Subdue

"Pirate Seat of the Void!"

After the somewhat subdued skirmish, Shenzhen accepted Locke's invitation and joined Locke's Pirates, drawn in by Locke's charm and the blueprint for the future Fish-Man Island.

Following his decision to join the Locke's Pirates, Shenzhen handed a bubble ball filler to Locke. Using the bubble ball filler, Locke created another bubble for himself and, with Shenzhen, headed straight for Fish-Man Street.

Lox walked ahead while Shenzhen followed slightly behind. Countless fishermen gathered on both sides of the street, silently observing Lox and Shenzhen.

From the recent battle, these Fishmen had come to understand the disparity in strength between themselves and their opponents, so they had no intention of stirring up trouble.

Before long, Locke and Shenzhen arrived at a large square at the heart of Fish-Man Street. Observing the gathered residents, Locke nodded slightly.

"Hum!" A strong aura erupted from Lox's body, sweeping the entire square. Under this aura, the seawater in the Fish-Man Street square surged and rolled.

Feeling the strength of this aura, all the Fish-Men shuddered slightly.

"What, what is this guy planning to do?"

"Shenzhen was defeated and joined their pirate crew. What will become of Fish-Man Street now?"

"Damn it! Shenzhen, the traitor! He joined a human pirate crew!" While some Fish men pondered the future of Fish-Man Street, others began to develop hatred towards Shenzhen.

Some ambitious individuals even began plotting, aiming to replace Shenzhen as the new leader of Fish-Man Street.

However, Lox paid no mind to the schemes of those around him. His purpose in coming here was for something other than show.

"Listen up, people of Fish-Man Street! I am Lox, the captain of the Lox Pirates."

"I am here now with no other intentions."

"I need some Fish-Man sailors. Those willing to join my pirate crew, become members of the Lox Pirates, follow me, and we'll raise a ruckus in this world!"

As Lox's words fell, the entire plaza suddenly fell quiet, then erupted into cheers and disdainful curses. "Ha ha ha! Lox, count me in as well! I, Arlong, am willing to join you and cause chaos in this world!"

Arlong appeared at the plaza, loudly proclaiming his decision to join the Lox Pirates.

Following Arlong's announcement, many Fish-Men who had a good relationship with him also declared their willingness to join the Lox Pirates, standing behind Arlong and Lox.

Under Arlong's leadership, dozens of fishermen gradually chose to join the Lox Pirates.

Nearly a hundred Fish-Man warriors had gathered by Locke's side in a short time. Lox didn't linger in Fish-Man Street because no one else was choosing to join. 

He led the group of about a hundred fishermen from the street and headed towards Coral Hill.

Although the number was slightly less than anticipated, Locke was still satisfied to have recruited around a hundred Fish-Man warriors.

Moreover, his goal had been achieved. Shenzhen, the future Warlord of the Sea, had become a member of his pirate crew.

The strength of the Lox Pirates had undoubtedly grown significantly. Once Lox, Shenzhen, Arlong, and the others left, a heavily built Great White Shark Fish Man emerged from a dark corner.

"Damn Shenzhen, and Arlong too! Are you guys willing to follow a despicable human pirate? You've disappointed me!"

"The people of Fish-Man Island have fallen! We noble Fish men should be the rulers of these seas! You wait. Hodie Jones will eventually lead our Fish-Man kingdom and make the world tremble!"

Glancing at the Fish-Men in the plaza, Hodie Jones snorted and walked into a dark alley. Locke did not know Hodie Jones' ambitions and didn't care.

Even if he knew, Locke wouldn't be concerned. After all, someone of Hodie Jones' insignificant strength wasn't worth Lox's attention.

At this moment, he finally returned to Coral Hill with Shenzhen, Arlong, and the others.

Though they hadn't spent much time in the water, Lox still cherished the feeling of solid ground under his feet.

"Alright, Arlong, take these brothers and have some fun, explore Fish-Man Island. After all, they won't have many chances to return home once we set sail."

Lox handed Arlong a substantial amount of Beli, instructing him to let the Fish-Men relax and enjoy themselves.

Arlong looked at the large sum of money in his hand, his eyes shining brightly. It was the first time he had seen so much money.

"Ha ha ha! Don't worry, Locke, I'll make sure they have a great time!" Saying so, Arlong excitedly led the group of Fish-Man warriors towards the Mermaid Café.

As one of the most famous locations on Fish-Man Island, it was well-known to the native fishermen and visiting sea pirates.

For Arlong and the impoverished Fishmen from Fish-Man Street, it was their first opportunity to spend lavishly there. Once Arlong and the others left, Locke turned his gaze to Shenzhen.

"Shenzhen, do you know where the historical text monument is in Sea Forest?"

"The historical text monument? I know where it is. Do you want to go see it?" Upon hearing Locke's question, Shenzhen promptly replied. Locke nodded.

"Yes, take me there. I have some ideas I want to test." With that, he let Shenzhen lead as they headed towards Sea Forest.

In the New World, at Mei'er Weiyou, the headquarters of the Golden Lion Pirates.

Dozens of various-sized pirate ships were docked at the harbour.

Tough-looking, tall pirate captains disembarked from the ships. These pirate captains were both male and female, tall and short, but regardless of their appearance, they exuded an aura of strength that made them untouchable.

If any Marine or reporter were present, they would undoubtedly be petrified, their bodies covered in cold sweat, overcome with fear.

After all, each pirate captain was a renowned figure in the New World. Each one had the power to destroy a city with a mere glance.

And among them, the most formidable had the power to eradicate an entire country single-handedly.

"What's got Shiki so anxious for us to return to the base? What's he planning? Is he going after Whitebeard or Roger?"

"Heh, Plank, spare us your pointless chatter. If Admiral Shiki wants us back, it's undoubtedly for an important reason. We need to follow his orders."

"Hmph! If we're going to war against Whitebeard and Roger, those bastards, I'd be more than willing to be on the front lines!"

At this moment, Mei'er Weiyou was bustling with people, incredibly lively.