Ōtsutsuki Xi Yan? Luffy's Surprise: So Your Surname Is Ōtsutsuki!

"What's going on?" Franky asked, puzzled. "Where did this axe come from?"

If he wasn't mistaken, the axe was aimed at the Mermaid Princess.

Could it be that someone wants to kill her?

"It was done by a guy named Vander Decken," Xi Yan said. "He wanted to marry Shirahoshi, but Shirahoshi didn't like him, so he threw all sorts of things at Shirahoshi every day."

"There are still scumbags like this?" Franky exclaimed in surprise.

Isn't this a perfect example of "if you can't have it, destroy it"?

Sanji, on the other hand, just exploded.

"What did you say?!" Sanji exclaimed angrily, "How dare some bastard treat a lady like that?"

"I'm going to kick him to death!"

How could some bastard dare to do such a thing... This person deserves to die!

"You're not the only one who wants to kill him," Xi Yan said. "We both want to."

They've been attacked at least twenty times along the way, so... they really want to kill this troublemaking bastard!

Unfortunately... his location couldn't be found at all.

"Then kill him!"

"I can't find where they are," Xi Yan said helplessly.

"This person is indeed difficult to find," Jinbe said. "I have searched for this guy many times, but unfortunately, he is too cunning, so I simply cannot find his location."

He also sympathized with Shirahoshi's plight, so after receiving a request from His King Neptune, he led a group to find Vander Decken.

Unfortunately, I can't find it...

"Damn it!" Sanji said irritably, "Don't let me catch him!"

If he catches that bastard, he'll definitely kick him to death!

Upon hearing this, Jinbe sighed, then turned to Shirahoshi and said, "Your Highness, aren't you afraid of danger?"

"Lord Xi Yan and Luffy said they would protect me, so I'm not afraid~" Shirahoshi laughed.

"You actually believe them...?"

However, Jinbe felt relieved after thinking about what Xi Yan had done.

Yes, even if Shirahoshi doesn't know Luffy, she'll know what Xi Yan has done.

How could she possibly be afraid if someone like that said they would protect her?

"Yes, I trust them completely!" Shirahoshi said with a smile.

"No, wait a minute!"

Dan floated down from the Thousand Sunny, looking at Jinbe with a shocked expression, and said, "Who were you talking about just now?"

"Xi Yan."

Jinbe pointed at Xi Yan and said, "Didn't you hear our conversation just now?"

"No..."

He was inside the ship researching coating technology, how could he possibly hear what was being said outside?

He just found it a bit noisy.

Then, Dan turned to Xi Yan and said, "Are you the hero who caused chaos in Mary Geoise two years ago and saved your fellow Fish-Man, Ōtsutsuki Xi Yan?!"

"It is indeed me." Xi Yan nodded, then said, "But forget about calling me a hero, just call me Xi Yan."

Unfortunately, these words had no effect on Dan.

"You're a true hero of Fish-Man Island!" Dan exclaimed excitedly as he approached Xi Yan, grabbing Xi Yan hand and saying, "Thank you for your righteous help!"

Looking at the excited Dan, a hint of helplessness flashed in Xi Yan's eyes; he knew this would happen.

However, this time Xi Yan didn't dwell on it and simply accepted Dan's gratitude.

"Leave the coating job on your pirate ship to me!" Dan patted his chest confidently and said, "I guarantee I'll get it done in two days!"

With his skills, he could have finished processing the Thousand Sunny in just over a day.

So... there's absolutely no problem entrusting it to him!

"Then I'll leave it to you, Mr. Dan."

You're too kind~

After saying that, Dan seemed to remember something and continued, "Don't worry, I'll keep your secret~"

Okay~

Dan smiled and nodded upon hearing this, then picked up his tools and left, clearly intending to first collect materials for coating the ship.

"What a skilled coating technician!" Xi Yan remarked.

"Really."

Sanji nodded in deep agreement, then glanced at Franky and asked, "Where is he going to find the coating material?"

"How would I know?" Franky shrugged. "This is my first time here too."

