Chapter 39 Fish-Man Island Navy Branch!
Two months, like a river of golden water, had flowed by since Doflamingo left Mary Geoise. It was now mid-April.
However, for people living on the Grand Line, months were just months, unrelated to climate or seasons.
Moreover, the World Conference in June was getting closer and closer.
"Your Majesty, since February of this year, incidents of Human pirates breaking in and attempting to kidnap Mermaid have been constantly increasing. This month, it has intensified even more. In just two weeks, there have been four incidents. Fortunately, the Sea King Army promptly caught up and rescued them, but it has also resulted in over a hundred wounded warriors. Your humble servant believes that if this continues, the situation will become even worse."
In the luxurious Great Hall of Dragon Palace City on Fish-Man Island, the Catfish Fish-Man Left Minister looked at King Neptune on the dais with concern.
"It's all because of the rumors about the One Piece Great Treasure..."
King Neptune holding his forehead in distress. Now, even he, who stays 10,000 meters Seabed, knows about the prevalence of these rumors.
"But what can we do? The basic strength of Fish-man is indeed ten times that of Human, but those Human pirates who have broken through the first half of the Grand Line to reach here, how could they be ordinary people?"
"In the end, it's still because we don't have strong individuals to guard the place."
Hearing the King's words, the Left Minister was also speechless. The warriors of the Sea King Army are not weak, but they are just not weak. Not to mention putting them in the 'New World', even in 'Paradise' they can't be considered very strong.
"This humble general greets Your Majesty!"
At this moment, the Seahorse Mermaid Right Minister rushed in and reported, "Your Majesty, outside the main gate, ships of the World Government and Navy Warship are waiting to enter."
"Quickly, invite them in!"
King Neptune's Eyes lit up, and his mood gradually became excited. He had a premonition that the troubles Fish-Man Island was currently facing would soon be resolved.
After half an hour that felt like an eternity to this Mermaid King, Colson, whom he had met once before, and a tall Navy Officer walked into the Great Hall.
"Welcome, welcome, welcome Councilor Colson to visit our Fish-Man Island again!" King Neptune appeared very happy and enthusiastic.
"Long time no see, Your Majesty." Colson showed his signature smile, and then introduced the person beside him.
"This is Vice Admiral Blue Pheasant from Marine Headquarters, and also a newly promoted Admiral Candidate."
Kuzan looked at the giant Mermaid King sitting on the Throne and greeted politely, "Hello, I am Kuzan, please take care of me in the future."
"Uh, hello, hello." King Neptune didn't know what to say, so he turned his Gaze to Colson and asked, "What brings you two here this time?"
Colson maintained a gentle smile on his face.
"According to the previously signed 'Communiqué on Establishing Equal and Friendly Relations between Humans and the Merfolk Tribe, Fish-man Tribe', I have brought the Merfolk Tribe and Fish-man Tribe from Mary Geoise and all Affiliated Nations. Your Majesty can send personnel to receive them."
"Really?"
King Neptune immediately stood up and excitedly instructed the Left Minister beside him.
"Quickly, take people to have a look!"
"Yes, your humble servant will do it immediately!" The Left Minister was also very excited.
In the past, wanting the Celestial Dragon and those Nobles to return the Mermaid they bought was simply wishful thinking, a daydream.
Seeing the Figure of the Left Minister disappear outside the Great Hall, King Neptune expressed his heartfelt thanks to Colson and the World Government.
Seeing this, Kuzan sighed in his heart. Although he didn't know why, the World Government seemed to have changed a lot recently.
Drum Kingdom was like this, and Fish-Man Island was also like this. These were all acts of Justice that he had witnessed and even participated in personally.
This made Kuzan, whose heart was still filled with passion, unknowingly develop a much better impression of the World Government.
After Colson waited for King Neptune's excitement to calm down, he spoke again, "Your Majesty, this time Vice Admiral Blue Pheasant is not only here to help escort, but also to prepare for the construction of a Navy Branch in Fish-Man Island. He will be responsible for related matters in the coming years."
