Sea Knight Physique Is Really Something-He Falls Asleep the Moment His Head Hits the Pillow!

"Your Majesty the White Dragon Emperor, are you really going to take me out to play?"

"Real."

"But my Father King told me that there are monsters outside the Hard Shell Tower."

"I've killed the little monster—it's gone, and it'll never bother Shirahoshi again."

"The White Dragon Emperor is truly amazing!"

Shirahoshi looked at Storm with a puzzled yet impressive gaze, her bright, sea-blue eyes sparkling.

"She's so small, but she's so amazing."

Short stature?

Storm's lips twitched slightly.

He glanced at Princess Shirahoshi, who was nearly ten meters tall, then at King Neptune, who was over ten meters tall, and sighed.

The power of the Clay- Clay Fruit began to operate silently.

In a short moment, Storm's body swelled to a height of nearly twenty meters.

Princess Shirahoshi, who could have used her height to look down on Storm, suddenly became a real "little girl" in his presence, less than half his height.

Wow! The White Dragon Emperor has grown so big!

Shirahoshi was startled when she saw that Storm had suddenly grown up, but she immediately asked him curiously.

"Could it be that the White Dragon Emperor is a legendary giant?"

"I am not a giant."

Storm bowed slightly and extended his right hand to Shirahoshi.

"I'm just an ordinary pirate."

"Pirates?"

Shirahoshi had just placed her little hand in Storm's palm when she was startled by these words.

"But my Father King told me that all pirates are bad guys. Is the White Dragon Emperor a bad guy too?"

Although Shirahoshi was asking Storm, she subconsciously glanced at King Neptune beside her.

King Neptune wanted to say that the White Dragon Emperor was a lawless and utterly wicked villain.

They had only just met, yet he had completely charmed his precious daughter with just a few words.

However, in front of the White Dragon Emperor, King Neptune could only speak vaguely.

"You'll have to decide this yourself, Shirahoshi."

"Then the White Dragon Emperor must be a good person!"

Shirahoshi gently grasped Storm's hand and followed him slowly toward the gate of the Hard Shell Tower.

"Your Majesty White Dragon Emperor, where shall we go to play?"

"Sea Forest"

Just as Storm was about to ask Shirahoshi what kind of "mode of transportation" he liked, he suddenly realized that the pressure in his hand had increased considerably.

"What's wrong, Shirahoshi?"

He turned his head and saw that Princess Shirahoshi, who had just been all smiles, suddenly had tears welling up in her eyes.

"Your Majesty the White Dragon Emperor, are you perhaps the deity who grants my wish?"

"Um?"

Storm paused, then looked at King Neptune beside him.

King Neptune, who had just been glaring and berating the White Dragon Emperor, now showed tenderness.

"The Sea Forest... the grave of Shirahoshi's mother, Otohime, is in the Sea Forest."

King Neptune wiped his eyes, his voice filled with both guilt and heartache.

"Shirahoshi had always wanted to go to the Sea Forest, but outside... the outside of the Hard Shell Tower is just too dangerous."

"For the past few years, Shirahoshi has been confined to the Ryugu Palace..."

For the Shirahoshi...

The danger doesn't just come from pirates and slave hunters outside Fish-Man Island.

This also includes forces originating from within Fish-Man Island itself.

For example, Vander Deiken IX, who was relentlessly pursuing Shirahoshi.

Another example is Hody Jones, who shot and killed Queen Otohime a few years ago.

These are all beings who harbor deep malice towards Shirahoshi.

Because of these dangers.

Shirahoshi wasn't even able to attend Queen Otohime's funeral.

"I'm not a god, just a pirate."

Storm gently patted Shirahoshi's little head.

Let's go to the Sea Forest!

"Um!"

Shirahoshi burst into laughter through her tears.

Storm returned to his original size, sculpted a sufficiently large Blue-Eyes White Dragon, and led Shirahoshi and King Neptune to the Sea Forest.

On the journey.

Like a curious child, Shirahoshi kept asking Storm questions, and before the answer to the previous question was even available, she would throw out the next one.

"White Dragon Emperor Majesty, what is this white creature? It looks even more handsome than Mekaro (Mekaro 'Shirahoshi pet shark)."

"Your Majesty the White Dragon Emperor, it is said that the sunlight on Fish-Man Island is a gift from Eve the Sun Tree. Have you ever seen the real [sun]?"

"A lush green 'forest,' brightly colored 'flowers,' and 'animals' covered in hair... Do those furry creatures really exist?"

Storm looked at Shirahoshi who kept asking questions and couldn't help but rub his temples.

He finally spoke after Shirahoshi had a moment to catch his breath.

"How about we let Shirahoshi explore these questions herself later?"

"By myself? Can I do that?"

Shirahoshi's eyes lit up instantly, but her expression turned hesitant the next moment.

"But that means leaving Fish-Man Island, right?"

"Yes, one of my purposes in coming to Fish-Man Island is to take Shirahoshi out of here."

Storm nodded, directly acknowledging his mission objective, and then added.

"However, if Shirahoshi likes it, I can bring Fish-Man Island out of the deep sea with me."

"Or, I could simply gift Shirahoshi a real, Land Island."

The Shirahoshi is the key point.

Everything else is a minor issue.

That's Storm's attitude.

But it was precisely his indifferent attitude that stirred up Shirahoshi's childhood memories.

Although Shirahoshi was only six years old when Queen Otohime passed away.

Even so, Shirahoshi never forgot the teachings she received from Queen Otohime.

Queen Otohime's life wish was for Fish-Man Island to return to the true light of the sun.

Shirahoshi didn't think she had the courage her mother possessed, but she still wanted to fulfill her mother's wish.

Now, hearing what Storm said...

