"Gilong... Korde Plaza!"
Hody Jones's eyes lit up the moment he heard the location.
He stretched out his webbed hand and gently rubbed his chin.
"There's a device there that can connect to the entire Fish-Man Island via Den Den Mushi (radio Den Den Mushi). The space there isn't very big either; just a few tens of thousands of people would be enough to fill it up!"
Most importantly, Gyoncorde Plaza was my most successful place. Five years ago, it was there that I took my biggest step towards success!!!
As soon as he finished speaking, Hody Jones gritted his teeth and grabbed one of his underlings to his feet.
"Go tell all my men to..."
As soon as he said it, Hody Jones realized it was inappropriate. He casually tossed his underling aside and then excitedly whispered the order.
"Fine, I'll go myself!"
There's no need for you to continue your investigation. This is destined to shine in the future, and of course, I will personally initiate it!
Go and rejoin the main force!
After saying that, Hody Jones grinned widely, and with a sinister laugh, he disappeared from the sight of his underlings.
Only after Hody Jones disappeared did the underlings huddle together, trembling.
"Brother Hody is getting more and more terrifying!"
"Yes, what a terrifying aura!"
They couldn't help but start discussing it.
But as they talked, for some reason, the Fish-Man that Hody had casually tossed aside suddenly seemed a little dejected.
He lowered his head and muttered something in a daze.
"But... Brother Hody, he..."
Even the Celestial Dragon were willing to kneel before Queen Otohime; the Celestial Dragon were important figures on land.
They usually treat us like slaves, but even so, they are willing to respect and revere Queen Otohime.
But we ourselves...
"Alright!"
Before the younger man could finish speaking, his friend next to him punched him on the head.
"Don't say things like that! If Brother Hody finds out, you'll be dead!!!"
On the other hand, in front of Queen Otohime's tomb.
Shirahoshi bent down, held Gawain's hand, and looked at her father and Mjosgard with tears in her eyes.
Two old men sitting together, reminiscing about the same woman—that's the most romantic thing in the world.
The two older men talked about their first meeting five years ago, their brief interactions afterward, and then they began to discuss their lives over the past five years.
Mjosgard lamented his cowardice over the past five years.
Neptune also reflected on his decadence over the past five years.
During their memorial service and conversation, Gion also asked Takabun in Gawain voice.
"My lord, should we show Vander Decken's body to Fish-Man Island?"
"Ah?!!
No way! Corpses and stuff like that are too scary!
Shirahoshi couldn't help but respond immediately, but Gion ignored Shirahoshi and continued to look at Gawain.
Noticing Gion's gaze, Gawain simply shook his head.
"When Vander Decken was alive, every Fish-Man hated him, because his life always reminded people of his evil deeds."
But after he dies, of course some people will still hate him, but he was, after all, Fish-Man, and some will feel a sense of shared sorrow for his passing.
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain patted Jinbe's leg.
"You handed over Vander Decken's body to the civilians in the Sea Forest to dispose of?"
"Yes, sir." Jinbe nodded.
Gawain then gently waved his hand.
"That's it. Vander Decken must die, but he doesn't need to become a tool for me, a Celestial Dragon, to show off. That would only backfire."
Furthermore, I hope that the matter of Vander Decken can become a regular practice for us in the future!
"Oh? What's the custom?"
Jinbe asked softly, and Gawain explained to him with a smile.
"The rule is that anyone who deserves to die should be sent to their death as decisively as we are doing today."
Gion is fine in that respect, but you, Jinbe, you're the Knight of the Sea! You wouldn't have the bad habit of just sending people flying at the drop of a hat, would you?
There are too many people in this world who deserve to die, but if we just knock them out of the world and let them continue to live...
"Then we're not shooting down those who deserve to die, but rather other innocent people who are destined to escape and be directly or indirectly harmed by them!"
At this point, Gawain gave Jinbe look.
"Remember, Jinbe, the word I hate the most is 'fly away'!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Jinbe frowned and then lowered his head to think.
Gawain didn't continue to give Jinbe pointers. He turned around, patted Shirahoshi's hand, and said softly.
