The Great Voyage Begins with the Celestial Dragons

"One of the world's most esteemed Celestial Dragons, the head of the Donquixote Family, the president of the Donquixote Trading Company, a world-renowned figure who executed the legendary pirate Shiki in the East Blue... Are you members of the Donquixote Family?"

The mere mention of Luther's name brought all of them to mind.

At that moment, all she felt was regret.

How could she have been so bewitched? How could she have chosen the Don Quixote family's power as her target for theft? Wasn't she just courting death?

It's all Karina's fault, otherwise she wouldn't have even touched the warship.

Most importantly, in the end she didn't get the money, and she was arrested. She truly lost both her money and her life.

"Even though you can't understand, let me introduce myself."

Uta's lips curled up slightly, as if he understood where the slight sense of satisfaction that the other family members felt when revealing their identities came from.

She straightened herself slightly, looked calmly at Nami, and said, word by word:

"My name is Uta, a Level 5 Director of the Donquixote Family Inner Court, the 7th Heavenly Blade under Luther, and the Steward of the Donquixote Palace on Mermaid Island!"

"what..."

Nami's eyes widened as she listened. Although she didn't quite understand what they were saying, it sounded very sophisticated.

However, upon closer reflection, Nami felt a little strange.

She had initially assumed that Uta was Luther's daughter or some other blood relative, but now it sounded more like a housekeeper's job.

and many more...

Nami's expression stiffened slightly as she recalled Uta's various forms of address.

"Lord Uta, are Mermaid Island and Fishman Island the same place?"

She's become somewhat merman-sensitive, especially as they get closer to Cocoyasi Village.

However, she addressed Uta with even greater respect.

No, that's not true.

Uta glanced at Nami and said casually:

"You should know that fish-men and mermaids are not the same kind of creature. And for some reason, they are now more like mortal enemies."

Despite Otohime's establishment of the Mermaid Kingdom, which is now thriving, her relationship with Fishman Island has plummeted.

Having personally destroyed Mermaid City, and with Mermaid Island declining in quality, the Mermaids transferred their hatred to Otohime, believing that she had betrayed their race.

Several years ago, the two sides even fought a war at sea over this issue.

The final war ended with Fishman Island's defeat. Neptune invited the Whitebeard Pirates to Fishman Island for a banquet, which saved Fishman Island from disaster.

After this incident, Otohime officially severed ties with Fishman Island.

Uta was present at the time, and she could see Otohime's depressed mood and the resolute determination in her final words, "Everything for the mermaids."

Chapter 307 What's wrong with making a deal with the devil?

"So, you were entrusted by Queen Otohime of Mermaid Island to take care of Arlong and the others while you were visiting your family?"

After listening to Uta's account, Nami's eyes flickered slightly, as if she were deep in thought.

Faced with these words, she instinctively wanted to believe them.

After all, with her small arms and legs, there was no reason for the other party to lie to her.

"Originally, we planned to finish off Arlong and then go to Eregia and Frostmoon Village, but I've changed my mind now."

Uta chuckled softly, a hint of amusement in his expression, and spoke slowly and deliberately, words that shocked Nami.

"No! A scumbag like Arlong should be dealt with, shouldn't he?" Nami said nervously with a forced smile.

"why?"

Uta tilted his head slightly, his eyes as deep and unfathomable as the ocean:

"If you're not in a hurry to ask us for help, then they're not that bad, so why should we rush?"

"No, Lord Uta!"

Nami stood up in a fluster and hurriedly handed Uta a cup of tea, a hint of anxiety in her eyes:

"Isn't this a misunderstanding? I... cough cough, I was blind to your greatness before, it was my fault."

The tension in his heart made Nami's hands tremble slightly, but it also kept his mind perfectly clear.

I almost said that Uta and Alon were in cahoots again. Before, if I had thought that, I could have said I was just ignorant.

Now that Uta has revealed so much information, yet still shows such disdain for Alon, saying anything more would be a slap in the face to him.

Nami, with a fawning expression, fanned Uta with her fan.

Ah Long's tragic experiences after arriving made her no longer an ignorant child.

