Queen Otohime's Approval! Fish-Man District!

Ryugu Palace is located above Fish-Man Island and is enclosed by a giant, independent bubble.

Of course, the bubble where Ryugu Palace is located is still connected to Fish-Man Island through some huge pipes.

These pipes are spread throughout Fish-Man Island, filled with high-speed flowing water, allowing Fish-Man and mermaids to quickly travel to different parts of the Fish-Man Island.

This is a rather large and luxurious building, not much smaller than Onigashima.

The most striking feature is the enormous, lifelike sculpture of a blue dragon coiled atop the palace. Its massive head, complete with whiskers and mane, is positioned directly above the palace, its mouth agape as it roars silently.

Is that Dad?

Yamato stared at the dragon for a moment, then exclaimed, "So you guys are Dad's fans?"

In this world, when people talk about the Azure Dragon, the first person that comes to mind is Teacher Kai.

A hint of embarrassment was visibly visible on Neptune's face.

What should I say in this situation?

The answer was no. Would this totem, passed down through generations on Fish-Man Island, anger them?

Ian chuckled softly.

Vegapunk said that Devil Fruit originate from the desires in people's hearts.

Could the first Devil Fruit User have come from Fish-Man Island?

The dragon, isn't that a legend passed down by word of mouth among the island's inhabitants?

Regardless, it is ultimately the highest city underwater Ryugu Palace.

Later.

Inside a banquet hall within the Ryugu Palace, a banquet to welcome Ian and his companions is underway.

Whether out of fear or politeness, Ian could not find fault with Neptune's behavior; he treated them with considerable respect.

Even though he wasn't familiar with Fish-Man Island, Ian could tell that the banquet was of a very high standard.

The table in front of me was filled with all sorts of unfamiliar foods, including quite a few kinds of fish. Fun fact: mermaids don't eat fish.

On the central stage, some beautiful mermaid ladies were dancing gracefully.

Almost all the high-ranking officials of the Ryugu Palace had arrived, each one holding their breath cautiously, afraid of angering Ian and the others.

In addition, Neptune's family also came, including his eldest son, Hoshigaki, who has blue hair.

as well as--

Welcome to Fish-Man Island!

The speaker was a woman sitting next to Neptune. She wore a long dress with a goldfish pattern, had golden hair styled into two buns on top of her head like rabbit ears, and had a round face that looked dignified and kind.

Otohime.

The Queen of the Ryugu Kingdom.

A woman who is both fragile and strong.

She raised her glass to Ian, "Guests of the Beasts Pirates, I hope you enjoy the upcoming banquet."

Ian smiled and raised his glass to her in return.

Otohime was only a little over two meters tall, while her husband Neptune was a giant mermaid over ten meters tall; the difference in size was astonishing.

Could it be that Neptune was also a master of Return to Life?

In that case, Queen Otohime is quite remarkable. Shirahoshi grew up to be larger than her father, and even as an infant, she was probably no smaller than Queen Otohime.

Neptune breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this harmonious scene.

Although Fish-Man Island is protected by the Whitebeard Pirates, his good brother Whitebeard is too far away.

If this Ian of the Scorched Sky really wanted to do something, they simply couldn't stop him.

They really seem to be here to discuss business.

I just don't know what Ian meant by the immigration plan he mentioned.

Hopefully, this isn't too demanding a requirement.

Neptune took a deep breath.

While he was filled with worries, Ian's friends were genuinely enjoying the banquet.

The unique delicacies from the seabed amazed everyone.

Yamato was eating with Yamato relish, and Jack was also silently gulping down his food.

Even Black Maria looked very happy with a smile, and Law even said, "It's a pity that Sanji didn't come."

And then there's Violet, who tries to shrink into a corner, minimizing her presence, her eyes darting around. For her, this is her first time leaving Dressrosa, and everything on Fish-Man Island amazes her.

And at this time...

"So, Ian,"

Queen Otohime began the conversation, "What do you mean by the immigration plan you mentioned?"

Now, let's get to the main topic.

Ian wiped his mouth and said seriously, "It means exactly what it says, Queen Otohime. Our Beasts Pirates wish to relocate a group of Fish-Man or mermaid immigrants from Fish-Man Island to Wano Country."

Ian plans to transform Wano Country into a second home for Fish-Man and mermaids.

In this way, they would not only receive a huge boost.

More importantly, this would give them the right to claim the title of Aquaman.

"What!"

Neptune nearly knocked over the table in front of him.

His face immediately turned bright red.

He was so close, so very close, that he almost shouted it out.

What kind of bullshit immigration plan is this! Isn't it just a scheme to come to Fish-Man Island and plunder slaves?

