One Piece: Nobody has more Devil Fruits than me.

What did this pirate crew do?

The records don't mention it either. That's right, the World Government is hiding things. It concerns the Celestial Dragons, and the world can't know about it.

Colonel Rat quickly calmed down. The East Blue wasn't small; surely he wouldn't be so unlucky as to encounter the so-called Demon Pirates.

Chapter 24 I am a pirate

Cocoa West Village,

This is a village in the East China Sea with a thriving trade. The fruit and vegetable trade here is very prosperous, especially oranges, which are quite popular among nobles.

As a result, a discerning businessman signed a contract with the village.

This is why the villagers of Cocoa Village can barely survive while the evil dragon gang collects exorbitant protection fees here.

However, the evil dragon gang completely disregarded the contract after accepting protection money, and even exhibited serious racial discrimination. If you were to encounter that group of fishmen, you might lose your life if you were not careful.

Twenty villages, including Cocoyasi Village, are all the territory of that group of fishmen. The so-called navy is completely in cahoots with them.

However, in recent months, as the village's trade volume has entered a slump, they are almost out of money to pay protection fees.

If the evil dragon gang doesn't receive the money, they really will kill people.

"Don't worry, Nokiko, these days will be over soon. I can buy Cocoyasi Village from Arlong and the others."

In front of the orange shop, Nami held an orange in her hand and smiled at her older sister.

After so many years as a pirate thief, plus the recent windfall from Buggy the Clown's treasure, he has enough money.

Buying Cocoyasi Village for 100 million berries has always been her dream.

Nojiko hesitated, but she probably knew what Nami was doing.

But she was very worried about doing business with that group.

Would a racist fishman really be willing to make this kind of deal with Nami?

With a smile, Nami prepared to dig out all the money she had saved.

"I hope nothing bad happens..."

Noki looked up at the sky, which was overcast and looked like it was about to rain.

Just then, a flurry of panicked voices came from the distance.

Immediately afterwards, Nojiko saw the Marines in uniforms filing in.

"You're the thief named Nami, right? According to our investigation, you've hidden all the money you stole from the pirates?"

"Our government is going to confiscate all the property you stole."

Colonel Mouse spoke in a grand and dignified manner.

This is the fastest way to make money! Cooperating with that evil dragon was definitely the right thing to do.

"To find a thief to gain points when you don't have the courage to fight pirates, that's really something."

Nami made a sarcastic remark, but found that Colonel Rat remained unmoved. Her face turned cold. "I am a member of Arlong's gang. If you touch me, they will not stand idly by."

Colonel Rat ignored Nami's threats and ordered his men to search the orange grove for his 100 million Berries!

Nojiko also realized that this marine was actually in cahoots with Arlong and his gang.

"No, Nami, they have guns..."

Seeing that Nami was about to attack the marines, Nojiko quickly pulled her back.

"I will not allow them to lay a hand on Bellemere's orange grove!"

Nami angrily said, holding a wooden stick.

But just then, a muffled clap of thunder boomed in the dark sky in the distance. No, it wasn't thunder, but the sound of artillery shells.

"What, what is that?"

From the Orange House, you can see the sea. Ships appear on the sea, one of them is enormous, and the other seems to be a naval ship... and then, they are crushed.

......

"We've found out that this group of navy personnel is from the 77th Branch. They came to suppress the Arlong gang, but they ended up getting beaten up like this."

Ella stood next to Russell, looking at the disheveled navy crew, and said.

"Oh, it seems those merfolk are quite powerful."

Russell nodded and said to Bucky, "Just a quick sweep; our main target is that 100 million Berries."

Since Colonel Rat invited him, there was no reason for him not to come.

One hundred million berries is not a small amount.

"Received, Captain."

Bucky said to Russell, "I've wanted to come here for a while, but I heard it's the territory of the Dragon Gang, so I gave up."

Some places in the East China Sea are quite famous, such as the fruit and vegetable trade in Cocoa West Village. Compared to Pakistan's previous territory, this kind of place is much better.

If we occupy this place and make some minor modifications, we can develop trade continuously, which is what is known as making money while lying down.

Unfortunately, the good spots were occupied by the fishmen. Bucky had lived in the New World before, so he knew that the fishmen were troublesome, and therefore he did not choose to start a war with them.

Russell turned to Bucky and asked, "Oh, what are your thoughts on this place?"

So Bucky shared his thoughts.

"That's quite an idea, not bad, you have a good business sense." Russell nodded.

Could this be the prototype of the Cross Society?

Pirates can rob from places like the four seas and even the Grand Line, but they can't survive by robbing in the New World. Most of the area is the territory of the Sea Emperors. Why would you rob the Sea Emperors' territory?

That means war has broken out.

Therefore, most pirates who go to the New World either choose to join the ranks of the Four Emperors or choose to take their heads.

As for the Four Emperors, they could also use the opportunity to display their fame by collecting protection fees from towns or kingdoms that flew their flags.

For example, the Whitebeard Pirates protected many places in the New World, and received a steady stream of financial support from them.

Russell also became interested; developing their own territory is an irresistible temptation for pirates.

If this place is truly worth developing, as Bucky says.

Just then, Ella suddenly said, "Russell, there are naval ships docked at the port."

"Ok?"

Russell approached Ella and looked in the direction she pointed. Sure enough, he saw a naval warship with a flag that looked like...

Navy Sixteenth Division?

"Hahaha, it seems we've come at the right time! One hundred million Berries! I can't wait!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Russell had already flown out at great speed, gliding through the air before speeding toward the warship.

Bucky and his crew were used to it, and they wanted to learn the move, but their talent was simply too dull, and even under Russell's tutelage, they were always pushing the limits of human ability.

"what is that?"

A navy officer who remained on the warship looked up and saw a dark figure flying rapidly toward them.

"A human figure, it's a human figure."

"Are you hallucinating? How could there be a person on this vast ocean?"

The next second, Russell had already climbed onto the deck.

"Hey, where's your rat colonel?"

Russell looked at the group of navy soldiers, who looked like scattered soldiers, some of whom were crawling on the ground in fear, and couldn't help but shake his head.

Without comparison, there is no harm; the navy of the four seas is far too weak.

Upon hearing the name "Colonel Rat," a lieutenant, barely suppressing his fear, asked, "Who...who are you?"

This was the first time he had ever seen someone fly so far across the sea!

"Your Colonel Rat invited me here, but he's not here?" Russell retorted.

"You, you are Brigadier General White?"

Russell grinned. "No, I'm a pirate."

Chapter 25 Hand Over All the Money

"You're the only one called Rat?"

Russell looked at the navy men who had just returned to the port carrying large and small boxes. The leader at the front wore a rat hat and had a small mustache.

He had a shifty, rat-like appearance.

"Who are you?!" Rat rushed over in a panic, only to find that none of his men left on the warship could stand up.

He actually dared to attack the navy?!