Hive Arrangements

"We're leaving."

After a brief conversation, Cifer reopened the spatial passage.

"Father! Brother! And Jinbe! I'm going to the ocean above!"

Following behind Cifer, Shirahoshi waved goodbye to them, her pink hair fluttering wildly.

"Remember to take good care of yourself~ And also..."

After all, it was the first time his daughter had left him, Neptune couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness in his eyes as he shouted loudly.

However, before he could finish speaking, the shattered space closed, and Shirahoshi's figure completely disappeared from everyone's sight.

"Honestly... Shirahoshi is Isshin with going to sea..."

Neptune wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes. The dignified king of Fish-Man Island was now pouting like a sulking child.

"But... is it really alright, Your Majesty? The World Government will eventually notice Princess Shirahoshi's identity. What if the world finds out she's the princess of Fish-Man Island..."

The Left Minister knew that it might be hindsight to say this now, but he was still worried about the future of Fish-Man Island.

When Queen Otohime was still alive, she worked very hard to find ways to promote relations between the Fish-Man Island race and humans.

Fish-Man Island joining the World Government and Jinbe becoming Shichibukai were both efforts toward this path.

But at this moment, their princess becomes an accomplice of the world's most terrifying criminal.

Once this gets out, what will people around the world think of Fish-Man Island?

"That's the path Shirahoshi wants to take. We just need to watch her from behind."

Neptune was still looking at the spot where his daughter had disappeared. He had already considered what the Left Minister had mentioned.

But so what?

My own daughter, she may be young, but she is not ignorant.

During that year, she also learned about the above-mentioned matters through Jinbe.

She knew exactly what she was doing, but even so, she was willing to entrust everything to that man.

What does Neptune have to worry about?

The worst outcome would be that everything the princess had done would be back to square one.

The World Government's protection of Fish-Man Island was essentially unnecessary.

The world's view of Fish-Man Island hasn't improved much over the years.

He was more convinced that Cifer and his group would lead Fish-Man Island out of those strange looks.

"This is our future home!"

Space shattered, and they landed on the Las Noches.

Even after everything they've been through, Nolan and Chopper are still running around like little kids.

"It feels so deserted."

Standing inside the main hall, apart from the throne standing tall in the center, there were only some pillars around. After looking around, Robin couldn't help but sigh.

" Within the Las Noches, we are sufficient; no subordinates are needed."

Cifer walked step by step to the throne and sat down peacefully.

It was no different from any other chair I usually sit in, but it inexplicably gave me a sense of familiarity and peace of mind.

"Lord Cifer... feels so lonely..."

Shirahoshi murmured at that moment.

Looking at Cifer sitting in that high position, she suddenly felt that the distance between them seemed to have become very far.

"It's just that I was thinking about some things, there's no need to worry about it."

With Cifer's hearing, he could naturally detect her talking to herself, so he spoke up.

"Little Shirahoshi, let me take you to your room!"

Chopper chased after them, and Nolan returned to the scene, then grabbed Shirahoshi's hand and ran off together.

Before Las Noches even took off, they had already decided on their own rooms and their interior decorations.

Cifer had asked for Shirahoshi's opinion beforehand about her room.

"Then I'll go to my room first, Cifer."

Robin waved and turned around, slowly walking in another direction.

They had all visited their respective rooms beforehand, but the feeling they got from the Las Noches standing tall in the sky was completely different.

"Then let's go take a look!"

The crowd began to disperse and head towards their respective rooms.

Even after a lifetime, he tapped his cane around as he slowly walked away.

In the blink of an eye, only Enel and Cifer remained in the entire palace.

"I just feel like this doesn't quite fit your style?"

Enel transformed into Inazuma and arrived beside Cifer's throne.

The man sitting on the throne addressed everyone else as king and subject, and he didn't think his captain had that kind of thought.

Moreover, the significant difference in height between the throne and the palace floor is something only an ambitious person would desire.

"This is not my style at all; it's just a copy based on my memory."

Cifer calmly stood up.

Those who actually sit in the position of Las Noches seem to have a bad ending.

He just wanted to experience what it felt like.

"So, what's the next step for us?"

Enel sat down cross-legged on one side.

With new members arriving, they can't just continue training separately, can they?

"Spend a few days on the island, and then return to the sea."

A few months is enough time for Nolan and his team to learn some basics. The rest can be taught on the ship and practiced at sea.

It's time to start this journey anew.

Shirahoshi arrived at the sea several days later.

"This is truly amazing, Chopper! The ocean really is boundless, and the sun is so high and bright!"

Sitting on the edge of Las Noches, Shirahoshi looked at the ocean in front of her and sighed to Chopper, who was drinking milk beside her.

What she saw in books and what others said was far less shocking than what she witnessed with her own eyes.

She wanted the people of Fish-Man Island to also come and see this beautiful ocean.

"Hmm~ I didn't know before that the world could be so big. It was Cifer others who brought me out of the world."

Chopper wiggled his short legs, unwrapped a lollipop, and put it in his mouth.

Since meeting the captain and his crew, his life has been filled with different kinds of fun every day, as long as they don't steal his food.

"Then... when will we set off again? I can't wait..."

Shirahoshi is already eager to go on adventures in all sorts of places.

"Now."

Cifer's voice came from behind.

The two turned around and found that all the other members of Las Noches were standing there.

"Um!"

Shirahoshi had already packed her luggage, just waiting for him to say those words.

In the blink of an eye, the group arrived at Rocky Port.

And there were already people waiting there.

"Mr. Cifer, it's been a long time! And Mr. Enel too!"

A tall and strong figure stood on Rocky Port. His ever-present smiling face and wings that seemed disproportionate to his size indicated his identity.

"While we're away, take good care of this place."

Although Cifer doesn't believe anyone would be that daring, it's still necessary to be on the safe side.

"I will do everything in my power!"

Urouge clasped his hands together, a rare serious expression on his face.

After all, guarding this place is a job that is both easy and arduous.

Small fry wouldn't dare offend this place, but if they dared to attack, they'd be beyond my ability to handle.

"Don't panic, you're not alone."

Cifer tossed a Den Den Mushi into his hand.