The appearance of Nika Luffy disrupted the established plans of the World Government and the Navy Headquarters.
Their original strategic focus was to restore their dominance in the four seas. Since the battle on the Origin Island, the Navy Headquarters suffered heavy losses and has not been able to recover even after so many years.
After Kuniyoshi's return, the massacre on the holy land made the relationship between the Celestial Dragons and the Marine Headquarters become delicate.
When the strength of the Celestial Dragons is weakened, they will reduce their contact with the Marine Headquarters as much as possible to avoid being seen by the generals of the Marine Headquarters in their current weak state.
Throughout the hundreds of years of history, the Marine Headquarters has always been the loyal dog of the Celestial Dragons, but at the same time, the Celestial Dragons are actually very wary of this group of loyal dogs.
The long lifespans of the Five Elders have given them an incomparable understanding of human nature. They know very well that the reason why the Marine Headquarters will always be their loyal dogs is because their strength has always been able to suppress the Marine Headquarters.
Even at the peak of its power, the Navy Headquarters' high-end combat capability could not surpass that of the Holy Land.
But now, the situation has changed. The appearance of a strange strong man has made the Celestial Dragons cautious. They are afraid that the officers of the Navy Headquarters will learn the truth and develop rebellious thoughts in their hearts.
The emergence of the New Navy has always been a thorn in the hearts of the Celestial Dragons. The betrayal of two former Navy admirals, Zephyr and Kuzan, was an extremely heavy blow to both the Navy Headquarters and the Celestial Dragons.
They had no way of guaranteeing that no one in the current naval headquarters had such thoughts.
It's important to maintain a vague sense of mystery about yourself, just in case.
However, the appearance of the Nika Fruit forced the Five Elders to take action.
Unlike the "psoriasis" of the New Navy, Nika Luffy is the one in the prophecy who can truly threaten the rule of their world government.
The longer people live, the easier it is for their thinking to become fixed. The ancient legend, the truth buried in history, occupies an increasingly larger proportion in their minds, so much so that they do not ignore Nika's existence.
It is clear that Nika has not posed any threat to the World Government so far, and its destructive power is far less than that of the strange strong man and those in the new navy.
But even so, the Five Elders and Im still value Nika Luffy more than anything else.
The fleet of the Navy Headquarters left Marinford in a mighty manner, accompanied by a snow-colored ship.
Garin Saint, who had just become one of the Five Elders, was in charge of this mission. He personally rushed to Fishman Island with the fleet of the Navy Headquarters to prepare for the attack on Nika.
Garin Sheng is a powerful man who has great prestige among the senior officials of the Navy Headquarters. He once participated in the Battle of God Valley in person, and the strength he displayed was very strong, which left a deep impression on the senior officials of the Navy Headquarters early on.
Even though many veterans have passed away in the Naval Headquarters, Sengoku's generation still exists in the Naval Headquarters. Upon learning that they were going to escort Garin Sheng to Fishman Island this time, Sengoku carefully instructed Magellan to focus on Garin Sheng.
"Fishman Island is the territory of the New Navy. Due to our special relationship with the New Navy, approaching Fishman Island without proper reason may invite an attack from the New Navy."
"Fishman Island is located deep in the ocean. You must not conflict with the locals."
"If you lower your stance appropriately, they shouldn't give you any trouble."
"This operation will be led by Jialin Sheng. If possible, try to distance yourself from the Tianlong people during the operation."
"I'm afraid that Garin-sei's actions might draw an attack from the New Navy stationed on Fishman Island. If things develop to that point, you can surrender. Even if you're captured by the New Navy, it doesn't matter. I'll find a way to get you back."
"Remember, escorting Garen-sama is not the main point of this mission, and capturing Straw Hat Luffy is not the main point either."
"The most important thing is to protect you and your men, Magellan. Your safe return is more important than anything else."
Magellan stood at the bow of the ship, recalling in his mind the words that Marshal Sengoku had told him before he left the Naval Headquarters.
He is a pure man. Although he is not young, his life experience is somewhat pale compared to that of several other generals. Magellan, who has been guarding the underwater prison, has less experience, and it is not easy for him to quickly understand the intentions of the Warring States.
