Those who knew understood it was due to excessive excitement causing a nosebleed.
Those who didn't might have thought he was stabbed.
Seeing the amount of blood Sanji was losing, Chopper looked panicked and started jumping around, not knowing what to do.
"Oh no, Sanji's bleeding too much and has fainted! Doctor, is there a doctor?"
Hearing this, Usopp directly chopped Chopper on the head with his hand.
"Hey, stop messing around. Aren't you the doctor?"
Chopper snapped back to attention and then sheepishly laughed:
"Ah, I forgot! Sorry."
As he spoke, Chopper took out his medical kit and used cotton to plug Sanji's nose, which finally stopped the gushing blood.
...
Meanwhile, Smoker and a group of Marine soldiers finally regained their ability to move.
The Marine soldiers were still reeling from Raynor's Conqueror's Haki, looking terrified.
Seeing them like this, Smoker's eyes showed anger.
"Pull yourselves together! If you're this dejected from such a small blow, how will you ever fight pirates in the future?"
Hearing this, the Marine soldiers tried to muster their strength, but their bodies were still weak from the Conqueror's Haki attack.
Seeing this, Smoker's eyes showed a hint of helplessness.
He then led them forward, continuing their search.
However, when they reached the ruins, they found Crocodile lying on the ground, unable to move.
Seeing Crocodile in such a state, Smoker gasped. Undoubtedly, this had to be that kid's doing.
He hadn't expected that kid to have such power, to the point where even Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, was no match for him.
It seemed he couldn't just let that guy continue unchecked. If he became too powerful, it would be difficult to catch him later.
But the immediate matter was Crocodile.
The World Government had long known about Crocodile's plot in Alabasta.
However, they hadn't acted because there was no one to replace Crocodile yet.
But now that Crocodile was useless, they could openly detain him.
With that in mind, Smoker spoke directly:
"Crocodile, you attempted to seize a World Government member nation; your crime is established. You are under arrest!"
As he spoke, Smoker waved his hand, and the soldiers behind him surrounded Crocodile.
They then placed Sea Prism Stone handcuffs on Crocodile and led him towards the Marine warship.
Crocodile's eyes were vacant the entire time as he looked towards the palace.
Raynor's earlier actions had profoundly impacted him.
He couldn't understand why Raynor had saved him at the last moment.
Was it pity for the weak? However, something Raynor said had denied that.
Raynor had admitted that their fight was a draw.
Thinking of this, Crocodile couldn't help but smile. It seemed he had been too shallow.
But a loss was a loss, and Crocodile wouldn't take advantage of it.
With that thought, Crocodile looked towards the castle, a slight smile on his lips.
He muttered to himself:
"Kid, you win this time. I'll tentatively agree to your peace talks."
...
Inside the royal palace, after washing up, everyone was arranged to rest in the main hall's sleeping quarters.
Vivi also asked to sleep with them.
Although Igaram strongly objected, Cobra agreed.
Late at night, while Raynor was in a deep sleep, he heard a system notification sound.
[Ding, congratulations to the host! Mission complete: Reached a peace talk with Crocodile. Reward: 1500 total attribute experience points, various forging materials, and one Senzu Bean forging blueprint.]
Hearing the system prompt, Raynor woke up abruptly, a confused look on his face.
He thought this mission should have been a failure.
He couldn't figure out why the system judged it as successful.
However, obtaining the blueprint for Senzu Beans was something to be happy about.
Raynor didn't dwell on it for too long. He directly opened the system page to check the forging conditions for Senzu Beans.
Senzu Beans didn't require special forging materials.
However, there was a daily limit of ten beans.
But then again, for something like Senzu Beans, which could revive the dead with just one,
forging ten a day was quite generous.
With that thought, Raynor closed the system panel and prepared to go back to sleep. But just then, Nami quietly said:
"Everyone, stop sleeping and get up quickly."
As soon as she spoke, the lights in the room all turned on.
Sanji and Zoro got up one after another, leaving only Luffy and Usopp, who were sleeping like logs.
Nami directly punched them both.
Luffy suddenly sat up, holding his head, and mumbled groggily:
"What's wrong? Is it time to eat again already?"
Hearing this, Nami punched him again, making him fully awake.
"We have to leave this place quickly tonight, or we'll cause a lot of trouble for this country."
Hearing this, Luffy and the others grumbled.
They had wanted to stay longer and eat a few more grand meals. They were truly unwilling to leave like this.
However, Nami's worries were indeed valid.
If they continued to stay, they would cause significant trouble for Alabasta.
For example, there was the issue with the Marines. If they learned they were here, they would surely request the World Government to pressure them.
They would be asked to hand over the pirates, and if Alabasta resisted, they would be punished by the World Government.
Reluctantly, Luffy and the others agreed to Nami's request.
But in the corner, Vivi's eyes flickered with hesitation.
Everyone looked at Vivi.
They didn't force Vivi to go with them.
Because they knew how important Vivi was to Alabasta.
Nami turned around, put her hands on Vivi's shoulders, and said:
"Vivi, listen carefully. We won't force you, but if you want to come with us, meet us at the East Port tomorrow at three in the afternoon. We'll wait there until the very last moment!"
Hearing this, tears streamed down Vivi's eyes, and she hugged Nami.
After giving Vivi some instructions, Nami led Raynor and the others.
Riding on a Gallop Duck, they headed straight for where the Merry Go was anchored.
On the way, Nami was constantly downcast. Seeing this, Sanji's eyes also showed a thoughtful expression.
He then lit a cigarette and took a puff.
"Miss Nami, don't be sad. Partners who have to leave will eventually leave.
Even if Miss Vivi decides not to come with us in the end, it will be for Alabasta.
We don't need to be overly sad, as it will only cause trouble for Miss Vivi."
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