[105]Shali's Prophecy! Crisis on Amazon Lily

Fish-Man District.

Ian and his group returned unharmed to the area covered by bubbles.

"Whoosh--whoosh--"

Violet gasped for breath, clinging to Black Maria's back, tears welling in her eyes. "I thought I was going to die."

Ian turned his head slightly and glanced at the guy.

You should worry about your skirt first; don't think you can get away with running around in the water.

"I find it quite interesting."

Yamato said with a grin, "It's been so long since I've swum!"

She was referring to the journey they took, wearing bubbles, swimming in the deep sea to the back of the big fish that would pick them up.

"What's so interesting about it?"

Luo's face was also ashen.

We almost died.

No, it should be said that there were many moments when death could have occurred at any time.

Luo felt that he probably never wanted to come to Fish-Man Island again in his life.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Ian,"

Neptune was also drenched in sweat. "I never expected this to happen—"

He's still feeling lingering fear.

If Kaido of the Beasts's disciple and daughter really died on Fish-Man Island, then that country is doomed!

But now, the result seems to be quite bad!

What should I do if Ian gets angry?

"Nothing,"

Ian didn't seem to care much. He simply said with interest, "Neptune, you shouldn't apologize to me; you should say thank you."

I casually took care of Hody and Vander Decken. One of them was the villain who would kill your wife in the future, and the other was the pervert who would harass your daughter in the future. Doesn't that deserve a thank you?

Neptune, however, was somewhat puzzled.

Thanks?

Where do we begin?

Could it be that Ian felt he wanted to thank him for helping him expose dangerous elements within the country?

Neptune didn't hesitate much, bowing deeply to Ian. "Thank you very much, Your Excellency Ian."

Ian nodded slightly. "Let's go back. Babanuki should have almost finished counting."

And that is indeed the case; Babanuki's work efficiency was quite good.

"Lord Ian, all personnel have been registered."

Babanuki reported to Ian, "The total number is 1,362, of which 1,220 are Fish-Man, 1,054 are male, 166 are female, 142 are mermaids, and there are no females."

Ian raised an eyebrow. Mermaids? Female Fish-Man?

But it doesn't matter; a little over a thousand people is more than enough to form a basic underwater force.

Ian turned his head and looked at the Fish-Man lined up to the side, their faces beaming with fanaticism.

"From today onwards, you are members of the Beasts Pirates!"

He said it seriously.

"Oh!!"

The Fish-Man cheered instantly.

Ian held up one finger. "I'm giving you one day to pack your things, get your business sorted out, and meet at the harbor bay one day later."

"Everyone's name has been registered, so don't even think about deserting. The Beasts Pirates do not tolerate traitors."

Of course not!

The Fish-Man laughed heartily, "We want to follow the Beasts Pirates and make a name for ourselves under Lord Ian's guidance!"

Ian chuckled. "That's settled then. Dismissed."

"Yes!"

The Fish-Man happily dispersed in twos and threes.

In that case, it all depends on how well Queen Otohime performs in battle.

Let's go back to Fish-Man Island.

Ian said.

Everyone returned home.

en route.

Ian suddenly asked Neptune, "I heard there are two Poneglyph on Fish-Man Island?"

"Forehead--"

Neptune was completely bewildered.

How did he even know about something like this?

However, Neptune honestly replied, "There were originally two pieces, but now there's only one."

"I gave that red Poneglyph to the Whitebeard Pirates as a gift to thank them for protecting Fish-Man Island."

Ian nodded slightly.

No wonder when the Straw Hat Crew arrived at Fish-Man Island in the future, they only saw Joy Boy's apology, but the Road Poneglyph were nowhere to be found.

Is it in Whitebeard's hands?

That's quite troublesome.

But it doesn't matter.

Pirate King and all that is completely unimportant.

Whether or not you go to Laugh Tale is not a big deal.

On the way back, Neptune made a phone call to Otohime.

After hanging up the phone, he said, "Otohime is giving a speech at the Gildock Plaza right now, and also registering citizens who are willing to relocate to Wano Country. Shall we go there now?"

"Let's go take a look."

Ian also wanted to see how Queen Otohime fared in her battle.

Gidkauron Square is a huge square surrounded by coral hills and is one of the famous scenic spots on Fish-Man Island.

