every step.

As soon as they arrived, the marines were shocked to see their Vice-Admiral Momonga and two Shichibukai, notorious and feared figures, tied to imposing pillars in front of the castle. The scene provoked a mix of anger and disbelief. "Damn pirates! How can they be so bold?!" One of them exclaimed, voice trembling with fury.

"Vice-Admiral Momonga!" A commodore, with a face pale with concern, shouted, trying to understand the chaotic situation.

"Look, there are two Shichibukai and not just Crocodile!" Someone observed, pointing to the captive figures. The crowd of marines fell silent for a moment, shocked by the revelation.

"WHATTTTT?????" Collective disbelief echoed through the air.

"That.... Is Jinbei! How could he have become a prisoner too?!" The confusion and fear were palpable as they contemplated the legendary triton shichibukai, now imprisoned as a trophy.

"What will we do? It's more serious than we anticipated." Concern was stamped on each face as the gravity of their mission became apparent.

"Mugiwara! In the name of Navy Justice, I demand that you release Vice-Admiral Momonga and the Shichibukais immediately!" Smoker, always imposing and unyielding, shouted with authority, his voice cutting through the tension like a sword.

Luffy then appeared in front of all the marines. He showed no concern for the commodores and other ranks; the only one who really caught his attention was Smoker. With his usual confident smile, Luffy assessed Smoker, appearing surprisingly calm considering the volatile situation.

"Alright, Smoker. I'll release Momonga." His casual response left the crew and the marines present visibly surprised. Without hesitation and with a nonchalant posture, Luffy approached where Momonga was being held. With a casual gesture and an uninterested expression, he untied the Vice-Admiral's bonds, almost as if he were performing a daily task.

As Momonga falls from the pillar and stands up, still a bit surprised by the sudden change of events, Luffy pulls some papers out of his pocket and hands them to him. The papers seem official, with stamps and signatures.

"Here are some proofs that a certain shichibukai was looking to take over a country."

Momonga, regaining his composure, takes the papers and looks at Luffy with a mix of reluctance, but he does exactly that as he begins to read the papers the pirate handed him.

The papers Luffy hands to Momonga are a detailed dossier, meticulously prepared by Robin. These documents contain information and irrefutable evidence of Crocodile's corrupt schemes and his actions against the people of Alabasta.

Momonga, upon receiving the papers, frowns as he begins to leaf through the content. Each page reveals more about the extent of Crocodile's betrayal and manipulation. There are detailed reports, financial records, testimonies, and reports from Baroque Works agents, and even incriminating photographs.

"This is... overly thorough. Crocodile was involved in more than we imagined. How did the Navy not see this before?"

He looks up at Crocodile still tied up, who watches Luffy with a look of hatred.

"This is frustrating, but also useful..." Momonga was in great doubt about trying to capture Luffy, but thought it would be nearly impossible with Yamato here, even with the help of 2 shichibukai, but now he discovered that Crocodile is a criminal too, he might have the World Government's approval for a lot of things, but this was too much.

Sighing, Momonga had no choice. "We from the Navy will investigate every detail. Crocodile won't escape justice this time."

Luffy just smiles, pleased to have thrown a bit more chaos into the world and at the same time ensured the safety of Alabasta.

"Tell Sengoku that I'm doing this only because he paid the money that was demanded in Cocoyasi, otherwise this would be in the newspaper the next day, now you can blame us and make them a hero, after all, that's how the navy manipulates the news." Luffy openly mocked, leaving Momonga scowling, but he couldn't deny those words because that's how the newspaper would publish the news the next day.

"We demand that you hand over Crocodile and Jimbei." Momonga finally spoke.

"Well, Crocodile can be done, Jimbei, I still want to keep him until we leave Alabasta." Luffy shrugged and Momonga looked frustrated. Before handing Crocodile over to the Navy, Luffy, always unpredictable and cunning, approaches the defeated Shichibukai with a bold proposal.

"Hey, Crocodile, since you're out of a job now after being fired from the government, how about joining us? It's going to be more fun than rotting in Impel Down."

Crocodile, surprised by the offer, looks at Luffy with a mix of disdain and resentment. The idea of joining the young pirate who defeated him is something he would never consider.

"You must be joking. I'd prefer a thousand times the darkness of Impel Down than to sail under the flag of a kid like you. Mugiwara."

"Alright then. It was just an offer. See you around, Crocodile." Luffy shrugs and goes towards Jimbei to take him to the ship.

Luffy, showing no sign of disappointment, hands Crocodile over to the marines. With Jimbei still aboard and Crocodile handed over to the Navy, Luffy and his crew prepare to leave.

"Vice-Admiral, are we really going to let them leave like this?" A marine asks Momonga who now had his sword again after Luffy handed it over.

"We can't do anything with them, we have to take care of Crocodile's schemes too, if the news of this gets out from here, it'll be a hard blow for the navy." He informs and they all start to move away.

"You managed to get out of here once more, Mugiwara. But next time... I will capture you!" Smoker growls.

With everyone aboard, Luffy, instead of slowing down the ship, launches the nitro of the ship, making it take off from the courtyard of the ship to the desert heading east to finally leave the country. Luffy is on the deck, looking at the horizon with a smile on his face as the ship sails back through the sands. He's ready for the next adventure, to face new challenges, and to continue his journey to become the emperor of the sea.

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