From then on, Fish-Man Island was David Jones's territory, both in a practical and legal sense.

Neptune signed his name on a draft document with a gray quill and handed it to David Jones.

This document is informal and transitory, and a more elaborate and cumbersome one will be signed in the future.

David Jones took it, and at this moment, there were only four people left in the palace: him, Neptune, Catfish Bachelor, and Seahorse General.

To be honest, the people on the side of Ryugu City were under tremendous mental pressure when facing David Jones, because they knew very well that this 1.45 billion Bailey pirate could easily tear the three of them apart.

However, even with the addition of the entire Dragon Palace City's guards, he could still easily tear them apart, and the result would not change, it was only a matter of time.

David Jones did the same thing, signing his name at the end of the document, a faint green glow flashing over the tip of the pen and the document.

Then Neptune felt a strange connection, like a chain piercing into his heart and connecting to the contract document.

There wasn't any tingling, but Neptune could feel himself restrained.

"The contract is now in effect." David Jones put the quill down and placed it on the black pen stand beside him, and there was a mystery in his tone.

Neptune immediately realized that any contract signed with David Jones would have a special and mandatory binding force to ensure that the contents of the contract were enforced.

This contract almost includes most of the important authority that Ryugu City has, including the right to garrison, the right to recruit troops, the right to tax, the right to legislate, and so on.

All in all, Neptune is still the king, but the ruling structure of Fish-Man Island has a higher level, and David Jones's decision-making power over the major affairs of Fish-Man Island is still above Neptune.

Neptune is the nominal king, but in essence he is more like a "minister" who runs Fish-Man Island for David Jones.

The catfish bachelor and the seahorse general watched the king sign this contract from the sidelines, and their hearts were quite sad, but they could not do anything.

However, they also know that it is impossible for the pirates who protect this place after "Whitebeard" not to ask for anything in return.

Each of the "Four Emperors" has its own unique indicators.

The criteria for receiving the protection of "Big Mom" are to admit that this is the territory of "Big Mom", raise the banner of "Big Mom", and pay 10 tons of snacks every month.

The pirates under the banner of "Big Mom" will be able to enter Fish-Man Island, both to protect this place and to guard Ryugu Castle in case of rebellion.

Of course, if the Sun Pirates on Fish-Man Island itself join the forces of "Big Mom" and garrison them here on behalf of "Big Mom", then there won't be so much trouble.

What Kaido wants is to produce weapons and equipment, human-beast-like Devil Fruit abilities, and so on.

In a way, David Jones wants less than Kaido and Charlotte Lingling, and even more than "world government".

When Neptune thought of "Big Mom", he couldn't help but anxiously grab the orange beard on his chin and said:

"Captain David Jones, now that Fish-Man Island is your territory, I need to remind you that 'Auntie' Charlotte Lingling has always been eyeing Fish-Man Island."

"I've heard about it for a long time." David Jones took out his pipe, "She and Kaido are busy devouring Whitebeard's territory right now, and when they come to their senses, they will be eyeing this place sooner or later." ”

His many tentacles took the tobacco and matchbox from his bosom, and with a snap, the match lit, and the tentacles pressed it against the tobacco, and soon he took a puff of cigarette.

Neptune nodded, his red trough nose arching over his shaggy beard, and told him what he knew:

"The 'Big Mom Pirates' is based on Charlotte Lingling as the core, with the blood as the link, hooking up the entire 'Totland Kingdom', with nearly 100 children, holding major important positions."

"Among them, the 'Dessert Four Generals' Katakuri, Smuji, Kleejia, and Sinag are undoubtedly the four strongest combat forces under the 'Big Mom', especially the first three, whose strength is extraordinary."

"'Big Mom' vows to ask Fish-Man Island to be attached to her. No matter which of the 'Four Dessert Stars' comes to Fish-Man Island, we alone will not be able to withstand the wrath of 'Big Mom'. ”

"Really?" David Jones was rather unimpressed, and he was more concerned with another matter.

"Let's not mention 'Big Mom', I'm more concerned about Fish-Man Island itself."

What about Fish-Man Island itself? Neptune looked up in confusion, could there be anything more important than the threat of "Big Mom"?

David Jones asked directly, "Fish-Man Island is a hub between Paradise and the New World, so why don't you charge tolls?" ”

Tolls? Can we still charge tolls?

Neptune was stunned for a moment before replying, "We don't want to cause too much trouble......

