Chapter 114: Alabasta's Princess Nefetari Vivi Arrested!

Red Line, Marijoa, Pengua Castle, Gorosei Office.

"How much does Hancock want?" Masato asked Sengoku seriously through his den-den mushi.

"Hancock asked for 1 billion berries for one month"

"Nonsense!" Masato said angrily, "That's too much!"

"I already said that" Sengoku said in a resigned tone, "However, that didn't shake Hancock. He stands firm and wants us to pay him as much as 1 billion berries every month. Otherwise, we are prohibited from doing such things."

"What about King Fortis?" Masato asked back, "You guys should have tried negotiating with him, right?"

"The answer we got is the same , Masato-sama" Sengoku said, "King Fortis also supports the decision made by Hancock. He agrees with the decision and there is even a possibility that King Fortis will want to ask for more than that."

"There's no way we can give more" Ogata said coldly with, "1 billion berries alone is too high to give in one month just to guard. They will even benefit from the guard."

"We'd better accept this" Noda said, "1 billion for the safety of the Tenryuubito. That's not a high value. We were able to make a withdrawal of funds to each Tenryuubito as much as 100 million berries for their safety reasons to travel to Saboundy Island. Don't let this incident happen again which will cause our name in the eyes of the world to be destroyed."

"I agree" Sonoda nodded, "We also have to focus on stabilizing the political situation of each kingdom. Currently there is a lot of chaos due to the news of the killing of the Tenryuubito. Many troops from the rebel side from every kingdom started to make their move. We cannot allow this to happen."

"Unlucky! Since the emergence of the Fortis Kingdom. The world is becoming more and more chaotic from time to time" Yasunori said.

"Sengoku" Masato who had gotten the opinion of every Gorosei immediately said, "Accept Hancock's offer. You asked one of the Marines to come take money from our side and then bring it to him. After the money is handed over, immediately put a blockade on the area"

"I see"

Grand Line, Island of Saboundy Archepelago, Area 13.

"Hmph! Why would a Marine like you guys come here? Want to come take revenge on me?" Hancock asked with pride while looking at Tsuru who was in front of her right now.

Tsuru herself is someone who has been assigned to take care of this negotiation problem, especially the Navy knows how much Hancock hates men.

"We didn't come here to take revenge on Hancock" Tsuru said calmly as he looked around him where they had become a spectacle for the citizens. Tsuru sighed, "I'm here to continue the previous negotiations regarding the construction of the blockade"

"I still stick to my decision" Hancock said back seriously, "If you can't afford it, please get out of here and don't interfere with my business"

"We will pay for it" Tsuru said quickly, "Put in front of Hancock the money we brought"

"Alright, Vice Admiral!"

Two female Navy Soldiers immediately brought some suitcases containing large sums of money and handed them over to Hancock.

"Everything in that briefcase is worth 1 billion berries as you wish"

"1 billion berries?!" The audience who heard the amount of money was then very surprised.

"I didn't ask for 1 billion berries" Hancock said coldly, "I want 2 billion berries for one month"

Tsuru immediately frowned, "Don't play games, Hancock. That's not the deal we got before. The deal you wanted earlier was 1 billion berries"

"That was the previous deal and not the current deal" Hancock said calmly, "After thinking for a while, I feel 1 billion berries is too little and I want to get 2 billion berries for every month. If it is not met, we can stop these negotiations."

"That's cheating the Empress." One of the Marines said with a gloomy face.

"Shut up!" Hancock immediately looked at the Marines coldly, "Who let you talk to me?"

"Stop, Hancock!" Tsuru said in a high tone "We've got a deal with King Fortis"

"Ha? Deal?" Hancock was suddenly surprised to hear this and looked at Tsuru, "What do you mean?"

"We have had previous talks with King Fortis. King Fortis has agreed to a 1-month payment of 1 billion berries in this territory."

"When did Ars agree to this? Why didn't he tell me?" Hancock muttered grimly, "Wait a minute! I want to ask him about this."

"I think we should finish this negotiation soon, Hancock" Tsuru said with a gloomy face.

Tsuru herself knew that until Hancock spoke to Ars at this time. The possibility of this negotiation will increase in price to be higher than before especially Ars previously said all these negotiations will be given the decision to Hancock.

