Onmyoji of the Grand Line

Seimei knew exactly what kind of personality Suzuka Gozen had. She either didn't do it at all, or if she did, there was no need for further explanation. Suzuka Gozen would definitely do her best. That was Suzuka Gozen's personality, and it had always been that way.

and!

As the ghost ship slowly approached the shore, Seimei looked at Suzuka Gozen's figure standing on the bank and smiled, saying with a light laugh, "Suzuka, I didn't expect you to cause such a big commotion in such a short time!"

Suzuka Gozen smiled and said, "These are just minor matters. In my eyes, Silver Axe is not a strongman at all. Besides, Seimei, you came very quickly! I thought you would take some time to arrive."

Seimei shook his head and said, "The matter of the treasure of Hatchinos was just a joke by Captain Rocks. There was no treasure at all. However, the matter of Hatchinos is indeed quite infuriating. Even though the Rocks Pirates have been destroyed, there are still some things that those people should touch, and they need to pay a huge price for it."

A smile appeared on their lips as Seimei and Suzuka Gozen exchanged a glance and smiled at each other! They chuckled softly at the same time, their smiles were very deep, and this was just like their personalities, no matter the situation.

"..."

only!

Outsiders listening to the conversation between these two could feel a chill run down their spines; it was simply too terrifying. One of them didn't take the Silver Axe Pirates seriously at all, while the other spoke of slaughtering the entire Hatchinos as if it were nothing. Were these the powerful figures on the high seas?

this moment!

Neptune and Otohime were terrified. To be honest, having such a powerful figure protecting Fishman Island was a good thing for the island, but it also had its own terrifying aspects. The opponent was simply too strong; such a powerful figure was beyond their control. Under such circumstances, what would the outcome be? It was already self-evident.

"Master Harumi!"

Tiger walked over, looked at Seimei, and bowed his head respectfully. His expression was one of utmost respect, not a joke, but genuine respect from the bottom of his heart. In fact, all the shikigami were summoned by Seimei, and Tiger was no exception. Although Tiger was given power by Suzuka Gozen and became a yokai, he was still under Seimei's control. His every move, or rather, his entire life, was under Seimei's control.

"Ok!"

Seimei smiled and nodded at Tiger, saying gently, "Tiger, there's no need to be so nervous. The Night Parade of One Hundred Demons is like family to me. And... go and change that flag of the Sea Kingdom to the flag of Wano Country! Since Suzuka has made this choice, choosing to protect Fishman Island, then Fishman Island should be protected by Wano Country."

"Yes!"

"Yes!"

Tiger hurriedly lowered his head, his whole body trembling with excitement as he fought back tears. It was wonderful! He was truly terrified. To be honest, from the conversation between Lady Suzuka and Lord Seimei, it was clear that their relationship was more like that of family, like siblings! Brother and sister! These descriptions would be very fitting.

But they really are just outsiders! For these outsiders, it's certainly the best thing that Lord Seimei is willing to protect Fishman Island. However! What Tiger doesn't know is that when he truly became a yokai, Seimei already considered him a part of Wano Country.

To many, Seimei seems incredibly fake. But he truly was that kind of person. He wasn't fake; he was a very gentle person. To outsiders, he would smash their heads in, but to his own people, he was incredibly kind.

"Tiger..."

Seimei was examining the attributes before him, while also observing Tiger!

Name: Fisher Tiger

Grade: SSR

Awakening: Awakening

Breakthrough: ★★★

Haki: Conqueror's Haki (Beginner), Armament Haki (Intermediate), Observation Haki (Intermediate)

"Um?!"

Seimei couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. Tiger's potential seemed quite impressive! He actually possessed the potential of a commander-in-chief, and was even an SSR-level shikigami. In the future, he would grow to be roughly on par with Yoto Hime and Hanabusa. As for whether he could go even further? That was hard to say!

but!

Seimei was very satisfied with this. Regardless of the circumstances, it was already quite remarkable that Tiger possessed such potential. Moreover, the fact that he had improved to this level without consuming any Devil Fruits was already quite impressive. At most, he would need four more Devil Fruits to cultivate Tiger to the top level.

Actually!

