Chapter 43- Episode 100, 101, 103, & 104
Skipping episode 100's ("Holy shit, we actually reached episode 100.") opening, recap, and title, they were met with the Straw Hats and Ace sweating in the desert heat. Usopp got mad at Luffy for wasting water. While Luffy tried to defend himself by saying that Ace brought a whole bunch with him, Usopp reminded him there's a limit to everything, though Sanji is happy to give his to Nami.
Vivi and Nami refused the offer, but Luffy wants it, causing Luffy and Sanji to fight over the water, adding Usopp to the mix.
Iida sighed, shaking his head. "I hope you'll learn about sparing your supplies soon."
Nami asked Vivi about the rebel army, and the princess agreed to it, saying that she should probably tell them about it in advance.
"Well, finally your told them something, princess." Katsuki sighed.
11 years ago, in the Alabasta Kingdom's throne room, a young boy had told Cobra that his village dried up, asking why he didn't help them. Cobra told him that the weather is the gods' doing, and he has no control over that. When the claimed that his dad told him that he can do anything, Cobra could only answer that he's limited by what can be done by man.
Aizawa nodded along. "You should understand that no matter how grand they seem to be, they're only human." His eyes turned towards his students. "Do you understand?"
He could see some of them nodded in agreement, and he would definitely believe it when he looked over Izuku and Katsuki.
Soon, the boy's father came in to apologize for his son, accepting any punishment. The father made his son bow, and repeatedly hit him, but Cobra recognized the man as Toto, and allowed him to live here in Alabasta, and make plans for his future.
Toto thanked him, but the boy, Koza, cried and ran off, believing he doesn't understand the feelings of the villagers.
"That's Koza?" Tsuyu commented on, remembering the sunglasses wearing vigilant in the present day.
Cobra told Toto that Koza is a good boy as he spoke of the villagers' feelings and did all of this for them.
Koza ran in the palace's halls, tears in his eyes til he passed by a young Vivi and Karoo, and she called him a 'crybaby,' but Koza called her a 'runt.'
"Oh no, is there going to be a fight?" Mina said with no real bite.
Cobra was approached by Igaram, who warned him that the kingdom doesn't have enough money to support all of them. Cobra smacked him on the head, and exclaimed that they'll just need to trim down their own living expenses.
The students snickered and snorted in surprise at such a gesture.
He acts so wise when he's so human himself. Toshinori thought with a smile, admiring the way the king is.
Igaram understood, but soon, a guard came in to tell them about Vivii, who got in a fight and lost.
Cobra and Igaram were shocked, and for sure, Igaram would had pulverized Koza id Cobra haven't held him back. Toto came running in, trying to apologize by killing himself, but Cobra smacked the both of them, reminding them that it's just a children's quarrel.
"Thank you." Jiro sighed, shaking her head.
In the city, as the owners sold their wares, the children ran for the fight between Koza and Vivi. The girls are on Vivi's side while the boys are on Koza's.
Vivi wanted to be the leader if she wins, but Koza believed that he'll never lose to a pipsqueak.
The audience snickered, amused by the childish fight of pinching cheeks. Izuku smiled to himself, thinking, So, this is how childish fights are suppose to look like.
By the end of the fight, Vivi became the vice-leader of their Sand-Sand Clan with no one having a problem with it.
Watching from a distance, Igaram and Cobra were happy to see that Vivi has made friends, and that's the most important thing to have if she's to carry Alabasta someday.
Iida nodded, seeing how down to earth they are.
One day, Vivi asked Toto where Koza is, but Toto told her that she've already missed him, though he's probably at the usually place. Just as Viv was about to leave, the mother asked about lunch, and Vivi exclaimed she'll eat with them. Toto can't help but to be amused with the fact that the princess of a kingdom would mingle with the commoners like them.
He noticed Igaram sneaking by, and asked if he'll join them for lunch too, but Igaram already brought rice balls.
Then he noticed Cobra sneaking around as well, much to their shock.
As the students snickered and laughed, Aizawa slightly smiled, He's surprisingly a normal father.
Back in the present, Nami thought it sounds like a nice country as Luffy, Usopp, and Sanji continued to fight for the water. Vivi continued her story.
In the past, bandits tried to kidnap Vivi, but they were attacked by the Sand-Sand Clan. The clan tried to have the princess run away, but the redheaded man only wanted Vivi for random money, throwing aside.
Still, the clan won't allow that to happen.
"Oh, what brave little kids." Toru cooed as the audience grew worried for them.
After the eyecatches, in the present day, the guys found a stinger, which Luffy poked it with a stick and it exploded to reveal a giant scorpion.
"Seriously, why are there so many giant things?!" Hizashi shivered.
As Zoro, Luffy, Sanji, and Chopper fought with the giant scorpion, Nami asked Vivi to continue her story, and she did.
She've described Koza was a very strong-hearted boy, but she was worried about that heart once,
In the past, as the clan fought the bandits, Another bad guy tried to grab her, but Vivi bit his finger and ran to the ruins with the bad guys after her.
When Igaram and Cobra arrived on the scene, they'd discovered all the kids were beaten up, and they were able to warn the two of the bad guys and that Koza went after them.
"Seriously, they really have to beat up those kids?" Ochako said, hugging the Chopper plushie.
In the ruins, the bad guys searched for Viv, who kept herself hidden until the redhead found her, but Koza managed to hit him with a club, jumping to Vivi's side.
Koza ordered him to leave the city, but the redhead told him to give up the princess, brandishing his sword. Still, Koza refused to back down, no matter how much Vivi begged him to stop.
Students gasped and gaped, though Todoroki looked away, when the man's slashed Koza's left eye. "Koza!"
Still, with a swing of his club, Koza was able to defeat him. Vivi ran to his side as he held his face. Even then, when the lackeys threaten to give them a thrashing, Koza still tried to defend Vivi, and Cobra and Igaram came in, kicking the two in the face.
There were sighs of relief as Hizashi let out a small laugh. "Kicking them while they're down, huh, kingy."
Chaka and Pell came in with more of the defeated kidnappers, surprising Cobra with their appearances, though the two told the king to refrain from acting so recklessly.
They made arrangements for Koza and the Sand Sand Clan to get treated by a doctor.
As the sun started to set on the palace's grounds, Cobra asked Vivi why she seems so glum. She admitted that she was so scared. Koza thought it was because of the bad guys, but in actuality, it was because Koza told the clan to protect her to the death.
"It was kind of terrifying to think that all of your friends would die for you like that." Tsuyu admitted, a little teary eyed.
Before they left, Cobra reminded Koza that Vivi is a princess, and his deed was an immense one, so he had his gratitude, but to Koza, Vivi is a friend, so it's only natural.
Toshinori can't help but to smile a bit from that, kind of reminded how he saw the potential in Izuku; to move without thinking when your friend is in danger, but at the same time, his smile was a little wary, knowing what Koza became in the present day.
From that, Cobra could tell that the next generation of Alabasta will being good hands.
"And then in the present day..." Denki offered an apologetic smile to the king.
Cobra asked if he likes this country, and he did since he was born here. The same goes to the king.
