Starting with the Uchiha clan, they began cultivating demonic arts.

Chapter 229 Princess Vivi's Decision

Although the bounty hunters were numerous and escaped quickly, it didn't matter much to Uchiha Touyu. If it weren't for the need to better absorb blood energy, he could have wiped out the entire group of bounty hunters with just a few flying slashes.

Although most of the hundreds of bounty hunters were of average strength, only at the level of a million or two million pirates, their combined energy was enough for Uchiha Touyu to do a lot of things.

Uchiha Touyu's Observation Haki enveloped the entire island, so no matter where the bounty hunters fled, it was only a matter of them dying a few minutes later.

"Ugh!!"

"No, have mercy!!"

"I'll fight you to the death!!"

The piercing screams, the terrified pleas for mercy, and the angry cries of despair echoed across Whiskey Hill for more than ten minutes before gradually subsiding.

When Uchiha Touyu came out again, although there was not a trace of blood on his body, Nami, Princess Vivi and the others seemed to smell an overwhelming stench of blood.

Seeing the bounty hunters who had died tragically and turned into dried corpses, Princess Vivi and Nami were so frightened that they almost hugged each other. The others were also trembling and did not dare to look up at Uchiha Touyu.

"Dispose of all these mummified corpses on the island! Although I have drained all the blood, the remaining bodies could still cause a plague."

"Tsk, after all, it can only exert the effect of the entry-level blood nerve. It can't truly destroy the evidence; it can only absorb the essence of the blood."

"Okay...okay...I'll get right on it!"

Without a word, the man with the curly hair agreed like a yes-man, and rushed off to clean up the mess. Mr. 9 and the muscular woman exchanged a glance and said cautiously:

"Let's both go help... let's go help right now!"

After saying that, the two of them ran away as if they were being chased by a dog.

"Tsk...the killing intent is leaking out a bit!"

Uchiha Touyu glanced at the group. Although his killing spree just now looked frightening, it was actually commonplace in the pirate world and not something to be afraid of.

At most, everyone was drained into dried corpses, which is why it looks a bit horrifying. However, the people of the Grand Line are very knowledgeable. For example, Shacroft often drains his enemies into dried corpses, but that doesn't stop him from being the guardian deity of Alabasta.

The reason why Princess Vivi, Nami, and the others looked extremely frightened was because Uchiha Touyu had not properly concealed the remaining aura of his Blood Nerve. In addition, the Third Generation Kitetsu, which was flashing with a dark red light in his hand, was also a major reason.

The Third Generation Kitetsu and the aura of destruction are a perfect match, so while Uchiha Touyu still had the power of the Blood Nerve, he also used the souls of those bounty hunters to strengthen the Third Generation Kitetsu. Now, the strength of the Third Generation Kitetsu is in no way inferior to the 21 Great Grade Swords.

Moreover, the Sandai Kitetsu, as a cursed sword, has even greater potential than the Kusanagi Sword in the ninja world, and should be able to be further enhanced in the future.

However, it was precisely because the Third Generation Kitetsu had been strengthened that its sharp and bloodthirsty aura could not be concealed at all, and was even more intense than the aura on Uchiha Tou. This is why these people could not withstand it and were so timid.

As Princess Vivi sheathed the Sandai Kitetsu, the stench of blood in the air lessened considerably, and she finally came to her senses.

"Impressive... You actually wiped them all out. But won't this alert the enemy? Baroque Works will definitely find out!"

"It doesn't matter... anyway, even the ordinary agents of Baroque Works are no match for me."

Uchiha Touyu said calmly, in fact, thanks to the killing over the past ten minutes, the Blood Nerve Power was constantly circulating and transforming before it dissipated, and his Asura Body was one step closer to being formed, and his physical strength increased once again.

With the added hard training he's undergone, even if he can't win against Shackleton, he should be able to escape unscathed.

