One Piece: Nobody has more Devil Fruits than me.

"So, I want you to invest,"

Nojiko said firmly, "Without the exploitation of the Arlong Pirates, I can run the village well. With connections and resources, the industrial chain can expand rapidly."

"With enough funds, I can triple the profits of Cocoyasi Village within a year."

Russell squinted at Nojiko, "Why should I believe you?"

You think you can do it just because you say so?

You also need to give me a project proposal before you can work on a project.

Nojiko, seemingly oblivious to whether she understood, gripped Russell's hand while staring into the two murderous gazes. "Captain, I can discuss the specifics with you privately..."

Chapter 29 The Goal is the Stars and the Sea

Earning 100,000 a month and handing over 100,000 is completely different from earning 1 million a month and handing over 300,000.

So those fishmen are short-sighted, their minds filled with nothing but racial discrimination; no wonder they can't become capitalists.

Once a pirate crew expands to a certain size, it no longer needs to rob everywhere; instead, it can focus on developing its own territory and simply wait for the other party to hand over money each month.

Having the other party display your flag can also boost your reputation.

The Four Emperors in the New World each have their own territory, protected by their own pirate flags. Kaido's Wano Country and Big Mom's Whole Cake Island are examples of this logic.

Nojiko wanted Cocoyasi Village to fly the pirate flag and accept the protection of the Devil Pirates.

She finally understood that the so-called protection of the navy was far less effective than that of pirates. They really thought this was their territory, and all they had to do was pay protection money.

Of course, this doesn't apply to pirate crews like Arlong's.

Moreover, the village really needs a sum of money right now.

Russell seemed somewhat interested, lifting the woman's chin. "You can make money for me?"

Forget about all that nonsense, anything that makes money is good.

Nojiko's body stiffened slightly, but a charming smile appeared on her face. "If the captain doesn't believe me, I can show you the evidence."

Her body leaned slightly forward, and the collar of her dress opened a little unintentionally, revealing the beautiful curve of her collarbone.

Yes, she seems well-prepared, with light makeup on her face.

Russell asked, "Is this the first time you've done something like this?"

Noki nodded subconsciously.

Then she felt dizzy as Russell hoisted her onto his shoulder.

Russell patted the wave and saw layers of soft, yet not delicate, waves.

It feels very good.

“Great, let’s go take a look at your proposal.”

Russell said, "Ella, I'm leaving this to you."

Ella pursed her lips, and the two quickly disappeared from sight. She glanced at Bucky beside her, swung the chain, and asked, "Shall we practice?"

Bucky: "......"

The captain said he was handing you over to eat, not to train you!

“Boss Ella, the banquet is still going on, isn’t this inappropriate?” Bucky shook his head vigorously.

If you want to do it, go join yourself!

Why are you taking your anger out on me?

......

Once you start sailing a boat, you'll likely do it again.

The room was shaking violently, like a storm was brewing. As the atmosphere gradually calmed down, only Nokiko's slightly tense demeanor remained.

"A good plan. With investment, it should be able to make money quickly."

Russell held a business plan in his hand, turned to the last page, and said, "But with your method, it will take me two years to break even? No way, that's too slow."

Nochiko tried to turn around, but Russell held her back.

They rejected it while I was still eating.

Is this man planning to take advantage of you and then leave?

Then she heard Russell say, “One village, Cocoyasi, is not enough.”

Nokiko froze, turned her head, and her face had a kind of dazed beauty about it.

"what do you mean?"

"The territory of the Arlong Pirates has been completely taken over by my Demon Pirates!"

Russell said with great enthusiasm, "Have my flags fly over all those villages, and you will be in charge of their management."

Industrial integration forms an industrial chain.

This is much better than a whole village making money for him.

"Are you going to stay?" Nojiko asked in surprise.

Russell had great ambitions.

Especially after what just happened, she has more authority to speak on this matter. She is definitely not like the evil dragon's gang, willing to stay in a place like the East Sea.

This kind of man's goal is the stars and the sea.

"Heh, of course not."

For Russell, the East China Sea was a testing ground; the final location would definitely be the New World.

However, during a voyage, one can also choose a suitable place as one's own territory.

After that, both talent and capital can be continuously acquired within their own territory.

“But… I’m confident in Cocoyasi Village, but what about the other villages after you leave?” Noki said in a low voice, “They might not be willing to continue to obey.”

Russell grinned arrogantly, squeezing Nojiko's little hand. "I'll make them want to."

When a pirate flag symbolizes absolute power, it is a lifesaver for places that lack a sense of security. Who wouldn't want that?

What he needs to do is...

Gain unparalleled prestige!

To make them willingly accept protection, or even, like Nojiko now, actively request protection.

Isn't this the same tactic used by the so-called member states of the world government?

Otherwise, why would the world's allied nations hand over celestial gold to the Celestial Dragons?

Russell didn't ask them to pay as much as the money in the sky.

Noki blushed; she could now feel the man's heroic ambition all too well.

Just a moment later, she couldn't help but whisper her request:

"I...I'm tired, can I sit down for a while?"

"Ok?"

Russell raised an eyebrow and said, "It's only been half an hour. Hang in there a little longer, or you'll be running yourself ragged with work."

If your business plan doesn't achieve the expected returns, you know what the consequences will be, right?

Nokiko bit her lower lip, looking somewhat aggrieved.

But this is the path she chose, and she will grit her teeth and keep going.

If the village goes bankrupt due to a lack of investment, the villagers will suffer from famine or even have to go to sea to become pirates.

For ordinary people to go to sea and become pirates is no different from sending themselves to their deaths.

.....

When Nami groggily woke up, she felt a chill run down her spine upon seeing the snake mother so close to her.

Then she realized that neither Norgigo nor Russell were there.

She immediately became anxious, "Where are they?"

The snake mother glanced at her, then continued drinking and eating meat; she hadn't yet learned to speak.

"Perhaps they're discussing something in that woman's room," Ella said coldly.

Upon hearing this, Nami immediately looked anxious.

She knew that Nochiko and she had the same goal.

But those are pirates! Apart from the Arlong Pirates, Nojiko has never had any dealings with pirates before.

Noticing that the two people didn't intend to stop her, Nami quickly left, though she didn't know why she was a little out of breath and her face was flushed.

"Hey, is your snake venom completely neutralized?" Ella asked the snake mother.

“mei…” the snake mother uttered this syllable.