When Ian and his group arrived, they saw the mermaid Otohime giving a passionate speech on the high platform, and a sparse number of Fish-Man and mermaids below.

"... Ian is truly sincere!"

Queen Otohime shouted, "I believe he would never deceive us! Going to Wano Country now will certainly not lead to persecution! This is the best opportunity to establish contact and friendship with humans!"

The people in the square below remained calm.

Someone shouted, "But Lady Otohime, why should we believe that human? He's even a pirate!"

"Because he is very sincere!"

Otohime pressed her hand to her chest and exclaimed, "Utterly sincere! That's why I believe him!"

A chorus of boos immediately erupted from below.

What sincerity? They're just trying to fool people like children.

The already deserted square quickly became even more deserted, with hardly anyone willing to continue listening.

In the sky, Neptune, perched on the whale's back, sighed. "Otohime's proposal was already unpopular on the island, and now that she's suggesting the people leave with the pirates, even fewer people will believe her."

Ian nodded slightly.

Below, noticing their arrival, Queen Otohime cheerfully waved and greeted them.

The group landed.

"So, how is Queen Otohime?"

Ian asked the crucial question.

"There are only a little over three thousand people now!"

The princess had a radiant smile on her face, and she clenched her small fists tightly. "But I believe that with my continued efforts, there will be even more people!"

As if to demonstrate her determination, Her Highness the Queen her fist forcefully.

Then.

Click.

"Ouch! That hurts!!"

She suddenly burst into tears.

"Otohime! Are you alright, Otohime?!"

Neptune screamed too.

Ian's lips twitched slightly.

I knew you were physically fragile, but this is way too fragile! Did it dislocate just from a slight movement?

What kind of fragile person is this?

But more than three thousand people?

Otohime said that with her efforts, the number would increase.

Ian, however, thought otherwise.

These three thousand-plus people should represent the entire population of the Fish-Man Island inhabitants who believe in Otohime and yearn for the land.

No matter how passionate the speech is, it probably won't be of much use.

Unless Otohime launches a massive Brain Control attack.

But it's not bad; Ian thinks this number for the first batch of immigrants is quite significant.

It can serve as a benchmark for the residents of Fish-Man Island to follow.

The Neptune hurried off to find a doctor.

Ian and the others planned to explore the island thoroughly.

Since we're already here, right?

Besides, Fish-Man Island is a world-renowned tourist destination; how could we not take the time to explore it properly?

Since it's a trip, we naturally split up.

The six were divided into three groups: Ian and Yamato one group, then Jack and Law, and Black Maria and Violet were in another. The pairings were quite reasonable.

Ian had already consulted Neptune, the King of the Ryugu Kingdom, and asked him to recommend the must-see attractions on Fish-Man Island.

Neptune then showed Ian the key attractions on Fish-Man Island.

Fishmen's Cultural Center, Marlene Shopping Center, Fishville Manor, Mermaid Bay, Coral Hill, etc...

Ian and Yamato strolled along the route Neptune had planned, and soon it was dark.

The Sun Tree Eve represent the transmission of the sun's rays; when darkness falls on the sea, the seabed naturally follows suit.

If I had to pick the most captivating of all the attractions we saw along the way, it would probably be Mermaid Bay.

Since it's called that, it must be because there are many mermaids playing there.

I doubt many men would say they don't like it.

However, Ian didn't get too close, fearing that the enthusiastic Fish-Man Island ladies would say, "Hey handsome, come play!" again, leading to another tragic scene of gazing at the stars.

Ian planned to find a place to eat.

The restaurant has been chosen.

Coral Hill has many shops.

One of the shops is called Mermaid Cafe.

Ian decided to have dinner here tonight.

This is also one of the key attractions recommended by Neptune.

This is a very new store; Neptune said it hasn't been open for very long.

However, the focus is not on the store itself, but on the people inside.

I pushed open the door and went inside.

"Welcome, guests."

The speaker was a rather young mermaid.

She wore a blue hoodie, the hood pulled up over her head, but even the hood couldn't hide her remarkably beautiful face. Her skin was almost too white, but it didn't look eerie at all; instead, it added to her cool and elegant aura.

The mermaid girl raised her head, and after seeing Ian and the other person clearly, her beautiful face furrowed slightly.

Noticing her expression, Ian casually pulled out a chair and sat down. "What? Not doing business with pirates anymore, Miss Shyarly?"

