(this is basically a timeskip, so we don't get to see how Sal and the others enter Fishman island)
— After Hody Jones gave the order, all the fish-men around him attacked the newly arrived Sal, but a wave of overwhelming aura swept through the hall, and almost all the fish-men instantly collapsed to the ground. ( I'm not sure if it's Sal they attacked or jinbe, translation though says it's jinbe)
— Only four of the new fish-men pirates were trembling and barely standing, while Hody Jones widened his eyes in disbelief. His new fish-men pirates vanished in the blink of an eye.
— "What power is this? How can it defeat a fish-man?!"
— Sal ignored this racist rant. He didn't even understand the world. Just a mindless terrorist.
— His figure flashed instantly behind the man, and he decisively drew Ace's sword and swung it. Four new fish-men pirate groups were decapitated.
— [A-level characters evoke negative emotions in the host, strong fear, reward: 500 experience X5]
— [Significantly change the fate of A-level characters, reward: 500 points X4]
— "You're the only one left, Great White Shark."
— The murderous look in Sal's eyes frightened Hody Jones, but remembering his pride as a fish-man, he suppressed the fear and attacked Saar.
— "Damn human, I won't forgive you!"
— His hand shot out, grabbing the ugly fish by the head and swiftly slamming Hody Jones to the ground. The mighty force formed a deep crater in the floor.
— Sal smirked crookedly and said menacingly to the breathless body:
— "I won't forgive you for what you've done in my territory ."
— Then Sal lifted Hody Jones and leapt straight into the center of the battle. By this time, the battle had reached a boiling point. If it wasn't stopped, all the fish-men would perish.
— The arrival of one man didn't draw much attention, and the cries of murder still echoed in the meeting hall.
— Suddenly, a shocking aura of Haki swept through the hall like a storm. The fight ceased instantly, and all affected creatures rolled their eyes and foamed at the mouth. One by one, lifeless bodies fell to the ground.
— Nearly 10,000 people fell, leaving everyone in shock.
— Only a few people remained standing, and all of them recognized this power.
— "This is the Conqueror's Haki! How can it be so terrifying? It's too much..."
— …
— Among the survivors were the three princes of Fish-Man Island, whom Sal deliberately spared, and the officers of Big Mom's pirates, who survived the impact thanks to her power.
— Sal's voice echoed throughout the hall, drawing everyone's attention. This two-meter giant was intimidating.
— "Is everyone calm now?"
— …
— In such a situation, it was impossible not to calm down, and no one dared to speak first.
— Katakuri froze upon seeing the familiar figure. Why had he come here? This was beyond his plan.
— When the border was threatened by two pirate groups of the Four Emperors, this force, stabilizing the sea, arrived on Fish-Man Island. It was simply unthinkable! Could this be fate?
— Pirate King Roger...
— Arman also froze. In their youth, she and Katakuri followed their mother into battle against Roger's pirates. At that time, Big Mom's pirates had not yet reached their peak and were no match for Roger's pirates.
— It's him...
— In such a situation, even the fierce lion Pekoms could only tuck his tail, not daring to attract the giant's attention.
— Sal looked at the three leaders of Big Mom's pirates, one of whom was the vice-captain of the Four Emperors. Today was full of surprises.
— Katakuri, Arman, you're on Fish-Man Island. No wonder Marco didn't see you at the front line. But since you're here, don't leave without permission. You must know that you won't escape anywhere.
— ...
— Sal's powerful gaze made Katakuri nervous, and the fingers gripping the trident were covered in sweat.
— However, even in the face of a deadly threat from the Pirate King, he didn't back down. He would at least send his sisters to a safe place first. But at that moment, not far from him, a person appeared who dispelled his thoughts. It was a leisurely middle-aged blond man.
— Drak king Rayleigh...
— The appearance of two legendary pirates left them no chance to escape. Roger and Rayleigh alone could take on any of the Four Emperors. Other pirate groups were just icing on the cake for them.
— Noticing the unfortunate state of the girl in Katakuri's arms, Sal suddenly spoke.
— Katakuri, you can ask the young lion to take the girl to the ship for medical help.
— I'm not a cub...
— Pekoms wanted to protest; he was from the Mink tribe, not a cub. But realizing that strength was above all, he kept silent. He was reckless but not foolish.
— Suddenly, a weak voice caught Sal's attention. It was Neptune, who, dragging his heavily wounded body, reached them, leaving a trail of blood on the ground.
— Roger... Rayleigh, why are you here?
— Sal lifted his eyes and exchanged a glance with Neptune. He was familiar with the Mermaid King. Roger had passed by Fish-Man Island many times and was considered a friend of Neptune, who was already king at that time.
— Neptune, may I ask you a question. Newgate asked me to take responsibility for protecting his former territory. Are you willing to raise my pirate flag over Fish-Man Island? While you are under my protection, even the Four Emperors won't be able to harm Fish-Man Island.
— …
— Neptune hesitated, recalling that he had already had clashes with Big Mom's pirates, Kaido's reputation was unsavory, and the territory of Red-Haired Shanks was too far from Fish-Man Island.
— He didn't have many options, and Roger's protection would be the best outcome, but could Roger protect such a vast territory alone?
— Roger, I agree to raise your flag over Fish-Man Island. From this moment, Fish-Man Island becomes one of your territories. I hope you will treat Fish-Man Island well.
— The two men, one large and one small, extended their hands to each other, and at that moment, the agreement was officially sealed.
— Don't worry, Neptune, I won't let Fish-Man Island suffer.
— Sal had his own considerations regarding the positioning of Fish-Man Island, and he would never waste it like Big Mom's pirates did in the original narrative. Charlotte Linlin used Fish-Man Island for dessert production, building several confectionery factories 10,000 meters underwater.
— The world is so vast that it indeed holds all sorts of strange things, especially for such a peculiar woman as Charlotte Linlin