In the deep sea beyond Fish-Man Island, Bright calmly listened as Ashiya explained in detail how to extract Pure Gold.
Though he did not understand any of it due to his lack of scientific knowledge, that was fine. As long as someone understood it, there was no problem. With Doctor Vegapunk around, that man would surely be able to handle it.
However, although he did not believe Ashiya would deceive him now, Bright maintained his Observation Haki throughout, reading Ashiya's thoughts.
It was not that he did not trust him. This matter was simply too important.
"Thank you very much!"
After Ashiya had explained the complete extraction method to Bright from beginning to end, Bright solemnly expressed his gratitude.
"No, I should be the one thanking you, Mr. Bright."
Ashiya spoke just as solemnly.
"Then let's call it even."
Tesoro rolled his eyes. These two just could not stop being polite.
"Indeed."
Bright curled his lips. "Then let's consider it settled. Neither of us owes the other anything. We're simply normal friends."
"Friends?"
Ashiya was slightly stunned.
"Of course we are already friends."
Bright chuckled. "But don't tell anyone about this relationship if you go to the Blue Sea. The government and I are not exactly on good terms."
That was more than merely not getting along, wasn't it?
Wasn't he supposed to be going to war with the government?
Ashiya sighed inwardly, but a brilliant smile appeared on his face. "It would be an honor!"
"Haha, today really is a good day! Come on, Ashiya, let's go see Fish-Man Island!"
Bright led the three of them onward toward Fish-Man Island at greater speed. "Fish-Man Island now is completely different from what it was two hundred years ago."
"I'm looking forward to it."
Ashiya sniffed. "In my era, Fish-Man Island