Chapter 490 The direction of investigation! (Two in one)

Zeffer's identity is not ordinary. He is not only the former admiral of the Marine Headquarters, but also the chief instructor of the Navy who once taught Tsugokuni Yoriichi.

Jinbei had to take the other party seriously, both in terms of identity and personal strength.

If it was another soldier from the Navy Headquarters who came to Fishman Island today, he would most likely warn the other party and then expel him from Fishman Island.

Under the leadership of Jinbei and a group of fishman navy, Zeeffer's warship sailed towards the harbor of Fishman Island. There are quite a few ships traveling to and from Fishman Island. Since King Neptune opened up the country's trade, more than a dozen ships have arrived at the harbor from the Sabaody Archipelago every day.

This does not count the unlucky and weak fleets that were lost in the sea.

However, among the many ships traveling to and from Fishman Island, warships from the Navy Headquarters are quite rare. Therefore, when Zeeffer's warship entered the port under guidance, it immediately attracted the attention of many people.

The forces at the Fishman Wharf are complicated. This is the place with the most foreign population. In addition to tourists and vendors, there are also many disguised pirates.

The large number of foreign populations also brings huge business opportunities to this area. The fishmen are no less intelligent than humans. After years of development, Fishman Island has developed a distinctive small town around the official wharf.

There are many shops in the town, and a variety of special products are also dazzling. On both sides of the street, the most popular ones are actually mermaid cafes and mermaid bars.

The people on this island also know what items those foreign humans are most eager to consume.

This place has become an important port for communication between humans and fishmen.

Zefa's warship entered the port, and the young navy on the deck looked at the scene of harmonious coexistence of humans and fishmen in the town, and couldn't help but exclaimed.

Such a scene is the first time that these humans who have never been to Fishman Island have seen it.

Zefa was also shocked by the prosperous scene in front of him. His impression of Fishman Island still remained in the information before the disaster.

Fishman Island is isolated from the world. Normally, this island is limited by natural resources and technological development, and it is normal for the living standard to remain at the level of hundreds of years ago.

But now, the development of this port town is basically the same as that of human towns on land. With the synchronization of technology, Fishman Island has also developed many characteristic industries.

Looking around the various houses built by colorful corals on the streets, Zefa was a little confused for a while. Fishman Island really looks like a country in a dream.

But soon, Zefa's face sank.

"What is hidden in such a country?"

"Why did that corpse appear in the waters of the Sabaody Archipelago?"

None of Zefa's navy got off the ship. Zefa didn't want to cause any trouble for himself and his students, so he didn't act rashly.

Jinbei had already gone to ask for a reply from the upper level. Zefa was very confident in his reputation and the high-level people like Tsugikoku Yoshiichi. He knew that there was a high probability that he and his people could go to the island openly.

It was precisely because of this idea that Zefa didn't mind waiting a little longer on the ship.

While he was browsing the prosperous scene of the port town, a team of fishmen navy boarded a merchant ship on the side of the warship. After the green-skinned fishmen who led the fishmen navy had a brief negotiation with the ship owner, Zefa saw the crew on the ship cheering. After the fishmen navy left, the merchant ship owner called the crew to get off the ship.

"Does the new navy have a review of foreign ships?"

"In this case, it may be difficult to take mermaids away from Fishman Island openly."

After entering the port town of Fishman Island, Zefa did not forget why they came to Fishman Island while touring the street scene.

Although the information he obtained was very limited, from these fragmented information, Zefa gradually clarified his investigation direction.

The identity of the fishmen is a very good breakthrough. In this world, there are only two places where fishmen live, Wan Guo, Fishman Island, and Lidchiled Island in the new world.

Of course, in addition to the main gathering places of fishmen and mermaids, there may be scattered fishmen living in other places, but it is always right to start from these places.

The first thing to be determined is whether the mermaid "flowed out" from Fishman Island. A few decades ago, there were actually cases where mermaids or fishmen who were curious about the human world went to Shampoo and were discovered and captured as slaves by humans.

But before coming to Fishman Island, Zefa had learned about the intelligence of the branch and had not heard of similar news.

If the mermaid really walked out of Fishman Island, then this matter might become troublesome!

Zefa stood at the bow, with his hands behind his chest, thinking quietly, and his fingers gently patting his arms. On the deck, Luffy was attracted by the colorful buildings on the street, and he was happily having fun on the deck, looking here and there.

