Fish-Man Island, Within the magnificent royal palace, stood a tall Merfolk with a thick beard, a powerful build, and an ornate trident in his hand.
He was Neptune, the king of Fish-Man Island.
At that moment, the king looked frightened and flustered.
"What?!"
"The Azure Emperor is coming in person?!"
"This..."
Neptune was instantly filled with fear. The Azure Emperor's title as the most vicious and evil man, bestowed by the World Government, was indeed quite effective.
His feat of slaughtering all of Mary Geoise was unmatched. This king, who was not particularly brave to begin with, nearly wet himself the moment he heard that Sarutobi Hiruzen was coming personally.
"We merely pledged allegiance to him!"
"He shouldn't be planning to attack us, right?!"
Neptune had completely fallen into panic. If the Azure Emperor attacked, then no one would be able to save Fish-Man Island.
"Please calm down, Your Majesty..."
The Fish-Man minister beside him was somewhat calmer.
"He probably isn't here to attack Fish-Man Island."
"Fish-Man Island's location is unique. No one would be allowed to occupy it."
"And I've heard of the Azure Emperor's deeds as well."
"He has never slaughtered indiscriminately..."
"He won't be as cruel as Charlotte Linlin."
Fish-Man Island guarded the entrance to the New World. A crucial transportation point like this was much like the one in Sarutobi Hiruzen's previous life—no single power would be allowed to control it. It would be best if it remained completely chaotic.
"Is that so..."
"That's good. As long as he isn't here to attack us..."
Neptune let out a breath of relief, though he was still inevitably nervous. After all, the man was a super powerhouse said to surpass even the Four Emperors, fully capable of overturning Fish-Man Island with ease.
"Then hurry and have the chefs