Chapter 518: Conversation Clues
In a private bar in the Deep Sea Paradise managed by the Pluto Pirates, the Crewmates of the Roger Pirates were gathered, having booked the entire place.
Also present was Seamus, a White Shark Fish-Man and Cadre of the Pluto Pirates.
His massive body, reaching seven meters tall, was filled with terrifying strength.
In Fish-Man Island today, the Fish-Man with the highest prestige was Seamus; this reputation had been accumulated over many years.
Only after him came the adventurer Fish-Man Tiger.
Seamus leaned against the side, silent.
The air was very quiet, because next was the conversation between Roger and Hades.
"Moshi Moshi!"
"Roger, I've been waiting for you for a long time!"
The Den Den Mushi opened its eyes, transmitting a familiar laugh.
"It seems you know my purpose, Hades."
Roger's pupils contracted.
The meaning behind Hades' words was unexpected; it seemed he knew what they were looking for.
Following that was excitement, indicating that the item might truly be in Hades' hands.
"That's right, I've always known."
"However, the Road Poneglyph you want is not in my hands."
Kronos Kingdom.
Hearing Roger's words, Hades knew he had taken the bait.
"Where is it? And what does that mark mean?"
Roger continued to ask.
Although Hades said it wasn't with him, he was still involved.
Even if it was in someone else's hands, Hades was in the know and even had close ties.
"Roland Island, Sound Nest."
"The Road Poneglyph you want is there."
"Whether you can get it depends on your own ability."
"However, before that, you must first escape this predicament."
With that, Hades hung up the Den Den Mushi.
Everything that needed to be said had been said, and he had successfully drawn out Sound Nest, attracting the Roger Pirates' attention.
Originally, Hades didn't want to say anything, as it was still unknown whether they could escape the upcoming encirclement and annihilation by the Marines and the World Government.
After thinking carefully, he decided to give the Roger Pirates some hope.
The final clue is given to you; whether you can reach there is your own ability.
Roland Island is an Island located in the Central Part of the New World, with a name but no inhabitants.
Violet flowers bloom on the Island, hence its name.
In the Central Part of the Island, there is also a Small Island floating in the air, wrapped in a bubble.
The Island is surrounded by Cliffs, Reefs, and Whirlpools, making it inconvenient even to land, let alone for ships to come and go.
Due to its unique environment, Ignis used it as Sound Nest's overt Base.
It was the most superficial Stronghold, the easiest to discover.
In reality, there was no intention to conceal it entirely; only a small portion of their strength was revealed.
The vast majority of their strength, and even their various industries and Merchant Guilds, are hidden in the shadows, operating under other names.
Sound Nest must ultimately have a certain reputation on the Great Sea, but what outsiders see is only what Ignis wants them to see.
Even if they are exposed, it will be step by step.
This is an opportunity.
Not many people know about Sound Nest.
Perhaps only the young Strongmen Ignis invited to the Sky Arena in the past have heard the name of this organization.
If they haven't heard it for too long, they might have forgotten.
Perhaps they will remember it when they hear it again in the future.
Ignis is relatively cautious.
The "Sky Mother Nest" is located in the Calm Belt.
The "Deep-Sea Mother Nest" is located in the southwest of the Kronos Kingdom, in the Deep Sea of the Former Half of the New World, in the Central Part leaning South, but it has not officially started operating yet.
The "Deep-Sea Mother Nest" is close to an Island that Ignis believes has considerable development potential.
The next purpose is to completely control this Island, then control it secretly, and make supplies transportation more convenient.
More importantly, Gulichalido's future target, to become a Base Commander, and the G-4 Fortress he is going to guard, are located here.
This Sea Area, under Gulichalido's cover, will be Sound Nest's development focus.
They can also use the Marines' strength to obtain the resources in this Sea Area, giving Ignis time.
They can even replace the G-4 Fortress with their own people.
As a Marine, especially one managing a Fortress and guarding a Sea Area as a Base Commander, as long as they don't intentionally cause trouble, generally no Great Pirates will come looking for trouble.
Roland Island can be given up at any time if desired, but Ignis will not do that.
Since this Stronghold has been established, the interests must be maximized.
True Zero guards the "Deep-Sea Mother Nest," and the "Sky-Air Carrier" is guarded by his younger brother Abraham.
As for this Roland Island Base, it ultimately has value.
Ignis plans to use True Zero's gene as a template to clone a Fake Zero.
Ignis will not let Fake Zero know about the existence of the "Sky Mother Nest" and the "Deep-Sea Mother Nest," nor will he let him know about the existence of True Zero.
In Fake Zero's cognition, he is the true "Zero."
He is specifically creating an information cocoon for him.
In short, Sound Nest is only now beginning to emerge from the water.
And Ignis is also preparing to personally face this Legendary Pirate.
Of course, the premise is that he can come to Roland Island.
If he can't come, saying anything is useless.
Seeing the Den Den Mushi hang up, the atmosphere became heavy again.
One good thing, one bad thing.
Hades was right, they must find a way to get through this.
The upcoming encirclement and annihilation is likely to be even more difficult.
Even if Roger can influence the ocean current to make the Oro Jackson sail beneath the Sea Surface.
But he has a premonition it won't be that smooth.
"Rest for two days."
"Rest and recuperate."
For the past three days, all the Roger Pirates Crewmates had not rested.
Under intense stress, they had no mood to sleep, and even eating had to be done carefully.
Especially eating at night required making fire.
Carelessness could attract the attention of possible incoming warships from afar.
Both their mind and body were in a tense condition, and they needed two days to rest properly.
Roger and the others also needed to think of a way to escape the encirclement.
Above the Sea Surface.
The G-1 Fortress was gathering many powerful combatants, ready to deploy at any time.
The one under the most stress was that Scout-Scout Fruit Ability User.
He was a crucial part of the mission's success.
Silently observing the activity of the deep-sea life, the Intelligence Officer beside him was constantly receiving intelligence from Fish-Man Island.
"The Roger Pirates are gathered in Deep Sea Paradise, they've booked a bar."
"The Roger Pirates have scattered."
"We can't keep up with everyone, some members have returned to the Pirate Ship at the Port to rest."
"For now, the Roger Pirates have no plan to leave."
Sentence after sentence came from the Den Den Mushi, clearly recorded by the recorder, even if some things were irrelevant.
"Understood, please keep an eye on the Roger Pirates' Ship. If anything happens, inform us immediately."
The Marines and the World Government Allied Forces were clearly demarcated into several groups.
Marines, Army, CP0 Agent, God's Guard Candidate.
Even a CP0 Agent did not have the qualification to be together with the God's Guard Candidate.
They were not those weak Celestial Dragons; they did not need the protection of CP0.
The arrogant Celestial Dragons would not actively make contact with others.
Especially Garp, the Family of "D" had considerable reputation within the Celestial Dragons.
(end of chapter)