Donald's Fish-Man Island Anecdotes

Donald was a merchant, but not the kind who set up shop in one place.

He was a sea merchant, buying goods cheaply in one place and selling them at a high price in another.

This was a highly profitable business in the Blue Sea.

Due to inconvenient transportation, there was a severe lack of communication between islands, and coupled with the uneven distribution of resources, something cheap on one island could be worth a fortune on another.

This provided merchants with opportunities to profit from price differences.

However, becoming a sea merchant in this Blue Sea was a very risky endeavor.

The sea was always dangerous, let alone with the countless pirates roaming it now; it was common for merchants to be robbed and killed by pirates.

And Donald was even a merchant who made a living in the Grand Line.

Treacherous weather, unpredictable currents, and pirates far stronger than those in the Four Seas – it was a nightmare for sea merchants.

But Donald was doing quite well here.

On one hand, he possessed considerable strength, and on the other, the routes he frequented were generally safe from raids.

Donald was a merchant who always traveled between Fish-Man Island and Sabaody Archipelago.

He would buy daily necessities and essentials on Sabaody Archipelago and transport them to Fish-Man Island to sell at a high price. Then, he would buy things like coral and pearls unique to the undersea world on Fish-Man Island and make another profit back on Sabaody Archipelago.

While not outrageously profitable, he earned a good amount after deducting the cost of coating.

After all, Fish-Man Island was quite close to Sabaody Archipelago.

If this route weren't so dangerous, with an extremely high mortality rate, Donald couldn't even imagine how many competitors he would have.

Donald didn't mind sailing in the deep sea.

He feared running out of money more than dying.

One day, Donald once again loaded his ship with a full cargo of goods. After the coating was complete, he dove straight into the deep sea, heading towards Fish-Man Island.

He had traveled this route countless times. As long as he didn't have the terrible luck of being suddenly attacked by a Sea King, Donald was confident he would have no problems.

And indeed, this time he smoothly entered the cavity beneath the Red Line and continued on, soon arriving at the area that, despite being in the deep sea, was still bathed in light.

Donald couldn't help but sigh with relief.

He had survived again.

If he didn't love money so much, who would want to travel back and forth on such a devilish route?

However, Donald soon noticed another ship ahead of him.

He took out his telescope to look.

"A pirate ship?"

Donald immediately ordered his crew to slow down.

In the distance was a pirate ship.

He even recognized the Jolly Roger from memory.

It was the ship of the pirate with a bounty of 34 million, Giant Axe Cecil!

Although it was unlikely they would risk the dangers of the deep sea for an attack, it was better to be safe than sorry.

The merchant ship deliberately fell back a distance, but they were still getting closer to Fish-Man Island.

Then.

"Huh?"

Donald suddenly saw a dark shadow rapidly approaching.

His expression changed drastically.

It was a Sea Beast!

An adult Sea Lion, over fifty meters long!

The top predator in the sea, besides Sea Kings!

Before his fear could consume him, he saw what was circling the Sea Lion--

"Fishmen?"

So many Fishmen were surrounding the Sea Lion!

They were wearing the same uniforms!

Was it a new Fishman pirate crew?

Donald knew that there were pirates among the Fishmen, lurking around Fish-Man Island, either robbing passing humans or even robbing the residents of Fish-Man Island.

"Don't make any rash moves!"

Donald loudly ordered his terrified crew, who were reaching for their weapons.

There was no chance of winning a fight against Fishmen in the deep sea.

Not to mention they had a Sea Beast with them, and their numbers were an overwhelming advantage.

Donald tried to calm his emotions.

Fishmen were better than Sea Beasts, at least they could communicate.

The Sea Beasts and Fishmen stopped not far ahead. Then, one Fishman paddled over, passed through the Coating, and landed directly on the deck.

"Excuse me, Mr. Fishman, what can I do for you?"

Donald knew many Fishmen hated humans, so he tried his best to show his friendliness.

The Fishman glanced at him and stated directly, "We are the patrol unit belonging to the Fish-Man Island Immigration Bureau. We are responsible for inspecting all ships coming to and from Fish-Man Island. Now, please allow us to search your ship to ensure nothing that could harm Fish-Man Island occurs."

If Bright could see this, he would surely be relieved. Just getting these guys to say this to humans calmly was not an easy task.

Donald was stunned for a moment. "Immigration Bureau? I'm sorry, Mr. Fishman, I'm a merchant who travels to Fish-Man Island frequently, but how have I never heard of this organization?"

Is this some Fishman Pirates impersonating Fish-Man Island to rob us?

