The pinnacle of pirates begins with deceiving fate!

"Thank you for your kind offer, John, but let's not discuss this topic any further."

"alright."

John didn't insist, but he just didn't understand what these guys were thinking.

If people are neither content with the status quo nor willing to take risks, or if they lose their conscience, are they expected to voluntarily jump into the sea and give up their living space?

Full of desires, yet all they do is complain and never take any action.

What exactly do we want?

Are you waiting for a windfall?

"Actually, the sea is not bad either."

Just as the atmosphere fell silent, Bergabank, who had been tasting his food with his head down, spoke up.

"We can use the power of technology to create an artificial sun on the seabed, which will allow you to open up more living space."

These words immediately drew the attention of Saturn and Neptune, but they were not excited by them.

Because in their understanding, this is something that is simply impossible to do.

They tried to cultivate another sun tree, Eve, in those dark places, but no matter how many times they tried, the seed always died.

If they can't even cultivate another sun tree, Eve, then there's no way they can create something as illusory as an "artificial sun."

So the Neptunes simply nodded and smiled politely at Begabank, without responding to his words.

The socially awkward Begabank, however, thought this was an invitation for him to continue, and so he went on to say:

“On my way to Fishman Island, I saw many underwater volcanoes. I can create a giant electric light and use an energy converter to draw volcanic magma as power to make the light shine.”

"All you need to do is create a giant bubble that envelops the entire Fishman Island, and then enclose and protect the light bulb inside it, so that the light bulb can reach every corner inside the bubble."

"Electric lights also generate tremendous heat, dispelling the coldness of the seabed, making it look just like the real sun."

As Begabank explained the general principles and process, Neptune and the others' breathing gradually became heavy.

They saw real hope!

“This…” Neptune reached out his hand, wanting to get to know this person who might be able to help Fishman Island.

Begabank shook hands with him and grinned.

"Just call me Vega."

John, watching this scene from the side, gradually developed a strange expression.

Although he doesn't like to help others with a servile attitude, Begabank's dream is to use technology to benefit people.

As the captain, he naturally had to do his best to fulfill his partner's dreams.

and……

This way, the research institute could perhaps be built on the seabed, which would be much safer than on a floating island.

Uranus, the "King" of Im, can't even govern the depths of the ocean!

Chapter 134 Who still dares to call themselves a god?

Next, the center of the banquet became Begabank, who chatted amiably surrounded by Neptune and his merfolk.

John also gained some new insights from this conversation.

He absolutely cannot be like those guys from Fishman Island, hesitant and timid.

John has decided to abandon the old system of keeping Im in check on Nika.

He wants to take down Im first, then play with Nika slowly!

Even if Nika overthrows him later, he can just run away again, and when he comes back, he will change his identity from "dominant" to "free".

At that time, Nika will defend, and he will attack!

John believed that no matter how wonderful Nika and Dorag's initial ideals were, they would eventually be ruined by those damned politicians.

Ultimately, it is politicians who govern the world.

When the world is thrown into chaos, it will be time for his "free will" to take center stage!

Just as John was thinking about changing his name to "Nika John," Otohime and Neptune came over.

"John Saint, thank you for bringing such an outstanding scientist as Vega to Fishman Island. We raise a glass to you!"

"You two are too kind."

John clinked glasses with the two men, drank it all in one gulp, and then made a pointed remark.

"But to truly express gratitude, one must do so through actions."

Upon hearing this, the couple exchanged a glance, then Neptune patted his chest and declared:

“I am willing to offer all the treasures of Fishman Island as a token of my gratitude, and I hope that Saint John will not refuse.”

"I don't want these mundane things."

John waved his hand and turned his burning gaze toward Otohime, who was standing next to Neptune.

Upon seeing this, Neptune froze for a moment, then clenched his teeth and began to tremble.

He thought that John Saint, like those Celestial Dragons, had that peculiar hobby.

Just as Neptune mustered the courage to refuse firmly, John pulled a rectangular box from his pocket and slammed it on the table.

"I need a vial of Queen Otohime's blood. That shouldn't be too difficult, should it?"

"what?"

The reversal came so quickly that it caught the couple completely off guard.

Otohime reached out and opened the box, and sure enough, a metal syringe came into view.

It's not some kind of adult sex toy.

"It's that simple?"

"This is just a prerequisite. Later, I also want to build a scientific research institute on the seabed. At that time, I will need your labor to work for us."

John then added.

"Don't worry, I will pay the staff."

The favor of building a sun for Fishman Island underwater is so great that Fishman Island can certainly work for free, but favors shouldn't be used for this kind of thing.

Moreover, if unpaid laborers work for too long, it's hard to guarantee that they won't harbor resentment and do something foolish.

"John Saint, may I ask what use my blood would have?"

Besides being curious, Otohime was more puzzled as to why this condition had to be added to the list of requirements.

Even if she had proposed it without helping Fishman Island, she would have agreed in order not to offend the Celestial Dragons; there was no need for her to do this.

"Just doing some small research," John replied casually.

Actually, he wanted Otohime's blood because of a legend in the Fishman Island royal family's tales.

According to legend, every few hundred years, a mermaid princess appears on Fishman Island who can summon sea kings and brings about tremendous changes to the world.

Princess Shirahoshi, the daughter Otohime will give birth to in the future, is none other than the legendary "Sea King" Poseidon!

This legend and the reality that is about to happen completely confirm that this is a world based on "bloodline".

Therefore, John speculates that Otohime's naturally powerful Observation Haki might be the key to awakening the "Sea King" bloodline.

Even more so, Otohime is already a "sea queen" now, after all, her Observation Haki can change the values ​​and consciousness of other creatures.

Since everything comes from bloodline, John couldn't help but wonder...

If Otohime's bloodline factors are fused into the next body, will he also be able to possess this power after changing bodies?

If he succeeds, John will ask the sun god and other gods he will meet in the future.

Can you change other people's thoughts and consciousness?

cannot?

Then how dare you call yourselves gods!

Fishman Street

This is a specific area on Fishman Island, originally a large protective facility built to house homeless fishman orphans, with the hope of giving these children a home.

Later, due to the incompetence of the management, the facilities gradually fell into disrepair, and Fishman Street became a gathering place for scoundrels, thugs, and illegal groups, filled with violence and crime.

The streets here consist of dilapidated shacks, rusty shipwrecks, and garbage heaps, and the seawater is murky, making it the darkest corner of Fishman Island.

Inside a shed, in the shadows cast by murky seawater, the glow of a burning cigar illuminates within a bubble, and smoke drifts out with the sound of voices.

"Celestial Dragons? How dare those cowardly pigs come to a depth of 10,000 meters in the deep sea? You didn't hear me wrong, did you?"

"I've confirmed it several times, and it is indeed a Celestial Dragon."

A human pirate, enveloped in a diving suit-like bubble, hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"A message came from my subordinates that the Celestial Dragon's name is... John Saint."

"John?"

Upon hearing the name, the person in the shadows snapped their cigar in two.

"What an awful name."

"Yes."

The human pirate nodded, sharing the same sentiment as the person in the shadows.

The reason is simple: the man opposite him is the notorious pirate known as "the enemy of the world"—Peter!

And like Pete, he was once a subordinate of "Captain John".

Only his subordinates knew how many hardships and tribulations they had endured along the way.

And all of this is thanks to Captain John!

"How about we kill that Celestial Dragon who's also named John?"