"What exactly do you want, kid?"
Shakky asked irritably.
The moment she saw Silvers Rayleigh's attitude, she knew they were no match for Uchiha Mai.
Although she had once been the queen of Amazon Lily, coming to the Sabaody Archipelago had not been a good thing. Back then, the Marines had chased her until she had no other choice but to hide her identity here and live an ordinary life.
Her relationship with Rayleigh was indeed unusual.
Which was why she understood even better what Rayleigh's silence represented. It meant Rayleigh was being controlled by someone else and had no way to deal with Uchiha Mai.
"I don't want anything."
Uchiha Mai snorted. "I've already laid out what needs to be done. It just depends on whether you're willing."
"Fine. I'll be the second leader."
Rayleigh sighed and accepted his fate. "Since I've become Akatsuki's second leader, you should at least let me know what Akatsuki actually does, shouldn't you?"
"Don't worry. We aren't some evil organization."
Uchiha Mai smiled brightly. "The name Akatsuki comes from dawn, representing rebirth and hope. Akatsuki's purpose is to preserve peace in the world, uphold true love and justice, walk among mankind, and strive for every living being in the world to coexist peacefully. We'll eliminate racial discrimination. I even came up with a slogan for it: Fish-men's lives are lives too!"
Shakky and Rayleigh both rolled their eyes.
Rayleigh did not believe a single word Uchiha Mai said.
You wanted every living being in the world to coexist peacefully, yet you had your subordinates capture the Fish-Man Princess?
"I know I can't stop you, but if you truly intend to do evil, I'll stop you even if it costs me my life," Rayleigh said solemnly.
This time, it was Uchiha Mai's turn to