58. At this very moment, just like at that very moment [Coming soon, please support!]
58. At this very moment, just like at that very moment [Coming soon, please support!]
"Since they're so happy, then write it like that."
Broly also found it quite interesting.
Ever since he arrived on this planet, the Navy and the World Government have been incredibly frustrated.
It's rare for something to make them happy, so why not do it?
Just like the Celestial Dragons held a slave hunting tournament in God Valley back then, they first ignited the slaves' will to survive and made them desperately run away, and then they fought each other to the death. That's what makes the game interesting.
It would be so boring if they knew from the beginning that they were going to die and just lay on the ground waiting to die.
"Understood, Lord Broly!" Morgans's obsequious, high-pitched voice came through the Den Den Mushi.
Although he had joined Broly's crew, he did not, like the Kuja Pirates, hang Broly's flag on the News Bird.
After all, it is the world's top media investor. If it were to openly show its allegiance, the world government might just support another newspaper to take its place.
Morgans was shrewd; now his ship, the Albatross, which was also the headquarters of his newspaper, was always following Broly around. Wherever Broly went, he went too.
Once the World Government sends out high-end forces that he cannot handle, then he will ask Broly for help.
However, this probability is low. Firstly, the World Government is currently overwhelmed with problems and simply cannot spare any extra troops to deal with him.
Secondly, Morgans' ability to escape is unparalleled, and he is suspected to have Liu family royal blood.
Ultimately, his following Broly was nothing more than buying insurance to protect his life. If Broly ever got tired of him and wanted to blow up the planet, he could shamelessly become Broly's number two lackey and run away with him.
Da da da—
Suddenly, hurried footsteps came from the other end of the Den Den Mushi. Immediately afterward, the Den Den Mushi's expression changed drastically, indicating that someone else had answered the phone.
A deep, husky male voice came through the insect shell: "Lord Broly, are you on Fishman Island now?"
The next second, Morgans's furious shout rang out: "Tiger! You bastard! I kindly took you and that woman in, and this is how you repay me?"
"Is that Tiger?"
Neptune and Otohime, who were sitting opposite Broly, changed their expressions at the same time and blurted out.
The voice on the other end of the Den Den Mushi immediately replied, "Yes, Your Majesty Neptune, Princess Otohime, this is Fisher Tiger."
"You've been away on an adventure for quite a while now; it's been several years since you last came back," Neptune said with a sigh.
Tiger fell silent, clearly reminded of his painful years as a slave in Mary Geoise by those words.
"Speak quickly if you have something to say." Broly's voice rang out, instantly pulling Tiger back to reality.
He snapped out of his reverie, remembering he was still on the phone with Broly, and quickly cut to the chase: "Lord Broly, could you please annex Fishman Island to your territory?"
"You want to borrow my flag?" Broly raised an eyebrow, instantly seeing through Tiger's scheme.
Isn't this exactly what Whitebeard, Big Mom, and even Luffy did to Fishman Island in the original work?
Ultimately, it's about using the reputation of a great pirate as a protective shield to deter those foolish pirates from causing trouble.
"Yes...yes!"
Tiger's voice carried a hint of nervousness.
He knew very well that Broly didn't like him much, and making such a request rashly might offend the other party.
But when Tiger thought about the pirates constantly pouring into Fishman Island, and the countless beastly acts of burning, killing, and looting he had witnessed during this time, he still felt that only Broly's deterrent power could protect Fishman Island.
Broly rested his chin on his hand. "Isn't your king on good terms with Whitebeard? Why don't you just borrow it from him?"
In the original story, Whitebeard lent the flag to Neptune, and the contract only ended when Whitebeard died in the Marineford War.
Tiger said confidently, "The white-bearded man isn't intimidating enough!"
Even with the Whitebeard's flag protecting it, Fishman Island remains far from peaceful.
The Celestial Dragons still treat this place like their own backyard, coming and going as they please. Wasn't there one in the original story? And they were even exonerated later.
There are also quite a few audacious pirates who kidnap mermaids while masked and run away, selling them to slave auction houses in the Sabaody Archipelago.
No matter how strong Whitebeard was, he didn't have the ability to teleport. By the time he received the message and arrived, those bastards had long since disappeared.