However, Magellan was not a fool. After carefully pondering Zhan Guo's words, Magellan also vaguely grasped the key points and also realized the subtle relationship between the current Navy Headquarters and the Holy Land.
If these words of Zhan Guo were made public, I am afraid that many people would be able to hear the disrespect towards the Celestial Dragons in them.
If these words were accidentally spread, it would be enough to shock the world.
Magellan was naturally loyal to the headquarters of the navy, and in his own mind, he also had a concrete explanation of justice.
Clear justice.
The office that Magellan used in the headquarters of the navy was once used by Yuichi Tsugoku. By chance, Magellan saw the words that Zephyr wrote to Yuichi Tsugoku in the warehouse. This made Magellan, who had just walked out of the underwater prison, immediately find the direction he wanted to pursue.
He was pure by nature, and it was only after becoming an admiral that he began to practice the ideas he believed in.
The reason why the Warring States period appointed Magellan, who had relatively little experience in handling affairs, to carry out the mission was also related to Magellan's personality.
Sakaski was too extreme, and Sengoku had no way of guaranteeing what he would do if he were sent to Fishman Island. As for Borsalino, while he was mature, Sengoku had already sensed the special relationship between Borsalino and the New Navy, and to prevent him from being completely exposed to the Celestial Dragons, he didn't send him.
Compared to the two of them, Magellan, the general who listens to him as the marshal, is much more useful!
The journey from the Holy Land to Fishman Island is not long. The navy fleet, which had just left the Sabaody Archipelago, plunged directly into the sea and headed towards Fishman Island on the seabed.
While the World Government and the Naval Headquarters were rushing to Fish-man Island, Tsugikuni Yoriichi and Zephyr's fleet had just set off from Bankoku, and it would take at least a week for them to arrive at Fish-man Island.
The Sea Forest northeast of Fishman Street.
Due to ocean currents, shipwrecks in the sea will eventually fall into this place called Sea Forest. Over the years, Sea Forest has accumulated countless shipwrecks, so the locals also call it the "Ship Cemetery."
Because of the special geographical environment of the Sea Forest, it has become the best place for pirates who sneak into Fishman Island to temporarily store their pirate ships.
Luffy and his crew, like all other pirates, used the shipwreck here to disguise themselves as the Sunny.
Over the years, there have been quite a few pirates who have secretly landed on Fishman Island, which has made the originally sparsely populated Sea Forest lively.
Although the pirates will keep a low profile after landing on Fishman Island, food, clothing, daily necessities, and ship supplies are still indispensable. Because of the presence of these foreign populations, Fishman Street near the Sea Forest has become extremely prosperous.
Fishman Street was originally a chaotic area of Fishman Island. The lowest and poorest fishmen gathered in Fishman Street, making it an illegal area of the city.
However, since Jinbe, the big brother who has made some achievements, appeared in Fishman Street, the security situation in this place has improved a lot.
But even so, there are still countless gangsters and underground forces active here.
The appearance of foreign pirates has made the already complicated Fishman Street even more chaotic.
Jinbe was not unaware of where these pirates would end up after entering Fishman Island, but he could not ignore the reality that Fishman Street had become prosperous because of the appearance of these pirates.
It's true that Jinbe hates pirates very much, but he also hopes that the lives of the poor fishmen in Fishman Street can be improved to a certain extent.
Well, the emergence of pirates has made the trade in Fishman Street prosperous. The pirates need agents to help them purchase supplies, and these needs have also created a large number of jobs in Fishman Street.
It is precisely because of this situation that Jinbe has always adopted a semi-open attitude of turning a blind eye to the current situation of Fishman Street.
His principle is very simple. As long as the pirates do not cause trouble and do not approach the core area of Fishman Island, he will not pursue these pirates on land.
Of course, if these pirates were unlucky enough to encounter their new navy patrol after going out to sea, the situation would be different.
Therefore, the New Navy has always kept a very close watch on Fishman Street, and any strangers who come to the island will be silently marked by the New Navy who are stationed here.
Under the persuasion of Tsugikuni Yoshiichi, Jinbe returned to the base and underwent surgery by a military doctor. The operation went very smoothly, but such a serious injury would take a long time to recover even with Jinbe's terrifying physique.
