0223 The choice in front of Otohime
As the huge cylindrical iceberg slowly appeared in the field of vision of Milu and the others from the wind and snow, a ship flying the flag of the Whitebeard Pirates also arrived at Fish-Man Island.
After the ship came to a halt, the men who stepped out of the boat were Marco with a pineapple head, and Namuel, a fish-man wearing a T-shirt with a red five-pointed star.
To be honest, Marco really doesn't want to come to Fish-Man Island now, because things are very troublesome here.
But for the sake of Namher, he had to come.
"Marco, Namur." Waiting under the ship was Jinping who had already received the news and rushed to him.
It's just that Jinping's face is not very good at this time.
"Jinping." Marco smiled bitterly and said, "Milu can really cause trouble!" ”
"His Majesty Neptune and His Highness Otohime have already prepared a banquet in Ryugu City, let's go there first!" Jinping sighed, but did not answer.
Because Jinping knew in his heart that although Milu had caused a lot of trouble, he really couldn't blame Milu for this incident.
So knowing that Marco was coming, he didn't have much to say.
"It's okay, finish the work early, maybe you can find time to find Ace." Marco glanced at Namuel, who had always had a bad face, and replied with a bit of a change of topic.
"Hasn't Ace come back yet?" Jinping has always been concerned about Ace's affairs, but the recent incident on Fish-Man Island has also made him a little anxious.
And as he spoke, he also took Marco and Namur to the fish cart that came from Ryugu City.
"Well, I haven't come back yet, and because of the Red Clay Continent, it's hard to contact him." Marko's words were tinged with concern.
Titch was so disguised that no one in the entire pirate group knew his true face.
Ace chased after him alone, always giving Marco a bad premonition, but Daddy didn't say anything, and he didn't do anything about it.
"I didn't expect Titch to betray his father for a Devil Fruit, and even make a move on Thatch." Jinping sighed.
He knew Titch and had even drunk with Titch quite a few times.
If it weren't for this incident, in Jinping's impression, Titch would be a bold and trustworthy pirate partner.
But the world is unpredictable, who would have thought that he could hide in the Whitebeard Pirates for so long for a Devil Fruit, or a dream.
"Whatever the reason, Titch must die." Namuel spoke for the first time since he got off the ship, but the words he uttered were as gloomy and frightening as his expression.
"Namul, relax, things are not as serious as you think, as long as Fish-Man Island can close the undersea train in time, there should be no problem." Marco was a little speechless.
All the way, he looked at Namuer's stinky face, which really made him inexplicably irritable.
"It's not easy, Milu has already made a warning in advance when things appear, but look!" Jinping said, pointing to the street below from the fish cart that was flying towards Ryugu Castle with everyone.
I saw that there were many human tourists on the streets.
These humans, both dressed and acted, were different from the humans who had landed on Fish-Man Island in the past.
Because they're not pirates and traffickers!
"I think His Royal Highness Otohime should be able to understand, and I'm sorry Jinping, I'm not here to discuss, I'm just here to inform, and the specific choice depends on His Majesty Neptune and His Royal Highness Otohime." Marco naturally saw everything below, but so what?
"Hey!" Jinping sighed: "I can understand. ”
Marco stopped talking, but looked at Ryugu Castle, which was getting closer.
He had been here many times, but not once had it as depressed as he was now.
……
When King Neptune sat down at the banquet hall, Marco wasted no time: "Your Majesty Neptune, have any people from the World Government looked for you?" ”
Neptune glanced at Princess Otohime, then nodded.
At this time, everyone in the banquet hall also looked at Marco.
Marco nodded: "In that case, then I'll tell you what Daddy means, Daddy hopes that Fish-Man Island can temporarily shut down the operation of the undersea train." ”
The banquet room fell silent for a moment as Marco spoke.
"Why?" It was a long time before Princess Otohime's voice broke the silence.
The opening of the undersea train made Princess Otohime really see the hope that the two clans could live in peace in the future, and at this time, she said that she didn't want to shut down the undersea train operation.
"Because the undersea train will bring danger to Fish-Man Island." Marko's brow furrowed.
"Your Highness Otohime, this is already a concession made by Daddy." Namuel looked at Princess Otohime dissatisfied.
"The world government just wants to raise taxes, and it's acceptable for Fish-Man Island for the future!" Otohime bit her lip.
World government officials were received by her and Neptune.
Regarding the appeal of the world government, Princess Otohime thinks that it is acceptable, after all, with the opening of the undersea train, Fish-Man Island has indeed received a lot of benefits.
And the people of the World Government did not mention the issue of the flag of the Whitebeard Pirates on the island.
Princess Otohime said what the World Government meant, just to let Marco know that on the issue of Fish-Man Island, the World Government has made concessions!
If the Whitebeard Pirates can also give in, then the peace of Fish-Man Island can continue as the fish-man and humans understand each other.
Marko's hand fiddled with the cup on the table: "If you are a member of the World Government, Fish-Man Island can naturally pay taxes, but now Fish-Man Island is protected under the name of the Whitebeard Pirates." ”
Princess Otohime froze slightly: "But the original heavenly golden ......"
"Otohime!" Neptune suddenly stopped Princess Otohime, who was about to say something.
Marco waved his hand indifferently: "The time is different, the opening of the undersea train has made it possible for Fish-Man Island to become the second trade route connecting the new world and the park, and the benefits involved in this are enough to make Fish-Man Island a battlefield."
The Navy wants to eat taxes, but it wants the Whitebeard Pirates to protect it, which is unjustifiable no matter what.
So what Daddy means is, depending on your choice, if it's for the future, then let the world government and navy protect Fish-Man Island, and the Whitebeard Pirates will find an excuse to cede Fish-Man Island to the navy.
If you're worried about Fish-Man Island becoming a battlefield, turn off the undersea train. ”
When Marco spoke of the back, he did not look at Princess Otohime and King Neptune, but at Namur and Jinping.
Daddy would have made this choice, and Marco knew it was because this was Namur's hometown.
Otohime was silent, and what Marco said was indeed the problem that Fish-Man Island was facing.
It's just that she has to face a question in her heart, that is, can the navy and the world government really keep Fish-Man Island?
Or, are they willing to keep Fish-Man Island and the Fish-People on the island?
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