"You have no right to order me!" Hancock said coldly, "Why? You are scared? Did the Marines just fabricate the talk you guys had with King Fortis to get a chance? Hmm! Do you think I can be fooled so easily?"

Hancock immediately took out her den-den mushi and then contacted Ars. Communication links are quickly connected.

"Hello, Ars here"

"It's me, Ares. Hancock"

"What are you calling me again, Hancock?" Asked Ars tiredly, "Rather than contacting me, you'd better focus on building your shopping center while also taking care of the signing event that you're going to do tomorrow."

"Ars! Do you really hate me that you can't make time for me?" Hancock asked while gritting her teeth.

Ars sighed then said, "Alright. Well, what do you want to talk to me about? Is it related to the Navy?"

"You know?" Hancock's emotions immediately changed and looked at Tsuru.

"Yes. They did talk to me before through Hashirama. So, how was the negotiation? Have you received it?"

"Not yet" Hancock shook her head, "Now the Navy has come to send money. They agreed to a previous deal of 1 billion berries per month."

"Isn't that the deal with you?" Ars asked in confusion.

Tsuru who heard this immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

"It was like that before. However, this time was different. I want to get a price increase of 2 billion berries for every month. They don't agree with this and they say that they have your approval for this negotiation."

"I didn't say that," Ars said, frowning.

"You didn't say it?" Hancock frowned then looked at Tsuru whose face already looked gloomy.

"I just told them to accept your offer. Whatever happens there, as long as it doesn't harm the area or the people living there, we wo n't interfere. All decisions regarding the territory will be yours. You have the right to decide how much money you want to ask from their side."

"That's good." Hancock said with pleasure.

"Also, tell them not to use a person's name or the name of a group in an act that could tarnish our name" Ars said seriously, "Because if they do that again, we won't stay silent"

"I know, they have heard this too"

"Well, then, whatever the business there, I leave it to me. Ok, I'll close first, see you later, Hancock"

Without waiting for a long time, Ars immediately closed the communication connection.

"Couldn't he have been more polite to say goodbye?" Hancock muttered as she kept the den-den mushi then looked at Tsuru, "It's a shame that you Marines use the names of people and even a group to lie for profit"

Hancock then looked around and said, "Currently what you have done has been covered by the press. I want to know, what will your name be after this?"

Tsuru's face immediately darkened upon hearing this and her hands clenched into fists very tightly.

"I will not take back my previous words. 2 billion for one month of blockade. If not, please get out of here. You're just interfering with my current affairs."

"Wait a moment!" Even though Tsuru had been embarrassed by Hancock, however , Tsuru knew that he couldn't fail this mission, "Give me a few minutes. I will contact the top brass of the World Government to convey this request of yours."

"Hmph! Hurry up! I have a lot of business to take care of." Hancock sniffed disdainfully as she looked at Tsuru.

Tsuru immediately walked away a little while taking out his den-den mushi to reconnect with the World Government.

Although Tsuru is only a Vice Admiral, however , Tsuru has the same authority as an Admiral. Even Tsuru's status was several times higher than that of an Admiral on the side of the Navy. Tsuru's position is Chief of Staff which allows him to directly communicate with the Gorosei.

Grand Line, Kingdom of Alabasta, Rainbase Island, Baroque Work Office.

By this time all the higher-ups from Baroks Work had been gathered by Crocodile. Starting from Mr.1 to Mr. 10. Everyone has gathered. This also applies to their partners who are currently there. Among the higher-ups, only Mr.8 and Mr.9 along with their partners were not there. Mr.8 or Igram is currently being treated at the royal palace of Alabasta while his partner has been killed by Mr.3. 9 has been killed by Mr.1 while his partner is currently in the guard cage in the room where the Baroks Works agents gather.

"It's really surprising that you are our boss" said Mr. 3 with a face full of astonishment as he looked at Crocodile who was currently sitting in the middle seat.

"We have a boss of a Shichibukai? Wouldn't that be more interesting? In that way, we are immune to the law," said Miss Doublefinger.

"Hm" Daz Bone just snorted by staring at Crocodile.

"Boss, I heard that your partner Mr. All Sunday had been drawn by the Fortis Kingdom to join them? Is it true?" Bon Clay asked with great interest.

"Kingdom of Fortis..." Muttered Mr. 5 with narrowed eyes behind his glasses.

