One Piece: Nobody has more Devil Fruits than me.

Ella raised an eyebrow, a hint of schadenfreude in her expression.

Who knows, that woman might cause trouble.

She's happy to be able to cause Russell a little trouble.

If there's no way to cause trouble, and we already have one, then having two won't make much difference.

just,

Ella touched her chest with both hands, feeling somewhat deflated.

Could it be that Russell wasn't interested in her because of this?

Otherwise, there's no reason why he would choose that woman.

Chapter 30: Making a Name Resound Throughout the East China Sea

News of the Arlong Pirates' annihilation spread rapidly throughout the villages surrounding the area.

The more than twenty villages surrounding Cocoyasi Village, who had long suffered under the oppression of those pirates, burst into tears of joy upon hearing this.

However, after hearing that the one who destroyed the enemy was another, even more powerful pirate, he became uneasy again.

Who knows if it will turn into an even more ferocious Evil Dragon Pirates?

"We're out of money. If we have to pay protection money like the Arlong Pirates, we'll be forced to go to sea and become pirates..."

In a village in the Konom Islands, Luchard watched helplessly as the once prosperous village became as lifeless as it is now.

All the money they earned was taken by the Arlong Pirates; it was truly remarkable that they survived.

There is no hope in life.

"They might leave soon. Powerful pirates all aspire to places like the Grand Line."

His wife, standing nearby, offered a consolation, then gave a bitter smile, "Even if they want more money, we don't have any. Besides, the harvest in the surrounding villages isn't good either, and everyone is wondering whether they should go out to sea anymore."

Going to sea means becoming a pirate.

For ordinary people who have no power, it would be a catastrophe.

"I wonder how the village chief is doing. I heard he was taken away by those pirates."

Luchard was very worried; this was not good news.

Just then, the village chief, who had been taken away by the pirates, returned with some good news.

"What? They're going to give us money?"

Luchard thought the village chief was senile; how could pirates possibly give money willingly?

Those who don't steal money aren't pirates.

It wasn't until the village chief mumbled an explanation that Luchard finally understood.

It turns out that the other party, like the Arlong Pirates, was also there to collect protection money. The only difference was that they only took half of the profits, using the remaining 30% to repay loans and expand their operations, and giving the remaining 20% ​​to the villagers.

Are they pirates?

Such a thought involuntarily popped into Luchard's mind.

Compared to the Arlong Pirates taking all their earnings, that's practically godlike!

......

Cocoa West Village.

in the room.

"Um......"

Nami woke up on Nojiko's soft bed. When she was younger, she used to enjoy talking with her sister by candlelight late into the night, but this time she felt like her whole body was falling apart, and that deep-seated feeling was slowly fading away.

Where is he?!

Nami suddenly remembered the man who had ravaged her the night before.

"I just woke up too... They should be in the village now."

Noki sighed, picked up a thin veil and draped it over her shoulders. Noticing the delicate bloodstains on it, she couldn't help but ask, "What were you doing coming in yesterday?"

The sudden intrusion nearly scared the pants off Noki.

I already had very little strength, so I just collapsed onto the bed.

“I’ve already talked to him, what are you doing suddenly barging in?” Nojiko covered her forehead.

She even saw Nami question Russell, and the result was, of course, unsurprising.

Nojiko spoke softly back then, and it seemed that her words were stimulating to the man, so he could only close his eyes.

"I...I don't know either..."

Nami bit her lower lip, her eyes sparkling. Yesterday, that man hadn't shown her any mercy.

But at least the goal was achieved.

The village still has money and can develop.

"Damn it, that was originally my 100 million Berries!" Nami said indignantly.

“But he’s a pirate.” Nojiko sighed.

It's fortunate that the other party wasn't the kind of pirate who would just steal and run.

Nami asked with some dissatisfaction, "Were you planning to sacrifice yourself from the very beginning?"

"Didn't you also join the Arlong Pirates for the sake of everyone in the village?"

Seeing Nami's stunned expression, Noji flicked her hair and continued, "Everyone in the village knows what you're doing, and besides, it's not exactly a self-sacrifice..."

She stretched, her beautiful figure displayed perfectly in the morning light. "At least that man didn't feel too bad to me, and he made me feel comfortable... It's even better that you didn't come."

Russell's appearance is quite good, at least pleasing to the eye for Nojiko, and Nami even offered him a buy-one-get-one-free deal.

We've really lost a lot of money.

The two women dressed in silence. They were already the closest of friends, and now that they were even more intimate, Nami had unknowingly ended up on top of Nojiko yesterday.

Nochiko remembered a question Russell had asked her last night.

"Do you want to board Russell's ship?"

"Are you kidding me!"

Nami's face immediately turned red. "Once is enough. Why should there be a second time? How does it mean that once you've slept with someone, you're his?

Nojiko said helplessly, "I was talking about how he invited you to join his pirate ship."

Nami then realized what was happening and pouted, "I don't want it either."

Nojiko didn't press for the reason. Actually, joining Russell's ship was a good choice for Nami to fulfill her dream.

That kind of man could definitely go to any sea in the world and have Nami draw up a nautical chart for the entire world.

.......

Cocoa West Village.

Local civilians kept carrying large and small bags over, and some even sincerely thanked Russell.

"Are these guys crazy?" Russell turned to Ella beside him. "We're pirates, aren't we?"

“That’s because they’re able to survive,” Ella said.

Wherever they went, they needed to replenish their supplies of water, food, salt, gunpowder, and so on. The pirates on the ship even provided some services, which were like a spring in the desert for the villagers who were already poor.

Moreover, according to the business plan discussed by Russell and Norgi, they can take the loan from here after signing the contract.

Damn it, how come pirates who act as loan sharks are now considered good guys?

Russell's lips twitched slightly.

Well, if both borrowers and lenders are happy, then isn't that a win-win situation?

According to the plan, the investment should be recouped within a year.

Nogiko, that woman, does indeed have a remarkable talent for business.

Russell smiled and asked, "Ella, is our pirate flag ready?"

Ella nodded and said, "There are some skilled artisans in this village. According to your idea, we can make a batch of pirate flags very soon."

At that time, this sea area will be under the protection of the Demon Pirates!

Russell grinned, "Before we leave, we need to say hello to some guys and let the East China Sea know our reputation!"

The Arlong Pirates, with only half his bounty, were able to dominate a sea area for ten years, so the Demon Pirates could certainly do it even better.

But they will be leaving the East China Sea afterward.

Russell didn't want to see some foolish pirates disturbing his treasure trove.

It will take him some time to establish himself in the New World and travel back and forth between the Grand Line and the East Blue.

Therefore, he wanted to make his name resound throughout the East China Sea before entering the Grand Line.