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"Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! Fishman Island really is a natural crab trap; once you're in, it's hard to get out!"

Rocks looked at Jinbe and Shirley and exclaimed in admiration, "My Fishman Island is amazing! Everything is so intricately linked!"

Jinbe's scalp tingled: "..."

Mrs. Shirley's face turned deathly pale: "..."

At first glance, it actually makes some sense!

Most importantly, the Fishman Island royal family, for various reasons, did not deal with the new Fishman Pirates who were hostile and hateful towards humans...

To many uninformed people, this might actually be seen as a design or scheme by the Fishman Island royal family.

After all, if Fishman Island truly valued "living in harmony with humans"...

We should not allow forces that are hostile and hateful towards humanity to exist!

This is this...

The existence of the New Fishman Pirates could actually lead to such consequences?

They had never even considered this possibility before!

Realizing the gravity of the situation, Jinbe quickly spoke up, saying solemnly, "No, Lord Blackwing Demon, Fishman Island absolutely did not mean that!"

Chapter 204 Killing people and expecting gratitude? Hody Jones, who died with his eyes wide open...

Jinpei knew this in his heart.

If such remarks were to spread, it would undoubtedly be a major blow to Fishman Island's "credibility".

It could even provoke hostility from all of humanity!

The Whitebeard Pirates, who sheltered Fishman Island, will also be caught in the middle, possibly even facing public condemnation...

This is a huge problem!

Jinbe truly hadn't expected that the existence of the New Fishman Pirates, who were hostile and antagonistic towards humans, would pose such a huge hidden danger...

Just thinking about it sent chills down his spine!

"Isn't that so?"

Lox chuckled, his voice still playful: "If not... then what does this mean?"

"Does this indicate inaction on the part of the Fishman Island royal family? Or does it show that the Fishman Island royal family simply doesn't value the promoted concept of 'peaceful coexistence with humans'?"

"No matter what the situation is... I still think your Fishman Island is absolutely rotten!"

That's the art of persuasion.

After these words were spoken...

Rocks having Kuina eliminate the New Fishman Pirates would not displease the Fishman Island faction.

On the contrary, it would make the Fishman Island side feel indebted to them...

"This……"

Sweat was dripping from Jinbe's forehead.

I wanted to say something, but I couldn't refute it.

If they knew the consequences would be so severe, they would naturally take it very seriously.

But they couldn't even have imagined something like this...

From some perspectives... isn't this indeed a form of inaction?

Mrs. Shirley remained silent: "..."

Because of her ability to divine and predict the future, she enjoyed considerable prestige on the island.

Even the royal family of Fishman Island sometimes consults with her on matters.

She is considered one of the "stars" of Fishman Island.

They can even offer their own suggestions in certain areas, and the Fishman Island royal family will listen.

But she hadn't considered this point, which was truly contrary to her identity as a "fortune teller"...

"..."

Let's not talk about those two anymore.

The other members of the Blackwing Demon Adventurer's Guild exchanged bewildered glances.

After this analysis by Lockes...

They felt that Fishman Island was nothing special, having such a renowned reputation in the world for nothing.

They really haven't accomplished much!

If they can't even manage things within their own territory, how can they advocate for "peaceful coexistence with humanity"?

Yi Xiao also felt that Lockes' words were too sharp, and that he immediately got to the point and pointed out the hidden dangers.

He truly deserves to be the "savior" he has his eye on!

Only people like this, people who can see the problem at a glance, have the potential to save the world!

"If we were aware of this potential danger, we could not remain indifferent, no matter how great the difficulties..."

Jinbe took a breath and said with a wry smile:

"Queen Otohime's ideals are something that Fishman Island has always practiced, and we have always hoped that the day will come when different races can live together peacefully."

"Although the results have been minimal, we have been moving in that direction nonetheless."

"Your Excellency is right, it is we who have failed to act..."

As one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Jinbe has a close relationship with the royal family and can be considered one of the high-ranking members of Fishman Island.

He can represent Fishman Island.

Jinbe solemnly stated, "We will handle the New Fishman Pirates properly and will absolutely not allow them to harm any humans coming and going here again!"

"..."

Upon hearing Jinbe's words, Mrs. Shirley opened her mouth, unsure of what to say.

Seeing that Rocks had no intention of speaking, Lady Shirley whispered to Jinbe:

"Boss Jinbe, Fishman Town...over the New Fishman Pirates, that 'Swordswoman Kuina' has already headed that way..."

Is it even the Fishman Island royal family's place to handle this?

Someone from the Blackwing Demon Pirates has already gone to handle this matter...

Upon hearing this, Jinbe's pupils contracted: "..."

Looking at it this way...

He really didn't see "Fast Sword" Kuina...

"I've eliminated a potential threat for your Fishman Island, but there's no need to thank me. Those who provoked me... their fate was already sealed."

Lox slowly began, “Guina won’t kill innocent people indiscriminately, but she won’t show mercy to those who are hostile or have murderous intent towards us.”

"With our intervention, your Fishman Island royal family won't be branded as guilty of massacring your own people. In a sense, we've done you a great favor."

The help that Rocks and his group gave to Fishman Island was immense.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Fishman Island owes them a favor, would it?

Jinbe said in a hoarse voice, "We, Fishman Island, will remember this. We will never forget your kindness..."

Do you owe someone a favor?

If you calculate it that way, it seems to make sense.

By eliminating the threat posed by the new Fishman Pirates, the Fishman Island royal family also avoided leaving behind a reputation for massacring their own people.

There's no need to worry about the royal family's prestige being shaken...

He owed a favor because of the Arlong Pirates, and Fishman Island owed a favor because of the New Fishman Pirates...

Favors are the hardest things to repay.

It was only our first time meeting...

Why does this happen?

"..."

The members of the Blackwing Demon Adventurer Group looked at each other in bewilderment.

With just a few words, Rocks managed to make Fishman Island owe them a favor.

This is this...

How can someone kill another person and then expect gratitude?

It's simply turning something rotten into something magical!

That's outrageous!

Most importantly, this was clearly something Rocks had planned beforehand; everything was going according to Rocks's plan...

Upon hearing Jinbe's words, Rocks smiled but waved his hand, saying, "Calling it a favor is too much; it was just a small favor."

"Let's go check out Fishman Town first. I'm quite interested in that new Fishman Pirate Crew..."

*Sizzle!*

Rocks unleashed his Observation Haki, locking onto Kuina's location, tearing open space, and said to Jinbe, "Together, Lord Jinbe?"

Looking at the torn space, Jinbe solemnly said, "I will go along too!"

"it is good."

Only Jinbe, Nami, and Perona accompanied Rocks.

The others weren't very interested in the new fishman pirate crew and decided to enjoy coffee at the mermaid café.

I smiled, and Moriah found it uninteresting.