Like his companions, it was his first time visiting Fish-Man Island.

"It's nearby," Jinbe said, pointing to an area nearby. "There's material there that can be used to coat ships."

"The materials used for coating are usually sourced from here."

"I see, that's convenient." Xi Yan said, stroking his chin.

"Oh right, Xi Yan!"

Luffy, as if remembering something, turned to Xi Yan and said, "Just now, Franky's brother said your name is Ōtsutsuki Xi Yan?"

Franky:...

That answer was a mistake.

"Yes, that's right." Xi Yan nodded and said, "That's what he said."

"So you have a surname," Luffy said in surprise. "Is it Ōtsutsuki?"

Xi Yan:...

Is it strange that he has a surname?

However, after thinking about Luffy's thought process, he calmed down.

It's not surprising that this idiot thinks that way.

Then, Xi Yan said, "You could say that."

He has the blood of the Ōtsutsuki Clan flowing through his veins, so calling him Ōtsutsuki isn't wrong.

Well, of course, it would make even more sense if horns could grow someday!

"Eh~"

"This is the first time I've heard of your surname," Chopper said, leaning closer. "Is this Ninja's surname?"

"It has nothing to do with whether or not someone is Ninja," Xi Yan said, shaking his head.

At least the Ninja of Wano Country that those people are talking about don't have that qualification.

"I see."

Chopper nodded, then laughed and said, "Ōtsutsuki... that sounds so cool!"

"Really? Hahahaha."

Xi Yan burst into laughter upon hearing this, then added with a smile, "There will be even more handsome ones in the future~"

Really?!

"Yes."

"I can't wait!"

Although he didn't know what Xi Yan planned to show them, Chopper was still filled with anticipation.

Just then, Shirahoshi said, "I... I want to go and visit my mother's grave."

The moment these words were spoken, the surroundings fell silent.

"At my mother's grave..."

Looking into Shirahoshi's eyes, Xi Yan immediately understood something.

The other person cried before... probably because of this.

Thinking of this, Xi Yan smiled and said, "Go then~"

"If anything else flies over, we'll take it away for you in advance."

"That's right!"

Sanji laughed and said, "Don't worry about it, Miss Shirahoshi ~"

"Thank you... thank you all..."

"You're welcome, Miss Shirahoshi!!!"

As he spoke, Sanji started wriggling his body again, his expression one of pure joy.

Seeing this, Shirahoshi broke out in a sweat, but she didn't say anything more. Instead, she made herself a swimming ring with coral bubbles and swam towards the distant tombstone, soon entering a beautiful building.

"Is that Shirahoshi's mother's grave?" Luffy said.

"Um."

With Jinbe complex expression, Shirahoshi, who was whispering to her mother in the distance, and said, "Her mother, Queen Otohime, is buried here."

"Vander Decken only began his relentless pursuit of Shirahoshi shortly after the princess's death."

"Therefore... Princess Shirahoshi was unable to attend even her mother's funeral..."

"After that, I lived inside the Hard Shell Tower for ten years, until today..."

At this point, Jinbe paused, then sighed and said, "She must have so much to say to her mother."

"Then let's give her the time," Xi Yan said softly.

At this moment, Shirahoshi must have a thousand words she wants to say to her mother, so... let her stay as long as she wants.

"That Vander Decken is such a bastard," Chopper said through gritted teeth. "Because of him, Princess Shirahoshi couldn't even have her mother's funeral..."

"That Vander Decken deserves to die."

Sanji's eyes also flashed with anger; he hated scoundrels who bullied women the most.

"If we get the chance to find him, we'll definitely kill him," Xi Yan nodded and said.

If that guy dares to show his face in front of the Straw Hat Pirates, then... he's dead!

Listening to their conversation, Jinbe murmured, "I wonder if Vander Decken will team up with Hody this time..."

If this guy teams up with Hody, there's a chance we can take him down.

but...

'I really don't want to drag the Straw Hat Pirates into this,' Jinbe thought with a headache.

Xi Yan had already done enough, so he didn't want the other party to be involved in the Fish-Man Island riot.

