Chapter 98 Current Map
"Ha? "
Brett was left without words after hearing what was said on the transponder snail.
'Does the Five Elders think of me as some foot soldier? Thinking I'll ask how high when they ask me to jump?'
Even Tesoro seemed taken aback for a moment, and then fell silent. He just shifted slightly to the side, a knowing smile appearing on his face.
"The government can't completely part ways with Doflamingo yet, but it also can't ignore the danger to Dressrosa. So after some talks, we've decided that you are the best person for the job." Saint Mars continued, "Don't rush to decline, as we will present you with an offer hard to refuse. "
"Oh? " Brett's interest piqued. "What is it? "
"I had previously committed to supporting Queen Otohime's request. Based on this, the government will back the initiative to move Fishman Island to the surface world and will even give you appropriate land to make your new home. " Saint Mars explained.
Brett smirked slightly. 'Well, this is a seriously tempting offer.Are these five old geezers deluding themselves into believing I'm naive? Sooner or later, we'll need to pay heavenly gold.'
After waiting for a long time without a response from Brett, Saint Mars hesitated for a moment, then said,
"Of course, if the government-designated area doesn't suit you, you can pick your own location. Land in countries that isn't affiliated is definitely not an issue. The government can assist in clearing it for you."
"If you fancy land in a affiliated country, we could discuss that too."
Brett couldn't help but grin.
'This truly feels patronizing. To the five Elders perched atop the Red Line, what do they think of the people living on the ocean?'
"Not enough. "Brett tapped his fingers gently on the table and said with a smile, "That doesn't cut it."
"Don't overstep your bounds, Brett! "
The tone of Saint Mars shifted sharply, "Do you really believe the government will allow you to take anything you want? "
"The opponent is a Warlord. Are you expecting me to become his enemy under these circumstances? " Brett replied sarcastically, "Land on the surface? If we wanted it, we could take a piece back anytime. "
That's certainly not hard to do. Doflamingo seized Dressrosa, and Tesoro created a golden city from nothing. For skilled individuals, taking control of an island or a nation isn't a monumental task.
"Then what do you actually want? " Saint Mars's tone became milder.
"Technology. " Brett replied earnestly, "Having been with the Naval Science Corps, I know that the technology in this sea is far greater than what is visible to most. "
"That is absolutely out of the question! Those technologies are top secrets! " Saint Mars immediately dismissed the idea.
"I'm not looking for weapon technology. What I desire is technology that will help Fish-Man Island thrive. "
Brett mentioned, "Are you aware of technology that affects people's livelihoods? Like medical technology, metalworking technology, production technology, and so on."
"If it's just basic technology like this, there's no issue. So Brett, you decided to go along with it the plan, correct?" Saint Mars asked.
"Anyway, I noticed that guy seems unhappy, so it might be a good idea to stir things up for him," Brett said lightly.
This was his plan from the start, and Tesoro was getting restless. The Five Elders were eager to provide advantages, so he doesn't see a reason to turn them down.
"That's it, just make sure that Doflamingo retreats," Saint Mars cautioned, "We don't want two Warlord's teams battling it out to the death, so don't take it too far! "
"CP will handle tracking Doflamingo's activities and will keep you updated promptly. As for the written document supporting Fish-Man Island's relocation to the sea and the technology you requested, the mermaid Otohime will bring it back to Fish-Man Island later," he stated.
The call concluded here.
Tesoro smiled and asked, "How do you feel? How does it feel, Brett? Fishman Island's long-cherished dream is about to come true. "
Brett merely offered a polite smile.
Fishman Island is situated deep underwater, making it hard for the government to exert control.However, things are different when you're at sea.
Naturally, the Five Elders wish for the Dragon Kingdom to forsake its homeland and embrace the bright ocean.
'Really, I wonder how thrilled Otohime will be right now.'
"But the government did do something positive, after all," Tesoro was eager, "Our next target is Dressrosa, isn't it? "
He was keen on witnessing Doflamingo's downfall. Especially now that he learned Doflamingo is actually a Celestial Dragon.
"Have you forgotten why we came here this time? " Brett reminded him.
"Oh right, let's take care of Umit's Assets first. "
The logistics company run by Umit is called Umit Logistics, and its main office is on an island is not far from Buffy island.
It's not a hidden fact, at least not to Tesoro.
The entire island was transformed into a massive fortress by Umit. There were tens of thousands of armed workers residing within the fortress, and the fortress's outer walls were filled with gun slots.
This is why Umit is referred to as the underground giant of the new world.
Then one day, a small boat approached the waters in front of the fortress.
"Oh, it's truly impressive,"
Tesoro exclaimed from the front of the boat, "Umit, you really outdid yourself! "
Umit, who was bound by chains and placed on the deck without any care for his wounds, appeared weak, his eyes heavy, and he lacked the strength to respond to Tesoro's remarks.
