One piece : A Lotus

Chaka looked at Ezekiel and could say nothing more, as if he was seeing not a person, but a walking humanoid machine for producing Berries.

After being entrusted with five billion Berries, his respect for Ezekiel almost reached the level he had for Cobra, and his mind was filled with countless thoughts about the brilliant prince. It was incredible. His business skills had quietly allowed the prince to amass unimaginable wealth.

In Ezekiel's view, Alabasta's water problem could be solved. Since the cause was simply a lack of money, it wasn't an issue.

He decided to construct a series of pipelines to connect various cities to the River Sandora. Compared to traditional canals, this project has many advantages, such as low cost, short construction times, quick repairs, and the ability to supply water to the whole city. Although Alabasta is vast, one needs only to pay for the pipeline's construction, which Ezekiel considered affordable.

All of Alabasta is divided into east and west by a large river called the River Sandora. The southern end of the river is connected to the sea. How large is the River Sandora? It is the largest in the world, over 50 km long.

In the lands of China, the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers are 6 and 4 kilometers long. So, the length of the River Sandora is about ten times greater!

And in Alabasta, with such an unprecedented river, water would be lacking? It's absurd.

But Alabasta's area is enormous. From the River Sandora in the center to the city of Yuba in the western part of the country, even with the superhuman strength of Luffy and others like him, it takes ten days and ten nights to walk there.

Yuba, a green city, has a tributary of the River Sandora, which has been connected to the River Sandora since ancient times.

About six months ago, Yuba's artificial canal was destroyed, and the city faced a drought. This is why the rebel army began to appear from this city.

"The money problem is solved; as for manpower..." Ezekiel slightly smiled at this point. "Of course, the person who should pay will pay for it. Pell, send a letter to the leader of the rebel army on my behalf. It's time to bring my father back. As the former King of Alabasta, he should not be humiliated by his own people in such a degrading way. I promise you, they will receive the punishment they deserve."

He believes that any mindless rebellion is the greatest disrespect towards this country's royal family.

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Under the scorching sun, nearly the entire city stood. The rebel army had grown from tens of thousands to 300,000 people. They occupied the city but didn't extend a helping hand to the people. And all of Yuba was doomed.

Cobra sat cross-legged in a tent, his face haggard. In front of him sat a young man with short hair and glasses, who was by no means weak. Those who knew him sensed his uniqueness. This was Koza, the leader of the rebel army.

"This country is nearly dead, there is no hope," Koza said to Cobra. "Your Majesty, it's been two months. You've proven your innocence, but it still rains in Alubarna, and Yuba and other cities continue to suffer from drought. I believe you didn't do it; otherwise, you wouldn't have had any reason to surrender to us voluntarily, but I do not trust the new King and I refuse to recognize him."

"Are you planning to lead the resistance into battle?" Cobra's hoarse voice sounded weary.

"It's not that I want to fight, it's that this country forces people to fight," Koza sighed deeply and said. "You told me that everything happened because of Crocodile's conspiracy, but I don't think a pirate can become the ruler of this country; he has no reason for it, and the World Government wouldn't agree."

That's why Koza and the others don't believe Crocodile orchestrated the drought. Even if he causes chaos in Alabasta, he can't become king here. So what motive does he have to overthrow the royal family?

At that moment, a commotion arose outside the tent.

Koza stood up and went outside, where he saw a bird descending from the sky, transforming into a human form. A large number of soldiers surrounded him, but Pell remained calm.

Even when Koza was a child, Pell and Chaka were already protecting the country and the king. At that time, he eagerly awaited the chance to become a strong man, but now it seems he's not as mighty as he imagined in his childhood.

Pell nodded slightly, then took out an official document.

"Koza, this is a letter from His Majesty the King, who wishes to negotiate with you."

"Negotiate?" Koza looked indifferently at Pell. "Is he going to come to Yuba as well?"

"The royal family of a country cannot bow twice. If you are truly doing this for the sake of the people, you need to think carefully."

Koza opened the document and glanced at it. His expression grew increasingly serious.

"The royal family of Alabasta is prepared to invest 100 billion Berries in the construction of a water pipeline centered on the Sandora River to connect all the cities affected by the drought. As a condition, the rebels must unconditionally surrender and return under the control of the former King of Alabasta, His Majesty Cobra. At the same time, the rebels must provide sufficient manpower for the project, and after the work is completed, they will be subject to a fair trial according to the laws of Alabasta!"