"Navy Branch!"
King Neptune was stunned for a moment, then immediately remembered that there was indeed such a clause in the Communiqué, and asked, "May I ask how many Navy will be stationed here, and where will the branch be located?"
Regarding this question, Colson did not reply, but Kuzan was responsible for answering, "The tentative plan is that the first batch will be one thousand Marine Headquarters Navy brought by me to be stationed in Fish-Man Island. After the main facilities of the branch are completed, there will be an additional four thousand Marines stationed later."
After he finished speaking, Colson continued.
"The construction project of the Navy Branch will be undertaken by the Construction Team brought by our Administrative Department. As for the location of the branch, it needs to be decided after professional personnel have inspected it. We hope Fish-Man Island can provide some support."
"Hahaha, of course, no problem. But I thought you would at least come after the World Conference." King Neptune laughed heartily.
"If everything goes smoothly, according to the construction period, if construction starts now, it will be completed around the time the World Conference ends." Colson said with a smile.
"I see!"
"Then, before the branch facilities are completed, where will Vice Admiral Blue Pheasant and the Navy be stationed?" King Neptune asked doubtfully.
Kuzan replied, "During this period, we will live on Warship to ensure that Residents are not affected."
"How can that be? Although our Fish-Man Island is not large, we have plenty of places to accommodate thousands of people!"
King Neptune naturally did not want to mistreat Kuzan and the Navy. He knew very well that for a long time to come, his Citizens would rely on their protection.
"In this case, Left Minister, you take the Navy to temporarily station in Water Wheel Town on the North Side, and then have the craftsmen quickly build a batch of Shell House!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
"Then we will trouble you."
Kuzan politely thanked him, and then followed the orange-skinned Seahorse Minister out, while Colson, who remained, did not leave immediately.
"Your Majesty Neptune, according to the Communiqué, Fish-Man Island can also station troops in Sabaody Archipelago. We have already vacated Area 62."
King Neptune scratched the back of his head awkwardly and laughed, "Ah, this... I'm sorry, we thought this matter would be carried out after the World Conference, so we haven't had time to discuss it yet."
Colson didn't mind, just nodded, and continued, "Also, regarding the matter of dispatching Mermaid or Fish-man to join the World Government, Navy, and other departments, this time I have brought the number of Fish-man that the Navy wants to introduce and a list of important Fish-man."
"Oh? Tell me about it!" King Neptune was very curious about how many Fish-man the Navy would allow to join, and who the so-called important Fish-man were.
"Marine Headquarters will introduce the first batch of two hundred Fish-man Tribe or Merfolk Tribe in total, among which the Merfolk Tribe will mainly be for clerical work, while the Fish-man Tribe will form Fish-man units."
While saying this, Colson took out a piece of Paper from his chest, on which were recorded the names of several Fish-man.
"And the important Fish-man are Fisher Tiger, Jinbe, and Aladin."
King Neptune was stunned when he heard these three names, and then looked puzzled, "Fisher Tiger I've heard of, but Jinbe, Aladin, who are they?"
"According to Intelligence, the twenty-two-year-old Whale Shark Fish-Man Jinbe and the Weasel Mermaid Aladin are currently serving in your Sea King Army."
Outside, the Left Minister with a catfish face looked strangely at the Mermaid and Fish-man who were walking down from the World Government's ships.
Outwardly, they looked fine, no Wounds or disabilities, but weren't their cheerful, smiling appearances a bit too optimistic?
They were Slaves before.
However, the Left Minister could only shake his head in the end, assuming that these people were just too happy.
After all, being able to return to Fish-Man Island alive is indeed something to be thankful for.
Garrisoning Fish-Man Island! Jinbe joins Marine Headquarters! From now on, Whitebeard's business with Fish-Man Island will be over~~
New book seeking support, unless the Plot requires continuity, it's better to post separately, more exposure is also a good thing. By the way, this book's Collection has exceeded 300 now, and there are 80 followers, but the Comments haven't increased at all, sigh.
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