Chapter 194 Stirring People
Although the news of the Marine base being destroyed and Dyna Stones stolen caused a huge uproar within the government, the entire sea remained calm and peaceful.
After all, there weren't many people in this world who knew about Dyna Stones, and the government had no intention of publicizing this embarrassing incident. They were just secretly beginning investigations.
They wouldn't let any suspects go—the government was willing to spend considerable time and energy on screening work.
Especially the guy with the heaviest suspicion.
The Five Elders felt pressure. If the perpetrator really was that guy, it might mean they faced an extremely troublesome situation.
And this most suspected guy had already returned to Fish-Man Island.
"You're really not joking, Brett?"
King Neptune held a bottle containing a Dyna Stone, swaying it somewhat curiously. "Just this ordinary, unremarkable stone can really blow up a small island when it explodes?"
No matter how he looked at it, it was just an ordinary stone.
"If it's just a very small island, that's completely no problem."
Brett said with a smile. "But for slightly larger islands like Fish-Man Island, you'd probably need to use several more."
Neptune swallowed hard. This kid Brett was actually serious. He quickly gripped the bottle in his hand tightly, afraid it might get damaged somewhere, but also afraid of applying too much force and crushing the bottle, thus falling into a cycle of applying and releasing pressure.
"No need to worry, King Neptune."
Brett said with a smile. "It won't explode in water."
For safety's sake, Brett's meeting place with Neptune and Jinbei was in the seawater of Ryugu Palace, so even if the bottle containing the Dyna Stone broke, there was no need to worry about an explosion.
"Is that so?"
Neptune let out a genuine sigh of relief, then quickly handed the bottle with the stone back to Brett. "You'd better keep such a dangerous thing yourself, Brett."
He didn't dare handle it. If something went wrong, the entire Ryugu Palace would be blown away.
Brett took the stone back. "Though this thing doesn't distinguish between friend and foe, now that it's in our hands, the initiative is ours."
"Indeed."
Jinbei also nodded in agreement. "Stones with power comparable to Ancient Weapons can play too great a role."
"But there's one problem, Brett."
Neptune said somewhat worriedly. "If this matter is discovered by the government, there absolutely won't be any chance for reconciliation."
"It doesn't matter anymore."
Brett showed a smile at this moment. Then, amid Neptune's bewilderment and Jinbei's smile, he said, "The days of living in fear are gone forever!"
He gripped the bottle in his hand tightly, as if grasping power and dignity.
"Now we no longer need to be afraid."
"We can face all storms on the seas!"
Neptune was stunned.
Then he also showed a smile.
After finishing about the Dyna Stones, they could talk about less important matters.
Brett mentioned that guy Tesoro wanting to hold a talent show on Fish-Man Island.
"This is a good thing!"
Neptune appeared quite delighted. "Since last year's movie was released, Fish-Man Island has seen a wave of audio-visual trends! Many film and music works from the human world have been sought after!"
"I think there should be quite a few young people with star dreams!"
His smile dimmed slightly, then he said quite troubledly, "Even Otohime is very interested. She feels that if she could also become a big star like Tesoro, it would definitely greatly improve relations between humans and Fish-Man Island."
Brett almost couldn't keep it together. That Aunt Otohime? Otohime who already had four children?
Jinbei also looked embarrassed, laughing dryly. "The Queen is really, really... quite unconventional in her thinking—"
But on second thought, Brett realized maybe Otohime really was suited to be an idol.
With her Observation Haki ability, if she held a concert, who could resist?
She'd create a bunch of devoted fans in minutes.
"If there really is a talent show, Otohime will definitely cry and make a fuss wanting to participate." Neptune looked somewhat worried and sighed, looking toward Brett and Jinbei.
"Big Brother Jinbei, need help with training?" Brett said enthusiastically.
"That would be great! I'm still not very skilled with internal destruction using Armament Haki!" Jinbei went with the flow.
"You two guys!"
Unable to help with Neptune's troubles, Brett left Ryugu Palace and first needed to hide the Dyna Stones.
He couldn't put them on Fish-Man Island—there was plenty of air here, and too many outsiders, making it too easy for problems to arise.
After thinking it over, Brett had a good idea—just put them outside Fish-Man Island.
Later, in the deep sea near Fish-Man Island.
"Don't worry, partner!"
The proud warrior mantis shrimp waved his giant pincers loudly. "I swear on the honor of a deep sea warrior that I'll definitely protect your treasure!"
"Then I can rest assured."
Brett nodded gently.
He placed the Dyna Stones in Alexander's nest.
In this deep sea area, there probably weren't many people who would come to such a distance from Fish-Man Island and be bold enough to spy on a Sea King's nest.
"In exchange."
Alexander's tone became excited. "Come fight with me, partner! My Haki can become even stronger!"
"That's no problem."
Brett smiled.
Later.
After beating up Alexander again, Brett returned to Fish-Man Island and called Tesoro.
"You got them?"
Tesoro's voice was very excited. "Hahaha, now we finally have cards that can contend with the World Government! How about it, Brett? Any thoughts of testing them out immediately?"
"There will be opportunities."
Brett smiled. "But not now. By the way, Neptune has already agreed to the request for talent shows on Fish-Man Island."
"Really? Double happiness!"
Tesoro's laughter became even more excited. "We're about to sweep the world again, partner!"
Brett smiled.
"By the way Brett, there's something I can conveniently tell you."
Tesoro said. "Do you know about the Revolutionary Army?"
"Revolutionary Army?"
Brett raised an eyebrow.
"An army led by a man named Dragon. They've made overthrowing the World Government their mission."
Tesoro said. "Now they've begun taking action. I think we can try contacting them—after all, our enemy is the same World Government."
This had been done long ago. Fish-Man Island was already allied with the Revolutionary Army.
"So what have they done?"
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