Pirate: I'm really not a Super Saiyan

Although Neptune and the other two had expected this, they were still shocked by Xia's shocking words.

"Join...the new government?"

"Yes, it is the new government founded by me. You must know that we made such a big news a few days ago."

Xia smiled.

"Did you really conquer the New World? I heard that you even captured Whitebeard... Is he dead?"

“Yes, now the New World has basically been brought under the rule of the new government.

As for Whitebeard, I was the one who captured him, and he is now serving his sentence in prison."

Xia looked at Otohime, who was silent and frowning, and said:

"Otohime, what do you think of my suggestion?"

Otohime pondered for a long time and said:

"Xia, I have always advocated a peaceful dialogue with humans. You should be fighting the World Government right now.

If the Dragon Palace Kingdom joins you, then my people will have to participate in the struggle among you humans.

I don’t think that’s appropriate.”

Xia laughed in silence, shook his head, and retorted:

“Otohime, you are actually one of the most open-minded people in Fishman Island, but your vision is also limited by this place and you can’t see far into the future.

Let me ask you, our new government now has a population of tens of millions and covers a vast territory. Not long ago, we sent troops to unify the entire second half of the Grand Line...

We are also a large political power, why can't we represent humanity?"

Otohime was stunned.

Yes, what Xia said makes sense.

In Otohime's stubborn impression, the representative of mankind has always been the World Government, the behemoth that rules the entire human world. The New World Government formed by Xia is at best a rebel force that has always been engaged in small-scale fighting.

After Xia's reminder, Yiji finally realized that the new government had already developed such a large-scale strength!

Xia didn't stop talking. Seeing that Otohime had almost finished thinking, he continued:

"I have been to Fishman Island before. If my estimate is correct, the population of the Ryugu Kingdom is about 70. I believe that as a new government with a population of 1000 million, we are qualified to decide matters between the two ethnic groups with you no matter from which perspective."

"We are friends, Xia, but I have to remind you that the Ryugu Kingdom is now a member of the World Government. This is a right that the ancestors of the Ryugu Kingdom fought for hundreds of years to obtain. Are you asking us to give it up now?"

Neptune said.

"Neptune, although you are now a member of the World Government, have you gained anything?

Apart from the high amount of heavenly gold that you pay to the Dragons every year, you have received nothing.

Fishmen and mermen are still discriminated against by humans, the slave trade is still difficult to eradicate, and the hatred between the two sides has never stopped...

You are telling me now that this is the right you fought so hard to get for your people?"

Neptune remained silent. Even though he wanted to refute, he was speechless in the face of the examples Xia cited.

After all, lies cannot hurt people, the truth is the sharpest knife.

Compared to two hundred years ago, before the Ryugu Kingdom joined the World Government, their lives now have not changed much.

They still dare not step into the human world.

Xia Jian said to Neptune and Otohime that the time had come for the big move.

“Although our new government was born not long ago, we have always been adhering to the principles of freedom, equality, and inclusiveness to rule our people since its founding.

Neptune, Otohime, and Tiger, I can promise you three things.

First, if you join our new government, all former citizens of the Dragon Palace Kingdom will automatically become citizens of the new government and enjoy all the rights that other citizens should enjoy.

Second, the new government has already clearly enacted legislation that prohibits human trafficking. This is a serious crime and no one can touch it!

Third, in fact, it is slightly repetitive with the first point. There is no prohibition on mutual movement within our new government. In other words, as long as you wish, you can live anywhere in our territory.

You can live in the real sunshine."

"Is this true?!"

Neptune asked excitedly.

"Of course, we have a lot of territory, including many islands. If you find it inconvenient, you can choose an uninhabited island to settle on, as long as it is an island that the government has clearly stated is habitable."

"this…"

The temptation is too great.

For 800 years, generations of fishmen and mermaids have longed to live on the sea, and now it is right before their eyes. Neptune and Otohime are very excited.

Tiger suddenly spoke up, interrupting their thoughts and asked Xia.

"I think your proposal is very good, Xia, and very feasible.

But you forgot one thing, Xia.

Prejudice is a mountain, it is deeply rooted and will not move with an order from a superior.

Even if you can eliminate overt discrimination among humans through legal means, the invisible discrimination we receive will definitely increase!

What about the fishmen and mermen? They have been persecuted by humans for so many years that they no longer trust humans. The fact that they would rather stay at the bottom of the sea 10,000 meters deep is the best proof of this.”

“Tiger, what you said does exist, but I have a way to solve it.

Problems caused by bloodshed must be solved with bloodshed."

Xia said.

"Our new government plans to send troops to the entire world in a month, mainly targeting the facilities of the world government and navy, with the goal of liberating slaves and destroying ships.

If you join, then, I implore you fishmen and mermen to join as well.

There are some things that, even if you hear them a thousand times, are not as useful as seeing them with your own eyes once.

Let the fishmen and mermaids witness with their own eyes the brutality of the Celestial Dragons, and see for themselves how miserable the lives of the lower-class humans are!

I want everyone to know who is the common enemy of humans, fishmen, mermen, and even all races in the world!

Move this hatred that has been spreading and accumulating for hundreds of years away from the greater target of humanity and direct it at the people it should be directed at!

The humans will also see the blood and sacrifice made by the fish-men and mermen when rescuing the human slaves. Afterwards, I will carry out a nationwide publicity campaign, create several typical characters, and introduce corresponding laws. This multi-pronged approach will surely change the public's opinion in one fell swoop!

But the prerequisite for being together is that you have to agree.

Only the three of you can do this.

Only you have the prestige and ability to enforce orders on all mermaids and fishmen. They will obey your orders even if they don't understand.

The opportunity for change is in your hands right now, everyone."

After a long silence, Neptune spoke.

"Can you give us some time, Xia? I want to gather the ministers to discuss this."

"no problem."

Xia and others were outside the Dragon Palace City. Although they could not hear clearly because of the sea water and a layer of coating, they could still vaguely hear the fierce quarrel happening inside.

It took a long time to regain calm.

The right minister then walked out and summoned Xia to come in.

In the Ryugu Palace, King Neptune and Queen Otohime sat in the seats of honor, and the other ministers were neatly lined up on both sides of the road, welcoming the arrival of Xia.

"We have decided to take this historic step and we must not allow the tragedy that happened to us to happen again in the future.

In this generation, we will completely change the current situation of the fish people!

Xia, we put all our hopes on you. The Dragon Palace Kingdom, no, Fishman Island accepts your proposal. From now on, 70 fishmen and mermaids will obey your orders!"

Neptune extended his hand, Xia shook it, and said.

"You will definitely live up to your trust!"