"Hmm, has the situation already become this serious? But with two powers setting their sights on Fish-Man Island one after another since Whitebeard's death, it really is hard to choose."
King Neptune had worried that, after losing Whitebeard's protection, Fish-Man Island would once again face trouble from pirates and human traffickers. He had not expected the Karn Chamber of Commerce and the Big Mom Pirates to approach Fish-Man Island almost simultaneously.
Although making a choice so soon felt a little unfair to Whitebeard, who had always protected them, Neptune had to plan for Fish-Man Island. If he did not decide quickly, not only would his people be in grave danger, but they would also offend both powers.
"The Karn Chamber of Commerce and the Big Mom Pirates-what do you think? The Big Mom Pirates' envoy will arrive in two days. I'm afraid that will be our deadline."
The Left Minister adjusted his monocle before speaking. "It's a difficult choice between the two. The Karn Chamber of Commerce has worked with us before, and, hmm, the Big Mom Pirates are very powerful. But judging by his performance during the Paramount War, Mr. Magician is also very powerful. Let's choose the Karn Chamber of Commerce, Your Majesty."
"Yes, I agree with that decision as well, Your Majesty Neptune."
The Right Minister spoke rapidly through his long, slender seahorse mouth. Fish-Man Island owed much of its prosperity over the past two years to trade with the Karn Chamber of Commerce. They were also buying underwater weapons from them: Homing Torpedoes, Submarine Missiles, and so on. With these weapons, Fish-Man Island's warriors had a much easier time dealing with human traffickers.
They could launch torpedoes and missiles directly underwater. No matter how sturdy the slave traders' ships were, they could not withstand repeated bombardments.