Shirahoshi couldn't help but admire him again.

"The White Dragon Emperor is indeed a god!"

Storm wanted to correct Shirahoshi's statement.

On this vast ocean, almost all creatures that bear the title of "god" are of questionable character.

But looking at Shirahoshi's innocent face, Storm's idea of explanation vanished instantly.

What adult would argue with a child?

During the conversation.

We've arrived at the Sea Forest.

King Neptune took Shirahoshi with him to visit Queen Otohime's tomb.

Storm did not get involved in this matter; he simply followed the guidance of his Observation Haki and went directly to the two Poneglyph placed in the Sea Forest.

Within the [Observation Haki] that allows one to "Hear the Voice of All Things," the voices of both Poneglyph sound incredibly powerful.

Especially that Road Poneglyph!

The fourth road sign!

The last signpost!

Storm has already picked up that "ticket" to the Laugh Tale!

He was about to extend his right hand and transfer both Poneglyph in front of him into the "Treasure of the King".

But thinking of Shirahoshi, Storm sighed and didn't take both Poneglyph with him.

White clay was released from his palm, touching the two Poneglyph and immediately beginning to replicate all the details of Poneglyph.

A short while later...

Two more pure white Poneglyph were quietly placed on the land of the Sea Forest.

These two pure white Poneglyph are replicas of Ancient Poneglyph created by Storm using the Nine-Star [Clay Fruit].

With the power of the Nine-Star [Clay Fruit], these two "Clay Poneglyph," while not as hard as the real Poneglyph, are not much less so.

Storm first put away the real Road Poneglyph, then placed the copy of the clay Poneglyph in the previous position on the redstone.

As for the Poneglyph that records Joey Boy's apology to the Mermaid Princess.

Storm didn't touch it; he merely took a replica.

Let's leave this Poneglyph here!

Storm put away the last piece of the Road Poneglyph, waited there silently for a while, and then turned to look for King Neptune and Princess Shirahoshi.

At this time.

Beside King Neptune and Princess Shirahoshi, a burly, blue "fish" figure appeared.

Storm recognized the true identity of the blue-skinned fathead fish at a glance.

Shichibukai, Jinbe of the Seven Sea Knight.

The Whitebeard Pirates simply planted their flag on Fish-Man Island.

The true protector of Fish-Man Island is Sea Knight Jinbe.

Storm's [Observation Haki] had already detected Sea Knight Jinbe's approaching presence, so he wasn't surprised and simply waved in a friendly manner.

"Sashiburi da na (Long time no see) ~ Jinbe, the Sea Knight."

"I don't remember ever meeting you before."

Jinbe's attitude was very cold, even somewhat "hostile".

"White Dragon Emperor."

Jinbe remembered the face of the White Dragon Emperor.

In the previous Sabaody Archipelago incident involving Pluton Rayleigh's Execution Incident.

Jinbe was one of the participants.

However, Jinbe never fought against the culprit behind that incident— the Red Dragon Emperor.

To be precise, he was directly electrocuted by the "Thunder Tsunami" unleashed by the combined forces of Golden Lion II and Whitebeard the Second.

But no matter what.

Jinbe will never forget that face that looks exactly like the Red Dragon Emperor!

What's more, the opponent is none other than the White Dragon Emperor!

"Jinbe, your attitude is too cold."

Shirahoshi stood beside King Neptune and whispered words of advice.

"The White Dragon Emperor is a good person."

"Princess Shirahoshi..."

Jinbe turned around and looked at Shirahoshi with a great headache.

To be honest.

He felt that the princess was a bit too delicate.

But the other person was just a child.

Jinbe couldn't even utter a harsh word.

But Jinbe remained silent.

Storm, however, did not want to waste any more time here.

"Shirahoshi, are you going to take this blue-skinned fathead fish with you when you leave Fish-Man Island?"

Blue-skinned fathead fish?

Shirahoshi glanced instinctively at the somewhat chubby Sea Knight Jinbe, then quickly lowered her head and covered her mouth.

Even so, a soft laugh still escaped from between her fingers.

"Sorry..."

Several veins bulged on Jinbe's forehead.

He acknowledged the White Dragon Emperor's fame and power.

But why did this guy start swearing—no, swearing at fish?

Jinbe took a long, deep breath, suppressing his somewhat agitated emotions.

"White Dragon Emperor! Princess Shirahoshi is the princess of Fish-Man Island. If you want to take her away, I will absolutely not stand idly by!"

Storm raised an eyebrow. "Sea Knight, you mean you want to stop me?"

Jinbe stepped forward, standing guard in front of King Neptune and Shirahoshi, and assumed the starting stance of Fish-Man Karate.

A powerful and profound [Armament Haki] surged from his body, completely turning his arms black.

Facing the Pirate Emperor, the Shichibukai immediately unleashed their true power.

"If you want to take Princess Shirahoshi away, you'll have to step over my dead body first!"

Storm looked calmly at Jinbe.

"Then I'll make my move."

Jinbe. He raised his left arm and laid his right arm flat, assuming a strange defensive stance.

"Plum Blossom Skin!"

Storm didn't say anything, but his eyes narrowed slightly, and he instantly released his [Conqueror's Haki].

A black and red arc of electricity surged out from in front of him, moving with lightning speed to reach Sea Knight Jinbe in an instant, completely engulfing the blue-skinned fathead fish.

Shirahoshi instinctively screamed.

"White Dragon Emperor Emperor--"

Thump!

Sea Knight Jinbe, fainted and collapsed to the ground, unable to rise again.

Shirahoshi's screams abruptly stopped.

She looked at the blue-skinned fathead fish with a completely bewildered expression.

Jinbe did Lord Jinbe fall asleep so easily?

Second update.

Goodnight everyone.