One Piece: The Glory of the Murloc

This is of course very unsatisfactory.

Although Fishman Island is the territory of fishmen and mermaids, it obviously lacks the ability to control the humans who come and go here.

There have even been cases where slave traders disguised themselves as merchant ships and came to the Fish-Man Island to rob the mermaids and then easily escape.

After hearing Bright's question, King Neptune was silent for a moment, and then stroked his beard with some melancholy, "Of course no one wants this kind of thing, but we can't always monitor the humans who land on Fish-Man Island, right? "

Fish-Man Island is the connecting point between the front and back sections of the Grand Line. After all, there are only a few people who can choose to change ships and take the Marigioa route. Most humans who want to travel between the Paradise and the New World can only choose to take the Fish-Man Island route.

This also means that there are many ships landing on Fish-Man Island every day.

Pirate, businessman, member of the underworld.

There is a mixture of fish and dragons, and there are many people.

There are even many humans who have settled on Fish-Man Island.

"At least strengthen the entry and exit management," Bright said, "Strictly conduct searches on human ships entering and leaving Fish-Man Island. This alone can, to a large extent, eliminate the trafficking that occurs on Fish-Man Island. event."

In the final analysis, the management of entry and exit is still too lax.

It is obviously a sovereign country, but it behaves like a colony.

But actually this is not a difficult thing.

The topography of Fishman Island is different from any other island above the sea.

For humans, if they want to enter and leave Fish-Man Island safely, they can only take the main entrance. In other words, as long as they guard this main entrance, 99% of the kidnapping incidents will not proceed.

Neptune nodded slightly, "I understand this, but it's not easy to change."

"Mish-Man Island connects the front and rear ends of the Grand Route. Every year, countless pirates pass through here to head to the new world. How can those guys just let us inspect them?"

Brett raised his eyebrows slightly, "Times have changed. It is no longer the time when the Great Pirate Age opened and humans were wreaking havoc on Fish-Man Island. Brother Jinbe is the Shichibukai. Even among the human pirates, there are not many No one dares to be the enemy of Shichibukai."

"Especially in this deep sea."

When I read comics in my previous life, I didn't think the Shichibukai was that great, but after coming to this world, I realized that the Shichibukai were indeed the top powerhouses only below the pirate emperor and admiral.

The weakness of Fish-Man Island is compared to the World Government and the Monster Pirates of the New World.

Even this comparison has to be above the sea. In this deep sea, what about monsters like Kaido the Whitebeard?

As long as Fishman Island's attitude is tougher, what can the pirates do?

"That makes sense."

Neptune nodded with deep understanding, and he did not mind at all because of the lack of respect in Bright's words, "Otohime always says that we should trust humans, but our trust is always not reciprocated. "

So having said that, Princess Otohime is a very good person, but her biggest shortcoming is that she trusts humans too much.

"But there is another problem." Neptune said seriously. "You may not know it well, Brett. We are located in the deep sea, but we have many needs similar to those of humans at sea."

"We cannot meet these needs ourselves, so we largely rely on the passing of merchant ships, smuggling ships, and even pirates and violent vessels."

“But we ourselves lack sufficiently attractive products. Many of the humans who trade with us only trade with us when we land, so that we can buy what we need and sell our things. "

"If it is true as you said, what will happen to these trades next? They may not bother to land on Fish-Man Island, but choose to go directly to the opposite side of the Red Earth Continent."

Brett has known since he was a child that Fish-Man Island is not rich.

This island is indeed very beautiful, but the harsh geographical location, difficult transportation conditions, and human discrimination and resistance make it really difficult for various industries on this island to develop.

Even in the most prosperous towns, crimes caused by the inability to raise children are common, let alone Bright's hometown of Fishman Street, where almost all people are unemployed.

What would happen to this island if trade with humans was cut off?

Bright understood that what he had always been thinking about was the comparison of strength, but for Neptune, I'm afraid this is the key.

This is indeed a very troublesome problem.

In the final analysis, the self-sufficiency of the Fishman Island located in the deep sea is too weak.

Even the most basic basic necessities of food, clothing, housing and transportation cannot be met.

After all, Fishman Island is not rich in textile raw materials.

Otherwise, why do the legendary mermaids like to wear shells?

Not to mention other daily necessities, medicines and the like.

It is true that there are human traders who risk death at the bottom of the sea and come to Fish-Man Island specifically to trade, but they are only a minority.

Most people are really just along for the ride.