"Neptune and Mjosgard are likely to continue like this for a long time, so let's give them enough time and space!"
Jinbe, what other unique places are there in the Sea Forest? Let's head there and explore.
And what about Fukaboshi, Ryuboshi, and Manboshi over there? Want to come along too?
"No, no, no, we won't go, Saint Gawain!"
Fukaboshi quickly responded, flattered and surprised.
Seeing this, Gawain nodded.
"Alright."
As soon as he finished speaking, he turned and walked into the distance. Gion, Shirahoshi, and the others followed behind him. After walking for more than ten minutes, they arrived at the place where they had just climbed the Sea Forest.
A large number of civilians have gathered here now, since everyone already knows the whereabouts of Gawain and his group. After a while, the onlookers will naturally follow.
Gawain didn't put on airs. He waved for everyone to stand up, and then he and Shirahoshi started chatting with everyone on the spot.
The Fish-Man were initially somewhat fearful, but gradually, they became more and more enthusiastic in the face of the gentle Gawain.
They even lit a bonfire and danced around the flames.
Gawain, along with Shirahoshi, Jinbe, and Gion, naturally joined the group dance.
Gion had a particularly good time. She was naturally a lively person, but lately she had been spending a lot of time with Gawain, which she wasn't quite used to yet.
You should know that Gion's specialty is Drinking Game!
Gion was a naval stronghold, known for its drinking Drinking Game, dice games, rock-paper-scissors, and Gion contests!
Of course, it seems that she was later surpassed by Fujitora in this aspect.
Jinbe was somewhat unaccustomed to this, ever since Fisher Tiger died and Arlong parted ways with him.
He calmed down completely, and rarely did he feel so carefree and happy.
Jinbe less capable than Jinbe was Shirahoshi, who was unusually nervous. Despite it being just a casual dance, she wanted every single movement to be flawless.
Having been away from everyone for so long, and yearning to be with them so much, this longing weighed on the little girl, making her dance steps stiff.
The more mistakes she made, the less she wanted to make them; the less she wanted to make them, the more mistakes she made. The little girl jumped around more and more anxiously, almost crying.
Just as the little girl was about to burst into tears, Celestial Dragon guard in a black suit suddenly squeezed next to Gawain.
They were all Mjosgard's guards; after all, Gawain hardly ever brought guards after acquiring Gion.
At that moment, Mjosgard's guard leaned close to Gawain's ear and respectfully whispered his report.
"Saint Gawain, Saint Mjosgard does not wish for us to disturb you, so I wish to report the special circumstances to you."
We have just discovered that a large-scale gathering has occurred in the direction of Fish-Man Island Fish-Man District, and at the same time, the crowd seems to be moving towards Gyoncorde Plaza!
In addition, our personnel stationed around Fish-Man Island reported that small-scale disturbances had occurred at Coral Hill and Mermaid Cove starting twenty minutes ago.
You see..."
"Fine!"
Seeing the guards' concern, Gawain smiled with satisfaction and then waved for them to leave.
After the guards left, Gawain waved to the Merfolk and Fish-Man around him, whose fear had gradually turned into enthusiasm.
"Everyone, haha, we can't keep jumping like this, our Princess Shirahoshi is sweating."
"Everyone, please make way and give us some private space. We need to go back to find King Neptune!"
"Saint Gawain danced well!"
"I'll make way for you right away!"
"Saint Gawain should stay on Fish-Man Island for a while longer!"
"Saint Gawain, can we really get to land?"
"Don't go! Let us look at you a few more times!"
The Merfolk and Fish-Man made way for Gawain and his group followed the path back towards the tomb of Queen Otohime.
As the population dwindled, Gion spoke up and asked Gawain a question.
"My lord, what did those guards say just now? You were in a good mood, but why did you suddenly...?"
"Haha, they have some good news."
Upon hearing this news, I completely lost the will to continue dancing!
Gawain smiled and winked at Gion and Jinbe.
"Get ready, you two. Following Vander Decken's suicide attempt, someone else has come knocking on our door."
Fish-Man Island is such a great place! Fishing here is so easy, the hook is always on the line!