Moo-Moo… Moo-Moo…
Accompanied by strange cries, the Arlong Pirates' pet, Moo-Moo, was being brutally beaten underwater by the main body of 9527.
Moo-Moo, 36 meters long and weighing 16 tons, is a scaled mammalian sea beast.
Although Moo-Moo looks like a cow, it can store oxygen like a whale and live in water for long periods.
It can forage using its developed sense of smell and has four stomachs like a cow. Its ruminating stomachs also contain many Bacteria and protozoa to aid digestion.
It wanted to overturn 9527, but it was pummeled by 9527 after its transformation.
Both sides, who were previously fighting fiercely, stopped their actions.
They looked at the dozens of meters tall 9527, somewhat at a loss.
Yang Tao, flying in the air, looked at the sea cow Moo-Moo, who was crying from being beaten, and said, "9527, that's enough. Let go of it for now. If it resists again, then beat it again."
Moo-Moo's intelligence is not low; although it cannot speak, it can understand human language.
9527 nodded slightly at the words, and then its massive body transformed back into a 'harmless' battleship.
This time, all the Fish-Men lost their will to fight, dropping their weapons and squatting on the ground.
Yang Tao's subordinates, on the other hand, cheered with raised arms. For them, this was another glorious victory.
As long as they continued to win like this, they would eventually undergo a transformation.
"Imprison all the Fish-Men. Also, clean up Arlong Park. Collect every single nail for me."
"Yes, Captain!"
"Understood!"
…
It wasn't until evening that everyone finished their work. Although their bodies were very tired, their spirits were extremely excited.
Yang Tao sat in the main hall where Arlong usually resided, and in front of him was a large amount of treasure—all the wealth Arlong had plundered over the years.
"Alvida, you can start distributing the money now."
Alvida nodded gently, her gaze burning as she stared at the small mountain of piled treasure, and began the distribution ceremony.
It looked like a lot, but in reality, it was only a little over 300 million Berries. Gold in the One Piece world isn't particularly valuable.
Yang Tao looked at his fanatical subordinates below, a smile on his face, and picked up his cup to take a sip of Almond water.
Drinking Seer Tea every day, it was time for a change of taste.
He stood up and walked into the courtyard.
'It looks like tonight will be another grand bonfire party…'
Pirates have a tradition of feasting and drinking, the fundamental reason being that food is difficult to preserve at sea. After obtaining a large amount of supplies, everyone chooses to indulge themselves.
Especially fresh meat.
Over time, this has formed the stereotype of pirates enjoying banquets.
"Captain, why did you come out?"
"To bask in the moonlight. Oh, by the way, 9527, can you call me Commander from now on?"
9527 sat in the seawater; possessing Sea stone elements, she was not afraid of seawater corrosion at all.
"Commander?"
"Excellent!"
"Oh, right, 9527, please bring me the Fish-Man named Hachi."
"Okay, Commander."
A crack opened in the deck of the 9527 battleship docked on the sea surface, and a mechanical claw reached into the ship's cabin, grabbing out a bruised and swollen Fish-Man like a claw machine.
Hachi is a relatively rare octopus Fish-Man among the Fish-Men. His mouth is like a trumpet, he has six arms, and his appearance is very likable and Honest. He has multiple strands of silver-gray hair that look like a five-pointed starfish on his head.
In the center of his forehead, there is also the sun symbol representing the "Sun Pirates."
"Hey, Hachi…"
"Nyu…"
"Do you want to follow me?"
Among the entire Arlong Pirates, Yang Tao only had a good impression of a few, including Hachi and the sea beast Moo-Moo. There was also a less intelligent guy, but Yang Tao didn't remember its name and hadn't seen it, so it was likely either killed or escaped at the beginning.
Hachi's expression froze on his face.
"Me?"
"That's right. We still need a cook. I feel you have a lot of talent. Come and learn to cook with me."
Hachi's experiences are no less impressive than the protagonist Luffy's. It would certainly be interesting to go to sea with a guy who has such good fortune.
"I can't cook. I only know how to make takoyaki…"
"That's enough. I can fund you to open a takoyaki shop."
"Really?"
Hachi's eyes lit up, showing no awareness of being a captive. Yang Tao looked at the octopus Fish-Man, who was planning to open a takoyaki shop, and chuckled, nodding, "Of course, but your cooking skills must be approved by me."
He took out a knife, gently cut the ropes on Hachi, and said, "Go show me your worth…"
The grand and lively bonfire banquet lasted until late at night. During this time, Hachi inexplicably mingled with Yang Tao's subordinates, without any signs of being ostracized.
And his takoyaki received unanimous praise.
The next morning.
Yang Tao was sitting by the sea, fishing, when a subordinate suddenly ran over and said, "Captain, the 'little cat burglar' Nami is coming our way."
"Oh? Nami is back?"
He thought it should be about time. Although 9527 was fast, they had delayed some time on the island, so it was perfectly normal for them to return at the same time.
He stood up.
"Let Hachi welcome Nami in."
He hadn't forgotten about the 100 million Berries Nami had.
Nami looked at the bruised and swollen Hachi, a puzzled expression on her face, and asked, "Hachi, what happened to you? Were you beaten?"
Hachi stammered, "Uh, I got beaten when I was sparring with someone."
He, Hachi, also had his pride, okay?
Nami didn't think much of it, carrying her money bag, she walked into Arlong Park.
But as soon as she entered, she froze. The courtyard, which should have been full of Fish-Men, was now filled with familiar figures.
The camouflage uniform style was too distinctive; it was hard for her to forget.
'What… what's going on?'
'How could that Arlong guy allow humans with weapons into Arlong Park?'
Even Marine Captain Nezumi, who was in cahoots with Arlong, always arrived sitting in a large tub, pushed in by the Fish-Men underwater.
Just as she was racking her brain, Yang Tao's voice came.
"Dear Miss Nami, we have been waiting for you for a long time…"
Nami looked in the direction of the voice and saw the man named Yang Tao standing not far away, looking at her with a smile.
"You… why are you here?"
"Miss Nami, I am here naturally to discuss a business deal with you. Someone, bring up the goods."
Then, to Nami's disbelief, Arlong and several of his tied-up cadres were all thrown onto the ground.
"Miss Nami, Arlong's bounty is 20 million, plus the scattered bounties on the other Fish-Men, I'll charge you a total of 50 million Berries. That's not too much, is it?"
"Huh?"
"Also, you yourself are a member of the Arlong Pirates. With your abilities and talent, charging you 10 million Berries shouldn't be too much."
"A total of 60 million Berries, and the lives of all the Fish-Men and your own will be yours."
"Furthermore, if you're willing to pay another 40 million Berries, I can also take care of Marine Captain Nezumi cleanly for you."
Nami: "…"
How did you know I had 100 million Berries?