Distrust of humans!

"Whose voice is that? He actually wants to take me out?" Shirahoshi said softly.

Shirahoshi began pacing back and forth inside the Hard-Shell Tower, her hands clenched tightly, as if trying to control her emotions.

She knew she had always longed to escape this place that confined her, to see the outside world, and to experience things she had never done before. But she was also afraid—afraid she wouldn't be able to adapt to that unfamiliar world, afraid she would get Injuries.

Haku hadn't expected the other person to have so many thoughts running through their mind, and he wouldn't force them to.

Ultimately, whether Shirahoshi can emerge depends on whether she can overcome her own fear!

"Since everyone's here, it saves me the trouble of looking for them." Haku surprised to see Jinbe in the Fish-Man Island Royal Palace.

He immediately began to drift slowly towards that direction!

Inside the main hall of the Royal Palace!

Jinbe is discussing Haku's situation with King Neptune!

Since Haku reappeared at sea, Jinbe knew she would definitely come to Fish-Man Island.

Of course, Haku was originally supposed to be led by him to Fish-Man Island. However, after the Marineford War, Haku stopped appearing at sea.

It wasn't until recently, after he heard Haku's broadcast on Big Mom's channel, that he hurriedly returned to Fish-Man Island.

On the throne, Neptune looked down at himself, the former Shichibukai and also the former head of the Royal Palace's soldiers!

He spoke first, "Jinbe, are you sure that person will definitely come to Fish-Man Island?"

Jinbe maintained his serious expression and said, "Now that he's at sea, I expect him to return!"

The Minister Leo frowned and said, "What exactly is his purpose in coming to Fish-Man Island? Could he be plotting something against Fish-Man Island?"

Jinbe spoke up, "I don't know what their intentions are, but I'm certain they said there was more to the story about Queen Otohime's death!"

"What a joke! My mother was clearly murdered by those pirate humans, and the culprit has long been executed. Does he really believe there's another murderer?!"

As Jinbe began his narration, the eldest prince Shark Star, who was serious, calm, and quite responsible, was the first to erupt in anger.

This matter involves his deceased mother, the Queen Mother. If there is anyone behind the scenes plotting the death of Queen Otohime, he will absolutely go mad and dig out whoever is behind it!

The other two princes also looked indignant, but Jinbe was merely repeating what the other person had said. After Shark Star's huge reaction, they didn't attack Jinbe anymore!

On the throne, after Shark Star finished speaking, Neptune's attitude changed drastically. He looked directly at Jinbe below and said, "Jinbe, do you have any evidence for this? That person is also human; can his words really be trusted?"

Jinbe was silent for a moment, then raised his head, looking firmly at King Neptune, and said, "Your Majesty, I did not witness any of that myself, but his resolute gaze and the events surrounding Queen Otohime raise too many questions for me to ignore. Moreover, I believe he is not the kind of person who would spread rumors so easily."

"But he is human!" King Neptune frowned, a hint of displeasure in his voice.

"Your Majesty, race does not determine whether a person is good or bad," Jinbe calmly retorted.

Neptune was taken aback. This sentence reminded him of his queen, who also believed that race determined a person's worth.

That's why Queen Otohime made every effort to establish diplomatic relations with people on land!

Neptune did not refute Jinbe's words.

The events of that year happened too suddenly. Moreover, the human Pirates murderer died too quickly! There were too many suspicious points, leading Neptune to often suspect that there were hidden secrets involved.

Unfortunately, Shirahoshi was being pursued with a threatening intensity by Vander Decken IX, causing him to focus his remaining energy on Shirahoshi!

Neptune paused for a moment before saying, "Perhaps he truly knows the truth about the princess's murder!"

"Father!" Shark Star exclaimed, his eyes wide.

"We can't easily trust the words of an outsider, especially a human!" Shark Star said urgently, his fists clenched, his eyes revealing deep worry and unease.

"That's right, Father! Eldest brother is right! Humans are not to be trusted. Doremi!" the second prince Hoshi, echoed.

King Neptune sighed softly. He knew that Shark Star others still harbored resentment over their mother's death, but at this moment he had to remain calm and rational. He looked at Jinbe, a questioning glint in his eyes.

Jinbe nodded slightly, indicating that he understood Shark Star's concerns, but he still insisted on his point of view. "Your Majesty, I understand Shark Star's concerns. But I think we should give this Haku a chance to tell us everything he knows. At least, we can learn more about the truth behind Queen Otohime's death."

"Furthermore," Jinbe paused, then continued, "I believe Mr. Haku did not come to Injuries Princess Shirahoshi or Fish-Man Island. Since he could say that there was another truth behind Queen Otohime's death, he must have his own purpose and reasons."

King Neptune pondered for a moment, then finally nodded.

Suddenly, the Right Minister walked in from outside. He said, "The identities of those who fell into the air layer between the double-layered semi-circular bubble wrap have been confirmed!"

"That group of people are also human Pirates, but those Pirates are a bit special!" The Right Minister hesitated at this point.

Shark Star and Neptune exchanged a glance, and the eldest prince stepped forward and asked, "Is there a problem with these Pirates?"

The Right Minister nodded and said, "That Pirates is the Straw Hat Pirates who beat up the Celestial Dragon at the auction house in the Sabaody Archipelago two years ago."

"Ah! Luffy and the others have arrived!" Jinbe exclaimed upon hearing that it was the Straw Hat Pirates.

"The Straw Hat Pirates? Is that the Straw Hat Pirates beat up the Celestial Dragon to save Kemi from being auctioned off?!" the Minister Leo exclaimed.

With the Minister Leo's reminder, everyone else recalled the incident from two years ago!

Jinbe if remembering something, Jinbe said, "Since Luffy and the others are here, that former Marine Admiral has most likely already arrived at Fish-Man Island!"

Everyone turned to look at Jinbe.

Jinbe calmly replied, "That person is now a free man. Since he no longer holds a position in the Navy, I suspect he has already come to Fish-Man Island with Luffy and the others!"

"You guessed right!" A lazy voice drifted in from outside the Palace.

Inside the Palace, everyone's eyes were fixed on the Palace entrance!