Modotoni Island was somewhat similar to Loguetown in the East Blue.
It was a necessary stop for those heading to the New World from the West Blue, so it was bustling and populated.
Of course, it couldn't quite compare to Loguetown.
After all, to all pirates, Loguetown was sacred.
It was, after all, the place where journeys ended and began.
"Colonel Yeyin, what should Hina do now?"
Upon arriving on Modotoni Island, Hina asked slowly.
"Hina, you should gather information first and then go shopping."
"Here's eight million berries. You can't come back until you've spent it all."
Yeyin handed her a bag of money and spoke calmly.
"Hina understands."
Hina took the bag and left.
"Bidock, you're in charge of preparing the food supplies and fresh water we need."
"Here's ten million berries. Buy whatever's good."
Yeyin then instructed Bidock directly.
"Understood, Colonel Yeyin."
Having served as head chef for so long, Bidock knew that Colonel Yeyin had a keen interest in food.
As Yeyin often said, "Food is the essence of life."
"Akes, take your men and go enjoy yourselves. And make sure to produce some trash along the way."
"Oh, and use your powers as well!"
Yeyin handed a bag to Akes, allowing them to go wild.
The rest of the navy crew went off to drink.
After a tedious voyage, Yeyin wanted them to relax.
Even though their combat abilities weren't particularly outstanding, whether steering, manning the cannons, fighting, or navigating, they were all essential.
Without them, if Yeyin went to sea alone, he would likely drift aimlessly.
"Mr. Issho, come with me to meet someone."
As soon as he disembarked, he noticed the mark Dragon had left.
"Alright."
Issho responded in his usual concise manner.
Before long, they arrived at a modest bar.
"This must be Yeyin-boy, right?"
"Indeed, he's different from the other boys!"
As soon as they entered, Ivankov came over and showered him with enthusiastic praise.
"Uh, Ivankov."
"Dragon, you've found companions so quickly?"
Yeyin was a bit helpless.
Mainly, Ivankov's enthusiasm was a bit overwhelming.
Above all, he didn't want to undergo any hormonal "transformation"!
"Sir, you know Ivankov!"
"Then I won't introduce him. Over here, this is..."
Dragon looked at Issho and spoke slowly.
After all, Yeyin hadn't mentioned he would be bringing someone.
"This is my bodyguard, Mr. Issho."
"Alright, you all chat here for now. And make sure to produce some trash!"
"I'll go clean up elsewhere first and come back to find you."
With that, Yeyin quickly slipped away.
The whole time on the way here, he had been holding back.
Seeing all the trash around, how could he possibly sit here chatting with Dragon?
So he left Issho here, figuring they'd get along well.
As for himself, he hurried to clean up all the trash in the area.
After all, he was destined to be the "King of Cleanliness"!
And so, the nightmare of Modotoni Island began.
A powerful Marine Colonel, going around cleaning up trash.
Whether it was an underground casino or a trading area...
He cleaned them all.
The phrase people heard most was, "Hey, hurry up and make some trash!"
(End of Chapter)