Envoys of the Four Emperors

The three princes of Fukaboshi stayed in the main hall of the Ryugu Palace to receive the Buggy Pirates. Neptune and Buggy boarded the Phoenix Tail Ship and left Ryugu Palace, arriving in Fish-Man Island.

Following the soldiers' report, Neptune steered the phoenix-tailed ship directly toward the location of the [Four Emperors' ] envoy. About half an hour later, he saw Big Mom's pirate flag in East Street. The pirate ship seemed to have just arrived and was moored at the shore.

Surrounded by a group of pirate henchmen, the two leading pirates stepped off the deck.

One was Longleg Tribe Baron Tamago who looked like a French gentleman, wearing sunglasses, dressed entirely in pink, with eggshell-shaped trousers, and carrying a cane. The other was Pekoms, a lion from the Mink Tribe who also wore sunglasses.

Neptune accelerated the phoenix-tailed ship, mooring it above the shore. He personally disembarked to approach the [Four Emperors' ] subordinates, saying, "I am deeply sorry for not welcoming Fish-Man Island, distinguished guests!"

Baron Tamago looked up at the towering Neptune, fiddled with his hot tea, gave a slight, gentlemanly bow, and said, "With such a majestic and imposing figure, you must be King Neptune!"

"It is indeed I, the King." Neptune nodded. "May I ask what brings you to Fish-Man Island?"

Pekoms glanced around. "This isn't the place to talk. Let's go to your palace to discuss this, gaho!"

"That's right, King Neptune. Our mother sent us this time. You should be very interested in the matters we're going to discuss. This will be of great benefit to your entire Fish-Man Island," Baron Tamago said.

"This..."

Neptune roughly understood the purpose of Big Mom's visit and looked somewhat troubled. If Buggy hadn't shown up, he would have warmly welcomed Baron Tamago and Pekoms into the Ryugu Palace. However, he had already decided to use Buggy's banner, and the two sides had reached an agreement. Furthermore, Ryugu Palace was currently full of Buggy Pirates; inviting Four Emperors inside would surely cause an explosion!

In the end, Buggy agreed to help his daughter Shirahoshi. Compared to the Four Emperors, Neptune preferred to have Buggy Pirates become the protectors of Fish-Man Island.

"Old King, what are you still hesitating for, gao!" Pekoms said, quite displeased with Neptune's attitude.

Baron Tamago, on the other hand, was much more gentlemanly. "If there's anything you're having trouble saying, please speak frankly, and we can help you resolve it."

"No need to ask any more questions, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed." Buggy jumped down from the phoenix-tailed ship above, looking at the two of them calmly. "... Fish-Man Island has been taken over by me."

"Who are you, daring to snatch food from a lion's mouth!" Pekoms didn't even bother to look at Buggy properly, and was about to lunge forward in a fit of rage, but was stopped by the composed Baron Tamago. "Wait, Pekoms!!"

Baron Tamago adjusted his sunglasses, then held the hot teacup above his head, blew on it, took a sip, and looked at Buggy, saying, "The World Government's newest [Shichibukai], Buggy the Star Clown, I really didn't expect to see you here..."

"This is the man who made a name for himself in the Marineford War?!" Pekoms calmed down considerably and sized up the Red Nose man in front of him.

"You two should leave now; this is my territory," Buggy said calmly.

The reputation of the Four Emperors is indeed terrifying. Whitebeard, Shanks, Kaido, and Big Mom are all among the strongest people in the world. Even Shichibukai like Donquixote Doflamingo has to be careful when facing them.

But he was also different. According to seniority, he was a member of the Pirate King's crew and could be considered on par with Shanks, one of the Four Emperors. His reputation both made him and dragged him down. Even if the other party was the Big Mom Pirates, he could not show any weakness.

Moreover, unlike Kaido and Shanks who like to run around, Big Mom has a severe "Hunger Pangs" and won't easily leave her territory, which is one of Buggy's sources of confidence.

If Fish-Man Island had been taken over by Big Mom before his arrival, he certainly wouldn't have gone looking for trouble. But the situation is exactly the opposite now; Big Mom's pirate crew arrived after him, so he certainly wouldn't hand over this territory so easily.

"Perhaps you could consider giving Fish-Man Island to us. This was also the wish of Jinbe, the Shichibukai. He found his mother and made this request, which is why we came here."

Baron Tamago's words always left room for maneuver and were never too forceful.

"The old and the new cannot coexist. He is no longer Shichibukai, and even if he were, it wouldn't affect my decision." But Buggy's words left no room for negotiation, showing no sign of backing down.

"Red Nose, don't think you're so great just because Shichibukai. Compared to the Four Emperors who can stir up storms around the world... you're no different from ordinary pirates, ga-hoo!!" Pekoms' tone was extremely unfriendly, as if he was about to attack at the slightest provocation.

"So, I recently witnessed the fall of one of the Four Emperors, and also patted another on the shoulder..." Buggy narrowed his eyes slightly, revealing a hint of danger. "Perhaps you can consider me just an ordinary pirate."

"Don't do it, Pekoms!!" Baron Tamago hurriedly stopped the raging Pekoms. Just as Buggy said, if he were just an ordinary pirate, he wouldn't hesitate so much, but he wasn't!

Despite severely damaging the Navy's reputation during the Marineford War, he was immediately recruited by the World Government to become Shichibukai, which is enough to prove his extraordinary status and powerful influence!

Furthermore, Buggy could be said to have done favors for the remnants of the Whitebeard Pirates during the Marineford War, and he also has a close relationship with Shanks, one of the Four Emperors. These layers of relationships make one have to weigh the adverse effects of a confrontation. While Mom can act recklessly, Baron Tamago knows that he cannot be so impulsive.

He hesitated for a moment, then took a slight step back. "Fish-Man Island can be yours, but you must provide ten tons of Fish-Man Island sweets every month, and so on..."

Before he could finish speaking, Buggy interrupted him, "No, I won't agree."

Are you kidding me!

This island is under my protection, yet I have to provide you with ten tons of sweets every month. Doesn't that mean I've become your subordinate, essentially working for you?

If I agree to such a request, I'm afraid I won't be able to explain it to my subordinates!

Baron Tamago's expression also turned somewhat displeased. He gripped his cane but held back, not lashing out. Once they clashed, it would mean declaring war, which meant his opponent was a pirate of Shichibukai caliber, not some nobody.

"Pekoms... we can't make this decision. Bring the Den Den Mushi, let's ask Mom's opinion."