Riot

The banquet at the Ryugu Palace was very lively.

To welcome the Sirius Pirates, the Ryugu Kingdom has adopted the highest standards of hospitality.

In the center of the famous banquet hall on Fish-Man Island, beautiful mermaid maidens are performing a dance.

They have a bubble around their waist, like a swimming ring, which allows them to defy gravity and fly through the air.

The mermaid girls' dance moves are naturally superb, graceful and beautiful, and when paired with the mermaid songstresses' clear voices, it's the most perfect audio-visual experience.

The song and dance performance alone made Sirius feel that the trip was worthwhile. He even thought that if Tesoro packaged it up, a world-class girl group would be born in no time.

Not to mention that the singing and dancing were secondary; the food, which was the real highlight of the banquet, was also incredibly delicious.

"A wonderful feast!"

Sirius, despite his busy schedule, gave King Neptune a thumbs-up.

"Whatever makes you happy."

King Neptune breathed a sigh of relief.

He was afraid that if the banquet wasn't handled well, he would anger this man. Because of this, he didn't even dare to speak. He had Jinbe communicate with the Sirius Pirates on his behalf the whole time. Fortunately, Sirius was just focused on eating, otherwise it would have been quite awkward.

Now, Neptune was only hoping for one thing: to get Sirius well-fed and watered and leave this place as soon as possible.

Although these people don't seem like particularly vicious criminals now, just as Jinbe said, they are still pirates after all.

The Sirius Pirates were even enemies of the Whitebeard Pirates.

Whitebeard is currently far away in the New World; if Black Wolf really goes berserk, he can't fly over to stop him.

Unfortunately, it seems that even King Neptune's simple request could not be fulfilled.

Outside the Ryugu Palace, in mid-air, a huge shadow suddenly flew over.

What is that?

The guards of the Ryugu Palace were taken aback.

The enormous shadow drew ever closer, and only now could they make out its details.

"Boat?"

It was a ship, a huge ocean-going vessel.

"Is that Vander Deacon? What on earth is this guy up to?!"

The guards were filled with shock and anger.

This is not the first time such an incident has occurred; in fact, the attacks by flying objects have been ongoing for four years.

The ruthless attacks by the pirate Vander Decken are no secret in the Ryugu Kingdom.

But in the past, they only threw weapons at us; this time, they actually threw a ship.

What exactly is that guy trying to do?

The Sirius Pirates are currently guests at the Ryugu Palace. If they anger Black Wolf, the consequences for this country are unimaginable.

Amidst the angry yet helpless gazes of the guards, the large ship flew straight into the Ryugu Palace, passing numerous buildings, and headed directly towards one thing: a tall black tower standing silently amidst the palace crowd.

"Haha! Let's get started!"

Someone jumped off the deck of the large ship.

They were Fish-Man, armed and laughing wildly.

Then, the large ship continued its journey and crashed into the dark tower, smashing to pieces.

Rumble.

The loud noise seemed to be the prelude to the ensuing riots.

Banquet hall.

Sirius, who was engrossed in his food, looked up. "So, King Neptune, is this also part of your entertainment?"

That's interesting; it looks like something really interesting has happened.

King Neptune gritted his teeth inwardly.

Judging from the direction the sound came from, it was that bastard Van der Deiken again.

Of all times!

"Please don't mind Mr. Sirius."

King Neptune said solemnly, "It's just a minor incident; it won't affect our banquet at all."

"Is that so?"

Sirius raised an eyebrow.

It seems they don't understand the current situation as well as I, an outsider.

"Of course." Neptune nodded emphatically.

We can't let things escalate, especially since Shirahoshi is involved, and she is—

"I'll handle it."

Neptune's eldest son, Fukaboshi, who was also quite tall, stood up.

Neptune nodded.

We need to bring the riots under control as soon as possible.

The eldest prince hurriedly left the banquet hall, accompanied by several ministers who had also attended the banquet.

"Sirius?"

Yamato leaned closer. "I have a feeling something really troublesome is going to happen."

"Fine."

Sirius smiled.

Indeed, being in the deep sea is very dangerous for them.

But.

"Black," he called softly.

"Understood."

Black, who was eating, nodded. Ever since he was able to eat, he had also become obsessed with food.

The banquet continued, but King Neptune remained restless, his attention completely focused on the feast, his eyes constantly glancing towards the door.

Even Jinbe looked serious and was extremely anxious.

Only Sirius and his group were still able to fully enjoy the banquet.

Sirius said everything was fine, so what could possibly be wrong?

Now all you need to do is enjoy the food and wine.

Then, after a while...

Brub brub brub.

A sudden, intense buzzing sound rang out.

King Neptune hurriedly took out a Den Den Mushi (a Den Den Mushi) and answered the call.

Fukaboshi's voice came through the Den Den Mushi, "Father! Something terrible has happened! They've attacked the Water Road, and the passage connecting to the Ryugu Palace has been opened!"

King Neptune's expression suddenly changed.

Jinbe even stood up abruptly, "What?"

"The Water Road?"

Luo put down his knife, slowly picked up a napkin to wipe his mouth, and said, "Is this the one we rode in this afternoon?"

"The passage to the Ryugu Palace has been opened," Maria said with some concern. "Does that mean someone is coming?"

"This isn't good news for us," Luo sighed.

"So, King Neptune,"

Jack looked up and stared directly at the King of the Ryugu Kingdom. "Is there anything you'd like to say?"

"I--"

King Neptune was parched and speechless for a moment.

Say what?

How could such a heavily guarded Water Road be breached so easily?

Rumble.

There was no time for further words; a loud bang echoed from afar and then rapidly approached.

Even the eyes could already see that outside the gate, the seawater was surging in with the power to devour everything!

"Everyone, give it your all to rescue the Sirius Pirates!"

Jinbe stood up and roared.

Indeed, he was an unofficial member of the Whitebeard Pirates, which means that Sirius and his crew were his enemies.

However, his chivalry prevented him from standing by and watching the guests of Fish-Man Island suffer such a catastrophic fate.

But he knew that hope was now slim.

The surging seawater from the Water Road will completely submerge the Ryugu Palace. This palace was originally sealed off, so Sirius and his gang have nowhere to escape.

Now we have no choice but to try our best, even at the risk of death.

Sirius gave Jinbe appreciative look.

Jinbe, the Sea Knight, is still Jinbe, the Sea Knight.

But we haven't fallen to the point where we need your rescue.

"Yamato, it's your turn to perform."

Sirius said with a smile.

"Leave it to me!"

Yamato leaped into the air, his body instantly covered in white fur.

White mist emanated from her body.

"Freeze everything! Freezing Wind!"

The mist surged outwards like a torrent, overflowing the banquet hall and colliding with the surging seawater.

The seawater, which seemed to be a cataclysmic flood, was instantly frozen, forming a massive ice barrier outside the banquet hall that blocked out even more seawater from the outside.

"Done."

Yamato landed lightly back beside Sirius.

"This--"

Jinbe remained silent.

Is this the power of the White Wolf?

Even the deep sea cannot reach them!

Sirius suddenly felt a sense of quiet.

He looked up and saw that the mermaid ladies had stopped singing and dancing because of the sudden situation, so he smiled and said,

"What are you all standing there for? Keep the music playing and keep dancing!"