Arrival on the Moby Dick! The World's Strongest Man!

Sabaody Archipelago.

Within the enormous mangroves, countless bubbles rise, shimmering brilliantly in the sunlight—a truly breathtaking sight.

A warship is anchored on one side of the island.

"Hina never imagined that one day Fish-Man Island would receive an invitation to participate in the Reverie."

A pink-haired female navy woman stood on the ship's railing, arms crossed, in a pose that highlighted her certain natural talent, facing the wind. "Is the centuries-old discrimination against Fish-Man and mermaids finally coming to an end?"

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

On one side, a white- Jitte man wiping a specially made jigsaw sneered, "It's obvious without even guessing, those old fogies up there definitely have ulterior motives."

"That's not something a navy officer should say, Mr. Smoker."

The pink-haired woman, female naval Hina, raised her eyebrows and reprimanded him.

"If you're so capable, let those old men take me to a military court."

Smoker was furious. "These shitty businesses can operate openly on this shitty island, let alone those old fogies who know nothing about it!"

Hina pursed her lips, but did not refute.

Human trafficking is an indelible stain on the Sabaody Archipelago.

"It's so noisy, Smoker!"

Just then, the man who had been lazily sleeping on the deck chair in the shade of the deck sat up, scratching his messy curly hair and yawning. "Can't you just let me have a proper nap?"

"Kuzan!"

Smoker stared at the man who had pushed his blindfold up to his forehead, looking completely dazed. "Are you pretending none of this exists?"

"Ahhh--"

Kuzan yawned, wiped the sleep from the corner of his eye, and then said lazily, "Do you know what a soldier is, Smoker?"

"A soldier is someone who obeys orders."

"You bastard!"

Smoker cursed angrily.

I don't know who he was cursing.

The order to destroy these human trafficking sites will probably never come.

After all, everyone on this island knows that the biggest buyers of slaves in the Sabaody Archipelago come from Mary Geoise.

"Um?"

Kuzan suddenly stood up, walked to the ship's side, and looked down at the sea.

"Has it finally arrived?"

The sea surface suddenly rippled, and then the seawater surged up, and a huge object burst out of the water.

It was a huge whale, and at that moment, a huge column of water was spouting from the blowhole on its back, shooting up dozens of meters high, which was quite spectacular.

However, what attracted Kuzan's attention the most were, of course, the two people on the whale's back.

Is this what the surface of the sea looks like?

Mermaid Otohime took a deep breath. "It smells even sweeter than the air on Fish-Man Island!"

This was her first time ever visiting Blue Sea.

"What are you talking about? What difference does air make?"

Neptune gave a casual reply.

However, being on the open sea for the first time as well, he was still amazed by the scenery that came into view.

Green trees, white clouds, blue sky, gentle breeze, and mild waves.

Everything was a beauty I had never seen before.

No wonder our ancestors always wanted to come to the surface of the sea; it's truly completely different from Fish-Man Island.

"Alright, although it's not very nice to disturb you while you're enjoying the scenery, you two must be King Neptune and Queen Otohime from the Ryugu Kingdom of Fish-Man Island, right?"

Neptune and Otohime instinctively looked up and saw a mushroom-shaped head sticking out from the side of the warship docked next to them.

"Oh dear, this is really..."

Kuzan looked down at the couple below and couldn't help but scratch his head in surprise, "There are only the two of them?"

They didn't even bring a single guard.

It was almost as if they were prepared for no return.

This is really a headache.

So why should I make myself greet them?

Kuzan sighed inwardly, but said aloud, "Gentlemen, are you ready to depart for Mary Geoise?"

In the sky somewhere in the New World.

Ian's body was enveloped in bubbles resembling Cat Claws paws, and he was speeding forward.

He pierced through the clouds, and the long wind saw him off.

Ian was even sitting cross-legged inside the bubble, quite leisurely, holding a Den Den Mushi in one hand and casually kneading the doll-like Surtur with the other.

Surtur didn't resist, just like a dead man, letting Ian do whatever he wanted with him.

"How about it?"

Between kneading strokes, Ian dialed a number and casually asked, "Violet, how far off now?"

Violet's voice came through the Den Den Mushi, "They're still moving north. At your current speed, you'll likely be off by about ten nautical miles."

"Very good."

