Chapter 37 Exit-Entry Administration
boom!
The fists met, causing a rush of air.
Jinbei took a few steps back, stating, "You have grown stronger once again, Brett. "
Facing him, Brett, now in dragon form, had his right arm enveloped in lightning and unseen energy. "Upon gaining mastery, the strength of my fist has significantly increased. "
"Indeed, Haki is a force comparable to Devil Fruits. "
Jinbei responded with a smile, "The top-tier specialists in the world need not possess Devil Fruit abilities, yet they must exhibit robust Haki. "
"Thus, I still cannot defeat you."
Brett reverted to his human form and let out a sigh.
"Hahahaha, that is quite an exaggeration. "
Jinbei laughed heartily, "It is not an easy feat for me to defeat you now."
In a brief span of two to three months, Brett had significantly enhanced his strength.
Armed with a new type of physical combat skills, alongside the advanced mastery of his Haki, and a body that continuously grows stronger, he is now several times more powerful than when he first returned to Fish-Man Island.
However, it remains infeasible for him to overcome Jinbei.
Jinbei's Haki is exceedingly formidable, distinctly differing from Brett's newly activated Armament haki, not to mention Brett has yet to awaken Observation Haki.
"Continue, Brother Jinbei! "
Brett clenched his fists.
Although he has recently awakened his armament haki, his training is ongoing.
The quantity and quality of his Haki are inadequate.
His skill utilization is limited to basic techniques, and he is still far from achieving mainstream hardening, let alone advanced external exposure and internal destruction.
Haki can only intensify through engagement with formidable opponents.
Consistent training is essential for strengthening one's haki. At the very least, one should learn basic hardening technique.
As Brett and Jinbei resumed their bout, Arlong, who was perched on a large piece of coral outside the arena, exclaimed impatiently,
"Is this what you dedicate most of your time to every day, Brett? When do you begin the actual work? "
"Actual work? "
Brett collided his fist with Jinbei's and asked casually, "Brother Arlong, what do you mean? "
"What else could I mean? "
Arlong replied enthusiastically, "Now that all of Fish-Man Street is unified, it is certainly time to focus on the entirety of Fish-Man Island, isn't it? "
"That guy Neptune is too weak! It is high time to remove him from the throne! "
Arlong leaped down from the coral, proclaiming, "Brett, you should ascend as the new king of Fish-Man Island! With the backing of Fish-Man Street, you can undoubtedly accomplish it."
The corner of Brett's mouth twitched.
Setting Neptune aside for the moment, his daughter is Shirahoshi. Creating a situation that would distress that little girl would certainly be quite entertaining.
"Do not utter such foolish remarks, Arlong."
Jinbei frowned. Despite the fact that he was now aligned with them, he displayed an equally aggressive demeanor. "Neptune is not our enemy! "
"Since he is unable to alter the circumstances on Fish-Man Island, let us take action! "
Arlong retorted with a sneer, "You claim he is not our enemy? As long as he obstructs our path, he is indeed our foe! "
Brett slightly smirked.
Jinbei sighed, feeling exasperated by Arlong, "Brett—"
Brett shook his head, "Brother Arlong, rather than thinking of such matters, why not spar with me to enhance your strength? "
"Huh? "
Arlong cocked his head.
"If we aspire to achieve our objectives, we will certainly encounter numerous formidable and fearsome enemies ahead. Don't you want to help us, once the times comes to face those enemies? " Brett stated.
Arlong truly lacked strength.
However, that is immaterial; strength can be augmented through rigorous training. Although inherent talent is significant, training holds equal weight.
The innate strength of humans is significantly inferior compared to that of species such as fish-men and minks, let alone giants; nevertheless, humans can surpass these natural gifts through diligent training.
Even people like Coby and Helmeppo can attain great power through disciplined training, thus there should be no reason that Fishman cannot achieve similar results.
"It is possible."
Arlong pondered while rubbing his chin. 'If I am too weak, how can I occupy a high position within the future fish-man empire?'