In the palace hallways, Igaram admitted to the king that he's a bit concerned as he thought that Vivi is too kindhearted to make difficult decisions, but to Cobra, it's fine.
"I mean, Vivi is able to grow at least a little from that." Momo said, remembering how Vivi had to choose between the kingdom and Nami's health.
"But she'll need to make more difficult challenges in the future." Aizawa said.
The next day, Vivi learned about Yuba, where Toto wanted to make a town at the empty oasis since it's the crossroads of Alabasta, and he was asked to be its representative.
"So that's why she would had thought the rebellion be there." Izuku frowned.
Koza has to go there too, despite what his dad says. He wanted to build a new city with own two hands.
The students can't help but to frown as well, seeing how the future goes for them.
The two families had made their goodbyes as they depart for Yuba, in hopes to make the country lush.
In the present day, Nami thought the Koza was a really nice boy, but she asked what that has to do with the rebel army. Vivi told her that Yuba is where the rebel army is stationed and the name of the leader is... Koza, the very boy she'd told her about.
Then Sanji came in, carrying in a giant claw for Nami, much to their shock.
Surprised laughs came from the audience at the sudden mood change.
"Wait, does scorpion really taste like shrimp?" Denki wondered with interest.
Nami was angry at them, much to the boys' confusion.
"To Be Continued."
"Alright, episode 101 is mostly filler," Aizawa gave a pointed look at Katsuki. "But there's apparently an important canon scene at the end. It wouldn't count into our watch."
"Alright, I get it." Katsuki rolled his eyes.
"Does that mean I get to hold onto Chopper longer?" Ochako grinned widely.
"Hey, I didn't get to hold onto Chopper as long as you!" Toru argued, but Ochako only hugged the Chopper plushie in retaliation.
Skipping most of episode 101, Aizawa stopped at where the sun was setting as Ace decided to leave since Blackbeard isn't in Alabasta.
"No! But we wanted to know you more." Toru complained, which the others agreed as well, letting out disappointed whines.
"This is all your fault, Bakugo!" Mina cried out, glaring at the explosive boy.
"Fuck you! Ace is cool, but I am never going to be willing to watch filler for more him." Katsuki glared.
Aizawa could only sigh at all of this.
Sanji asked where Ace is going to next, and he claimed that Scorpion ("Who?" "Filler guy, I guess.") said there's a man who saw him in the west.
He tossed Luffy a piece of paper and told him to always hang onto that. Though it's just a scrap piece of paper. Ace believed it will bring them together again. He told him that it's natural for a big brother to worry about his bungling kid brother, but he hoped the crew would take care of him.
Has... Tensei thought that before? I mean, he must have been worried before. Iida thought.
Ace is certain that the next time they meet, they'll be both top pirates, and Luffy agreed.
When Luffy shouted at some kids, an ostrich, and their father ("Seriously, stop adding the filler."), Ace disappeared, thought Luffy is sure they'll see him again.
"To Be Continued."
"So, I'm guess the canon part is Ace's departure and the piece of paper." Iida said.
"What's on the paper anyway." Kirishima asked.
"I don't know. It looked blank." Ochako tossed the Chopper plushie to Mina in hopes that she stop glaring at the Katsuki. The toy hit her in the face, but Mina took the toy anyway, slowly turning away from him.
"Why would Ace give him nothing?" Sero raised an eyebrow.
"Mystery paper." Denki concluded.
Moving onto episode 103, they skipped the opening, recap, and title to see the crew still traveling through the desert. Though tired, Usopp asked Luffy what Ace gave him, and Luffy claimed it's a scrap of paper with nothing on it.
"Seriously, why did Ace gave it to him anyway?" Katsuki asked.
"Maybe if you figured its secret, it'll tell you a message." Tokoyami suggested.
"Oh, like one of those burnable treasure maps?" Sato said.
"Looks pretty thin though. You can see Luffy's hand through it." Shoji pointed out.
Luffy nearly lost the paper to Eyelashes, so Nami had it sown to the underside of his hat ribbon.
"Thank god, because Luffy would had definitely lost it normally," Jiro commented on.
"Come on, it's something his older brother gave him. I'm sure Luffy could had kept it safe." Kirishima said.
Zoro doesn't think there's a point to keep it, but since Ace told him so, Luffy has to keep it.
Looking out on the distance, Vivi knows that Yuba is over some big rocks, continuing their travels.
With Crocodile, he told Miss All Sunday that the operation will commence at high noon two days from now, and asked if she has finished the arrangements.
She has with 150 Billions on standby at Nanohana. She've also called Mr. 2, and discovered that he failed to capture Mr. 3.
Aoyama worryingly frowned. "I hope you don't punish Bon Clay over that."
Miss All Sunday told him that the officer agents are gathering at the Spiders Cafe at 8:00 tonight.
The Spiders Cafe seems like an average cafe in the middle of the desert, thought the patronage are certainly not as a fat woman, Miss Merry Christmas, was exhausted, complaining to her partner, Mr. 4, that it's his fault since he's so slow.
"Oh god, this guy is suppose to be stronger than 5." Katsuki said incredulously.
"Are you defending Mr. 5?" Iida raised an eyebrow.
"No way, it's just that... look at 4!"
Miss Merry Christmas chattered away with the woman behind the counter, Paula, who welcomed the two and served them drinks.
Soon, Bon Clay can be heard outside, making his men dance.
"Oh, come my way?" Aoyama repeated the phrase they kept saying.
Mr. 2 danced in and greeted them all, but Paula thought he must be stupid. He was insulted, but asked for an Octopus Parfait, then made his men leave so they can practice their dance.
He just noticed Mr. 4 giving Miss Merry Christmad a back massage, but soon changed the subject about Mr. 1's team being mobilized, though he've never met them before.
At the window, staying hidden was Mr. 3.
"I can't wait for how all of this will go down." Mina grinned, hugging the Chopper plushie.
It was near 8 o' clock as a muscular man can be see dragging something in the distance.
Mr. 2 was bored, and ended up arguing with Miss Merry Christmas, but that ended by the time it reached 8 on the dot as the door burst opened.
The agents were on high alert as Mr. 2 was shocked to see his men are bloodied and beaten up by the man himself, Mr. 1.
Mr. 1 thought they were acting suspiciously in the desert, and he's sure they're dead, advising Mr. 2 that worthless, cozy relationships will be his downfall.
"Jesus." Hizashi gaped as everyone stared wide eyed at the character, though Todoroki felt like glaring at Mr. 1 instead.
Despite Miss Merry Christmas's warning, Mr. 2 and Mr. 1 dodged each other's attacks til Mr. 2 landed a kick on him, sending Mr. 1 through the wall, though to Miss Merry Christmas thought he either slipped or shattered the wall.
What is his Devil Fruit? Izuku wondered, his pen tapping on his notebook in thought.
Before Mr. 1 could show his powers, Paula, or rather Miss Doublefinger, stopped him as Mr. 4 held Bon Clay down.
"Doublefinger? What holiday is that?" Denki asked, holding his hand up into a peace sign. Mean while, Mineta seems to be thinking of a more perverted take on the codename if the look on his face is anything to go by.
Now that it's 8:00, all the agents should be here, and there's a letter with their order.
Miss Doublefinger took off her glasses and bandanna, and revealed her outfit.
