Neptune's Shock, a Living Legend!

"A mermaid girl has actually been captured...?"

Sharks frowned and asked, "Have you found out who did it?"

"This..."

Seeing the Fish-Man Soldier hesitate, he immediately said, "Speak!"

"So far, only two pirate crews have appeared on our Fish-Man Island," the Fish-Man Soldier said. "One is the Straw Hat Pirates, who illegally entered the island, and the other is Caribou's crew, who have undergone screening."

"That Supernovas?"

"Yes."

After thinking for a moment, Sharks nodded and said, "Continue."

Upon hearing this, the Fish-Man Soldier continued, "After receiving news that the mermaid girl had been captured, we rushed to Caribou's ship to search, but... we couldn't find the missing girl."

"Where are the members of this pirate crew?" Sharks asked.

"We sent men to follow them, but we found no trace of the merman girl," the Fish-Man Soldier said. "So the chances of it being them are slim."

Upon hearing this, Sharks immediately fell silent.

This is really not good news.

"So, it was the Straw Hat Pirates who kidnapped the girls?" the mermaid beside her exclaimed in shock.

"That's impossible."

A mermaid who had seen Luffy and his crew before said, "They're Camie's friend, how could they possibly capture mermaids?"

"That's right, if they really had that idea, they would have attacked us just now..." another mermaid added.

With their strength, there was no way they could escape from those people.

"You're right, I don't agree that they did it either."

"But there's no proof they didn't do it, is there?" the Fish-Man Soldier said. "After all, the Straw Hat Crew of more than just a few people."

"Besides... we haven't found the Straw Hat Crew Pirates' ship either!"

Without finding the pirate ship, there's no way to confirm whether they really hid the mermaids, so... they're highly suspicious.

Upon hearing this, the other Fish-Man Race on the street immediately began to whisper among themselves.

After a moment, a man said, "But the Straw Hat Crew's Blood-Eyed Ninja is a hero who saved our Fish-Man brethren. Would his crew really do such a thing?"

"I don't think that's very likely either..."

"That's true, we can't just suspect others because of this."

"Do you know how many pirates have disguised themselves as good people to approach mermaids and then kidnap them?" the Fish-Man Soldier said with a stern face. "You can know a person's face but not their heart."

"They are pirates after all!"

He won't change his mind until he finds the Straw Hat Crew crew and their ship.

"That's right."

Another Fish-Man Soldier had experienced the kidnapping said coldly, "If the Blood-Eyed Ninja were still alive, we certainly wouldn't believe the Straw Hat Crew would do such a thing, but he's dead after all!"

"Without this person's restraint, no one knows if the Straw Hat Crew might turn against us for some reason."

Who knows if the Straw Hat Crew will hold a grudge against Fish-Man Island because the Blood-Eyed Ninja died in Mary Geoise?

After all... even Madame Shyarly made a prophecy!

With that in mind, he turned his gaze to Madame Shyarly.

As if understanding the Fish-Man's thoughts, the others immediately turned their attention to Madame Shyarly.

The other party did just say that the Straw Hat Crew Straw Hat would destroy Fish-Man Island.

Sharks understood the other party's thoughts, so he also turned his attention to Madame Shyarly.

After a moment of silence, Sharks said, "Madame Shyarly, did you really foresee the future you just described?"

"Will the Straw Hat Crew... really destroy Fish-Man Island?"

Madame Shyarly was clutching her tail, paused for a moment upon hearing this, then nodded and said, "Yes, I did see it..."

"Is that so...?"

Sharks frowned; he was well aware of just how terrifying the other party's prediction accuracy was.

In that case... we can't receive the Straw Hat Crew as originally planned.

We shouldn't just take them to the Ryugu Kingdom without understanding the specifics.

Thinking of this, Sharks turned to look at his two younger brothers and said, "Although this future hasn't happened yet, we can't just ignore it."

"What are you going to do?" Star Emperor asked.

"Let's find a way to arrest them first," Sharks said. "That will make our investigation easier."

"However... remember, you must not harm their lives."

After saying that, Sharks paused for a moment, then continued, "At least until we're certain they're the culprits who kidnapped the mermaids and destroyed Fish-Man Island, we can't kill them."

Given the current situation, the Straw Hat Crew is highly suspicious, so they must take special measures.

If the Straw Hat Crew is innocent, then... their Royal Family will personally apologize to Straw Hat Crew and compensate them for their losses.