After all... that could potentially harm someone in the Straw Hat Pirates!

With this thought in mind, Jinbe's eyes hardened.

Let him handle this matter!

Just then, a woman's voice came from afar.

"Hey, you guys are here too?!"

"Nami?"

Luffy paused for a moment upon hearing Nami's voice, then smiled and said to Nami and the others sitting on the Fish Cart in the distance, "You've come!"

"Yes, we're here!" Nami said with a smile.

The others waved as well, which was considered a greeting to the people below.

"Nami, do you see that guy standing next to Luffy?" Camie pointed to Jinbe and said, "That's Jinbe."

"Is that Jinbe...?"

Nami frowned as she watched the Fish-Man staring at her.

"Let's go, let's see what this guy has to say." Perona's smile faded as she said, "If she dares to bully Nami, I'll make her regret it!"

At this moment, Perona didn't care at all whether the other party was Shichibukai; all she could think about was how to protect her best friend!

"Me too!" Merry said, raising her little fist.

Hearing their conversation, Nami felt a warmth in her heart and then said, "Let's hear what he has to say first."

"Good!"

Soon, the Fish Cart pulled into a parking space in the Sea Forest and dropped the group off.

"The view here looks nice," Merry said, looking around.

"That's true."

Camie said with a smile, "Beautiful surroundings, and the beautiful Princess Shirahoshi..."

"Huh?!!"

Seeing the figure sitting inside the massive building, Camie's eyes bulged out in shock.

"Why is Princess Shirahoshi here?!"

Shouldn't she be inside the Hard Shell Tower?

"Is this the Mermaid Princess?" Perona exclaimed in surprise, looking at Shirahoshi's profile. "So beautiful!"

Even she, who likes zombies and ghosts, thought the princess was very beautiful!

"No wonder some people say the Mermaid Princess is the Number One Beauty on Fish-Man Island..." Nami exclaimed in surprise, "Looking at it now, it really is true."

So far, she has not seen anyone more beautiful than this princess.

Why is this princess here?

"Hey, Nami!" Luffy over and asked, "Has the banquet started?"

"Banquet?"

Nami paused for a moment, then shook her head helplessly and said, "What banquet? There's no banquet at all."

"They attacked us after you two left."

Perhaps that Curly-haired Uncle wanted to treat them to dinner, but given what happened afterward... forget about the banquet.

"Oh, I see..."

Luffy looked disappointed and said, "I thought we'd get to Sea Beast Meat."

If he had known things would turn out this way, he wouldn't have gone to the Ryugu Kingdom with that Curly-haired Uncle.

Why not just go with Pappagu and eat Sea Beast Meat?

Just then, Sanji came running over, shouting, "Ladies, it's been a long time! I..."

"Buzz~"

Sanji, whose body had been pierced by the Negative Ghost, immediately collapsed to the ground, his face filled with dejection.

"I... I'm such a scumbag..."

"Hello?!"

Chopper, who was just marveling at Sanji's recovery, was completely dumbfounded when he saw this scene.

Then, he looked at Perona in shock and said, "Perona, why did you do this?"

"This guy seems a bit off; let him calm down," Perona said calmly.

Chopper:...

"But he's already recovered..." Chopper said, somewhat exasperated.

"Um?"

"Yeah?"

Perona looked at Sanji with a puzzled expression and said, "But this guy is still the same as before."

He gets excited whenever he sees a beautiful woman... just like when he used to get nosebleeds every now and then!

"That's just his nature..."

Perona:...

This nature of theirs is truly outrageous.

After shaking her head, Perona said, "Then I'll be more careful next time."

Now that he's healed, she doesn't need to keep giving him that "hit" every now and then.

Well, of course, if she's unhappy, she'll still teach this guy a lesson.

Chopper was somewhat exasperated upon hearing this; what kind of situation was this?

"Hey, Nami," Xi Yan said, "We saw Brook when we came out, and he was carrying a bound person on his back..."

At this point, Xi Yan paused for a moment, then continued, "Have you already captured those people?"

"Yes."