Ian nodded slightly. "Then I'll trouble you to keep an eye on them. Let me know immediately if they change direction."

"You know you're troubling me..."

The person on the other end of the phone mumbled something.

"Um?"

Ian's lips curled into a smile, and he said, "Violet, did you say anything?"

"How could this be!"

Violet immediately replied loudly, "I said, what's there to be trouble between us! We're all buddies!"

She added quietly, "Yamato is really making a scene. You didn't even say goodbye when you left. Be prepared when you come back."

"Um."

Ian nodded slightly, then hung up the phone.

After locating the Moby Dick, Ian set off immediately.

Because the waters around Hachinosu Island and the Whitebeard Pirates' territory are actually adjacent and very close, Violet could directly track the Whitebeard Pirates' course.

Then the bear slapped Ian into the air.

Super long-range airdrop! Kid!

The only problem is that you have to fly slowly on your own to get back.

As for why they wanted to find Whitebeard, it was because Fish-Man Island was still nominally Whitebeard Pirates' territory, and Whitebeard was the protector of Fish-Man Island.

Now that Fish-Man Island is in trouble, how can the Whitebeard Pirates stand idly by?

As for his minor grudges with the Whitebeard Pirates, Ian felt that the righteous Whitebeard would not hold it against him.

After all, Whitebeard was a good person with principles.

Although Fish-Man Island did some things that wronged him, such as making a deal with the Beasts Pirates.

But Ian thought that Whitebeard would surely forgive and protect Fish-Man Island.

After all, Whitebeard was a good person.

Hachinosu Island alone might not be enough to put pressure on the government, but adding Wano Country and the Whitebeard Pirates would make a big difference.

As for why he didn't bring anyone and went there all by himself...

That's because Whitebeard might be a man of great principle, but a fight would probably still be inevitable.

In case a fight breaks out, it will be easier to escape.

Now is not the time to start a full-scale war with the Whitebeard Pirates.

Ian stretched out his long legs, leaned leisurely against the bubble, and gazed at the sun gradually setting in the distance.

Is it still morning in Mary Geoise?

Neptune and his men should already be on their way to Mary Geoise.

There should still be time.

After all this trouble and effort you've put in, Neptune and Otohime, it would be a bit unreasonable not to ask Shirahoshi to acknowledge me as her godfather, wouldn't it?

Ian thought to himself.

The Den Den Mushi suddenly rang.

"This is it! Then head north!"

Violet's voice came through the Den Den Mushi, "About twenty nautical miles."

"Learn."

Ian tossed Surtur aside in an instant, "Surtur."

"Yes, Master!"

The tiny Fire Spirit's body suddenly expanded, bursting through the bubble that encased them, and transformed into a giant of flames in mid-air.

Ian, perched on its shoulder, pointed to the right and said, "Full speed ahead."

"Yes, Master!"

Flames erupted from the back of the Fire Spirit and from its joints, instantly propelling it into a shooting star that flashed across the sky.

"Idiot! You're going the wrong way!"

Violet said irritably in the Den Den Mushi.

So, the meteor froze slightly, and in the blink of an eye, it was already hurtling off in the opposite direction.

The wind howled in his ears, Ian's not-so-long black hair danced wildly in the wind.

"Oh!"

He stood up, perched on Surtur's shoulders, and said, "I see."

On the sea below, a huge ship is slowly moving forward.

"Go down."

"Yes, Master!"

Below, on the sea, the Whitebeard Pirates' flagship Moby Dick, is slowly moving forward.

It was nearing dusk, time for dinner.

Because there were so many people, the Whitebeard Pirates usually ate on the deck unless it was raining.

The tables were already set up, and the chefs were busily serving the fragrant food to the tables.

However, at times like this, the members of the Whitebeard Pirates would become somewhat depressed.

The person who was originally supposed to do this was Thatch.

Thatch, the former head chef of the Whitebeard Pirates.

He always hummed a cheerful little tune before serving the delicious food.

While carefully arranging the food, they ruthlessly kicked away any who tried to steal a bite.

However, that lovable fellow has been dead for a long time.

He's long gone and will never come back.

After all the food was laid out, the hint of melancholy in the Whitebeard's eyes, who was seated at the head of the table, disappeared, and he laughed heartily, "Then let's eat!"

The World's Strongest Man suddenly looked up.

