After Ronglin returned this time, Crocodile was still on the island. However, no matter how Ronglin probed around the subject, Crocodile merely gave him lukewarm, perfunctory replies, showing not the slightest intention of joining the Star Alliance.
Ronglin was helpless, but there was nothing he could do. A formidable figure like Crocodile was never easy to win over. He could stay here for as long as he liked; Ronglin did not mind that.
As he wandered around, Ronglin once again arrived near the Ninth Base.
There were just as many people visiting Princess Shirahoshi today, but no one was now permitted to enter the designated area. Even children who wanted to see Princess Shirahoshi had to undergo layers of inspection.
In Ronglin's words, this was a major opportunity for an alliance between humans and the Mermaid Clan. Whether the two races could coexist peacefully in the future depended on this Ten Thousand Nations Alliance Summit, so he could not afford to be careless with such an esteemed guest.
The envoys who had traveled from afar all expressed their understanding. Following Ronglin's wishes, they merely greeted Princess Shirahoshi from a distance.
For the sake of safety, these were all considered necessary measures, especially since Princess Shirahoshi was a special guest.
Chapter 447: Navy Returns!
Ronglin had arranged the tightest security here. Two thousand soldiers were stationed within the safe zone, while forty Devil Fruit users had been deployed openly and covertly.
Sixty beacon towers had been built around the area. At the slightest disturbance, warning smoke would be lit, and every defending force in the Ashil Kingdom would know something was wrong here within three minutes.
Ronglin's almost insane level of protection for Princess Shirahoshi left many people puzzled. Not only were two thousand soldiers guarding the safety zone, but the