The group, led by Nami, walked towards Arlong Park.
It was also the headquarters of the Arlong Pirates.
Meanwhile, Arlong in the park also learned about Yanshao (Salt Grill)'s situation.
After all, not having contact for such a long time definitely meant something was amiss.
"Did those two guys go off somewhere to fool around again??"
Arlong looked at the subordinate in front of him indifferently.
Such things had not happened before.
"It's not like that."
Immediately, Kuroobi, one of the three major executives of the Arlong Pirates, said decisively.
"It seems another Pirate Crew broke into the sea area guarded by Yanshao (Salt Grill) and his companion."
"Their disappearance should be related to those people."
"Hmm?? Another Pirate Crew??"
Upon hearing this, Arlong's expression turned somewhat ugly.
His already ferocious face became even more menacing.
"Presumably, they are just some fools who don't know their place."
Arlong appeared indifferent.
In the past, some Pirate Crews had heard that there were Fishmen here and came to this place.
But weren't they all taken care of by them?
This time, it was clearly a similar situation.
It was just that Yanshao (Salt Grill) and his companion were momentarily careless and fell for their trick.
"Kuroobi, take Moo-Moo and go there. Let those bastards know our power."
"Don't be polite with them at all; kill them all for me!"
"Daring to cause trouble on my territory, they're seeking death!"
"Understood!!"
Kuroobi immediately accepted the order and left.
He was already skilled at handling such matters.
And after Kuroobi left, Arlong immediately changed his expression.
He looked at the man in front of him with a fawning expression.
"Hahahaha, Captain Nezumi, some clueless fellows, you must be laughing at me—"
At this moment, the person sitting in front of him was none other than Captain Nezumi.
That human with a rat-like face.
One look at him made one feel nauseous.
"It's alright, this isn't the first or second time this has happened."
Captain Nezumi expressed his indifference.
In his eyes, wasn't Arlong in front of him also that kind of person?
However,
When he saw the open box filled with Berries in front of him, he had already thrown all of it to the back of his mind.
After all, no one would turn down money.
Captain Nezumi gestured with his hand.
The two Marine Soldiers behind him instinctively stepped forward, and then each closed a box and took it into their hands.
Seeing this, Arlong not only wasn't angry but instead showed joy.
Only this way could their cooperation continue.
Only then could he continue to lord it over this place without being controlled by the Marine.
"Captain Nezumi, as long as the two of us can continue to cooperate, this entire sea area will be our dominion!"
Arlong stood up, spread his arms, and laughed loudly.
He had been able to live in peace here for so many years, all thanks to Captain Nezumi.
Of course, he had also paid a great price for the arrangements.
But all of it was worth it.
"Hahaha, don't worry, we will always cooperate."
Captain Nezumi stroked his beard.
A glint flashed in his eyes.
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