After all, as Neptune said, Fishman Island lacks sufficiently attractive products.

If strict entry and exit management policies are really implemented, what will happen to these businessmen who are probably not good birds?

Brett sighed.

Murlocs and mermaids face so many difficulties.

"This is where the trouble lies."

Jinbei sighed, "Although I am very reluctant to do so, we cannot live without humans."

"But, little brother, I will consider your suggestion."

Neptune said, "No matter what, I can't do anything after seeing the people being harmed and remain indifferent."

This is the advantage of a small country with few people. The upper class and the lower class are not too separated.

Neptune has a strong ability to empathize with the people of Fishman Island.

"So, what do you think of my invitation?"

Neptune asked expectantly.

Fish-Man Island originally had few talents, but it took a lot of effort to create a future star that Jinbei said was the future star. He felt that of course it would be necessary to vigorously cultivate it.

It is precisely because they were bullied that they became more united.

"Let's talk about it later,"

Bright did not refuse directly, "My main goal now is practice."

Being a high-ranking member of the Dragon Palace Kingdom certainly makes things easier.

But obviously becoming a real strong person has more important meaning.

"That's it."

Neptune was not depressed, "Indeed, although it is not a good thing to say, strength is the most important factor in this world."

"Then, little brother, let Jinbe contact me if you want."

"Finally, please allow me to say thank you again."

After finally solemnly thanking Bright, His Majesty the King of the Dragon Palace Kingdom left.

There are still many things that he needs to deal with in this riot.

"No need to worry Brett,"

Jinbei patted Bright on the shoulder and said, "Take your time. The historical trajectory of hundreds of years cannot be reversed in a short time."

Brett nodded.

It is indeed not an easy thing for fish people and mermaids to usher in a better tomorrow.

"Let's go back to Charlie's place first,"

Jinbei smiled and said, "She should be worried about you. Leave Aaron and the others to me."

"good."

Brett didn't take no for an answer.

Although he didn't think Charlie would be worried.

She is someone who has already read the future script.

On the way back to the Mermaid Cafe, Brett fell into thinking.

Sure enough, if you want to change the situation of Fish-Man Island, do you have to move the country from the bottom of the sea to the surface?

Go to the sea where supplies are abundant and resources are abundant!

In this resource-poor world——

Um?

Resources are scarce?

An idea flashed in Brett's mind.

Undersea resources are poor?

What genius came to this conclusion?

I almost didn't react.

A smile spread across Brett's lips.

In this case, will the dilemma be solved?

Brett returned to the Mermaid Cafe in an excited mood.

"Charlie, I'm back."

Brett pushed open the cafe door.

"Thank you, Lady Nana!"

As soon as she entered the door, she saw little Nana standing proudly on the table with her hands on her hips.

Several mermaids surrounded her around the table, holding various kinds of food in their hands.

The faces of the mermaids were full of bright smiles, "Yes, this time it all depends on Nana."

"If it weren't for Nana, the sisters really wouldn't know what to do."

"Nana saved us, it's amazing!"

Are they the kidnapped mermaids?

"Hum hum!"

After being thanked so much, the little girl's nose almost turned up to the sky, and she unceremoniously ate the food from the hands of the mermaid sisters.

"Really, don't spoil her too much." Miss Miriam said helplessly on the side.

"Nana is our savior."

A mermaid lady turned back and said with a smile.

"That's right, without Nana, we really don't know what would have happened." Another mermaid lady smiled a little pale, as if she was still scared.

"It seems that Nana has done something great."

Brett walked to the counter and said to Charlie.

"It's truly remarkable."

Charlie raised her head and looked at Brett, "Same for you."

Brett smiled softly.

Looking at the happy faces of the mermaid ladies, it's hard to imagine how frightened they were a few hours ago.

They were rescued, but in the past history and in the future, how many others will not be rescued in time?

"Brett, don't hesitate, just do what you want to do."

Brett heard Charlie's voice and she said, "I'll always be watching your back."

…

Fishman Street.

After Aladdin's treatment, the injuries of Aaron and his friends have stabilized, but his house is indeed no longer habitable and is already crumbling.

When we were discussing where to live next outside the house, some fish people came over.

"Brother Aaron, what happened? There was so much noise here just now! What happened to that thunder rising from the sky? Is that guy Neptune here?"

The fish people still don't know what happened.

Aaron's lips curled up.

"It's scary! That's the thunder that announces the birth of Fish-Man Island's Star of Hope!"

"Xi…Star of Hope?"