Fish-Man Island has always been the one who has been oppressed and persecuted, and if it can protect its citizens from being harassed by pirates and abducted into the sea by pirates, everything will be fine.

This was always the case with Neptune's rule, and the people accepted it, believing that Neptune had done well enough.

David Jones spat out smoke from his hollow tentacle and interrupted with a smile, "I understand that you don't want to follow the pirates, but this is not the same as before, and Fish-Man Island needs to make some changes. ”

Neptune glanced at Master Catfish and General Seahorse before asking cautiously, "What kind of change?" ”

David Jones will talk about "change".

"From now on, whether it is a merchant ship, a passenger ship or a pirate ship, you will have to pay protection fees and tolls when you pass through here."

"The Davy Jones Pirates, on the other hand, will secure an entire undersea route from Chambord Islands to Fish-Man Island and from Fish-Man Island to the 'New World.'"

"Of course, they can also go to the 'Red Earth' or the 'Windless Belt', or they can enter the 'New World' directly from the bottom of the sea without stopping at Fish-Man Island to resupply......"

David Jones's voice suddenly became low: "If they choose the undersea route and encounter some 'attack', but they don't pay the fee, then we can only wish them good luck." ”

Under the deep sea, it was originally the territory of the "North Sea Monster" Kuraken, the "Manatee" Moo, etc., and they still retained the ferocity and wildness of the giant beasts in the sea, so it is not surprising to do something.

Neptune, Master Catfish, and General Seahorse all felt a chill in their backs, and they clearly understood that this was not actually a "reminder", but a "threat".

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After David Jones and Neptune finished talking, they attended a grand dinner in Ryugu Castle and met Shirahoshi again.

Shirahoshi came to the banquet with the shark star in his arms, the two siblings were not similar in appearance, the prince looked majestic, and the princess was delicate and beautiful.

Shark Star was still wrapped in bandages, but he was covered with a robe, so he couldn't see it, but his face was a little haggard.

Once again, the siblings thanked David Jones.

Sharkstar already knows from his sister what happened next, both for his gratitude for David Jones and for his worries about the future of Fish-Man Island.

But whether they want it or not, from now on, the fate of Dragon Palace City, and even the entire Fish-Man Island, will be tied to David Jones, a sea thief.

Wherever the Davy Jones Pirates go, Fish-Man Island will follow.

After the dinner, David Jones rested in Ryugu Castle for another night, and the next morning left the place unhurriedly and headed for the Sea Forest.

After a day and night of fermentation of public opinion, coupled with the guidance of Yarrita's money, when David Jones walked down the street, everything was already different.

The eyes of the residents of Fish-Man Island looking at him were not only afraid, but also a little more stable.

Before that, it was Newgate, Tiger, Jinping, Neptune and others who gave them this sense of stability.

Now that Newgate and Tiger are dead, Jinping is nowhere to be found, and Neptune is struggling to stand alone, Fish-Man Island really needs a strong injection.

Perhaps, David Jones is that powerhouse. They all thought to themselves, but no one dared to approach David Jones.

David Jones arrives in the Sea Forest southeast of Fish-Man Island, where the Terror Ghost is still docked.

A group of people gathered here bustlingly, and it was Yarrita, Kohachi and others who brought all the "supernovas" here according to the original plan.

In addition, there is an acquaintance and a stranger who appear here.

When Arlita saw the captain, she took off her white hat from a distance, and walked quickly, and she saw that the captain was surprised by the presence of the two men, and explained:

"Captain, Lady Charlie, you know each other. From now on, she will volunteer to be the core of our intelligence and public opinion on Fish-Man Island, and the mermaid café she rebuilt in Coral Hill will become our subordinate organization. ”

"Why did this woman suddenly change her mind?" David Jones remembers the first time she met her outside of the Waterless City, the Fanged City, and she was quite resistant to the group.

Although the relationship between Mrs. Xia Li and Ah Long is not good, after all, they are related by blood, and what can make her let go of this resistance can only be the interests that she can't refuse.

However, Lady Charlie's interests are different, not money, not power, but the future of Fish-Man Island is controlled by Fish-Man and Mermaid, and goes the right way.

Yarrita simply relayed Lady Charly's thoughts.

"Lady Charlie just believes that we can protect Fish-Man Island and will guide Fish-Man Island in a new direction, and perhaps indirectly fulfill Princess Otohime's wish."

(End of chapter)