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So simple?
Arlong's face filled with delight upon hearing the question. Without hesitation, he rushed to answer before anyone else.
"Answer: Eight years ago, after we arrived here, we first occupied Cocoyasi Village and imposed protection fees on the humans. Adults paid 200,000 berries, while children paid 100,000 berries. If they couldn't afford the fees, we killed them."
A malicious smile spread across Arlong's face as he intentionally directed his gaze at Nami, poking at her painful memories to retaliate for her refusal to hand over the Physical Enhancing Potion earlier.
"Nami's mother, in particular, couldn't pay the protection fees for those two brats. She relied on her previous affiliation with the Marines and foolishly tried to resist. I promptly killed her."
"In response, this brat joined my pirate crew—the one who killed her mother—to protect the villagers. She even made a deal with me, promising to buy the freedom of Cocoyasi Village for one billion berries."
"Of course, it was all a lie, a deception to fool this brat. How could I let go of such a talented navigator? Little did I expect that she actually believed it and naively attempted to raise the money. I knew where she hid her money all along, and I watched as she struggled to gather more. Haha..."
"Afterward, I expanded my control to nearby villages and towns, bringing over twenty villages within my sphere of influence. If anyone in a village couldn't pay the protection fees, we killed everyone."
"I collected all that money to build my Arlong Empire in the East Blue. Sooner or later, I will conquer the world and turn humans into my slaves. Only Fish-Men are the most superior race in this world!"
"Do you find this answer sufficient, or shall I continue?" Arlong recounted his actions as though he was cherishing precious memories, devoid of any guilt.
To him, humans were all enemies, and they became targets for his revenge. He desired to spread this story far and wide, venting the anger and pain that had accumulated within him over the years.
He had long held onto these words, and now, with the opportunity to speak them in front of all humans worldwide, he couldn't help but feel an immense satisfaction.
Feel angry!
Feel fearful!
I will return all the anger and pain I have experienced back to you.
Just wait . Once I obtain the Physical Enhancing Potion, I will show you the true power of Fish-Men!
Arlong had no trace of fear. After killing all the humans before him, he would retreat to the sea where no one could catch him. From there, he would continue launching relentless attacks against humans, ensuring they lived in constant fear.
Arlong's words instantly infuriated all the viewers watching the live broadcast worldwide.
How could an individual do such things?
Even the most despicable scum wouldn't be capable of such acts.
Countless people condemned Arlong, wishing they could kill him on the spot in the heat of the livestream.
They had witnessed pirates committing evil deeds before, but what Arlong had done surpassed their imagination and crossed their limits of tolerance.
Apart from Roger, it was the first time so many people collectively despised a single pirate!
Arlong had even surpassed Red-Haired Shanks, the most detested pirate of the present, who had previously taken the top spot due to his involvement in Luffy's kidnapping and his path to becoming a pirate.
Amidst the anger, more people were left wondering.
Why was Arlong able to reign and dominate this place for such a long time, a full eight years? Did the Marines not notice?
Why did they turn a blind eye to Arlong's pirate crew wreaking havoc here for eight long years?
What exactly was the Marine Headquarters doing?
In the Marine Headquarters, the faces of figures like Akainu turned dark as if water was dripping from them.
"Why was I not informed that Arlong's pirate crew had been committing atrocities in this place for eight years?"
What on earth were the local Marine branches doing?
The headquarters sends so much salary there every year. Are they all just a bunch of useless individuals?!
"Brannew, find out who is in charge of the branch in this area. They must be held accountable!" roared Sengoku, his face filled with anger.
The reputation of the Marines had been completely tarnished. The East Blue was not a place like the Grand Line, where monsters gathered. The fact that such events could occur here was beyond Sengoku's imagination.
He had to remove the colonel in charge of this branch from his position!
Brannew pointed to Captain Nezumi, who was appearing on the livestream. "The 16th branch is responsible for the area including Cocoyasi Village, and Captain Nezumi is in charge."
"Him?!" Sengoku looked up at Captain Nezumi on the screen. "Contact him immediately after the quiz is over! I want to know how he has been handling the 16th branch!"
Sengoku suppressed his anger and continued, "Furthermore, issue an immediate order to capture Arlong's pirate crew. We cannot let them escape under any circumstances. We must be accountable to the public!"
Arlong had truly incurred the wrath of the masses by speaking such words in front of the world's population.
If the Marines failed to capture Arlong and his crew this time and bring them to justice, their reputation would be flushed down the toilet, like a toilet brush vigorously scrubbing away the filth. The credibility of the Marines would be completely destroyed.
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