One Piece: I Weave the Pirate Codex with My Zanpakuto

Just as the four were about to head to Water Road, the Den Den Mushi (snail phone) started ringing.

"Boss, something's happened at the port."

Den Den Mushi: "It's the Slave Pirates. Those scum are causing trouble at the port. They seem to be planning to capture mermaids."

Hana Hanafuda first replied with "Wait," then looked at Ross.

"Why are you looking at me like that? Cooperation with the merfolk requires a pledge of allegiance."

Ross waved his hand and led Olvia to Water Road.

"Arrest those human traffickers, break their limbs and hang them at the port, let their blood and screams become the weathervane of Fishman Island."

"learn."

Hana Huazha smiled ferociously:

"Next are Boss Ross's orders."

"Men, act in the name of the great pirate Ross, capture those bastards who have ruined the reputation of pirates, break their limbs, and hang them in the port."

"I'll be there soon. If they try to escape, sink their pirate ship first."

"Yes!!"

……

Not long after——

[Water Road boarding area]

The mermaid in charge of flight attendants stared warily at Ross.

“WATER ROAD is not open to humans; these passageways are special transportation used internally.”

Ross then remembered that in this day and age, the merfolk were still in a semi-isolated state.

While it's impossible to completely prevent humans from landing on the island, the play areas will likely be limited to some commercial areas and Fishman Street.

The former is for making money, the latter...

The latter is not under the jurisdiction of Fishman Island, and if humans want to go there, the mermaids can't do anything about it.

"What do we do now, Ross?"

Olvia looked worried as she picked up little Bucky, but Ross remained unperturbed.

"Be patient, let the bullets fly a little longer, Olvia."

Chapter 61 Ross's Sincerity, Neptune's Heart Fluttering (Seeking investment to follow this book~ Thank you everyone~)

【Fishman Culture Hall】

In the lounge area, Neptune sipped his tea casually, his mind preoccupied with Roger's words.

The great pirate Ross...

He had heard some things about the other party.

The remnants of the Rocks Pirates, the killing of King Naoki and the recapture of Beehive Island, the three-day battle between Whole Cake Island and the Navy heroes, and so on.

Especially the three-day battle that happened not long ago.

If Neptune hadn't learned about it from Roger, he wouldn't have known that such a collision had occurred at sea.

In short, that man was very strong.

He is undoubtedly the most powerful swordsman of this era.

Why would such a powerful man seek me out...?

"General Neptune! General, something terrible has happened! Those despicable humans are here to capture mermaids again!!!"

The sound of hurried footsteps grew louder as they approached, eventually rushing into the rest area where Neptune was.

"Slow down, what did you just say about humans?"

The soldier who came to report repeated what he had just said.

Bang--!!

The table was overturned, the teacups shattered, and Neptune's eyes widened.

Anger manifested as bloodshot eyes.

"Those bastards again!!!"

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“General Neptune, I am Nathan, the captain of the Third Division of the Neptune Army stationed at the port!”

Neptune abruptly interrupted, "I know the situation there, and I'm coming over to help right now!"

"No, you don't need to come."

The Den Den Mushi looked strange.

"The mermaids have been rescued; it was done by humans. It seems they've been fighting amongst themselves."

"I heard them shouting in the name of the great pirate Ross, blasting the mermaid traders' ships with cannons."

"Then it became a one-sided battle. Those human pirates who tried to capture mermaids were already hanging up, and the whole port was filled with their screams."

In Rose's name?

Neptune, who was about to leave with his golden trident in hand, stopped in his tracks, and the anger on his face vanished at a visible speed.

"You mean, those humans killed each other, and the merfolk were rescued?"

The Den Den Mushi nodded in agreement.

"Well, I see."

The Den Den Mushi clicked off, and Neptune waved to the soldiers waiting for orders in front of him.

After a moment's thought, I picked up the Den Den Mushi.

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"Hello, this is Water Road~"

“I am Neptune.”

The Den Den Mushi quickly adopted a respectful expression.

"Yes, General Neptune, is a traffic closure necessary?"

"No, is there a human named Ross over there?"

"Please wait."

Immediately afterwards, a voice came from the other end of the Den Den Mushi, asking questions and giving confirmation.

