Arlong's crimes in Cocoyasi Village and the nearby villages were unforgivable. All Fish-Men who followed him had blood on their hands, including Hachi.
So, now that the situation had been dealt with, Giotto would not show any leniency. Even though Hachi had any connection with Rayleigh, he would be dealt with fairly. Jinbe would also make the right decision, and once Arlong and his men arrived at Fish-Man Island, what awaited them should be...
Execution!
However, if Neptune, Jinbe, or Queen Otohime couldn't make that decision when it came to it, Giotto wouldn't mind giving them a hand. Besides, he heard that Belphegor had nothing to do recently. Sending him to Fish-Man Island would resolve everything.
After Buggy had his men tie up Arlong, he was thrown onto the shore along with his men. Arlong had never imagined he would encounter Giotto in East Blue, and he now resented the person who had provoked Giotto. However, he also couldn't help but feel a strange sense of relief. It was like when Tiger refused human blood.
"I've never thought I'd witness so many heinous acts committed here. If we didn't bump into them, who knows how long these villages would have had to endure this kind of treatment before someone came to rescue them. But come to think of it, isn't this Garp's hometown? Is there no Marines around here?"
Aria was somewhat puzzled by this. "Although Fish-Men have exceptional physical strength, the Marine should have no problem apprehending them. When we passed through Rogue Town earlier, the Marine in charge there was a Logia user, right? Although his rank wasn't high, he should be as strong as a Vice Admiral. Can't he handle Arlong?"
"It's not that the Marines can't handle them; it's that they're in cahoots with Arlong!"
As soon as the Marines were mentioned, Nami became even angrier. "That Captain took Arlong's money and covered up everything that happened here. He's Arlong's backing here. Marines of this rank are all the same. What good does the Marine do anyway?"
In East Blue, the highest-ranking Marine was a Colonel. Despite the look, he was still one of the higher-ups Marine soldiers in East Blue.
Since he was in cahoots with Arlong, how could the people here trust the Marines? It wasn't that Captain Nezumi couldn't handle Arlong; if he wanted to get rid of these Fish-Men, all he had to do was inform the Marine stationed in Rogue Town, Smoker, and everything would have resolved.
As for Garp...
Every time he returned to North Blue, he would go straight to Foosha Village to educate his grandson, and he had no time to deal with these trivial matters.
Moreover, as a Vice Admiral in the Marine Headquarters, East Blue wasn't within his jurisdiction. Anyone with discerning eyes could've seen that Garp didn't even handle his duties himself. It was his adjutants who dealt with everything. He wouldn't bother with such trivial matters.
Just like Giotto now, if he happened to pass by and saw them, he would lend a hand. After all, dealing with someone like Arlong and his crew was child's play for him. However, he won't attempt to find Arlong.
"Looks like the Marines will owe me again."
Giotto smiled faintly. He would have to resolve this matter himself. After all, getting rid of Captain Nezumi would cause more problems. But if he personally stepped in, things might not get as complicated. Sengoku wouldn't dwell over just a Captain.
With a renewed spirit, Giotto looked at the two people beside him, who were full of curiosity. Who could make them act like this?
North Blue, the Lvneel Kingdom, Millefiore Castle.
At this moment, Byakuran was sitting in his castle while eating some marshmallow sent by the nobles. He had to admit that the marshmallow was quite delicious, but the nobles' attitudes were quite disgusting. Those who sent him marshmallow were either trying to curry up favour with him or seeking his help.
What a hassle!
Some of them even tried to introduce their sons to him, hoping that they could marry their sons with Bluebell...
This was something Wind Bell was unaware of. Otherwise, none of them would remain in this world.
And needless to say that there were a lot of nobles who introduced their daughters to Byakuran. However, Byakuran didn't agree to any of them. He just took the marshmallow he liked.
"Byakuran! Byakuran!"
At this moment, Bluebell, dressed in a loose jacket and a sword, rushed in. "Look, I brought that Tra-what's-his-name guy back! Praise me! Hehe, I'm so amazing, and I can complete any task easily. Haha!"
Before Byakuran could speak, Zakuro's voice came from behind. "Bluebell-chan, did you forget that you were cut in half by this kid? If it weren't for me, you wouldn't have been able to complete the mission given by Lord Byakuran."