In Alabasta, within Aru-Ma City, over a dozen pirates stood arrogantly at the city entrance. Around them lay four or five guards and three or four soldiers, incapacitated.
Beyond them, a circle of soldiers and guards stood by, but none intervened, simply waiting.
"Hurry up and bring out the food and water, and prepare a hundred million Belly. Otherwise, I'll kill you all one by one."
The pirate leader shouted loudly, slamming the mace in his hand onto the ground.
Boom.
A large pit appeared in the ground, with cracks spreading out in all directions.
"You guys, I'll..."
Just as the pirate leader was about to speak, countless grains of sand suddenly rose from the pit, forming a sand blade that sliced through his body.
Puff.
The pirate leader froze. Where the sand had passed, a massive wound opened up, revealing his internal organs clearly.
"Wh-what is this?"
He stood stunned, looking into the distance. A figure was approaching.
It was a blue-haired young woman, wearing a pink cape over a white robe. Her left arm was missing, and her right arm bore a golden clasp.
As she walked towards them, the sand flew back, reforming into a fair, white arm.
"Princess Vivi."
Seeing the newcomer, the soldiers parted, and Vivi walked in slowly.
"Princess?"
Blood poured from the pirate leader's body. He propped himself up with his mace, staring at her, shaking his increasingly groggy head, trying to see more clearly.
"Still not dead?"
Vivi saw him still standing and suddenly swung her arms, transforming them into a raging sandstorm. Two massive circles formed and floated in front of her.
"Death Sand Wheel."
Vivi softly uttered the four words. The two circles began to spin rapidly, heading towards the pirates.
"No, don't."
Some pirates, seeing the sand approaching, showed fear.
"Break through!"
One pirate drew his long sword and slashed at the sand.
But it was useless. The two sand wheels sliced through the pirates' bodies. One by one, they collapsed to the ground, covered in grievous wounds.
"Sigh, Heckle went back, and Mr. Christmas is on vacation again. The remaining people are no match. I had to deal with it myself."
Vivi shook her head helplessly and looked at the Baroque Works members in the distance, saying, "You guys, clean this up."
With those words, Vivi's lower body turned into a sand whirlwind, and she shot into the sky.
"They resolved the pirates so easily."
"Princess Vivi is so amazing."
"Long live Vivi."
The surrounding residents couldn't help but cheer, and even the soldiers looked at her with respect.
Vivi returned to the casino, descending directly from above. The sand reformed into her legs, and even her shoes were restored.
It had taken her quite some time to achieve clothing assimilation. (Readers might notice that Logia Devil Fruit users, after transforming into their element and back, have their clothes perfectly intact. This is possible regardless of their power level, and can only be explained by assimilation.)
Vivi stepped onto the casino's rooftop and descended via a spiral staircase. Someone saw her and immediately called out respectfully, "Princess Vivi."
Vivi nodded gently, walked past them, pushed open a nearby door, and entered.
Inside was a luxurious office, complete with a sofa, coffee table, desk, bookshelf, and lavish decorations.
Vivi took off her cape and hung it on a coat rack. She then walked to the adjacent door, pushed it open, and entered.
This was a spacious bedroom, featuring a sliding glass door with purple curtains, a large bed with white netting in the center, and green plants in the corner exuding vibrant life.
There was also a vanity, mirror, wardrobe, and a small sofa – everything one could need.
Next to it was a small door leading to a bathroom and restroom.
This was Vivi's residence in Alabasta. Having decided to handle the dealings with Baroque Works, she chose to stay at the casino. Originally, she had only planned for one room, but this luxurious residence was built, rivaling her accommodations in Alabasta.
For Vivi, who had lived in a dilapidated house for a while during her time with Baroque Works, this place was somewhat extravagant.
However, after just a few days, she had grown to like it.
Vivi placed the golden bracelet from her hand on the vanity, rubbed her wrist, and headed to the bathroom.
After emerging from the bathroom, Vivi came out to the office and sat behind the desk, about to process some documents.
But at that moment, a knock sounded at the door. Knock, knock.
"Come in."
Vivi called out, the door opened, and a figure walked into the room.
"Heckle? You're back?"
Seeing Heckle, Vivi was a little surprised. Her gaze fell on him, and she asked, "Are you injured?"
"Just a minor injury."
Heckle walked to the table and looked at Vivi, saying, "There's something I'd like to ask your opinion on."
"What is it?" Vivi asked curiously.
Heckle replied, "Our President wants to meet you."
"The President?"
Hearing this, Vivi asked in surprise, "The President wants to meet me?"
"That's right."
Heckle nodded and said, "The Vice President sent me to inform you and ask if you'd be willing to meet the President."
"Why does your President want to see me?" Vivi frowned. "And isn't it only the Vice President who knows what he looks like?"
Heckle said, "He didn't specify what he wants to do, just that it would be beneficial for you, with no downsides."
"I see."
Vivi frowned and fell into thought.
They were cooperating now, and their interactions had been good. He wouldn't make a move against her.
Besides, she could fly, so she could leave calmly even if she encountered danger.
If the other party's strength could ignore her abilities, then they could kill her at any time.
Since he said it would only be beneficial, the possibility of him seeking her out to harm her was very low.
Vivi nodded and said, "I'm willing to meet him."
"Alright, then Princess Vivi, please follow me."
Heckle immediately stood up and walked towards the door, waiting outside.
Vivi picked up her cloak, fastened it, and followed Heckle out of the casino, to the shore, and boarded a sea ship.
The sea ship sailed into the distance and soon arrived at an island.
"Is this Baroque Works' headquarters? It's so close to Alabasta."
Vivi looked at the island before her, somewhat surprised.
"It's just one of our outposts."
Heckle said, "The Vice President occasionally comes here, and there are Billionaires on standby, but they can generally only live in houses near the coast."
"That makes sense..."
Vivi nodded. The President of Baroque Works was incredibly mysterious; he wouldn't be discovered so easily.
"This way."
Heckle led Vivi deep into the forest, where they met Zala.
"Princess Vivi."
Zala greeted her with a smile, then looked at Heckle and said, "Thank you for bringing Princess Vivi here. You can go back now."
"Yes."
Heckle turned and left, disappearing into the distance.
"Follow me."
Zala led Vivi into a house and to the back courtyard wall. After opening the door, she said, "The President is inside. You can go in."
"Okay."
Vivi walked into the courtyard and immediately saw a Giant Beast lying there.
"Robin's Giant Beast?"
Vivi looked at the enormous creature, not worried that it could harm her. "Or is it Mr.0's Giant Beast?"
Vivi thought, looking around, a little puzzled.
The President wanted to see her, but where was he? There was no one else here besides her.
"What are you looking for, Princess Vivi?" Xia Qiu asked Vivi softly.
"Where's the President? Didn't you say the President wanted to see me?"
Vivi answered instinctively, but the next moment she froze, looking at the Giant Beast before her, and asked in surprise, "You can talk?"
"Of course," Xia Qiu said softly.
"A talking Giant Beast?"
Vivi's eyes widened as she looked at Xia Qiu and said, "This is the first time I've ever seen one."
"But where is the President?"
Vivi looked around and asked, "Didn't the President want to see me? Where is he?"
Hearing this, Xia Qiu said softly, "I am right in front of you!"
"Wait, you're saying you're the President of Baroque Works?"
Vivi froze upon hearing this, shaking her head. "Impossible, absolutely impossible. I must have misheard."
The President of Baroque Works wasn't human, but a ferocious beast? How could that be possible?
"You didn't mishear."
Xia Qiu looked at her indifferently, his voice booming, "I am the President of Baroque Works. You can call me Mr.0."
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