However, Jinbe did not neglect the tracking of the Straw Hat Pirates. He knew very well that a group of people could not go without food and water, so he also sent more people to monitor every human who appeared in Fishman Street.
Less than three days after the riot at the Mermaid Cafe, Jinbe received eyewitness intelligence from his subordinates.
Fishman Street.
Luffy, who was unwilling to be lonely, did not rest for a few days. He took advantage of the time when Sanji and Nami needed to buy supplies and appeared on Fishman Street with them.
Although the three of them disguised themselves, that disguise was no way to hide from the new navy that was monitoring this place.
no way.
The clear stupidity revealed by Luffy cannot be covered up by those disguises.
Luffy's innocent temperament is completely incompatible with the other people on Fishman Island. He thinks his disguise is very good, but in fact, Luffy and his crew who appeared on Fishman Street are actually the most eye-catching presence on this street.
After finding out the whereabouts of Luffy and others, Jinbei did not rush to attack. He simply ordered his subordinates to strengthen surveillance and wait for reinforcements from the headquarters to arrive.
But instead of waiting for the fleets of Yuanyi and Zefa to arrive, the fleet from Marinford arrived.
When the fish-man navy stationed at the harbor passed this message to Jinbe, Jinbe couldn't help but be stunned.
Fishman Island hadn't been in contact with the World Government and Marine Headquarters for who knows how many years. He couldn't figure out why those people from Marine Headquarters and the World Government suddenly appeared in Fishman Island.
"Why are people from the World Government and the Navy Headquarters here?"
"And it happened at such a time."
After receiving the message, Jinbei stood up, looked down at his bandaged hands, his expression became extremely solemn, and then he hurriedly called a group of his subordinates and rushed towards the harbor with such doubts in his heart.
While heading to the harbor, Jinbei had actually made the worst-case scenario plan in his mind.
The people from the Marine Headquarters and the World Government are probably here with bad intentions this time. The worst result is that they have found Jinbe's weakness and want to take advantage of this opportunity to gain control of Fishman Island.
Whether for the New Navy or for the World Government, Fishman Island is a truly strategic location.
Whichever force can control this place will be able to take the initiative in the overall competition.
Compared to the new navy, the World Government actually needs this place as their springboard to the new world.
Because the Red Strait route has become a mere formality due to the existence of the Origin Island, the World Government has not been able to establish new connections with the New World over the years.
If the World Government could take this opportunity to bring Fish-Man Island under its control, it would also be beneficial for them.
Jinbe actually had a vague guess about the World Government's intentions, and this time when he rushed to the port, he was already prepared to die in battle.
Before meeting those people, Jinbe immediately called Zephyr and reported what happened here to Zephyr and Yoriichi Tsugakuni.
In this regard, Tsugikuni Yoriichi's advice was to let Jinbei not act rashly, but to contact the royal family of Ryugu Castle and let King Neptune come forward to negotiate with the other party.
Although Fish-man Island is the sphere of influence of their new navy, legally speaking, Fish-man Island has always been a member state of the World Government.
Although they had never provided the Celestial Dragons with Heavenly Gold, due to their special geographical environment, the Celestial Dragons turned a blind eye to such situations and did not list Fish-Man Island as a real target of attack.
But this time, Jinbei did not follow Tsugikuni Yoriichi's advice.
He is originally from Fish-man Island and has a special feeling for Fish-man Island. No matter what, he cannot watch Fish-man Island fall into the control of the World Government.
Feeling Jinbe's determination, Tsugikuni Yoriichi said no more.
After hanging up the phone, Ji Guoyuan turned into a golden phoenix without saying a word, grabbed the warship, and flew out quickly towards Fishman Island.
"call--"
"hiss--"
"I really don't want to come to an island like Fishman Island where inferior races live."
A long wooden ladder was lowered from the snow-colored ship. Galin Sheng stood by the side of the ship and slowly walked down the ladder.
On the deck behind him lay the corpses of seven or eight mermen.
The CP agents on board were busy cleaning up the bodies.
These murlocs were from the murloc navy who were trying to board the ship for inspection. The moment they stepped onto the deck of the World Government ship, they were killed by Saint Garin.
As a sacred Draco, how could Garin forgive the untouchables for setting foot on his ship?!
(End of this chapter)
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