The Last Road Poneglyph!

Will the Whitebeard Pirates become history?

King Neptune instinctively wanted to refute the White Dragon Emperor's words.

However, when the White Dragon Emperor was discussing this matter, he casually cited the example of the BIG MOM Pirates.

In today's world, who doesn't know that the White Dragon Emperor rose to become the Pirate Emperor by stepping over Big Mom's corpse?

There are even rumors that when Big Mom and Beasts Kaido teamed up, they were no match for the White Dragon Emperor!

However, many people subconsciously rejected the latter statement.

But no matter how much you try to deny it, no one can deny the White Dragon Emperor's terrifying record.

Whitebeard was indeed the Strongest Man on the Sea.

However, Big Mom is also the Strongest Female Pirate on the Sea!

If the White Dragon Emperor killed Big Mom, couldn't he also defeat Whitebeard?

King Neptune didn't know how to refute this, so he could only force himself to focus on the second half of the White Dragon Emperor's words.

How can Fish-Man Island be transported to the mainland!?

To be honest.

This was once the dream of countless residents of Fish-Man Island.

Although Fish-Man Island is composed of Merfolk Fish-Man Race, both of Fish-Man Race possess the ability to breathe underwater.

However, no member of the Fish-Man Race or Merfolk would willingly spend their entire life in the dark, gloomy seabed, relying entirely on the "gift" of the Sun Tree Eve.

Everyone on Fish-Man Island was grateful for the gift from Eve the Sun Tree.

But no Fish-Man or mermaid can refuse the real sun!

Moving Fish-Man Island to the mainland has not only practical significance, but also profound symbolic meaning.

For thousands of years, Fish-Man Island has remained in the dark depths of the sea.

Eight hundred years ago, Fish-Man Island had one opportunity to travel to the mainland.

But ultimately, Joey Boy's "broken promise" caused Fish-Man Island to once again sink into the dark depths of the sea.

For the next eight hundred years, Fish-Man Island never had the opportunity to travel to the mainland again.

It wasn't until more than a decade ago that Queen Otohime attempted to lead Fish-Man Island back to true sunlight.

Day after day, she pleaded with the residents of Fish-Man Island to sign a petition for permission to travel to the mainland;

She completed negotiations with the World Government and obtained legally valid eligibility to migrate from them;

She was almost there.

If Fish-Man Island can return to the sun, it means that the Fish-Man Race and Merfolk will have rights and status similar to other humanoid races, and at least they will no longer be discriminated against as "fish" by ordinary humans.

In that case, Fish-Man Island would undoubtedly have taken an important step toward freedom and equality.

Pity.

Queen Otohime was assassinated.

The Fish-Man Island relocation plan was thus aborted.

King Neptune had prepared himself mentally for the arrival of the chosen king.

After all, this was based on the various prophecies he received decades ago.

What, "The Mermaid Princess is about to be born"...

What "a true king is about to be born"...

What "Great War that split the sea in two"...

The new era's [Sun God Nika] will replace Joy Boy from eight hundred years ago, fulfilling the historical promise made to Fish-Man Island and bringing Fish-Man Island and all Fish-Man Race and Merfolk into the sunlight...

But now.

A pirate.

A Pirate Emperor.

They actually proposed "making Fish-Man Island accessible to the mainland"?

King Neptune was greatly shocked.

"White Dragon Emperor, are you serious? Fish-Man Island... is it really possible to travel to the mainland?"

"It seems you're tempted, King Neptune."

Storm smiled faintly and said calmly.

"To be honest, I'm quite good at moving islands."

Storm has almost forgotten how many islands he's moved.

In any case, the enormous Sky Island above Whole Cake Island — Sky Garden —is composed of countless smaller islands.

Transporting a Fish-Man Island?

Storm didn't even need that "Ark of Salvation"—Noah's Ark—built hundreds of years ago.

The relocation of Fish-Man Island could be completed by Storm alone—his Golden Lion II.

King Neptune fell silent.

The fact that the Pirate Emperor personally invited him is a testament to the high regard he received.

Although King Neptune was not familiar with the White Dragon Emperor.

However, out of respect for the Pirate Emperor, King Neptune still believed in the weight of the White Dragon Emperor's "promise".

Since the White Dragon Emperor claims he has the ability to move islands.

That means the White Dragon Emperor definitely has a way to bring Fish-Man Island into the sunlight!

King Neptune felt as if a scale had appeared in his mind.

On the left side of the scale is the constant protection from Whitebeard, and the "gratitude" and "loyalty" from Whitebeard.

On the right side of the scale lies the thousand-year-old dream of Fish-Man Island, the "pursuit" and "desire" of all the Fish-Man.

King Neptune remained silent for a long time before finally speaking with difficulty.

"This matter is extremely important, and I need to think about it for a while longer..."

"No problem."

Storm readily agreed.

Fish-Man Island is neither a pirate island like Hachinosu Island, nor is it an uninhabited island in the New World.

Storm couldn't bring himself to kill all the inhabitants of Fish-Man Island and simply bring the island to the New World.

Whether Fish-Man Island should relocate to the mainland depends on the choice of King Neptune and the Ryugu Kingdom.

Storm thought for a moment and then added a further explanation.

"King Neptune must have also heard of the legends of 'Whole Cake Island'."

"When Big Mom still ruled Whole Cake Island, it was one of the few multi-ethnic nations in the world."

"The Totto Land now belong to my rule, and they remain a nation where all races are equal."

"I treat all races of the sea equally."

That's true.

Although under Big Mom's rule, Whole Cake Island remained very feudal.

However, compared to other places on the sea, the people of Whole Cake Island can indeed be described as "harmonious".

