Starting with One Piece, a Multiverse Simulation

Since Wood publicly stated on the high seas that he would not touch One Piece or the title of Pirate King, then things are a different story.

No matter how strong or powerful the other party is, as long as they don't become your competitor, is it necessary for you to provoke such a powerful yet troublesome enemy?

Clearly, this is what Kaido and Big Mom are thinking now. They can no longer ignore Wood. Since they can't make him their ally, they should at least not make him their mortal enemy.

Since the other party has no intention of becoming the Pirate King and only wants to fight an arms dealer, then they don't need to completely antagonize the other party, and there may even be opportunities for cooperation in the future.

Having figured this out, Kaido and Big Mom quickly changed their previous battle strategy against Wood.

As for Doflamingo the Clown? I'm sorry, the Clown might be a big deal in the underworld, but in the eyes of the Four Emperors, he's just so-so.

Previously, when Kaido and Big Mom wanted to deal with Wood, they naturally didn't mind using him as a pawn. But now that they've changed their minds, Doflamingo has naturally become a discarded pawn.

Doflamingo was furious the moment he put down the Den Den Mushi. The intelligent Doflamingo naturally noticed the problem from Kaido and Big Mom's indifferent attitude, which is why he was so enraged.

Doflamingo has always been the one to manipulate others like puppets, but this time he himself has become a puppet, and a cheap one at that, one that will be used and then thrown away!

"Inform Diamanti and the others that they should not sell any of their goods for the time being, and also spread the word that the Flame-Flame Fruit is in our hands."

After venting his anger, Doflamingo turned to Baby-5 beside him and said...

Doflamingo's so-called "goods" naturally refer to the "artificial Zoan-type Devil Fruits." This thing was originally developed to strengthen Kaido's "Beast Army," but now that Kaido has abandoned it, Doflamingo naturally has no reason to continue licking the other party's boots.

Doflamingo had great ambitions. He felt that he could not compare with Wood Arms Company in terms of weapons manufacturing technology, so he sought another way and came up with the idea of ​​artificial Devil Fruits.

If this kind of thing could be manufactured, it would naturally be considered part of the arms trade. Previously, Wood had the entire pie to himself, but now Doflamingo also wants a piece of the pie.

As for releasing the news about the "Flame-Flame Fruit," it's either Doflamingo's way of stirring up trouble, or he's trying to lure someone interested in the fruit to him, like Blackbeard or someone else.

Since Big Mom and Kaido of the Beasts can no longer be relied upon, he can only seek allies to protect himself in his own way.

While Doflamingo was preparing a series of measures in Dressres to guard against Wood's arrival, the handsome guy went out on business with his secretary.

Wood had originally intended to follow Aokiji to Dressressa to watch the show, but shortly after Aokiji left, a fish-man rushed in to say that something big had happened on Fishman Island.

Mrs. Shirley, the most powerful fortune teller on Fishman Island, predicted that the Straw Hat crew might bring destruction to Fishman Island, and now the Straw Hat crew has arrived on Fishman Island.

Tai is currently in close contact with the revolutionaries and is not on Fishman Island. Jinbe's whereabouts are also temporarily unknown since the Marineford War.

The Straw Hat Pirates of today are no longer the rookie pirate crew they once were. They are now a supernova pirate crew with fewer than ten members but a bounty of nearly 10 billion Berries.

Especially Captain Luffy, who caused a ruckus in Impel Down and even shone brightly in the Marineford War, so Fishman Island dared not expel the Straw Hat crew at this moment.

However, the prophecy that the other party would destroy Fishman Island could not be ignored, since Lady Shirley's prophecies had never failed. Therefore, out of desperation, Neptune and Queen Otohime had no choice but to seek help from Wood.

Wood naturally knew what the so-called prophecy of destruction was all about, but ultimately the problem lay with the Big Mom Pirates.

Wood hadn't expected that almost everyone in the ocean knew he was practically inseparable from the fish-men, and that he was protecting Fish-Man Island. The fact that the so-called prophecy of destruction still came true only proved that Lady Shirley's prophetic abilities were nothing special.

Before leaving Fishman Island, Tiger specifically instructed him to take good care of the island, and Wood also got along quite well with Queen Otohime. So, even though he knew the prophecy of destruction was impossible, Wood still had to go to Fishman Island in the end.

"I can handle things on Fishman Island by myself. Not to mention that the entire Dark Island can't function without you as its chief steward."