"His name is indeed Ross."

"Arrange transportation for him to ride, with the destination being the Fishman Culture Museum."

"Yes, I understand."

Putting away the Den Den Mushi, Neptune walked to the window and gazed at the distant sea view.

He had seen this unchanging scenery for many years.

If he had to make a comparison between the scenery of Mermaid Island and Mermaid Bay, he actually preferred it.

Although that place is located in the deep sea, you can see blue skies, sunshine, and white clouds.

"Is it a path to where the sunlight is...?"

……

Half an hour later, at the entrance of the Fishman Culture Hall.

Neptune, who greeted the crowd with a smile, took the initiative to step forward.

"I've long heard of the legendary pirate Ross's exploits, and meeting him in person is truly extraordinary!"

"I heard about what happened at the port from my soldiers. I have to thank you, Ross, for your righteous help! Hahaha~~"

After introducing themselves, Neptune stepped aside and reached into the hall.

"Please, I will show you around the culture of the mermaids. Someone, prepare some pastries and the best black tea. We will go to the lounge in fifteen minutes."

"Yes, General Neptune!"

Following Neptune on a tour of the clubhouse, Ross responded with a smile.

He was all too familiar with the perfunctory formalities of such business occasions.

Before his transmigration, as the King of the Ox and Horse, he had experienced many such things.

Partners from other cities came to inspect.

Visit the guild hall, tour famous gardens, drink tea and chat, have dinner, get a massage and foot massage...

They are basically all part of a set routine of one-stop service.

After visiting the fish-man culture, which humans don't quite understand, and arriving at the lounge, where they sat down and had a few sips of tea, Ross took the initiative to steer the conversation toward the real purpose.

“General Neptune, I would like to represent the alliance between Miracle Island and the Dragon Palace Kingdom.”

Just then, Olvia handed over a sketch for the construction of Miracle Island.

Ross points to the area below the island.

"I plan to develop a unique commercial district on the seabed, and for this, I need the help of the fish-men and the giants."

"In exchange for your favor, I can promise you two things."

"First, if the king of the merfolk is willing, I can lend the name to Fishman Island. Anyone who dares to cause trouble on Fishman Island will be dealt with by me and my subordinates afterward."

"Second, I can designate an area on Miracle Island for the merfolk to inhabit. The initial plan is to include this area along with the near sea."

Neptune looked at the area Ross was pointing to with a strange expression.

He couldn't understand Ross's reasoning for doing this.

It's not that the merfolk didn't benefit enough; on the contrary, they were the biggest beneficiaries in this cooperative partnership.

That's why he found it strange.

What human being wouldn't care about their own interests?

"Excuse my bluntness, Boss Ross."

"I don't see how doing this will benefit you much. There are plenty of fish-men and pirates who go out to sea to adventure."

"If you put out a call for volunteers in the newspaper, I think it won't be long before a large number of fish-men and pirates come knocking on your door, willing to offer their loyalty."

"Besides, I am not the king of the Dragon Palace Kingdom, so I can only relay your words at most."

Neptune's reaction was exactly what Ross expected, and he delivered the prepared statement.

"What I value is not the present, but your future and that of the merfolk."

"Once the merfolk settle down in my area, I can guarantee the relative safety of the underwater commercial zone and Miracle Island for the long term."

"Moreover, I am very optimistic about the business model of Mermaid Cafe. If they are willing, I would like to add Mermaid Cafe and Mermaid Tavern to the future business system."

"You don't need to worry about their safety. No one dares to cause trouble on my turf, not even the Celestial Dragons."

"Once we're on Miracle Island, walking on the land of the ideal world, anyone who dares to cause trouble, I'll hang them up in the harbor to dry in the sun."

"Those idiots who wail day and night will become a unique feature of Howling Beach."

Ross picked up his teacup, took a sip to moisten his throat, and then continued speaking.

"I need a powerful force to help me find something that is important to me, whether it is a force that lives in the light or a force in the underworld."

"So you can completely trust my sincerity. And once this trip to Fishman Island is over, I must immediately go to meet with the Giant King Harald to discuss the plans for Miracle Island and Elbaf."

Giants?