GBP Chapter 147 Planting the flag
Chapter 147 Planting the flag
Fishman Island, inside Dragon Palace City.
Zell was accompanied by a calm-looking middle-aged man, who was talking with King Nip and Princess Otohime.
"You know, we are a member of the World Government."
Neptune mustered up the courage to reject Zell's request to plant a flag on Fishman Island.
"Do you think the World Government will truly protect you? Or can this identity protect your people from the torture of slave traders?"
Zell's tone was calm, but it made Neptune's heart uneasy.
"No, as long as we make friends with humans, the World Government will definitely protect us!"
Princess Otohime looked sad and was unwilling to accept this fact.
"World Conference, how long has it been since you guys went to Fishman Island?"
Zell's repeated questioning caused the two to fall into silence.
"In fact, you all know that your people are the best slaves in the eyes of the Celestial Dragons, and those slave traders are all serving them."
Zell paused after speaking and continued.
"Hasn't Princess Otohime always wanted fishmen and humans to live in peace? Establishing a connection with us is the best way to do that.
I will send Kneel to lead two hundred men to station on Fishman Island. This will not only protect you from harassment by slaves, but also change the fishmen's perception of humans."
The man next to Zel is Knir, the captain of a village's defense force.
Six years ago, the village he was guarding was invaded by pirates. He was finally rescued by Xiong and Ginny and sent to Sky Island.
With hard work and outstanding talent, he successfully reached the strength of colonel.
Zel gave him the Fish-Fish Fruit - Ancient Species - Deinosuchus Form. After several years of training, his strength reached the level of an elite major general.
If operating at sea, his strength is not inferior to that of an ordinary vice admiral.
Princess Otohime could feel that Zel's words came from the heart, which was the effect of her special observation Haki, and she fell silent.
Zeer didn't disturb the two of them, letting them think about it for a while.
"If you can truly protect Fishman Island from the slaves, we are willing to fly your flag."
After some thought, Neptune accepted Zell's proposal.
In fact, he also knew that the World Government did not regard Fishman Island as a member state of the World Government at all, and it was even worse than a non-member state.
As the king of Fishman Island, he has to consider his people, and accepting Zel's proposal is the best option.
In this way, Fishman Island officially became Zel's territory and hoisted the blood dragon flag belonging to the Kingdom of Adrian.
The main reason why Zel wanted to occupy Fishman Island was the potential combat power of the Fishmen.
Before crossing over, the latest information Zell learned was Vegapunk's broadcast to the world.
The biggest news mentioned on the broadcast was – “The world will be flooded by the ocean!”
Although I don’t know whether the world will really be submerged by the ocean in the future, I would rather believe it than not.
When the ocean floods the world, the biggest beneficiary is undoubtedly the merman.
In addition, Poseidon, one of the three ancient weapons, is the future mermaid princess Shirahoshi.
When the time comes, I'll discuss it with Neptune and become Shirahoshi's godfather, which means I'll have control of an ancient weapon.
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The next day, the news about the Zel Pirates planting a flag on Fishman Island spread throughout the entire Fishman Island.
Although Zel never admitted that he was a pirate, the outside world has always believed so.
Although ordinary fishmen do not understand, they also believe in the decision of King Neptune and Princess Otohime.
But there was a group of people who strongly opposed it, and they were the thugs from Fishman Street.
At Geelong Court Square, Princess Otohime is giving a speech.
"That's how it is. From now on, Mr. Knir will be stationed on Fishman Island on behalf of the Zel Pirates to protect our safety. I hope we can all live in peace!"
As soon as Princess Otohime finished her words, a voice of rebuttal was heard.
"Humans are just a lowly race. We don't need their protection!"
The fishman Arlong walked in front of Princess Otohime with arrogant steps, surrounded by a group of younger brothers.
"Aaron, this is not the place for you to cause trouble!"
Jinbei, the captain of the Ryugu Castle Guard, stepped out and stopped Arlong.
"Jinbei, do you also think we need human protection?"
Arlong's face was filled with disdain for humans and dissatisfaction with Jinbe.
"Along, Princess Otohime is doing this to protect our companions from the slave traders!"
Jinbei's tone was firm, and he looked directly at Arlong.
"We don't need humans' protection. Our strength is naturally ten times that of humans. We are the superior race!"
Aaron did not back down either. He was a racist and he always believed that fish people were a race superior to humans.
"Really? If you think I'm not as strong as you, then let's fight!"
Knill, who had been silent all this time, spoke up and walked slowly to the center of the podium.
"Mr. Knill, this is our mistake, we will take care of it!"
Princess Otohime stood in front of Knir.
He was worried that the fight between the two would lead to the failure of diplomatic relations between the two forces and did not want to see that scene.
"Aaron, have you had enough of this?"
Jinbei's good temper could no longer be controlled, and he reached out and grabbed Arlong who was walking forward.
"Don't worry, Princess Otohime. I'm sure you all want to know if I'm capable of protecting Fishman Island!"
Looking at Knir's determined eyes, Princess Otohime put down her hand.
"See? He asked for this himself, Jinbei!"
Arlong shook off Jinbei's hand and walked towards Knir.
"Let me show you the power of the murlocs, you lowly human!"
"Shark Gear Car!"
Aaron showed his sharp shark teeth and spun towards Knir.
Knir's body changed rapidly, from three meters to five meters, his body covered with pitch-black scales, and he grew sharp fangs and a thick tail.
"Crocodile Punch!"
The thick crocodile arm was wrapped in armed color and smashed down heavily, hitting Aaron's head.
boom!
Aaron's body was embedded in the ground, and the podium cracked directly!
With just one move, the arrogant shark-man Aaron fell into coma!
"Brother Aaron!"
The other thugs from Yuman Street quickly ran onto the stage, and after seeing that Aaron was just unconscious, they quickly took him away.
The other mermaids and fishmen who were watching were all shocked. After all, Aaron was also well-known in Fishman Island. They didn't expect that he couldn't even withstand a single move in Knir's hands.
"So...so awesome!"
Jinbe hasn't grown to the point where he'll be in the future yet, and he's shocked by Knir's strength.
Compared to the shock of others, Knill was more confused. He didn't expect Aaron to be so weak. He even used less force in that punch.
In any case, Knir's strength is unfathomable in the eyes of the people of Fish-man Island, and it will be easier for Zel and others to rule Fish-man Island.