Chapter 406 Infiltrators and Ace
Fish-Man Island—this island located ten thousand meters beneath the sea surface, within the massive cavity below the Red Line—remained quietly at the ocean's deepest depths today as well.
A massive bubble wrapped around it, bringing air. Sunlight from Sunlight Tree Eve falling from above granted it light and warmth.
This was the most beautiful place in the boundless deep sea. The deep ocean's treasure.
Currently, beyond this island in the deep sea, a group silently swam closer.
"So this is Fish-Man Island. Though I'd heard of its beauty from adults' oral traditions since childhood, this is my first time seeing it with my own eyes."
The group's leader was a woman. In the dark deep sea far from Sunlight Tree Eve, her true appearance couldn't be seen clearly. Even her voice was somewhat distorted through seawater. "Indeed extraordinarily beautiful. Recently Morgans said in the newspaper this was the world's most prosperous, wealthiest, safest city. Looking now—truly accurate."
Even across considerable distance, they could easily see that distant island's scenery.
Under sunlight's illumination, that nation enclosed in a massive bubble was like a pearl embedded on the seafloor. Its beautiful appearance was utterly captivating.
Then those continuously docking or continuously departing vessels. They transported goods from worldwide locations to Fish-Man Island. Simultaneously transporting Fish-Man Island's goods worldwide.
"Though secretly already torn apart, the surface still maintains peaceful appearances."
The woman sighed softly. "Fish-Man Island's business already spans the world. Even the Four Blues have their collaborators."
This alone brought Fish-Man Island countless wealth, directly enhancing these enemies' threat level.
But the Government remained powerless against this situation. Often even had to actively escort Fish-Man Island's business.
However, this situation would now change.
"The missions are clear, right?"
The woman said calmly. "Scatter separately. Infiltrate Fish-Man Island. Clarify Fish-Man Island's various industries. Focus on the weapons factory. Two primary targets—first is Fish-Man Tom. If we can't bring him back, eliminate him on site."
"Second target is Dyna Stones. Those things are blades hanging over our heads. Only by removing this blade can we formally war with Fish-Man Island."
"Yes!"
Accompanying uniform, muffled responses, in the dark seawater these guys scattered, swimming toward Fish-Man Island from all directions.
Currently sunlight-brilliant Fish-Man Island—shadows were slowly infiltrating.
Simultaneously, directly above—passing through deep seawater and the towering Red Line—the World Government's center, Mariejois.
"Gion's group has already begun operations."
Saint Ju Peter said slowly. "Wonder what extent they can achieve."
"Now we can only leave it to fate."
Saint Mars said. "Even possessing Fish-Man abilities to fight in the deep sea like true Fish-Men and merfolk—Gion's group's strength means nothing before that Brett bastard. If identities are exposed, probably difficult to escape the deep sea."
The Government's vigilance toward Brett had reached maximum. That man's strength had already reached levels easily defeating Four Emperors and Admirals. Absolutely the strongest enemy the World Government had faced in eight hundred years.
"We didn't expect Gion's group to handle that Brett bastard anyway."
Saint Warcury exhaled. "As long as they can eliminate those two hidden dangers—Fish-Man Tom and Dyna Stones—that's already sufficient."
"Anyway, accelerate expanding the Fish-Man force's scale. Give that Vegapunk guy more funding. Mass-produce the Fish-Man serum!"
Saint Mars said. "War with Brett will erupt sooner or later. The battlefield will probably be underwater!"
"Set Brett's matter aside. What's with that Moria guy?"
Saint Nusjuro by the window looking outside turned around. He frowned. "Why suddenly say he's returning to the New World?"
Earlier, Moria had submitted a request to the Government, hoping to use Mariejois to reach the New World.
"Who can guess these scums' thoughts?"
Saint Saturn snorted unconcernedly. "Nothing more than—seeing Kaido toppled—preparing to seek out Beasts Pirates remnants for revenge."
"Let him go."
Saint Mars sighed. "The Warlords don't have many left either."
Jinbei was openly rebellious. Doflamingo already killed. Crocodile fled without reason. The Warlords only had four remaining.
"Need to find methods to fill the Warlords' gaps."
Saint Nusjuro said. "At least before Vegapunk's Seraphim plan succeeds, the Warlords remain quite useful."
"Any suitable candidates?"
Saint Ju Peter asked.
"How about Fire Fist Ace?"
Saint Mars proposed. "Among recent rookie pirates, none more outstanding. Moreover, that kid's a logia user."
"That kid?"
Saint Warcury thought. "Seems quite good. He should be reaching Sabaody Archipelago soon. Send CP to contact him. If he's willing, make him the new Warlord."
The other Elders all agreed.
Though Fire Fist Ace remained completely a rookie pirate, hadn't the Empress also been recruited by the Government after her first expedition? The Warlords' key point was strength. Fire Fist Ace clearly sufficed. After all, he was a logia user—in the Grand Line's front half, practically an invincibility symbol.
Not long afterward, Fish-Man Island—Brett also saw the newspaper.
"Supernova Fire Fist Ace has already reached Sabaody Archipelago."
In Brett's office, he flipped through the newspaper. His lips already curved slightly. "Quite fast."
Entering the Grand Line was less than half a year ago, right? Yet already charging unstoppably to Sabaody Archipelago.
Exactly as swift as his younger brother.
This way, arriving at Fish-Man Island soon, right?
Truly somewhat exciting. Fire Fist Ace.
However—should he call Rayleigh-sensei to explain this kid's identity?
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