The Mermaid Princess in the Sun!

The next day.

The warm light transformed from the Sun Tree Eve awakened another morning on Fish-Man Island.

On the soft bed inside the Hard Shell Tower, Shirahoshi slowly opened her eyes.

Memories of yesterday surfaced in her mind, and she instinctively propped herself up, looking around, trying to find the figure of that "divine being".

But the only one guarding her side was Mekaro, her pet shark.

Yesterday felt like nothing more than a dream.

"Mekaro ..."

Tears welled up in Shirahoshi's eyes as she reached out her hands to her pet shark.

"It's still just you by my side..."

Mekaro was hugged by Shirahoshi, and its not-so-bright mind was momentarily stunned, but it quickly came to its senses and shouted loudly.

Princess Shirahoshi! Now that you're awake, hurry up and wash up! Prince Manboshi has been waiting outside for quite some time!

Shirahoshi was stunned, temporarily wiping away her tears, and looked at Mekaro in surprise.

"Mekaro! You've actually learned to talk!"

Mekaro was confused by Shirahoshi's reaction.

'What?'

Only then did Shirahoshi notice that the sound Mekaro was making was still "shasha".

At least the sound echoing within the Hard Shell Tower was "shark-shark".

But at the same time, Shirahoshi also realized that she heard Mekaro's voice.

"Huh? What's this...?"

Shirahoshi frowned, recalling for a moment.

"This seems to be the [Observation Haki] that White Dragon Emperor mentioned?"

'White Dragon Emperor! White Dragon Emperor!'

Mekaro caught the key words and immediately began to urge them on.

' Princess Shirahoshi! The White Dragon Emperor is waiting for you in the main hall of the Ryugu Palace! White Dragon Emperor said he would take you to the New World, have you forgotten?'

"Mekaro, you really know how to talk—"

Just as Shirahoshi was about to rub her pet shark's face a few times, she suddenly realized something.

"Your Majesty the White Dragon Emperor! I'm not dreaming!"

Shirahoshi immediately released Mekaro, ignoring the tears on her face, and rushed towards the gate of the Hard Shell Tower.

She now has only one thought in her mind—

We must go see the White Dragon Emperor!

But just as Shirahoshi swam out of her palace, Shark Star, who remained in the huge living room of the Hard Shell Tower, noticed her younger sister.

"Shirahoshi... why are you crying? Did Mekaro bully you?"

"Shark! (No! I didn't!)"

Mekaro, who came out behind Shirahoshi, immediately let out a series of urgent shouts.

As a member of the Merfolk, Shark Star possesses the ability to communicate with fish and understands Mekaro's words.

"Brother!"

Shirahoshi subconsciously greeted her, but remembering what Shark Star had just said, she immediately covered her face with her hands and turned back to her palace.

Shark Star, who remained where it was, tilted its head and looked at Mekaro was also somewhat at a loss.

What exactly happened to Shirahoshi?

Mekaro explained in a low voice, "Shasha (I don't know, maybe she's still half asleep)..."

Shark Star nodded reluctantly.

In no time at all.

After washing up, a refreshed Shirahoshi reappeared before Shark Star Mekaro.

"Brother!"

Shirahoshi swam to her brother's side and urged him on playfully.

"Let's hurry and see the White Dragon Emperor!"

During her recent washing up, Shirahoshi had already recalled everything.

Just last night, Father King decided that she, along with Shark Star, would accompany the White Dragon Emperor to the Whole Cake Island in the New World. Also accompanying them would be Mekaro and other Merfolk servants responsible for taking care of the two princes and princesses.

In addition, the Sun Pirates will also set off for the New World, but only Jinbe will accompany them.

The main force of the Sun Pirates will travel by ship to Totto Land.

"Alright, let's go together."

Shark Star smiled gently and patted his sister's head.

But Shirahoshi's [Observation Haki] had already heard Shark Star's thoughts.

'My dear sister... the White Dragon Emperor's methods are not as gentle as you've seen...'

Shark Star felt a chill run down his spine whenever he thought about yesterday's cleanup operation on Fish-Man District.

I bet the blood of the Fish-Man Race on the streets of Fish-Man District still hasn't been washed away completely, has it?

The White Dragon Emperor is truly terrifying!

The Flying Dutchman Pirates, the New Fish-Man Pirates.

On Fish-Man Island, besides the Sun Pirates, there are two of the most powerful Fish-Man Pirates.

They were completely destroyed and wiped out on the same day.

What do you mean by "Pirate Emperor"?

A hint of doubt flashed in Shirahoshi's eyes.

Her [Observation Haki] had only just Awakening, and she was unable to capture all of Shark Star's thoughts; she only heard her brother's most superficial feelings.

She was utterly baffled.

Isn't the White Dragon Emperor gentle enough?

Shirahoshi recalled the man who seemed like a god yesterday, and her doubts deepened.

On the surface, Shark Star showed no unusual emotions as he brought his sister to the Ryugu Palace.

Throughout the journey, Shirahoshi silently followed behind Shark Star, keeping quiet while using her Observation Haki to listen to the thoughts of the mermaids and Fish-Man around her.

'Prince Shark Star... and Princess Shirahoshi!'

Princess Shirahoshi is so beautiful!

'Even the legendary Pirate Empress, in terms of beauty, cannot rival Princess Shirahoshi, right?'

The Fish-Man and mermaids living in the Ryugu Palace were very friendly to Shirahoshi.

But Shirahoshi still heard some things she shouldn't have heard.

'Yesterday's cleanup operation in Fish-Man District was absolutely horrific...'

