"Fugaku, lead your men to guard the perimeter. If anyone approaches within three hundred meters without heeding warnings, kill them directly."
"Rob Lucci, lead your men and follow me onto the island."
Uchiha Tamahiko gave his orders.
He wasn't here to seize control of this island, but that didn't mean he couldn't.
Fish-Man Island was one of the backup targets, but Uchiha Tamahiko still preferred to be on the surface, as humans were more accustomed to living on land.
Furthermore, if he seized control of this island, the World Government might tacitly approve.
But for now, he was going to inform the King of Fish-Man Island that the Uchiha Clan would be protecting this territory, and to prepare to pay protection fees.
"Yes."
The CP9 agents jumped off the ship and followed Uchiha Tamahiko.
Before Uchiha Tamahiko and his group could enter the second layer of bubbles, the Fishman immigration officer appeared.
Uchiha Tamahiko wasted no words, directly using his Sharingan genjutsu to control the Fishman, making him lead them straight to Ryugu Castle.
Rob Lucci and the others were already accustomed to this, following behind Uchiha Tamahiko like bodyguards.
With the Fishman immigration officer leading the way, they encountered virtually no resistance; only the surrounding Fishmen and mermaids looked at these humans with curiosity, wondering why they were there.
It wasn't until they were close to Ryugu Castle that a mermaid noticed something was amiss.
"Yubu, what are you doing bringing these people here?"
As soon as the leading mermaid captain finished speaking, he, like the Fishman from the immigration office, was directly controlled by the Sharingan, including the ten Fishmen he was patrolling with.
Thus, they easily made their way to Ryugu Castle.
"The Whitebeard Pirates' influence can no longer protect Fish-Man Island, and Jinbe has also given up his position as a Shichibukai."
"If no one can protect Fish-Man Island, it will revert to the old days, being constantly plundered by pirates, or even Marines, for mermaids and Fishmen to be used as slaves!"
King Neptune of Fish-Man Island frowned as he explained the situation to his three sons.
Only twenty-odd days had passed since the Marineford War, but recently, pirates appearing on Fish-Man Island had become quite frequent.
Although the Whitebeard Pirates used to protect them, those pirates dared not enter Fish-Man Island, but they would lie in ambush outside, capturing Fishmen and mermaids who left Fish-Man Island.
This was why mermaids could be auctioned at the Sabaody Archipelago auction house.
But if they no longer had the protection of the Whitebeard Pirates, and those pirates were allowed to enter Fish-Man Island and plunder, he didn't know how many of his people would be captured!
"We can only hope that the fees charged by the other Four Emperors Pirate Crew won't be much higher than what the Whitebeard Pirates charged."
First Prince Shāxīng also felt helpless.
Although Fish-Man Island had a population of five million, those pirates were not afraid of death, and many were very powerful.
Even if they resisted a pirate attack, it would result in severe damage.
Pirates appeared endlessly and could not be completely cleared out; even the Marine would take the opportunity to appear and help the Celestial Dragons abduct mermaids.
Without the deterrence of a sufficiently powerful force, Fish-Man Island could not find peace.
"The Fish-Man District has also been a bit chaotic recently; those guys might have some ideas!"
Second Prince also added.
External instability, internal instability.
These were all problems that needed to be solved.
'Bang!'
Before Neptune could speak, the palace gates directly fell to the ground.
The four mermaids were startled, quickly looking towards the entrance.
They saw several humans standing in the front, and behind them was a group of Neptune Army soldiers.
"What's wrong with these Neptune Army soldiers? Why are they with human invaders and haven't arrested them!"
Neptune was stunned.
After all, many of his subordinates were standing outside, but his subordinates ignored these humans; he thought they were rebelling!
The Shāxīng brothers quickly grabbed their weapons, looking at Uchiha Tamahiko and his group with vigilant expressions, ready to act at any moment.
"I am Shichibukai, Uchiha Tamahiko."
"From today onwards, Fish-Man Island belongs to the Uchiha Clan's jurisdiction. From now on, the protection fees will be paid to me, and the Uchiha Clan will guard this place."
Uchiha Tamahiko also wasted no words, directly stating his identity and purpose.
"Shichibukai?"
"Our Fish-Man Island is a World Government Member States (affiliated nation), and as a Shichibukai under the World Government, how can you attack an ally!"
Neptune's expression was displeased, but he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Then, in an angry tone, he directly questioned Uchiha Tamahiko.
"A mere Shichibukai, Fish-Man Island is not something your level can protect!"
Shāxīng, on the side, also spoke very impolitely.
Jinbe was also a Shichibukai before, but he still had to rely on the Whitebeard Pirates for protection.
The Four Emperors and the Shichibukai, in their eyes, were not on the same level at all!
If a Shichibukai could have done it, they wouldn't have sought out the Whitebeard Pirates in the first place!
"I am not negotiating, but informing."
"If you don't agree, then Fish-Man Island will just get a new king who does!"
Uchiha Tamahiko said with a cold tone.
After speaking, he directly released his Conqueror's Haki; dark red lightning arcs continuously flickered in the air, and the Conqueror's Haki instantly enveloped Ryugu Castle.
The extremely oppressive aura made the mermaid father and sons tense up, not daring to even breathe, looking at Uchiha Tamahiko in shock.
The Neptune Army soldiers who had followed them all the way were struck by the Conqueror's Haki, instantly falling to the ground like straw.
After Uchiha Tamahiko awakened his Conqueror's Haki, he felt his spiritual power had at least doubled, so now controlling nearly a hundred Neptune Army Fishmen, he didn't feel tired at all, but rather very relaxed.
"Are you going to betray the World Government and attack a World Government affiliated nation?"
Neptune said these words with great difficulty.
He hoped to use the World Government to pressure Uchiha Tamahiko.
"The Shichibukai and the World Government are merely collaborators, not superior and subordinate."
"Furthermore, if I attack Fish-Man Island, would the World Government truly care?"
"Perhaps they would be even happier, wouldn't you say?"
Uchiha Tamahiko responded mercilessly.
At the same time, he pierced through the only thing Neptune could rely on, because the World Government simply wouldn't care much about Fish-Man Island.
A city of five million people, without even a Marine garrison; why would the World Government turn against a Shichibukai for such a nation?
"You!"
Neptune clutched his chest, but was powerless to argue.
"Tap!"
Then Uchiha Tamahiko snapped his fingers; he directly used his Sharingan to control Neptune's three sons.
He made the three of them point their weapons at Neptune.
"You!"
Neptune's face turned pale with shock.
The traitors were actually his own sons?
But he quickly realized that this was the Shichibukai's Devil Fruit ability!
"The protection fee will be the same as the Whitebeard Pirates', plus the long-term provision of food for five thousand people."
"You have one minute to consider."
Uchiha Tamahiko directly stated his price; he wanted not only money but also food.
Because the Uchiha Clan needed to conduct intensive training on this island and had no time to search for food.
Neptune's face was clouded with uncertainty as he looked at Uchiha Tamahiko.
He felt particularly powerless at this moment, finding no opportunity to resist.
"Alright!"
Neptune gritted his teeth and reluctantly agreed.