This girl is the number one fortune teller on Fish-Man Island.

She foresaw Princess Shirahoshi's birth when she was three years old, and even predicted the arrival of the Great Pirate Era, the Marineford War, and Whitebeard's death.

That's quite remarkable.

Even if Neptune didn't recommend it, Ian would still come to see her.

"..."

The owner of the Mermaid Cafe, the mermaid Shyarly, hesitated for a moment, then nodded gently. "What would you like to eat?"

The Beasts Pirates, Ian of the Scorched Sky!

These two names have become legendary throughout Fish-Man Island today. She's neither blind nor deaf; how could she not know them?

"I want to eat grilled fish!"

Yamato said loudly.

"This store does not serve fish."

Shyarly spoke slowly and deliberately, her voice cold and hard.

Mermaids don't eat fish.

Ian pulled Yamato to a seat next to him. "Let's serve what's recommended on today's menu."

Shyarly then nodded slightly.

"In addition,"

Ian smirked. "What's the price of a fortune telling?"

"Divination?"

Yamato looked at Shyarly Yamato surprise, "Are you a fortune teller?"

Shyarly gave Ian a deep look and said, "If it's you two, I'm also very curious about what kind of future you'll have."

She pulled a crystal ball from under the counter.

"Oh!"

Yamato curiously leaned closer. "There's nothing there."

So you're not a fortune teller.

Ian grabbed the woman's sleeve and pulled her back, preventing her from bothering Shyarly.

Like all stereotypical fortune tellers, Shyarly stared intently at the crystal ball in front of her, her hands moving erratically above it.

Then.

"Forehead!!"

The girl's eyes widened, and she looked up at Ian in disbelief.

"You seem to be seeing a very interesting future."

Ian also became somewhat interested.

"..."

Shyarly paused for a moment, then said, "I saw flames converging on you, turning the entire sky golden. You became a fireball like the sun, fighting someone."

Ian blinked.

ah?

Is it that simple?

If you're really out of ideas, you could give me something a bit more like a riddle.

What's with this simplistic future?

"Is there nothing else? For example, who am I fighting?"

"I couldn't see clearly; it was a figure shrouded in a black robe," Shyarly said.

Oh, Im.

Good news.

So, you really did engage in a final battle with Im?

That works too.

Ian nodded slightly.

"I want one too! I want one too!"

Yamato eagerly moved closer to Shyarly.

Shyarly then started rubbing her glass marbles again, as if she were rubbing a Rasengan.

She quickly looked up again, at Yamato, then at Ian, and said, "Congratulations."

oh.

I understand completely.

It's even simpler than my own prediction.

Ian nodded. "Thank you."

"Ah?"

Yamato blinked blankly. "What do you mean?"

Ian ruffled her hair. "Don't ask too many questions, little girl."

"What?! I'm not a child anymore!"

In any case, I am quite satisfied with the results of this divination.

That night, Ian and the others rested in the Ryugu Palace.

Ian also saw Princess Shirahoshi is only one year old this year.

Although she is only one year old, the little princess is already much bigger Ian.

It's worth mentioning that when Fish-Man Race and Merfolk reproduce, it doesn't mean their children will be the same species as their parents.

The racial affiliation of Fish-Man and mermaids is randomly selected from countless fish genes engraved in their genes.

For example, Queen Otohime is Fish-Man, Neptune is a coelacanth Fish-Man, but Shirahoshi is a giant tadpole Fish-Man.

This is certainly not because Neptune unexpectedly became a father; it's simply how the story is set up.

The next day, Queen Otohime went out to give a speech with great enthusiasm, but Ian didn't think she would achieve anything.

After having breakfast, Ian prepared to meet with the ordinary Fish-Man Island residents who were willing to immigrate.

They are different from the thugs of Fish-Man District; they are not incorporated into the army, and their management style is somewhat different.

But before that...

"Ian! Something interesting seems to have happened at sea."

Neptune delivered a newspaper.

Ian took the newspaper and looked at it.

Then his eyes widened in surprise.

It's the World Economy News Paper, of course.

That's what it says above.

The Navy declares: We are determined to wipe out the scourge of Amazon Lily!

ah?

Does this happen in the original work?

Thanks to the boss of "The Walking Vest" for the 500-point reward, and thanks to the boss for his generosity!

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