Besides, don't you really like the Straw Hat crew? If you were to actually fight them, could you really bring yourself to do it?

Wood originally planned to go to Fishman Island alone, but when he arrived at the coated ship, he found that Robin and Perona had been waiting for him for a long time.

"Tom can manage if he's only away for a few days."

As for the Straw Hat crew, I just find them quite interesting. If we're talking about who cares more, it's clearly you, Captain, who cares more about them.

Nico Robin now holds a pivotal position on Dark Isle. Just as Wood said before, the island can do without Wood, the hands-off boss, but it absolutely cannot do without Robin, the capable secretary; otherwise, everything on the island would come to a standstill.

"I really don't understand. It's not like you've been to Mermaid Island before. There's nothing special about it. Wouldn't it be better to just stay on the island and drink coffee? Why do you have to come with me to be a laborer 10,000 meters underwater?"

Before Robin could say anything after hearing what Wood said, Perona, who was standing to the side, said with a playful expression, "Hasn't the captain figured it out yet? You're going to Mermaid Island."

There are many beautiful mermaids there, and even the world's most beautiful princess, Shirahoshi, so this guy..."

Before Perona could finish speaking, her mouth was covered by two arms that suddenly grew from her back, and with a crisp "snap" sound, Perona, who was holding the umbrella and looking smug, was hit by a joint lock and fell to the ground.

"Perona, it seems that having you train Aokiji has made you a bit arrogant now, daring to gossip about me. Should I help you recall those wonderful memories from when you first arrived on the island?"

Since Perona was not in spirit form at this moment, she was completely overwhelmed by Robin's "Hana Hana no Mi" (Flower-Flower Fruit).

Numerous arms sprouted from Perona's body, pinning her to the ground and posing her in various rather grotesque positions...

Because her mouth was covered, Perona couldn't call for help and could only look at Wood with pleading eyes.

Following Perona's gaze, Robin quickly turned to Wood with a murderous look and asked, "Captain, did you hear anything just now?"

Wood: "(_; No! Absolutely not! Perona is getting more and more disrespectful, daring to provoke the head of our weapons company. She should be taught a lesson."

Chapter 568 Wood, the Super Idol of Mermaid Island

As for Fishman Island, it was the first place where the Straw Hat crew reunited after two years of separation, and also their first stop in the New World, the second half of the Grand Line.

Because they had helped the mermaid Camie in the past, the Straw Hat crew did not face the same dislike and rejection from the residents of Fishman Island as other pirates did when they arrived.

Since arriving on the island, Kaji has been suffering from a constant nosebleed, so he was left on the ship to be cared for by Chopper. As for the others, Camie and starfish Pappagu are leading them on a tour of Fishman Island.

Fishman Island's geographical structure consists of a huge double-layered semi-circular bubble membrane shield surrounding the entire island, with an air layer between the two shields.

Although located deep in the sea, Fishman Island still has a sky and clouds. Because the giant tree "Sun Tree Eve" growing near Fishman Island can transmit sunlight from the ground to Fishman Island, Fishman Island, located in the deep sea, has sunlight and changes of day and night.

Therefore, in apartments in the sea, the top floor that gets sunlight is the most expensive, while the floors closest to the seabed are the cheapest.

Fishman Island has a total population of approximately 500 million, mainly consisting of fishmen and mermaids. However, due to their different lifestyles, the mermaids and fishmen live in different areas.

At this moment, Nami and the others are in Marin Shopping Center, located in the southwest of Fishman Island. This area is home to the extremely famous Mermaid Cafe, Coral Apartments, Mermaid Bay, and Fishman Island's premier Fish Foley Manor, among other buildings.

Fishman Island is also known as the "Underwater Paradise". In addition to its abundant aquatic products, the shopping street also offers many unique costumes.

When Nami and her companions arrived here, they were practically unable to move. The dazzling array of clothes and jewelry made Nami abandon any thought of continuing her tour and decide to satisfy her shopping desires before continuing her exploration of Fishman Island.

Luffy and Zoro initially had some objections to this, but when Nami unusually gave them several thousand Berries as pocket money to eat and drink, the two of them immediately stopped complaining.

"That's fine too. I was originally planning to take you to see the Kuala Lumpur Cotai Central, but Fishman Island is very big and we can't see it all in a short time. So I'll take Nami to see the trendy clothes on Fishman Island first."

Speaking of buying clothes, you still have to go to Popak's shop; after all, he's the top fashion designer on Fishman Island.

