The Top Fishing
Chapter 489 - 226: Sell One Million

Chapter 489: Chapter 226: Sell One Million

Whether freshwater or marine, fish appear smaller underwater due to the refraction of the surface.

It was not until they had hauled the fish onto the boat that everyone realized just how large this Big Bluefin Tuna was. Dangling from the crane structure, the fish, from head to tail, was taller than the tallest captain by more than a head, making an adult like Lin Yang look like a child in front of it.

The live stream viewers had witnessed the entire process from the fish biting to it being pulled out of the water, sending the chat into complete chaos.

At that moment, the captain of the Water Ghost, Joseph, and the Japanese, Suzuki Jiro, also noticed the Bluefin catch on the Will. After finishing his work, Captain Harry confidently pulled out the transceiver.

"Joseph, do you still want to keep competing? Let me tell you some great news. Just now, my friend from China caught a Big Bluefin Tuna that’s at least 2.5 meters long and weighs at least 800 pounds, maybe even more. This is a real treasure, hahaha!"

Upon hearing the news from the transceiver, Joseph and Suzuki Jiro looked at each other.

When Suzuki Jiro heard the number ’800 pounds,’ his eyes nearly popped out.

Indeed, Suzuki Jiro was quite the figure. He owned two top-tier Japanese cuisine restaurants in Tokyo, famous for their premium quality Bluefin Tuna.

Two years ago, Suzuki Jiro had spent an amount equivalent to over a million RMB at a tuna auction for a Bluefin Tuna that weighed over 600 pounds, boosting his restaurant’s reputation significantly.

In the waters around Japan, a 600-pound Bluefin is already very rare, but in the United States and Canada, such a catch is merely considered uncommon.

The favorable conditions in these waters brought larger tunas, unusually big sizes, and Suzuki Jiro came every year to try his luck. However, whether due to bad luck or not, the largest tuna he had ever caught was just over 500 pounds and he had never caught anything close to 800 pounds.

Now, in a mere competition fueled by a spur to stake out territory, his opponent Lin Yang had managed to land one weighing over 800 pounds.

"Joseph, could you contact them and ask if they would consider selling the big fish? I can offer a high price," Suzuki Jiro asked in a whisper, regaining his composure quickly after the initial shock.

After listening, Joseph replied with a slight frown, "Since they dared to pull the fish onto the boat, they definitely have a fishing quota, which means, our earlier assumption was wrong. The fish we released wasn’t due to lack of quota but because it didn’t meet their expectations.

To buy it, we have to provide real cash, and such buying behavior is somewhat borderline under the law in the United States, not entirely legal. My advice is to reach a deal before the fishing boat docks; once docked, they need to declare and review, and it would be difficult to execute any transactions after that."

"As long as there’s a chance to buy, I’m in. Money isn’t a problem. The appearance of such a grand Bluefin in Tokyo would turn the whole circle upside down. Such exquisite tuna would be enough to host a professional Bluefin Tuna Tasting Event, and this tuna would be the star of the show!"

By purchasing the fish at sea, Suzuki Jiro could easily claim he had personally caught it.

The gimmick of a top-notch Golden Spearfish Master personally catching a big fish at sea would elevate the spectacle a notch higher than acquiring it through an auction.

Suzuki Jiro became more excited as he spoke, as if he had already seen fame, benefits, and profits rushing towards him.

What the employer wanted was a command to Joseph, who nodded, "I’ll try to communicate with them, but I can’t guarantee they’ll sell. You know, sometimes Chinese people don’t play by conventional rules."

"Please do!" Suzuki Jiro even used polite language in his excitement.

Soon, Joseph’s voice came through Captain Harry’s speaker, "Congratulations on catching such a fine Bluefin, we concede."

Upon hearing Joseph admit defeat so readily, the captain was slightly taken aback. The captain of the Water Ghost was not one to admit defeat so easily and wouldn’t have been surprised if the other team had denied their loss.

Before Harry could respond, Joseph continued, "Besides offering congratulations and conceding, I have a small request, hoping your Chinese angler would consider it.

Mr. Suzuki would like to discuss purchasing this exceptional Bluefin at a price higher than the specialized fish companies on shore would offer. After all, transporting the fish back to China involves many complexities, including various procedures, inspections, time, and costs. I hope you will consider it."

"Buy the fish?" Captain Harry’s tone grew serious.

In fact, buying someone else’s catch at sea occurs almost every year. As long as no paperwork or records have been filed ashore, there’s room for negotiation about the fish’s ownership.

This activity is borderline, but as long as the parties agree, it’s rarely detected.

"Yes, I hope you can facilitate that. Mr. Suzuki promises an additional commission if the deal goes through," Joseph pressed.

"I’ll try, but I can’t guarantee success!"

"Great!"

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Soon after the conversation ended, Captain Harry waved over Zhang Lin into the cabin and briefly explained the other party’s request.