"We are a newly established organization."

The Fishman frowned slightly, his attitude already a bit impatient. "You just need to choose to accept or not accept."

Donald asked cautiously, "What if I don't accept?"

"If you don't accept, you are not allowed to land on Fish-Man Island. You can return the way you came or head directly to the New World," the Fishman said coldly.

Donald breathed a sigh of relief.

Thank goodness, I thought I would die if I refused.

Then he thought for a moment and tentatively asked, "So, what if I neither accept the inspection nor try to force my way onto Fish-Man Island?"

Donald watched as a smile appeared on the Fishman's face.

"In that case, you can witness firsthand the consequences of doing so."

The Fishman turned and pointed towards the front of the ship.

Donald looked in the direction he was pointing.

In the distance, the Pirate Ship they had seen earlier was also confronting a Sea Beast.

The Sea Beast lunged the next moment, directly smashing through the Pirate Ship's Coating and swatting a large hole in its hull with one claw.

After that, the Sea Beast didn't even need to do anything else. The membrane broke, and the deep-sea water poured in. Under the immense pressure, everything was crushed.

Donald instantly became as quiet as a cicada in winter.

Is this the fate of those who try to force their way through?

"Please, search freely. The ship's hold is filled with ordinary cargo," Donald said quickly.

The Fishman nodded, waved his hand, and another group of Fishmen landed on the deck. They swaggered past the pale-faced crew members and entered the ship's hold to begin their search.

Donald took a deep breath.

Fish-Man Island has become this tough?

This deep sea is about to change.

Humans who want to pass through here will likely face a deep-sea disaster.

What will Fish-Man Island become in the future?

Donald couldn't wait to land on Fish-Man Island and see.

The Fishmen finished their inspection quickly. Since they found no contraband, their weapons were confiscated, with the promise they would be returned upon leaving Fish-Man Island.

Afterward, the Fishmen questioned Donald further, asking about his purpose for coming to Fish-Man Island, the identities of his crew, and how long he planned to stay.

Once all questions were answered, the Fishmen gave them a receipt detailing the inspection results.

Donald relaxed. It seemed that although Fish-Man Island's attitude had become tougher, they weren't blindly rejecting humans.

Then, they were stopped again just outside the gates of Fish-Man Island.

Fishmen wearing the same uniforms as the ones from earlier were there to register them.

Donald glanced at the Sea Beast rolling around in the sea behind them and didn't refuse.

A thorough inspection has already been done. What's the big deal with a little registration?

He handed over the inspection receipt, and everyone on the ship had their photo taken. Finally, each person received a pass with an expiration date, bearing their photo.

The Fishmen explained that to move around Fish-Man Island now, one must use a pass, or they would be considered illegal intruders and expelled.

Being expelled from Fish-Man Island in this deep sea...

Donald shivered and immediately told everyone to keep their passes safe.

Finally, they were able to officially land. Following the sea route, Donald sailed his ship to the familiar port.

Just as he breathed a sigh of relief, he saw many soldiers in blue uniforms patrolling the shore of the port, and a Sea Beast was floating in the sky.

It really is a new organization for Fish-Man Island.

Donald was very surprised.

Have the crew prepare to unload the cargo. Donald, along with two subordinates, disembarked, ready to find a familiar Fish-Man Island merchant to sell their goods.

As soon as he stepped onto the shore and took a breath of Fish-Man Island's sweet air, a commotion could be heard from afar.

If there was a spectacle to see, why hesitate?

Donald and his subordinates went over.

On the other side of the port, a human wall had already formed.

Donald finally managed to squeeze through and saw two groups of people fighting.

Soldiers in blue uniforms were attacking a group of humans.

Giant Sea Beasts were rampaging, and each pounce and strike was accompanied by a chorus of screams.

Donald held his breath.

"What happened? Why did the fight start so suddenly?"

"I heard these pirates were preparing to set sail but refused inspection, which led to a conflict, and it ended up like this."

"What is Fish-Man Island thinking? If this continues, who will want to come here? They were just passing through, after all."

"They might even provoke the pirates, and they'll be in big trouble."

Donald listened to these voices, then slowly retreated from the crowd.

One of his subordinates said worriedly, "Boss, the situation on Fish-Man Island is so severe right now, it doesn't seem very suitable for doing business anymore."

Donald gave him a surprised look. "What nonsense are you talking about? Isn't this a huge business opportunity?"

"Huh?"

"Hahahaha! It's time to get rich! I'm going to see that Director right now!"