Upon hearing this, Star Emperor and Sunfish Star exchanged a glance, then said in unison, "Understood!"

Although doing this is somewhat unfair to the Blood-Eyed Ninja, for the safety of Fish-Man Island... we have no choice but to ask the Straw Hat Crew to make do for now.

"Keep a close eye on that other pirate crew as well." Sharks glanced at his subordinates and said, "If you spot any unusual activity, arrest them immediately!"

"Yes!"

"What if they want to set sail now?" the Fish-Man Soldier asked.

"They are not allowed to set sail until the investigation is complete," Sharks said.

"This..."

Upon hearing this, the Fish-Man Soldier exchanged glances, then said, "Wouldn't this be inappropriate?"

The other party entered Fish-Man Island through proper screening; such restrictions might...

Special cases require special treatment.

Sharks said, "Besides... if the Straw Hat Crew isn't the culprit behind capturing the mermaids... then they are the real killers!"

Under these circumstances, we absolutely cannot let them leave!

The soldiers were taken aback for a moment, then their faces darkened as they replied, "Understood!"

If that's the case, we really can't let that group of people leave so easily.

Sharks nodded, then looked up at the Ryugu Kingdom and said, "Immediately contact the Left Minister and the Right Minister and tell them what's happening here."

"Yes!"

"Your Fish-Man Island is truly amazing~" Luffy, standing atop Megalo, laughed as he looked down at the figures that had shrunk to the size of ants, saying, "Flying this high, the bubbles don't even pop!"

This is completely different from when we were in Sabaody Archipelago!

"Of course," Neptune chuckled. "Our Fish-Man Island has a very special environment, so the bubbles won't burst."

This is also why Fish-Man Island is able to survive by relying on bubbles.

Then, he glanced at Luffy around aimlessly, and said, "Be careful, don't fall."

"Neptune ~"

"Camie ~"

"Camie ~"

"Camie ~"

"Neptune ~"

Xi Yan:...

What kind of weird catchphrase is that?!

Seeing Neptune wagging its tail incessantly, Xi Yan was completely speechless.

Luffy bluntly replied, "Uncle, the chants you're making sound like an idiot."

"Shut up, you rude bastard!" Pappagu rushed to Luffy's side in a panic, grabbed his head and yelled, "Can't you show some respect?!"

"I'm really scared of you, so scared!"

After speaking, Pappagu glanced cautiously at Neptune, fearing that the latter might attack them in a fit of anger.

To Pappagu's surprise, the king of Fish-Man Island remained calm and didn't seem to care about Luffy's words.

'Huh?!'

Doesn't Lord Neptune care about such things?

At this moment, Pappagu's heart was filled with confusion.

"Uncle, is this shark named Megalo your pet?" Merry asked curiously.

"No, that's not true."

Neptune said, "Megalo is my daughter's pet."

After finishing speaking, the fat Fish-Man father paused for a moment, then said helplessly, "You have no idea, after Megalo disappeared, my daughter cried nonstop, and I didn't know what to do..."

Recalling the way his daughter had cried her heart out in front of him, the old father sighed deeply.

Then, Neptune turned to Luffy and said, "Anyway... thank you."

"Thank you for rescuing Megalo when he was in danger."

Otherwise, he wouldn't know how to soothe his crying daughter.

"Shark!"

"Shark!"

Hearing Neptune's words, Megalo nodded happily, as if expressing his gratitude to everyone.

"Haha, we only managed to rescue him by chance, no need to be so polite," Luffy laughed.

Merry reached out her little hand and touched the shark's skin, saying, "What a polite and kind shark!"

Upon hearing their words, the enormous shark below laughed even harder.

"Is this guy really the Mermaid Princess's pet?" Pappagu asked curiously, looking down at Megalo.

"I'm also quite curious," Xi Yan said, stroking his chin.

Although this shark doesn't look fierce at all, what kind of princess would keep a shark as a pet?

Will he/she look unusually fierce?

Thinking of this, Xi Yan fell into deep thought.

"That's not right," Brook said, looking at Pappagu. "I remember Mr. Pappagu saying before that you and the Mermaid Princess were good friends. How come you don't know that?"

Upon hearing this, Pappagu's face immediately broke out in a cold sweat; he was just bragging!

And... saying such things in front of King Neptune, who is his father, could really get you beaten to death!

"Shh!"

"Oh~"

Seeing Pappagu's nervous expression, Brook immediately Satori and said, "So he was just bragging."

"Please don't tell anyone..." Pappagu said, tears streaming down her face.

