The Curious Little One Comes Out

"Father, brothers, and everyone else, I know you're all worried about me. But Mr. Haku is right, I can't hide under your protection forever. As the princess of Fish-Man Island, I have the responsibility and the ability to face all of this. And I also want to do something for Fish-Man Island to make our home safer."

Upon hearing this, Neptune felt a mix of emotions. He was both gratified by his daughter's growth and worried about the dangers she would face. Shark Star and the other princes and ministers also wore complex expressions, a mixture of reluctance and anticipation.

Seeing this, Haku smiled, knowing his words had worked. He slowly walked towards Shirahoshi, gently patted her shoulder in encouragement.

"Princess Shirahoshi, your courage is admirable. Rest assured, I will do everything in my power to protect you, and I will also teach you how to better control your strength. This sea voyage is not only a test for you, but also an opportunity for your growth."

Seeing Neptune finally relented. He took a deep breath, his eyes flashing with a complex light, and finally nodded.

"Alright, Mr. Haku, I trust your abilities, and I believe Shirahoshi can handle all of this. But please, you must ensure her safety."

Haku nodded solemnly and promised, "King Neptune, please rest assured, I will protect Princess Shirahoshi with my life. At the same time, I hope Fish-Man Island is prepared for the coming changes."

With Haku's promise, the atmosphere gradually eased. Neptune began to arrange for people to provide the necessary support and security for Shirahoshi and Haku's journey. Meanwhile, Shirahoshi began to pack her bags, preparing to embark on this unknown journey.

Before leaving, Neptune was overcome with tears. The way he looked at Haku was as if she were a young punk who had kidnapped his precious daughter!

Seeing this, Haku rolled her eyes and said, "It's just a short trip up there, we'll be right back. What's with all this packing? Besides, Shirahoshi won't be up there for long, she'll only be gone for a bit. Do you have to make such a big fuss?"

Unfortunately, these people completely ignored Haku's words and went about their own business!

Haku could only watch helplessly as this scene of fatherly love and filial piety unfolded.

"Father, wait for me to return. I believe Mr. Haku can handle this matter." Shirahoshi's voice was very gentle as she continued to persuade her father.

She turned to look at Haku, her eyes sparkling with expectation and determination.

Haku smiled and nodded, extending her hand in invitation, "Then, Princess Shirahoshi, let's set off."

Shirahoshi's fingers, which were much larger than Haku's, touched Haku's palm.

The next instant, Haku pulled Shirahoshi away and disappeared from the spot!

"Hey! Shirahoshi, you haven't brought your things yet!"

Neptune only had time to utter such a cry of surprise before his eyes were already empty.

Above the Sabaody Archipelago!

Suddenly, two figures, one large and one small, appeared. They were Shirahoshi and Haku, who had just emerged from the deep sea at a depth of 10,000 meters.

Wow! Is that the sun? It feels so warm!

Above the Sabaody Archipelago, sunlight pierced through sparse clouds, illuminating the newly appeared figures and adding a touch of dreamlike beauty to this fleeting miracle. Princess Shirahoshi, the enormous princess from the deep-sea Fish-Man Island, stared wide-eyed with curiosity and surprise, as if trying to take in all the beauty of the sea.

"Mr. Haku, is this the world on the sea? It's even more beautiful and vast than I imagined!" Shirahoshi's voice was filled with childlike innocence and excitement. She turned to look at Haku, her eyes sparkling with an unprecedented light.

Haku smiled in response, sensing Shirahoshi's excitement and awe. "Yes, Shirahoshi, this is only a small part of the world. Countless unexplored wonders and stories await our discovery on the sea."

As Shirahoshi continued to ask questions about her surroundings, Haku patiently answered them one by one. From the formation of clouds to the flight of seabirds, from distant islands to ships at sea, every detail captivated Shirahoshi. It was as if she had opened the door to a whole new world, filled with endless curiosity and longing for this unknown world.

"Mr. Haku, may I touch those clouds? They look so soft, like cotton candy." Shirahoshi suddenly pointed to the clouds in the sky, her eyes sparkling with longing.

Haku smiled and shook her head, explaining, "Clouds may look soft, but they are actually formed from condensed water vapor, and we can't touch them directly. However, we can feel their presence in other ways, such as through the wind or by observing how they change in the sky."

Shirahoshi nodded as if she understood, but her curious eyes never left the clouds. Haku knew that everything was new and interesting to Shirahoshi.

"Mr. Haku, are there any differences between the creatures on the surface of the sea and those in the deep sea? Do they have special abilities like me, such as the ability to communicate with humans?" she asked curiously, looking at the strange creatures.

Haku shrugged and said, "Surface creatures are indeed different from those in the deep sea; they've adapted to different environments. As for special communication abilities, most surface creatures don't have the ability to communicate directly with humans like you do. However, nature has many amazing phenomena, such as birds communicating through songs and dolphins communicating with their companions through Sound Waves —these are their unique ways of communication."

Haku paused, noticing the curiosity in Shirahoshi's eyes, and continued, "However, a few creatures, due to special reasons or evolution, are able to communicate with humans in some form. Of course, there are exceptions! Some animals have accidentally eaten Devil Fruit, causing changes in their bodies, granting them sufficient thinking ability and intelligence, thus enabling them to communicate with humans!"

"I see!" Shirahoshi thought thoughtfully.

Haku overheard Shirahoshi's idea to feed a Devil Fruit to her pet Megalo.

This was just a naive idea, and Haku didn't shatter Shirahoshi's fantasy.

"Mr. Haku, why do these clouds gather together to form Dark Clouds and then it rains? Is the weather at sea more complex and changeable than in the deep sea?"

"Mr. Haku, how do those big ships navigate the sea? Don't they need to swim like fish? And how do the people on board protect themselves if they encounter storms?"