After boarding CP0's ship, Dylan looked at the CP0 agent, who seemed like he'd swallowed something unpleasant, and said, "Oh no, don't be so stingy. Not only are we partners, we're at least colleagues, right?"
CP0 looked at Dylan, who was lazily leaning on the deck, unsure of what to say for a moment.
"The Five Elders said that you have no right to transfer CP..."
"Taking a boat trip doesn't count as a transfer, does it?" Dylan looked at CP0 with a smile. "Don't be so stingy. There will be plenty of room for cooperation in the future."
CP0 didn't speak anymore, silently digesting the locations of the fruits that Dylan had told him before, as well as the secrets that could lead to his promotion.
If it's true...
"By the way, what's the deal with that guy Spandine?" Dylan asked while enjoying the sunshine, not looking at anything in particular.
"Spandine... has now left the CP organization, but he still has some influence within it."
Although he didn't like Dylan, due to the pressure from the Five Elders and Dylan's own strength, CP0 hesitated and answered his question satisfactorily.
After all, there was still a transaction between them.
Just as Dylan was chatting with CP0, the previously calm sea ahead suddenly broke into waves.
"Huh?" Dylan looked towards the sea and saw a "familiar" figure.
Did you come to your door? Fatty Blue.
"You guys keep sailing, I'll be back later."
Dylan's body turned into lightning and disappeared from the deck.
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On the sea, Jinbei stood on the wave, looking calmly at the rushing thunder.
"Hey, it seems that the octopus brought my words to you?"
Jinbei was silent for a moment, then met Dylan's teasing gaze. "Although Arlong..."
"Although what? Even though he has done a lot of bad things, he doesn't deserve death?" Dylan sneered, his eyes changing as he looked at Jinbei.
"Guilty means guilty. I don't differentiate between races here. Needless to say fish-men, the number of humans who died by my hands was not even 100,000 but 80,000. There is only one reason—they were guilty!"
The Marine cloak behind Dylan rustled fiercely in the howling sea breeze.
"So Jinbei, restrain the bastards in Fishman Street. If you can't do that, it's best if you can kill them yourself. If you wait until I take action..."
The wind roared on the sea surface, and the clouds in the sky suddenly began to billow, with countless thunder lights shuttling and roaring in the clouds.
"It's not a problem that can be solved with one or two heads!"
Feeling the tangled thunder and lightning in the air, Jinbei asked in a deep voice, "So... what about the criminals who kidnapped and trafficked our compatriots?"
"Fight violence with violence!" Dylan replied calmly.
"I understand..." Facing Dylan's momentum, Jinbei stood on the wave and nodded. "I will suggest it to Neptune. As for Fishman Street..."
Jinbei's eyes flashed: "I will end it myself!"
"That's best."
After speaking, Dylan's figure began to blur, and the thunderclouds in the sky gradually dissipated.
After a while, except for Jinbei, who was still standing on the wave, the entire sea area returned to a calm and sunny appearance.
Looking at the almost invisible sail in the distance, Jinbei was silent for a long time, still struggling in his heart.
Back on CP0's boat, Dylan sat down on the side of the boat again. CP0 looked at him and walked into the cabin silently.
With Tom, it is difficult for Dylan to directly use his abilities to fly. There will still be some troublesome people on the way from Water 7 to G5. If he is allowed to go there alone, he will inevitably be targeted by those who are interested.
"By the way, Tom, are you a fishman?" Dylan looked at Tom who was sitting quietly aside.
"Yes, I'm a Longhorn cowfish fishman," Tom grinned.
Dylan looked at Tom's chubby body.
This guy can lift a boat with one hand. His brute strength alone is a combat power that cannot be underestimated, not to mention that he is a fishman.
"Ever fought?"
"Fighting?" Tom looked at Dylan doubtfully. "I'm a famous boatman, fighting isn't really my thing..."
"No... it's not like that..."
