Marshal Sengoku, please inform the Five Elders. My cooperation with the Fish-Men was merely a spur-of-the-moment idea. Fish-Man Island occupies a crucial position on the Grand Line. Having the Fish-Men join the Shichibukai would not only strengthen the Marines' control over the seas, but also ease the conflict between humans and Fish-Men.
Mu Chen steadied himself and spoke calmly.
At this point, all he could do was use such lofty words to deal with the situation.
Wasn't the conflict between Fish-Men and humans caused by the Celestial Dragons?
As long as all the Celestial Dragons were killed, more than half the conflict would disappear.
But Sengoku had no idea what Mu Chen was thinking. Seeing him put it that way, he nodded slightly, a trace of approval flashing through his eyes. "That makes sense."
However, the Five Elders are also worried that the Fish-Men have always been xenophobic. How can we ensure that they will behave themselves?
Mu Chen had long been prepared for Sengoku's question. He answered calmly, "I've reached an understanding with Fisher Tiger of the Fish-Men. He is a highly respected figure among them. Moreover, becoming Shichibukai would greatly benefit the Fish-Men. It would raise Fish-Man Island's status, grant them Marine protection, and reduce threats from pirates."
"Good. Very good. I'll relay this truthfully."
Sengoku smiled in satisfaction after hearing this. He had not expected Mu Chen to have thought things through so thoroughly.
With that, Sengoku left the banquet hall.
Once Sengoku was gone, the atmosphere in the banquet hall became lively again.
After a night had passed, Mu Chen was about to leave Marineford. After all, countless eyes were watching him there. Sakazuki, Bullet, Kuzan—they all wanted to challenge him.
Since everything had been settled, Mu Chen saw no reason to remain in Marineford.
However,