Nami nodded and said, "Including the Curly-haired Uncle, we've tied up all the Fish-Man Race in the Ryugu Kingdom."

"I see."

Xi Yan nodded, it seemed that his thoughts were similar.

Thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. With those people's strength, how could they possibly be a match for Zoro and his crew?

"No, wait a minute!"

Jinbe leaned closer, looking at Nami and the others with a dumbfounded expression, and said, "Who did you just say you captured?"

"Those people inside the Ryugu Kingdom."

Jinbe:...

Wait, what exactly did Luffy and his crew do after arriving at Fish-Man Island?

Why did they attack King Neptune and his entourage?

"Is there some misunderstanding here?"

"There must be some misunderstanding," Nami said. "But instead of investigating, they want to arrest us first, so... we have no choice but to take them down."

Upon hearing this, Jinbe was immediately rendered speechless.

What kind of nonsense is this?

"Can you tell me exactly what happened?" Jinbe asked. "If it's a misunderstanding, I can mediate."

The people in the Ryugu Kingdom are his friends, as are Luffy and Xi Yan.

So... if possible, he hopes to clear up this misunderstanding.

Nami exchanged a glance with Perona upon hearing this, then said, "Actually, we don't know much either."

All we know is that a mermaid girl was kidnapped, and the kidnappers mistakenly believe we were responsible.

"Another one is a woman named Madame Shyarly who believes Luffy is the culprit behind the destruction of Fish-Man Island, so..."

Although Nami didn't finish her sentence, everyone understood what she meant.

That's why those guys from the Ryugu Kingdom attacked them!

"The mermaid girl has been kidnapped by us??" Franky retorted, "How is that possible!"

Putting aside the special case of Xi Yan, let's just talk about the Straw Hat Pirates. They're all Camie's friend, so why would they go and capture a mermaid?

What are those guys on Fish-Man Island thinking?

"Damn it, they actually framed us..." Sanji said through gritted teeth, "Don't let me find out which bastard did this!"

How could a man like him possibly kidnap a beautiful mermaid?

This feeling of being wronged is incredibly frustrating!

"I also believe that Luffy-chan wouldn't do such a thing, but His King Neptune refuses to believe it..." Camie said sadly.

As a mermaid who went through those things with the Straw Hat Pirates, I know their character very well.

She is very upset that her friends have been wronged by their own compatriots.

"I also believe you wouldn't do such a thing," Jinbe said with a stern face. "It must have been someone else who did it."

I just don't know if it was a human or some radical Fish-Man who did this...

Thinking of this, a shadow fell over Jinbe's eyes.

"What's going on with Mrs. Charlie?" Nami asked in confusion, "Why do Uncle Curly and the others trust that woman's prophecy so much?"

"Because this person's predictions are extremely accurate," Jinbe said. "At least, they haven't been wrong before."

In other words...

"That's right, at least in everyone's eyes, Luffy is the one who will destroy Fish-Man Island," Jinbe said.

Upon hearing this, Xi Yan, who was treating Hatchan, looked up at Jinbe and said, "Do you think so too?"

No, that's not true.

Jinbe shook his head without hesitation and said, "I don't believe you would destroy Fish-Man Island."

Putting everything else aside, just considering his relationship with Luffy and Xi Yan, it's impossible for them to destroy Fish-Man Island.

Even if some people provoke them, they wouldn't take their anger out on Fish-Man Island.

Therefore, there must be something that is not understood.

"Looks like you're actually quite rational," Xi Yan chuckled.

"Reason is one aspect," Jinbe said, "But most importantly, I know what kind of people you two are."

They value relationships and honor, and clearly distinguish between gratitude and resentment.

How could someone like that destroy Fish-Man Island without a reason?

What's more, Xi Yan is a hero of Fish-Man Island... so he absolutely doesn't believe the Straw Hat Pirates would destroy Fish-Man Island!

"Uncle Jinbe is really sensible," Merry said with a smile.

"Uncle..."

Jinbe was taken aback when he heard Merry call him that, but then he realized that it wasn't wrong for her to call him "uncle."