This is Tiger's strength and potential. After becoming a demon and receiving instruction from Suzuka Gozen on high-level three-color Haki and the use of demonic energy, Tiger made rapid progress, improving at a speed visible to the naked eye. Such a rate of improvement is beyond doubt.

It can be said that Tiger has made rapid progress in a short period of time, from a mere commodore to a vice admiral of the Navy Headquarters, and now he is a top-tier vice admiral.

Initially, Tiger and Windbee were evenly matched in their fight, but now Windbee is fighting Tiger purely based on speed, and they are not even on the same level.

"Master Harumi!"

Neptune and his wife, Otohime, came over, both showing great respect.

Seimei raised his hand and smiled, saying, "Mr. Neptune, Queen Otohime, I have come from afar, so I'm sure you won't refuse a banquet. Whatever the matter, let's discuss it at the banquet."

"Yes!"

"Yes!"

Neptune and Otohime truly felt the pressure of a powerful figure. Despite Seimei's gentle nature, the aura he exuded was chilling and terrifying. This man's power was like that of a demon—no, no! It was like that of a monster. In a short time, with just a few words, this gentle man possessed a chilling aura.

……

Night is falling!

banquet!

Naturally, things unfolded in this way, without any hesitation. Neptune and Otohime had prepared everything they could, and the couple's expressions were extremely respectful, as if they dared not have any other thoughts.

Throughout, Seimei wore a gentle smile, as if he didn't care about any of this. His aura as a superior instilled fear in the couple, and as the banquet drew to a close, it seemed as if the event was coming to an end.

Neptune then spoke softly, "Lord Seimei! Thank you so much for protecting Fishman Island. I have prepared some gifts for you, and I hope you will like them!"

As he spoke, Neptune clapped his hands, and a large number of fish-man guards immediately carried up treasure chests. Neptune respectfully said, "Lord Seimei! There are a total of 170 Devil Fruits inside. Each Devil Fruit has been collected by the fish-men over the years. I cannot guarantee that I can provide 30 Devil Fruits every year, but this is all the stock of Fish-Man Island. I am willing to hand it all over to you."

Seimei glanced at the Devil Fruit and secretly sighed, "As expected of a country like the Ryugu Kingdom, deep in the sea! If left unchecked, the power it displays is truly terrifying! However..."

Seimei simply smiled and shook his head, saying, "If this gift is just a gift, I will accept it. However, Mr. Neptune, if you want to continue discussing what's next, I don't care about these gifts. Also, Suzuka protected Fishman Island because of Tiger, and I protected Fishman Island because of Suzuka."

"I understand!"

Neptune nodded immediately, while Seimei continued, "That's why I'm giving you a chance, not just to protect Fishman Island, but to give Fishman Island a chance to become stronger. I can help you make Fishman Island stronger, but you must follow my orders. If you're willing, then this banquet will continue."

"If you don't want to, nothing will change. I don't need to leave with these gifts. You can just continue to pay 30 Devil Fruits every year."

As Seimei's words faded, Neptune fell silent, seemingly deep in thought. To be honest, he was already tempted!

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Chapter 133: Cooperation! Fairness is key!

Undeniably, Neptune was truly moved at this moment. He looked deeply at Seimei, seemingly never expecting that Seimei would do such a thing. The strong protect the weak, and the weak provide protection money; this seemed to be a matter of course.

only!

Seimei is now giving Neptune a chance, telling him that he can make other choices and that he is giving him a new opportunity. He asks, "Don't you want to become stronger? No matter how powerful the person who protects you is, they are ultimately just an outsider. True strength comes from your own efforts."

"Gudong~~~"

Swallowing hard, Neptune couldn't help but say, "Lord Seimei! What do you want? Or rather! What do you want to do? I... I..."

Neptune's excitement was understandable; anyone would feel the same way at this moment! Everyone was incredibly tense, because they all sensed that if Neptune succeeded, the situation of Fishman Island and the Ryugu Kingdom would undergo a complete transformation. They wouldn't need outside help or any protection; their own power would be enough to safeguard everything. That would be the best outcome!

"Hehehe~~~"

With a smile on his lips and a very calm, even gentle expression, Seimei said, “In that case, Mr. Neptune, please sit down. Let’s have a good chat. This is the kind of deal I like best. Rather than protection, it’s more like cooperation. After all, simple protection won’t last long. Humans are disgusting creatures. When everything becomes taken for granted, that’s when things start to go wrong.”

