"For example, protecting Fishman Island?" Liu Feng asked with interest.
Whitebeard nodded. "Yes, the troubled Fishman Island." His eyes were filled with emotion.
Liu Feng shook his head. "But do you know what happened?"
"After the Battle of Marineford, with the defeat of your Whitebeard Pirates, Fishman Island was taken over by Big Mom."
Whitebeard smiled bitterly. "What can be done about it?"
Liu Feng waved his hand. "No, that's not what I meant."
"I mean, simply declaring 'Fishman Island is protected' and having a pirate flag fly over the island isn't enough to safeguard the seas."
His expression gradually became serious and solemn.
"Blackbeard said, 'People's dreams will never end.'"
"In a way, what he said makes sense."
"But I think it's more accurate to say that human greed will never end."
"No matter how powerful you were back then, you are still just a group of pirates. You are not capable of protecting Fishman Island, let alone this ocean."
"Do you think that just by flying your pirate flag over Fishman Island, you can completely stop the poaching and trafficking of fishmen?"
Whitebeard shook his head helplessly.
"No!! It's just that their activities have become more covert and more difficult to guard against."
"But there is nothing we can do about it. We didn't have any extra troops to station on Fishman Island."
The situation in the New World at that time was very complicated.
The new Four Emperors, BIG MOM and Kaido, were both eyeing Whitebeard's title of Overlord of the Sea, knowing that he was the last barrier preventing them from becoming a pirate group.
Therefore, even the Whitebeard Pirates were struggling to cope with the various small actions of the two Four Emperors pirate groups.
Liu Feng smiled coldly.
"Yes, according to the historical intelligence data collected by our Navy, the poaching situation on Fishman Island has actually become more rampant after your Whitebeard Pirates announced asylum."
"Because the price of the fishman in the slave market has been pushed higher."
"The poachers have become more ruthless and fearless."
"But now, that has disappeared."
Whitebeard was stunned, and the corners of his mouth twitched involuntarily.
'This whole new world was practically under your control; what else could there be?'
There were now more than 10,000 elite NEO navy soldiers stationed on Fishman Island. Not to mention poachers; even some medium and large pirate groups find it difficult to get close to Fishman Island.
Most importantly, after Liu Feng unified the underground world of the new world, he completely ordered the Golden Emperor to terminate and cut off all slave trade.
Naturally, there was no kidnapping.
"So what you mean is that only your NEO Navy can protect the peace of this sea?"
Whitebeard smiled playfully.
Liu Feng smiled and said, "Maybe, maybe not. I can't say if the NEO Navy can truly bear such a heavy responsibility. But what I want to emphasize is this: Division and war only breed chaos, lawlessness, and darkness. Unification, on the other hand, is the only way to address the root of all these problems."
He paused for a moment before continuing, "Right now, the last obstacle in the New World is Wano Country. Once the Beasts Pirates are eradicated, the NEO Navy will be able to completely unify the New World."
"When that happens," he added, "there will be no more wars in these seas. Isn't that what you truly want?"
With that, he raised his hand and pointed to the land below.
"Look, over the years, you have continuously transported large amounts of treasure back to your hometown, but in the end, there has been no improvement at all."
"Poverty, war, disease, and disaster continue to befall this small island."
"It doesn't mean you didn't work hard enough; it just means you're too stupid."
Whitebeard's face darkened.
What nonsense is this brat saying!!
"This island is too poor to pay the Heavenly Gold and become a member of the World Government!"
He growled, as if he was unwilling and wanted to explain.
Liu Feng nodded and said:
"I know. But there is another way out for you now, isn't there?"
"NEO's new navy can help you protect the peace of this place forever."
"Now we control the shipping routes, trade, and buying and selling in the New World, and all the economic chains."
"I believe it won't be difficult to develop your hometown."
Whitebeard frowned, turned around, looked at Liu Feng deeply, and said in a deep voice:
"So you want me to believe you now?"
Liu Feng smiled easily.
"After all, even I don't really believe in myself."
"If you have to trust someone, then trust Zephyr."
"Although I am the fleet admiral of the NEO New Navy, it is Zephyr's will that the NEO New Navy bears."
Whitebeard slowly fell into deep thought. After a long silence, he suddenly spoke.
"I have to go see that purple-haired bastard first."
Liu Feng smiled and replied,
"You are most welcome."