Mineta and Denji let out a low whistle at Miss Doublefinger's new outfit.
"I feel like Nemuri would love that look." Hizashi murmured.
They're heading for Rainbase, the city of dreams, where their boss is waiting for them.
After the eyecatches, Bunchi the tortoise was bringing the agents to Rainbase.
"You know, I'm not even surprised anymore." Jiro said, staring at the tortoise.
Miss All Sunday has finished assigning the replacements for the Billions in Nanohana as Crocodile could see things are progressing smoothly.
Meanwhile, through the sand, Vivi could see a light, but there was an out of place sound. Vivi realized the city doesn't look right, seeing a sandstorm has stuck Yuba.
The audience held their breaths, worried about the aftermath.
By the time the Straw Hats arrived at Yuba, it was no different from Erumalu.
Luffy wanted to know where the water is, and Sanji pointed out that it's suppose to be an oasis city. Vivi could see the sand has raised the ground, so the oasis has been swallowed up.
In the sand, there was a man digging. Though he seems weak, he apologized for the state of the city since they must be exhausted, but they're free to rest here if they want. There are plenty of inns here.
Is that...? Izuku's eyebrows furrowed in worry.
Vivi his her face and asked about the rebel army, but at that, the man threw everything he had, hoping they aren't going to join the rebellion.
Sadden expressions appeared over the students, thought Kirishima managed to say, "At least the old man still believes in the king."
He told them that the rebellion left town long ago, much to their shock.
Sandstorms had frequent Yuba for some reason, swallowing up the oasis, and with the town's flow of supplies gone, the rebellion moved its base to Katorea.
Vivi knows that it's an oasis next to Nanohana; the same town where Chopper got lost and met Lashes. Eyelashes even mentioned that he was carrying rebel army goods to Katorea, which Usopp, Luffy, and Sanji started to beat him up for not saying something sooner.
"I-It was never mentioned before." Koda tried to defend the camel.
The old man approached when he realized that they've mentioned Vivi. Luffy tried to say that Vivi isn't the princess, but the man was so glad that Vivi's alive.
Despite how much weight he've lost, Vivi was able to recognize the man as Toto.
"Toto?" Eyes widen at the realization, recognizing some of the familiar features on him now.
Toto has faith in the king, knowing that he would never betray the kingdom.
"Oh, old man..." Denki and some of the other students became teary eyed, seeing him cry to the point he's on his knees.
Toto admitted that the rebellion is foolish, and though it hasn't rained for three years, he and most of the country has faith in the king. He'd tried to stop the rebellion so many times, but they won't listen to anything he say. It won't stop, and he knows their strength is at its limit; their backs are against the wall. They're prepared to die!
The students held their breaths at such a thing, as Momo tightened her hands at the realization: "He must know that the leader is Koza. He... must be worried to death."
Toto begged Vivi to stop the rebellion. As a man in Katorea asked to see Koza, Vivi gave Toto a handkerchief, telling him no to worry as they're going to stop them.
That's not realistic. Aizawa can't help but to think. Saving a village is much different from saving an entire country.
Looking over his class, he could see some of them agreeing with the princess, but they didn't miss the look on the Straw Hats' faces: They weren't smiling like them.
Back in Katorea, Koza could remember that childhood promise, but he was interrupted by one of his men. He believed that they're ready to strike, though they don't have nearly enough weapons, but...
They're the only ones to protect the country.
"To Be Continued."
"They're going to get themselves killed." Tsuyu quietly croaked. She could see that the rebellion believed that they're doing a good thing, but-
She felt the Chopper plushie was placed onto her lap as Mina said, "Maybe... the Straw Hats can do something, hopefully."
Tsuyu hugged the Chopper plushie in comfort.
After skipping episode 104's opening, recap, and title, they could see that the Straw Hats are trying to sleep, but they've ended up having a pillow fight.
There were some laughter from the students, glad to have some ease after a tense filled episode.
Outside, Luffy whined to Toto about there being no water around here. He asked how he could live in such a place.
Toto believed that there will be water and that he oasis is still alive. He plans to dig it back up as this is the land the king gave him.
Hearingi that, Luffy decided to dig as well, but he ended up throwing dirt into Toto's hole, which he scolded him for. Luffy concluded it as a mystery hole and continued to dig in the same way.
So I guess Luffy understood that this town is... Toto's treasure. Izuku thought with a smile.
The moon was still high in the sky when Toto realized that sand isn't flying into his hole, and discovered the deep hole Luffy had made. In that hole, he've found Luffy, exhausted from his long trek here, so he put him to rest with the others.
In Rainbase, the Baroque Works agents has arrived at a casino, but Bon Clay was frustrated that their boss is making them wait.
Soon, Miss All Sunday has arrived to thank them for gathering here, welcoming them to Raindinners, the largest casino of all.
"it did gave off a Los Vegas feel to it." Toshinori commented on.
Mr. 2 told her to get to the point, and she will. She just need to introduce them to their boss, and in turn, Crocodile has to introduce them to Operation Utopia, Baroque Works' final operation.
"Utopia." Jiro scoffed.
The agents were shock to see that their boss is actually Crocodile. Miss All Sunday could see that they know of him-
"Wait, did that alligator always had a banana in his head?" Denki can't help but to comment on.
-But they didn't know that they were working for him.
When Crocodile asked if they were dissatisfied, the agents were frightened, but Miss Doublefinger clarified by him, a pirate who's allowed to plunder, why does he need a company like this.
Crocodile admitted that he doesn't want money nor status; he wants military might.
"Military might?" Izuku repeated in confusion.
He was able to explain it... and one transition later, he did. Bon Clay can't believe that something like that really exists in this country, and they're going to steal the entire country including that.
"Dammit, they didn't tell us!" Mina shouted in frustration.
"But it also means that Ace was right; that Crocodile wanted more than Alabasta." Izuku realized.
"But what is Alabasta hiding that will give him military might?" Ochako asked.
"Some kind of... super weapon?" Denki guessed.
"That could be possible," Momo pondered over the idea. "I mean, Cobra is too kind to use a super weapon on the world."
"Would Alabasta really be hiding that? Someone else would had to find it sooner or later." Jiro said.
Their assignments are the final pieces of this enormous plan, and the letters they are give are their final orders. Crocodile is certain that Alabasta will destroy itself if the army and the rebellion fought. In a single night, this land will be their utopia.
They'll begin at noon tomorrow.
"That soon?!" Denki exclaimed as the the other students worried.
Just as Crocodile wished them luck, Mr. 3 came in, demanding they hold off the operation.
"I think there's a reason why they didn't wait for you." Aizawa said.
After the eyecatches, Miss All Sunday asked how did he enter the secret underground room, and Bon Clay threatened to finish his order, but Crocodile told him to stop.
Mr. 3 admitted that he've snuck a ride on Bunchi's car, and he's here to ask for another chance. He knows that it's natural for Mr. 2 to kill him since he'd failed the task, which Crocohile was confused by.
When Mr. 3 confessed that he let the Straw Hats and Vivi escaped, Crocodile's teacup handle shattered.
"Oh no," Toru whispered.
"And Bon Clay's there too, which is even worse!" Mineta cried out.
