Returning to the New World

Sirius was quite pleased.

Yamato isn't completely hopeless, after all.

"But," the white-haired girl, who wasn't stupid, said hesitantly, "Sirius is indeed going to become Joy Boy's man."

"Why?" Sirius raised an eyebrow.

"Because, isn't Joy Boy the kind of person who brings smiles to everyone? Sirius is just that kind of person, and I'm always happy when I'm with Sirius."

Yamato said very seriously.

Sirius paused for a moment, feeling his face flush.

"Oh."

Maria chuckled softly, "That's truly remarkable."

"Sirius is completely overwhelmed," Hiyori chuckled.

It's like a novice beating a master.

Jinbe also sighed with emotion.

There have always been rumors on the high seas that Black Wolf and White Wolf have a very good relationship. Now it seems that even "very" is not enough to describe their feelings for each other.

Pirates like this are truly rare.

Sirius composed himself, patted Yamato's head; he was already more than half a head taller than her.

He then realized that fourteen years had passed since their first meeting.

It's been so long already.

Throughout this long period of time, we have never been apart.

Sirius laughed and said, "In that case, I think Yamato could be Joy Girl."

"Huh?"

Yamato blinked. "A happy girl?"

"Because I'm happy too," Sirius said.

"Hey-hey."

Yamato paused for a moment, then flashed a bright smile, put his hands on his hips, and said with a grin, "JOY GIRL? Sounds pretty good!"

Pirate King and Joy Boy —who says they have to be the same person?

After reading the Poneglyph, Sirius and the others went to meet up with the Neptune family.

When they met again, Princess Shirahoshi was still sobbing, and Neptune's eyes were also red.

However, in front of Sirius and the others, Neptune mustered his spirits and put on a smile.

"So Mr. Sirius can actually decipher Ancient Text in the Poneglyph?"

Neptune was quite surprised.

He knew what the Poneglyph contained, but he was genuinely surprised that Sirius could decipher Ancient Text.

This craft should have been lost by now.

"It was Oden who taught it to Sirius," Yamato winked. "You should know Kozuki Oden, King Neptune, right?"

This King was also a character who appeared in Oden's Story Collection.

"Oden?"

Neptune was immediately startled. "So that's how it is!"

That was almost exactly twenty years ago, when Roger arrived at Fish-Man Island with his new crew and deciphered the Poneglyph.

If I remember correctly, this Mr. Sirius is exactly twenty years old this year.

Is it really just such a coincidence?

Neptune couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Sirius, do you also want to become the Pirate King?"

"Strictly speaking," Sirius said with a smile, "I just want to go and see the Final Island."

He only became the Pirate King he found the Final Island.

Neptune nodded silently. "I see."

No wonder he didn't seem like an ordinary pirate; he seemed more like Roger.

"Mr. Sirius, it's getting late. Please rest for the night at the Ryugu Palace before you set off."

Neptune extended an invitation.

Sirius readily accepted.

A lot happened today.

After bidding farewell to Rayleigh, they set off from the Sabaody Archipelago, then crossed the dark, deep sea, and arrived at Fish-Man Island.

Then we spent most of the day exploring the island's beautiful scenery.

Finally, there was the evening banquet and the commotion that followed.

What a fulfilling day!

The group returned to the Ryugu Palace aboard the Sirius.

Yamato and Princess Shirahoshi were having a very engaging conversation.

"The sea is very beautiful."

Upon hearing Shirahoshi say that she had never left the Hard Shell Tower during her fourth grade, Yamato immediately thought of herself before she met Sirius.

They have never left Onigashima.

She excitedly told Shirahoshi about their many adventures over the years.

Four years have passed since they left the Beasts Pirates to embark on their adventures. They have met many interesting people and seen many beautiful landscapes.

The next day, Sirius noticed faint dark circles under Yamato's eyes and realized that she had been telling Shirahoshi stories all night.

Then it was time to leave.

There is no reason to stay any longer.

The Sirius was docked in the courtyard of the Ryugu Palace, so there was no need to go to the port.

The little princess was a little reluctant to leave.

She looked at Yamato with teary eyes, "Yamato- neechan, are we leaving already?"

"That's right," Yamato a smile, "It's time to continue our adventure!"

The little princess was very reluctant to part with her.

But she didn't try to stop her; she simply said, "Have a safe trip, Yamato -Yamato neechan."

"Kindness."

Yamato, "Shirahoshi, you should grow up quickly too, so you can go on sea adventures when you're grown up."

Shirahoshi's eyes widened. "Me?"

She instinctively waved her hand, "I can't..."

"Shirahoshi!"

Yamato said solemnly, "Don't say no. If you say no without doing anything, you really won't be able to do anything."

The little princess stared at her blankly.

"The world is very big,"

Yamato grinned and said, "Sirius said that this world can accommodate all dreams! If you want to do something, you can always do it."

"That--"

The little princess sniffed. "I want to fulfill my Mother's dream, I want to go on adventures like Yamato- neechan, is that okay?"

"Sure!"

Yamato said earnestly, "As long as you try your best, you can't say there's absolutely no chance of success."

"Go for it, Shirahoshi! I'll be waiting for you at sea!"

"Kindness!"

The little princess nodded earnestly, her tiny fists clenched tightly. "I'll grow up quickly!"

Yamato smiled broadly, seeing her was like seeing his younger self.

"Yamato, let's go!"

On the deck of the Sirius, Sirius leaned over the gunwale and shouted.

"They're here!"

Yamato leaped up and landed beside Sirius, waving happily.

Goodbye, Shirahoshi!

"Okay! Goodbye, Yamato- neechan!"

The little princess waved back enthusiastically.

Sirius slowly ascended into the air.

"They seem to have a good relationship," Sirius remarked casually as he walked into the cabin.

"Hehe, this is the bond between Joy Girl and the Mermaid Princess!"

"I see."

As the Sirius slowly ascended into the sky, Shirahoshi suddenly said earnestly, "Father, I want to fulfill Mother's dream!"

"It will be very difficult."

"But I want to try."

"It's really a headache, just as stubborn as your Mother. But there's no other way, we'll just have to give it a try."

Mermaid Cafe.

The woman smoking tilted her head slightly, gazing at the large ship that was rising higher and higher in the distant sky.

Will such a future really exist?

"Fish-Man Island will be bathed in sunlight—a future I can't even imagine!"

The Sirius continued its ascent, penetrating the spherical bubble membrane layer of Fish-Man Island and entering the deep sea.

Then move forward.

Until they had completely traversed the caves at the bottom of the Red Line.

Then go up.

We traversed a vast area of ocean currents, moving upwards as we went.

Finally.

Puff!

The large ship burst out of the water, sending waves flying everywhere.

Yamato ran onto the deck immediately.

"New World! We're back!"

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