But Lin Ye really had no intention of causing trouble on Fish-Man Island.
Having just gone through a major battle, his body recovered quickly, but he was still somewhat mentally exhausted, leaving him feeling a little lazy.
The café finally became truly quiet.
The mermaids all stayed silently where they were.
The mermaids, fish-men, and pirates outside had learned from the pirates who had left and Neptune's arrival that a major figure had come to Fish-Man Island. As for who exactly that major figure was—
Some knew, while others did not.
But they all understood one thing.
He was not someone they could afford to provoke.
The café owner, the still-young Shyarly, had been secretly watching Lin Ye.
This was the first time she had encountered a major figure of this caliber.
He was one of the true giants standing at the peak of the sea.
Yet he seemed quite approachable.
That was what Shyarly thought.
Naturally, Neptune had much the same thought.
Unable to meet Lin Ye and invite him back to Ryugu Palace, Neptune was somewhat disappointed.
But Lin Ye's reply greatly relieved him.
"Probably just passing through!"
After returning to Ryugu Palace, Neptune looked at Queen Otohime and Fisher Tiger, then recounted the entire process of seeking an audience with Lin Ye.
"That's good. I was worried Whitebeard's flag might offend him."
Fisher Tiger let out a sigh of relief.
After all, as fellow Four Emperors, they were seen by others as competitors.
Perhaps that was also why the Marine and the World Government had allowed the World Economy News Paper to promote that title.
Rather than letting powerful figures rise all across the sea, it was better to set a target for those pirates.
Those pirates with truly formidable strength would naturally set their sights on