Chapter 21 Marine And Shichibukai’S Reaction

"What? A Vice Admiral lost? Has 'Thunder' Amber's strength improved so quickly? Or was his strength always that high?" Marine Marshal Sengoku was shocked when he received the news that Vice Admiral Flying Squirrel had been defeated.

"What did he say? He had no intention of being an enemy of the Marines? Okay, I understand. Let Vice Admiral Flying Squirrel recover well." Sengoku hung up the phone and frowned.

He did not expect that this new pirate group that had just appeared was so powerful that it even defeated a Vice Admiral of Naval Headquarters.

The current situation made him wonder if it would take multiple Vice Admirals or even the most powerful Admiral to take down this group of pirates.

But the Marines didn't have that many troops. Recently, the New World had begun to be turbulent again. The conflict between the Beasts Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates had become increasingly fierce. The pirates in the first half of the Grand Line were also restless.

It would be great if that old guy Garp could take action, but he had been doing his own thing all day long and recently took leave to go back to East Blue to visit his precious grandson.

"Having no intention of making an enemy of the Marines, 'Thunder' Amber, what do you mean?" Sengoku murmured.

Sengoku suddenly remembered that this guy seemed to be a pirate hunter when he first appeared. Even if he later became a pirate, it was because of the Marine scum Colonel Mouse, and now he let the defeated Marine go to express his goodwill.

"Maybe we can try to recruit him! Shichibukai? What is your purpose in going to Alabasta now?" Sengoku thought to himself.

Sengoku decided not to continue raising the bounty or sending people to hunt him down, but to send someone to contact him first.

Alabasta, Rainbase.

Crocodile was sitting in the president's chair, smoking a cigar and looking at the latest intelligence collected by Baroque Works.

"'Thunder' Amber, the first bounty was as high as 90 million Berries, a Thunder Fruit ability user, defeated a Vice Admiral! Interesting, so interesting, don't you think so, Miss All Sunday?" Crocodile looked with interest at the woman wearing a hat and reading a book in her hand.

"Yes!" Miss All Sunday responded with a smile.

"Has he arrived in Alabasta yet? Miss All Sunday, you can help me test this guy out. I hope this newcomer can be calm and not interfere with my plan, otherwise, I'll let him know the horror of a Shichibukai!" Crocodile sneered.

"Okay, boss!" Miss All Sunday smiled as she closed her book.

Crocodile didn't think it was a big deal to defeat a Vice Admiral from Naval Headquarters.

He had absolute confidence in his own strength (if he wasn't confident, he wouldn't go after the Ancient Weapon Pluton!).

The desert was his home ground. Even if it was an Admiral, they would find it absolutely impossible to defeat him in the desert.

Alabasta is one of the superpowers located on the Grand Line's Sandy Island. Its capital is Alubarna, and it has a standing army of 600,000.

This is a country with a desert style, very similar to Arabia in the real world. People here wear robes and wrap themselves in turbans to protect themselves from the wind and sand.

The 12th generation king of Alabasta and the current king is Vivi's father, Nefertari Cobra.

Not long ago, it stopped raining everywhere except the capital Alubarna, which was like a bolt from the blue for the desert country.

As a result, many people believed that the drought was caused by the king's private use of the rain-inducing agent "Dance Powder" and reported it to the Marines.

The seeds of civil war had been planted, but in fact, the culprit was Crocodile, whom they hailed as a "hero."

Three days had passed since the last encounter with the Marines. Amber had entered the territory of Alabasta. The evidence was the presence of beaver cats, which were regarded as sacred creatures.

Amber's group soon reached the shore and landed in the city on the coast.

"It's really hot here!" Nami complained.

"Help! I can't survive." Chopper was lying on the deck, looking like he was about to die.

It's no wonder; Chopper originally lived on a winter island where it snows all year round. He would definitely not be able to stand the hot and dry Alabasta.

"You are so useless!" Zoro mocked from the side.

"How can we compete with a monster like you!" Nami and Chopper shouted loudly at Zoro.

"Okay, okay, let's find a restaurant to eat quickly, and then find a hotel to rest. We haven't had a good rest in the past few days." Amber quickly smoothed things over.

Soon Amber and the crew found a restaurant for dinner, and then arrived at the hotel. Amber, who was not short of money, waved her hand and asked for the best room, but Nami complained.

In the evening, Nami suddenly pulled Amber aside and whispered, "Amber, do you want to accompany me to buy clothes? I can show you some good things then!" She gave Amber a wink.

Amber, who had been inexperienced in two lives, could not withstand such temptation and immediately followed Nami out.

Nami walked happily in front, sometimes jumping and spinning in circles, while Amber in the back was carrying large and small bags.

"Nami, where are the good things you mentioned? You didn't just bring me out to carry your things, did you?" Amber said teasingly.

"I lied to you. Who told you to be so stupid?" Nami finally made a face at Amber.

Amber smiled helplessly, this little thieving cat!

The two of them walked until they arrived at a high tower. Nami suddenly stopped and looked at the sun that was about to set in the distance. The orange-red sunset reflected on Nami's face, making her look so beautiful.

"Why did you stop?" Amber asked doubtfully.

Nami walked towards Amber step by step, and then buried her whole body into Amber's arms. Amber finally understood. She gently put the things in her hands on the ground and slowly hugged Nami tightly with both hands.

"Amber, thank you! Thank you for saving me in Cocoyashi Village, and thank you for taking me out to sail. You know? This has been one of the happiest times of my life, with you and with everyone." Nami said softly.

"I want to thank you too, thank you for trusting me."

Amber stared into Nami's eyes, looked at her lips, and suddenly felt a strange feeling. He then kissed her slowly.

Nami was surprised at first, but then quickly realized it and closed her eyes.

When their lips parted, Nami's cheeks were already covered in red.

"Well, I should go back!" Nami said in a low voice.

"Um!"

"Interesting!" one of the secretly observing people chuckled.