They talk such high-sounding words, but aren't they just human traffickers?

but.

"Really?"

Queen Otohime's eyes lit up. She even stood up abruptly. Since she was over thirty and had legs, she strode over, looking at Ian with hopeful eyes. "Ian! Is what you said true?"

"Otohime?"

Neptune screamed.

You don't actually believe this guy, do you?!

In fact, Ian was taken aback for a moment, and he almost instinctively said, "Of course it's true, I have no reason to lie to you."

"Wano Country has a vast inland sea, and even numerous underwater ruins. There shouldn't be another island in the sea that is as suitable for Fish-Man to live on."

"Mmm!"

Otohime nodded repeatedly, her eyes filled with emotion.

Ian raised an eyebrow; he remembered this woman's abilities.

No wonder.

"But why is that!"

Seeing his wife's bewitched appearance, Neptune couldn't help but ask, "Why are you doing this?"

"Our Beasts Pirates are preparing to form an underwater force, and Fish-Man Race and Merfolk are the best candidates."

Ian stated bluntly, "Furthermore, the seabed is a vast treasure trove, containing numerous resources. The assistance of the Fish-Man Race and Merfolk is indispensable for mining these resources."

They could even help explore the seabed of Wano Country to see where Pluton is hiding.

"Force?"

Neptune gritted his teeth.

So they just wanted to take advantage of Fish-Man Island.

"Very good!"

Queen Otohime even shed tears at this moment, "This is wonderful!"

Not to mention Neptune, even Ian's friends were bewildered by her exaggerated reaction.

What's wrong with this woman?

Did you really believe that so easily?

However, the queen of Fish-Man Island, wiping away her tears, turned to her husband and said, "Neptune! It's true! Ian is telling the truth! He's serious! He really wants to relocate some of his people to Wano Country and become a member of that country!"

Neptune was stunned.

He thought of his wife's abilities.

Ian was also marveling at this; it was truly an incredible Observation Haki.

Otohime is a natural-born Awakening Observation Haki.

Her Observation Haki grants her the ability to perceive the emotions of others, making it easy for her to empathize with them; in other words, she possesses an innate Blessed Virgin Mary body.

Therefore, she could easily tell whether Ian was lying or not.

Even more outrageous is that she can force others to empathize with her and perceive her emotional changes. To some extent, she can even directly change a person's values, which can be described as a different kind of Brain Control.

"Say Ian, Neptune!"

Otohime exclaimed, "This is the best opportunity! Ian doesn't discriminate against us at all; he genuinely wants to help us reach the sea!"

She always felt that the future of Fish-Man Island lay in venturing out to sea.

We can't stay in this dark, deep sea forever!

Do we want generations of children to never know what sunshine and sea breeze feel like?

Neptune remained silent in the face of his tearful wife.

Although Otohime was his wife, he did not actually agree with Otohime views.

Fish-Man and mermaids are far too weak compared to humans.

Blindly venturing out to sea will only result in endless persecution by humankind.

However, looking at his wife's unwavering belief, Neptune hesitated.

But when he looked at Ian, that hesitation transformed into something else.

If he doesn't achieve his goal, Ian definitely won't give up easily, right?

He looked at Ian, "Lord Ian, how can I trust you? Will my compatriots not be persecuted by you if they go to Wano Country?"

"I can guarantee it,"

Ian solemnly stated, "The Fish-Man and mermaids have gone to Wano Country. They will not be treated differently. I will provide them with protection. Anyone who dares to harm them will be my enemy."

Just kidding. Fish-Man who can move freely in the sea are even more important than the natives of Wano Country. Discrimination?

If anyone should be discriminating, it should be the natives of Wano Country.

Let alone themselves, even Teacher Kai probably wouldn't be willing to persecute them.

Besides, we have a living example on our side.

"Jack."

Ian glanced at Jack was silently eating.

Jack instantly understood what Ian meant.

He immediately sat up straight, pulled open his clothes to reveal the gills on his shoulder, and said, "There's no need to doubt Brother Ian. Fish-Man can live well in the Beasts Pirates too."

The premise is that you are powerful enough.

Neptune was taken aback.

Fish-Man!

Are the officers around Ian also Fish-Man?

Neptune then looked at Otohime.

The mermaid queen nodded repeatedly, "It's true, they're all serious."

Is that so?

Neptune took a deep breath and looked solemnly at Ian. "Mr. Ian, in that case, let's have a proper discussion about the immigration plan you mentioned."

If safety is truly guaranteed, then allowing some compatriots who wish to go to sea to do so might not be a bad thing.