And the crew on the deck seemed to have forgotten what their purpose was in coming to Fishman Island, and they were all attracted by the unique scenery of Fishman Island.

Some young people even couldn't control their image, staring blankly at the mermaid girl soliciting customers in front of a fish-man cafe somewhere on the street.

"A bunch of idiots." Zefa didn't scold these young crew members when he saw this scene. He just rubbed his head and cursed softly, showing quite tolerance.

Young people, this is normal.

While Zefa and others were waiting quietly at the port, Jinbei successfully contacted Yixiao, and then reported to Yixiao about Zefa's visit to Fish-Man Island, and also mentioned that there was a highly decomposed mermaid corpse on Zefa's ship.

Speculating Zefa's intention to come to Fish-Man Island.

Jinbei was unwilling to believe that a high-ranking naval officer like Zefa came to Fish-Man Island this time just to "trace the cause of death of a mermaid". In Jinbei's opinion, this might be a cover, an excuse for the navy to come to Fish-Man Island.

It was just his guess, but Yixiao didn't take it to heart.

Jinbei didn't know Zefa, but Yixiao, who had worked in Marinford for a period of time, knew Zefa very well.

This "General Who Does Not Kill" is tolerant of pirates and will not do anything to endanger the safety of Fishman Island, not to mention that Fishman Island is nominally a member of the World Government.

Jinbei's worries are completely unnecessary.

"Let them go to the island and keep a close eye on them."

"If the other party's purpose is to investigate the case, cooperate."

Yixiao's answer was decisive.

After receiving Yixiao's order, Jinbei immediately went to the port, boarded Zefa's warship and informed Zefa of the approval from above.

"Mr. Zephyr, the headquarters has approved your going to the island."

"But before you and your subordinates go to the island, I think I still need to remind you that this place is different from the land. Please restrain your subordinates. If you encounter any trouble, I hope you can notify me as soon as possible and I will come forward to coordinate."

"By the way, regarding your purpose of coming to Fishman Island, the higher-ups also instructed me to cooperate with your actions."

"If necessary, you can also share the information you have mastered with our new navy."

"Before you get off the ship, according to the rules, we need to conduct a safety inspection of your ship."

When facing Zephyr, Jinbei, the head of the base, was very polite, but behind this politeness, his words were a bit offensive.

Search the ships of the Marine Headquarters? !

How can such a thing be agreed to? !

Sure enough, when Jinbei finished speaking, some young students on the deck suddenly changed their color. They are the elite of the headquarters, and they have never suffered such treatment when they go to sea. Fishman Island is a member of the World Government. Which member dares to search the ship of the Navy Headquarters? !

What's more, Jinbei is just a wanted criminal!

"Search our ship? How dare you!"

"Who are you to say such things to us? What qualifications do you have to search our ship? Fishman Island is a member of the World Government. Our navy can come whenever they want. Teacher Zefa gave you a favor, but you are still taking advantage of him?"

A group of naval cadets gathered around and denounced Jinbei without waiting for Zefa to speak.

Jinbei was alone, surrounded by a group of navy officers, but he didn't show any panic. He just looked at Zefa calmly and explained, "Mr. Zefa, I don't mean anything to you."

"This is the rule. Even if the ships of various countries come, they must be inspected."

"Mr. Yuichiro Tsugukuni said that we should try our best to avoid "exceptions" in our new navy. Once there are too many exceptions, there will be more loopholes. What can restrain people is often the system, not other things."

"To be honest, Fishman Island has been troubled by the disappearance of citizens in recent years. This is also a last resort."

"Please understand."

Jinbei is a smart man. When he saw the mermaid corpse on Zefa's ship, he actually guessed in his heart whether the corpse might be related to the disappearance of Fishman Island in recent years.

And he also understood why Yixiao issued the order to "cooperate with Zefa".

I'm afraid Yixiao has also guessed that the two may be related. The corpse on Zefa's ship may be a breakthrough in the disappearance of Fishman Island.

"Disappearance incident?!"

Zeffa easily grasped the key point from Jinbei's words. The two looked at each other and a tacit understanding was born in their hearts.

"Okay!" Without any hesitation, Zefa nodded and agreed directly. His decisive answer also made Jinbei's eyes light up.

Searching the ship was actually just a test of the purpose of Zefa and his people. Seeing that the other party agreed so decisively, Jinbei's trust in Zefa was also much stronger.

"Thank you for your cooperation."