In the distance, a shooting star is falling towards us.

"No way!"

Marco stood up immediately, his eyes wide with disbelief. "How did that guy get here! Is he alone? Or is the main force behind us?"

A familiar scent!

He's so much better than when we last met!

"Isn't it just in time?"

His Whitebeard and golden hair moved without wind, and his calm voice seemed to contain the thunder's roar.

"That's right! This kid came at the perfect time!!"

Flower Sword Vista, instantly drew his twin swords from his waist, roaring furiously, "My men! Prepare for battle! The time for revenge has come!!"

"Oh!!!"

The deck of the Moby Dick erupted in cheers.

In one corner of the deck, a girl with stunning emerald hair gripped her knife tightly, her captivating eyes fixed on the shooting star falling from the sky!

The meteor is getting closer and closer!

Its shape is now clearly visible.

It was a golden fire giant, with flames erupting from its body.

And on that giant's shoulder, the Whitebeard Pirates' greatest enemy stood proudly with his arms crossed.

They actually came!

The fat, dark-skinned Teach felt a complex mix of emotions as he watched the rapidly approaching fire giant.

That Ian guy, he actually dared to attack the Moby Dick all by himself?

Even though he defeated the Golden Lion and recently Charlotte Linlin, that's no excuse for his arrogance, is it?

"Kurararara! You actually dared to come, kid!"

Whitebeard stood up, his back so broad it seemed capable of supporting the sky.

The World's Strongest Man raised his right hand, his fist clenched tightly. A spherical Shockwave emanated from his fist, while Black Haki enveloped it.

Boom!!

Even before the punch was thrown, the surrounding sea had already begun to boil.

The sea surface rises and falls, forming plateaus and basins!

"Hold on tight!"

"Pops's about to lose his temper!" Vista roared.

At this moment, everyone was simply looking at their Pops with adoration.

This is their father!

Even before making a move, its power is already so earth-shattering!

"Air Quake!!"

Whitebeard finally threw a punch.

With his veins bulging, his right arm propelled his right fist, which was wreathed in Shockwave and Haki, as he slammed it into the air in front of him.

A soft thud.

The air shattered like glass, and then, a devastating shockwave, like a roaring dragon, crashed down on Ian.

"Oh."

Ian was standing on the rapidly descending Surtur's back, couldn't help but gasp in astonishment at this incredible scene.

The Two-Color Haki and Shockwave Polymerization perfectly together, creating a storm that could crush everything—it was terrifying just to look at.

We can't get hit.

So Ian, still with his arms crossed, said calmly, "Surtur, crush it."

"Yes, Master!"

Surtur, in his giant form, responded with a loud laugh, and his right arm suddenly turned bright red.

"The Fist of Destruction!!"

A giant descended from the sky and punched the storm.

Boom!!

A giant fist smashed into the invisible storm.

But at that moment, it really felt like it had hit something.

The roaring Shockwave abruptly ceased, and the surging domineering Haki, having lost its anchor, vanished without a trace.

The storm abruptly stopped, and the sky remained clear and the breeze gentle.

"How is that possible?!"

Marco exclaimed incredulously, "How could this possibly happen?"

If Ian had blocked the attack himself, Marco wouldn't have been surprised at all.

After all, although this guy is only sixteen years old this year, he is indeed one of the Pirate Emperor on par with his Pops, so it is only natural that he possesses astonishing strength.

But now, it's his pet at the foot of his feet that's being attacked! The thing that serves as his means of transportation!

Even Whitebeard's expression became more serious.

Ian chuckled softly.

It's not that amazing.

Surtur merely disrupted the air.

The destructive power of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit is indeed terrifying.

However, the transmission of Shockwave also requires a medium.

Without air, there is no such thing as Air Quake; it simply dissipates into nothingness.

The Haki attached to the Shockwave was now like a tree without roots.

Ian leaped lightly and landed gracefully on the gunwale of the Moby Dick. The massive Fire Spirit floated behind him, glaring menacingly at the Whitebeard Pirates.

"Whitebeard senior, please don't misunderstand,"

Ian looked at the Whitebeard, whose expression was as unfathomable as a deep pool, and chuckled, "While I'm not here for a banquet, I certainly don't harbor any hostility."

"Let's talk about Fish-Man Island."