Hearing that Mr. 3 haven't even touched the Transponder Snail on Little Garden, Crocodile lit his cigar, seeing that this isn't good.
He asked if he'd gotten rid one or two of them, which was a 'no.' Mr. 3 tried to defend himself by saying he was misinformed, but Crocodile was furious while Bon Clay wanted answers.
After being given the pictures, he recognized the Straw Hats soon, even using his Devil Fruit abilities to show them.
"Come on, I thought we were friends!" Kirishima cried out.
Crocodile realized they know his identity and will interfere with the operation it left alone. Setting aside the pet-
"Chopper's not a pet; he's their doctor." Tsuyu said with furrowed eyebrows, hugging the Chopper plushie.
"Respect his title." Denki added on.
-they could assume that Vivi and the other four are in Alabasta. They have to make photos of them with Mr. 2's ability.
"They don't know about Sanji." Jiro smirked.
Mr. 3 tried to swear he can take care of the Straw Hats himself, but Crocodile grabbed his neck, furious with his failures.
Students let out sharp gasps and surprised squeals as Mr. 3 dried up before their eyes.
Izuku's eyes widen in horror, remembering what happened to the pirate crew at the beginning of the arc. I knew it could dry them up, but there's more range than i thought.
Mr. 3 was desperate for water, and Crocodile gave him some, sending him to the bananagators.
A handful of students tensed up from hearing Mr. 3 scream as he's eaten by the bananagator offscreen.
Denki let out a nervous laugh. "I-I can't believe that Crocodile doesn't have bananadile as a pet. Am I right?"
He was met with nothing.
The agents has gone pale, but Crocodile continued on the operation, showing them the Straw Hats' pictures.
Seeing Vivi's picture, Bon Clay asked if she can really stop the rebellion, and Crocodile informed him that she and the rebel leader are close childhood friends.
While the rebellion won't be easily stopped, Vivi can bring confusion to the army. Crocodile already has many Billions in their ranks, and since he hasn't heard any word from them means the Straw Hats haven't taken any direct action yet. He warned them that Vivi and the rebel army must not make contact.
He ordered Miss All Sunday to make contact with the Billions in Nanohana, and tell them to kill the Straw Hats on sight.
"I'm sure the Straw Hats can handle Mr. 2." Aoyama hoped.
"And the others?" Iida coined in.
"Well, we haven't seen all their Devil Fruits yet."
"Considering there's still a thousand episodes, I can confidently say the crew well defeat them." Jiro said.
Back in Yuba, Toto was saying goodbye to the crew, but he was able to give Luffy a gift: a small barrel filled with Yuba water. Luffy promised to drink it with care.
Out in the desert, as they traveled, Luffy sat down at a dried out tree, much to the others' frustration and confusion.
"What are you doing? We have to go to the rebel base." Iida scolded him.
When Vivi asked what's wrong, Luffy claimed he quits.
"What?!" Several students cried out.
"What's going on? Luffy, what are you trying to do?" Momo demanded as the teachers kept an eye on the captain.
Even after Sanji pointed out that things will get ugly if they don't go to Katorea, Luffy still refused.
"Come on!" "People will die!" "We have to do something."
Are you...? Aizawa thought at first.
Luffy does want to kick Crocodile's ass, but if they stopped the people rebelling, will that stop Crocodile?
Students froze at Luffy's question as a sad smile slowly spread across Aizawa's face.
He knows they won't be able to do anything in Katorea. They're pirates, and things are better off without them around, which his crew could understand what he's going on about.
Luffy understands that Vivi wants no one to die, but he thinks that's too soft-hearted.
"Luffy?" Mina said in a mixture of confusion and hurt in some way.
It's... true. They're pirates. Iida knows that, everyone in the class knows that very well, but it was... confusing. What's wrong with not wanting anyone to die?
Nami told him that he should show some sympathy for Vivi, but Sanji held her back.
"Even the cook is taking this serious." Jiro gasped.
Vivi was furious, asking what's wrong with that, what's wrong with not wanting people to die?
"People die."
The teachers and Izuku looked away from the screen for a moment as the rest of the class went silent.
It's... true. It's true. It will happen. ...You can't save everyone, and... people die. Fading yellow eyes came to his mind.
Students gasped when Vivi slapped him hard enough to send him flying, demanding that he stop talking like that. That's what they're trying to stop here. The people of Alabasta haven't done anything wrong, so they don't deserve to die by Crocodile's hand.
Students nodded to what she said. These young heroes gasped when Luffy punched Vivi in the face.
"Then why are you putting your life on the line?!"
"Hey!" "Whoa!" "Too far, man!" Their panicked shouts mixed with the Straw Hats' as all they could so is watch, and yet... they don't feel angry at him for doing so.
They're future heroes. They have to put their life on the line for the citizens. They all have different reasons to be heroes, and that's what made sense to them.
"But why is Vivi doing this?" Izuku softly asked, keeping his eye on the scene.
Vivi pinned Luffy down and was going to strike him. The rubber man could tell what most needs to be done for the kingdom, but Vivi smacked him again and again.
Luffy doesn't believe that putting your single life on the line is enough, and she've asked what should she be putting on the line. A memory of Igaram came to her.
Luffy grabbed onto her wrists as she started to break down, believing she doesn't have anything else that she can put on the line.
Students grew silent over her words as Momo could feel tears brimming in her eyes. ...She doesn't feel like she's enough, despite her status. She... feels like she's alone in all of this, but...
"At least try putting all of our lives on the line together! Aren't we friends!?"
Vivi gasped, covering her mouth as tears ran down her face.
...She's not alone. Momo gently dabbed a tissue to her eyes, a gentle smile on her lips.
Luffy could tell that she hates this and wants to beat Crocodile up the most, as Nami came to her side to comfort her.
Now, they need to go to Crocodile.
"To Be Continued."
Though it was a little over midnight, Iida still made them clean up, both themselves and the floors, but to be fair, no one wants to sleep on snot tissued floors.
"I'm still worried about how all of this will end." Tsuyu hugged the Chopper plushie in comfort.
"I mean, I'm sure the Straw Hats will still be alive." Jiro said.
"What about the other characters?"
"No one important dies in the show unless they're in flashbacks." Katsuki said, sweeping away the tissues.
"Look, ignoring that for a moment," Aizawa started out. "Do you understand why Luffy had said all of that?"
His students grew silent, but Momo raised a hand. He nodded for her to answer.
"Because it's not realistic to believe that you have to do such a big task by yourself... that you can save everyone..."
...that it's okay to ask others for help? Izuku thought.
Everyone looked at her for the moment, but Hizashi chimed in, "If that's what you believe in..."
It wasn't an answer to them, but it was something they can understand.
Chapter 44 - Episode 105, 106, & 107
"Here ye! Here ye!"
Most of the boys groaned, just awakened by Toru's yelling. The guys who were already away, like iida, Katsuki, Todoroki, and Izuku, could only shake their heads, sighing.
"Zzzzwhat?" Denki slowly sat up from his sleeping bag only the invisible girl shaking around a pink box, bouncing around with more energy than she should at 6am on a Sunday.