You should just keep it to yourself, why expose him, you bastard!

That damned skeleton bastard!

"Yohohohoho~"

Brook smiled, then looked down at the town below, which was getting smaller and smaller, and said, "Speaking of which... Sanji was probably the one who wanted to see the Mermaid Princess the most, but he missed it."

"Indeed," Usopp said, stroking his chin. "This guy's luck is really bad."

Who would have thought they'd end up going to the Ryugu Kingdom with the King of Fish-Man Island?

If Sanji knew this, wouldn't he be green with envy?

As if he had just thought of something, a strange smile appeared on Usopp's face.

Listening to their conversation, Merry blinked, then said with some worry, "I wonder how Sanji doing now."

"Don't worry, this guy is fine."

Recalling the scene he'd witnessed at Madame Shyarly's café, a wicked smile crept across Xi Yan's face as he said, "This guy's currently chasing and playing around with those two transvestites with great energy!"

"I see." Merry nodded and said, "Then I'm relieved."

With so much energy, he should be fine.

Nami:...

Nami turned and glanced at Xi Yan, whose face was adorned with a wicked smile, and was immediately rendered speechless.

What chasing and playing around?

Could it be that Sanji was being chased by those two transvestites?

For someone like Sanji, this situation is probably hell...

However, Nami calmed down after realizing that this guy wouldn't die.

Anyway, I won't die, so hell is hell.

Is this really a good idea?

"Ah?"

Hearing Camie's words, Nami was stunned for a moment, then turned around and looked at Camie in confusion, saying, "What?"

"People like us going to the Ryugu Kingdom or something..."

"Why are you still dwelling on this?" Nami said helplessly, "Didn't this uncle say it was okay?"

Even the King of the Ryugu Kingdom has agreed to this, so there's absolutely no need for Camie to worry about it.

"That's right."

Usopp chimed in, mimicking Neptune's tone, "But Uncle said 'friends can come too,' so don't worry."

"This..."

"Ryugu Kingdom is a place you can't usually go to, right?" Xi Yan said. "This is a rare opportunity, so don't worry about it. Just enjoy it."

Upon hearing Xi Yan's words, Camie looked up at Xi Yan, then turned to look at Neptune. Seeing that he didn't say anything in rebuttal, she didn't say anything more, but obediently nodded, agreeing with the three of them.

"That's more like it," Xi Yan said with a smile.

Since you're here, just enjoy yourself and don't overthink it.

"Sister Camie, you must have a good feast later!" Little Merry chuckled.

The food in the Ryugu Kingdom must be delicious!

"Um!"

"By the way... Neptune, did your sons contact us about this matter as well?"

"Hello!"

Pappagu stared blankly at Xi Yan, wondering why this guy was like that too.

"Yes, that's right."

Neptune nodded and said, "I did send my sons to look for you, but they didn't return, so I came myself."

"This way I can eat the banquet dishes I've been looking forward to sooner!"

As he spoke, Neptune's saliva began to flow, flying down the corner of his mouth.

Upon hearing this, Luffy, also drooling, replied, "I'm looking forward to it too!"

"Delicious Sea Beast Meat!"

"Hey, you two, stop drooling!" Nami roared, opening her shark-like mouth.

Luffy, that bastard, almost spit all over her head!

"Okay, sure."

Pappagu:...

Seeing Neptune obediently wiping his drool, Pappagu was completely speechless.

Why is their king so easy to talk to?

Oh, right.

Neptune, as if remembering something, said, "I have already entertained your two companions."

"Two people?"

Xi Yan paused for a moment, then asked curiously, "Which two are they?"

"Um..."

Neptune thought for a moment, then said, "One is a girl who floats in the air and has the ability to control ghosts."

"The other one is a green-haired swordsman who, upon arriving at the Ryugu Kingdom, kept insisting on being served the best wine."

Recalling Zoro's appearance, Neptune remarked, "This guy, like me, is a heavy drinker."

"Oh right, I remember their names were something like..."

'It must be Zoro and Perona.'

The two names simultaneously popped into their minds.

"Peilina and Sorley!"

"It's Perona and Zoro!" Usopp and Nami roared, opening their shark mouths.

Why would this uncle give people such strange names, and both of them have the word "profit" in common.

The next moment, due to their excessive movement, the two were thrown from behind the shark and plummeted towards the ground below.

"Hello!"

Seeing this, the Camie were completely dumbfounded. How did they fall down?