"Who are you? "A loud question echoed from the fortress, "If you wish to move cargo, we have not received any prior booking! "
For security reasons, no one is permitted to get close to this fortress at any time.
Brett kept quiet, approached Umit, and lifted him towards the fortress.
Meanwhile, inside the fortress, the observers looking through telescopes were in complete distress.
"What is happening! It's Lord Umit! "
"Don't shoot! ! Lord Umit has been captured! ! "
In the midst of loud cries, the boat continued its slow journey. The cannons tightly positioned on the fortress were ineffective. Brett and the other two soon approached the fortress gates.
At that moment, even the sturdy door opened, permitting the boat to enter the enclosed area.
Boom.
The door that was once closed slammed shut suddenly, and the vessel reached the harbor within the fortress.
"Oh! What an extravagant fleet! " Tesoro chuckled as he surveyed the surroundings.
Ships were continually arriving around the harbor, encircling them, all filled with armed troops.
There were also cannons stationed above the harbor directed at them.
A person on the shore yelled, "Who are you? What did you do to Lord Umit? "
"If you don't free Lord Umit right away, you will be crushed instantly! " shouted another voice.
"How loyal indeed. " Tesoro grinned, then turned to Brett, "Brett, what do you think? "
Brett stepped forward, took a deep breath, and then.
Buzz! !
It was as if a golden wind rushed through the entire area in an instant, and the intense Conquer's force caused the nearby boats to retreat.
The warriors, who had been so fierce just moments ago, rolled their eyes, foamed at the mouth, and slumped over.
"What is this? ! " Tesoro's eyes grew wide. He had never witnessed such overwhelming force before.
Having dealt with most of the weaklings, Brett leaped, causing the little boat to sway on the water. Using the force from his jump, he soared through the air and landed directly on the shore.
Haki and electricity spiraled around his right leg, while gentle waves of water radiated out.
"Fishman Karate- Big Flying Kick!."
Boom! !
Brett descended like a missile, crashing hard onto the port's beach.
The shoreline, meticulously constructed with pristine white stones, was shattered instantly, and a massive hole was created in the ground.
Wide cracks immediately spread, sending rocks and soil flying hundreds of meters into the sky.
Suddenly, the whole fortress trembled.
The gust of wind from this strike had already swept away all the cannons positioned on the shore, let alone the unconscious individuals sprawled on the ground.
As the smoke cleared, those who were stronger and had survived the earlier attack wobbled to their feet.
They gazed in disbelief at the massive crater where seawater was slowly starting to pour in.
This magnitude of power—
Just one hit had nearly obliterated the entire port beach.
"Now—"
Upon hearing the voice, everyone turned around to see a tall figure standing amidst the wreckage.
"This territory is ours, understood? "
Those who could still stand now felt their strength waning. This was not a force they could resist.
This was the end.
Brett firmly dominated everyone within this stronghold with his immense power.
In a world that highly values personal strength, such occurrences are quite typical.
However, this isn't enough. Tesoro remarked that these individuals could only be considered as having temporarily yielded.
Aware that Brett could hear others' minds, he cleverly chose a few of the most doubtful individuals to intimidate the rest.
After eliminating a group, Tesoro, swiftly promoted another set of individuals.
With Brett's assistance, identifying suitable members was a breeze.The newcomers were understandably anxious and thrilled. It didn't matter who the leader was; better treatment was the top priority.
But the situation isn't finished yet.
Tesoro quickly reassigned another group of followers.
They replaced a significant portion of the senior and mid-level leaders, marking the first step in taking control of Umit's business.
A complete takeover will require time.
Yet, this series of actions had already won Brett's admiration.
Fishman Island lacked skilled professionals, so Tesoro managed the company, allowing Fishman Island to receive half of the profits and management authority.
Tesoro believed that utilizing the fishmen was essential to excel in the logistics field, hence he proposed to Brett to enlarge the fishman logistics team.
Brett remained indifferent. Nevertheless, he acquired something beneficial.
"Is this what we have? "
In a spacious chamber, there was a massive globe.
The surface of the large glass sphere was intricately marked with various long and short blue lines, with data tags nearby.
This was what Tesoro referred to, the deep sea current information from most of the world's seas that Umit possessed.
"It's amazing, isn't it? " Tesoro chuckled heartily, "With this information, Fish-Man Island can genuinely rule the deep sea! "
Brett stayed silent.
Although it didn't outright claim to rule the deep sea, these enormous sea currents would indeed allow fishmen and mermaids to travel around the globe much faster.
After a few days of finishing things up here, Brett promptly called Fish-Man Island.
"I saw the news. Did you get into a fight with Cracker? " Jinbei's concerned voice reached him from the other side of the line.
"Regardless, it's a bit of a hassle. Let's talk about the specifics later," Brett responded, adding, "Brother Jinbei, you may need to come here. "
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