The End of the Trash on Fish-Man Island Is Here!

[Poseidon]?

Shirahoshi tilted her head, her little face full of confusion.

"Your Majesty, White Dragon Emperor, I don't understand..."

King Neptune frantically winked at Storm, pleading with the Pirate Emperor not to reveal Shirahoshi's true identity.

She is clearly Mermaid Princess from Fish-Man Island, but at the same time, she is also Ancient Weapon capable of destroying the world.

This kind of thing could very likely cause a huge psychological burden for young Shirahoshi.

King Neptune also did not want to see the innocent and lovely Shirahoshi fall into such a situation.

Storm noticed King Neptune's gaze, and his Observation Haki "heard" the old father's thoughts, then gave him a reassuring look.

"Shirahoshi, you must have heard that too, right?"

Shirahoshi gazed into the depths of the Sea Forest, where the marine life continued to cheer. Some of the bolder fish even swam towards them.

While swimming, they shouted "King!" "King!" "King!"...

Shirahoshi had never seen such enthusiastic sea fish before, and was almost startled.

But Shirahoshi could also sense that the group of sea fish had no ill intentions towards her, only pure admiration.

"Yes, I heard it, the 'voices' of those sea creatures."

King Neptune, who had previously harbored some doubts, now felt that his questions had been answered.

Although he still couldn't hear a sound, but...

This is probably a talent unique to [Poseidon, the Sea King], right?

Wait, that's not right!

Shirahoshi can hear the "voices" made by sea creatures because she is the current [Poseidon].

Then why can the White Dragon Emperor also hear these sounds?

Could the White Dragon Emperor be the legendary [Pluton, the Pluton of the Underworld]?

Or perhaps [Uranus, the Uranus]?

It can't be the next Aquaman, can it?

"That's your 'talent'."

Storm ignored King Neptune, gazing at Shirahoshi surrounded by several sea fish, and slowly explained.

"Based on my observation just now, you should have successfully Awakening a power called [Observation Haki] -- of course, there may be other powers hidden within your [Observation Haki]."

Simply put, you can think of your ability as—chatting, talking, and making friends with marine life!

Shirahoshi is indeed very young.

Even if a girl of this age were the reincarnation of Poseidon, she wouldn't understand anything too complicated.

If Storm told Shirahoshi, "Your power is to control all the Sea King in the sea."

The other party most likely won't understand.

So Storm changed his wording.

The Mermaid Princess possesses the ability to control all the Sea King in the ocean.

From another perspective, doesn't this just mean that all the Sea King in the ocean are the Mermaid Princess's friends?

"Friend!?"

Shirahoshi understood and was very interested; her sea-blue eyes were fixed on the fish around her.

"Are these fish my 'friends' now?"

Shirahoshi quickly "heard" the sounds of the sea fish.

'King...'

'King...'

Storm also heard these voices of the heart.

These ordinary sea fish don't seem to possess any extraordinary intelligence...

He casually gave another example.

"Shirahoshi, have you forgotten Mekaro?"

During the years that Shirahoshi hid in the Hard Shell Tower.

Aside from her family, Mekaro is Shirahoshi's only friend.

It is worth mentioning that...

Mekaro is not a member of the Merfolk or Fish-Man Race; it is simply a highly intelligent shark.

Before becoming Shirahoshi's pet, Mekaro had also "served" in King Neptune —still as a pet.

"But that's Mekaro."

Shirahoshi gently stroked the sea fish beside her; she had now noticed something "unusual" about them.

"These sea fish don't seem to be as smart as Mekaro... Sorry."

The last line is when Shirahoshi apologizes to the fish.

"In fact, there is a special kind of creature living in the ocean called 'Sea King'."

Storm offered a casual explanation.

"Some Sea King are just as intelligent as normal humans—and as intelligent as Merfolk or Fish-Man Race."

"Aside from Sea King, just from what I've encountered..."

"There are also the Mink Tribe, who have animal-like appearances but also human intelligence, and have even developed their own civilization;

"And there's Zunesha, a very, very huge elephant whose feet are on the seabed, but whose head can touch the clouds in the sky;

"There are also some other special creatures."

"Shirahoshi, now that you 'Awakening [Observation Haki], you can start by making friends with Sea King, or I can introduce you to other friends."

Shirahoshi hesitated for a moment.

She really wanted to make new friends on her own...

But after thinking about it carefully, she didn't seem to have the guts...

You'd better just obey the White Dragon Emperor's orders...