"Merry!!!"

"Profound!"

Hearing her companions calling her, Merry snapped out of her daze and flew up from behind Megalo, rushing towards the falling Usopp and Nami.

"Buzz~"

"I'm... I'm saved..."

The two people who were caught by Merry's Wind Force breathed a sigh of relief; they had almost thought they were going to die.

Then, Usopp glanced at Nami Merry said, "I wish I could fly, then I wouldn't have to worry about falling."

Upon hearing this, Merry laughed and said, "Wouldn't I be the same?"

"That's true..."

Usopp stroked his chin and nodded, then turned to Nami and said, "By the way Nami... haven't you learned to fly yet?"

He remembered Xi Yan saying that Nami's Devil Fruit allowed her to fly, but this guy still hasn't learned how?

"I need to have time!"

They haven't had the time to stop and develop their Devil Fruit abilities during this period.

Usopp blinked upon hearing this, as if it were indeed true.

They haven't had a moment's rest since leaving Sabaody Archipelago, so it's normal that Nami hasn't had time to develop her Devil Fruit abilities.

"But I really should develop this ability," Nami said, frowning.

If she could fly, Merry wouldn't have needed to intervene.

So... she needs to step up her game!

With this thought in mind, Nami's eyes filled with enthusiasm!

Having overheard their conversation, Merry blinked and said, "Let's talk about it after the banquet."

They're going to a banquet now, so they don't have time to develop their abilities.

"Yes, I know."

Nami nodded, then looked up at the two fish hovering in the air and said, "Merry, take us back."

"Profound!"

Upon hearing Nami's words, Merry nodded, then manipulated the Power of Wind to lift the two of them up into the air.

Soon, the three of them returned to Megalo's body.

"What's going on with this little girl?" Neptune asked curiously, looking at Merry. "Is Devil Fruit User?"

This was the first time he'd ever seen Devil Fruit User this young... Was she an apprentice for the Straw Hat Pirates?

That's pretty impressive!

"Uncle, I'm not a Devil Fruit User," Merry shook her head and said, "I'm Ship Spirit."

"Oh, Ship Spirit..."

Neptune nodded at first, then, as if he understood something, his eyes widened and he said:

"Um?"

"Ship Spirit?!"

"Is it the legendary Ship Spirit?!"

"That's right, that's the one," Little Merry laughed. "I am the legendary Ship Spirit."

Neptune's eyes were filled with shock as he looked at the smiling little girl.

"This is the first time I've ever seen a real Ship Spirit..."

I'd heard tales of Ship Spirit before, but this was the first time I'd ever seen one in person... This is a living legend!!!

"Now you've seen it," Merry said with a smile.

"Is your ability to fly a special ability of Ship Spirit?"

"Yes," Merry said readily, "It's the Power of Wind!"

Neptune fell silent upon hearing this, then said with some emotion, "Truly worthy of being called a legendary elf."

It even possesses the Power of Wind...

Such a person would be an absolutely terrifying fighting force on the high seas!

After all... she can use the Power of Wind to create a waterspout!

Hehe~

Upon hearing that it was a compliment, Merry smiled even more broadly.

Seeing Merry's smiling face, Neptune smiled back, then turned to Luffy and said, "Straw Hat, you really have an amazing partner!"

To have a legendary Ship Spirit as his companion... such a person is definitely not simple!

"Hahaha, that's right!" Luffy laughed loudly, "My crewmates are all incredibly powerful!"

Upon hearing this, the other companions couldn't help but smile.

Seriously, Luffy, that jerk, really knows how to flatter people!

"Are they all amazing...?"

After recalling the description of the Straw Hat Pirates, Neptune nodded and said, "That's true."

Thinking about it carefully, it seems like there aren't any mediocre people in the Straw Hat Pirates.

After smiling, Nami looked up at the light in the sky and said, "By the way, Uncle, this is clearly 10,000 meters deep in the ocean, so why is Fish-Man Island so bright?"

"Is it because Fish-Man Island is special?"

"What's special isn't Fish-Man Island, but the Sun Tree Eve near Fish-Man Island!" Neptune said.

"Sun Tree Eve?"

Several question marks popped up above Nami's head. What were those things?

This was the first time she had ever heard such a title.

"That's right, the Sun Tree Eve." Neptune nodded and said, "The Sun Tree Eve can store sunlight from the sea surface and then transmit it to this location through its Root."

"This is also why our Fish-Man Race built Fish-Man Island here."

