During breakfast, Uchiha Hiko and Jinbe discussed the possible changes in the New World's balance of power. Jinbe looked deeply worried. In his view, whether Dressrosa could be revived was tied to Fishman Island's future course.
After all, quite a few fish-men had now come to Dressrosa. While helping rebuild the kingdom, they had also gained a deeper understanding of humans. Moreover, after enduring hardship together, the humans of Dressrosa had opened their hearts to the fish-men of Fishman Island, no longer keeping the same barriers between them as before.
Jinbe considered this a very good development. If humans and fish-men could coexist harmoniously, then over time, the fish-men would one day truly integrate into human society and be accepted by humanity.
That was why Dressrosa was crucial. It could be said to be an important turning point for Fishman Island's path toward the surface.
Ever since Luo and Urouge returned to Dressrosa, Hiko had instructed Kyros to select twenty of the most loyal soldiers and have them consume the artificial Devil Fruits developed by Caesar to increase their strength. This Devil Fruit unit was currently Dressrosa's defensive force. Led by Kyros, they trained every day and honed their skills tirelessly.
Luo and Urouge were responsible for assisting King Riku in managing the auction house. After all, not everyone who came from around the world was kind-hearted. Those qualified to take part in the auctions were generally influential figures in their respective countries, so it was only natural for them to have a bit of a temper.
With Luo and Urouge there to keep order, at least nothing had happened during this period.
Hiko had gradually moved away from personally handling every matter and begun delegating them to his subordinates while he remained behind the scenes, controlling the overall situation.