"Your Majesty the White Dragon Emperor, I will obey your command."

Upon hearing this, King Neptune suddenly pressed his hand to his heart, but he could not suppress the intense pain emanating from it.

His daughter, his little princess, seems to be really going to be kidnapped...

"Then I'll take you to see Zunesha later!"

Storm made the decision happily.

"I think Zunesha would also be looking forward to meeting you."

"Really?"

Shirahoshi's eyes lit up.

Will anyone have any expectations of me?

"Don't underestimate yourself, Curious Star."

Storm gently ruffled Shirahoshi's thick, wavy pink hair, which resembled seaweed.

"I also have high expectations for you."

"Your Majesty the White Dragon Emperor..."

Shirahoshi felt an immense, warm power being injected into her heart.

This force caused her cheeks to flush slightly, and her eyes to well up a little.

Under King Neptune's chilling gaze, as cold as an icy wasteland, Storm calmly withdrew his right hand.

"As far as I know, Queen Otohime's [Observation Haki] talent is also very impressive, so Shirahoshi, your ability is a gift left to you by Queen Otohime."

Shirahoshi was startled.

"A gift from Mother..."

Storm smiled.

"So, now that Shirahoshi has learned how to use [Observation Haki], let's continue 'listening to the voices of all things'!"

Shirahoshi nodded heavily.

Under Storm's constant tutelage, Shirahoshi's mastery of [Observation Haki] became increasingly proficient.

As for [Conqueror's Haki], there's still no sign of it.

After spending half a day in the Sea Forest.

Storm and his party returned to the Ryugu Kingdom.

Feeling somewhat weary, Shirahoshi bid farewell to Storm and King Neptune before returning to her Hard Shell Tower to rest.

King Neptune, as the host, held a lavish and magnificent banquet in the Ryugu Kingdom.

During the banquet.

"Your Majesty the White Dragon Emperor, thank you very much for your care and guidance of Shirahoshi."

King Neptune raised Storm glass and spoke very seriously.

"Fish-Man Island will never forget your kindness!"

"I came here only for Shirahoshi."

Storm casually raised his glass, revealing his intentions.

"Also, there's something else I need to take care of in the New World. Tomorrow I'll take Shirahoshi with me and leave Fish-Man Island."

"King Neptune, have you considered your previous suggestion?"

King Neptune put down his wine glass, looking troubled.

"The relocation plan for Fish-Man Island is of utmost importance... Please allow me some more time to consider it, Your Majesty the White Dragon Emperor."

After thinking about it for half a day.

King Neptune had already made a general decision in his mind.

Fish-Man Island is currently under the control of the Whitebeard Pirates.

Previously, the White Dragon Emperor had mentioned that he was about to wage war against the Whitebeard Pirates.

The outcome of this war is still uncertain.

King Neptune planned to consider the future of Fish-Man Island after the war was over.

If the White Dragon Emperor loses...

So Fish-Man Island will remain as it is, awaiting the arrival of the prophesied "savior".

But if the White Dragon Emperor wins...

Fish-Man Island doesn't have the power to refuse the White Dragon Emperor, does it?

It's a little embarrassing to admit.

Deep down, King Neptune actually hoped that the White Dragon White Dragon Emperor could win the war against the Whitebeard Pirates.

He had a harmonious relationship with Whitebeard, and Fish-Man Island had also received kindness from the Whitebeard Pirates.

But compared to the future of Fish-Man Island, the future of countless Fish-Man Race and Merfolk...

The kindness shown to the Whitebeard Pirates is still too insignificant.

As the king of the Ryugu Kingdom, King Neptune could not refuse the idea of his country moving towards the true sun.

Storm nodded and said, "Alright, contact Shirahoshi after you make your decision."

King Neptune opened his mouth, but swallowed the rest of his words.

Fish-Man Island wants to wait until the war between White Dragon Emperor and Whitebeard ends before making a decision.

King Neptune naturally hoped that Shirahoshi could stay on Fish-Man Island during this time, rather than going to the New World with the White Dragon Emperor.

However, the White Dragon Emperor had already made his decision, and he could not defy the will of this Pirate Emperor...

I just hope the White Dragon Emperor can protect Shirahoshi...

King Neptune raised his glass once more.

Just then, a loud, cold snort came from the side.

"Snort!"

At this moment, Sea Knight Jinbe, who was also seated at the banquet, glared angrily at Storm.

