Due to differences in species, the coral polyps were greatly affected. Originally, these coral polyps lived in the coral reefs on the seabed. Through expansive growth, these corals reached the surface of the sea, forming such widespread submerged reefs.
This problem was not isolated to just one area; it was occurring at many intersections of sea currents. Using some violent means, they dealt with the coral reefs beneath the Genesis. But when they returned to Wano Country, they found that the problem was more extensive.
Because the coral reefs outside Mogura Port were also affected. This incident occurred when Arceus traveled to the West Blue. At this moment, the Squirtle Squad was outside, cooperating with the pirates to deal with these wildly growing corals.
As is well known, the work of the firefighting squad is not only about extinguishing fires, carrying out rescue operations, unlocking doors to save people, catching snakes, or capturing bees. These seemingly unrelated tasks all involve the presence of the firefighting squad.
Although the Squirtle Squad is different from human firefighters, some tasks still cannot be done without them. Dealing with hornet nests is not difficult for them; a water curtain formed by several Squirtle is not something ordinary hornets can break through.
Squirtle’s assistance is also required for the coral removal operation. The enormous sea currents originate from Wano Country, and the current coral problem has only appeared in this area. Mogura Port serves as a crucial gateway for entering and leaving Wano Country.
Moreover, the total number of Beasts Pirates has long exceeded ten thousand, and there is more than one ship stationed in Wano Country. Not all ships are built like the flagship Genesis or the Beasts Pirates’ main ship.
The hulls of these two ships were made of the sturdy Treasure Tree Adam, so they only ran aground. But if it is an ordinary pirate ship, they might have become a shipwreck. To ensure unhindered navigation, clearing the coral became very crucial.
Now, a group of pirates wearing diving suits was clearing the coral with the help of Squirtle. Since the turbulent sea current weakens the power of Water Gun underwater, and the corals have evolved in such an environment, they already possess a certain resistance to sea currents’ erosion.
If it weren’t for the enormous sea currents causing these mutations, under such sea currents, coral reefs would never form. Therefore, human assistance is needed for removing them, but relying solely on manpower, they cannot maintain stability in the sea currents.
Even if they wear diving suits, they will be quickly washed away by the sea currents.
Jack, however, can anchor himself to the seabed with the help of his Fish-Men identity and Copperajah’s weight. Yet, his efficiency in handling it alone is insufficient. Just as he finished clearing a few areas, the corals that were cleared first might reappear again.
The species of these corals is completely different from those in normal waters. In order to handle the sea currents here, they have evolved special abilities.
Ordinary coral polyps take a long time to slowly evolve into coral reefs, but the species of these coral polyps only need a few days to form huge clusters of corals through secretions, and it won’t take long for them to harden into coral reefs.
So with the assistance of Squirtle, a coral cleaning team appeared in the nearby waters. However, judging from the fact that the Genesis hit a reef nearby, it can be seen that their efficiency was not high.
Whether it’s the nightmare legend of the West Blue or the spreading corals nearby, it ultimately has to do with what Arceus created.
But when Arceus returned to Onigashima, what he saw was Shayna blaming herself. In her eyes, letting Arceus’ ship hit a reef was clearly her own dereliction of duty.
“It’s okay, Shayna, this is not your fault. Professional matters should be handled by professional people. Cleaning corals is still a bit difficult for Squirtle.”
Manual removal is relatively time-consuming, so it is time to start biological control, which is a method of suppressing or eliminating harmful organisms by using beneficial organisms or other organisms.
Of course, saying that they are harmful organisms is determined by human subjective will. These wildly growing corals, without natural predators, have already jeopardized the safety of nearby shipping routes. So, to the Beasts Pirates, they have become “pests.”
Moreover, what the Beasts Pirates need to eliminate isn’t just these coral polyps, but rather, they need to deal with the coral reefs themselves, which essentially aren’t much different from rocks.
However, Pokémon diversity happens to include Pokémon that feed on coral.
Brutal Star Pokémon-Mareanie。
In the world of Pokémon, there exists a food chain. Bounsweet, which had already been created, is the favorite food of Bird Pokémon, while Mareanie is the natural enemy of Corsola.
The corals growing above their heads are Mareanie’s favorite food, except in the Galar Region. There, due to regional factors, Corsola has evolved into a different type Corsola, so Mareanie there doesn’t like to eat them.
Mareanie may appear as just a strange creature with long trailing hair, but those aren’t hair; they’re Mareanie’s tentacles, filled with poisonous spines used for hunting.
Each Mareanie has ten tentacles with poison spines, with the one in the front being particularly small. It hides itself under its tentacles, revealing its face, where three fangs can be seen.
Although Corsola’s coral is their favorite food, they also like to eat ordinary corals, let alone these corals that have changed due to the enormous sea currents. Arceus believes that Mareanie will definitely like these corals.
“Mareanieee~ Mareanieee~”
A group of Mareanie standing on the ground does appear somewhat terrifying, but they are social creatures and get along quite harmoniously with each other.
In the Pokémon world, the coral branches of Corsola are the finest raw materials for craftsmen. Coral craftsmen dislike creatures like Mareanie, but in this area where corals are proliferating, they are only welcomed.
From now on, the nearby coral areas will probably become the dining hall for Mareanie. According to estimates of their appetite, these numbers of Mareanie can roughly establish a dynamic equilibrium with these corals.
As the scale of these corals spreads, Mareanie will also increase their numbers through reproduction, adding another link to the food chain.
Mareanie also possesses strong self-defense capabilities. If it’s anywhere but the head, even if it’s cut into pieces, it can regenerate as long as the head, protected by its tentacles, remains intact. Regardless of the severity of external injuries, as long as they sleep overnight, they can fully recover.
Moreover, they are Water and Poison-type Pokémon, and both the poisonous spines on their heads and tentacles can cause tremendous pain to enemies.
If one were to be stung by its spines, they would first feel numbness, followed by unbearable itching, making them feel like scratching their skin to shreds.
Not everyone can withstand poison every day like James from Team Rocket without any major consequences. For example, at this moment, the victim Queen has already appeared.
Chapter 515 Mareanie’s Biological Control Project
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