The content of the letter that Tsugikoku Yoshiichi sent to Shanks through Vergo was actually very simple, or it could be condensed into one sentence: Please give me a favor!
Yoriichi hopes that Shanks can help Vergo and others with their investigation, and make good use of their "pirate" identity to do something when necessary.
From his words and deeds, he did not treat Shanks as an outsider at all. Shanks could tell this from the words in Yoriichi's letter.
Tsugikuni Yuichiro's values were not affected by the extreme atmosphere of Marinford, and he had his own standards for judging what was good and what was bad.
The group of pirates is simply too large. It would be too much work for the navy to kill all of them at once.
Yoriichi simply divided the pirates into four categories.
The first type is pure pirates driven by desire and power; the second type is "passive pirates" who are stigmatized by the World Government but do not take any actual action to harm ordinary people; the third type is ambitious pirates and adventurers who use the name of pirates to realize their ideals; the fourth type is ordinary people who are violated, coerced, and forced to go to sea to become pirates.
Different motivations for going to sea lead to huge differences in the behavioral logic of pirates.
In this world, there is the pure black who takes pure pleasure in killing and destruction, there is the gray who has some residual rationality and wanders between white and black, and there is the pure white who bears the name of pirate just to realize his personal ambitions and dreams.
In fact, Yoriichi Tsugikuni has no idea what the ultimate goal of Shanks and his gang is.
The Red Hair Pirates are not as innocent and "pure white" as the Straw Hat Pirates, nor are they as extreme and pure black as the Blackbeard Pirates. If you have to say it, the Red Hair Pirates are gray.
In their various behavioral logics, we can see the fierce and unreasonable side of pirates, but we can also see the warm and friendly side of Shanks and others.
For Yoriichi Tsugikuni and his new navy, if all the pirates in the world were like the Red Hair Pirates, there would probably be fewer disputes.
Although their relationship with "Justice" is not close at all, the appearance of the Red Hair Pirates can bring stability to an area.
Yunyi knows a little about Shanks. Although this guy is free and easy, his values are not distorted, and he will not use his powerful strength to satisfy his desires endlessly.
When Yoriichi wrote this letter, Zephyr and the others had not yet landed on Fishman Island. In Yoriichi's opinion at that time, the person who might be able to help Vergo and the others successfully break the impasse might be Red-Haired Shanks.
However, the development of the world is often beyond human prediction.
"Captain, why did that Tsugikoku Yoshiichi write to you?!"
After reading the letter, Shanks folded it up and stuffed it back into the envelope, then threw it casually on the table, as if he didn't take Yoriichi's words to heart.
Seeing this, Jesus glanced at the envelope on the table and asked curiously. When he asked this question, Ben Beckman, Lucky Lu and other crew members also looked at Shanks with excited eyes.
Tsugikoku Yuichi.
Things are different now. He is now the emperor of the sea who reigns over the new world and is regarded as the biggest threat by the world government.
"do what?!"
"You don't have to do anything."
"Someone is already doing it, there's no need for us to get involved."
Shanks picked up the bottle, took a sip of wine, gently wiped the wine from the corner of his mouth, and said with a smile.
Wan Guo, Cake Island.
The new naval headquarters was paying close attention to everything that happened on Fishman Island. After receiving the message from Vergo, Yixiao also talked about this matter with Kong and Yuichiro.
The sun is shining and the breeze is not dry.
Yixiao, covered in sweat, carried his wooden sword and walked to the nearby rest area. He talked to the people around him about the situation on Fishman Island while wiping his sweat with a towel.
"What we can be sure of now is that Mr. Zefa must have some important information."
"But the information that Jinping and Vergo know is very little."
"A captain in the branch has disappeared, and Lieutenant Peacock, who was monitoring that captain, has also lost contact."
"The missing captain is called Arlong. He was the leader of the previous conflict with the Red Hair Pirates."
"Could it be that he was secretly attacked and killed by the Red Hair Pirates? And also killed the witness, Lieutenant Peacock?"
Yixiao knew very little and could only rely on inference and speculation regarding the various events on Fishman Island. From his perspective, Fishman Island was shrouded in mystery, with few clues to the many events.
"Along."
"Killed by the Red Hair Pirates?"
"Haha, no."