After all... he is indeed not young anymore.

When asked if he wanted to bring it here, Jinbe smiled and said, "I'm just stating the facts."

At least he didn't believe the Straw Hat Pirates would do such a thing.

Then, he lowered his head and said, "However, this prophecy is ultimately a problem..."

If this problem isn't resolved, the people of Fish-Man Island will start to hate the Straw Hat Pirates.

While Xi Yan's appearance could solve the problem, doing so... would only create an even more troublesome situation!

For example, the World Government immediately sent people to Fish-Man Island to hunt Luffy and his crew, or... they used the Buster Call on Fish-Man Island!

All of these are possible!

Therefore, Jinbe felt it was better not to do that, at least not now.

"We'll talk about the prophecy later," Nami said, staring at Jinbe. "Now, let's talk about what you have to say."

"What exactly do you want to say by calling Luffy?"

"And also, that Arlong from the East Blue..."

Upon hearing Nami's Jinbe, Jinbe's expression gradually became complicated.

He then said, "This is also what I wanted to tell you this time."

Upon hearing this, Nami's expression immediately darkened.

Is it really as she thought?

"You were the ones who stopped Arlong and his crew's atrocities in the East Blue two years ago, weren't you?" Jinbe glanced at Luffy and his group and said, "I express my heartfelt gratitude. Thank you."

Upon hearing this, everyone remained silent, simply watching Jinbe calmly, waiting for him to continue.

Seeing this, Jinbe sighed silently, then continued, "While expressing my gratitude, please also accept my apology..."

"Could it be...?"

Turning to look at Nami, who was staring intently at him, Jinbe took a deep breath and said, "That's right, the culprit who exiled Arlong to the East Blue 11 years ago... is me."

Upon hearing this, Luffy and the others were stunned; they had never expected this to happen.

And the light in Nami's eyes... vanished instantly.

Upon seeing this, Perona immediately frowned.

Although she didn't know what Nami had to do with this, judging from Nami's expression... this matter was definitely not simple!

so...

"Hey, Blue Fatty!" Perona said coldly to Jinbe, "You'd better give me a proper explanation!"

"If you dare to bully Nami... I will absolutely not let you get away with it!"

As soon as she finished speaking, several white ghosts flew out from Perona's body and slowly floated around her, exuding a powerful aura of intimidation.

At that moment, Merry floated to Perona's side, sharing the same thoughts as Perona.

Nami felt a warmth in her heart upon seeing this, then stepped forward and gently pulled the two to her side. She then looked at Jinbe and said, "Jinbe, you just said that you exiled Arlong to the East Blue?"

"That's right, it really is me."

"I've heard about this once too," Sanji said, lighting a cigarette.

"Huh?"

Nami was taken aback. How did Sanji know about this?

"Back in the East Blue, Luffy and I heard Joseph mention the name of Jinbe, one of the Shichibukai."

Sanji said, "He said that after Jinbe became Shichibukai, he demanded that the Navy release a pirate, and then released this dangerous pirate into the East Blue..."

"I think this person is Arlong."

"Is that so?" Luffy asked doubtfully.

How come he doesn't remember Joseph mentioning this?

"That's because you forgot."

Sanji shook his head helplessly, then continued, "I was very surprised when I saw the news in the newspaper two years ago that the three of you were acting together. At that time, a question arose in my mind."

"So... is Jinbe the mastermind behind Arlong and his crew?"

If this guy really is the mastermind, things will get a bit complicated, after all, he's Luffy and Xi Yan's friend.

So... it's best to let this fathead fish explain.

Thinking of this, Sanji looked at Jinbe seriously and said, "Jinbe, if you have any explanation to give, we're all ears, but watch your words."

"To tell you the truth, the hometown of this beautiful navigator, Miss Nami, is the very island ruled by Arlong!"

Upon hearing this, Jinbe's expression immediately changed.

"Could it be...?"

"That's right."

Sanji said, "That bastard Arlong ruled those islands for eight years, and during those eight years, the people on those islands lived a life worse than death!"

"And Miss Nami... is one of the victims!"

