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"Even if it means losing everything, I must buy a house!"
In the New World, almost every human island has a Hoenn Community, and the wave of home buying has erupted again. After the Summit War, Hoenn Community became a true safe zone, one that even the World Government was unwilling to provoke.
To maintain community security, Groudon Company even went so far as to invade Marineford and engage in a major battle with the Marines. This audacity was astonishing. No one questioned the safety of Hoenn Community anymore; pirates, rich people, nobles, and even government officials all scrambled to live in Hoenn Community.
Supply couldn't meet demand. The second-hand housing prices in the Hoenn Government surged again!
At the same time, the Supernovas who entered the New World felt immense pressure. This pervasive influence deeply shocked them with the power of the Beast Pirates and Groudon Company, as if they were facing a colossal entity whose full extent they couldn't grasp.
The indescribable sense of oppression was almost identical to facing the World Government, perhaps even stronger. The World Government would at least follow rules, but the world of pirates wouldn't. Moreover, once in the New World, it was impossible to escape the Beast Pirates' pursuit.
As the saying goes, if you can't beat them, join them. Several Supernovas fell into contemplation, holding Daichi's business card.
On the other side, Fish-Man Island
The Groudon successfully arrived at the entrance.
"Mermaid ladies!" Sanji stood by the deck, his heart restless at the thought of seeing beautiful mermaid ladies. This was his dreamland! However, the situation on Fish-Man Island was very grim at the moment. A large number of troops were stationed at the entrance, blocking the Groudon's path.
After the Summit War, Fish-Man Island, flying the Whitebeard flag, was the first to suffer, with Fishman and mermaids disappearing every day. Fish-Man Island had entered a state of emergency!
"It's the Groudon!" Seeing the Groudon, the Fishman soldiers became even more nervous, not daring to cross the line or relax their guard. If the Beast Pirates were allowed to enter Fish-Man Island, no one could stop them, and no one could guarantee their intentions.
At this critical moment, Jinbe appeared.
"It's me!"
"Captain Jinbe?!" The soldiers were pleasantly surprised to see Jinbe. At this terrible time, Captain Jinbe's return to Fish-Man Island was undoubtedly the greatest help. The strength of the kingdom's soldiers alone was no longer enough to deal with the rampant pirates and human traffickers.
"Quick, open the entrance!"
"Captain Jinbe is back!" Soon, the Groudon entered the harbor.
Jinbe looked at the soldier Captain. "I need to see King Neptune. Please inform him!"
"Captain Jinbe, King Neptune already instructed that you can see him at Ryugu Palace anytime you return!" The soldier Captain hurriedly replied.
"Then please arrange a ship for me." Jinbe nodded. He attended Whitebeard's funeral and took Daichi's ship on his way back, also helping to make a connection.
Like Marco and the other Captains, he was also very grateful to Daichi. The bubble ship was soon ready.
"Move as you wish." Daichi instructed, then boarded the bubble ship with Jinbe, floating towards Ryugu Palace above Fish-Man Island.
During the journey, Daichi looked down. "Not bad." The scenery of Fish-Man Island was quite good, very suitable for development as a tourist island, provided the shipping route problem could be solved. Traveling to Fish-Man Island was too difficult; even pirate ships had an absurdly high chance of mishaps, let alone ordinary tourists. It had development potential, but the development difficulty was high.
Ten minutes later, in the Ryugu Palace hall.
"Jinbe, you've finally returned." Seeing Jinbe, Neptune finally breathed a sigh of relief, then his gaze shifted to Daichi, and he immediately became much more nervous. This person could easily destroy Fish-Man Island.
Neptune's attitude was very polite.
"Hello, Mr. Daichi."
"Nice to meet you, Great Knight Neptune." Daichi nodded slightly. "I'm just passing through here. I'll leave once the ship is coated. I've somewhat understood the situation on Fish-Man Island. If needed, I can lend you the Beast Pirates' flag."
"The Beast Pirates' flag!" Neptune's heart tightened. What Fish-Man Island needed now was a flag that could protect them, and undoubtedly, the Beast Pirates' flag was the most powerful!
Given his actions during the Summit War and his help to the Whitebeard Pirates, he wanted the Beast Pirates' protection both emotionally and logically. But... Neptune's face was filled with worry.
"Mr. Daichi, two days ago, Baron Tamago, an envoy from Totto Land, arrived on Fish-Man Island, and he is still on the island."
"Totto Land?" Daichi raised an eyebrow. They moved fast.
"Then it's up to you." A mere Fish-Man Island was dispensable to him; after all, environmental restrictions made it difficult to develop.
"Mr. Daichi!" Neptune thought for a few seconds, then quickly made up his mind and bowed, requesting: "Please lend me your flag!"
"You're not worried about Totto Land?"
"I will explain the situation to Baron Tamago!"
"Alright." Daichi said no more. Now, only the Beast Pirates and Totto Land remained as Yonko crews in the New World, and their hostile relationship was infinitely magnified.
This was an inevitable outcome. Unless another Yonko appeared strongly in a short time to divert their attention, a clash was unavoidable.
He had no particular thoughts about Totto Land, but the Beast Pirates wouldn't think that way. Now, by eliminating Totto Land, the Beast Pirates would become the true overlord of the New World. The next step would be the Pirate King! In short, he was getting a bit carried away.
Daichi pondered for a moment and soon had a mischievous idea.
After some casual chat.
"Mr. Daichi!" Jinbe approached Daichi alone, taking out two small sake cups from his embrace. After confirming that Daichi would protect Fish-Man Island, he also wanted to show his sincerity in return. This was his "benevolence"!
"I'd like to share a cup of sake with you!"
"Hmm?" Daichi scrutinized Jinbe. "Are you serious?"
"Yes!" Jinbe sat cross-legged on the ground, solemnly raising his cup: "On behalf of the Sun Pirates, I am willing to join your command and serve you!"
Daichi picked up his cup, his gaze slightly cold.
"Jinbe, I understand your intentions and can accept your service, but if you betray me one day, not only you but the Sun Pirates and Fish-Man Island will be implicated, understand?"
"I understand." Jinbe leaned forward, his head slightly bowed. Of course, he knew such things. The world of pirates was like this. If one thought that serving was only their own business, that would undoubtedly be a naive idea.
But Fish-Man Island needed protection, and if he could act as a link, Daichi would at least not be so harsh on Fish-Man Island. This was originally an exchange of interests.
"Good." Daichi nodded and drank the Brotherhood Sake. Jinbe also drank his sake in one gulp. The contract was made!
Daichi smirked, his smile exceptionally sinister as he commanded: "Jinbe, go beat up Baron Tamago right now!"
"Huh?!" Jinbe was dumbfounded. No way? He had just joined, and he was already being told to beat up someone from Totto Land?
Daichi raised an eyebrow.
"Is there a problem?"
"No, Captain Daichi!" Jinbe gave a wry smile. Although he didn't know Daichi's intention, since he had joined his command, he couldn't question his orders. It was just a mere Yonko! Beat him up!