"...you made a raffle for holding the Chopper toy," Tokoyami deadpanned, then his eyes landed towards a board next to the TV. "...And made a chart for it too."
"Everyone deserves an equal chance." Ochako wagged a finger at him dismissively.
"Although, I feel like I should had him a little longer." Toru grumbled.
"Just clean up, everyone. We should still clean up for the marathon." Iida ordered the sleepy guys.
As they passed by the girls, Mina let out a silent squeal. "Come on, who gets to hold him?"
"Oh my god," Katsuki groaned.
A piece of paper was lifted up from the box. The girls' faces had big, eager smiles until they saw the name.
"Todoroki." Jiro sighed.
"I'm sure I could fuel it with just one foot-" Todoroki stopped talking when Tsuyu placed the Chopper plushie on his lap.
As he just stared at the smiling plush, the frog girl said, "Make sure to take care of him."
"...Okay." Todoroki turned to Izuku, who looked up from his phone. "What do I do with him?"
"Just hug him, I guess." Izuku shrugged.
"Er..." Todoroki awkwardly wrapped his arms around, though Chopper's hat did hit his cheek.
I mean, that's pretty cute. Momo thought with a light blush on her face.
After the students cleaned up and had breakfast, their teachers came along. Aizawa stared at Todoroki and the plush toy.
"They girls are taking it seriously."
"Yes."
Aizawa sighed, but still made his way to the living room. "Let's just watch the show already."
Skipping episode 105's opening, recap, and title, the teachers and students of Class 1-A could see Vivi crying, but seeing her friends around her, she made up her mind and decided to go where Crocodile is. The crew agreed it would be the quickest shortcut.
They gather around Vivi's map, where she showed them the locations of her father, the rebel army, and Crocodile. The journey to Rainbase will take about a day.
Of course, the journey wouldn't be easy with Usopp and Luffy moaning and complaining, though Zoro complimented Chopper for not collapsing today.
"See, you're doing better." Todoroki told the Chopper plushie.
"...Are you really talking to it?" Izuku sweatdropped.
"What else am I suppose to do with him?"
Chopper asked if Rainbase had any water, which Vivi said yes to and took the chance to explain that it's a gambling town, almost completely detached from the rebellion. Nami certainly liked the sound of gambling, and Sanji could see that Alabasta has carefree cities.
Then they saw Luffy was refusing a sip of his water with "Gomu Gomu no Dame Da," stretching his little barrel away from him. The rubberman wanted to keep the water safe since the old man spent all night digging it up.
"Huh, I'm glad you're learning to save your supplies." Iida said.
"I think it's because he's more sentimental about the water." Kirishima said.
Nami is surprised that Luffy can restrain himself, which Luffy called her rude for saying so.
Soon, he asked how long until Rainbase. Vivi slipped off of Eyelashes to thank him, so Luffy asked for food when he kicks Crocodile's ass. Vivi happily promised to do so.
"Let's make it a party!" Denki cheered.
At the rebel arm camp in Katorea, a child wanted to join, but Koza refused. When the kid persisted, Koza had Faracia show his arm.
Though it was cast in shadow, the audience let out a collective low, pained hiss, seeing the clear hole in his should to his handless nub.
Koza explained that Faracia got it trying to protect him in the middle of a battle. Though he also asked if the kid wanted to see the medical wards and the graves too, the child still wanted to join because the lack of rain had made his friends sick, and it's the king's fault. He's not afraid to fight or die.
Koza still told him to leave for their opinions are different. He admitted that they're all afraid, and none of them want to fight. In his eyes, they had to, and that's what the country wished for, so this has nothing to do with the kid.
This is no place for children!
Aizawa noticed the silence and stares of his students, shock and realization in their eyes at Koza's words, at his true feelings. "He's right; war isn't meant for children. That includes them..." Aizawa said. ...And you kids.
The kid was in tears as Koza entered one of the tents. His subordinates thought it was strange for him to rant and rave at children, but Koza admitted it was because the kid reminded him of his old self, and it made him mad. Still, he could see he hasn't changed a bit either...
He asked if they've gathered enough weapons, and when he was met with a no, Koza ordered they contact all the other towns. Once they have weapons, they'll launch an all-out assault on Alubarna.
"Koza, no..." Tsuyu looked down.
In Alubarna's palace, Chaka tried to warn Cobra of the rebel army's attack, telling him to take action first before it's too late.
Cobra refused no matter what. He knows that someone is trying to destroy thei country. He wanted to know of the mastermind behind all of this so they won't have to destroy their countrymen. It would be the downfall of their country! A country is its people!
Iida closed his eyes, biting back his words. He could remember Tensei's words back then: "I can't do anything by myself yet, so they're supporting me. I need to work hard to return the favor too."
Chaka pointed out that this 'wire-puller' hasn't shown himself whatsoever. Taking action after this 'unknown shadow' devoirs their country would be too late.
"He... is right. The people would become uneasy at the lack of protection." Tokoyami can't help but to agree.
Still, the king refused.
Walking down the hallways, Chaka and Pell know they could barely appease the soldiers at this point, and Pell wished that Igaram was here.
They know that he and Vivi left the country to figure out who's behind all of this, but soon they've received news that Karoo has returned.
"Oh god, finally." Jiro sighed in relief.
By the time Chaka and Pell arrived at the king's bedchambers, Karoo guzzled down barrels of water as Cobra read Vivi's letters, his hands shaking.
They learned that Crocodile has been the one trying to ruin this kingdom with Igaram already falling at his hands. Still, they were told of people who've given her unfathomable power and they'll be Alabasta's light of hope.
"Oh, that's sweet." Toru cooed.
Chaka complimented Karoo for fighting so valiantly, and noticed the bandage on his wing. Thinking he've been hurt, Chaka tried to reach for it, but Karoo slapped his hand away.
It's the sign of his and the Straw Hat's friendship. Not that Chaka would know.
"I mean, it's not like the ballerina has a disguise of him." Katsuki sighed.
"But it's a symbol of their friendship." Aoyama gleamed.
Since they know the enemy's identity, Cobra ordered his men to prepare the solders for expedition to Rainbase, but the two pointed out that Rainbase is too faraway with Crocodile having the citizens on his side. Not only only, but if they attacked Rainbase, this will give the rebel army the chance to storm the palace.
The king doesn't care about the palace, and as he said before, "A country is its people!" Even if their army fails, as long as Crocodile is defeated, the country will be reborn by its people. If they did clash with the rebel army instead, Crocodile is the only one who will have the last laugh, and even if the rebel army doesn't stop, they only need to take out Crocodile.
A handful of students nodded along to Cobra's explanation, understanding what he is saying.
This is what Luffy tried to say before. Izuku thought, remembering the last episode.
Cobra understood that they're against a Shichibukai, meaning that there will be sacrifices before the battle's end.
Students stilled at the mention of sacrifices, remembering yesterday's decision.
As Cobra ordered his men, Chaka and Pell realized they were severely underestimation the king. Tomorrow morning, they'll go to battle to Rainbase.
In the desert, the crew reached Rainbase, and after the eyecatches, Zoro asked if Baroque Works know they're in this country now. Nami figured they did since they ran into Mr. 2.