Jinbei didn't waste any words and directly sent a message to a team of navy stationed in the port using Den Den Mushi. Not long after, the two teams of fish-man navy gathered on the ship and then entered the cabin of the warship for a search.

Zeffa's ship was a training ship. There was nothing very "confidential" on the warship. Although there were many guns and cannons, they were not "contraband".

After all, it is impossible to sail on this sea without weapons. The new navy is also more tolerant of this control.

This time, the search went as smoothly as if it was just a pretense. Even the bodies on the deck were ignored by the fishmen who were searching. After searching the cabin, they returned to the deck and reported to Jinbei.

After the search, Jinbei waved to his subordinates, signaling them to leave.

"In this case, your investigation is over, right?"

Seeing that the other party had finished searching the ship, Zefa asked with a smile.

Jinbei nodded, looked around at the new navy around Zefa, looked down at the bag of bodies on the ground, and whispered: "Mr. Zefa, can I have a word with you?"

Seeing Jinbei's look, Zefa smiled slightly, but there was a hint of vigilance in his eyes.

Jinbei trusted Zefa, but Zefa didn't trust Jinbei at all.

The disappearance case of Fishman Island!

"Does Major General Jinbei have any advice?"

Zeff approached Jinbei and asked with a smile.

Jinbei lowered his voice and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Zefa, how did you get this body? Can you tell us?"

"I suspect this matter is related to the disappearance case on the island"

"Can the body be handed over to our new navy?"

Hearing Jinbei's words, Zefa remained calm and shook his head slightly: "The body was picked up by the navy around the Sabaody Archipelago."

"It is impossible to hand it over to your new navy. However, if you want to investigate, you can take photos for archival comparison."

"Since the spirit of the deceased has given herself to me, then I will take responsibility for her death!"

Zeff refused decisively. After hearing what Zefa said, Jinbei looked at Zefa deeply after a little thought and nodded.

"I will send someone to take pictures later. This is my Den Den Mushi. If there is anything, it is best to discuss it with our new navy."

"By the way, the Red Hair Pirates are on the island."

"You are the navy, it would be better to avoid contact with them."

Before leaving, Jinbei did not forget to remind Zefa about the information about the Red Hair Pirates. After learning the news, Zephyr just nodded with a smile. The Red Hair Pirates are the Seven Warlords of the Sea and have no direct conflict with their Navy Headquarters.

As Jinbei left, Zephyr immediately called his crew and began to assign tasks.

Leave someone to watch the ship, inspect the ship, and replenish supplies; go to the island to collect intelligence and investigate the disappearance mentioned by Jinbei; investigate the identity and life experience of the deceased; explore the most chaotic places on the island.

These things are what Zephyr is most concerned about after he went to the island.

After making arrangements, a group of navy finally got off the warship, and Luffy finally got out of the cage like a young bird, and rushed to the shops on the street with great interest.

"Let's go to Ryugu Castle. There are some things that require the help of the king here to investigate."

"If the deceased is not a native of Fishman Island, there is no way to continue to investigate this matter."

While walking towards the direction of Ryugu Castle, Zephyr explained to the young people such as Ace and Sabo who followed closely beside him. At the same time, taking this opportunity, he also shared his ideas for investigating the case.

The disappearance case of Fishman Island may be related to the deceased, and collecting intelligence in this regard may be useful; the identity of the deceased is very important, which will directly affect whether the case can be investigated further; as for investigating the chaotic area of ​​Fishman Island, if the identity of the mermaid is confirmed to be from Fishman Island, this kind of vicious case is often related to such a place.

In addition to these superficial clues, the open forces of Fishman Island - Ryugu Castle and the new navy.

If the deceased really came from Fishman Island, then these two will also become his suspects.

Although it has been a long time since he left the front line, Zefa is not unfamiliar!

The navy in white uniforms walked towards Ryugu Castle in a mighty manner. The appearance of Zefa and others also quickly caused a commotion on the island.

King Neptune got the news early. Although he didn't know why the people from the Navy Headquarters came to Fishman Island, he learned that there was no conflict between the two forces of Zefa and Jinbei, and he immediately set up a guard of honor to welcome the arrival of Zefa and others.

And not long after Zefa and his party arrived on the island, a warship entered the port under the guidance of the Fishman Navy.

The color scheme of this warship is very different from that of Zefa's warship. The surface is not green, but dark blue ocean camouflage. A golden phoenix flag is hung on the bow of the warship.