Hody Jones and his "New Generation" of Fish-Man District are clamoring to set sail with Sig, even "loudly plotting" to storm the Royal Palace, defeat Neptune, and capture Queen Otohime...
Sig was exasperated. Finally, with a stern face, he told them to go back to Fish-Man District and wait for his "orders," and the group of thugs quieted down.
Sig was still a little uneasy, after all, in the original work, Hody Jones was someone who dared to do anything—what if he directly used Sig's name to "rebel"?
So he beckoned and called over a trainee crew member.
"Jack, you come with me to Fish-Man District and keep an eye on them for me." Sig could also tell that Jack didn't want to have much contact with Fish-Man Island. Compared to getting him used to Fish-Man Island right away, he might be more compatible with Fish-Man District.
"Brother! Who is he? A human?" Hody Jones, though he hadn't heard Sig say "watch them," was still resentful of Jack's companionship.
"He is an orphaned Fish-Man who has been stranded on the island and does not want to have contact with other Fish-Man on the Fish-Man Island for the time being."
Hearing Sig's words, Hody Jones's attitude softened slightly, but he still looked at Jack with a smirk. "Oh? Then I can make an exception and let you sit in Fish-Man District for a while..."
"Tch, shorty, so you're the boss of Fish-Man District now?" Jack looked down at him without any politeness.
Although he doesn't acknowledge Sig as his "big brother," Jack still goes to Fish-Man District with Hody despite his reluctance. Judging from the fierce looks they exchange, it seems they're only pretending to be friendly in front of their "big brother."
Sig wasn't worried about Jack; he could single-handedly beat all the thugs in Fish-Man District to a pulp, including Hody Jones!
Moreover, Sig has carefully observed Hody Jones's inner emotions—he is far less dangerous than the "Monster called hatred" in the original work.
Not only because the hatred that had been brewing for over a decade was gone, but more importantly, he now had a new idol— Siegfried!
Like all die-hard fans in the world, Hody Jones in the original work was forced to "fend for himself" after a series of setbacks. He believed that "only I can be the hope of the Fish-Man Race," which led him to further divide himself and his thoughts became increasingly extreme and perverse.
Now, Sig's appearance has given him his last lifeline. He has now completely "climbed the wall" and is just a die-hard fan; he hasn't turned into a terrorist yet.
In some ways, like Jack... Hody is still a "kid".
Without someone to rely on, one can become extreme and abnormal; however, if there is even a little bit of someone to rely on, one would not want to stand in front of others.
Queen Otohime had already invited the Red-Hair Pirates to visit the Ryugu Palace.
Considering that Neptune and Shanks' former Captain Roger were old friends, it's quite normal for him to invite the Red-Hair Pirates over. Besides... everyone can see that Queen Otohime also wants to talk to Sig!
Ryugu Palace is located at the very top of Fish-Man Island, on a vast expanse of coral and seashells, and is the residence of the royal family.
When King Neptune was young, he was known as the "Great Knight of the Sea." Sig remembered Jinbe saying that Neptune was Fish-Man Karate master on par with him and Fisher Tiger.
After inheriting the throne, Neptune basically didn't make any moves, Sig didn't know how much the "Great Knight of the Sea" still had to offer.
Similar to the Sky Island, on Fish-Man Island, there are also many horizontal waterways in the upper part of the air, wrapped in bubble membrane, resembling a large water pipe.
"Then... I will immediately inform the Royal Palace guards to bring the Mount Fish over." The Minister Right still watched the Red-Hair group warily.
The so-called "Mount Fish" is a tool fish that looks like a giant flounder and has a bubble on its back that can carry people.
However, Otohime then said, "No need for that. Just lead the way for Red Force." As she spoke, Otohime stepped onto Red Force.
"Wait... Your Highness! Then... I'll go..." The Minister Right said hastily upon seeing this.
"Minister Right, it's alright. I believe they are friends of Fish-Man Island!" Queen Otohime said seriously and sincerely.
The Red Force then entered the waterway leading to the Ryugu Palace.
When Sig passed by the Marine Shopping Center on the island, he "flashed" out to take the latest newspaper from the public mailbox, and then "flashed" back to the ship.
The Minister Right of the Seahorse was terrified...
Ignoring his nervousness, Sig continued reading the newspaper.
The news Sig wanted to see was on the front page.
"Two hundred and forty million Beli? That's the level of a regular major Rear Admiral defecting... It's a bit of a cover-up." Sig scoffed.
The bounty for Strawberry has been published!
The charges were attacking the Auction House, attempting to steal the Celestial Dragons' property, and brutally murdering Auction House staff and all guests except the Celestial Dragons.
The incident happened last night, and given the brutality of it, the bounty of over 200 million seems a bit too low.
And...
The reason for his defection is precisely what baffles everyone—a promising Marine Headquarters Rear Admiral on the verge of promotion, would kill so many people for a "robbery"? And even attempt to attack Celestial Dragons?
Knowing the inside story, Sig that this was to prevent the Celestial Dragons from becoming a laughing stock, thus making the Navy a laughingstock.
"Instead of surrendering, they resisted and fled... Rear Admiral Strawberry, your 'Justice' is truly disappointing, pfft pfft pfft..." Sig was about to burst out laughing.
Just as Sig had predicted, the three Celestial Dragons woke up first at the Auction House last night. When they found themselves being treated like dogs in the marketplace, being bid on by everyone, they immediately fell into a hysterical panic, loudly berating those around them, only to be whipped a few more times.
However, Strawberry immediately realized—something was wrong! They weren't playing some kind of twisted game!
So they immediately intervened and saved the three Celestial Dragons...
As more and more guests came to their senses, they were plunged into even greater fear and panic.
They usually do indeed excitedly hawk and sell rare slaves like this, but just now... what have they done?
Strawberry realized the consequences and immediately ordered the area to be sealed off.
Ultimately, under the orders of the Celestial Dragons, CP0 deployed elite forces to clear the area, and... Strawberry was also within the clearing zone!
However, Strawberry was no pushover. Although he was ambushed with Shigan and shot several times in the body in one encounter, he still managed to break through the encirclement and make contact with the stationed Marines, leading to a brief standoff between the Marines and CP0.
By the time the navy ordered Strawberry's arrest, he had already escaped Sabaody Archipelago and his whereabouts were unknown...