Chapter 577: Is it delicious? I stole it
The island where Alabasta is located is called Saint Island, also known as Sun Island.
The fishmen liked the name as soon as they heard it. The island was as its name suggested, with plenty of sunshine. The fishmen riding camels enjoyed it very much, and the fishmen in the cars couldn't help but stick their heads out of the window.
If there was anything bad about it, it was that the wind and sand were quite strong, and the air was very dry. After walking in the desert for a while, the fish people who were enjoying the sunshine followed the suggestion and put on the robes specially prepared for them.
"It turns out that living under the sun also has such troubles..." The fish people said that they had learned a lot and some envied such troubles.
After entering the royal capital, the fishmen's unique appearance attracted the attention of passers-by. Since these people were traveling with the king, no one showed any fear or malice.
Moreover, a considerable number of people in the royal capital have seen Shark Chili, cat-eared beauties, various types of Ye Yan, fishmen, etc., but these are all small scenes.
This kind of atmosphere made the fish people feel a little comfortable. Many of them had secretly been to Shampoo Land, but they were always cautious when they got there.
Once they were discovered to be fishmen, they would immediately attract looks of disgust, fear, and greed. Walking openly on the streets of a human city like this was a first experience for everyone except Jinbe.
Princess Otohime tried even harder to control herself, fearing she would burst into tears. Because she could sense the strongest emotions in other people's hearts, she surprisingly didn't feel the slightest bit of disgust.
She now firmly believes that if one day the merpeople can coexist peacefully with humans, it will definitely start from this country.
I really want to thank Mr. Zhang Daye for bringing Princess Vivi to Fishman Island and introducing the country of Alabasta to them!
After returning to the palace, they naturally had to prepare a banquet to entertain the people from Fishman Island. While the banquet was being prepared, Cobra and Princess Otohime each brought a few subordinates to the conference room to discuss the situation in the two countries in detail and discuss areas for cooperation.
Zhang Da also went to the kitchen to discuss the banquet arrangements with Tilaguda. The main reason was that although the fish people could eat both meat and vegetables, the mermaids had certain dietary restrictions, so separate preparations needed to be made for them.
Tiragotta recorded everything one by one, and Zhang Da also added some personal suggestions, adding a few more dishes that Altria and other companions liked to eat.
Tilaguda said she saw through it but kept quiet. After all, she had hosted many banquets for the Amber Tour Group and had a rough idea of what these people liked and disliked. It was just something easy to do, so they just did it together.
When leaving the kitchen, Zhang Da picked up a cucumber and started chewing it. When he went out, he met Jinbei.
Both of them were stunned for a moment. Zhang Daye thought about it and broke the cucumber into two halves and gave half to Jinbei. Due to the height difference, Jinbei was obviously looking at Zhang Daye's face, but from Zhang Daye's perspective, it looked like he was staring at the cucumber in his hand, so Zhang Daye generously gave him half.
Just as Jinbei was about to say hello, he saw half a cucumber being handed to him. He took it blankly and managed to mumble, "Thank you."
Zhang Da, also crunching his cucumber, asked, "Why did you come out? Don't you need to attend the meeting?"
"I'm only here to act as a guard. The princess and her men will naturally be in charge of the communication and talks." Jinbei followed the local customs and took a bite of the cucumber, imitating Zhang Daya's example. He found it crisp and delicious, and couldn't help but praise it, "Delicious!"
"Is it delicious? I stole it."
"Cough cough cough..." Jinbei hit his chest a few times and almost choked to death on .
He asked in disbelief, "Stolen?"
Zhang Da also laughed: "No need to react so strongly, right? Don't worry, I just said it casually. I'm very familiar with the palace kitchen because I come here often."
You're not a cook, why are you always running into other people's kitchens? Jinbei couldn't help but complain, and finally said, "You have a really good relationship with the Alabasta royal family."
"It's okay. It's Weiwei's family, so there's no need to be polite." Zhang Da also asked, "How are you guys? What have you been busy with recently?"
"It's still the same. Occasionally I deal with some pirates who cause trouble, teach a lesson to the hooligans who learned bad things in the old Fishman Street, and occasionally I visit old man Whitebeard." Jinbei said with some gratitude. "After my father and you stayed on Fishman Island for a while last time, there are very few pirates who dare to cause trouble on the island."
“Also, since then, in addition to flying Dad’s flag, statues of Tom have become popular on the island.”
"Huh? Why?"
"Because of your flag and bow, everyone regards Tom as your symbol and mascot, so it's very popular. Also becoming hot-selling items are a folding stool, a knight's sword, and things like gongs..."
"..." Zhang Daye was in a very awkward mood. Why were they selling peripheral products now?
Who should I ask for copyright fees? Disney?
"This should be considered a good thing..." Zhang Da also changed the subject and asked, "How are Kemi and Shirahoshi?"
"I don't know much about Camie, but Princess Shirahoshi is growing very fast." Jinbei and Camie don't have much interaction, but he sees Princess Shirahoshi often and occasionally teaches her Fish-Man Karate.
When I say that the child is growing very fast, I mean it, because she is growing very fast in every sense, from her strength to her size.
"But she's probably sulking right now," Jinbei said. "Originally, when Princess Shirahoshi heard about coming to Vivi's country, she really wanted to come, but the king disagreed, insisting she wait until this meeting is successful."
"Ah, I understand." Zhang Da nodded. Shirahoshi's special circumstances meant Neptune wouldn't dare let her run away. Perhaps after Fishman Island and Alabasta had established some initial trust, he might bring her over.
As he spoke, Zhang Da took Jinbei around the palace, showing him where he could go in and which buildings it was best to keep a distance from.
When the guards in the palace heard Zhang Daye talking endlessly about the palace where he had been stationed all year round, they felt as complicated as when Zefa took Zhang Daye to the Naval Branch in Shampoo.
——Whose territory is this anyway? Why are you so skilled?
The two of them walked to the gate of the palace, and several small figures came running in from outside.
"Brother Tatsuya, I heard..." Vivi wanted to confirm whether there were guests coming to Fishman Island, but she had already confirmed it when she saw Jinbe.
She rushed over and hugged Jinbei's big belly: "Mr. Jinbei, long time no see!"
Jinbei said with a smile, "Princess Vivi, it's been a while since I last greeted you ."
I have to say that Jinbe's chubby appearance, his friendly attitude towards his friends, and his occasionally silly personality really make him popular with children.
This is why Vivi found Jinbe easy to get close to on Fishman Island .
Perona and Wendy had similar feelings, but one of them had a bit of an awkward personality, and the other was more reserved, so they didn't pounce on him exaggeratedly.
Misaka was next to Wendy and greeted her politely, "Nice to meet you. Please take care of me."
Misaka left in a hurry last time and didn't see Jinbe, so she said it was their first meeting.
Jinbei heard the princess mention this and asked, "Isn't this child the reason why you left in a hurry last time? How is the treatment going?"
