Giant Lanternfish!

Onigashima, on the coast.

"Lady Otohime! You've actually come to Wano Country too?"

"It's been such a long time! We're so relieved to see you're still in such good health!"

"Is this Princess Shirahoshi? She's grown so much! When we left Fish-Man Island, she was just a baby!"

On the sea, the Fish-Man and mermaids living nearby are warmly greeting Queen Otohime and her daughter on the shore.

Even more Fish-Man and mermaids came from all over the country just to see the mother and daughter.

Queen Otohime was so moved by the warmth of her people that tears welled up in her eyes. Wiping away her tears, she exclaimed,

"Seeing you living such a happy life, I'm relieved!"

Their choice back then wasn't wrong; the cooperation with the Beasts Pirates did indeed bring a new future to Fish-Man Island.

"Shirahoshi, hurry up and say hello to everyone!"

The princess took her daughter's hand and encouraged her somewhat timid daughter to step forward.

"Hello everyone..."

Princess Shirahoshi's voice was soft and gentle, and her round face was slightly flushed.

She seemed very uncomfortable interacting with so many strangers, even though these strangers were her compatriots.

But even her shyness instantly caused a stir among the Fish-Man and mermaids on the sea.

"Princess Shirahoshi is so cute!"

"The cutest princess in the world must be our Princess Shirahoshi!"

"Hello, Your Highness!!"

All the Fish-Man and mermaids cheered enthusiastically.

The little princess sniffed, seemingly infected by this enthusiasm, and a smile gradually appeared on her face.

Is it really her?

Beside him, Luo, now twenty-one years old, sported a short beard. He gently stroked his chin, scrutinizing Shirahoshi. "It's hard to imagine that a child like this could be some kind of Ancient Weapon capable of destroying the world?"

Haven't you heard the saying, "Don't judge a book by its cover"?

Ian simply said it.

"So, Ian!"

Beside her, Yamato clenched her little fists, her beautiful eyes sparkling. "Let her show us her power!"

"Let me see how she's going to destroy the world!"

Ian kept raising his hand to pat the girl's head, "There's no need to destroy the world."

"However, now is the time for her to demonstrate her strength."

"Princess Shirahoshi, would you be willing to demonstrate your power?"

Ian stepped forward, walked up to the little princess, tilted his head back, and whispered.

There was no way around it; although the little princess was only eleven years old, her size was already far greater than that of Teacher Kai. Ian, who was already as tall Admiral, still looked as small as a baby next to her.

"Hmm..."

The little princess was still a little scared.

"Shirahoshi!"

But her mother encouraged her, "Don't be afraid, try it as Lord Ian said!"

When welcoming them just now, Lord Ian said that Shirahoshi's power is related to the direction of the entire world and plays a crucial role in the final battle against the World Government.

Although Otohime did not want her daughter to fight anyone.

However, since she possesses this talent, she should master that power.

"Um!"

The little princess nodded gently.

Then she closed her eyes.

She didn't actually know what the ability Ian was referring to as hers truly represented.

Ian simply told her that the Sea King would respond to her whenever she called out.

All she needs to do is sincerely call out to it in her heart.

So the little girl earnestly called out in her heart.

Sea King who can hear my voice, please answer my call.

That's how the little princess calls her.

Then.

"Oh!"

Ian suddenly raised his head and looked towards the back of Onigashima.

Strictly speaking, it's far behind Onigashima, far beyond the inland sea, on the vast ocean beyond the cliffs.

On that vast sea, the surface suddenly became turbulent.

One after another, enormous Sea King emerged from beneath the sea surface.

These enormous monsters, which seemed to blot out the mountains, were now bowing their heads towards the direction of Onigashima.

It was as if they were kneeling in worship.

"That's enough."

Onigashima, Ian nodded with a smile, "Princess Shirahoshi, you can stop now."

If this continues, I'm afraid all the Sea King in the world will start to riot.

"Huh? Can we stop now?"

Yamato was somewhat bewildered. "Has something happened?"

That's why I said you still have a long way to go.

Ian smiled.

