Upon hearing Senga's question, King Neptune's expression changed. He assumed that Senga was unhappy that he hadn't brought Shirahoshi along.
Imagining the consequences of displeasing Senga, Neptune felt a surge of fear.
If he was still somewhat unaware of Senga's power before, after witnessing the scene of the ocean splitting and warships descending from the sky, he no longer dared to doubt Senga's strength in the slightest.
He was genuinely afraid that if Senga got angry, she would wipe Fish-Man Island out of the world completely. In that case, all the beautiful wishes for peaceful coexistence with humans would be meaningless. What use are wishes if people are gone?
Neptune quickly explained,
"Admiral Purple Kirin is referring to Shirahoshi, isn't she? She's been locked onto by Vander Decken IX's Target-Target Devil Fruit ability. As soon as she leaves the Hard-Shell Tower, she's attacked by all sorts of flying weapons. It's definitely not my intention to prevent her from seeing you!"
Seeing the nervous Neptune, Senga knew he was overthinking things, and couldn't help but wonder if she herself was really that scary.
Most people he encountered treated him with extreme caution, as if he were some kind of ferocious beast.
He claims to be Partner of Justice, Marine Admiral, for goodness' sake!
Shaking his head, Senga feigned surprise and asked,
"Didn't you try to find this guy named Vander Decken?"
At this point, Neptune gave a bitter smile and said,
"I'm really sorry to have embarrassed you. The Target-Target Fruit's ability is too bizarre. Anyone he touches will be permanently locked onto by Vander Decken. He can hide anywhere and launch an attack, and we can't find him at all."
"Really? Heh, that's quite a terrifying ability."
Senga sighed with feigned seriousness, and then said,
"Then take me to where Princess Shirahoshi lives. Perhaps I have a way to deal with this guy named Vander Decken."
"What!?"
Neptune's eyes widened; he hadn't expected that Admiral Purple Kirin would go to such lengths to rid his daughter of this trouble that had plagued them for years.
Jinbe, standing to the side, was deeply moved. He now truly felt that being able to speak with Senga at the Marine Headquarters meeting was the wisest decision he had ever made.
Senga gave a polite smile, then turned to Kalifa and said,
"Kalifa, you go with Ain to the Ryugu Palace to rest for a bit. I'll go and deal with this trouble for them."
Kalifa understood and immediately turned around to lead the group of marines to the Ryugu Palace as Senga had instructed.
Senga followed Neptune and Jinbe to the Hard-Shell Tower used to protect Shirahoshi.
Upon arriving at the entrance to the Hard-Shell Tower, what comes into view is an axe and sword embedded in the entire gate.
The three stood at the entrance for a while. Neptune was about to speak, pointing at the weapons, when suddenly another whooshing sound came, and a sharp axe flew over, spinning.
However, this axe was destined never to reach the door.
With just a casual glance, Senga caused the axe to shatter into a pile of dust in the air.
Seeing this, Neptune swallowed the words he wanted to say, once again marveling at Senga's formidable abilities.
He learned from Jinbe that this Admiral Purple Kirin possessed more than one Devil Fruit ability, but that wasn't even the most terrifying thing about him.
Even more terrifying than his powerful Devil Fruit ability are his Rinnegan. It is said that a deep purple giant resides within those Rinnegan, and a single blow from that giant is enough to shatter mountains and seas.
Senga glanced in the direction the axe had come from, but did nothing more. Neptune quickly stepped forward to explain.
"Admiral Purple Kirin, the attack just now was launched by Vander Decken; his target was not you."
Senga his hand dismissively and said,
"Yes, I know, you don't need to explain."
After saying that, Senga didn't ask Neptune to open the door. Instead, he opened the ROOM space and teleported directly into the Hard-Shell Tower.
Neptune and Jinbe exchanged glances. Jinbe asked hesitantly,
"Your Majesty, shall we still go in?"
Neptune looked at the gate for a moment and decided that they shouldn't go in.
Although we don't know why this Admiral Purple Kirin is so interested in his daughter Shirahoshi, he must have his own reasons, and Jinbe's best if we don't disturb him.
Furthermore, he wasn't worried about what Senga would do to Shirahoshi, because Senga had a very good reputation among the people, and with his terrifying strength, even if he wanted to do something, he and Jinbe wouldn't be able to stop him.
So let's create a quiet environment for this Admiral Purple Kirin.
Hard-Shell Tower,
Senga appeared directly in Shirahoshi's room, and the moment he appeared, he saw Shirahoshi lying on the ground.
Shirahoshi should be around twelve years old now, but she looks over five meters tall. She has long, wavy pink hair and a very delicate face, looking just as good as Hancock.
What's most striking is her enormous bust, which is completely out of character for her age. It can only be described as magnificent. At least among the women Senga knows, none can compare to her in this respect.
At this moment, Shirahoshi was idly fiddling with a large shark dressed in red.
That shark must be Shirahoshi's pet and only companion here; its name is Mekaro.
Shirahoshi was unaware that someone had suddenly appeared in her room. She was resting her chin on one hand and fiddling with Mekaro's shark fin with the other, muttering something to Mekaro.
"Mekaro, my brother said that Father is going to personally greet a distinguished guest today. I really want to go with him, but I still can't go out. Sigh..."
Shirahoshi sighed helplessly, her lips pursed, and tears welled up in her large, light blue eyes.
She didn't blame her father for forbidding her from leaving the Hard-Shell Tower, because she knew he didn't want it to be this way either, and that he did it to protect her.
You can only blame that awful guy named Vander Decken!
Thinking of Vander Decken, who had forced her into hiding in this Hard-Shell Tower, Shirahoshi pouted and said indignantly,
"If we catch him, we'll definitely lock him up here for a few years and let him experience what it's like to live alone!"
Shirahoshi was incredibly kind-hearted; even when her life was constantly threatened by Vander Decken, she never considered killing him.
But as soon as she complained, she unconsciously increased the pressure on her hand, causing Mekaro to shift uncomfortably.
Shirahoshi realized her mistake and quickly stopped what she was doing, placing her hands on the fish's body at her waist and apologizing repeatedly, looking quite adorable.
Senga was also charmed by Shirahoshi's performance and couldn't help but shake her head and laugh.
The laughter startled Shirahoshi, who was still apologizing. It was the first time she had heard a stranger's voice in this room. She quickly turned her head and saw Senga standing there.
And so began the first encounter between "Poseidon" and Senga.