Summary

Vivi, once Miss Wednesday, became a key ally of the Straw Hat pirates in the Alabasta arc.
The Princess showed immense growth traveling with the crew, learning hard decisions and trust.
Vivi's revealed ancestry as part of the D lineage hints at her potential role in the final One Piece saga.

Princess Vivi, then known as Miss Wednesday, was Introduced early on in the One Piece series before the Alabasta arc. As fate would have it, Vivi quickly turned into an ally of the Straw Hat pirates and sought their help in saving her country and defeating Crocodile. After the Alabasta arc of the series, Vivi and the Straw Hat pirates bonded so deeply that the Alabastan Princess almost joined the crew; however, as a princess, she has a duty to her country.

Now in the final saga of One Piece, Vivi's ancestry has been revealed, and her father murdered. To that extent, many fans wonder what role Vivi will play in the final saga and her stand against the World Government.

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The Princess Of Alabasta

From Spy To Leader Of A Nation

When Vivi was first introduced, she was introduced as a member of Baroque Works, a criminal organization led by Sir Crocodile. In Baroque Works, Vivi was working as an undercover spy alongside her trusted Royal Guard, Igaram. Together, both infiltrated Baroque Works to discover Crocodile’s secrets as Crocodile planned to overthrow her father, the King of Alabasta. With the involvement of the Straw Hats, one of Baroque Works’ strongholds, Whisky Peak, was quickly destroyed. Luffy and Zoro went on a rampage at Whisky Peak, and with one thing leading to another, Vivi joined the Straw Hat pirates to Alabasta, where they sought to defeat Crocodile.

Defeating Crocodile was no easy feat. The then-warlord had managed to send Alabasta into an era of civil unrest with a looming civil war. Moreover, with his Sand Sand fruit, Crocodile defeated Luffy on three separate occasions, in which the Straw Hat captain almost died each time. Thankfully, Luffy finally managed to defeat Crocodile, saving Vivi’s country from his tyranny. During the Straw Hat’s crew battles with Crocodile’s minions, Vivi was involved in stopping the civil war that had ensued. The Alabasta princess kept trying to ease her citizens, as she and the Royal guards confronted the rebellious faction who strode to overthrow her father.

Vivi’s Growth With The Straw Hat Pirates

Balancing Duty And Desire

During Vivi’s time with the Straw Hat pirates, the Alabastan Princess undoubtedly grew. Initially, as a princess sheltered from the world, Vivi had never really explored other parts of Alabasta apart from the capital. Traveling with the Straw Hat pirates enabled her to see the dastardly effects of Crocodile’s terror on the people of Alabasta. Moreover, Vivi also struggled with trusting her friends enough and was only content with risking her life. However, after Luffy’s heartfelt declaration that it was okay to risk his and his crew’s lives, the Princess became more open to trusting others.

At least try putting all of our lives on the line together! Aren't we friends?! —Luffy

During her time with the Straw Hat pirates, Vivi undoubtedly gained the ability to make hard decisions, which is a necessary skill for a ruler. For her country, Vivi learned to shelf her desire to follow the Straw Hats as she considered the well-being of her people and her father.

The History Behind Vivi

The Alabasta Royal Family Bears The Moniker D

During the recently concluded Levely, King Cobra Nefertari spoke with the Gorosei (five elders) to ask if they knew what happened to Queen Lili Nefertari and if they knew the meaning of D.

Cobra then revealed that the Nefertari family is one of the 20 kingdoms that founded the World Government. Moreover, they are the only family that did not move up to Marijoa as the then queen, Queen Lili Nefertari, decided not to. However, Queen Lili never made it back home but sent a letter. While the Gorosei refuted all accusations and mentioned that they did not know of the past, Imu promptly appeared on the empty throne, shocking the Gorosei and Cobra.

With Imu’s appearance, Cobra knew that the Gorosei wasn’t going to let him leave alive; however, Imu deigned to answer his question in exchange for him shedding light on whether Queen Lili’s error of allowing the poneglyphs to be scattered all around the world was truly a mistake or not. After Imu told Cobra about the Ancient Kingdom that had the name D, Cobra revealed that the letter sent by Queen Lili was signed by Queen Nefertari D. Lili, revealing that Queen Lili was indeed opposed to the World Government.

With the cards on the table, Cobra was attacked, and Sabo, who was present in Marijoa at the time, stepped in to save him. Trusting Sabo, King Cobra entrusted him to pass a message to Luffy and his daughter Vivi, after which he was assassinated.

Tell them...We share the moniker 'D.'!! —- Cobra Nefertari

Vivi’s Potential Role In The Final Saga

New Connections To The Revolutionary Army

After Vivi’s portrayal in the Alabasta arc, the princess hasn’t had much screen time and fans began to see her as a mere supporter of the Straw Hat pirates. However, as One Piece enters its final saga and Vivi’s ancestry is revealed, the Princess’ decisions could affect the world in various ways.

As Sabo is the bearer of King Cobra’s last will, he is sure to pass on King Cobra’s message to Vivi. As Vivi bears the name D and with her father being killed by the World Government, Vivi is sure to oppose them. Whether or not the princess will join the Revolutionary Army is unknown. However, she is sure to make contributions to the eventual war against the World Government as she and fans learn more about her history.

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