Pirate: This shooter is a bit fierce

"Neptune, talk to me."

When Hermann's voice rang out, the originally bustling palace hall suddenly became quiet, so quiet that even a pin drop could be heard.

"You guys go down."

Seeing that Hermann wanted to discuss serious matters with her husband, the clever Princess Otohime immediately dismissed the mermaid who was performing a song and dance, and even did not keep the catfish minister and the seahorse minister beside her.

After the venue was cleared, Neptune spoke slowly with a little trepidation, like a student who had not finished his summer homework facing his teacher: "Teacher, what do you want to talk to me about?"

Although Neptune was the king of a country, he behaved quite reservedly in front of Neptune and did not put on any airs.

Because he knew very well that the only reason he, a coelacanth, could become king was because Hermann made him so.

After the megalodon people were extinct in the war eight hundred years ago, Hermann, as one of the only two remaining royal bloodlines, was the most deserving leader of the fishmen, and he had no intention of taking the throne.

Otherwise, go and ask those sea kings that have lived for hundreds or thousands of years, do they recognize Hermann or Neptune?

"I won't stay for too long this time, and I probably won't be back for a long time. So before I leave, I want to ask, Neptune, what are your plans for the future of Fishman Island?"

Herman was smoking a water pipe, hiding his entire face in the smoke, making it impossible to see his emotions.

"What! Are you leaving so soon? I thought with the teacher here, we could intimidate those scoundrels who come to Fishman Island to cause trouble!" Neptune spread his hands and swayed his huge fish tail.

This is not a good answer. Darrow raised his eyebrows and looked at Neptune on the throne speechlessly.

Darrow would not attribute the king's "immaturity" to his youth, because Darrow, who had read the original book, knew that even in the future, this king who had been on the throne for decades still had not grown much.

It can be said that Neptune is a kind-hearted man, but he would not be a good king.

Because in the decades under his rule, nothing has changed for the merfolk—mermen are still hunted and auctioned, and they have not obtained a legal seat in the world government.

It seems that his only role is to combine with Princess Otohime and give birth to the legendary savior of the fishmen, Shirahoshi, the King of the Sea.

"Neptune!" Princess Otohime, who was standing by, also knew that her husband's answer was problematic. She looked at him with some resentment, then turned her head and explained to Hermann:

"For the past few years, Neptune and I have been trying to find a way to resolve the hatred towards humans on the island and try to join the World Government. In addition, because we are in the New World, we must also be affiliated with the Rocks Pirates."

Compared to Neptune, Princess Otohime's answer was obviously much more organized, but in Darrow's opinion it was still not enough.

This operation of seeking to integrate into the World Government while being under the protection of the Rocks Pirates is like betting on both sides.

Although this operation is safe, it will never be able to truly break the current predicament of the Murlocs, because fence-sitters have no say.

In fact, Daro was a little speechless about this couple. They were really not suitable to be a leader. Otherwise, with the unique conditions of Fishman Island, it would be unreasonable for you not to become a hegemon.

In terms of geographical location, the Murlocs are the only way to reach the New World, and even the transportation fortress has natural barriers;

As for resources, the island is rich in minerals and a variety of exotic shellfish;

In terms of population talents, the murlocs can breathe underwater and their arm strength is ten times that of humans.

But in the end, not only did the fish-men tribe only have one strong man like Jinbe, but their influence on the entire ocean was almost zero. Fish-men were still regarded as a lowly race, and mermaids were still auctioned off as items.

Why? It's because of internal friction!

As soon as the couple came to power, they asked the fish people on the island to let go of their hatred and actively integrate into human society. However, it is very likely that their blood relatives were killed by humans. How could they easily let go of such deep hatred?

The end result was that a large number of fishmen who were dissatisfied with this policy wanted to rebel, which led to the confrontation between Fishman Street and Ryugu City. The forces that were supposed to be united against the outside world suddenly began to kill each other.

According to Daro, even if Neptune and Princess Otohime are on the side that is close to humans, they should slowly guide and divide those fishmen who have extreme hatred for humans, instead of directly creating opposition and fighting one's own side with one's left hand.

Of course, Daro would not say these words to Neptune. After all, discussing national governance with the people of One Piece would only bring trouble to himself.

"King Neptune, have you ever thought about what you would do if the Rocks Pirates were destroyed one day?" Daro asked Neptune while looking at the fluttering Rocks pirate flag outside the palace.

"Destroyed! How is this possible?" Neptune showed a puzzled expression. In his opinion, how could a behemoth like the Rocks Pirates be destroyed?

Looking at Neptune with his hands spread out like a seven-chan, Darrow felt his head was about to explode, but he could understand it. After all, Fishman Island was located ten thousand meters under the sea and the news was isolated, so he patiently explained:

"The Navy has already given up the first half of the Grand Line, and has transferred the three admirals to the New World. They are also preparing to attack the Beehive Island where the Rocks Pirates are located at any time."

"On the other hand, Rocks has been acting more and more crazy recently, and he seems to be ready to fight to the death. I think within forty days, the Rocks Pirates will probably be disbanded."

"Hiss!" After hearing what Daro said, Neptune also took a breath of cold air. After all, Fishman Island paid a huge price to seek Rocks' protection.

"Disintegrate! If it is disintegrated, then the big captains under the Rocks Corps should still be there!" Princess Otohime quickly found the key to Daro's words, so she continued at a fast speed:

"Neptune has a good personal relationship with Whitebeard. If the Rocks Pirates really disintegrate, we can seek his protection!"

Hermann on the side couldn't stand it anymore. He was originally sitting on the ground smoking a hookah, but suddenly he stood up. His huge body gave people a great sense of oppression.

"Always thinking about relying on others, Neptune... You disappoint me so much!"

Seeing Hermann about to reprimand Neptune, Darrow gave him a calming look and slowly spoke to Neptune:

"King Neptune, have you ever thought about cultivating your own strength?"

Not only for the sake of his own crew, but also for the development of future power, a powerful Fish-Man Island can obviously better meet Daro's interests. After all, with the existence of Herman, Fish-Man Island is its own strength.

Imagine how powerful Fishman Island will be in the future with Fisher, Jinbe, Haku, and even Arlong and Hodi who haven't grown crooked.

"Of course I have thought about it!" Neptune blurted out. In fact, this was exactly why he wanted to keep Hermann. After all, with the existence of such a strong man, both his ruling position and external political demands would be much more stable.

Hearing the satisfactory answer, Darrow smiled and stood up, leaning sideways and spreading his hands: "Then as a first step, King Neptune, are you willing to join my Chamber of Commerce together with Fishman Island?"

As if hearing some spell, the Rocks pirate flag outside the palace, which was fluttering in the wind, suddenly fell down.

Become lifeless.