Led by Brahms, Herbert entered Fish-Man Island. As he took in its surroundings, he could not help but marvel. "What a beautiful place! No wonder it's called an underwater paradise." Brahms then introduced Fish-Man Island to Herbert, pointing ahead as he said, "First Mate, that is our Fish-Man commercial district, the most prosperous area on Fish-Man Island. Is there anything you wish to buy?" Herbert shook his head slightly. "No need. Let's head to Dragon Palace."
Brahms led Herbert's group through the Fish-Man commercial district at the center of Fish-Man Island and toward Dragon Palace. After walking for over an hour, they arrived at the gates of Dragon Palace.
Fish-Man King Neptune and Queen Otohime, accompanied by a large group of Fish-Man guards, welcomed Herbert at the gates of Dragon Palace. Neptune spoke first. "You must be Mister Zelda Herbert, the Gale Swordmaster. Welcome to Fish-Man Island."
Herbert nodded slightly to Neptune. "Greetings, respected Fish-Man King Neptune. I am Zelda Herbert of the Flame Dragon Kingdom. I have brought the Flame Emperor's goodwill and wish to form an alliance with the Fish-Man race. Should anything happen in the waters of the Grand Line in the future, the Flame Dragon Kingdom will lend its aid. We will also permit the Fish-Men of Fish-Man Island to live on Jaya Island."
Queen Otohime looked thrilled. "Mister Herbert... can our Fish-Men truly go and live on Mister Flame Emperor's Jaya Island?" Herbert smiled. "Everything Brahms told you is true. It is also the Flame Emperor's intention."
Neptune smiled as well. "In the Jaya Island region under His Majesty the Flame Emperor, no Slave Traders dare capture slaves, and no pirates dare rob anything on Jaya Island. It truly is the strongest kingdom on the Grand Line." Herbert continued, "Flame Emperor Julian also asked me