In order to temporarily prevent the Whitebeard Pirates, the most powerful group in the New World, from taking into account the next move of the World Government, which is the Navy's upcoming "Frozen Throne" project on Fish-Man Island, some intelligence officers have infiltrated this small island that continuously provides funds for the Whitebeard Pirates - they will carry out secret missions here to provide assistance to the Navy's frontal training operations.

Don Quixote Rosinandi, who has been in the Navy for some time and has been rewarded with Devil Fruits for his excellence and loyalty, is one of the intelligence agents who has infiltrated the island - more precisely, he is also the captain of the operation team.

"Come, drink, drink!"

Disguised as an ordinary pirate, Rosinandi poured a glass full of wine for the little thug next to him, whose face was completely red from drinking.

"I'm sorry to treat you...... So, what are you just asking? ”

"It's about the boss of the town! You know, small fish and shrimp like us, every time we arrive in a new place, we must understand the local situation clearly, otherwise if we poke any basket, our lives will be gone! ”

Rosinandi was talking to the thugs he met on the busy street, intending to get some news from the thugs - the thug was a character he had carefully selected, who had just come out of the casino and seemed to be in a bad mood, and it would be easy to ask him for a few drinks.

"The boss of the island, that's Mr. Oliver, who runs the casino! Although it is said that after the death of the previous generation, it is now the young master of their family who inherits the family business! ”

"You've already said that, brother, but then again, what kind of people were the last generation?"

"Oh, the last generation...... Well, it's not good or bad, old-school pirates. I heard that I had some fate with that sea thief Whitebeard, so I could use his banner. It's good to be good after it flourishes here in Portozzi Barralta...... This doesn't work for a while, it doesn't work for a while, and there are a lot of rules! Pick up the bowl to eat, put down the bowl and scold the mother! ”

"Hahaha, I understand this, there is no way, after all, all the islands with the banner of Whitebeard are prohibited. Drugs and slaves and ......"

Although it is contrary to the position of the Navy to say that pirates are good people, Rosinandi, who was influenced by Polusalino, does not simply judge a person by his position, he pays more attention to what this person does, which is what Polusalino often says, "Arguments do not care about their deeds".

As far as the identity of a pure pirate is concerned, Rosinandi thinks that someone like Whitebeard, who does not like racial bullying and slavery itself, can be considered a "good" pirate.

"This Portozzi Balarta Island is always full of people and boats, and even if you leave it alone, the money will flow this way! The casino also hosts events such as fighting tournaments and concerts...... And even if it's just a small bar like this, the revenue is actually quite impressive! However, in exchange for the protection of the Whitebeard Banner, the previous generation banned all slave trade in the town......"

The drunken thugs complained incessantly—in previous conversations, Rosinandi had learned that he had once seemed to be an intermediary for human traffickers, but now he had become a makeshift to get by.

The island of Portozi Bararta was built on the basis of tourism, entertainment and gambling centered on the port, which in turn gave rise to food, accommodation, shipbuilding, commerce and ...... and other industries, but no matter what kind of industry, all of them are controlled by the Oliver family, or the Oliver family intervenes.

A significant portion of the proceeds will be given to the Whitebeard Pirates in exchange for the protection of their banners that are enough to scare off the vast majority of the pirates in the New World.

The world government and navy have been almost completely ignorant of this before—to be precise, unable to intervene.

Of course, there are times when naval warships on missions in the New World stop by the harbor. In this case, as long as you stuff some benefits and give each other three points of face, you can get along well.

However, that was when the navy did not have enough strength and confidence in the past, and although there were top combat capabilities, there were basically no people in the younger generation who could stand up to the scene. The current navy has greatly increased its strength compared to the previous world conscription and the training of the new generation of generals, so it is naturally unwilling to take stability as the first policy as before......

For example, this small island, which constantly finances the Whitebeard Pirates, is a coffers, but there is no Whitebeard's sons, and it is a very suitable target for the Navy and the World Government......

"This town is a great place where wealth is gathered! So after inheriting the family business, Mr. Oliver began to reform...... Well, in fact, it is to deregulate and return to the previous state! ”

"That's what I want to know!"

Rosinandi cautiously checked his surroundings, then smiled meaningfully, and quietly pulled out a photo, which the thug held his breath when he saw it.

"Dude, isn't this a mermaid......!"

The photo shows a human fish girl, and there is also a fresh scale.

