One Piece: Kaido the Beast Playing House.

Chapter 589 Vander Decken IX
"Boss, can we really do this? I always feel that those humans' words are not trustworthy."

An anglerfish man said to the person opposite him while fiddling with his small lamp.

"How many times have I told you this! Don't call me Boss! Call me Captain! I am the great Captain Vander Decken IX! Although my Flying Dutchman was seized by those damned Sea Kings, I am still a captain! Just wait and see, after this cooperation, I will definitely get the Flying Dutchman back."

Opposite the anglerfish man, there was a guy who looked very wretched but not too old. He held a wine glass in his hand, crossed his four legs, then raised the wine in the glass and drank it all in one gulp, with a happy expression on his face. Yes, this guy was the pervert behind the future Princess Shirahoshi, the ultimate bootlicker who had not washed his hands for ten years, the captain of the Flying Dutchman who everyone wished would die soon - van der Decken IX.

Of course, because of the current situation on Fishman Island, this guy has naturally become an unstable factor and a target. Even the Flying Dutchman was seized by the Sea King's Army, and his father Vander Decken VIII was killed in the battle. Only he and some clever younger brothers escaped and hid outside for a while before sneaking back. As for the Target Fruit, sorry, it hasn't come into his hands yet. He can still move freely underwater.

"But Boss, no, Captain, I always feel that it's not a good idea to attack our compatriots. Let's not talk about whether we can trick them out. The promises of those guys on land are very strange. They can guarantee us wealth and glory. We can't go to the shore, and if we are discovered, we can't go to Fishman Island. Isn't this a problem? We can't spend all this money. Besides, the money we got from those sunken ships is enough for us to live a life of wealth and glory. There is no need to sell out our compatriots."

The anglerfish man said with a guilty conscience at this moment, although he looked stupid, he was not really stupid. He always felt that the decision made by his new captain was not appropriate. After all, the people of the Flying Dutchman pirate group were working for these people in vain.

"Hahahaha, do you think I'm that stupid, man? No, no, no, you don't understand. My goal is not just to be satisfied with that little bit of money from that group of people. What's money? Are we short of money? No, no, no, we are not short of money. What we want is something else, better things, greater things. Do you know who are behind those scumbags who come to us? The Celestial Dragons! That's right, the Celestial Dragons! The rulers of this world, the most powerful group of people in the world. The World Government is just their private property, and now Fish-Man Island has withdrawn from the ranks of the World Government's member states. This matter makes the World Government very angry, hahahaha."

Vander Decken IX poured himself another glass of wine and said with a laugh.

"I don't understand Captain. What does this have to do with us? We are just pirates. The fights of the people above have nothing to do with us, right?"

The anglerfish people were very confused at the moment. What did all this that Vander Decken IX said have to do with them? They were just pirates?

"Hahahahahaha, my dear old friend, how can your vision be so low? Do you only want to be a little pirate all your life? Don't you have any bigger dreams?"

Vander Decken IX placed his hand on the anglerfish man's shoulder and spoke with a hint of temptation in his tone.

"Bigger dreams? Uh, no."

The anglerfish man shook his head at this moment. He felt that the life in the past, sailing on the seabed and returning to the fishman island from time to time, was quite good. It was a pity that they could not have such fun now. However, with the money he had saved over the years, he could live freely for a long time. As for what to do in the future? There will always be a way out when the time comes. We will talk about it when the time comes.

"No, no, no, old buddy, we can't think like that. We are the Flying Dutchman Pirates! We can have greater things, we can look forward to better things. What do you say, how about the entire Fishman Island? Hahahahaha! We own the entire Fishman Island."

There was a hint of madness on Vander Decken IX's face at this moment, as if he had seen the future. He was sitting in the spacious and bright Dragon King's Palace, with Neptune, the former King of Fishman Island, and Princess Otohime crawling at his feet. By then, he would have supreme power, endless wealth, and the entire ocean would belong to him. He would be the chosen one in this world!
"Ah!? No, Captain, how is this possible? This is Fishman Island!"

The Anglerfish Man was so surprised that he was speechless. He had never imagined that his new captain would play such a big game. At this moment, when they were at their weakest, he actually set his sights on the entire Fishman Island. This was an extravagant thought that their Flying Dutchman Pirates would never dare to have even during their most powerful period!
"That's right, so what? Our family has always been claiming the legend of the Mermaid Princess, but the Mermaid Princess has never appeared. Compared to the Mermaid Princess, the King of Fishman Island is more suitable for me, hahahahahahaha! King Vander Decken IX of Mermaid Island, no no no, it's King Vander Decken of Mermaid Island! The moment I became king, I was no longer the IX, I am the real Vander Decken! Hahahahahaha!" At this moment, Vander Decken IX could no longer be called crazy, but insane. His eyes were full of bloodshot and his sharp teeth seemed to tear a piece of flesh from someone's body. Perhaps it was the Fishman Island in his imagination. At this moment, Vander Decken IX no longer had any reason.

"Well, that Captain, but I still don't understand, how are we going to get Fishman Island? With just a dozen of us, let alone taking Fishman Island, we can't even enter the Dragon King's Palace."

At this moment, the anglerfish man really didn't know how to express his feelings about Vander Decken IX's improper thoughts. He even suspected that Vander Decken IX was possessed by something. Otherwise, it was impossible for a normal person to think of taking over an entire country with such a small number of people.

"No, no, no, my old buddy, you still don't understand. It's true that we can't seize the entire Fish-Man Island with just our number of people. But those Celestial Dragons can, as long as we provide them with enough 'gifts'. Plus, they've always had their eyes on Fish-Man Island. When the time comes, as long as we bring up this matter, they won't refuse. It's even possible that they'll take the initiative to talk to us about this matter without us even bringing it up. Hahahaha, how do you think it is, old buddy? Isn't it great from time to time? We can become the king of this country in the future! Hahahaha!"

Vander Decken IX poured himself another glass of wine and said.

"This, this, this, is this really possible? Those land people are no match for the Sea King's army in the water!"

The anglerfish man still felt that this plan was unreliable and raised objections in a low voice.

"Why, do you feel that I am wrong?"

At this moment, Vander Decken IX's face also darkened. Every time he said something, this guy refuted him. He was simply looking for trouble. This guy was simply the greatest disrespect for his genius ideas! He was the great King Vander Decken!

Well, this guy has been deeply trapped in self-delusion. He hasn't even taken the first step of his plan, but at this moment he thinks he is already a king. It must be said that in self-hypnosis, Vander Decken IX is definitely a rare master in the world. Just like in his original timeline, he believed for decades that what he did was love. It was pure self-hypnosis.

"No, no, no, that's not right, Captain. How could I doubt that you are so wise and great? It's just that I am too stupid to understand your great intentions."

The anglerfish man felt cold all over at this moment. He could feel that Vander Decken IX really had the intention to kill him. As people who grew up together, the anglerfish man knew Vander Decken IX's character very well. He actually just hoped that Vander Decken IX could live well and not fall into false fantasies, but now it seems that this guy has reached the point of no salvation.

"Hmph, that's better. Go away and carry out my plan. Then you will be my left and right ministers, right, hahahahahaha."

Seeing the anglerfish man admit his mistake, Vander Decken IX's expression looked a little better. He waved his hand to let the anglerfish man leave. After all, he was still short of people and couldn't let the anglerfish man die now. What Vander Decken IX didn't see was that when the anglerfish man left, he looked back at him with a hint of despair in his eyes.

(End of this chapter)