Luffy didn't care about that, even after Usopp pointed out that they know what they look like and the crew can't do much of anything while they're in Rainbase. As for Sanji, he doesn't care who they run into since he'll protect Nami and Vivi, and hopefully they'll call him "Prince."
As Jiro rolled her eyes, Denki said, "As long as you don't mind being a meat shield."
Of course, when Zoro called him "Prince," Sanji got made at him.
Usopp, Chopper, and Luffy really wanted water, so Luffy ran ahead into Rainbase with Usopp running after him.
In the Sand Cafe, Tashigi asked Smoker why does he think that the Straw Hats will show up in Rainbase. The marine captain admitted that it was a hunch... and then Luffy and Usopp showed up.
"Out of all the cafes in Rainbase, it had to be that one." Hizashi said, not too sure if he should be flabbergasted or amazed by such a coincidence.
As Usopp and Luffy sat by the two, loudly demanding water, Smoker added on to his reasoning is that he sense something big is lurking in the shadows. Tashigi figured that he thought there must be a connection between Baroque Works and Straw Hat.
"...How the hell are you not noticing the loudmouths next to you?" Jiro sweatdropped.
"For me, I tend to ignore these types of... people." Aizawa commented on.
"Wait, what about Present Mic?" Todoroki murmured.
As Luffy and Usopp were given their barrels of water to drink, Smoker recognized that all he knows is the Straw Hat is out to get Crocodile... and then he noticed the pirates next to him... and the pirates noticed them right back.
The audience snickered and laughed as Luffy and Usopp spit out their water out at the marines.
"Well, finally you noticed." Jiro held a hand to her chest, trying to calm her laughter.
Back with the rest of the crew, they were resting as Sanji asked if they can really count on the two. Since they're doing little errands. Nami is sure it's fine, but Zoro is certain that they'll come back with a bunch of trouble again.
"How right you are, Zoro. How right you are..." Toshinori sighed.
As luffy and Usopp ran out with as many barrels as they could carry, Smoker order Tashigi to gather the marines. She will, but after she pays for their meals... and the Straw Hat's bill.
"Oh, adding insulting to that injury," Denki fake winced.
The pirate duo ran as fast as they could with the marine soldiers after tehm, and the other Straw Hats could see the trouble they brought.
They have to run off, leaving Chopper (who was taking a leak) behind.
"Chopper, no!" Toru cried out.
"He's right here." Todoroki waved the Chopper plushie's arm. He was only met with a sweatdrop from Izuku.
The crew ran throughout the city with Usopp worrying that Baroque Works is going to spot them, but as they ran, Zoro were able to notice the minions has their pictures already.
For now, they have to go where Crocodile is, which is probably at an alligator-roof casino he runs, Raindinners. They split up: Vivi and Zoro took the right, Nami, Sanji, and Usopp took the left while Luffy jumped up to the skies, taunting Smoker.
Luffy was able to escape Smoker' White Vine by blowing himself up like a balloon when his smoke wrapped around him, and managed to crawled away when he landed.
"Good, he managed to escape." Iida let out a sigh of relief.
With Chopper, he've discovered his friends are gone, and even when he caught their scent, he has no clue where to go. To add insult to injury, the marine soldiers ran by, running him over.
"Chopper!" The girls and Koda cried out as Todoroki patted Chopper plushie's back in comfort.
Zoro and Vivi were soon surrounded by the Baroque Works Millions, but Zoro wasn't too worried, pushing Vivi to run away without him.
As for Sanji, Usopp, and Nami, the cook decided to have Usopp look after Nami while he hold the marines off.
In all honesty, Sanji and Zoro were able to handle them pretty well... but soon, Zoro was face to face with Tashigi, who chastised him for cutting down regular citizens.
"I don't think regular citizens carry around swords." Momo said.
"Well, maybe it's their version of self-dense." Denki shrugged.
"Swords has a much higher chance of killing someone than martial arts!" Ochako exclaimed.
Zoro claimed he has his own circumstances, and besides, he has no desire to fight with her since they settled their match in Loguetown, but in Tashigi's eyes, they didn't because she didn't land a single blow.
Still, Zoro could because she still looks like Kuina, so he ran off.
"Ma'am, you're after him because..." Iida turned his eyes away in shame for the moment. "...of your own desires. You need to focus on the actual task at hand."
Meanwhile, Nami and Usopp were being chased after the Millions, and then was able to beat them by accident when they jumped over barrels and crates. When the two reached Raindinners' entrance, they would had been gunned down by more Millions if Zoro have kicked them aside.
The audience sputtered out laughters at Zoro's surprise entrance.
Nami was confused that Vivi isn't with him, and Usopp assumed that she've might had gone inside. When they heard Luffy coming their way, the crew ran inside with Smoker following after them.
As for Crocodile, he received word that Vivi and the Straw Hats are here in town, so he has to welcome those follish rats.
"To Be Continued."
"Crocodile seems so confident about this." Momo frowned until Todoroki passed the Chopper plushie off to her.
"I mean, they're going to be in his territory. He must have a few tricks up his sleeves." Izuku said.
Moving onto episode 106, they skipped the opening, recap, and title to see the crew running towards Raindinners. When the Millions started to shoot at them, Zoro stayed behind to take them down, leaving Luffy, Nami, and Usopp to the casino.
Once they'd entered, Luffy started to scream out Crocodile's name, much to the patrons' confusion.
Usopp and Nami smacked him, and reminded him that they're dealing with the country's 'hero,' so they can't make enemies out if the citizens. When Luffy asked what they should do, Usopp realized that they don't know, without Vivi around, what Crocodile looks like. Since they can't see Vivi either, all three of them started to yell out for both Vivi and Crocodile, with Zoro annoyed with them.
Among the laughter and gawks were a round of facepalms.
"Nami, I thought you were smarter than that." Jiro shook her head.
Just as the assistant manager was told of their arrival, Luffy could see Vivi and Crocodile aren't coming, but once they saw Smoker coming their way, the crew ran deeper into the casino.
Though he was stopped by security and was told that government officials aren't allowed inside, Smoker knocked them away to continue his chase. To be fair, distracted with his annoyance of Smoker, Luffy managed to unknowingly knocked away more security.
The assistant manager told the actual manager, who's Miss All Sunday, about the crew, but she told him to send them to the VIP room, so the crew were welcomed to the room, thinking it's a sign of 'bring it on.' Smoker could only wonder what connections the Straw Hats have with Crocodile, depending on it, they'll be sent to the gallows.
"I mena, they're not friends, so don't worry your pretty head over it." Jiro rolled her eyes.
They discovered that the path splits ahead of them. VIPs go to the left while pirates go to the right.
Usopp wanted to go to the VIP side, but since they're pirates, they have to go right. They did... and they fell down a hole.
Everyone facepalmed.
"Nami," Ochako could only groan.
"To be fair, VIP probably would had been trapped too." Aoyama tried to reassure.
"It doesn't make it hurt less." Katsuki sighed.
For Chopper, he tried to search for the others, but he ended up running into Tashigi, who was looking for Smoker. Chopper panicked when Tashigi started to walk towards him and ended up causing her to trip over him, her glasses falling onto his face.