Neptune knew very well that the yearning for the blue sky and the land had been deeply rooted in the souls of the people of Fish-Man Island for hundreds of years.

Who wouldn't yearn for the sea?

It's just fear of danger.

ah?

Is that all?

Luo was stunned and almost choked on the food in his mouth.

Is it really that easy? It was all settled in just a few words.

"Your Excellency Ian,"

Neptune asked, "How many people are you planning to take? Let me make it clear beforehand, I won't force my fellow countrymen; you can only take those who voluntarily want to leave with you."

The number of people doesn't matter.

Ian said, "I hope the first immigrants will set an example, so that later Fish-Man- men will know that Wano Country truly welcomes them."

Set a benchmark.

Neptune wondered to himself, "How many people are you planning to take with you?"

However, Ian's attitude also relieved Neptune.

As long as it's not forced, it's fine.

"Then let me help!"

Otohime volunteered, "I'll immediately prepare a broadcast throughout the island and then tell everyone this good news!"

"Thank you so much."

Ian's feelings were genuine.

Call her Otohime saint or call it unrealistic, but at least for now, this woman has been a great help.

"In addition,"

Ian's lips curled into a smile. "Could you take me to Fish-Man District?"

"Fish-Man District?"

Neptune was taken aback. "Why go there, Ian? That's a den of thugs."

Fish-Man District was originally an orphanage on Fish-Man Island, but due to a lack of proper routines, it has now become a paradise for bad boys.

"We need petty thugs, that's what we need."

Ian said, "If you're going to build an army, you'll naturally want to choose the more ruthless ones."

Neptune was slightly taken aback.

So, after the banquet, Neptune personally led Ian and the others to Fish-Man District.

They rode on a giant sea fish, approaching from the air towards the area where the Fish-Man gathered, located on the back of Fish-Man Island.

As they flew over, broadcasts covering the entire island began to blare.

"Fellow countrymen!"

Queen Otohime's excited voice rang out, "I have great news to share! The opportunity to go to the surface of the sea has arrived!"

Neptune glanced at Ian was listening quietly.

He said somewhat cautiously, "The effect probably won't be very good. Years of hatred have led to a generally hostile attitude towards humanity among the people."

Moreover, what Fisher Tiger did not long ago has further exacerbated this hostility.

"It doesn't matter,"

Ian said, "Like I said, it's enough to have a few pioneers."

Fish-Man Island has a population of five million. Finding a few thousand people who don't hate humans and yearn for the land shouldn't be too difficult, right?

Neptune nodded slightly, thinking that Ian was quite reasonable and a good person.

Before long, they arrived at Fish-Man District.

It's called a street, but it's not actually a street; it's a rather large area.

Tens of thousands of people live here.

When Ian and the others arrived, they heard small groups of Fish-Man discussing Queen Otohime's speech.

"She said the Beasts Pirates! Did the Beasts Pirates come to Fish-Man Island to recruit?"

"Damn humans! They're trying to attack Fish-Man Island again! That damned Neptune! That damned Otohime! If Brother Fisher Tiger were here, he wouldn't tolerate those human pirates running rampant!"

"What nonsense are you spouting! That's the Beasts Pirates! If we could join the Beasts Pirates, what human would dare look down on us?"

"Huh? You bastard, are you trying to bow down to humans?"

"I'm just telling the truth!"

So when Ian stepped into the neighborhood, he saw many Fish-Man fighting each other.

Public support is valuable.

Ian stretched, and the next second, he soared into the sky. Immediately afterwards, a brilliant Golden Flying Dragon stretched across the sky, and blazing flames shot into the air, with intense light and heat radiating throughout the entire Fish-Man District.

All the Fish-Man couldn't help but turn their gazes toward him.

"I am Ian, from the Beasts Pirates!"

Ian's booming voice swept through the entire block like a storm, "Those who want to follow me and wreak havoc with the Beasts Pirates, you can come to my side now!"

These words caused an instant uproar throughout Fish-Man District.

"They're here! They're really here! Ian of the Scorched Sky! The Beasts Pirates!"

"If we could join the Beasts Pirates, who in the world would dare to mess with us?"

"I'm going to join the Beasts Pirates! They're one of the strongest pirate crews in the world!"

Of course, there is another reaction.

"Damn it! They actually dared to come! Damn humans, how dare they act so arrogantly in Fish-Man District!"

"Go! Go and drive them away!"

"That's right! Even though Brother Fisher Tiger and the others aren't here, we still need to protect Fish-Man District for them!"

Thus, with two different purposes, two different Fish-Man converged into a torrent, heading towards Ian at the same time.

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