Without this very peculiar plant, their ancestors would not have been able to establish a country here.

"To think they could transmit sunlight to a depth of 10,000 meters in the ocean..." Nami exclaimed in astonishment, "That's incredible!"

Usopp asked with a curious look, "What's the principle behind this?"

Why can this tree transmit sunlight to a depth of 10,000 meters in the deep ocean?

"I don't know about that," Neptune shook his head and said, "Many scholars have tried to figure out what's going on, but they've all come to the same conclusion."

"What conclusion?"

"This is a mysterious tree that can transmit sunlight and oxygen from the ground to a depth of 10,000 meters underwater. There is no other explanation."

"That's the same as not having done any research at all," Xi Yan complained.

Does this kind of thing even need to be studied?

It's obvious at a glance!

And the Mysterious Tree... Could these so-called scholars be nothing more than a bunch of good-for-nothings?

"That's what they say anyway," Neptune said.

As for the real reason, he didn't know either, after all, he wasn't a scholar or a scientist.

"To be able to extend its Root this far..." Usopp said, "It must be similar to the giant mangroves of Sabaody Archipelago."

"No, this tree is much bigger than the trees in Sabaody Archipelago," Neptune said, shaking his head.

He had seen the trees in the Sabaody Archipelago when he was young, and their Root only reached a few thousand meters into the deep sea.

But the Root of this Sun Tree Eve can extend to a depth of 10,000 meters!

"That's truly an incredible tree," Usopp remarked.

Speaking of the Boin Archipelago where he used to live... could it also be a strange plant with very deep Root?

Recalling his previous experiences, Usopp fell into deep thought.

"Oh, we've arrived."

Neptune looked up at the giant bubble above and said, "The Ryugu Kingdom is inside."

"Wow, it's huge!" Luffy exclaimed.

Nami looked around curiously and said, "It looks like it's all seawater in here... How are we going to get in?"

"Of course we went in through the entrance," Neptune said. "As for the seawater..."

"This is for you."

As they spoke, Neptune pulled a strange device from his beard and handed it to Luffy.

"What is this?" Luffy asked, puzzled.

"This Bubble Coral," Camie explained, "Is a tool specifically designed to make bubbles."

"With this, you humans can move freely in the ocean."

"So there's such a thing?" Nami exclaimed in surprise.

"Some."

Neptune chuckled, "Otherwise, how would humans move around in the Ryugu Kingdom, which is filled with seawater?"

"Is it all seawater inside?" Merry asked curiously.

"Not entirely."

Neptune shook his head and said, "There are places where there is no seawater."

For example, the place where his daughter Shirahoshi lived, and the place where he kept his treasures, were both like this.

Then he continued, "Anyway... you all need to wear the bubbles properly, understand!"

"Oh~"

Luffy nodded, and then used the strange object in his hand to create a separate bubble for everyone.

Neptune took this opportunity to communicate with the people of the Ryugu Kingdom and asked them to release the link bubble so that he could successfully enter Ryugu Kingdom.

Soon, the connecting bubble was released, and everyone entered the giant bubble containing the Ryugu Kingdom through this so-called connecting bubble.

"We've arrived, this is it!" Neptune said with a smile, "Welcome to the Ryugu Kingdom!"

"Wow, it's huge!"

Luffy and his crew were completely stunned by the magnificent, golden building before them.

This building is even more magnificent than the Royal Palace I've seen before!

"Mr. Pappagu's mansion looks like a flea compared to this!"

"Damn it, don't compare!" Pappagu roared, opening his shark-like mouth.

Who would compare to a Royal Family palace, you bastard, Bones!

"Yohohohoho~"

"This castle is absolutely gorgeous!" Nami exclaimed, her eyes sparkling. "Look at all the decorations! They all look like Pure Gold!"

Xi Yan:...

Isn't your focus a little off, Nami?

"King Neptune is back!"

As Neptune and his entourage approached, the Taxi Soldiers at the Great Gate immediately opened the massive palace doors and let them inside.

Then, the Taxi Soldiers standing on both sides shouted loudly, "Welcome back, Your His Majesty the King!"

"Neptune ~"

Seeing this, Neptune laughed happily, then turned to Luffy and his crew and said, "This is my castle, everyone relax and have fun~"

"Profound!"

"By the way... where's Zoro?" Merry asked curiously, looking around. "Why can't I see him?"

"Why don't we just ask this old man?" Usopp said, pointing to Neptune standing in front of them.