"Poor Chopper." Denki said, though he did end up laughing when Chopper became dizzy as Tashigi tried to find her glasses.
Sanji was able to discover the two, but hide away when a soldier found her. Chopper gave her her glasses back, and she called him a nice person. As the marines left, Chopper happily dances.
The girls awed at the scene as lucky Momo hugged the Chopper plushie.
With the other Straw Hats, they were trapped in a cage. Luffy and Usopp tried to say it wasn't their fault, but Nami could definitely see it was.
For some reason, Luffy started to feel weak, and Smoker managed to take him down easily with his baton.
"Hey, hey, hey, wait until we're out of here!" Sero shouted at him as Izuku raised an eyebrow.
Luffy is confused about all of this, describing it like he've fallen into water. Nami asked what Smoker has done to Luffy, and the marine captain explained that the tip of this juttle is made of Sea Prison Stone, a strange type of stone that only exists in one certain sea and it gives off the same energy as the ocean, like the sea in solid form.
"But isn't that just ice?" Toru said.
"Is that what the 'cage shot' actually made of?" Izuku quickly wrote down his findings into his notebook, remembering what Buggy had said in the Loguetown arc.
He reaffirmed that all Navy HQ prison cells are made of it to prevent Devil Fruit users from escaping, and it goes the same for the cell they're in as well.
Zoro seems ready to fight Smoker off, and as Crocodile said, he'll be fighting a man made of smoke, so it's not worth it.
Everyone turned to him as Crocodile suggest that they get along first before they die.
"Of course he does the spinning chair thing villains do in cartoons!" Toru exclaimed.
"...This is an anime." Momo reminded her.
After the eyecatches, they finally got a good look at Crocodile as the man could see that Smoker never believed he was on his side, but he does admit that he's right. Crocodile will probably give him an 'accidental' death, that he've fought well against Straw Hat.
"Come on, he's one of the better marines!" Mina cried out.
"And Luffy would never kill someone... on purpose." Kirishima said.
He assumed that Smoker is on his own. He knows the government would never send him here since the government trusts him as a Shichibukai.
"He's... also fueled by a personal desire." Iida softly whispered.
Luffy wanted to fight Crocodile, but he doesn't seem that much threatening when he touched the bars. Still, Crocodile congratulated him on coming this far/ He'll get rid of him soon too, but they need to wait for their guest of honor to arrive, and he've sent his partner to pick her up.
"Vivi!" Izuku gasped, alarming the others.
Outside, Vivi tried to defend herself from the Millions, but she was soon taken down by one of them. Before she was grabbed, bullets rained down as the Millions saw a falcon in the sky.
"Oh my god, it's a bird with machine guns!" Kirishima's eyes sparkled with amazement.
"I think that's... Pell." Momo's eyes widen, recognizing his clothing.
Vivi smiled widely as the giant bird swooped down, allowing the princess to grab in and escaped to the rooftops. This is, in fact, Pell.
They were happy to see each other, especially everyone else seem to be okay too. Pell told her to wait there, heading for the Millions, who recognized him as Pell the Falcon, the strongest warrior in Alabasta.
"Alright, show us." Katsuki said with a bit of interest.
Pell declared his Devil Fruit as the Tori Tori no Mi, Model: Falcon, and there are only five types in the world are known to have the power of flight.
"Wait, really? Only five?" Iida raised an eyebrow at that.
"In general? Because I can think of much more than five powers that can give you flight." Izuku said.
The Millions tried to shoot him down, but Pell was much faster than they expected, attacking them in a flash.
Vivi wanted to hurry to the others, but she was stopped by Miss All Sunday. She seems so confident even when Pell noticed her, asking if he's really stronger than her.
"I'm sure he can gun you down." Katsuki threatened.
"But she has Vivi." Mina pointed out.
"And you don't even know what power she has." Kirishima reminded him.
Pell won't allow her to take Viv to the mansion.
When Vivi tried to attack her, Miss All Sunday simple grabbed her arm, chastising her for using such uncouth words. Still, Vivi was angry that she killed Igaram, but Miss All Sunday doesn't see why she's so worked up since she've attacked their employees.
"You killed him. They didn't!" Sero argued back.
She lifted Vivi's arm, and Vivi's pupils shrunk in shock. Pink flower petals danced around as there was an arm sticking out of her back.
"Vivi!" The audience stared in pure horror.
Pell raced towards them as Miss All Sunday tossed Vivi aside.
"Tres Fleur."
Three arms sprouted out of Pell, which held his wings and swords, causing him to crash onto the roof.
"Wait, what!?" The audience stared, dumbfounded by this new revealed ability.
"...'Very flower?'" Aoyama tried to translate.
"Or I guess 'three flowers' if she's using both Spanish and French." Hizashi guessed.
"Wait, flowers?" Denki said, confused.
Pell was worried for Vivi's safety, but she was fine. Miss All Sunday was only 'teasing.'
She has the Hana Hana no Mi, which allows her to make any body part bloom like flowers anywhere.
"Any body part?" Mineta immediately asked, drooling a bit.
"Oh, it's like a more overpowered version of your quirk." Denki said to Shoji, then he looked apologetic. "No offense."
"None taken." Shoji looked more impressed with her ability than anything. I mean, it would be really helpful if you can make limps appear other than on yourself.
Even as Pell tried to avenge Igaram by attacking her, Miss All Sunday wasn't threatened.
"Seis Fleurs!" Six arms came out, holding Pell back with ease. Her arms bent him backwards til... "Clutch!" She pushed him down, causing his back to sharply snap, as Vivi could only watch on in horror.
The students let out sharp hisses at such a painful looking attack.
Back in Raindinners, Luffy was doing a Sanji impression. Usopp laughed at that, but Nami hit them both for not being serious prisoners. She and Luffy argued til Nami hit Zoro for sleeping.
"Look, it's something." Denki shrugged.
While Crocodile complimented her for being 'high-spirited,' Nami herself knows that once they're out of here, they'll kick his ass, which Luffy agreed to do.
Crocodile could see Luffy is a trustworthy captain, but 'trust' is the most unneeded thing to him.
"How is it unneeded?" Iida demanded. "How can leaders be chosen if we can't trust them to do anything?"
From atop of the stairs, Vivi yelled out his name to everyone's surprise. Crocodile welcomed her, but in a rage, Vivi jumped down, swinging her Peacock Slashers. Her slashers hit, slicing off Crocodile's head and his chair.
"Holy...!" The audience's jaws dropped, but Toshinori realized, Wait, that would be too easy if that was the case.
Crocodile's body turned into sand, flying in the air til it reformed behind Vivi, holding her in place.
Students froze, seeing that Vivi can be easily turned into dust now that she's in Crocodile's reach.
"You can control and turn into sand. That's just not fair." Sero cried out.
"Well, Ace was able to turn into fire before." Todoroki pointed out.
Crocodile forced her to sit down, claiming that the party has just started.
It just turned noon, meaning Operation Utopia has begun, much to the crew's confusion.
Crocodile cackled as he plans to wipe Alabasta from the face of the earth, bringing people, both big and small, into an eternal darkness.
"To Be Continued."
"The sick bastard." Jiro cursed, but Momo did passed the Chopper plushie to her.
