One Piece: General Xuanming, Defeat the New World

Hearing Neptune's words, Carsen breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. He had waited for a long time and finally heard these words.

Carsente just felt that talking to Neptune was so difficult.

"As a vice admiral, I can certainly lend a hand."

"It's just that my power is limited, and I may not be able to interfere with the fundamental policies of the World Government."

Carson said a few humble words but did not agree directly.

It was a rare opportunity to raise the price, so Carson had to ask for more. He couldn't let this arduous journey go to waste.

"Lieutenant General Xuanming is too modest. With your current strength and status, you will definitely become a strong man who dominates the direction of the world in the future. I believe that as long as Lieutenant General Xuanming is willing to help, Fishman Island will definitely get out of its current predicament."

Carsent smiled and nodded.

Carsent was very satisfied with the flattery in Neptune's words. It seemed that the king had now seen the situation clearly.

However, having said this, Carson still did not agree directly.

As a party that has surrendered to others, Neptune still has not given up his actual interests, and these false names are meaningless.

"Even if I help Fishman Island, what kind of help can Fishman Island provide to me and the navy? You know, the current situation of Fishman Island is very difficult."

Carson was being specific.

However, after hearing what Carsent said, Neptune breathed a sigh of relief, and the stone in his heart was half put down.

As a king, although Neptune is still a little naive and childish, he still has basic political wisdom.

Having said that, Neptune could naturally see that Carsent had already agreed to his request, but just wanted more benefits.

Well, as long as they can talk, it's fine. What Neptune fears most is that Carsen will directly refuse. In this way, when the critical moment comes, Fishman Island may really turn to the pirates for help.

As long as there is something to talk about, it proves that both sides want to cooperate. As for concessions? There is no way. As the "fish" is inferior to the other party, we should have the consciousness of "fish".

"That's easy. Fishman Island is willing to give 500 million berries to Vice Admiral Xuanming every year, and donate 500 million berries to the navy in your name every year."

Neptune was not short of money. He could just pick up some pearls from shells and sell them on the sea, which would be priceless treasures.

But money can't buy power, strength, or even dignity. Now that Carsent has given Neptune a chance to buy power and strength with money, Neptune will naturally seize it.

"King Neptune, this is not about money, haha."

Carson declined with a smile.

I see, there’s not enough money, Neptune thought to himself.

"Then what do you think, Master Xuanming, should be done with Fishman Island?"

Facing Neptune's question, Carsent smiled slightly. The speech he had prepared for a long time finally came in handy:

"Your Majesty, Fishman Island's economic support for the navy is already sufficient, but the overall situation of Fishman Island is not good right now."

"If the king is willing, then your majesty can prepare the specialties of Fishman Island. I will buy them at a price higher than the market price, and then establish a chamber of commerce in my name to sell them on land."

"Of course, Fishman Island will also provide the Chamber of Commerce with all possible assistance."

Carsent made his first request.

"Of course, of course. This is natural. However, I hope that the Chamber of Commerce can bring a large amount of daily necessities. I am willing to purchase a large amount."

Neptune was worried about not being able to sell the mountains of shells, and now Carsente directly offered to buy them. There was no reason to refuse.

"That's fine. As for the second requirement, Fishman Island can send a certain number of male fishmen every year to follow me to the mainland. Fishman Island cannot prevent male fishmen who volunteer to join my team for training. And Fishman Island cannot interfere with the departure or stay of these fishmen."

Carsent then made a second request. Although the navy had merman troops, the number of merman troops was far from enough to support the increasingly severe maritime situation.

As for the question of staying or leaving, let’s not talk about racial honor. After seeing the prosperity of Marinford and the land, it would be good if 10% of these fishmen could choose to return to Fishman Island.

Especially those fishmen in Fishman Street who are hungry and cold, these people don’t have any sense of identity at all.

One year is enough time for Carsen to instill enough ideas. Those who return to Fishman Island will become Carsen's microphones, spreading Carsen's deeds, prestige and ideas.

"Well, I hope you can guarantee that the soldiers of the murloc tribe will be treated equally and not used as cannon fodder..."

"It's natural."

While chatting and laughing, the second condition was also negotiated. After all, most people in this era did not see the power of the grassroots residents and the strength of public opinion, so they naturally had no resistance to this political evolution.

"The third condition, which is also the final one, is that in the future, I will accept your son and daughter as my apprentices and lead them to the land."

The real purpose is revealed, and everything is a preparation for the third condition.

Although Poseidon is very important, but... Shirahoshi won't be born for more than eight years, so we can't be impatient, so we can only set this condition first.

"May I consider this condition?"

When it comes to this, Neptune seems extremely hesitant. After all, bringing him to the land, saying that he is a disciple, is actually likely to be a hostage. The crisis of Fishman Island has not yet reached the point where the king has to sell his children.

"If I agree, I wonder how far Your Excellency Xuanming can help Fishman Island achieve."

Before Carsent could reply, Princess Otohime spoke tremblingly.

Over the years, Princess Otohime has seen too many displaced fish-people children, who have become slaves and servants, and whose bodies are scattered in the wilderness.

If she really only wanted her own children, she could save the entire Fishman Island. At that time, even if she had to be a hostage, Otohime would accept it.

"Every year I will help Fishman Island eliminate all unrest factors. At the same time, if Fishman Island is in danger, I can come to help in person during non-emergency situations of the Navy."

"Help Fishman Island become a member of the World Government within five years and give the princess what she wants."

"Five years later, the princess can decide whether to agree to this third condition."

Seeing the sad but still determined Princess Otohime, Carsen felt a little touched in his heart.

Anyway, Shirahoshi was born still early, so Carsent didn't mind leaving some buffer time so that Princess Otohime would willingly give Shirahoshi to him.

After all, Poseidon is a living creature. Conquering his heart is the first priority, while conquering the city is the second. What Carsent wants is Shirahoshi's heartfelt recognition and admiration.

As for Princess Otohime's thoughts, the author feels that although Otohime is a little naive, she has been working hard for a seemingly "impossible" goal and is willing to make sacrifices. Although she advocates kindness, she is willing to sacrifice herself to help everyone. Even when facing a fatal revenge, the first thing she considers is not to affect the relationship between human beings because of revenge. Generally speaking, she is a kind and innocent saint but not a saintly bitch. Therefore, for Otohime, the author feels that she is more like a martyr in pursuit of the impossible.