Chapter 248 Threat
On the way back to Fish-Man Island, in the deep sea, Neptune looked at Brett holding the Den Den Mushi with a smile, quite puzzled.
Couldn't understand—why contact the Five Elders now?
Those equally puzzled were the Five Elders themselves in Mariejois.
Upon hearing Brett's voice, Saint Warcury, whose temper was relatively hot-headed among his peers, immediately roared, "Brett! You bastard!"
What churned within was overwhelming anger, but he couldn't find words to express it at first.
The Five Elders, born as Celestial Dragons, didn't know many curse words. The first word that came to mind was just "bastard."
Besides this word, nothing could describe how they felt about Brett!
This guy was already the World Government's major threat!
Powerful, with numerous strong allies, had seized Dyna Stones, and even had fish-man Tom who possessed Pluton's blueprints under his control!
The government could barely do anything about him anymore!
And now this bastard dared actively call to provoke them—what else could he be but a bastard?
The other Elders also had angry faces.
If not for Brett, how would they have ended up in such an embarrassing situation?
Before that great person, they didn't dare raise their heads.
"Don't rush, I know you're anxious, but hold on a moment, Five Elders," Brett's voice from the Den Den Mushi was full of laughter. The simulated expression of Brett on the phone was also relaxed and composed.
"I want to discuss something important with you."
"At this point, what more is there to discuss between us!" Even kneeling on the ground—but since Brett couldn't see it, their image remained intact— Saint Nusjuro immediately rebuked. "Between the government and you, a criminal beyond redemption, what more is there to discuss!"
"Of course we need to discuss," Brett answered. "Otherwise, Fish-Man Island's days ahead will be quite difficult."
"It's too late for regrets now," Saint Ju Peter sneered. "Fish-Man Island will face the government's harshest sanctions next! Prepare to return to the barbaric age!"
"Please don't do that, Five Elders," Brett sighed. "Fish-Man Island finally developed to this level. Letting years of effort come to nothing—isn't that too wasteful?"
"Stop spouting nonsense!" Saint Saturn said harshly. "At this point, do you think there's still any possibility of reconciliation between the government and Fish-Man Island!"
"We'll use every method to completely destroy you!"
"Is that so?" Brett's voice from the Den Den Mushi became regretful. "If that's the case, then I can only do my best to destroy the government."
If not for being before Imu, the Five Elders would have burst out laughing.
"Brett, what insane talk are you spouting!" Saint Saturn sneered. "Who do you think you are? Having barely escaped with your life this time, you think you can oppose the government?"
"That's hard to say," Brett said with a smile. "The World Government's power is indeed the world's mightiest. To say I can confront you now would indeed be a pipe dream."
This guy still understood the current situation!
But before the Five Elders could sneer mockingly, Brett had already continued.
He said:
"But Mariejois is really very close to Fish-Man Island."
The Five Elders froze simultaneously.
"Five Elders, my old friends, you surely don't want a day when I'm bored and fly above Mariejois to drop a Dyna Stone as a greeting, right?"
The Five Elders' bodies directly stiffened.
That's right—Brett had Dyna Stones in his hands, and he possessed the same ability as Kaido, allowing him to fly freely in the sky!
He could come to Mariejois whenever he wanted, and drop Dyna Stones whenever he felt like it!
The government not only couldn't defend—probably couldn't even detect it!
The Five Elders nearly lost the ability to speak.
Undoubtedly, facing Fish-Man Island next, the government fell into absolute passivity!
Even with constant risk of being blown to the sky by this bastard!
The Five Elders nearly simultaneously looked up, casting seeking gazes at Imu
Imu showed no reaction, simply continuing to calmly observe them.
"Brett, what are your conditions!" Saint Mars asked through gritted teeth. "What exactly do you want, you bastard!"
"I don't care what you do in secret," Brett said. "But on the surface, let everything remain as it was. Fish-Man Island needs to continue developing."
"After all, the Dyna Stones I took is quite something. You wouldn't want to taste them, right?"
"That's all. I'm actually hoping you'll refuse."
The call disconnected, giving the Five Elders no chance to respond.
"..."
The Five Elders fell silent.
Undoubtedly, they were being threatened.
But they had no choice but to accept this threat.
What could they do about Brett?
Even Observation Haki that could foresee the future couldn't foresee too distant a future. If they refused, when Brett would launch a sneak attack was unpredictable, thus impossible to defend against.
Mariejois could be blown to the sky anytime.
Even if they agreed with Brett, the risk of being blown away didn't diminish in the slightest.
They were completely in a passive position now!
Unless—
They looked toward supreme Lord Imu.
If it were this person, surely they could counter Brett.
"Fish-man Brett," a muffled voice came from within the pitch-black robe. "An interesting fellow."
"Fish-Man Island is beneath the Red Line, in the deep sea. Have them come to the surface."
The Five Elders understood.
Even this great person, even with the power they commanded, would find it difficult to act against Fish-Man Island ten thousand meters below in the deep sea!
So they could only accept Brett's threat?
How utterly humiliating!
In the deep sea, Brett's group hadn't yet returned to Fish-Man Island.
Seeing Brett put away the Den Den Mushi, Neptune asked somewhat puzzled, "In that case, why not simply drop a Dyna Stone on Mariejois and blow it away?"
"The reason?" Brett thought for a moment. "Honestly, because I'm a bit afraid."
"Afraid?"