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In the past, pirate crews had to pay tolls to pass through Fish-Man Island. If they didn't take one or two mermaids with them as payment, they were considered merciful.
But now, things have changed.
Nami, Fizz, and the others can completely block the Fish-Man Island route and still charge normal fees when dealing with other sea emperors.
The Whitebeard Pirates had special treatment, which showed respect for Whitebeard. However, many of the Whitebeard Pirates captains didn't see it that way.
If Fish-Man Island had always flown the Whitebeard Pirates' flag, they could have gained more.
Especially after they had just defeated several big pirates who dared to challenge the Whitebeard Pirates, and Whitebeard had severely damaged the Four Emperors' Kaido.
The Whitebeard Pirates are still the strongest pirate crew in the world.
Blood Emperor Vladimir was just an accident.
The captains glared at Jinbei, but Marco remained calm, watching the expressionless Whitebeard.
As the ship's doctor for the Whitebeard Pirates, Marco knew Whitebeard's health better than anyone.
Yes, Father Whitebeard was still strong.
He had broken one of Kaido's horns, shattered many of Kaido's bones, and taught him a harsh lesson.
But what was the cost?
How long could Father Whitebeard maintain such peak power?
Marco had seen the sadness on Whitebeard's face when no one else was around.
As Whitebeard began to grow old, who would take his place and protect the entire Whitebeard Pirates?
Marco, who hadn't awakened Conqueror's Haki, didn't feel he could lead the Whitebeard Pirates.
The captain of this great crew would always be Whitebeard.
Marco believed the Whitebeard Pirates needed to reduce their enemies as much as possible, while also lessening the strain on Father Whitebeard.
But on the Moby Dick, there were many members of the Whitebeard Pirates who were getting a little too comfortable.
They started calling for an attack on Fish-Man Island to raise the Whitebeard Pirates' flag there again.
When Nami, Fizz, and the others hadn't blocked the route to Fish-Man Island, not many people cared about the kingdom beneath the sea.
Fish-Men?
To most people, fish-men were just powerful monsters.
But to true strong people, princes, and nobles, fish-men were just slaves.
Now, however, after Nami, Fizz, and the others blocked the Fish-Man Island route, many people woke up.
Whoever controls the Fish-Man Island route can influence the entire world.
Many of the Whitebeard Pirates' captains also wanted to take the crew further.
Some were still angry about Jinbei returning the flag and called for an attack on Fish-Man Island.
Whitebeard then solemnly asked Jinbei,
"Is Fish-Man Island really ready to give up my flag?"
"This sea is very cruel."
Jinbei lowered his head and spoke in a deep voice to Whitebeard,
"I believe in the strength of Queen Nami and Commander Fizz. They have the ability to protect all of Fish-Man Island!"
Fizz had become the general of the Ryugu Kingdom, but he wasn't responsible for leading the army—only the Sea Kings.
Letting Fizz lead the troops would definitely be a disaster...
Whitebeard was silent for a moment before he took the flag from Jinbei's hands, laughing and saying,
"Ku la la la, have the young ones finally grown up?"
"As a father, how can I stop my children from growing?"
"Let's have a party, young ones!"
"Cheers to the future of Fish-Man Island!"
After Whitebeard laughed, many of the Whitebeard Pirates' captains and crew were slightly surprised,
Then, a loud cheer erupted on the Moby Dick!
On the Moby Dick, only Whitebeard's word mattered. His orders were absolute.
"Dad!"
Jinbei knelt, tears streaming down his face, but Whitebeard extended his warm hand.
He lifted Jinbei up and said softly,
"If the day comes when Fish-Man Island can't survive the storm of the sea,
Come back, take my flag again, carry my name, and sail the seas with pride!"
"Fish-Man Island will always be a part of the Whitebeard Pirates,"
"Now, let's have a party!"
Laughter rang out on the Moby Dick.
Whitebeard's ability to gather a large crew and form the most powerful group among the Four Emperors wasn't just due to his unmatched strength.
It was his charm and personality that allowed him to inspire such loyalty from his sons.
Unlike the other pirate crews under the Four Emperors, the Whitebeard Pirates stood apart.
Jinbei had successfully returned the Whitebeard Pirates' flag, and the Whitebeard Pirates and Fish-Man Island had come to an understanding.
Now, only Kaido's injured world remained.
If Kaido hadn't fully recovered, he would have needed to go to Fish-Man Island to join Nami, Fizz, and the others in a battle of dragons and fish.
But now, Kaido was bandaged up with a broken horn.
Kaido easily defeated Jack the Drought, who was about to take over Fish-Man Island.
Kaido's injury still hasn't healed, and he rushed to Fish-Man Island. Isn't that just asking for trouble?
Although Jack the Drought has Fish-Man blood, meaning he won't drown on Fish-Man Island, if he touches seawater, he'll turn into a helpless "dead fish Jack," lying at the bottom of the sea, waiting to be rescued.
If Jack really wants to take over Fish-Man Island, he will have to rely on his Devil Fruit power.
As the strongest creature on land, sea, and air, Kaido's Fish-Fish Fruit, model: Azure Dragon, lets him ignore the effects of seawater on his Devil Fruit powers to some extent.
But before doing that, Kaido knows he needs to take care of his injuries first.
Kaido's face turned pale as he remembered the fight. He touched his broken horn and cursed under his breath, "Damn it, Glank and that Whitebeard guy, those hits really hurt!"
The whole world was shocked when Nami, Fizz, and the others took control of the route to Fish-Man Island.
However, without the Four Emperors getting involved, the sea fell into an eerie calm, as if agreeing that Nami, Fizz, and the others now completely controlled the route to Fish-Man Island.
After all, even though there's a hefty toll to pay, it's safer than before, right?
There's nothing that can be done, so people just have to accept it.
In the deep sea, surrounded by countless Sea Kings, even pirates and lawless people who are dissatisfied understand what true power means.
One of the dark world's kings, the Shipping King Umit, was so angry that he ate several bowls of rice and even had some of his subordinates executed.
Then, he quietly decided to raise the shipping costs for deep ocean currents.
Nami, Fizz, and the others blocking the Fish-Man Island route directly impacted Unit's shipping business.
But Umit, as a king of the dark world, monopolizes most of the material transport in that world. He has his own way of passing on the extra costs to his customers.
The sea stayed strangely calm. Without much news, the replacement of the Fish-Man Island throne and the control of the route seemed like small things, and gradually no one was paying attention.
After all, whether Fish-Man Island is controlled by another group doesn't matter to the many ordinary people in the pirate world. Most can't even get close to Fish-Man Island.
For most people, Fish-Man Island and Devil Fruits are just legends, like Sky Island—something that is often considered a rumor.
But Duke has now boarded the Ocean Yalong and successfully reached the legendary Golden Township of Sandora.
It's time to uncover one of the greatest treasures in the pirate world!
I simplified the wording while making sure to use the correct names, like "Devil Fruit" and "Fish-Man Island," as per your instructions. Let me know if you'd like any more changes!