Before Usopp could even speak, two very old Fish-Man Race approached Neptune and started criticizing Neptune.

"Your Majesty, please don't do this!" the Right Minister said angrily. "What if something happens if you go down there without guards?"

"Do you want to destabilize this country?!"

"Can't Your Majesty be a little more mature?!"

"I'm sorry... I'll be more careful in the future."

"What's the use of just paying attention?!" the Right Minister roared. "Do you even understand the current situation the country is in?!"

"Sorry..."

Usopp:...

Seeing Neptune obediently accepting the criticism and apologizing, Usopp fell silent.

Why was His Majesty the King being reprimanded like this...?

Xi Yan stroked his chin and said, "It really reminds me of someone I know."

It seems like one of those emperors had a troll like that under his command... The imagery is really vivid.

"When exactly is the banquet going to start?" Luffy asked, rubbing his belly.

Didn't you say we could start eating as soon as we arrived? Why are you chatting like this?

"Let's wait a bit," Xi Yan said, his lips twitching. "At least until His Majesty the His Majesty the King has finished being scolded."

Luffy curled his lip upon hearing this; he hadn't come here to watch this kind of performance.

Just then, Luffy smelled the aroma of food, which made his eyes light up with excitement.

"It smells so good!"

It must be the smell coming from the banquet hall!

With that thought in mind, Luffy ran outside without hesitation, clearly intending to have a big meal first.

"Um?"

Sensing something was wrong, Xi Yan immediately turned around and looked back, then froze in shock.

Wait, where did that idiot Luffy again?

Looking displeased, Xi Yan turned and rushed out, quickly reaching the corridor outside.

"So you were there after all!"

Seeing Luffy running into the distance, Xi Yan immediately chased after him, cursing as he went.

The people inside the house were completely unaware that two people had disappeared behind them.

"Isn't this old man's King a bit...?"

Usopp gave him a look that was hard to describe. That's true.

Nami thought for a moment, then said, "Perhaps... this old man is already used to it."

As if she had just thought of something, Nami nodded firmly.

"By the way, where's Shirahoshi?"

After being scolded, Neptune looked around and said, "I've brought the Straw Hat Crew who rescued Megalo."

"Princess Shirahoshi can't come..." the Right Minister said, "After all, that Vander Decken hasn't stopped harassing us."

Upon hearing this, Neptune's expression immediately changed.

"Did that bastard throw a weapon again?"

What a persistent ghost!

"Yes, that's right." The Right Minister nodded and said, "However, because of the Hard Shell Tower, Princess Shirahoshi was not harmed."

"It's just... you might get a little frightened."

Hearing the other person's words, Neptune sighed helplessly and said, "Alas... she really suffers. It's all my fault as her father for being so incompetent..."

If he could capture Vander Decken, Shirahoshi wouldn't need to hide inside the Hard Shell Tower.

"Please, please don't say that!" the Left Minister said. "You've already tried your best, it's just that Vander Decken is too cunning, that's why..."

Unfortunately, such words are meaningless, because... they don't solve the problem at all!

After shaking his head, Neptune said, "In short... continue to intensify the search for Vander Decken and try to capture him as soon as possible!"

"Yes!"

"Um."

Neptune nodded, then said, "I'll go get Shirahoshi, and let's all have a happy party!"

Neptune's face lit up with a kind smile at the thought of his daughter's happy smile at the party.

"Wait a moment, Your His Majesty the King!" The Left Minister immediately stopped Neptune, saying, "Before that, I need to tell you something."

"What's up?"

The Left Minister glanced at the Straw Hat Crew standing in the distance, then leaned closer to Neptune and whispered, "Just now, Prince Shark..."

"When will this chat session end?" Merry said, rubbing her tummy. "I haven't eaten in ages."

"It should be soon," Nami said, ruffling Merry's hair. "Let's wait a bit."

This is someone else's territory after all, so let's follow their rules.

"Oh..."

Merry nodded obediently, indicating that she understood.

"Huh?"

"Where are the two of them?!"

As he spoke, Usopp looked around, but he couldn't see the two people anywhere.

This made Usopp realize one thing clearly.

That means... those two bastards really got away!!

Nami:...

After glancing back at the scene behind her, Nami was immediately rendered speechless.

So, this time it's not just Luffy, but even Xi Yan is like this?

"How dare they?!" Pappagu said, somewhat frantically.

This is the sacred Ryugu Kingdom!

Why would those two pirates dare to loiter around in a place like this?