One Piece: Rayquaza of the Beasts Pirates

However, despite saying that, Kane had no choice but to consider swallowing this sugar-coated bullet.

As long as the Beasts Pirates maintain their colossal structure, they will remain the most conspicuous target in the eyes of the World Government and the Navy, and could be subjected to a joint attack at any time.

Even the other four emperors might not let go of this excellent opportunity to join forces to weaken or even divide up the beasts.

Damn it, our strength is still too weak.

A strong sense of resentment welled up in Kane's heart.

He clenched his fists instinctively. He had a premonition that he was just a hair's breadth away from reaching the threshold of awakening.

Unfortunately, Whitebeard and his crew arrived too quickly, interrupting the battle that could have helped him break through.

After hanging up the phone, Kane frowned slightly and casually pulled Robin, who was quietly organizing documents beside him, into his arms.

"This is sexual harassment, Lord Kane~"

Robin's pretty face turned red. Feeling the hard object below, she shifted her body slightly, feeling a little uncomfortable.

Kane buried his face in Robin's chest, took a deep breath of her floral scent, and chuckled softly, "That's your duty as her secretary."

"I have no idea what kind of secretary would have such a responsibility."

Robin gave a soft snort, then asked worriedly, "Lord Kane, are we going to split off from the Beasts Pirates?"

"What do you think?" Kane threw the question back at her, his chin resting lightly on the top of her head.

Robin forced herself to think calmly, though the large, mischievous hand made her breathing somewhat erratic: "Each...each has its advantages and disadvantages. If we separate, we can gain official recognition and legal status, at least in exchange for a period of stable development, but the price is losing the Beasts Pirates' vast resources and network of connections, and our income will plummet."

Even if we don't separate, we will remain one of the most powerful pirate forces on this sea. The Navy and the World Government will be hesitant to act rashly in the short term, but we will always be at the center of the storm and the target of everyone's attacks.

Ultimately, it all comes down to a lack of strength.

Kane sighed, released Robin, stood up, and walked towards Ghost Island.

He made his decision; he would stay with the Beasts Pirates.

Back then, the Rocks Pirates were so powerful, yet before the God Valley Incident, the Navy didn't seem to exert much effort to eliminate them.

This shows that the World Government has considerable patience as long as it doesn't touch upon the Celestial Dragons and the truth of the world.

Wano Country, Oni Island.

Seeing that Teacher Kai was drinking alone because he couldn't enjoy the battle because Whitebeard had interfered, Kane, the good student, had a good idea.

"Could we perhaps set our sights on Fishman Island?"

"Fishman Island?"

Kaido paused in his drinking motion.

"That's right!"

Kane nodded firmly and began to explain his thoughts, "What our Beasts Pirates are lacking right now is a powerful underwater force? A fishman force that belongs exclusively to us."

Putting aside the trouble caused by the Red-Haired Pirates' fish-man forces, in this world where the sea occupies 90% of the area, the fish-men race possesses a natural advantage that no other race can match.

If it weren't for the fact that human beings are so incredibly powerful, the fish-men might be the ones ruling the world.

"Besides combat, we can also hire them for deep-sea mining. Deep in this ocean lie countless rare mineral deposits that are completely inaccessible to ordinary humans."

Kane counted on his fingers the benefits of forming a murloc army: "Moreover, there is a complete kingdom beneath the inner sea beneath our feet."

Before Wano Country implemented its policy of isolation, its residents lived on land at normal altitudes, just like the people outside.

It was only because tall walls were later built that people gradually moved to higher places like Flower Capital.

Therefore, the recruited murloc troops don't even need to spend much effort building new homes for them, as there are ready-made towns right at their feet.

"You've forgotten the most important question."

King calmly said, "Fishman Island is Whitebeard's territory. The moment we swallowed Fishman Island, it meant the start of a war with the Whitebeard Pirates."

"We cannot withstand the immense pressure of a full-scale war with another Yonko in the short term."

"That's absolutely right."

Kane nodded, then changed the subject: "But what if we don't want the territory?"

He analyzed, "We just want people. If those fish-men were to voluntarily join our Beast Pirates, Whitebeard probably wouldn't have an excuse to start a war."

To be fair, Fishman Island does have a superior geographical location, with the Red Line continent overhead and the Sabaody Archipelago right next to it.

However, it is not that important for the Beasts Pirates, which currently need to recuperate and consolidate their internal strength.