"Hehe, this girl is a beautiful woman who is a celebrity on Mermaid Island!"

"Real Fake ......"

The little thug suddenly became nervous, and quickly lowered his voice, "Do you really have it in your hand, mermaid girl?!" ”

The excitement between the words cannot be concealed.

Slaves who can circulate through formal channels are all pirates and other criminals or residents of non-member countries of the World Government, after all, the World Government needs to make some unfair rules to promote the benefits of joining them and maintain its own rule.

And according to the different races, genders, etc., the price of slaves is also high and low. Like the girl of the mermaid clan, she is worth at least tens of millions of Bailey, and if she can be transported to the holy land of Mary Joya for auction, the Tianlong people who have "people are stupid and have a lot of money" written on their faces will not hesitate to spend a lot of money.

"I was worried that I couldn't find a way to make a move, and I happened to hear rumors about this town...... But in fact, I also admire Whitebeard's benevolence, on the one hand, I want to make a move, but on the other hand, I think it's not good......"

"What a breach of benevolence! Isn't Whitebeard a bastard pirate! ”

The thugs looked very disdainful.

"Oh?"

"What's the difference between him and us wicked people in town? Stealing from others, robbing others, killing others...... The people who have killed people all the way and stood at the top of all the evil parties have said that they can't buy and sell slaves - no matter how great they are, they are not convincing at all! After all, it's not all about stealing other people's things to survive! Pirates are asking for someone else's life! A trafficker is someone who takes someone else...... Look, it's not all the same! He's just a little bit stronger! ”

A thug can have such insight and eloquence, but Roxinandi is a little impressed. And I have to say that the main point of view of this little gangster also coincides somewhat with what Rosinandi heard in General Zefa's class.

"Oooh! Listening to your words, brother, is better than me working hard at sea for ten years! ”

Rosinandi pretended to be extremely admiring - not to mention, there was a reason why he was chosen as an undercover agent by the Marshal of the Warring States in the original plot, not only because of his Devil Fruit ability. Just looking at his acting skills, not to mention the little gangster in front of him, even a high-ranking official of the world government who is good at scheming, there is no problem at all.

"Not really! I think I was also a famous man on the sea! It's a pity that the luck was bad later......"

The little gangster was extremely comfortable being slapped by Roxinandi's sycophant, and he talked a lot.

Roxinan Di hit the railroad while it was hot: "So brother, I mean if Ha, if I am a mermaid...... Well, if I run away without knowing it, and someone sells it without permission, there's no way to do it, right? It's not a violation of Whitebeard's rules, is it? ”

"Wow! You kid! ”

The little thug's eyes suddenly lit up, "Well, there's really no way to do it, I can only say that my luck is too bad......"

"Brother, that's all it takes, it's good to divide it fifty-fifty, I want to get rid of it quickly!"

Rosinandi deliberately showed that he was in a hurry.

"Three-seven-open."

"No, brother, you're too greedy! I've even invited you to drink! ”

"It's really not that I'm not righteous, friend, it's really risky!"

"Forget it...... When you see the spot, the storage eyeballs fall out! ”

Rosinandi stuffed the picture and the scales into the thug's arms.

The photo was actually taken by the Navy at the Mermaid Cafe on Fish-Man Island, as for the scales...... Dr. Vegapunk is always good at making interesting things.

Of course, under the guise of mermaids, it is not purely from the perspective of the slave market, but fully takes into account the public opinion preparation before the "Frozen Throne" plan - the navy did not go to Fish-Man Island simply to suppress pirates, but to protect the safety of the residents of Fish-Man Island!

"Wow! That's that exaggerated...... Hey, you're in such a hurry to make a move, shouldn't that mermaid have already been played by your kid in advance? If that's the case, the value is greatly reduced! ”

The thug smiled like a man knows, "Well, forget it, I can't help it, and it's Mr. Oliver who sets the price anyway, so it's not our turn to worry about it......"

"Brother, when can we meet...... With that Mr. Oliver. ”

"Tonight is Big Thanksgiving...... At the height of his business, Mr. Oliver is busy. But since it's a mermaid business, the situation is different, and Uncle Ben is out in person...... You wait, brother, I'll arrange it for you!"

The thugs chattered to make Roxinandi thank him and go out to discuss with his boss.

Rosinandi looked at the departing thugs, smiled, drank the wine from the glass placed in front of him, and turned to leave the bar.