But Broly is different.
In his eyes, Celestial Dragons were no different from stray dogs on the roadside; he could kick them to death whenever he wanted.
Moreover, if anyone really angers him, he doesn't need to go out of his way to find someone; he can simply erase the nearby islands from the map.
In a fit of rage, they might even destroy the entire planet.
Of course, most people take the phrase "destroying the planet" as an exaggeration, since it is simply too far beyond common sense.
Just like when Naruto and his friends were still forming hand seals in the early days, they never imagined that the way ninjas would fight in the future would become piloting Gundams.
A brief silence enveloped both ends of the phone call.
Tiger, Rouge, and Neptune, among others, all held their breath, anxiously awaiting Broly's reply.
Finally, Broly's voice rang out again, "What's in it for me?"
Borrowing a flag would be a simple matter for him, but he had no interest in being taken advantage of for free.
Tiger, clearly prepared, immediately replied, "The desserts of Fishman Island are world-renowned. If Lord Broly is willing, we are happy to offer them to you daily!"
"Not enough." Broly replied without hesitation.
Although he also likes sweets, he is far from being as addicted to them as the old lady or Buu. This little bit of sweetness is not enough to make him nod in agreement.
Neptune quickly added, "One billion Berries a month! What does Lord Broly think?"
One billion Berries, in the current era before inflation, is equivalent to the net worth of a Yonko's vice commander, which is definitely a huge sum of money.
Broly remained unmoved, calmly stating, "If I wanted money, I could just rob pirates, wouldn't I?"
He borrowed a famous saying from a man surnamed Ma from his previous life: "I have never touched money, and I have no interest in money."
Whether the man surnamed Ma was telling the truth or not, no one knows, but Broly's words are absolutely true.
When you possess ultimate power, money truly becomes just a string of numbers to you.
Neptune was in a real bind.
Broly seems to have everything: no money, no gourmet food.
That's true. If he wanted to, he could even overthrow the Five Elders and take their place. If he really wanted something, why would he need Fishman Island to deliver it to him?
"You should go borrow Whitebeard's flag. It might not be very effective, but at least it'll scare away some cowardly pirates." Broly said this, then got up and left with Hancock.
Looking at the backs of the two people, or more precisely, at the backs of the little girl Hancock, Otohime blinked, a thoughtful glint in her eyes.
……
Two days later, Mermaid Bay on Mermaid Island.
After two days of rest, the Kuja Pirates are finally ready to set sail for Wano Country in the New World.
A group of female pirates, carrying large bags of spoils, boarded the Perfume Serpent with great excitement—clearly, besides Hancock, they had also engaged in a fierce battle here.
It can only be said that women, whether in the world of anime or real life, all have the tendency to be shopaholics.
On this ship, there were also several unfamiliar new crew members, who were Lucci and his group who had infiltrated as undercover agents.
Broly casually unfolded a protective shield, replacing the traditional coating.
This move left Lucci and the others completely dumbfounded.
There's actually a way to make ships sail on the seabed? They secretly noted it down and decided to find an opportunity to report this information to the World Government.
Just as Toritoma waved his hand, preparing to give the order to set sail, a woman's voice suddenly rang out: "Wait! Please wait, Lord Broly!"
Everyone turned their heads at the sound and saw Queen Otohime, with her golden hair, running quickly toward the shore, surrounded by guards such as Jinbe.
Broly sat at the bow of the boat, looking down at her panting heavily, unable to contain his curiosity no matter how many times he looked at her.
Given the size difference between her and Neptune, how did she even give birth?
However, considering the legendary cave explorer Jabba the Conqueror, it's not surprising at all.
"Is there anything else?"
Princess Otohime, who was not good at exercising, clutched her chest and took deep breaths for half a minute before raising her head, panting, and saying, word by word, "I wish to offer my daughter to you as a concubine, sir. I wonder if you would be willing?"
Hancock: ? ? ?
Toritoma: ? ? ?
The entire Kuja Pirates: ? ? ?
Why does this sound so familiar?
Even Broly couldn't help but blink, thinking back to a few months ago when he first met the Kuja Pirates.
At this moment, just as at that moment.
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