Beside Yixiao, Tsugikoku Yoriichi gently shook his head, smilingly dismissing Yixiao's assumption. Unlike Yixiao, who was covered in sweat, Tsugikoku Yoriichi didn't show any signs of sweating at all. Their previous sparring session didn't seem to have expended much energy on Yoriichi.
As he spoke, Yunyi gently rested the wooden sword on his shoulder and looked out at the blue sea in the distance.
The information he and Yixiao knew was basically the same, but compared to Yixiao, Yunyi knew more about the people in the Red Hair Pirates.
"If the Red Hair Pirates had killed him, the body would have been found long ago."
"They won't hide their actions. They won't do things like killing someone and covering up the body."
As he spoke, memories that had been sealed for who knows how many years suddenly emerged from the depths of Tsugikuni Yoriichi's brain.
Aaron
This name is like a key to open the memory box.
"Captain Aaron."
"That Captain Aaron, he used to be from Fishman Street, right?"
"Um shark-man right?"
There was a hint of reminiscence in Yunyi's eyes, and he murmured.
"Um?"
"As expected of you, you even have an impression of a captain of a branch?"
"You really know everything about your subordinates!"
When he suddenly heard the accurate information about Captain Arlong from Yunyi's mouth, even though he smiled, he couldn't help but look stunned. In the conversation with Yunyi just now, although he said that Arlong was a captain, he did not reveal the information that Arlong was born in Fishman Street and was a shark fishman.
These things were also the information he learned from the files when he was getting to know the whole story of the Fishman Island incident in depth.
Unexpectedly, Tsugumi Yoshiichi, who had been in a high position for many years, could actually tell the other party's accurate information off the cuff.
"Not really, this person is just a little special."
The moment Tsugakuni Yoriichi confirmed the identity of "Captain Arlong" from Ichimura's mouth, the Fishman Island incident gradually became clear from Tsugakuni Yoriichi's perspective.
Can a dog stop eating shit?
If they are trained artificially from an early age, it is possible.
So can Aaron be a good person?
I'm afraid it's not as easy as you think.
Yuan Yi doesn't have stereotypes about people, but he has a clear understanding of human nature.
It's not easy to change a person.
He had never been able to change his brother in his previous life. Now that he had come to this world, how could he believe that his new navy could easily change someone like Aaron?
Fishman Street
"King Neptune's internal affairs management is really lax."
"After all these years, places like Fishman Street are still allowed to exist."
"Extreme poverty is sometimes more terrifying than piracy."
Although Fishman Island is prosperous, the gap between the rich and the poor is still quite large, and Fishman Street is synonymous with poverty.
Although a group of young people with ideals have emerged in this place, more people have embarked on other paths due to poverty and lack of education.
King Neptune can be considered a wise man, but his administrative level is really worrying.
In other words, the administrative level of most countries in the world is worrying.
This is a blind spot that the deeply rooted royal mentality cannot reach.
Princess Otohime holds in her heart the noble ideal of "harmonious coexistence between humans and fishmen", but she also ignores the fishmen of Fishman Street who are still struggling for survival in the country.
Isn't it ironic that Princess Otohime died in the assassination of the fishmen in Fishman Street?
"Yuichi, what do you think about what happened on Fishman Island?"
"Our new navy has gradually established a firm foothold in the New World. Next, we should be preparing to expand our influence to the front half of the Grand Line, right?"
"You're so concerned about the situation on Fishman Island. Do you have any plans?"
Jinbei sensed a hint of different emotions from Yoriichi's expression and tone, and asked.
“Communication is essential for the power of change to spread.”
"Our new navy has never interfered with the governance of Fishman Island. This situation needs to change."
"Otherwise, our influence will not extend beyond the new world."
"King Neptune has failed to prove his administrative ability. In my opinion, he is no longer fit to be the king of Fishman Island."
Yunyi's eyes were deep as he said these words out of the blue. His words also made Yixiao, who had always stood closely with Yunyi in thought, suddenly change his expression.
"Fish-Man Island is a member of the World Government. King Neptune's family has led Fish-Man Island for a thousand years!"
"Fishman Island has always been well governed. Although there are some minor flaws, it is undeniable that King Neptune is a wise monarch, isn't he?!"
Yixiao had already vaguely sensed that something was wrong with what Jiguo Yuanyi had just said.
