Pirate: It’s not a phantom beast, it’s a phantom god!

Chapter 289 Big Signboard

After informing the other members of the patrol of the characteristics of the merman that Bulfat was looking for and asking them to keep an eye out, the old merman stopped his search and took a half-day off.

Although these people were the lowest-ranking patrolmen, their combat strength was nowhere near that of the Sea God Army, which was directly under the royal family's command...

But when it comes to finding people, especially in remote places like Fishman Street where homeless people congregate, their intelligence network built up through deep-rooted grassroots efforts can be incredibly effective.

Sometimes, the countless resources those people expend can't compare to the half-bottle of cheap liquor they casually hand out.
"Alright, the arrangements for finding the person have been made. All that's left is to wait for news."

Leaving Bulfat and the others behind, the old fishman grabbed Jinbe's arm and invited him to sit at his house first.

……

"Come on, Jinbe, tell me how you've been doing over there all these years?"

"What about the other children? Are they doing well?"

"How was the meal?"

"You weren't bullied by those pirates outside, were you?"

As they walked, the old fishman kept asking Jinbe all sorts of questions about his time on Fenrir Island.

It was the first time Jinbe had ever seen this old man so talkative, making him seem like a taciturn person in comparison.

However, he soon realized that the other person seemed a bit too talkative...

"You mean the girl who taught you Fishman Karate is the one that Bulfat keeps talking about?"

"Exactly."

How old is that girl?

"Hmm... he should be a few years younger than me."

Jinbe didn't know Osei's exact age and could only give a vague answer, then immediately added:

"However, although Miss Ossie is young, her strength is outstanding in the Beast Pirates. She also did her best to teach me without any sloppiness."

It's true, Osei really put a lot of effort into teaching Jinbe.

Training methods included using warships instead of jeeps to bolster Jinbe's courage and combat skills, and having Obe create a gravity chamber for Saiyan-style training. In short, Jinbe experienced almost every kind of training method imaginable during those years.

Even now, when he recalls those... wildly imaginative training methods that popped up from time to time, Jinbe can't help but smile wryly.

But the old fishman's focus was clearly not on that.

"She's a few years younger than you... Isn't that girl pretty?"

Seeing the smile on Jinbe's lips, the old fishman stroked his chin and began to steer the conversation in a strange direction.

"Is he handsome or not?"

"Uh……"

After a few seconds of trying to understand the old fishman's question, Jinbe recalled the stunning crimson figure that had bid him farewell when he left Fenrir, and then answered truthfully:

"If we're talking about looks, excluding Miss Ossie's two blood relatives, perhaps only the legendary mermaid princess from eight hundred years ago can compare to her~"

Jinbe hadn't actually seen many humans, but Osina's appearance, which could distort the aesthetic standards of different races, made him firmly believe that she could one day rival the mermaid princess of Fishman Island's legend.

"Wow~ Such a high rating..."

The old fishman nodded, about to say something more, but shook his head after seeing Jinbe's clear eyes, which held a hint of doubt.

[What am I worrying about?]
He chuckled to himself inwardly, then put his hands behind his back and remained silent.

……

"Miss Ossie?"

"Ah, ah?!"

"Oh... what is it?"

Half a world away, the red-haired girl, who was in a daze, was suddenly called by name.

She blinked, and after regaining her senses, looked at the Den Den Mushi (snail phone) on the table with some surprise.

Lately, Ossie has been spacing out from time to time and always seems to feel uneasy... but theoretically, it's impossible for her to be in such an abnormal state given her current physical condition.

[Could it really be a health problem?]
[Or is it an indication of authority issuing a warning?]
[I'll go see Sister La after I'm done with this busy period...]
Ossie's mental activity didn't last long; Tao Long, who had just woken her up, began asking again:
"Miss Osei, what's going on with Kaido suddenly calling us back and saying he wants to take over Wano Country?"

"Do you have any news from your side?"

"And I've also heard that the cadres are going to be reorganized and their seating arrangements rearranged, this..."