In an alley where there were not many people, Rosinandi lowered his head slightly, as if he was walking with his head down.

No one could have noticed that he had activated the Fruit of Silence ability, and he whispered to the tiny phone bug under his collar:

"Robin, this is Rosinandi, go report to Lieutenant General Sakaski, and say that everything is ready!"

"Good! Your news is timely, Rosinandi! If it was any later, Lieutenant General Sakasky would have been tempted to attack directly......"

"No way, if Mr. Polusalino is not next to Lieutenant General Sakaski, no one will be able to control his temper......"

……

Late at night.

In the square, some distance from the central street of Portozzi Barralta, a huge tent was erected.

It was the tent of the circus that toured the island, and although it was a popular tourist spot for families during the day, it was long closed and there was no one around.

Kala–

With such a sound, a figure pulling a cart appeared on the street at night.

The cart was carrying a large wooden box, and the man pulling the cart was wearing shackles on his feet. There were also several men in shackles behind the cart, carrying what looked like a very heavy cargo.

"Are you coming?"

Rosinandi, who was leading the way to the cart, entered the circus tent through the side door, and the thug was already waiting in the backyard during the day. After responding quietly, Rosinandi showed the goods to the other party, and the man pulling the cart looked exhausted and fell to his knees.

"Yo, no wonder you kid can get a mermaid, you slave looks so strong! How much did you buy it? ”

"Haha, of course, strong slaves are convenient for manual work~"

Rosinandi replied, "I can't remember the price, it's not cheap anyway, the last time I bought it in the Chambord Islands, it is said that he used to be the captain of a pirate ship!" ”

“…… Chambord Islands, I think back then, my brother and I were also celebrities there! The owners of many auction venues talked and laughed with me! ”

The little thug didn't know that this big man who was pulling the cart just now and now bowing his head was the highest-ranking navy he had probably seen in his life so far - the combat-ready Rear Admiral Dauberman, nicknamed "Fighting Dog".

"So...... The mermaid in that box? ”

"That's right!"

There is a wooden box with "mermaid" clearly written on the cart.

"Let me confirm before I call Mr. Oliver over!"

Seeing that the thug said this, Roxinandi opened the small window on the wooden box. Through the small window, you can faintly see part of the tail fin of the mermaid.

“…… Let me out! ”

A slightly hoarse, timid female voice came from the wooden box.

"Oooh!"

The gangsters immediately became excited, the female mermaid is worth tens of millions, and if you are lucky, it is hundreds of millions of transactions.

"But how do you feel that this mermaid's voice is very young, like much younger than the photo you gave......

"Young mermaid, brother, the price of such goods is high! Having said that, I want to get the deal done quickly, can my brother help urge~"

"Wait, I'll call Mr. Oliver now, he's already over there."

The thug took out the phone bug and called.

"Mr. Oliver......"

"It's settled,"

The thug put down the phone bug and said, "Mr. Oliver will be here soon, well, you can just sit there and wait!" ”

"Okay!"

Rosinandi sat down in the chair next to him.

"By the way, what's in the other big box over there?"

The thug lit a cigarette for himself and asked curiously as he looked at the other large box that contained the mermaid.

"Oh, that's another commodity...... Other! Brother, I advise you not to look inside! Although he fell asleep with anesthetics, he was still as terrifying as a giant spider......"

"That's really scary~"

The thugs left the cart disapprovingly - a giant spider-like scary fellow, how big could a spider be? How scary can it be? Eighty percent is just a gimmick made up to increase the value of the sale!

"Brother, I saw the celebration on the way here, it's amazing!"

Rosinandi said as if unintentionally.

"Of course, after all, it was Mr. Oliver's arrangement!"

"What kind of man is he?"

"Well, if you could describe it in just one sentence...... I have never met anyone more pure than him. ”

The thug said something that was completely inconsistent with his identity and knowledge.

"Pure ......?"

If Polusalino had been here, Mr. Oliver's danger would have been raised because of the thug's statement. After all, in this world of pirates, the more pure people are, the more dangerous they are, such as Hawkeye who is obsessed with swordsmanship, Sakasky who is only dedicated to justice, Luffy who only wants to be the king of pirates, and so on.

However, Rosinandi is not Polusalino after all, so he just thinks that this little gangster's evaluation is a little interesting, and he doesn't think much about it.

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