Moreover, pirate rule has its advantages.

At least Big Mom won't exploit her kingdom's inhabitants like the kings of the World Government Member States, in order to pay the Heavenly Tribute.

The only condition for living in the Totto Land is to regularly pay lifespan fees to Big Mom!

As long as you pay for your lifespan.

Even the Fish-Man Race can live in Whole Cake Island!

Big Mom even gave birth to children with Merfolk blood!

After Storm defeated Big Mom and occupied Whole Cake Island, the residents of Totto Land no longer needed to pay "lifespan" taxes; instead, they paid normal and reasonable taxes.

Racial discrimination? Ethnic discrimination?

This thing doesn't exist in the Totto Land.

Storm is not a racist.

As for the Celestial Dragons?

Sorry, the Celestial Dragons were classified as non-human species by Storm.

King Neptune nodded silently.

Compared to the White Dragon Emperor, he was indeed more "familiar" with the Totto Land.

However, relocating Fish-Man Island is a matter of great importance...

King Neptune planned to summon his sons, daughters, and all his ministers later to discuss the matter.

Such an important matter cannot be rushed.

King Neptune took a deep breath, looked at the Pirate Emperor before him, and extended an invitation in his capacity as the ruler of the Ryugu Kingdom.

"Your Majesty the White Dragon Emperor, if you do not mind, please come and attend the banquet hosted by the Ryugu Kingdom."

Guests are always welcome.

Not to mention a super-heavyweight guest of the Pirate Emperor's caliber!

King Neptune had previously believed that the White Dragon Emperor truly intended to invade Fish-Man Island, and had even prepared himself for mutual destruction.

Unexpectedly, it seems the White Dragon Emperor came to "deliver a gift"...

Then we definitely need to treat them well!

"This matter isn't urgent."

Storm raised his hand, signaling King Neptune to calm down.

"Actually, I came to Fish-Man Island for two other things."

"The first thing is the Sea Forest on Fish-Man Island. There should be two Poneglyph there, right?"

"A red Road Poneglyph, and a plain black Poneglyph."

Although Storm was asking a question, his gaze shifted from King Neptune to another direction on Fish-Man Island.

The [Observation Haki] that allows one to "Hear the Voice of All Things" has already given him the answer.

There are two Poneglyph over there, issuing a "call" from ancient times!

The last Road Poneglyph is right there!

King Neptune's expression changed slightly.

This is the first time the White Dragon Emperor has come to Fish-Man Island, and he is not familiar with the environment there.

However, as the king of the Ryugu Kingdom, King Neptune instantly realized that the direction the White Dragon Emperor was gazing in was the Sea Forest!

The White Dragon Emperor came to Fish-Man Island for the Poneglyph!

Moreover, it's not hard to tell from their words that they already possessed accurate information about the two Poneglyph guarded by Fish-Man Island!

"That's right..."

King Neptune had no choice but to nod in agreement.

"There are indeed two Poneglyph in the Sea Forest."

"I will take these two Poneglyph with me."

Storm's seemingly casual words carried an undeniable meaning.

"In exchange for this, I will plant the Storm Pirates' flag on Fish-Man Island after I destroy the Whitebeard Pirates!"

This...

King Neptune blinked.

The Whitebeard Pirates haven't even been defeated yet.

White Dragon Emperor, are you going to cash in the future's promise for present treasures?

Isn't this just a bad check?

However, even when faced with the powerful Pirate Emperor, King Neptune couldn't bring himself to refuse.

Refuse the Pirate Emperor?

Are you out of your mind?!

King Neptune still wanted to make a small effort.

"Your Majesty the White Dragon Emperor, those two Poneglyph are treasures that Fish-Man Island has always protected. Could you please take only the rubbings of the Poneglyph?"

Theoretically speaking...

The truly valuable part of the Poneglyph lies in the historical records themselves.

Therefore, obtaining a rubbing is equivalent to obtaining the Poneglyph.

But--

"I refuse."

Storm rejected King Neptune's suggestion without hesitation.

"I previously took a Red Poneglyph from Totto Land, Wano Country, and Zou respectively."

"I am determined to get this red stone from Fish-Man Island."

"However, Fish-Man Island can preserve rubbings of these two Poneglyph."

Totto Land? The Wano Country? Zou?

King Neptune's pupils contracted slightly.

These three red stones, plus this one from Fish-Man Island...

The White Dragon Emperor is about to collect all the Road Poneglyph!?

Is a new Pirate King about to be born?

Storm naturally noticed King Neptune's expression and nodded slightly.

"That's right, I'm about to get my 'ticket' to Raftel!"

"The Road Poneglyph on Fish-Man Island is the final 'fragment' of the 'ticket'!"

What else could King Neptune say?

The BIG MOM Pirates of Totto Land Island, the Beasts Pirates of Wano Country...

The two Emperor Pirates had their Road Poneglyph stolen by the White Dragon Emperor.

Fish-Man Island cannot stop the White Dragon Emperor, nor dare it!

A complex expression appeared on King Neptune's face.

"Then I congratulate the White Dragon Emperor —no, the Pirate King—in advance!"

"It's too early to say such things now."

Storm shook his head and said nonchalantly.

"I have no ambition to become the Pirate King or anything like that."

Is that so?

King Neptune suspected the White Dragon Emperor was showing off, but he had no evidence.

"I will send someone to bring the two Poneglyph from the Sea Forest later."

"It's alright, I'll go by myself."

Storm waved his hand and then brought up his second objective.

"King Neptune, there is one more thing."

"Um, that..."

"Can you entrust Princess Shirahoshi's future to me?"

Second update.

Um.

Good morning, everyone.

Then, goodnight, time for bed.