Alubana.
Below the Royal Capital.
Thirty thousand royal guards were fully armed and wore solemn expressions.
Belle and Icaram stood at the forefront of the guards, their gazes fixed upon the walls of the Royal Capital.
Surrounding them were the residents of the Kingdom of Alabasta.
Witnessing this formation, they knew that a battle was about to commence.
They still held hope for Cobra and strongly supported him.
However, not everyone still believed in Cobra, or they believed Cobra's struggles were futile.
Under the watchful eyes of tens of thousands, Cobra, Jaka, and Benedict appeared shortly after.
Cobra looked earnestly at the royal guards and his subjects. His mind was filled with myriad thoughts, but at this moment, he knew he could not be swayed by other emotions. He then spoke with a deep voice, "Depart!"
Icaram nodded solemnly and said, "Depart."
As Icaram finished speaking, the army set off, heading towards the Rain Country.
Rain Country.
Crocodile received the news and was greatly shocked.
He had not expected that just last night, he had ordered someone to lure out experts dispatched by the Five Elders, and then to hunt him down.
Yet, he did not anticipate what kind of confidence had been given to Cobra, for him to dispatch an army today to encircle and suppress him.
"Does Cobra not know that the Five Elders also desperately want to obtain the Ancient Weapons?"
"By sending out so many royal guards at this time, aren't they giving the other side an opportunity?"
Crocodile remained silent for a moment, then let out a cold laugh.
"Bonis, have our people take action."
"Since they've come to die, let's keep them all here."
Crocodile stood up, his sand flowing, and in a short while, he flew away.
Bonis turned his head a few times, then turned and departed.
Alubana.
Spider's Cafe.
Mr. 2 Bon Kurei, an Okama Kenpo user, looked at the Royal Palace with a grin and said, "Miss Doublefinger, shall we make a move?"
"The thing the boss wants is basically confirmed to be within the Royal Palace."
After speaking, Bon Kurei extended his hand and wiped his face, transforming into Jaka.
Bora, hearing Bon Kurei's words, smiled and said, "Let's move."
"The boss hasn't left us much time."
"Be careful, the Five Elders have dispatched experts here."
A figure floated down from the sky and said to Bon Kurei and Bora, "No special individuals were found."
"They should have left with the royal guards."
"That's even better, it makes our actions easier," Bon Kurei said with a grin.
"Let's make it quick!" Mr. 3 Gem, an explosion-devil fruit user, emerged from the darkness, pushed up his sunglasses, and said.
Upon hearing this, the few chuckled and quickly departed.
They moved at extreme speed, passing through the guards' defenses, and then instantly, they leaped onto the Royal Palace.
Cobra sat on the throne, Benedict leaned quietly against a nearby pillar, looking outside, and said with a smile, "Four individuals, all Devil Fruit users. They should be the elite forces of Baroque Works."
Upon hearing Benedict's words, Cobra remained silent for a moment and asked, "Can they be dealt with?"
"Squashing them would be as simple as squashing an ant," Benedict replied with a smile.
"However, these individuals are not the key."
"The people dispatched by the Five Elders are the key."
Upon hearing Benedict's words, Cobra revealed a look of confusion and asked curiously, "There are still others?"
"Of course, their desire for the Ancient Weapons is even greater than mine," Benedict nodded.
"I don't know what you're talking about, these Ancient Weapons," Cobra said calmly.
"You do know," Benedict stated with certainty, "But, don't worry, I'm not interested in the Ancient Weapons."
"The weapons possessed by the Xuanwu Navy are far more powerful than the so-called 'Ancient Weapons'."
"It's best you continue to pass them down amongst yourselves."
"However, I hope you can take me to that place. I need to take a stone."
Upon hearing this, Cobra remained silent.
"Cobra, so you've been hiding here." Bora's voice rang out at this moment, with a laugh.
"This is good, the person has been found."
Bora, Bon Kurei, Mikita, and Gem walked in, looking at Cobra with faces full of mockery.
Bang!
Jaka was thrown in.
Jaka was almost beaten to death.
He was barely breathing.
As Icaram led the team to the Rain Country, Jaka, as the acting captain of the royal guards, was naturally in full charge.
Therefore, Jaka was specifically targeted, which is why Bon Kurei was able to imitate Jaka's appearance.
"Yes, the person has been found."
Benedict looked at Bora and the other three, smiling, "I thought Crocodile would come himself, but I didn't expect him to send four useless individuals like you."
"If that's the case, then I can only make a trip to the Rain Country myself."
"Benedict?" Bon Kurei looked at the appearing Benedict with disbelief and exclaimed in shock.
Benedict had not concealed his identity at this moment, so he was immediately recognized.
"Oh, my apologies, I forgot to hide my face."
"But it doesn't matter, you're all going to die anyway."
"Consider it a chance for you to die with clarity," Benedict smirked, twisting his neck a few times as he spoke.
"Run!" Mikita's face turned pale. At this moment, she was unwilling to stay any longer and immediately used her ability, flying away.
Bon Kurei, Gem, and Bora also fled in terror.
Although their strength was considerable, in front of Benedict, who could kill legendary powerhouses like Shiki the Golden Lion, they were utterly outmatched.
"Trying to escape? Isn't it too late?"
Benedict teleported out, first grabbing Bon Kurei by the neck and slamming him to the ground.
Crack!
Bon Kurei's neck bent into a U-shape, and Benedict successfully acquired the Mingle Mingle Fruit.
Benedict moved his feet, catching up to Bora.
Bora was horrified, swinging his hands, and countless thorns suddenly grew from the ground, attempting to entangle Benedict.
However, before these thorns could get close, they were directly shattered by a powerful aura.
Benedict struck out with a cold punch.
Bora's body broke through city walls consecutively, and his bones shattered as he lay amidst the ruins.
The Thorn Thorn Fruit was obtained.
"Big Explosion!"
Gem, who was fleeing, used the fastest speed of his life to escape the Royal Palace. Feeling the aura behind him, he placed his hands behind his back, his fingers moving, and silver beads flew out.
Boom boom boom boom!
The sounds of explosions continuously erupted, echoing throughout the entire Royal Capital.
"Explosion Explosion Fruit, a very good fruit."
"Too bad you're useless."
Benedict flew out of the explosion, grabbed Gem by the hair, and said in a flat tone.
"Therefore, you should just die."