She'd be willing to be a slave just to save the village, let alone do such trivial things.

"You still don't understand..."

Uta sighed softly, her tone gentle yet tinged with disappointment.

Nami's heart raced as she instantly noticed Uta's unusual behavior and reacted swiftly:

"Ah, Lord Uta, is there anything I have overlooked?"

Her mind was in turmoil, yet she couldn't figure out what she had overlooked.

Uta glanced at her indifferently. "In this world, there is no such thing as kindness without a reason, nor is there emotion without cause and effect. And it seems you still owe us thirty million Berries?"

Her gaze swept over Nami from head to toe, as if assessing the other's worth.

In her opinion, Nami was a beauty, but without some special abilities, she would have a hard time even becoming a servant in Don Quixote.

"My lord, if you can save Cocoyasi Village, I will definitely bring you more than 3000 million Berries in the future, let alone 3 million!"

Nami immediately realized that the other party wasn't trying to shift the blame for the 3000 million onto her, but rather that Uta wanted to use this as a deal.

She didn't foolishly mention the Navy's responsibility; the tacit understanding between Aaron and the Navy already revealed the truth.

In this distorted world, kindness never existed in the first place.

Unexpectedly, Uta smiled and shook his head, his voice calm and without any boastfulness:

"You probably haven't heard of me, but I can easily earn 300 million yuan by hosting a single online live concert, all in just one hour of my time."

"300 million in one hour?!"

Nami's breath hitched, then something occurred to her, and her eyes shone with an incomparably brilliant light:

"My lord, I think you need a maid! How can someone of your stature travel alone!"

At this point, she couldn't wait to join the other side.

This speed at which you make money is faster than robbery.

She's only managed to earn a few million Berries after years of living a life of hiding and barely surviving; it's not even in the same league.

Now that such a powerful thigh is right in front of you, only a fool wouldn't climb on it!

Nami understood Uta's meaning; since the other party was not short of money, he must have ulterior motives.

But for her, money could buy almost everything.

The other party is not short of money; she is.

In her shallow mind, it was equivalent to the other party being willing to buy out her future with money.

Furthermore, the Don Quixote family is an absolute top-tier power with both military might and financial resources. You'd be willing to work like a dog to get there!

“Your observation is quite keen,” Uta chuckled.

"Hehe, you know Lieutenant General Ace and the others, but they're clearly not with him."

Nami chuckled, knowing that Uta was referring to working as a maid.

Given Uta's attire, it would be unreasonable for her not to have any servants attending to her.

Moreover, after observing for the past few days, she discovered that although Ace and Uta knew each other, their relationship was not particularly good.

Ace and Uta are clearly rivals, but Uta should have a higher status in the Don Quixote family.

Based on Uta's previous speculations, she guessed that Uta was just hitching a ride and taking care of some things along the way.

As for the matter of Cocoyasi Village and Alon, judging from Uta's expression, it's clear that he can handle it casually or not.

At this critical juncture, of course she had to curry favor with the other party.

"I don't need any maids; Luther has already arranged them for me. However, there is something I need your help with. It concerns your future youth, and you can choose whether or not to agree."

Uta raised his head, looking indifferent.

But in reality, she knew perfectly well that, given Nami's personality and current situation, she was destined to have no other choice.

"I agree!"

Nami agreed without hesitation or even asking what it was about.

"In that case, I agree to Ah Long's request."

Uta chuckled softly, gazing admiringly at Nami.

Unlike Luther, who enjoyed watching people struggle, she preferred those who were pragmatic and knew how to adapt to circumstances.

She'd rather see Shanks suffer than watch him have a good time.

As long as she is around, Shanks can never become one of the rulers of the New World; he can only be subservient to the rulers.

As long as she is around, Luffy, whom Shanks chose, will never become the Pirate King.

Furthermore, from the moment Luffy sets sail, he will be trapped in endless deception and torment.

Are pirates the freest creatures on the sea?

Do not!

Pirates are the most restricted creatures on the high seas!

"Come with me. Your youth will save Ah Long and his group's lives. The deal is done!"