Chapter 62 Prelude
Fish-Man Island, inside Dragon Palace City, the Left Minister Catfish Fish-man, wearing a top hat, a monocle on his left eye, and holding an Ox-Horn Cane in his right hand, was looking at the intelligence report from the New World with an incredulous expression.
Because Dragon Palace City is located in the Deep Sea, News Delivery Birds cannot reach here. Therefore, they need to regularly commission some Fishmen to deliver the latest News happening in the world to Fish-Man Island.
"This is really unbearable, how unbelievable is this? How..." While flipping through the intelligence report, he kept saying "This is really unbearable," which made Neptune frown.
Now, the previous generation Mermaid King is already old, and the ruling power of Dragon Palace City has slowly begun to be transferred to Neptune. However, the Left Minister's performance really made Neptune somewhat worried.
After all, after cooperating with the Left Minister for such a long time, Neptune has realized that the Left Minister's judgment ability is very poor, and the methods he gives for many things are the worst methods.
"You, just say what you want to say directly. Muttering to yourself there, who knows what you want to express?" The Right Minister Seahorse Fish-man, carrying a Sword and holding a Long Sword with a Crescent Moon Blade in his right hand, looked at the Left Minister and said directly.
Because of the personality differences between the two, the Right Minister also has some disagreements with the Left Minister.
"Oh dear, you rude fellow. Prince, according to the intelligence, the Rocks Pirates have already started a full-scale War with the World Government. The flames of war will spread to the entire New World, and at that time, there will inevitably be many Pirates from the New World who want to escape back to the first half of the Grand Line to avoid disaster. So I suggest that Dragon Palace City should open its Gate and set up Supply Points Offshore to provide these people with Supply Goods, so that they will not attack Fish-Man Island."
Hearing the Left Minister's words, Neptune directly put his hand on his forehead. This is really the worst suggestion possible. For those Pirates, does he still expect to make them kind by showing goodwill?
Neptune even foresaw that if Fish-Man Island were really opened to those guys according to the Left Minister's words, it is estimated that the entire Fish-Man Island would suffer a catastrophe. After all, beautiful Mermaids are the most expensive Slaves, and even those guys in Fish-Man District are also high-quality Laborers.
"Right Minister, what's your Opinion?"
Neptune no longer expected the Left Minister to give any guiding Opinion. For many of the Left Minister's suggestions, doing the opposite is quite a good idea.
The Right Minister Seahorse Fish-man hesitated for a moment and said, "I think the Gate of Fish-Man Island must not be opened to those guys. Those guys can be said to be doing all kinds of evil in the New World. Once they are allowed to enter Fish-Man Island, it will be a huge disaster for Fish-Man Island. Even in my Opinion, Fish-Man Island should strengthen its defenses at this time and even directly enter a closed state. No one should be allowed to enter Fish-Man Island. As long as the Battlefield is placed outside Fish-Man Island, then we, who have Sea Beast partners in the Deep Sea, will have an absolute advantage in dealing with those Pirates who cannot move freely at the Seabed!"
"Indeed, that's the Principle."
Neptune also sighed. If Fish-Man Island had a Top Expert to guard it, there would be no need to constantly compromise among various forces.
Hearing that Neptune and the Right Minister had reached an agreement, the Left Minister couldn't help but say, "But once we refuse to let them in, the risk factor for those Pirates who cannot get rest and Supplies at Fish-Man Island to reach Sabaody Archipelago smoothly will increase. What if they Retaliation against us then?"
Neptune also knew about the Left Minister that although the other party's judgment in handling matters was indeed poor, his concern for Fish-Man Island was genuine.
After putting down the Teacup in his hand, Neptune said to the Left Minister and the Right Minister, "These guys are after all Villains who have returned from the New World. Both their Personality and Strength are very troublesome. If these guys are allowed to enter Fish-Man Island, there will be too many unstable Factors. The balance we have worked so hard to maintain among various forces for so many years may be broken. Therefore, Right Minister, the Defense Work of Fish-Man Island will be handed over to you. Left Minister, from today onwards, announce the closure of Fish-Man Island. As for the opening time, it will be decided later."
"Understood!"
"Sigh..."
In a certain Sea Area of the New World, on the main Ship of the Whitebeard Pirates.
It was noon at this time, and the warm sunlight shone on the bow of the Ship. At this moment, a grand Banquet was being held on the Deck to celebrate the victory of the War that had just ended.
Barrels of Fine Wine were moved out of the Ship Cabin, and the Chefs on the Deck were also constantly busy serving portions of Delicious Food.
The Fine Wine was quickly drunk in large gulps, and the Delicious Food was also quickly eaten up. Looking around, the Deck was full of cheerful atmosphere and large Beer Mugs clinking together.
There was no trace of the tension before the great War.
Whitebeard was also on the Deck at this moment. At this moment, he was holding a Large Wine Gourd and drinking heartily, while a Beautiful Nurse wearing Leopard stockings beside him was carefully taking out the Bullets embedded in his Body.
"Gurarararara~"
Seeing the joyful atmosphere on the Deck, even Whitebeard was infected and laughed heartily.
"Captain, don't move around. Laughing like this easily moves the Muscles in your Body and makes the Bullets stuck deeper." With Whitebeard's laughter, several nurses became flustered.
"Gurarararara, what does this little injury count for? If it gets stuck deeper, you can just push your Tweezers further in." Obviously, for this man who has experienced countless storms since setting sail, this little pain is far less than laughing with his Crew member.
After speaking, he picked up the Wine Gourd again and began to pour it into his mouth.
"Hehe, Whitebeard, if you consume your Body like this, when you get older, your Body will be full of hidden injuries. It would be a Disgrace to be easily killed by someone at that time." Nicholas also used the Wine Glass in his hand to scoop up a full cup from the Wine Barrel next to him and drank it heartily.
"Gurarararara, Lightning brat, you don't need to worry about this. If I still don't have the Ability to protect my family by then, then death is just death." Whitebeard laughed indifferently, obviously taking life and death very lightly.
"Then I wish you find your real family members sooner, cheers!" Then Nicholas picked up his 'Wine Glass' and tapped it against the huge Wine Gourd in Whitebeard's hand.
Just as Whitebeard was about to say something, he saw a Crew member running over in a hurry, approached a certain Pirate Crew Captain who was drinking, whispered a few words, and then the latter's expression suddenly changed.
"What's wrong? Did something happen?"
Whitebeard, who witnessed this scene, asked.
With Whitebeard's words, the entire Deck became quiet, the Banquet was paused, and gazes gathered towards the Pirate Crew Captain.
"Captain Whitebeard, it's like this. According to Intelligence, the G1 Naval Branch seems to have insight into our Target. Currently, a large number of Navy have sailed out of the G1 Branch."
"Gurarararara, it seems the Navy isn't all useless after all. Lads, Banquet paused, full speed ahead towards the G1 Branch Sea Area!"
With Whitebeard's words, the Pirate Fleet began to accelerate forward.
"Let us play the Prelude to War."
Nicholas also stood up, standing beside Whitebeard, looking at the windy Grand Line ahead.
(Happy Lantern Festival (*^▽^*))
(End of Chapter)