One piece : A Lotus

If one were to use a single word to describe the mood of the Donquixote Family at this moment, it would be "cursed."

A hundred thousand soldiers! This is an incredible failure!

The same posture, the same swords, the same aura, the same gaze.

The incomparable sense of oppression created by this army was akin to the effects of Conqueror's Haki. In this world where strength decides everything, there had never been a King like Ezekiel .

For the first time in history, the concept of a true army appeared in this world.

This military concept from Earth's millennia-long history of warfare had, for the first time, blossomed in its magnificent glory in this world.

No fear, no chaos.

Only obedience and order!

Usually, no matter how many people someone like Hody Jones from Fish-Man Island could gather, even if it were an army of 100,000 fishmen, so what? That entire crowd of fishmen was swept away by Luffy's Conqueror's Haki.

But it's different with Ezekiel's army. It is not just the combined Will of 100,000 people, but also the soul of the entire Alabasta populace, the Will of 220 million. No one can destroy the condensed soul of an army! Even if Ezekiel's own Conqueror's Haki becomes ten times stronger.

Ezekiel took off his coat, put on the royal cloak Pell had brought, and raised his hands to respond to his warriors:

Stand up!

With a roar, all the soldiers stood up, waiting for their King's orders.

At this moment, the members of the Donquixote Family were a bit bewildered. No matter how much power they had demonstrated at sea, they had never wielded such authority. Until now, they had considered themselves the Kings of the sea. But even the people from the World Government looked at the former young heir of the Celestial Dragons as they would at disobedient children.

"Will you surrender on your own, or shall we decide your fate for you?" Zephyr smirked, as an icy Battle Smasher appeared where his right hand once was. Issho was already drawing his sword from its sheath, while under Ezekiel's cold gaze, laser beams began to form on his fingers...

"We will surrender," Diamante said, looking at the Young Master, who was in a coma, and ultimately made the decision for the Family. After all, the opponent had graciously offered them the chance to cease resistance. Clearly, their goal wasn't to kill them, as it seemed the identity of their young lord was too unique. They could have easily been killed regardless of their decision.

A group of soldiers stepped forward and bound the entire Donquixote Family with sea stone chains.

Then Ezekiel turned his head and said to Nami:

"Nami, let's go."

"Where are we going?" Nami asked.

"To greet our 'friends,'" Ezekiel replied coldly, his eyes dimming.

Although Issho hadn't announced his early arrival, it was fortunate that a large army of 100,000 had gathered and appeared in Syrup Village at this moment.

There was no doubt that the World Government must have a backup plan. Ezekiel was certain of this.

Outside Syrup Village, there were ten Navy warships. Three individuals stood there: a bored man basking in the sun, a tall man with dark curly hair, and a yawning old man wearing a dog-themed hood.

Navy Admiral Kizaru!

Navy Admiral Aokiji!

Hero of the Navy Vice Admiral Garp!

"So many warships, do they belong to Alabasta, and is Zephyr on this island too?" Aokiji asked.

"They're already here? They are indeed from Alabasta… Their King is a real monster," Kizaru squinted, enjoying the sunlight.

At this time, 100,000 soldiers marched behind Ezekiel and finally landed on the shore. They calmly looked at the two Admirals and Garp.

"I am King of Alabasta, Ezekiel Nefertari. The former Navy Admiral Zephyr has now joined the Royal Army of Alabasta as a Marshal. Before that, he was a member of the Marines. I'd like to ask the World Government: is leaving the Marines a crime?"

Since he couldn't act secretly, Ezekiel decided to act directly and openly. If the World Government thinks they can arrest him, let them try.

"Apologies, Your Majesty," Aokiji said, his gaze resting on Zephyr, more concerned that he now had an icy arm. "I can't answer that question for you. If you have objections, please report them to the World Government. Our orders are to capture or kill the defector, Zephyr."

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