Although their new navy had overthrown the royal rule of a certain country since its establishment, the monarchs and royal families they overthrew were all tyrants with a history of atrocities. Their actions were inherently covered by a sense of justice.
But judging by Tsugikuni Yoriichi's tone, it seems he's planning to overthrow the royal family of Fishman Island?!
Overthrow the wise King Neptune and the kind Princess Otohime?
This was beyond Yixiao's imagination, and for a moment he was unable to keep up with Tsugakuin Yoshiichi's pace.
The difference in people's thinking often becomes apparent at times like this.
Although Yixiao is knowledgeable and experienced, his thoughts are shaped by this world. He now holds a high position in the New Navy and holds unparalleled power, but in his opinion, it is still natural for the royal family to rule the people.
Just as Alabasta needs a Princess Vivi who cannot protect their safety; Fishman Island needs a daughter Neptune; Wano Country needs a general Momonosuke who has been wandering abroad for decades before crying and picking up his country.
Nika, who was able to beat the drum of liberation, actually liberated nothing.
"Yixiao, why are you acting so surprised?"
"If it's not done well, shouldn't it be replaced?"
"After so many years of running Fishman Island, if he can't even take care of a slum like Fishman Street, why can't such a king be replaced?!"
"Even in the world still under Big Mom's rule, you probably wouldn't find any slums, right?"
"Neptune... he's not even as good as Big Mom, is he?"
"Don't overlook their mediocre nature just because of their kindness."
"When running a country, mediocre monarchs are not allowed to appear."
Facing Yixiao, Jiguo Yuanyi did not hide his true feelings. He withdrew his gaze from Yuanhai, glanced at Yixiao and continued:
"A smile, a country needs a leader."
"But does the leader have to be from a certain tribe?"
"Whoever does well gets promoted. Isn't that reasonable?"
"But the people of Fishman Island should also have the power to choose who will lead them forward, right?!"
"I've already contacted Vegapunk. He's very interested in Fish-Man Island and promised me to develop it well."
"In recent years, he has commissioned our New Navy to collect historical data. His little tricks seem to have been noticed by the World Government."
"He's feeling very insecure right now. I could bring him directly to Wanguo, but his scientific research requires a venue and a wide ocean area for experiments."
"The industry here in Wanguo is basically complete. If we carry out large-scale transformation, all our previous efforts will be wasted."
"Instead of this, it would be better to redevelop a piece of 'white land'."
"Fish-Man Island is deep under the sea, and the power of the World Government cannot affect Fish-Man Island."
"Put him on Fishman Island. He'll be able to protect himself."
"Furthermore, with his abilities, he should be able to bring a new look to the lives of the people of Fishman Island."
"In just a few years, Fishman Island will probably become the most developed country in the world!"
As Jiguo Yuanyi said this, he put away the wooden sword in his hand and walked towards the office building in the distance. He smiled and watched Jiguo Yuanyi's slowly leaving back, without saying a word for a long time.
Yunyi's words kept echoing in his mind, and he tried his best to digest the information Yunyi said.
It is impossible to change his mind in a short time.
But Yixiao is a person who is good at thinking. If he can't figure out the reason, then he can just look at the possible results.
Under the rule of Neptune and his wife, Fishman Island might not see much change in 30 years. Will the people become more prosperous? Not necessarily.
If I could get rich, I would have gotten rich a long time ago.
So what if, as Yoshiichi said, Fishman Island is handed over to Vegapunk?
Yixiao had been to Egghead, where the prototype of a future city already existed. On that island, Yixiao witnessed many cutting-edge technologies that he had never seen before.
As long as you put in the raw materials, you can automatically make clothes, machines that make food, and various robots.
It is conceivable what changes will be brought to people when those things are integrated into human life.
They had imported some equipment and instruments from the Wan Guo region to process food, clothing, and shoes. Their new navy uniforms were now all machine-made from a special material newly developed by Vegapunk that was flame-resistant, breathable, and sweat-absorbent.
Today's Wanguo is much more prosperous than in previous years.
When he thought about the development that Fishman Island would achieve after welcoming Vegapunk, the worry on Yixiao's face couldn't help but dissipate a little.
"Is this your plan, Yunyi?"
"It turns out that the Celestial Dragons were just one of your many targets from the beginning."
(End of this chapter)
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