Another cadre stationed on the island, whose rank was lower, also chimed in with some concern.

Having taken over all of Bulfat's work, Osei was now in charge of all matters related to the deployment of the combat units within the pirate crew after Kaido ordered the entire crew to prepare to enter Wano Country.

She is currently issuing instructions to the executives she has summoned via Den Den Mushi. "I don't know much about the situation in Wano Country either."

Ossie answered:
"Anyway, what Boss Kaido means is that the place has a lot of people and minerals and is in a good location. Now that they've taken the initiative to come to us, there's no reason not to take it."

As the saying goes, "If you don't take what Heaven gives you, you will suffer the consequences." Since he had made up his mind, Kaido, as a truly hardcore and ruthless person, immediately put his super strong action into action.

"Jin has already led his men to scout ahead. Once he returns, it will probably be our turn to make a move."

"As for you... although not all of you may have to go, you should pack up now and be ready to set off at any time."

Sitting in the office that had originally been assigned to Bourfat, Ossi flipped through a tentatively drafted list in his hand and continued talking about another matter:
"As for the issue of the personnel reshuffle that you are concerned about, it's really nothing... it's just a reshuffle based on Kaido's personal interests."

"Currently, it seems that Boss Kaido intends to establish three 'Big Four' in his pirate crew."

"[Big sign]?"*n
"Yes, they're positions similar to those in a pirate crew, tentatively named [King], [Queen], and [Jack]."

"Goo-hoo~ that..."

"You have no chance, Taolong."

Before the other party could speak, Ossie interrupted.

"The list of the [Big Picture] has been drawn up by Boss Kaido."

"..."

Everyone quieted down, eager to know who these three executives, representing the face of the pirate crew, were.

"You all know who King is, so I won't say."

"As for the title of [Queen], you probably don't know that Boss Kaido promised it to a blond punk a few years ago, and he's been talking about when to bring it to him."

In fact, Saine had already left MADS last year, but he hadn't come to find Kaido as promised. Kaido, who was getting impatient, had decided to go and talk to him personally about his 'intention to change careers'.

"As for the position of [Jack], it will be left to Uncle Bourfat."

"..."

"Forehead……"

"Hmm? What, is there any other question?"

"Just ask if you have any questions."

Seeing the hesitant expression on the Den Den Mushi's face, Osei waved his hand dismissively, telling it to stop being so coy.

"Um... if we're talking about signboards, Ms. Ossie, you guys are probably more suitable~"

"Why is it Lord Jin and the others?"

This is a perfectly reasonable question.

It's not that Jin and the others aren't qualified, but rather that Osie and the others are the more suitable candidates, both in terms of appearance and strength.

"It's very simple. Boss Kaido originally thought the same thing, but Raibou and Ober completely ignored him."

Not to mention, Kaido hasn't even seen Obe's face.

Upon learning that the other party wanted to recruit him to be some kind of pointless "signboard," Oberon immediately categorized Kaido as one of the same kind of idle people as Osei, and then decisively turned him away.

"And I don't want this kind of bizarre title, like a playing card."

"Besides, since they are the face of the entire pirate crew, of course we have to choose someone who looks fierce and menacing... If it were the three of us, we wouldn't be the face of the crew, but the face of the crew girls."

"If I didn't know better, I'd think this was some kind of visual novel~"

Although no one knew what Galgame meant, everyone could accept Ossie's explanation.

It's really inappropriate for a major overlord of the new world like the Beasts to use three little girls as his mascot.

"Well, Taolong, you don't have to be disappointed."

"Although you are not on the main signboard, your name is on the next level of cadre titles."

"Oh?! The next level of title, cadre?"

Tao Long, who had a special attachment to the word 'cadre,' perked up instantly upon hearing this.

"That's right, under the [Grand Signboard], Boss Kaido has set up six more..."

"[Small signboard]?"

"Um...it's not that direct."

"Those six spots are called—【Flying Six】."

(End of this chapter)