"and!"

"Even your Fishman Island is the same. When your Fishman Island takes it for granted that Wano Country should protect you, that's the biggest problem. I don't want Wano Country to destroy your Fishman Island with its own hands when that time comes, right? So, let's discuss this further. Such cooperation would be more appropriate!"

Seimei's smile was very deep, but within this gentle smile he uttered extremely dangerous words, making people feel endless fear, even a shiver. But! Upon closer examination, one will find that this is human nature, which is beyond doubt.

As can be seen from the original work, many fish-men not only did not have any good feelings towards the Whitebeard Pirates, but instead harbored even more resentment towards them. This was because the Whitebeard Pirates were defeated in the Marineford War. Since then, the fish-men race has returned to a state of frenzied chaos. And isn't that the most terrifying thing? When people are so insane, everything becomes meaningless.

This was something Seimei didn't want to happen, or rather! Seimei was only giving Tiger face. To him, Fishman Island was meaningless no matter what. In his plan, Wano Country was already on the right track, and it could develop steadily from there. He didn't need Fishman Island's help at all. Of course, having Fishman Island's help would indeed be icing on the cake.

after all!

Fishman Island's strength is quite good, that's undeniable. More importantly, the resources Fishman Island possesses are a crucial factor. It's fair to say that Fishman Island is very worthy of attention.

Otohime, feeling her heart pounding, said softly, "Lord Seimei, how do you intend to handle this? Or rather, how do you think we should cooperate?"

"Hehehe~~~"

With a smile, Seimei raised his wine cup, downed the wine in one gulp, and sipped it gently. He then said with a smile, "Queen Otohime, you should know very well that, for me, there is nothing on Fishman Island that is worth staying for. I can take the Devil Fruits you offered, but everything else is meaningless to me. When you have enough money, it becomes meaningless. Everyone has money; it's just a matter of how much."

Seimei was very calm. The 1500 billion Berries from the annual arms trade was more than enough. As for more Berries? To be honest, it meant absolutely nothing to him now. More money was pointless to keep because he couldn't spend it. He had no intention of expanding further. Having Wano Country was enough for him.

Seimei did not have the ambition to rule the entire world; that would be a thankless and arduous endeavor! Or rather, his own little territory was enough. However, if it could make Wano Country stronger and more powerful, Seimei continued down that path.

"please!"

Princess Otohime nodded respectfully, while Neptune looked at Seimei with a serious expression.

Seimei smiled and said, "First of all! In the deep sea, if nothing unexpected happens, there should be a large number of Devil Fruits, and your Ryugu Kingdom's fish-men are the ones who can most easily obtain Devil Fruits in the deep sea, am I right?"

In the deep sea!

There must be a vast number of Devil Fruits. Over these long years, no one knows how many Devil Fruits have accumulated in the deep sea. The number may be countless, or even extremely terrifying. The Fish-Men are definitely the ones who can obtain these large numbers of Devil Fruits most easily. That's why this is absolutely very important to Seimei.

Moreover, let's not forget that fish-men don't really like Devil Fruits. Most of the 200 Devil Fruits in the Ryugu Kingdom were actually obtained by fish-men by chance. Since they didn't keep them, they were handed over to Neptune and kept in the Ryugu Kingdom's treasury.

"can!"

At this moment, Neptune was seriously considering the matter. As a collaborator, he earnestly said, "Lord Seimei, this is absolutely not a problem. I don't know exactly how many can be found in the deep sea each year, but no matter how many, they all belong to Wano Country."

Seimei smiled and said, "Of course! So, secondly, I will arrange for people to enter the Dragon Palace Kingdom to teach and train an army for the Dragon Palace Kingdom, so that the Dragon Palace Kingdom will have enough strength of its own. As for the number of people, you can determine it."

"Yes!"

"Yes!"

Neptune nearly jumped up in excitement. Did he not know that Fish-Man Island possessed potential far exceeding that of humans? No! He knew, but it was utterly meaningless. There was no systematic training method, let alone complete high-level versions of the three colors of Haki. As for Fish-Man Karate and Fish-Man Judo? Admittedly, these techniques were also excellent, but there was one problem: very few people could master them completely. These were techniques for geniuses, not something everyone could master.