Going out

Seeing this, Haku felt a sense of helplessness.

He understood that Shirahoshi's timidity, fear of the unknown, and long-term protected environment made it difficult for her to take this step. But he also knew that such an environment was not a long-term solution for Shirahoshi.

Moreover, he had already reached a certain agreement with that Giant Sea King outside!

Shirahoshi, one of the three great ancient weapons, must overcome his own difficulties.

Haku coughed twice and said, "Old man, you're getting in the way!"

"What are you saying, Mr. Haku? It is my duty to protect the princess's safety!" The Right Minister saw that Haku still wanted to persuade his princess to go out, and he said with a stern face.

Haku looked at the old man's determined eyes and almost laughed in exasperation.

Then, he exuded an aura of authority and said in the tone of a superior, "Since you have so much free time, then go to the Palace and handle the follow-up plans! You know, it won't be easy to lure all those people out and get them to tell the truth!"

"Furthermore, if a riot breaks out in Fish-Man District, without a minister like you to oversee things, I think the situation would be difficult to control."

When the Right Minister heard Haku mention the events at the Palace and the riot in Fish-Man District, his expression immediately turned serious.

He was well aware of the seriousness of the problem Haku was referring to, as it concerned the stability and Future of the entire Fish-Man Island.

However, Shirahoshi really...

The Right Minister recalled the scene where Haku could freeze weapons, and also thought of Jinbe's great admiration for Haku's strength.

Finally, he gritted his teeth and said, "Can you really protect Her Your Highness?"

Haku didn't answer. Instead, she walked up to Shirahoshi and said, "Do you believe me?"

From the moment Haku unleashed her Haki, Shirahoshi didn't dare utter a single word.

But when she met Haku's confident gaze, her intuition told her that Haku could protect her!

Haku saw the answer she was looking for in Shirahoshi's eyes, then turned and walked toward the door.

"You!" As he passed the Right Minister, the Right Minister seemed about to say something.

However, after meeting Haku's gaze, all the words he wanted to say stuck in his throat and he couldn't utter a sound.

Haku stood in front of the door and said, "If you want to go out, what are you hesitating for?"

The door of the Hard-Shell Tower began to melt away, continuously turning into dust and disappearing without a trace.

Shirahoshi's eyes lit up, and she mustered her courage to follow Haku out.

The Right Minister watched this scene in silence for a long time, realizing that he couldn't stop Shirahoshi from going out today.

Left with no other option, he quickly returned to the Palace where Neptune and the others were to report the matter.

Inside the Ryugu Palace, within the Palace!

Neptune and the others, whose plans were nearing completion, learned from the returning Right Minister that Haku had taken Shirahoshi away from Hard-Shell Tower.

The three princes, including Shark Star, immediately became agitated. Shark Prince Manboshi who doted on his younger sister, spoke up, "Father, that guy is being far too reckless! What if something happens to Shirahoshi? How will we face our deceased mother!"

Hoshi chimed in, "Big brother is right! I'll take men and bring Shirahoshi back right now, Doremi!"

At this moment, Jinbe said, "Forget it, Your Highness. Since that person dared to take Princess Shirahoshi out, he's not afraid of being attacked at all!"

Neptune looked at Jinbe and said, "Jinbe, do you really believe that the other side can protect Shirahoshi?"

Jinbe nodded and said seriously, "Actually, the danger posed by Vander Decken IX is nothing compared to that former Marine Admiral!"

"Then he can't let Shirahoshi be put in a dangerous situation!" Shark Star said unhappily.

Jinbe knew Neptune and the others would still be uneasy, so he carefully said, "Knowing him as I do, if he wanted to, he could snipe Vander Decken IX from a distance at any time!"

"But he didn't do that. Instead, he chose to take Princess Shirahoshi away from the Hard-Shell Tower. The deeper meaning behind that is not something we can easily understand," Jinbe continued. His eyes revealed his trust in Haku because she was Luffy's brother, and at the same time, he maintained the respect that a strong person should have for Haku.

King Neptune pondered for a moment, recalling the Jinbe had just mentioned, and vaguely understood that Haku knew something about Shirahoshi!

As the King of Fish-Man Island, how could he not know the deeds of his ancestors?

Moreover, Shirahoshi was very young when Queen Otohime died.

Shirahoshi has already revealed that she can unintentionally control Sea King!

Before Shark Star and the others could go out to search for Shirahoshi, he finally spoke up, "Since Shirahoshi has Haku by her side, let Shirahoshi go out and have some fun! After all, that child has been in the Hard-Shell Tower for ten years!"

"Father?" Shark Star and the others all showed worry in their eyes.

Neptune spoke up, "Let's finish what's at hand! Haku mentioned that Fish-Man District will make some moves today! If they attack Ryugu Palace Fish-Man District she predicted, then it's almost certain that Queen Otohime's death was orchestrated by someone and then blamed on humans!"

Hearing King Neptune's words, Shark Star and the others, though still worried about Shirahoshi's safety, understood that this was not the time to act impulsively. They knew that protecting the stability of Fish-Man Island and uncovering the truth about Queen Otohime's death were equally important.

Therefore, Shark Star and the others stopped insisting on finding Shirahoshi immediately and instead focused their efforts on the plan arranged by King Neptune. They knew that only through this plan could they wipe out the enemies hiding in the shadows and find the real murderer of Queen Otohime.

Meanwhile, with Haku by her side, Shirahoshi gradually adapted to her surroundings. She experienced a freedom and joy she had never known before, and witnessed the vastness and vibrancy of this Fish-Man Island.

Upon emerging from the building, she immediately asked Haku if she had ever seen the sun, flowers, animals, or other land-based things.

Haku understands that Princess Shirahoshi is influenced by Queen Otohime and may do the same thing in the future.

He answered all of the other person's questions one by one!

Under Haku's guidance, Shirahoshi began to learn to communicate with marine life and was even able to command some small Sea King to do her bidding.

"Lady Haku, there's a place I'd like to go. I wonder if you could take me there?" Although Shirahoshi had become much more cheerful, she was still somewhat cautious when asking Haku.

Haku nodded, and casually flicked out a gold coin, firing it using the principles of Railgun.