“If that’s the case, I have no objection.” Jin pondered for a moment, then nodded.

The benefits of a well-organized murloc army are obvious.

This risk is worth taking.

"Hehehe, let's get on with it then. It'll be good to give that old white-bearded guy some trouble!"

Since King and Kane had reached an agreement, Kaido readily agreed.

Even if the Whitebeard Pirates choose to start a war, it will suit his purposes perfectly.

He was just worried about not having a chance to have a good fight.

Chapter 116 Arrival at Fishman Island

The New World, on the coast of a deserted island.

After a two-and-a-half-week voyage, the Liekongzuo finally arrived at the designated island, ready to carry out the crucial coating process.

Fishman Island is located 10,000 meters below the surface of the ocean. Any ship, unless it is a specially designed submarine, must be coated to withstand the terrifying water pressure when it dives into the deep sea.

On this trip to Fishman Island, Kane specially brought along two fishmen, Hesong and Jack.

On the shore, Bonnie and Yamato were chattering away, discussing the various legends about Fishman Island that they had read in books.

"The book says it's an underwater paradise! There are glowing coral forests and giant bubble cable cars!"

Bonnie gestured excitedly.

Yamato listened with sparkling eyes, full of anticipation.

Jack stood to the side with his arms crossed, pretending to be deep and serious, not saying a word but secretly perking up his ears.

He wanted to learn more about his hometown, which he had never visited, so that he could better serve his brother Kane in the future.

"Lord Kane!"

Robin walked over gracefully and reported, "The craftsmen have completed the coating, and we are ready to set sail at any time."

Kane turned his head to look upon hearing this.

Along the coast, the surface of the hundred-meter-long Liekongzuo ship was now perfectly covered with a transparent film that adhered closely to its outline.

Under the sunlight, the thin film shimmered with a rainbow-like brilliance.

"Now that we're ready, let's go!"

Kane waved his hand and ordered the ship to set sail.

"oh--!!!"

The crowd cheered, eager to see the legendary underwater kingdom filled with beautiful mermaids and wonders.

Once aboard, Bonnie and Yamato were like children who had discovered a puddle, jumping and hopping curiously on the coated deck.

Wow! It can't be broken by stepping on it!

Yamato jumped in surprise, feeling the soft, bouncy texture under his feet.

“Of course.” Kane smiled and explained, “This bubble membrane has to withstand the terrifying pressure of the deep sea at a depth of 10,000 meters, so it’s not so easy to break.”

Another characteristic of the membrane is that most attacks can only pass through it, but cannot puncture it like a balloon.

Of course, this only applies to general attacks.

The Liekong Zuohao slowly sailed away from the shore and into the open sea.

"Lord Kane, we need to begin inflating the membrane and prepare for the dive," the craftsman reported.

With Kane's approval, the craftsmen began work.

Soon, the thin film that was originally attached to the hull began to slowly expand, like a giant bubble being blown up, gradually "swallowing" everyone on the deck.

Before long, a perfect spherical bubble completely enveloped the entire Rayquaza.

"Begin descending!"

As soon as the order was given, the ship began to sink rapidly into the sea.

"Wow! Dad, look! We've really sunk into the sea!"

Bonnie tilted her little face up, excitedly watching the azure seawater gradually overflow the ship's side and submerge her head.

Colorful little fish curiously approached, swimming and weaving outside the transparent bubble membrane.

"Yes." Big Bear lovingly stroked his daughter's pink hair, a satisfied smile spreading across his face.

The thing that made him happiest after joining the Beasts Pirates was that his daughter could travel around with the ship and see the knowledge in her books come to life.

The others were just as excited as Bonnie.

For the vast majority of them, diving to a depth of 10,000 meters is a first-time experience.

Even the fishmen Jack and Hesong were equally excited.

They were all fish-men who had been stranded on land and had never been to Fishman Island in their entire lives.

Kane smiled as he looked at the curiosity and excitement on his companions' faces.

This is the world of One Piece. In my previous life, diving into the deep sea was not a romantic experience.

Submarine soldiers are definitely the most repressed of all military branches.

As the diving depth increased, sunlight could no longer penetrate the thick water, and the surrounding environment quickly became pitch black and deep, as if falling into an endless void.

Kane was now experiencing some of the pain he had felt as a submariner in his previous life.

That oppressive loneliness, as if you were the only person in the world, was so painful.

Even the fearless Ace, Zoro, and Sanji couldn't help but move closer to each other.