After speaking, Sanji paused, then frowned, staring intently into Jinbe's eyes as he continued, "So... if you're going to explain, you'd better think of something!"

"But if you're trying to make excuses... I won't let you off the hook!"

By the end, veins were even bulging on Sanji's face.

That look seemed to say: If you dare to slack off, I'll definitely kick you to death!

"So that's what happened...?"

Perona clenched her fists. No wonder Nami had that expression earlier... That Blue Fatty deserves to die!

"Even though you're Xi Yan and Luffy's friend, if you don't explain yourself properly, I won't let you off the hook!" Merry said.

As they spoke, two wildly spinning Whirlwind Drill appeared directly behind the little girl, aimed directly at Jinbe!

Xi Yan and Luffy were also watching Jinbe, waiting to see how he would explain himself.

Jinbe, who had witnessed everything, sighed silently.

It's all his fault...

"Jinbe Boss..."

"Hatchan, you're awake!" Camie exclaimed in surprise.

"Don't move."

Xi Yan looked down at Hatchan, who had regained consciousness, and said, "Although I'm treating you, if you move around too much before you're fully healed, the wound might reopen."

"Thanks..."

Panting heavily, Hatchan nodded obediently, then looked up at Jinbe and said, "Jinbe Boss, what he said is true."

"The harm we caused this girl cannot be forgiven, even with an apology."

Recalling what the Arlong Pirates had done in the past, tears of regret welled up in Hatchan's eyes.

They're not human.

"You..."

Seeing Nami trembling slightly, Jinbe paused for a moment before saying, "It seems you've suffered a lot of misfortune."

Hearing Jinbe's words, Nami's body gradually calmed down.

Then, she looked up at Jinbe and said, "Yes, we have indeed encountered a lot of misfortune."

"So no matter what happens, I won't pity that guy Arlong!"

As if she had just thought of something, a flash of anger appeared in Nami's eyes, and the veins on her arms bulged.

"Nami..."

Camie swam over with some concern, wanting to reach out and comfort her but not knowing what to say.

Seeing this, Nami's anger gradually disappeared, and then she reached out and patted Camie to indicate that she was alright.

After finishing this task, Nami looked up at Jinbe and said, "Before arriving at Sabaody Archipelago, I simply couldn't understand why the Fish-Man Race hated humans so much."

"It wasn't until the moment Camie was captured that I understood one thing: even the powerful Fish-Man Race can be persecuted by humans."

"Nami?"

Perona looked at Nami with suspicion. Had Nami really forgiven that bastard named Arlong so easily?

"I'm not saying this to mean I've forgiven them; I'm just stating what I know."

After saying that, Nami glanced at Hatchan, whose eyes were filled with pain, and continued, "Hatchan, the Arlong Empire was built based on the park in the Sabaody Archipelago, wasn't it?"

"Yes." Hatchan struggled to his feet and said, "We've always longed for that place, which is why we built the buildings in that style."

"Hey, don't move, the wound will reopen," Xi Yan said, frowning.

"Please let me finish..."

Panting heavily, Hatchan struggled to his feet, then knelt on the ground and kowtowed deeply to Nami, saying, "Brother Arlong hates humans; he despises them."

"But... when we were very young, we longed for the world inhabited by humans."

"We... are all like that..."

"This is also why the Arlong Empire would build a park similar to the one in the Sabaody Archipelago."

"But we've hurt so many people because of it..."

At this point, tears of regret welled up in Hatchan's eyes, and they flowed uncontrollably.

"Nami, I'm not saying this to get your forgiveness, I just want you to know why things turned out this way..."

"Puff!!"

Before Hatchan could finish speaking, his wound reopened due to the violent reaction, and blood gushed out.

"Hatchan!"

Chopper was dumbfounded when he saw blood gushing out of Hatchan.

"You'd better lie down obediently," Xi Yan nodded back to Hatchan, adding, "Otherwise, you'll lose too much blood and be finished."

This guy had already lost a lot of blood before receiving treatment; if he loses any more blood... he might die!

"Feel sorry..."