'The New Fish-Man Pirates have been completely wiped out...'

'The White Dragon Emperor truly cherishes Princess Shirahoshi...'

Upon hearing the last part, Shirahoshi's face silently flushed red.

At this moment, they arrived at the Ryugu Palace.

Shirahoshi followed her brother Shark Star into the main palace of the Ryugu Palace, and the first thing she saw was the White Dragon Emperor.

Even King Neptune, seated in the main seat, was ignored by Shirahoshi at this moment.

'Your Majesty the White Dragon Emperor...'

The Shirahoshi whispered in her heart.

The next moment, Storm's voice echoed in her mind.

'Um?'

Shirahoshi's eyes widened slightly.

'Is this the White Dragon Emperor? Can you hear my thoughts?'

This is a fundamental ability possessed by everyone who has mastered Observation Haki, the ability to "Hear the Voice of All Things."

Storm's attitude was indifferent.

But Shirahoshi still inexplicably felt a surge of joy.

Inside the palace, in front of his Father King and elder brother, he secretly chatted with the White Dragon Emperor...

This experience was both novel and exciting for Shirahoshi.

Curious Star, something's wrong with you.

Looking at Storm's smiling face, Shirahoshi was momentarily confused about what this "Goldfish Princess" was thinking.

'Ponyo Princess?'

'I'm not Fish-Man, I'm a yu (pronounced yu, second tone) mermaid, Your Majesty the White Dragon Emperor Emperor--'

"Shirahoshi, Shirahoshi? Shirahoshi!"

King Neptune's three calls finally brought Shirahoshi back to life.

Shirahoshi looked at King Neptune with some panic.

"Father King?"

King Neptune felt a sudden, violent twitching in the corner of his eye.

Don't think he didn't see his precious daughter staring intently at that human Pirate Emperor!

Aren't pirates just robbers?

Isn't the Pirate Emperor the most powerful bandit?

How could the White Dragon Emperor be a thief?

"Cough cough."

Storm's soft cough drew the attention of all the mermaids and Fish-Man in the hall.

"It's almost time; it's time to set off."

King Neptune's admonitions were cut off by this sentence, and he could only sigh and say simply.

"Shirahoshi, once you get to Whole Cake Island, remember to contact Shark Star or Jinbe. Try not to trouble the White Dragon Emperor."

"Oh..."

Shirahoshi responded softly, then glanced pitifully at Storm.

The other person's voice immediately echoed in her mind.

'Don't hesitate to come to me if you need anything.'

'Um!'

Shirahoshi was immediately delighted, then secretly glanced at her Father King and puffed out her cheeks slightly.

Father King, you know nothing about the White Dragon Emperor...

King Neptune had no idea that his little darling was letting in the cold.

After another brief exchange of pleasantries...

King Neptune immediately handed over control of the situation to the White Dragon Emperor.

"Shirahoshi, Shark Star, and Mekaro, the three of you come with me."

Storm wasted no time and got right to the point.

"Jinbe, are you coming with us, or with the main force of the Sun Pirates?"

Sea Knight, who was also inside the main hall, answered without hesitation.

"I will protect Princess Shirahoshi!"

Shark Star is one thing.

Princess Shirahoshi is the Mermaid Princess of this generation!

Jinbe was also very aware of the meaning and significance of this identity.

"Let's go together then!"

Storm led Shirahoshi and the others out of the main hall and into the open square outside. He casually sculpted a Blue-Eyes White Dragon that was over a hundred meters long and then covered it with a double layer of bubble wrap.

Shirahoshi, Shark Star, and Jinbe entered the cabin inside the Blue-Eyes White Dragon's belly, accompanied by ordinary servants.

King Neptune waved goodbye to his beloved little princess, then turned and returned to the Ryugu Palace.

He will need to devote considerable energy to the follow-up work of calming people down in Fish-Man District.

Not to mention.

Will Fish-Man Island need to be relocated to the New World in the future...?

This matter requires the concerted efforts of everyone in the Ryugu Kingdom!

Blue-Eyes White Dragon, in the cabin of a ship.

As soon as Shirahoshi entered, she acted like a curious child, touching and looking around everywhere.

Shark Star offered a few words of advice.

But then Storm spoke again.

"Shirahoshi."

Storm extended the invitation.

"Would you like to come sit outside with me?"

Without hesitation, Shirahoshi abandoned her brother and left with the White Dragon Emperor.

Blue-Eyes White Dragon, atop its head.

Shirahoshi silently admired the deep-sea scenery around her, a novel sight she had never seen before.

"Shirahoshi, can you hear me?"

Storm's voice rang in the Mermaid Princess's ears.

"The Sea King of the deep sea welcome you and send you their blessings."

Merfolk possess the ability to communicate with fish.

However, Sea King are not fish.

Only the Mermaid Princess can communicate with the Sea King.

"Um!"

Shirahoshi nodded emphatically; she had indeed heard cheers from the deep sea.

But the unfamiliar environment still made her a little nervous, and she subconsciously moved closer to Storm.

Storm saw Shirahoshi approaching like a small mountain, he actively increased his size, transforming into a miniature giant.

On the head of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon.

Two figures, one tall and one short, nestled together.

From the dark depths of the ocean, to the dim photic zone, and then to the bright photic zone...

The Blue-Eyes White Dragon leaped out of the sea like a fish.

Storm looked gently at the mermaid princess in the sunlight.

"Shirahoshi, welcome to the sunlight."

Second update.

Good morning, everyone.

Go to sleep!