Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me

"On your turf, someone threatened to cut off my head. Do you consider that a provocation?"

Lox chuckled, a hint of amusement in his voice: "While that might sound a bit boastful, I am, after all, a big shot, aren't I?"

"It's not that others can't provoke me, but what price do you think they should pay for provoking me?"

"I don't know what this 'New Fishman's Treasure F' is, but I've been provoked here on Fishman Island, on your turf. You need to give me an explanation, right?"

"Who do they represent? If it's not clear, not only that New Fishman Pirates F, but even your Fishman Island bears some responsibility..."

This is also a kind of rhetoric.

Of course, Rocks knew that the new Fishman's Treasure F had little to do with the official Fishman Island.

But we can use this as an opportunity to elaborate.

Lox was not the kind of person who would stop at nothing to achieve his goals, but he was willing to use a little trick occasionally.

He was always someone who did whatever he wanted!

A two-pronged approach... no, later it might even be a three-pronged approach...

Given the various factors involved, it would be quite unreasonable for the blue fat boy not to join his Blackwing Demon Adventure Group!

Jinbe: "..."

It's giving me goosebumps!

The thing I was most worried about still happened.

Some idiot has provoked the Blackwing Demon Lord Hai Zi F!

The Blackwing Demon dared to kill even two Celestial Dragons at once; Whitebeard's banner would be absolutely no match for him...

If this matter is not handled properly... Fishman Island may face a major crisis!

Jinbe took another deep breath and quickly assured them, "Lord Blackwing, the actions of the new Fishman Pirates are absolutely not the work of the Fishman Island royal family!"

"They are extremists among the fish-men, who hate and are hostile to humans. They are a bunch of stupid and arrogant idiots who cannot represent the entire Fish-Man Island!"

"so it is……"

Lockes pretended to understand.

These words relieved Jinbe, but Rocks' next words made Jinbe's scalp tingle...

"Fish-men who hate and are hostile to humans, they certainly sound like extreme guys, but I'm a little curious..."

Rocks counted on his fingers and said calmly:

"Does the faction within the Fish-Man Island royal family that advocates 'humans are an inferior race' mean that these extremists are left unchecked?"

Rocks slammed a hat down on him: "Are you planning to start a war between humans, fish-men, and mermaids someday?"

"Otherwise, I really can't understand why you let these extremists who are hostile and hate humanity go unchecked?"

"Most of the people coming and going to Fishman Island are humans, right? They bring economic benefits, supplies, and information from the outside world..."

"Wouldn't this benefit the development of Fishman Island and strengthen the racial relationship between humans, fishmen, and mermaids?"

Rocks spoke confidently: "I know a little about the situation on your Fishman Island."

"Queen Otohime once advocated for peaceful coexistence between humans and fish-men/mermaids. I originally thought that this was Fish-Man Island's attitude towards humans..."

"But I found out that wasn't the case!"

"There are actually fish-men here who are hostile and hateful towards humans! And the royal family of Fish-Man Island turns a blind eye to their behavior, allowing them to attack humans..."

Before Jinbe and Mrs. Shirley could speak, Rocks clapped his hands and gave a look of sudden realization: "Oh, I get it!"

"You first spread the message that Fish-Man Island advocates peaceful coexistence with humans to lower their guard against Fish-Man Island, and then lure humans into Fish-Man Island to kill them, right?"

"Anyway, Fishman Island is located 10,000 meters underwater, and ships without a coating cannot escape. It's like a turtle in a jar. The humans you've eliminated can't send messages out."

"You use this to plunder the resources and supplies of the humans who enter Fishman Island, slowly accumulating strength, and finally one day launching a war against humanity!"

"Furthermore, Fishman Island flies the flag of the Whitebeard Pirates, so even if some sea monsters dare to 'hunt' Fishman Island, they would absolutely not dare to utter a single word in fear of the Whitebeard Pirates' threat..."

"Otherwise, it will provoke retaliation from Whitebeard's Pirate F!"

"Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! Fishman Island is truly a natural crab-catching ground; once you go in, it's hard to get out!"

Rocks looked at Jinbe and Shirley and exclaimed in admiration, "My Fish-Man 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 royal family of Fishman Island, due to various considerations, has not dealt with the new Fishman Pirates series, which is hostile and hateful towards humans...

To many uninformed people, this might genuinely appear to be a design element of the Fish-Man Island royal family, a deceptive practice.

After all, if Fish-Man Island truly values ​​"living in harmony with humans"...

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

This... this...

The existence of the new Fishman Pirate F could actually lead to such consequences?

They had never even considered this possibility before!

Realizing the gravity of the situation, Jinbe quickly spoke up, his tone solemn: "No, Lord Blackwing, we Fish-Man Island absolutely did not mean that!"

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Jinpei knew this in his heart.

If such remarks were to spread, it would undoubtedly be a major blow to the "reputation" of Fishman Island.

It could even provoke hostility from all of humanity!

The Whitebearded Merchant F, who sheltered Fishman Island, will also be caught in the middle, and may even face verbal and written attacks...

This is a huge mistake!

Jinbe truly hadn't expected that the existence of the new fish-men, who were hostile and averse to humans, would pose such a huge threat...

Just thinking about it sent chills down his spine!

"Isn't that right?"

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

"Does this indicate inaction by the Fish-Man Island royal family? Or does it show that the Fish-Man Island royal family doesn't value the promoted concept of 'peaceful coexistence with humans' at all?"

"But no matter what the situation is... I still think your Fishman Island is absolutely awful!"

That's rhetoric.

After these words were spoken...

Rocks having Kuina kill the new Fishman Pirates F would not displease the Fishman Island faction.

On the contrary, it would make the Fish-Man 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 had known the consequences would be so severe, they would naturally have taken it very seriously.

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

In some respects... 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 to them.

But she didn't consider this point, which is truly contrary to her identity as a "fortune teller"...

"..."

Let's not talk about those two anymore.

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

After Lox's analysis...

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 are aware of this hidden danger, no matter how great the difficulties, we cannot remain indifferent..."

Jinbe took a breath and said with a wry smile:

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

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

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

As one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Jinbe also 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 declared, "We will handle the new fish-men's trade well, and we will absolutely not allow them to harm any humans coming and going here again!"

"..."

After hearing Jinbe's words, Mrs. Shirley opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say.

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

"Boss Jinbe, Fishman Town... over at the New Fishman's Lair, that 'Swordsman' Kuina has already headed that way..."

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

Someone from Blackwing Lair has already gone to handle this matter...

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

Looking at it this way...

He really didn't see "Quick Fist" 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, “Kuina will not indiscriminately kill innocent people, but she will not show mercy to those who have ill intentions or murderous intent towards us.”

"With our intervention, your Fishman Island royal family won't have to bear the stigma of murdering your own people. In a sense, we've done you a great favor."

The help that Rocks and his crew gave to Fishman Island was simply too great.

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

Jinbe said in a dry voice, "We, Fish-Man Island, will remember this. We will never forget your kindness..."

Do you owe someone a favor?

If you calculate it that way, it does seem to be true.

They dealt with the potential threat of the new Fishman's Lair and ensured that the Fishman Island royal family would not be remembered for killing their own kind.

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

He owed someone a favor because of the Dragon's Gift F, and Fishman Island owed someone a favor because of the New Fishman's Gift F...