Dylan looked at Tom with a rare serious expression. "Having power but not using it is different from not having power. Tom, in this sea, whether you are Marine or pirate, only by having power can you truly implement your beliefs."
"But..." Tom, who has always been kind, hesitated. Although he was extremely powerful, due to his personality, he wasn't really good at fighting.
"What do you think of my strength?"
Tom was stunned for a moment, rubbed his palms and said, "It's very powerful. It seems to be even more powerful than the famous Roger when he was young."
"That's right," Dylan raised his hand and clenched it into a fist. "Because I am strong enough, I have many choices, and the world will be extra tolerant to me. Whether it is killing CP5 or protecting you forcefully, it all comes from my strong power. If I were very weak today... let alone you and Water 7, even I would lose my life here."
"'Pluton' Rayleigh, as the vice-captain of the Pirate King, isn't he a target that must be encircled and suppressed? Why can he still live openly in the Sabaody Archipelago? Because he is powerful enough, powerful enough to make Marine and the World Government think, if he is not on the premise of going berserk, is it worth encircling and suppressing by force? This! This is the convenience brought by power!"
Seeing Tom's struggling expression, Dylan looked at the sea. "Have you never thought that if you had strong power, not to mention a waste like CP5, not even the World Government or those big pirates would dare to trouble you easily? And you could better protect your disciples and help Water 7?"
After hearing Dylan's words, Tom fell silent. If that was really the case...
Maybe it's not a bad thing.
There was no need for Dylan to deceive him. If Dylan hadn't killed CP5 that day, Dylan himself wouldn't have been in Water 7. The fate of Tom, his disciples, and even the entire city would have been completely different.
After Tom struggled for a moment while sitting cross-legged on the deck, his breathing became heavier. "So, what do I need to do?"
"Use your advantages!" Dylan replied decisively. "The fish-men's water control and your strength. In a nutshell, it's Fishman Karate and Armament Haki."
"Hey! CP0!" Dylan shouted toward the cabin. "We're out doing business!"
The expressionless CP0 came out of the cabin and looked at Dylan.
"In the World Government, the training method of Fishman Karate must have been completely documented, right? How about it? Should I go to the Five Elders to change it, or should I deal with you?"
Seeing Dylan's almost rogue attitude, CP0 opened his mouth. "Indeed, what are you going to exchange for it?"
Dylan touched his chin. Fishman Karate isn't something difficult to master. Many people know it, but the version collected by the World Government is definitely the most complete. What should I exchange for it...
"What happened to the Op-Op Fruit?"
CP0's pupils shrank.
The Op-Op Fruit? The World Government's prized 5 billion berry fruit? You want to trade it for the training method of Fishman Karate?
Seeing CP0's wide-eyed look, Dylan laughed loudly. "What are you thinking? In addition to the complete Fishman Karate training method, at least give me one Devil Fruit I need in exchange, and two to make it fair. How about this deal?"
CP0 thought about it and nodded. "Yes, if you're willing, you can now withdraw the same type of fruit from Mariejois's treasure house. Although there are differences, the type is the same."
"Can!"
After receiving Dylan's reply, CP0 immediately called the Five Elders.
"What's up?" It was still the blond-haired Five Elders who answered the call.
After listening to CP0's statement, the Five Elders signaled CP0 to point the Den Den Mushi at Dylan.
"The Op-Op Fruit is a very important fruit. I can satisfy your request. Tell me where it is. CP0 will find you later with Mariejois's Fruit Illustrated Book."
"In a neighboring town, a young man named Trafalgar Law ate it. His identity is a bit complicated and he is related to Sengoku. You can investigate on your own."
"I know, the remaining CP organizations will verify it."
The call ended.
Dylan looked at CP0 and smiled meaningfully. "How is it? Did you get this merit again?"
CP0 was silent, and finally nodded slightly.
Law... Since you want to inherit Rosinante's will, then don't become a pirate. Shine in the Marine!
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