Luffy Died When He Set Sail, And At The Beginning, I Become The Sun God?

After having lunch in the palace, Vivi acted as a guide and took everyone to tour the capital city.

The Straw Hat Crew was all very happy, but there were also some who did not participate.

Zoro, Bartolomeo, and Robin stayed behind.

After the others left happily.

"Luffy, why did you suddenly become a Shichibukai?" Zoro asked curiously at the table, "It doesn't seem like something you would do with your personality."

Huh, this green-haired guy is quite sharp.

Luffy thought to himself.

Bartolomeo had an expression of admiration on his face, "Indeed, Luffy-sama, being a Shichibukai is nothing worth mentioning!"

Robin chuckled lightly, "Is it because of Ace?"

The others didn't know, but she was there at the scene and had some guesses about it.

"Sort of. The situation here is complicated, and you guys wouldn't be able to handle it. You'll know in the future."

Luffy smiled and said, "You guys, since you've come all the way to Alabasta, why not go sightseeing together?"

Upon hearing this, Zoro grinned and said, as long as there's alcohol, it's enough.

The few of them weren't interested.

"Luffy-sama, how should we deal with those prisoners?" Bartolomeo asked, "Should we send them to the Marines for a reward?"

"Now that things have settled down, we do need to take care of those prisoners. You guys bring them out first. Robin, I'll leave it to you."

"Yes, Luffy."

Immediately, the three of them got up and left the banquet hall.

Luffy turned to look at King Cobra.

Now he truly became a father-in-law.

"King Cobra..."

"Luffy, no need to be polite."

King Cobra smiled.

As the king, he couldn't possibly not know what happened in the palace.

Regarding Luffy and Vivi's matter, he wouldn't stop it or interfere. Everything should go with the flow.

After all, it was his daughter's own choice, and he respected Vivi's personal will.

After pondering for a moment, Luffy directly asked,

"The Nefertari family, they are the descendants of the 20 royal families who established the World Government 800 years ago."

King Cobra was taken aback.

"Not many people know about this."

Considering that Luffy comes from a prestigious family, it doesn't seem too strange that he knows about this.

He waits quietly for the continuation.

Luffy nods and says, "What I'm about to tell you might surprise you, and if it spreads to the outside world, it could bring about a serious crisis."

"Please go on!" Kobra's expression becomes serious.

"Among the 20 kings of the past, there was a person named 'Nero Im-Sama.' It might be him, or it might not be."

Luffy says with a tone of uncertainty, "This person has been alive for 800 years and is still the true ruler of the World Government."

Although Kobra was somewhat mentally prepared, he still shows a shocked expression.

For a moment, he doesn't know what to say.

"At the headquarters of the World Government, there is a vacant throne that symbolizes the unattainable. It represents the 'equality' among the 20 kings internally, but that is just a facade. In reality, Im, the king of the Celestial Dragons, has always been the owner of the throne, and the Five Elders obey his commands."

"800 years ago, there was indeed a king named Nero Im-Sama..." Kobra takes a deep breath and is astonished by what Luffy has said.

If this information were to leak to the outside world, it would definitely cause a global shock.

"Luffy, how did you find out about these things? Was it Garp?"

"My father is Monkey D. Dragon."

Luffy decisively reveals his background.

Kobra:

He is dumbfounded.

Monkey D. Dragon!?

Is it that Dragon?

The leader of the Revolutionary Army, listed by the World Government as the "world's most dangerous criminal"!

What's the deal with this family?

Grandfather is a Marine hero, son is the leader of the Revolutionary Army, and grandson is a pirate.

Is it really okay to be related to this family?

"What I said earlier was all background information, just setting the stage."

Luffy reassures his father-in-law and says, "Actually, what I want to say is, your Nefertari family was once part of the D clan, right?"

The D clan, also known as the natural enemies of the gods, and the so-called gods refer to the group of world nobles, the Celestial Dragons.

Of course, Imu.

Kobra remains silent for a moment and nods.

"This is something Vivi doesn't know either. Luffy, what exactly do you want to ask?"

"I want to ask..."

Luffy wanted to ask if he could take a look at the letter left by Queen Nefertari Vivi.

Nefertari D. Vivi, one of the 20 kings from 800 years ago.

Back then, she chose not to go to Mariejois and become a Celestial Dragon.

Instead, she returned to her homeland, Alabasta.

But the strange thing is, the person who later inherited the throne was her younger brother.

And she herself, as if in a "blank hundred years," disappeared.

She only left behind a letter.

Luffy was quite curious about the contents of this letter.