This girl's Observation Haki wasn't known for its breadth, and she didn't realize the commotion among the Sea King overseas.

"You did very well, Princess Shirahoshi."

Ian praised the little princess, "It seems you are indeed beginning to master your abilities."

Unlike Princess Shirahoshi in the original work, Awakening her abilities at the age of six but hadn't fully mastered them by the age of sixteen.

The little princess before us was already quite old when Awakening her power, so now she has begun to master it.

"I was just, like you said, calling out to them in my heart..."

The little princess spoke softly.

"That's enough."

Ian smiled and said, "By the way, Princess Shirahoshi, could you do me a favor?"

"Help?"

The little princess blinked.

"Could you help me find a Sea King?"

Ian said, "It was a giant lanternfish with a golden light on its head that could illuminate the deep sea."

"Let it come to Wano Country."

Ian had been trying to find that lanternfish for a long time.

The lantern on the lanternfish's head contained a large amount of Pure Gold.

That thing can suppress the passage of time experienced by the wearer to an extremely low level, so that even after hundreds of years, it is only a moment.

The true secret to achieving longevity.

Ian certainly didn't think living longer was a bad thing; after all, he had sacrificed some of his lifespan to create Surtur.

However, that lanternfish lives in the deep sea, and unless Pure Gold appears on the surface to attract it, finding it is simply a pipe dream.

But now, with Shirahoshi's help, finding it is naturally a piece of cake.

Inside the lanternfish were a father and daughter, and the father possessed the technology to create Pure Gold.

"Angelfish?"

The little princess tilted her head, then nodded gently, "I understand!"

She immediately began to call out to him in her heart.

Lanternfish with a lantern on its head that emits a golden glow, come to me quickly!

So, somewhere on the seabed in the New World, a large fish that had been quietly hesitating suddenly stopped, then immediately turned and headed straight towards Wano Country.

A huge lantern hung in front of its head, emitting a brilliant yet soft light that illuminated the deep sea.

As the Giant Lanternfish approached Wano Country, the people on the sea were also shocked by something else.

Those were Ace and his companions, who were receiving bounties for the first time.

"Are you kidding me?! These people have this level of skill on their very first bounty! The lowest is 300 million! What kind of monsters are they?!"

"They're all just young people under twenty! Have they already reached this level?"

"The new Beasts Pirates are all monsters!!"

Few people could help but be amazed by this.

After all, the people with bounties on their heads are too young and too powerful, making it hard not to think of Ian and Yamato.

Marine Headquarters.

"Hahaha! Ace! This is the level of skill on your first bounty?"

Hero Garp laughed heartily, tears welling up in his eyes, while repeatedly slapping the coffee table in front of him.

"Garp! You old bastard! What's so funny about that!"

Across from him, the Marine Fleet Admiral, sitting behind his desk, was practically gritting his teeth. "Your grandson has become a pirate, and a subordinate of that bastard Ian! Is that something to be proud of?!"

"Hahaha! What about Luffy?!"

Hero Garp gave him a thumbs up, "That kid has always been striving to become an excellent Marine!"

Bump!

The office door was pushed open, and an excited black-haired boy rushed in.

"Grandpa! It's Ace! He's become a notorious pirate with a bounty on his head!"

The boy had a bright smile on his face. "That's amazing! I'll be just like him someday!"

"Garp!!"

Fleet Admiral Sengoku gritted his teeth.

What kind of son did that bastard raise?!

"Hahahaha!"

Somewhere in the West Blue.

"Oh! It's Ace?"

The red-haired man looked at the wanted poster in his hand, a slow smile spreading across his face. "You've grown up now."

"The initial bounty exceeded 500 million; it seems Ian taught him very well."

Beside him, First Mate Beckman said calmly.

"Indeed, those kids from back then have all become formidable pirates now!"

Red-Haired laughed heartily, "Maybe Ian is quite good at teaching kids!"

"He should probably become a teacher!"

Sabaody Archipelago.

Shakky's Bar.

The old man, whose hair was already completely white, fell asleep on the bar counter.

