"Wow!" Hody Jones was blasted over by a single punch from Urouge and slammed face-first at Uchiha Hiko's feet. Seeing the cold contempt and disdain in the young man's eyes, Hody Jones was consumed by rage. A sharp pain tore through his chest, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Why?!" Hody Jones roared hysterically. "You're not a Fishman, and you're not one of the Celestial Dragons. Why are you meddling in Fishman Island's affairs?!"
Hody Jones was in such a miserable state that it was unbearable to look at. All four of his limbs had been broken by Urouge, and his massive body could only lie sprawled across the ground. He desperately raised his head to look at Hiko, his expression twisted beyond recognition.
"Whether Merfolk or Fishmen, they are beautiful races that dwell in the deep sea. They should live peaceful, stable lives, symbols of peace and happiness." Hiko's gaze softened as he turned to look above the forest and said calmly, "Even in these deep waters where sunlight can barely reach, I still hope they can remain true to themselves and use their most upright, brave, and kind sides to become the light beneath this deep sea, illuminating this earthly paradise that the world cannot easily touch or understand. They should enjoy freedom and live according to their own wishes, rather than exist in the dark future ruled by you."
Everyone from Dragon Palace nearby fell silent.
They had never expected Hiko to say something like that. Beneath the cold, proud young man's expression that always kept strangers at a distance, was there actually such a side to him?
Did he truly see the Merfolk as such beautiful and kind beings?
Outside the Wood Style forest, Hiko's sound-amplifying equipment had not been blocked off. The anxious