173: Chapter 173 Weiwei Returns Home"Emmm…" Luffy looked at Alice with a helpless expression, his lips twitching slightly, and he muttered to himself, "What the hell is this?" But he didn't say anything more, since Alice had already said so, and he couldn't argue with her.
Over the next month, Alice focused on training Luffy's application of the domain and how to more effectively unleash the power of his Dark Form.
"Muda, muda!Luffy, why haven't you distributed the dark element evenly yet?Don't let it all huddle together.Let it flow freely throughout your body and gather anytime, anywhere.Also, when you unleash the Dark Domain, don't just think about making it bigger.Instead, let the dark element fill every corner of the domain.Only in this way can you achieve maximum self-enhancement and suppression of the enemy."
In the remaining month, Alice's training requirements for Vivi and Luffy became increasingly stringent.Despite the exceptionally arduous training, the two enjoyed it immensely.Under Alice's meticulous guidance, Vivi could now create dozens of black holes instantly, and their absorption power had significantly increased.Moreover, she could create white holes simultaneously, greatly enhancing her strength.Black holes could absorb enemy attacks, while white holes could release these absorbed attacks back at the enemy.Luffy's control over the dark element became increasingly proficient.Furthermore, he could now maintain his Dark Form for longer periods, and the quality of his Dark Domain had also significantly improved.If he were to fight Kizaru again, simply pulling him into his Dark Domain would allow him to completely suppress Kizaru's Glint-Glint Fruit ability.
"Alright, that's all I can teach you.Now it's up to you to integrate and understand it yourselves." Today was the last day.After explaining some important points to the two, Alice announced the official end of their training.Having packed her meager belongings and prepared gifts, Alice prepared to embark on her journey home, returning to her long-lost hometown.After bidding farewell to Luffy and Vivi, Alice crushed the teleportation stone, transforming into a beam of light and vanishing instantly.
"Vivi, what are you planning to do next?Will you stay here to continue training or come with me to find Robin?" Luffy asked, looking at Vivi.Vivi pondered for a moment, then said she wanted to go home.After all, she had been away from her hometown for a long time, and she couldn't help but feel homesick.Luffy understood Vivi's feelings, so he nodded in agreement and reminded her to make sure she prepared a substitute doll before leaving.Vivi agreed, then crushed the teleportation stone in her hand and instantly disappeared from the spot.The next moment, she appeared in the Kingdom of Alabasta.
Cobra was sitting in the palace, a headache churning within him, listening to the reports from his ministers.The Straw Hat crew's outstanding performance in the Marineford War had recently caused a huge uproar, drawing the World Government's intense attention.Now, the World Government was pressuring Cobra daily for a reasonable explanation, or they would expel Alabasta from their ranks.Cobra was deeply troubled, because without the World Government's protection, the country could become a target for pirates, plunging Alabasta back into chaos.
Just then, Icarum hurried in and whispered a few words in Cobra's ear.Cobra was overjoyed and rushed out of the hall with Icarum, leaving behind a group of ministers looking at each other in bewilderment.
Cobra asked excitedly, "Icaram, is it true?Vivi is back?"
Ikaram smiled and nodded, "Yes, Your Majesty!Her Highness the Princess has arrived at the palace."
Cobra was as happy as a child.He held Icarum's hand tightly and said, "Great!Let's go see her quickly!" Then the two of them hurried away from the palace.
Along the way, Cobra kept asking Icarum about Vivi's condition, and Icarum answered each question.They chatted as they arrived at Vivi's room.
Cobra took a deep breath and carefully pushed open the door.Inside, Weiwei was sitting by the window, bathed in sunlight, looking exceptionally beautiful.Seeing Weiwei filled Cobra with joy and relief.
Vivi turned around and saw her father and Icarus standing in the doorway, a smile spreading across her face.She stood up, walked to Cobra, and hugged him.
Cobra gently stroked Vivi's hair, his eyes filled with affection.He said, "Vivian, you're finally back.Daddy missed you so much."
She smiled slightly and said, "Dad, I miss you very much too."
The father and daughter chatted for a while, then she suddenly remembered something.She said, "Dad, this is something Luffy asked me to bring to you.Also, he said that even if Alabasta is no longer under the protection of the World Government in the future, the Straw Hat Pirates will come to its aid as soon as Alabasta is in danger."
Cobra took what Vivi handed him—a flag representing the Straw Hat Pirates.He knew it was Luffy's promise to Vivi and to Alabasta.
Weiwei continued, "Dad, Luffy is a very famous figure on the sea now!His Straw Hat Pirates are also very famous, and he has become one of the Four Emperors of the New World, which means Alabasta is now Luffy's territory."
Cobra, though unsure of the true meaning of the Four Emperors, could guess that Luffy was currently very strong, but that wasn't his concern.He was currently celebrating Vivi's return home.Meanwhile, Luffy, upon arriving at Robin's location, immediately joined the battle, as Robin was participating in a war to liberate a country with the Revolutionary Army."Luffy, what are you doing here?"Seeing his beloved Robin was a pleasant surprise, but now wasn't the time for reminiscing.Just then, Sabo arrived and was also delighted to see Luffy."How about it, Sabo?Do you need my help?" Luffy asked with a smile.Sabo shook his head and said, "No need, Luffy.I can easily handle this kind of battle." With that, Sabo rushed out of the trench and unleashed a Dark Dragon King attack on the opposite city wall.The black dragon roared and charged into the city.Soon, the rebels were swallowed by the darkness, and the people in the city were also affected.
"Oh no!" Robin exclaimed, quickly using her powers to protect the surrounding people.
Seeing this, Luffy immediately joined the battle, fighting alongside Sabo.The two worked together seamlessly and were incredibly strong, quickly routing the rebel army.
Seeing the situation was dire, the rebel leader tried to escape, but was stopped by Luffy and Sabo.In the end, Luffy punched the rebel leader to the ground, knocking him unconscious.