After a long while!
"Is this the breadth of vision that great figures possess?!" All the pirate captains on the island listened in stunned silence, gazing up at the sky as they muttered to themselves.
"Is the gap between us and those great figures really this wide?"
While they were still worrying about how to capture the Mermaid Princess, the great figures were already preparing to rule all of Fish-Man Island. While they were planning to pull off one big job and leave, the great figures had already figured out a path for sustainable development.
What was this? This was vision! Perspective! Magnanimity! The outstanding qualities possessed by the strong!
Several pirates on the island exchanged glances. Their eyes flickered as they became interested in the great figure Mike had mentioned. If that person could truly win them over after they met, joining his crew would not be a bad idea. Once Fish-Man Island was under their control, it would mean a steady stream of wealth. That was far more comfortable than endlessly drifting across the sea.
"Then! When will that great figure arrive?" Iron Hoof asked. Everyone pricked up their ears. This was what they cared about too. The New World was far from peaceful these days. If they waited too long, who knew whether the Marines would come to surround and suppress them?
Mike said solemnly, "He'll be here tomorrow morning. Those willing to join can stay behind. After we attack Fish-Man Island, every pirate crew participating in this operation will receive at least fifteen young female merfolk or fish-men."
"Whoa! That's a massive fortune!" Everyone cried out in amazement. Fifteen young female merfolk alone could be sold for 7.5 to 15 billion Beli.
"Ushishi! Now, make your choice!" Mike said at last with a faint laugh.
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