One Piece: Nobody has more Devil Fruits than me.

She wasn't one of those pampered princesses living in the palace; her courage in infiltrating Baroque Works with Icarus proved her bravery.

So he sat down opposite Russell and asked:

"Captain, what did you mean by what you said earlier?"

"What kind of cooperation were we able to achieve before?"

"Besides, Alabasta is a member state of the World Government, and even if things continue like this, it shouldn't be destroyed."

Russell took a swig of strong liquor. "You think you can handle a Shichibukai?"

Vivi said urgently, "The World Government and the Navy are capable! They know this and they certainly won't let it go unchecked..."

"Where's the evidence?"

Weiwei's expression froze.

Yes, but where's the evidence?

“You, you all know…” she said instinctively.

"Us? We're pirates."

Russell burst out laughing. "Do you think the World Government believes us pirates, or a 'hero' who is currently beloved by the people of Alabasta?"

While Russell viewed Crocodile's self-directed and self-acted heroic act as somewhat clumsy, he still achieved his goal.

Furthermore, the Seven Warlords of the Sea is a system established by the World Government to maintain the balance of the seas. Even if they suspect Crocodile's ulterior motives, they wouldn't do something that contradicts their own beliefs.

If Crocodile is like this, will the other Seven Warlords of the Sea also be like this?

Should we still have the Seven Warlords system, which is supposed to balance the Marine Headquarters and the Four Emperors?

Previously, Vivi might have been skeptical of Russell's words, but after years of infiltrating Baroque Works, she has shed her former naiveté.

Not to mention that Alabasta is currently threatened by dancing fans, leading to a nationwide drought.

Robin, standing nearby, remained calm; she and Baroque Works were the masterminds behind it all.

In private, Crocodile had told her about the so-called Utopia Project.

The two also had a mutually beneficial relationship. Crocodile, as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, provided her with protection, while Robin helped him find clues about the ancient weapon Pluton, which was hidden in the Alabasta Kingdom.

"As far as I know, the situation in Alabasta is not optimistic right now. A revolution could break out at any time, and Crocodile will steal the entire country as a hero after the revolution."

Russell wouldn't believe that he didn't learn this technique from Doflamingo.

A clumsy imitation.

Russell actually wanted to see Crocodile succeed. The Nefit family was no ordinary member state; their ancestors could even be linked to Im.

It would be interesting if they discovered the secrets of the Alabasta Kingdom, to the point that the World Government couldn't resist sending someone to kill Crocodile.

In some ways, Old Sha is a really unlucky guy.

"You don't have much time to think about it."

Russell smiled at Vivi, pointing out what she was thinking, "Don't think that just because I want Crocodile's Devil Fruit, I'll help you solve this big problem for free. First of all, you need to understand one thing: I'm a pirate too."

Pirates are driven by self-interest.

Want to get something for free?

"So what are your conditions?"

Vivi stared at Russell with a nervous expression. "Due to the war in recent years, the kingdom doesn't have much money to spare right now."

All she could think of that Russell wanted was money.

“I’m not in a hurry for the money. Alabasta doesn’t have to hand over the Heavenly Gold. We can earn it all back after this is over.”

Russell looked at Vivi and laughed freely, "One of my conditions is the Poneglyphs of Alabasta. Although I said that's not what Nico Robin is looking for, she definitely won't believe it until she sees the real thing."

Nicole Robin, who was standing next to him, paused. It seemed that this man really had her under his control.

“I can agree to these.”

After careful consideration, Weiwei nodded.

The so-called historical texts in Alabasta are actually a scourge that attracts wolves and tigers; they can be taken away without a second thought.

Icarus, standing next to him, opened his mouth but couldn't say anything.

There is no doubt that this princess will become the queen of Alabasta.

This decision made him see the shadow of that king in Vivi.

"anything else?"

Vivi didn't think she needed to think about these things for too long.

"Quite decisive personality, a good candidate to be a pirate."

Russell laughed loudly, "Why be a king? Being a pirate on my ship is not bad either."

This terrified Icarus.

A princess becomes a pirate?

This will cause a huge mess.

The next second, Russell made an even more shocking condition: "From now on, the Kingdom of Alabasta will fly my flag."

"impossible!"

Vivi had considered many conditions Russell might propose, but she never expected them to be so absurd.

Although the Kingdom of Alabasta doesn't know why it doesn't have to pay tribute to the Celestial Dragons like other member states, it is still an important and populous country that openly flies the flag of pirates.

Wouldn't that be tantamount to openly betraying the World Government?

Even if pirates choose to go against the World Government, they can still pack up and head back to sea.

Their royal family has a responsibility to the entire nation!

There are many countries and regions in the New World that fly pirate flags, the most typical of which is undoubtedly Fishman Island. However, it is not a member state of the World Government, and fishmen are also subject to conservative discrimination in this sea, so the World Government doesn't care about this at all.

Moreover, they were flying the banner of one of the Four Emperors.

Even if the World Government cares, are they going to start a war with the Four Emperors?

"What's the rush? I didn't say now."

Russell simply took a sip of his drink while watching the excited Vivi in ​​front of him.

He certainly knew what a significant event it was to have a country like Alabasta fly the pirate flag compared to a small village like Orange Village that the Navy didn't pay much attention to.

"What I want is the future."

"When I need you, Alabasta will fly my flag."

Vivi asked in a deep voice, "When are you talking about the future?"

"Of course, it will be when I want to plunder the whole world."

Russell burst into laughter. "Don't mistake me for one of those pirates obsessed with the One Piece. What I want is this world!"

In other words... will we have to declare war on the World Government?

Weiwei looked completely stunned.

Chapter 97 I'll Take on You All Alone (Please Read On)

Not two days later.

Whiskey Peak.

Cactus Island.

The place is quiet in the early morning, with a thin mist still shrouding the area.

As one of the outer outposts of Baroque Works, this is where bounty hunters gather funds for the workshop's activities.

At the end of the street.

With the sound of crisp footsteps, several people appeared on the streets of the small town.

"You all actually came?"

Seven of the nine chief commanders of the Baroque Works have arrived.

Leading the way was Mr. 3, Gal Dino, holding a coffee cup in his hand, glancing at the group of colleagues behind him whom he had hardly ever seen before.

Especially those two guys who walk like they're on a whirlwind.

Daz Bonis, codenamed Mr. 1, is a very famous assassin, and his partner, Miss Double Finger, is rarely seen.

"They must have all received a message from the vice president. It's quite rare to see everyone gathered at once."

He took a sip of coffee and smacked his lips.

Since joining this organization, I've known that there's a mysterious president above the vice president.

But as mysterious as it may be, who knows just how powerful it is?

Moreover, the organization's goals have always been quite laid-back, with tasks and such being issued by the president's partner, Miss.All Sunday.