Moreover... Armament Haki can only be honed better through combat. Even though Uchiha Tou's Armament Haki has begun to change under the influence of the Blood Nerve, it only affects its function.

For example, Armament Haki can also have a certain ability to absorb blood, and it can be integrated into the blood and flesh of the body to strengthen the physique. However, this is ultimately a difference in usage. In terms of training, the rules of the One Piece world must still be followed.

What are the rules for cultivating Haki in the world of One Piece? It's all about battle! Putting aside Observation Haki, both Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki can only become stronger through constant battles and clashes. Uchiha Touyu is now feeling that he has reached a bottleneck in his Armament Haki cultivation and needs a thoroughly enjoyable battle.

In fact, Uchiha Tou knew very well that Princess Vivi said this in order to put him against Shacrokfal.

However, although Uchiha Touyu had already chosen Shakurokfal as his whetstone, he couldn't just rush into a deal. He would only act when the other party begged him.

"Alright, we've killed most of them. Let's pack up and head to Alabasta! Princess Vivi, I'd appreciate it if you could give me some Log Pose."

Princess Vivi forced a smile, nodded, and silently walked to the side to ponder what bargaining chips she still had to retain this powerful fighter.

Whiskey Peak Island isn't very big, and the corpses were quickly cleared away. After being drained of blood, the corpses were much lighter, making them easier to handle.

After the bodies were burned, it was evening. Uchiha Hiyu and the others decided to stay there for the night and set sail for Alabasta the next day.

Although almost everyone on the island is dead, the people in the pirate world don't care, and the houses on the island are still habitable.

Uchiha Touyu immediately chose the largest and most luxurious house and moved in, while the others also chose their own rooms.

At night, Uchiha Touyu suddenly opened his eyes and looked up at the door.

The door was quietly opened, and a blue-haired head peeked in, glanced around the room, and then his gaze met that of Uchiha Tou, who was sitting on the bed.

With a click, her head slammed back in, and the door closed. About half a minute later, the door opened again, and Princess Vivi, biting her lower lip, quietly walked in.

"Is there something you need, Princess Vivi?"

Uchiha Touyu looked the princess up and down. Her attire was different from that during the day. She wore a white dress with long blue hair and a beautiful, unadorned face. To be honest, she was much prettier than when she was a delinquent.

Princess Vivi lowered her head and remained silent for a moment before raising it, her face flushed and her voice trembling slightly:

"Mr. Uchiha Tou... could I be considered as payment for defeating Baroque Works...?"

Uchiha Touyu stroked his chin, and said with some confusion:

"If I'm not mistaken, Princess Vivi, you are the sole heir to the Kingdom of Alabasta!"

"Are you offering yourself as payment because you're planning to give me the entire Kingdom of Alabasta? Frankly, that's too high a price to pay. I don't understand why you'd do that."

To say that Princess Vivi is equivalent to the Kingdom of Alabasta is no exaggeration. To be honest, if Shaklockfar had the looks and age of Cavendish, he would probably have chosen a much easier way to steal the Kingdom of Alabasta.

But there's nothing he can do; after all, he's a middle-aged man with a gangster-like appearance. The possibility of him inheriting the kingdom by living off a woman has long been ruled out.

Princess Vivi took a long breath and said:

"Baroque Works used dancing powder to bring about a prolonged drought in their attempt to seize Alabasta, killing countless people. The country must not be handed over to them under any circumstances!"

"In comparison, Mr. Feiyu doesn't seem to have much interest in power, does he? Otherwise, he wouldn't have just taken two people and gone out to sea."

"At least with your strength, Mr. Feiyu, if you really wanted power, it should be an easy thing for you."

With his current performance, Uchiha Touya could be considered a top-tier fighter even in the first half of the Grand Line. Wouldn't he be able to kill indiscriminately in places like the Four Seas? If he really wanted power, he could easily obtain it. Why bother coming to the Grand Line?

"Mr. Feiyu, it would be best if you could govern Alabasta well, but if you are not interested in Alabasta, then as long as you do not harm the people of Alabasta, there is really no problem."

