"What? They've already captured Ace and Baroque Works?"
Sengoku sprang to his feet, looking at the person in front of him and asking, "Brannew, is this true?"
"Absolutely."
Brannew replied, "King Neptune of Fish-Man Island has captured Ace and members of Baroque Works, destroyed their bubble, and used a Seastone key for the arrest. Agents from the World Government have confirmed this and observed the entire process."
"That was easy."
A smile appeared on Sengoku's face as he continued, "What do they plan to do next?"
"The message we received indicates that King Neptune will provide troops and a vessel to assist them in heading to the New World. They hope we can send someone to meet them at the passage of Red Line and bring them back," Brannew, the Commodore, explained.
There are two routes from the first half of the Grand Line to the second half.
One is beneath the Red Line, passing through the ten-thousand-meter-deep Fishman Island. However, due to a waterfall that plunges six thousand meters and deep-sea caves nearing three thousand meters, it can only be traversed one way.
The other route is a land passage that runs through the Red Line, controlled by the World Government.
Sengoku nodded and said, "Alright, I'll have Kong—no, let's go with Kizaru—to coordinate with Vice Admiral from the G1 branch to meet them and bring Ace back. At the same time, keep an eye on Whitebeard's movements; if they get close, we must respond promptly."
...
Clap. Clap.
The iron door was knocked on, and a note was slipped into the prison. Nami took it and her expression changed upon reading it.
"Tomorrow morning, King Neptune will cooperate with agents from the World Government to escort Ace and Baroque Works members out of Fish-Man Island. At that time, Kizaru will come with Vice Admiral Doflamingo from G1 branch to take us away."
Nami said calmly, "The moment we escort him out, Mule will attack King's Army."
"So we need to leave first thing in the morning?" Heckler asked.
Nami replied, "Yes, we can't wait until after we leave Fishman Island to act; that would be too dangerous."
Ace inquired, "So how should we coordinate?"
Nami smiled and said, "We'll do it like this..."
...
"Captain of the Flying Pirate Crew, Vander Decken IX."
Hody Jones looked at the tall Fishman in front of him and smiled, "Welcome to our gathering."
"Bah hah hah."
Vander Decken IX chuckled, "I rushed over as soon as I received your message. I never expected King Neptune to do something so foolish."
"If he hadn't done that, how would we have had this opportunity?"
Hody Jones laughed heartily and said, "Now that Ace has been captured, it's the perfect time for us to strike, and we have a new ally joining us."
Hody Jones pointed at Nonsense. "You should be familiar with this person—Octopus Fishman Eight, a swordsman who once followed Arlong."
"One of Arlong's subordinates?"
Vander Decken IX looked at Nonsense and said, "I remember you used to serve under Ace, right?"
Eight nodded. "I was once one of Ace's subordinates. This time, I joined mainly to rescue Ace."
"Good."
Vander Decken IX continued, "Then our goal is very clear. Eight, you need to rescue Ace and Baroque Works, while Hody and I will occupy Fishman Island. Additionally, Princess Shirahoshi is mine; no one can take her from me."
"Of course."
Hody Jones smiled and said, "Shirahoshi belongs to you."
Vander Decken IX immediately asked eagerly, "So when do we act?"
Hody Jones replied, "Tomorrow morning. Our informant has received news that King Neptune will send soldiers with the World Government Agent to take Ace and the others to the Surface of the Sea. We need to strike before they leave."
"Tomorrow morning?"
Vander Decken IX asked, "So soon?"
Hody Jones nodded. "At that time, I'll need Trouble to help out."
"Leave it to me."
Vander Decken IX said, "I will use my abilities to throw those humans into the Dragon Palace's interior, allowing them to coordinate an attack from within while we attack from the outside."
"What do you mean by throwing us in there?"
A Human Pirate asked in confusion.
"My ability is the Target-Target Fruit," Vander Decken IX explained. "I can designate anything I touch as a target and then throw it. It will fly towards that target and won't stop until it hits it."
Vander Decken IX raised his right hand. "My right hand has touched Princess Shirahoshi, and I haven't washed it since. When the time comes, I will throw you all into the Dragon Palace with Princess Shirahoshi as the target. Then, you can launch your attack from inside."
"We'll die! At this distance, we'll fall to our deaths!" one pirate shouted.
"Even if we survive, we'll have to face the Dragon Palace's army. You're treating us like cannon fodder," another pirate complained.
However, Hody Jones coldly replied, "That is your value of existence. If you are unwilling to do this, then you have no reason to exist."
Hearing Hody Jones's words, the Human Pirates thought of his power and had no choice but to comply.
"Then tomorrow morning."
Hody Jones said, "We'll launch our attack together."
"Let's go with your plan," Vander Decken IX said with a smile, but then he looked into the distance and curiously asked, "What is that thing?"
In the distance, a massive beast was chasing several Sea Beasts that were running for their lives.
"That's a beast from Baroque Works."
Hody Jones said irritably, "Eight, can you keep him in check? I've already given him the giraffe's corpse; can you stop him from running around?"
"I'll go stop him right now."
Eight hurriedly ran in the direction of Eight.
"I'll head back first and wait for your plan."
Vander Decken IX returned to his ship.
After seeing them leave, Hody Jones's expression turned dark.
Once the battle is over, I will kill all of you.
Vander Decken IX, you have no right to share Fishman Island with me. If it weren't for your value to me, I would have gotten rid of you by now.
As for Eight and Ace, do you really think I would let you go?
Praying for Whitebeard's protection?
Ridiculous!
The Fishmen Tribe will no longer bow to humans. As long as we are underwater, no one can defeat us.
Hody Jones thought to himself, already planning to eliminate them all once his goals were achieved.
He intended to occupy Fishman Island alone, hunt down all the pirates that came here, and then launch a counterattack on the mainland.
With Es Poison present, our power can continuously increase, and no one will be our opponent.
Hahahahaha!
In the distance, Eight found Xiaqiu and called for him to leave. Then he whispered, "Tomorrow morning, someone will take Ace and the others away. At that time, Hody Jones will seize the opportunity to attack Dragon Palace."
Xiaqiu nodded upon hearing this.
Good, Vander Decken IX has arrived, and all the ingredients are ready.
As long as they launch their attack tomorrow, it will be time for us to feast.
The Flying Pirate Crew and the New Fish-Man Pirates must not be left behind.
Moreover, if there is a chance, we should also consume Shirahoshi. I wonder if we can gain the abilities of the Sea King.
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