But upon careful consideration, it doesn't seem appropriate to ask Cobra directly now.

It might make his father-in-law overthink things.

After all, only Cobra himself knows about the letter. Besides him, there is no one else.

"No, there's nothing I want to ask."

Luffy shook his head, got up, and smiled, "Cobra, if you ever have the chance to meet the Five Elders, don't ask anything about the blank hundred years. It will bring disaster upon you."

Saying that, he left the banquet hall.

When he reached the door, he paused for a moment.

"As for history, I will know everything when I reach Raftel. At that time, I will let...tell you."

Let your daughter tell you in person.

You're really bold to go ask the Five Elders yourself...

You're very brave!

And then you'll die without any value.

Cobra watched Luffy leave in a daze, lost in thought.

So that was a reminder.

Im?

Cobra furrowed his brows deeply.

He was indeed searching for the truth about his ancestor, Queen Nefertari.

If it weren't for Luffy's words, he would have really gone to ask the Five Elders.

...

"Karoo."

After leaving the banquet hall, Luffy saw Karu outside.

This big duck was drinking water with a straw, it's really amazing that a duck can use a straw.

"Quack! Quack!" Karu saw Luffy approaching and immediately called out to him twice.

Luffy smiled and touched its feathers, "Are you offering me a drink? Who wants to drink what you've already drunk? Karu, do you want to come with me on an adventure?"

"Quack?"

"Your owner really wants to go on an adventure, but also loves this country too much to leave. I'll take her away, do you want to come with me?"

"Quack?!!"

Karu was startled.

This human actually wanted to take away its owner? And asked if it wanted to come too?

Karu took three seconds to think, then nodded vigorously.

Wherever its owner goes, it will go!

At this moment, Robin and the others came over with the prisoners.

"Luffy."

Luffy turned around and looked at the prisoners for a moment.

Mr.1, Miss Doublefinger.

Mr.2.

Mr.3, Miss Goldenweek.

Mr.5, Miss Valentine.

Mr.9.

A total of eight people, five men and three women.

When the eight people saw Luffy, they all looked somewhat fearful.

They had read the newspaper and knew that this person in front of them was already one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

When they first received the mission, they never expected that their target would turn out to be such a formidable character.

Luffy calmly said, "Your Baroque Works' Mr.0, also known as the former Shichibukai Crocodile, has already been sent to prison by me.

"How do you plan to deal with us, Straw Hat Luffy!" Mr.1 remained very calm.

His loyal subordinate, Bartolomeo, immediately punched him and said, "Watch your tone, prisoner, show some respect to Luffy-sama!"

Mr.3 smirked and said, "Lord Luffy, you don't plan to send us to prison too, do you?"

What's the benefit of sending you all to prison? It's just a small bounty.

The Marines won't kill you, since each of you is a Devil Fruit user.

The ultimate result will definitely be imprisonment in Impel Down, and who knows, maybe two months later, Blackbeard will cause chaos in Impel Down and you will all come out again.

"I'll give you two choices."

Luffy chuckled lightly and held up two fingers.

"The first option is to be thrown into the sea and fed to the fish."

"The second option is to seek forgiveness from Vivi, join the Straw Hat crew, and become a member of the second team."

No one would consider the first option.

As for the second one, seeking forgiveness from Princess Vivi?

Is that even possible?

These people have done countless bad things in the past. If they can be forgiven, Vivi would be a saint!

"What if we're not forgiven?" Miss. Valentine trembled.

"Then, of course, I'll send you to the bottom of the sea to feed the fish," Luffy said matter-of-factly.

This is not a threat.

He doesn't lack a few more fighters. He's just giving Vivi the decision-making power.

If Vivi can truly forgive this group of people, then she will take on the position of the second team captain.

If she can't forgive them, then they will be thrown into the sea.

Giving them to the Marines for a bounty exchange is completely out of the question. If they were sent over, these people wouldn't die, and they might even cause trouble in the future.

In short, there are only two choices.

Either kill them or recruit them.

The decision lies with Vivi!

Time flies, and a week passes in the blink of an eye.

The palace, dressing room.

"Princess Vivi, you've grown up. You look exactly like Lady Titi from back then."

"Is that so? I've only seen my mother's appearance in photos."

"It's almost time for your coming-of-age ceremony. The Queen would be very happy to see you now."

The head maid in charge of taking care of Vivi said with a smile on her face.

She has watched Vivi grow up, almost like a half-daughter.

"Actually, the coming-of-age ceremony should have been held when you were 14, but it was delayed for a while..."

"Don't worry, Alabasta will recover soon!"

