I'm a big pirate, and you said I just went out to sea?

Chapter 114 The Golden Lion, Shiki!

In front of Carlo, Monger certainly wouldn't say that his son Neptune was too incompetent and that he had no intention of taking him on board.

“Carlo, your son is only twelve years old, right? What I’m about to do is very dangerous. Let’s wait until he’s older.”

Hearing Monger's refusal, Carlo could only sigh.

"Sigh, I was too impatient."

Come to think of it, if it were him, he wouldn't have let a twelve-year-old child board the ship either.

However, the White Wolf Pirates are one of the few pirates who do not discriminate against Fishman Island and have a good relationship with them. Moreover, they are powerful enough to protect Neptune.

If Neptune can make a name for himself within the White Wolf Pirates, it will be very beneficial for him when he returns to inherit the throne of Fishman Island.

To put it bluntly, it's just gilding.

However, Carlo's idea was too naive. Being a pirate is not child's play, not to mention that these newcomers on Monger's ship are not tolerant and humble good kids.

Don't be fooled by the fact that Rocks gets along well with Newgate and Linlin now. It's because both Newgate and Linlin are incredibly talented. Even Rocks wouldn't dare say that if they started on equal footing, his growth rate would surpass theirs.

Although Lipri's talent is not as great as the others mentioned above, her role has changed from a front-line combatant to a logistics manager. With the help of the Mini-Mini Fruit, Lipri's role in various battles should not be underestimated.

Besides, in the White Wolf Clan's internal competition, Rocks hasn't even beaten Ripley yet!

As for Stussy?
What kind of combat capabilities do doctors need?
Sky and moon time?
Just a passerby!

If an ordinary person were to board the ship, it might not seem like much in the short term, but over time, they would fail to demonstrate their talent and usefulness.

Monger feared he would be subjected to passive-aggressive behavior by a group of new crew members.

Therefore, Monger has strict requirements for recruiting new crew members.

At least they can withstand the pressure from Rocks and his men!

Can Neptune do it?
Monger was not optimistic.

So Neptune should just stay on Fishman Island, meet his Queen Otohime, and eventually have a cute little Shirahoshi for him.

Monger did not intend to stay on Fishman Island for long.

Although the scenery of Fishman Island was beautiful and the fish-men with human bodies and fish tails had a unique charm, Monger had not forgotten the purpose of his trip.

but.

Munger just said that Neptune couldn't handle the pressure from Rox.

Those who can withstand the pressure will come.

In the year 1483 of the Sea Calendar, you, who had already become a great pirate and whose fame spread far and wide, met Shiki the Golden Lion, who was also a great pirate, on Fishman Island.

When the strong meet, a battle is inevitable.

Having just established good relations with Neptune, the current king of Fishman Island, you certainly won't stand idly by while the Golden Lion gang kidnaps the fishmen of Fishman Island!

Should I cultivate a good relationship with Neptune?
Monger looked at Neptune, who was eight meters tall but bowed his head and addressed him as Uncle Monger.

Okay, system, you're right!

"Although we have some urgent business to attend to and want to return to the first half of the Grand Line, my Observation Haki tells me that you're in a little trouble again."

Seeing the change in Carlo's expression, Monger smiled.

"Since it has been decided that Fishman Island will use my name, then any pirates causing trouble on Fishman Island are disrespecting me."

"In the New World, pirates value their reputation more than their lives!"

Coral Hill.

This is a bustling town located in the southeast of Fishman Island. Many mermaids and fishmen work here during the day and return to their homes at night.

When night falls.

Some pirates, merchants, and even fishmen who mingled in Coral Hill and concealed their identities would secretly prey on lone mermaids.

That's right.

Although more than a decade ago, thanks to Monger's recommendation, many fishmen were able to break free from their Fishman Street origins and, after training, were employed by the Fishman Royal Family, while even the less capable ones could get ordinary guard jobs.

However, a large number of fishmen still lack proper jobs and become unemployed.

Driven by enormous profits, some fish-men also prey on merfolk, kidnapping them and handing them over to slave traders.

"Haha, ordinary humans are only worth 100,000 Berries, and dwarves and long-armed races are about the same. But giants and mermaids are worth 10 million Berries for male giants and 15 million Berries for female mermaids. Those are astronomical prices!"

A human pirate chuckled and patted the shoulder of a fishman next to him.

"Thank you so much for providing the route this time. Otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to avoid your kin and capture such top-quality goods!"

"Tch, as long as you're willing to pay."

He slapped the human pirate's hand away. Although he helped the human pirate capture his own kind, it didn't mean that the fish-man would treat the human kind well.

In this fish-man's view, the mermaids and humans who encroach on their living space are no better than good people.

Since they're all annoying guys.

Why not take advantage of these annoying guys and make a fortune?

And behind them.

A mermaid girl, bound hand and foot, struggled and glared at them angrily.

But none of the pirates paid any attention.

They won't hold a grudge against their important products.

"Hey, Shiki, bring this mermaid back to the ship. We're not just targeting one mermaid this time. We're going to take advantage of the current lack of defense on Fishman Island and make a killing!"

Captain Butler, the mastermind of the operation, laughed heartily. Although he didn't know who the king of Fishman Island was going to greet, the guards would naturally follow the king.

Therefore, the defenses inside Fishman Island became weak.

This gave them an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.

"One mermaid is worth fifteen million Berries. If I catch a few more, why would I need to go to the New World? Wouldn't it be better to just live a carefree life in the Sabaody Archipelago?"

Although he was a pirate with a bounty of 50 million Berries, which was not considered weak even in the New World, "The Rock" Butler had never been ambitious, and neither had his crew.

It's too dangerous to venture into the new world!

It's better to stay in the Sabaody Archipelago. If you ever need money, you can come to Fishman Island and get it for whatever price you want.

Only Shiki, a new crew member, remained expressionless.

shit!

I'm here to challenge this world. I set sail to replace King White Mongols. Who wants to be a human trafficker with you guys?
Shiki cried out in his heart, filled with resentment.

But as a newcomer to the sea, he encountered the current captain as soon as he set sail and was beaten down in less than two rounds.

Now I'm forced to collude with them, and I can't even describe how furious I am.

The situation is better than people.

Shiki felt that what he needed to do now was to be patient!
Fortunately, he didn't reveal that he was a superhuman.

Although he could escape if he seized the opportunity, he has always been vengeful. If he didn't kill his captain before running away, Shiki felt that he would never be able to sleep well again!

But soon, Shiki won't have to worry about these things anymore.

Because his captain was stopped before he had gone very far.

"Were you the ones who captured mermaids on Fishman Island while we were on the island?"

The young man's voice came from not far away.

Shiki turned his head and saw the young man; his pupils shrank to the size of pinpoints the instant he saw him.

"The Son of the Ominous Sign, Lox D. Gibbek!"

Still sporting his disheveled black hair, and with a look of displeasure at being forced to do menial tasks, Rocks gripped the long sword at his waist.

"My old man said he'll take care of Fishman Island from now on."

"Who dares to kidnap mermaids on Fishman Island?"

"Kill without mercy!"

(End of this chapter)