Chapter 369 Basque Choate

In the dim underwater passage of Fishman Island, Basque Jot stumbled forward, each step seeming difficult and heavy.

His chest was stained red with blood, which dripped onto the ground along his tattered clothes, splashing tiny blood flowers, as if telling of the fierce battle he had just experienced.

That drunken face was twisted with pain and anger, and his tightly furrowed brows seemed to depict his inner unwillingness and resentment.

"Damn the navy, they actually attacked indiscriminately."

Basque Choate gritted his teeth, his voice full of pain and anger.

He pressed his hand tightly against the wound on his chest, trying to stop the blood from flowing out, but the wound was so deep that it seemed to take his life away.

As one of the cadres of the 'Sacred Society', he never thought that he would encounter such a setback on Fishman Island.

This great general under Blackbeard has always been known for his ferocity and strength. The fact that he can hold a seat in the 'Holy Salvation Society' is enough to show his strength. But now he appears in this underwater world in a miserable state.

He took a big gulp of wine, trying to ease the pain and anger, but the burning sensation only made him more awake, so awake that he could feel every inch of his skin twitching in pain.

His huge hip flask was almost empty, with only his huge sausage nose standing out in the light.

The smell of alcohol and blood mixed together and permeated the air around him, making him look both funny and scary.

Just as Basque Choate was still cursing under his breath, the sound of light and anxious footsteps broke the dull air.

Princess Otohime hurried over, and when she saw the stranger covered in blood, her heart was filled with worry.

Although she did not know Basque Choate's identity, her kind nature moved her to step forward and try to help the injured outsider.

"Are you okay?"

Princess Otohime's voice was gentle and caring, her aquamarine eyes sparkling with genuine concern.

But she also kept a safe distance from the other party, and if there was any danger she could use her Observation Haki to sense it in advance.

Basque Jot's body trembled slightly. The beautiful Princess of Fishman Island and her kindness in front of him made his nerves, which were tense due to anger, relax a little.

He looked up at Otohime, with a complex emotion in his eyes. As a pirate who had experienced countless bloody storms, he had long been accustomed to the cold and ruthless world, but the care in front of him made him feel a little at a loss.

But it's still hard to hide the greed in his eyes.

"Hey, don't pretend to be a good person." Basque Jot's voice was hoarse, with a bit of indifference and defensiveness, "You should be Princess Otohime of Fishman Island. Don't expect to get any benefits from me."

He grinned, revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth, with a hint of ill intention, but he also knew that he was now in the other party's territory and it was not good to go too far.

But Princess Otohime was not frightened by his words. Although she could sense his inner thoughts, she still looked at him gently and said softly:

"This is Fishman Island. No matter where you come from, as long as you need it, we will do our best to help you."

Her voice was like a clear spring, flowing slowly on the manic heart of Basque Choate.

Basque Jot's gaze rested briefly on Otohime's face. There seemed to be no malice in those bright eyes, only sincere concern.

He felt his heart beating even more heavily, and the kindness from the stranger made him almost forget for a moment that he was a ruthless pirate.

"Damn it," Basque Choate cursed under his breath, but there was less hostility in his voice.

He lowered his head and stopped looking at Otohime, as if trying to hide the subtle hesitation in his heart.

Princess Otohime sighed softly, then signaled the fishman servants behind her to come forward and prepare to treat Basque Jot's wounds.

She knew that the injured man in front of her might be a dangerous enemy, but she also understood that every life deserved to be saved.

No matter who he was or where he came from, she would not stand idly by.

With Princess Otohime's gentle insistence, Basque Joth finally gave up refusing.

Although he was still full of distrust and vigilance deep in his heart, he was powerless to resist this warm care at this moment.

The night on Fishman Island gradually deepened, and the air was filled with a calm and complex atmosphere. Basque Jot's anger and anxiety gradually faded away in this care.

Basque Jot accepted Princess Otohime's help on the surface. Although he still maintained an expression of indifference and disdain on his face, he had other plans in his heart.

There was a sinister gleam in his cloudy eyes, and he was secretly planning his future plans.

At this moment, he was seriously injured, his movements and strength were greatly reduced, and he was temporarily unable to carry out any conspiracy, but he knew that once his body recovered, these kind mermaids would become his next prey.

"When I recover from my wounds," Basque Choate thought maliciously, "none of these beautiful fishmen and mermen will escape."

He had already imagined how to capture these creatures and make them his slaves.

Deep in his heart surged an irrepressible greed and malice, longing to grasp the lives of these aliens in his hands and use them as tools for his revenge and expansion of power.

Princess Otohime was observing Basque Jot carefully from the side, her brows slightly furrowed, and she felt a little uneasy in her heart.

As one of the leaders of Fishman Island, she is particularly sensitive to other people's emotions.

She could feel the other party's malice even without using her Observation Haki.

Although the pirate in front of her seemed to accept the help, his dark inner world could not escape her perception.

She could feel that this man's heart was full of malice and calculation. If he recovered, he would definitely pose a threat to the mermaids on the island.

Princess Otohime was secretly weighing her next strategy in her mind.

She has always been committed to easing the relationship between fishmen, pirates and humans, trying to bridge the rift between the two sides through peace and understanding.

However, she would never put the island's residents in danger.

She is deeply concerned about the arrival of Basque Choate, and must find a balance between helping him recover and ensuring the safety of the island.

"This world is so full of contradictions," Princess Otohime sighed in her heart.

The distance between Fishman Island and Sabaody Archipelago is too close, which makes the residents of the island often face the threat of pirates.

Due to the atrocities committed by these pirates, the relationship between Fishman Island and the human world has become increasingly tense, and the gap between them has become increasingly deeper.

Although she has been trying hard to change this situation, the complexity and cruelty of reality make her feel powerless.

After thinking for a moment, Princess Otohime decided to take more cautious action.

She knew that she could not completely solve the current predicament by her own strength and had to seek more help and guidance.

"It seems necessary to go find Xia Li," Princess Otohime decided secretly in her heart.

Xiali is the most intelligent and foresighted being on Fishman Island, and can often foresee future trends.

She must discuss countermeasures with Charlie to ensure the safety of Fishman Island, especially now that this dangerous pirate is lurking in their midst.

Princess Otohime's gaze lingered on Basque Jot for a moment, then she nodded slightly, signaling the servants to continue treating him.

But she had already made up her mind that she would never let the future of Fishman Island be threatened by this dangerous pirate.

She needed to plan ahead and prepare for the storm that might come.

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