"Princess Shirahoshi is the princess of Fish-Man Island, I would never—"

Jinbe.

Storm interrupted Sea Knight abruptly.

"If you really care about Shirahoshi that much, then come with me to Totto Land!"

Upon hearing this, Jinbe's tightly furrowed brows relaxed somewhat.

He genuinely believed that the White Dragon Emperor was a dangerous element.

He tried to stop the other party's actions.

But it really can't be stopped.

Fish-Man have their limits!

However, if he were to accompany Princess Shirahoshi to Whole Cake Island, he could also serve as Princess Shirahoshi bodyguard, at least ensuring Princess Shirahoshi safety before his death...

"Um, you've probably misunderstood something, Jinbe."

Storm heard the Sea Knight's thoughts and spoke again.

"Your skills are decent, but you're not qualified to be Shirahoshi's bodyguard yet."

"I'm taking you with me to the Totto Land because I thought having someone familiar with Shirahoshi by her side might help her adapt to life in the New World more quickly."

Upon hearing this, Jinbe's blue fish face instantly turned black.

But today, he couldn't even last a few seconds against the White Dragon Emperor's [Conqueror's Haki]...

Jinbe was very unhappy, but he couldn't find any reason to refute it.

Storm abandoned Jinbe and turned to look at King Neptune.

"King Neptune, if you wish, you may also travel with us to the Totto Land."

"In any case, the company of her family is definitely very beneficial to Shirahoshi's growth."

Storm wouldn't mind bringing Fish-Man Island to Totto Land as well.

But it was clear that King Neptune was still hesitating.

So he didn't insist.

While you can't take Fish-Man Island with you, taking a few Fish-Man or mermaids with you is no problem.

King Neptune nodded seriously.

"I'll talk to the children about it later."

King Neptune also wanted to go to Totto Land with Shirahoshi.

But he was, after all, the king of Fish-Man Island.

Abandoning his country and fleeing to the sea... what kind of king is that?

King Neptune had no choice but to settle for second best.

He couldn't go to Whole Cake Island with Shirahoshi, but he had three other children!

Shark Star (Fish-Man)

Ryuboshi (Royal Fish-Man)

Manboshi (Red Fish-Man)

To showcase the prestige of the Ryugu Kingdom, King Neptune thought it was a brilliant idea to send Shark Star to accompany Shirahoshi.

After all, his other two children were indeed somewhat... not quite as good-looking as he hoped.

"Oh, right, there's one more thing."

Just as Storm raised his glass, he remembered a fish.

"Several years ago, Queen Otohime was assassinated by Hody Jones of Fish-Man District."

"Should I clean up that trash for Fish-Man Island?"

Hody Jones.

A brain-dead piece of trash who only knows how to do drugs.

Having successfully "recruited" Storm, Shirahoshi naturally wouldn't mind helping Shirahoshi settle her "matricide."

Perhaps Shirahoshi herself didn't mean it that way—at Queen Otohime's request, Shirahoshi didn't hold a grudge.

But Storm couldn't just stand by and do nothing.

What's the difference between Captain who can't protect his crew and trash?

Captain only leads his crew aimlessly on suicidal adventures is utter garbage.

Queen Otohime was a true saint.

Shirahoshi is now a little saint.

Storm did not possess such a noble character.

He believed in an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth!

"Hody Jones..."

King Neptune was taken aback; he had not previously suspected Hody Jones.

But the White Dragon Emperor is unlikely to lie about this.

King Neptune said in a deep voice.

"I'll send men to arrest Hody Jones right away!"

Storm glanced at the silent Jinbe, casually flicked out a lump of clay, which transformed into a human figure the moment it hit the ground.

It was none other than Joan was wearing the [Bubble Ring].

Although other Clay Doll are not afraid of seawater.

However, in a marine environment, the [Bubble Ring]'s abilities are more effective.

Furthermore, the [Bubble Fruit] is also very good at cleaning up trash.

"Let Joan go with you."

Storm waved.

"Although Hody Jones is trash, he's still a bit of a problem for the Ryugu Kingdom."

Hody Jones himself is not a very good person.

But he's a heavy drug user.

If the guards of Fish-Man Island were sent to capture Hody Jones, there's still a chance that the trash might escape.

Storm didn't want to see that happen, so he decided to help him to the end and see it through to the end.

Facing Joan.

Hody Jones's fate was sealed.

Fish-Man District trash, your doomsday has come!

Second update.

Goodnight everyone.