"There's no need to talk about that traitorous woman" Crococile said seriously, "Without her, we can still continue the well-laid-out plan"

"A plan?" Daz Bone asked while raising his brow.

"Yes. A plan to create a Utopian state" Crocodile said with a smirk then looked at the prison and saw a woman whose clothes were already damaged and her body battered, "It's really surprising to know that a Princess from the Kingdom of Alabasta actually sneaked into in my organization

"Crocodiles!" Vivi shouted angrily while looking at Crocodile, " What do you want to do with me?!"

"Saaa~ What do I want to do? That is a very interesting question" Crocodile said laughing then continued again, "The Kingdom of Alabasta is one of the kingdoms that was once part of the empire that built the World Government"

These words from Crocodile then made everyone there shocked.

"However, due to unknown reasons, the Kingdom of Alabasta especially the King who ruled the Kingdom of Alabasta at that time refused to live in Marijoa along with the kings of the former kingdoms that formed the World Government…" Crocodile paused, "This reason is a very good reason. interesting. Because it will raise a question. What caused the King of Alabasta at that time to refuse to join?"

" What do you want to do to the Kingdom of Alabasta, Crocodile?!" Vivi shouted back, "There isn't anything of value in this Kingdom of Alabasta! You won't get anything here!"

"Nonsense!" Crocodile shouted loudly, " Do you think I'm stupid?! The reason behind the King of Alabasta not participating in moving to Marijoa was because the King of Alabasta at that time wanted to keep a very precious object where it could change the pattern of the world…"

"Changing the pattern of the world…"

"Boss don't say..."

"That's right" Crocodile said as his eyes narrowed seriously, "What the King of Alabasta was guarding back then was one of the ancient weapons - Pluton!"

" What ?!" Everyone was shocked by this information even Vivi who was currently being held captive was shocked by this information.

"Impossible!" Vivi screamed after coming to her senses and said, "Things like that don't exist in our kingdom!"

"Not!" Crocodile said in an optimistic tone, "That thing exists! You must not know it because the old Cobra didn't tell you that and only he knew it" Crocodile paused then looked at Vivi, "It's lucky that you came to me in person, Princess Vivi"

Crocodile said, "With the personality that the old man Cobra has, he would have chosen to save his child if he had known about your current condition. This is the best object to use for negotiating information regarding the location of the weapon."

" What ?!" Vivi who heard this was very surprised.

He did not expect, he would later be used by Crocodile as a transaction material.

"Hahahaha… Boss, is it true that Pluton's ancient weapons really exist in this kingdom?"

"Hey, that means, if we get it. Wouldn't we be one of the top powers in this world?"

"We might even be able to compete with the Fortis Kingdom"

"Don't talk nonsense," said Crocodile, "Even if we can get that gun later. Our strength is still not on par with the Fortis Kingdom"

"How is that possible, Boss? We already have island-destroying weapons. We should be on par with them" Mr.3 said.

" Are you stupid?!" Crocodile asked in a cold tone, "Have you noticed the current World Government? Did they take action after finding out that the Tenryuubito were killed on Saboundy Island especially in the area of area 13 where the area has been claimed by the Fortis Kingdom?"

"This…" Everyone fell silent hearing this.

"Even though the World Government currently has one of the ancient weapons. They didn't dare to attack. That means the Fortis Kingdom's strength is more terrifying than you think" Crocodile said seriously, "If we get that weapon. The first thing we did—- Oh, no, Princess Vivi. Don't try to do anything that will trouble me."

Crocodile immediately disappeared from his seat and suddenly appeared beside Vivi who was currently trying to commit suicide by biting his tongue.

Vivi herself does not know about Pluton's ancient weapon. However, by listening to the narration that Crocodile had said earlier, Vivi could be sure that the Alabasta Kingdom was really hiding it.

Crocodile quickly stopped Vivi's suicide by hitting the base of the neck, which immediately knocked Vivi unconscious.

Crocodile's gaze immediately turned to Miss Goldenweek, "Miss. Goldenweek, use your abilities so that this woman doesn't do something idiotic like before"

"Okay boss" said Miss Goldenweek calmly then immediately got up from her seat and started painting clothes from vivi to hypnotize her.

After finishing hypnotizing Vivi, Miss Goldenweek finally returned to her seat with Crocodile then Crocodile started discussing the discussion related to the plan she wanted to carry out while also asking to find a new assistant for her who was qualified.