"We have to thank Mr. Luffy. Without him, I really don't know what would have happened to this country."

"Yes, Mr. Luffy is a very gentle person," Vivi said with a bright smile when Luffy's name was mentioned.

As someone who has been through it, the head maid could naturally tell and laughed along.

At this moment, the voice of Ikarim came from outside the door.

The captain of the guard had returned to Alabasta five days ago, and when he came back, everything had already settled.

At this moment, he stood outside the dressing room.

"Princess Vivi, the speech will begin at 10 o'clock. A large number of people have already gathered in front of the palace square."

"I understand, Ikarim, I'll be there soon."

"No need to rush, this is your coming-of-age ceremony. You must present the best posture to the people."

"Yes!"

In front of the palace square, tens of thousands of people crowded the place.

Countless people eagerly looked towards the entrance of the palace.

Above the entrance, a platform was built on the city wall. In a few minutes, the princess of Alabasta would appear.

Everyone was very excited.

And on the best viewing platform.

At the top of a building directly facing the podium.

The members of the Straw Hat Crew stood or sat, waiting for Vivi with smiles on their faces.

"Ah! Vivi is coming out!" Usopp exclaimed.

They saw a girl with long sea-blue hair, wearing a simple dress, exuding a youthful aura, slowly appearing in their sight.

Vivi, who appeared on the podium, scanned the crowd with her eyes and finally spotted the Straw Hat Crew directly opposite.

She saw Luffy, smiled slightly, and her eyes turned into crescents.

"Princess Vivi! Princess Vivi! The jewel of Alabasta!"

The crowd in the square cheered.

Vivi picked up the microphone, and her bright voice, like a lark, resounded and spread throughout the country through the Den Den Mushi device.

"A while ago, I went on an adventure!"

After the first sentence was spoken, everyone quieted down.

"It was a journey across the dark sea, searching for days of despair."

"After leaving this country,"

"I realized how vast the sea is!"

"There are many incredible, vibrant islands!"

"And unseen creatures,"

"And fantastical landscapes!"

"The music played by the waves,"

"At times peaceful and harmonious,"

"Embracing my small troubles,"

"Gently transforming into flowing water!"

"At times turbulent and surging,"

"Tearing apart my fragile soul,"

"Mocking my cowardice!"

Vivi's voice is filled with the colors of memories, her speech has no script, no technique, only emotions.

"In the dark storm,"

"On that hungry day,"

"I encountered two small boats,"

"And those who ride the wind and break the waves."

"They gently touched my back and said,"

"Can't you see that light?"

"This is a small boat that will never be lost even in the darkness,"

"Dancing over one giant wave after another."

"They do not fear the sea,"

"Even sailing against the wind,"

"The bow always pointing straight ahead."

"Afterwards, he pointed ahead and said to me,"

"Kindness, not being a good princess."

"All I could say was, I'm sorry."

"He smiled and touched my hair again,"

"Look, that is hope."

Although history may call it an illusion,"

"But for me,"

"That is the truth."

Vivi smiled and tears flowed, her bright eyes fixed on the Straw Hat crew across from her.

"Today, I still have to say, I'm sorry..."

She couldn't say the words that followed.

Because a figure interrupted this touching speech.

Luffy appeared on the stage.

Vivi had a stunned expression and instinctively shouted,

"Luffy?"

There was a commotion in the square below.

Luffy pulled Vivi over and snatched the microphone from her hand with a smile.

"Hey hey, people of Alabasta, good morning. I am Monkey D. Luffy, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and also the new 'hero' who helped you defeat that old man Crocodile."

"To be honest, all of you are a bunch of idiots, being played around by Crocodile."

"Everything that happened in this country was planned by him. Dance Powder? Rebel Army? Assassinations? War?"

"Don't doubt it, he did it all."

"Of course, you don't need to thank me, and I don't need your thanks either."

"I just want to teach you all a lesson, pirates are pirates. Before, a despicable Shichibukai came here, wanting to take away your country."

"Today, another Shichibukai has come, and he wants to take away your princess!"

"Hahaha."

Luffy laughed and threw away the microphone, carrying Vivi as he leaped over the heads of the people in the square.

"Goodbye, people of Alabasta."

"Goodbye, King Cobra."

"I've taken your daughter!"

Everything happened so shockingly.

To the point where everyone's brains were still in a state of shutdown.

Vivi was the same, being held with a bewildered expression.

"W-Wait, Mr. Luffy!"

"I can't wait, guys, it's time to set sail!"

Luffy shouted to his companions.

"Oh!"