At this point, Princess Vivi looked at Uchiha Touyu with expectant eyes. Uchiha Touyu thought for a moment and understood her thoughts.

He has no desire for power and even if he gains Alabasta, he will not interfere in the country's internal affairs. On the contrary, given his strength, Alabasta can be considered a powerful backer.

Even if Princess Vivi doesn't know much about her current strength, Uchiha Tou's performance in front of her is already close to that of a Marine Vice Admiral. This kind of strength is already top-tier in the first half of the Grand Line, and at least protecting the peace of Alabasta is definitely not a problem.

From this perspective, Uchiha Touyu has gained the support of a nation, Alabasta has gained a guardian deity, and the chances of driving away Shacrocodile have greatly increased. Apart from Princess Vivi's own sacrifice, there has been no other loss.

"Okay... I have to admit, I simply couldn't refuse the price you offered."

Uchiha Touyu spoke calmly, saying he couldn't refuse, but his expression remained indifferent. This left Princess Vivi somewhat stunned.

I'm not that charming, am I? It should be obvious what it means to come looking for me in the middle of the night. Why is the other person still so calm?

In reality, Uchiha Touya didn't make any moves because this body wasn't his original form, and he was still somewhat wary of that.

However, Alabasta could indeed provide Uchiha Touyu with a decent identity, so there was no problem in accepting it first. At worst, he could be a fiancé for now, as he had considerable trust in the Alabasta royal family's reputation.

When his true form arrives, he can discuss other matters. In any case, due to the modification of the Blood Nerve, Uchiha Touyu's current body looks very similar to his original form, so no one will mistake him for someone else. He can then enjoy this princess.

"I agree to your terms. It's getting late, you should go back and rest!"

"Ah...this..."

"Or do you want to sleep with me right now? While you are indeed very beautiful, you're still a bit young. Let's talk about this in a couple of years!"

"I...I understand, I'll go now!"

Princess Vivi blushed. She had already exhausted all her courage to find Uchiha Touyu's room alone late at night. Now, being teased by Uchiha Touyu like this, she panicked and fled in panic.

Uchiha Touya yawned, turned around, and went back to bed to sleep.

The next morning, when Princess Vivi came out of her room and saw Uchiha Tou, her face was still flushed and she looked away. Most people in the One Piece world were oblivious and didn't notice anything wrong, but Nami felt that something was amiss.

As the ship sailed towards Alabasta, Nami leaned closer to Uchiha Tou and asked, "Hey, Captain, what happened between you and that princess? The way she's looking at you is weird!"

"Oh, it's nothing. It's just that she's my fiancée now, and it's always a little embarrassing to look at your fiancé!"

"Oh, I see..."

Nami nodded, then suddenly realized what she meant, her face filled with shock, her mouth agape:

"What did you say! Captain? Princess Vivi... Princess Vivi is your fiancée? What... what's going on? How come I didn't know about this!"

"This was only confirmed last night. Princess Vivi found me and is willing to use herself as a price to let us help her deal with Baroque Works."

"Hey, Captain, aren't you going to discuss this with me first?"

"What do I need to discuss with you? Why should I need to discuss my marriage with you?"

"Didn't you say you'd take me on a tour of the Grand Line? You can't just trick me into going there and becoming king right away!"

"Don't worry, I'm just your fiancé right now. It's not too late for me to come back after we've traveled the entire Grand Line."

Nami left looking somewhat troubled. A moment later, Princess Vivi appeared beside Uchiha Touyu, her face filled with unease, and asked:

"Um...did I make Nami angry?"

"It's alright. After we take down Shaklockfar, just give her a little treasure, and she'll be overjoyed immediately."

Uchiha Touyu said nonchalantly. He knew this little thief cat too well. This guy was the kind of person who could earn 100,000 Berries just by glancing at him as a perk.

(End of this chapter)