Chapter 119 Water Source Pn

  Erumalu, located on the southwest coast of the Abasta Kingdom, downstream of the Sandora River, is known as the "Green City."

  It has always been the economic center of southern Abasta.

  After dinner, Smoker and his group went out for a stroll to experience the local customs.

  It was already afternoon, but there were still many shops and tourists on the street.

  Many people in various outfits led camels, trading local specialties.

  Although it looked like a bustling commercial scene, Smoker keenly observed that

  many people had a look of worry in their eyes, a feeling of hopelessness.

  "Pell, what's going on? Everyone here seems so lifeless..."

  Pell sighed: "Follow me..."

  They followed Pell to a high building, overlooking the west side of Erumalu, and immediately gasped.

  On the west side of the city, many houses were abandoned, and the streets were buried in sand.

  "Erumalu used to be a beautiful and vibrant city."

  "Because it's close to the sea and the Sandora River, the climate is quite good, so it developed into a trading city."

  "Since the drought three years ago, there hasn't been a drop of rain. The oases have receded, and the city has gradually been eroded by sand..."

  "If this continues, I don't know how long Erumalu can st..."

  [Three years without rain...]

  Smoker had a hunch; it was probably Crocodile's doing...

  Although he can use the Sand-Sand Fruit to change the terrain and block rivers without anyone noticing, gradually drying up the water veins.

  But Abasta is a huge country after all. To completely change the national climate without being noticed, he can only erode the water sources little by little.

  In the original story, Crocodile used this method to slowly destroy Erumalu.

  Even their destination this time—Yuba—was almost destroyed.

  That's right, the location of the human auction has changed. It's no longer in Rainbase, but in Yuba.

  It's said to be King Cobra's doing...

  Smoker looked at the setting sun.

  "Never mind, it's getting te, let's go back..."

  With that, he turned and walked towards the inn, Sanai and Pell quickly following.

  Night fell.

  Smoker quietly got up and flew out the window.

  Dance Powder doesn't eliminate rain; it makes rain condense elsewhere.

  To destroy Erumalu, the best way is to burn Dance Powder in the surrounding desert, wasting precious rainwater.

  To steal rainwater for three consecutive years, a considerable amount of Dance Powder is needed.

  In other words, there must be a huge Dance Powder warehouse nearby!!

  There's not much information about this warehouse in the original story.

  But he knew there was a Baroque Works stronghold—the Spider Cafe—dozens of kilometers northwest of Erumalu.

  There should be clues here,

  Otherwise, Crocodile wouldn't have built a cafe here for no reason...

  Although he didn't know the exact location, it didn't matter.

  The lights in the night were very conspicuous, visible even from dozens of kilometers away...

  Soon, Smoker spotted a light and accelerated towards it.

  Inside the Spider Cafe.

  Po was listening to music while brewing coffee.

  Babe was sitting quietly, staring bnkly, with a dog-headed rocket uncher next to him.

  Dorothy was eating pastries with gusto.

  "Tap tap tap!"

  Suddenly, a knock came from the door.

  The three of them were startled and stopped what they were doing.

  Po frowned: "Come in! The door's not locked!!"

  Smoker opened the door and walked in.

  "A coffee shop in the desert... I didn't expect it to be decorated so warmly."

  Po walked forward with a smile.

  "You ftter us, sir. What would you like to order?!"

  "No need..."

  Smoker lit a cigar and took a puff.

  "A Baroque coffee shop isn't suitable for entertaining a Marine like me..."

  As soon as he finished speaking, a gust of wind came from behind him.

  Babe, who would ter swing a giant bat, smashed it towards the back of his head.

  "Iron Body..."

  With a "cng," the bat hit Smoker's arm, unable to move it at all. Instead, the bat bent directly.

  "What?!"

  Before he could react, Smoker pierced his throat with a finger pistol.

  Babe's eyes widened, and he fell to the ground with a thud, blood staining the floor red.

  Po and Dorothy were dumbfounded.

  "Impossible!"

  "Partner!!"

  Smoker said calmly: "You two talk a lot, so I'll start by asking you..."

  Early the next morning.

  Pell woke up and went to find Smoker.

  "Morning, Smoker-dono..."

  Smoker nodded and threw him a bag.

  "What's this?!" Pell opened it and suddenly excimed, "An evil..."

  Then, realizing what he had said, he quickly shut his mouth.

  Inside the bag was an obvious Devil Fruit.

  "Smoker-sama, this is..."

  "A Zoan-type Mole-Mole Fruit. The user can transform into a mole and easily dig tunnels."

  "If it's not raining from the sky, think of ways to find groundwater! Water solutions aren't necessarily from above! Consider this fruit a small gift to thank Abasta for its warm hospitality!"

  Pell trembled with excitement: "Thank you so much! Smoker-sama!!"

  ...

  Rainbase, in a secret room.

  Suddenly, a low roar sounded.

  "Damn it! First Whiskey Peak, now the Spider Cafe, what the hell is going on!!!"

  "Igaram, send someone to investigate immediately!!"

  "Yes, Boss..."

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