"I think that was the last of the girls." Mineta whispered towards the guys.
"I guess they just need to pass it off to us then." Ojiro shrugged.
Moving onto episode 107, they skipped the opening, recap, and the title to see Koza working in the field as his father asked him to not hold onto suspicion on the king, but Koza claimed that he didn't follow him to Yuba for the king's sake.
So, he begged the king to use the Dance Powder, but Cobra refused, believing it would bring greater calamity. Still, Koza refused to just stand by and watch.
Cobra could see that he hasn't changed, but Koza believed he did, and he'll take his rain.
I... can see why he would be so determined... so worried... so scared... Izuku frowned.
Back in the present day, Koza had so many questions about the future of the country, but soon, he received some bad news.
"Oh no," Ochako whispered.
At Alubarna Palace, Chako had received news that Cobra has gone missing.
"Damn it, Baroque Works must had kidnapped him!" Mina exclaimed, much to the others' mistery.
Chaka told them to search outside the palace and the town, as he could only wonder what happened to the king.
Crocodile cackled as Vivi demanded on his plans on Alabasta. Simply, he asked a question: "Would you like to know they type of people I look down on the most of all?"
He answered his own question: "Hypocrites who treasure the so-called "happiness" of the people."
Anger flurried up from his words.
"What are you talking about?" Toru asked in confusion.
Vivi thought he would kill her father, but Crocodile prefers for Cobra to 'taste humiliation far crueler than death.'
Goddamn, he's a sadist. Hizashi winced as Toshinori shivered.
Vivi demanded that he tell her what Operation Utopia is. Since it already started, he'll tell her.
A guard ran to Chaka to tell him that Cobra has been seen in Nanohana. At first, it was a relief, but...
"Why must you keep us in suspense!?" Toru cried out.
Koza raced on horseback, absolutely confused, as the king brought his army to Nanohana, and he apologized for stealing the country's rain.
"WHAT!?" Denki shouted, surprised by such a thing.
"It's Bon Clay!" Momo immediately exclaimed. "He has the king's face."
The students murmured among themselves, worried about how all of this will work.
The citizens wouldn't believe it, but Cobra claimed that he've used the Dance Powder to do so. As a little old- er, as a king, he can't go thirsty.
"That ballerina bastard!" Mineta cursed.
The citizens were shocked that he would allow them to be so miserable, and when a man yelled at him, a soldier pointed his gun at him.
The king came here to apologize, and for another reason as well. If the government finds out the powder, they'll destroy the country, and since the powder has been seen smuggled into this town two years ago, they must rid of it.
"Goddamn it!" Kirishima cursed, slamming his fist down onto his lap. They, the audience, know the truth, what's going on, but they can only helplessly watch this happen.
A boy, the same one who wanted to join the rebellion, tried to attack him for taking the rain, but Cobra kicked him away, shocking the citizens further.
He ordered his men to burn Nanohana to the ground, but soon, Koza came onto the scene.
After chatting with one of his men, Cobra 'welcomed; Koza, but he can't believe what he's doing. After the eyecatches, Cobra claimed that he's here to apologize, which Koza found to be an incredible insult.
"Come on, come on, please realize that this isn't Cobra." Ochako could only prat for a better outcome, but she doesn't get her wish.
Koza tried to attack him in a fury, but was held back by the guards. There were so many people who had faith in Cobra, that he couldn't just lie and say he's innocent-
BANG!
Sharp gasps and gawks came out when Koza was show down by one of the soldiers.
Koza's men ran to his side as the king yelled out with a big smile that it's time.
As the soldiers attacked, Koza could only wonder why the rebel army fought.
They're helpless... so helpless... Izuku could only watch the chaos happening onscreen as the citizens ran away from the flying ship toppling onto Nanohana.
Amidst the chaotic crowd, Miss Doublefinger felt this final mission lacked exertion, though to Mr. 1, they've never really exerted work before.
'Cobra' laughed, ordering the others to light the fires and retreat, but first, he must put on his headband and revealed himself to be the actual Bon Clay.
"I can't wait for one of the crew to kick your ass, ballerina man." Katsuki gritted his teeth.
As Bon Clay and his men were able to escape, the city was set on fire as Miss Doublefinger plans to meet up with Mr. 2.
"That's... an interesting way to walk." Hizashi can't help but to comment on her exaggerated sway of her hips.
As Bon Clay pranced around, the kid from before noticed that the 'king' turned onto a weird ballerina... that he's a fake!
"Yes! Finally!" Denki exclaimed, feeling hopeful on this.
He ran to tell the others, but he soon bumped into Mr. 1 and Miss Doublefinger, who have to make him quiet.
"Damn it!" Denki immediately felt panicked.
The rebel soldiers dragged Koza out of the danger, but they soon discovered the boy, covered in blood, limping towards them. The young boy tried to tell them the truth, but he's too injured to speak.
Seeing this, Koza decided that they should end this country, that this will be their final battle besides their lack of resources... though the ship that crashed into the city is full of weapons. To Koza, it almost seem like divine guidance.
"Holy shit, Crocodile really thought of everything." Mina's eyes grew wide.
Even when things aren't part of his plan, they seemed to help. Izuku thought, thinking back to the kid.
On Bunchi the turtle, Bon Clay apologized for letting the kid see him, but he still laughed. Miss Doublefinger knows that Mr. 4's team just need to do their thing, but Mr. 2 knows that kidnapping the king will be nothing to them.
For all to hear, Koza had declared war on Alabasta, and they'll capture Alubarna.
"Oh god, oh no..." Ochako breathed out, seeing how large the rebel army grew.
Meanwhile, at Alubarna Palace, Chaka refused to believed that Cobra would do such a thing, but the timing seems to be too perfect for it to be otherwise. News of the Nanohana incident have spread throughout Alabasta, causing citizens to pick up weapons against the king. They can't stop them, but the royal army will still obey Cobra.
Chaka could only be confuse about the whole thing, wondering who to trust at first, but he decided to fulfill their given duties and protect the country.
In Rainbase, Crocodile cackled once again as Vivi looks absolutely horrified at his plans. Ke knows that all of Alabasta, no matter what side they're on, have one thing on their mind: "Protect Alabasta."
It's true, Toshinori stared, horrified at this plan. And it's because they love their country. He knows it.
Crocodile was delighted to see Vivi despair about the whole thing until Luffy screamed, grabbing onto the bars, trying to get through but to no avail.
Smoker called him stupid, and Zoro agreed, but there's a reason why he's their captain.
"Yup." Kirishima agreed. "At least he's trying to do something."
Crocodile seems irritated about the outburst, but he soon asked Vivi about why he'd do all of this for attaining the country. Vivi doesn't want to understand anything through his head. Crocodile could only call her a 'bad-mouthed princess.'
Suddenly, Vivi fell out of her chair. Even when she's bounded, she's still determined to stop the army, refusing to have him his way.
"To Be Continued."
"Goddamn it, I want to beat his ass!" Jiro cursed, much to everyone's agreement. She let out a frustrated sigh, leading against the Chopper plushie, but she knows she has to give him up, so she ended up tossing him to Denki.
As Denki stumbled on his catch on the plushie, Izuku thought, But how are you suppose to stop a war like this?