He had a Bounty Poster pressed under his hand, but a satisfied smile played on his lips.

East Blue.

Shimotsuki Village.

Shimotsuki Koshiro smiled and posted the two Bounty Poster on the dojo wall.

After he finished pasting them, he took two steps back and carefully observed whether they were pasted crookedly or aligned.

Then, looking at the young men and women on the Bounty Poster, his smile grew even gentler.

"Zoro and Kuina, it seems they're both on the right track."

He adjusted his glasses. "Then let's not hesitate, let's keep going."

Somewhere in the West Blue.

"Ace! It's Ace!"

The boy, wearing a top hat and with light blond hair, excitedly showed the Bounty Poster in his hand to everyone he met along the way.

"It's my brother! My brother is wanted!"

His tone was incredibly proud, as if it were some great, celebratory occasion.

North Blue, an island.

"..."

Whitebeard quietly examined the Bounty Poster in his hand, then gulped down two mouthfuls of wine.

Yes, they look alike.

They do look somewhat alike.

"Cough cough..."

He suddenly coughed twice.

Immediately, several slender nurses wearing leopard-print stockings rushed over, saying anxiously, "Pops! We've told you you can't drink so much anymore!"

"Kula la la la!"

His once-golden hair was almost completely gone, and his Whitebeard, wrapped in a black cloth, roared with laughter, "A man of the sea who doesn't drink might as well be dead!"

"Really."

Marco, standing to the side, couldn't help but shake his head.

Although he's getting old, his temper hasn't changed at all.

However, the Beasts Pirates have become even stronger, and no one knows where they found a bunch of monster brats.

Hachinosu Island.

"Those two brats from back then?"

On a deck chair by the beach, a man with eyes as sharp as an eagle stared at the two Bounty Poster in his hand.

A slight smile played at the corners of his lips.

Those two brats who dared to challenge him back then seem to have grown into quite skilled swordsmen now.

Time really flies.

He picked up his beloved knife, which was lying beside him.

The broad blade had now turned completely black.

However, he is not currently channeling Haki into the blade.

"Is that about enough?"

Hawk Eyes muttered to himself, "I've almost reached my limit."

"It's time to experience firsthand the power possessed by the strongest! Let me see what the power at the highest level looks like!"

Ace and his companions truly brought a tremendous shock to the world.

After all, the Beasts Pirates are already terrifying enough, and even former Marine Headquarters Admiral Aokiji is now a high-ranking officer under Ian.

Just how strong will the Beasts Pirates become once these terrifying young people grow up? It's hard for anyone on the sea to imagine.

However, all people can do is fear.

Is there anyone else who would dare to challenge the Beasts Pirates?

Even World Government have to tolerate their existence.

A few days later, in the waters near Wano Country.

Wow!

The already turbulent sea surface rose up at this moment.

The enormous creature leaped out of the sea in the next second.

Most of its body leaped into the air, but ultimately it crashed back down due to insufficient strength.

When it fell into the sea, it instantly created incredibly powerful waves.

When the sea gradually calmed down, an island had appeared on the surface of the sea.

No, it wasn't actually an island, it was a fish.

A huge fish that looks like an island.

A truly colossal creature, its length measured in kilometers.

However, the most eye-catching feature is undoubtedly the lantern that extends from its head, radiating golden light.

The golden light was so intense, though not dazzling, it was nonetheless incredibly eye-catching.

"Hold head high!!"

The enormous lanternfish roared with its mouth wide open, its deep, resonant voice creating wave after wave across the ocean, spreading in all directions.

The arrival of this enormous monster naturally attracted the attention of the Beasts Pirates.

Not long after.

"Wow, it's huge!!"

On the shore, Yamato stared in disbelief at the Sea King, exclaiming, "There are Sea King this big?!"

Isn't it big?

Inside this guy's stomach, a special episode was unfolding.

Ian's lips curled into a smile.

"So, Ian,"

Luo, who had been specifically summoned by Ian, asked curiously, "What's so special about this Sea King?"

You'll find out soon enough.