"Excellent,"
Jinbei smiled, "Arlong, I will ensure you receive proper training. "
Arlong instantly recoiled, "Hey, Jinbei, you wouldn't happen to be vengeful, would you? "
"How could that possibly be? " Jinbei replied with his characteristic sincerity.
Brett clapped his hands, stating, "Brother Arlong alone is not enough. It's best to gather the most talented youths from Fishman Street for collective training. "
Uncontrolled growth is less effective than structured training.
Even if everyone has proficiency in Haki, under Jinbei's instruction, it would be enough for each person to master the powerful fish body techniques, right?
"That sounds reasonable. "
Jinbei concurred, "To transform Fish-Man Island, we require greater and more formidable strength. "
"The matter is settled then.''
Brett said with a smile, "Let us endeavor to put this into action later. However, before that, there is one important thing to address. "
He looked towards Jinbei, "Brother Jinbei, could you assist me in arranging a meeting with Neptune? "
"Are you looking to discuss about what happened? "
Jinbei nodded, "I will help you contact Dragon palace. "
"I'm sorry for the inconvenience. "
Brett expressed his gratitude. 'Brother Arlong is correct; it is time to engage in serious matters.'
It appears that Jinbei is held in high regard within the Dragon palace, as Neptune promptly agreed to Brett's request for a meeting.
The Dragon Palace is situated directly above Fishman Island.
Literally above.The royal palace of the Dragon Kingdom is situated not within the expansive bubble of Fish-Man Island, but rather it floats atop the bubble, residing inside a slightly smaller one.
To reach the palace, one can either use a designated waterway or board the reception vessel dispatched by the Dragon Palace..
Brett and Jinbei opted for the water route and arrived directly at the entrance of the palace.
"Ah! Welcome, Jinbei, and good to see you again, young man! "
Unexpectedly, Neptune awaited their arrival at the entrance. It is truly a commendable display of hospitality.
"Hello, Neptune! "
Jinbei greeted him while approaching.
Brett added with a smile, "It has been some time since I last saw you, King Neptune. "
"Indeed." Neptune remarked sincerely as he looked down at Brett. "I have heard about the incident on Fishman Street. Well done. "
It is indeed challenging to determine the appropriate course of action. Is this truly the demeanor expected of a king?
He has unified all of Fishman Street and commands hundreds of thousands of fishmen.
Considering that the entire population of Fish-Man Island is five million, the authority he holds is already quite significant.
However, Neptune appeared genuinely pleased.
"In this case, Fishman Street will be on the path to stability. "
Neptune sighed, "This country has not flourished as it should; this is my fault and a shortcoming of our Kingdom.Therefore, Brett, I hope you can assist in this matter. "
One may question whether to view him as magnanimous or as evading responsibility.
Yet, upon deeper reflection, Neptune's mindset appears relatively justifiable. The rulers of this world indeed possess little standing when confronted by those of true power.
"That is the very purpose of my visit. "
Brett replied in earnest.
"Thus, I have set aside this afternoon for you."
Neptune smiled and continued, "Come, tea and desserts await; we can converse in detail. "
Subsequently, within the tea room of the Dragon palace.
"Extracting minerals from the seabed is a brilliant concept! "
Neptune stated earnestly, "I have commissioned domestic geologists to lead a team in exploring the surrounding mineral resources, which has yielded substantial findings. "
"That is acceptable; we can discuss it further later. However, there is another matter at hand. "
Brett conveyed, "This pertains to immigration management. "
"This. . . "
Neptune acknowledged with a pained expression, "The opposition is greater than anticipated. Many ministers are against it due to concerns that noncompliant pirates will create disturbances. "
"Then leave this matter to us."
Brett stated calmly, "Let us establish the first line of defense to protect Fish-Man Island! "
"Brett. . . " Neptune's eyes widened in surprise.
"Let us establish the Entry and Exit Administration Bureau, tasked with overseeing the movement of humans. " Brett articulated, "The objective is to ensure, at the very least on Fish-Man Island, that our fellow fishmen are shielded from human aggression. "
Brett added with a beaming expression, "Even in the event of your refusal, we will proceed. "
"Hey, young man, at the very least, show me some respect! Regardless of the circumstances, I am the king of this nation!"