When Nami heard what Camie said, her eyes lit up. She never expected that the unassuming starfish next to Camie was actually a big shot.

If it's one of their own, things are much easier. If there's a legitimate opportunity to get something for free, Nami naturally won't be polite.

Overjoyed, she even decided that she would not charge interest on the several thousand Berries she had previously lent to Luffy and Zoro.

That's right. Getting Nami to willingly hand over her Berries is no less difficult than becoming the Pirate King. Before, she would generously give Luffy and his crew Berries for food and drink, but it was just a loan, and she even charged interest.

But now she was in a very good mood, so she mercifully decided not to bother with the interest.

"Is this the most popular and best-selling clothing on your Fishman Island?"

At the Fishford Hills, in the Popak designer clothing store, Nami's eyes lit up as she looked at the various expensive and innovative dresses in front of her. However, when she saw the patterns on the clothes, her initial excitement instantly diminished.

"What's wrong? Do you have some complaints about the clothes I designed? You should know that what's in front of you right now are my treasured masterpieces."

"If you hadn't helped Cammy in the Sabaody Archipelago, I wouldn't have brought you here."

For a great designer, criticism is the greatest insult, and Nami's expression at this moment clearly made Papak quite unhappy.

"Yes, Nami, Papak is a very talented designer on Fishman Island. Even the ladies in Mermaid Bay love the clothes here."

Seeing the angry Papak, Cammy quickly stepped in to mediate and explain to Nami.

"No, no, no, I'm not dissatisfied with Papak's designs. To be honest, the clothes here are the most innovative and beautiful designs I've ever seen since I went to sea."

What puzzles me is why these beautiful clothes all have this pattern, or a man's image, on them to varying degrees?

Nami was genuinely puzzled. Even by her own standards, she couldn't find a single flaw in the clothes designed by Popak. What puzzled her was whether the patterns and designs on the clothes were Popak's own brand logo.

Otherwise, adding these patterns would seem redundant to Nami; at least in her opinion, the clothes would be much prettier without them.

"You really don't know anything about merchandise. The clothes I design here sell well precisely because these patterns are the best."

“Papak, Nami didn’t live on Fishman Island, so she doesn’t understand what these patterns mean. Don’t be angry.”

Seeing Nami still looking completely bewildered, the mermaid Camie could only explain again: "Nami-nee, what you see are strange patterns on the clothes. They are actually the logo of Wood Weapons Company, the flag of the Sun Pirates, and the image of Boss Wood."

On our Fishman Island side, you may not know King Neptune of Fishman Island, but you cannot be unaware of Boss Wood.

He was a hero and benefactor of the entire Fish-Man Island. Even the fierce and arrogant Fish-Men showed him the utmost respect.

"Whether it's the fish-men or the mermaids, they are all discriminated against by humans on land, and the conflict between the fish-men and humans has a long history."

Thanks to the efforts of Queen Otohime and Boss Wood, many islands have begun to accept the fish-men.

Especially Dark Island, which is said to be the second Fishman Island, is a paradise for mermaids and fishmen. Humans and fishmen there can not only live and work together, but also become friends without any barriers. It is the place that all fishmen and mermaids yearn for the most.

Fishman Island is protected by the Wood Weapons Company. Because of the fame of the ancient weapon Wood, slave traders dare not capture merfolk and fishmen indiscriminately. Therefore, on Fishman Island, Boss Wood is the idol of all the residents.

If we're talking about prestige, the most prestigious person on the entire Fish-Man Island right now isn't Boss Tiger, Queen Otohime, or King Neptune, but Boss Wood.

"Papak's clothes are designed this way because the residents of Fishman Island all like and admire Boss Wood, so these kinds of clothes are the best-selling."

If, as Nami said, all these patterns are removed, the residents of Fishman Island will not accept it at all, and even Papak's clothing store will soon go out of business.

If you really don't like these patterns, you can ask Popak to make some new ones for you, but you definitely can't do what you just did again, otherwise you'll become the target of everyone on Fishman Island."

What Kemi said was not an exaggeration at all. More than ten years had passed, and Wood had done so much for Fishman Island that many people on Fishman Island now worshipped Wood as a kind of faith.

If Nami's words were heard by some radicals on Fishman Island, it's possible they might actually take some extreme actions.

"I never imagined that Wood's popularity on Mermaid Island would reach this level."

"Let's hurry up and find Luffy and his crew. I'm worried they might cause me some trouble..."