Shirahoshi, Become My Helmsman

[Ding!]

[Main Quest Completed: Demon King's Grand Fleet IV: Check in at Fish-Man Island and invite the Fish-Man Princess Shirahoshi to set sail.]

[Quest Reward: Strength-Strength Fruit]

An extra Devil Fruit appeared in Ye Zhuo's hand.

He handed it to Shirahoshi.

[Main Quest Activated: Demon King's Grand Fleet V: Bring Fish-Man Island to the surface and replace Thunder Island.]

[Quest Reward: Shadowkhan: Shadow Eaters]

They were exceptionally small at birth and would continuously devour others' shadows to evolve.

Those who lost their shadows would fall unconscious.

The Shadow Eaters might seem weak, but they possessed enormous potential.

"Who are you?"

Shirahoshi took the Strength-Strength Fruit and asked in surprise.

"Ye Zhuo. The one who will take your Fish-Man Island to the surface."

After speaking, Ye Zhuo activated his Ultra-Long Distance Observation Haki.

He searched for Noah, the Ship of Promise.

To take Fish-Man Island away from the seafloor, Noah would have to transport it.

And Shirahoshi would be needed to summon the Sea Kings.

"This is what my mother wanted most—to go to land and live peacefully alongside humans."

Shirahoshi said happily.

"Lord Ye Zhuo, I want to go out and see the world too, but there has always been someone trying to attack me."

Shirahoshi spoke sadly.

"That guy is already dead. As long as you become my helmsman.

Eat this Devil Fruit, and we can go on adventures!

Of course, before that, I'll bring Fish-Man Island to land as well!"

Ye Zhuo planted his hands on his hips as Shirahoshi looked at him seriously.

Having inherited Queen Otohime's powerful Observation Haki,

she had been able to sense others' emotions since birth.

"Lord Ye Zhuo, I can tell that you aren't lying."

Shirahoshi took a bite of the Devil Fruit as if she were eating a jellybean.

"Disgusting!"

The upset Shirahoshi nearly burst into tears.

"It's all right. This will mark the beginning of Fish-Man Island's journey to land.

Now, try listening to the voice in your heart and have the Sea Kings bring Noah here.

I'll take you all to land!"

As Ye Zhuo spoke, Shirahoshi had already begun trying.

The door quietly opened.

But the first to enter were the Empress and Vivi.

Soon after, Neptune, Jinbe, and the others hurried over.

Bang!

Jinbe confronted the Empress.

He had tried to stop Ye Zhuo, but he could not break through the Empress's obstruction.

Vivi looked up at Shirahoshi.

"So beautiful.

Are you the legendary Princess Shirahoshi?

I'm Vivi of the Alabasta Kingdom!"

Vivi was held in Shirahoshi's palm, while Shirahoshi nodded in confusion.

She looked toward the flustered King Neptune.

"Father, Lord Ye Zhuo said he wants to take Fish-Man Island to land."

"He's..."

Neptune???

Even Jinbe was completely baffled. He had never imagined that this was why Ye Zhuo had come.

"How is that possible? What ability could he use to do it?"

Neptune was nearly losing his mind. He could never allow Ye Zhuo to harm Shirahoshi.

"I can feel it. Lord Ye Zhuo won't deceive me!"

Shirahoshi spread her arms.

At that moment, everyone's Observation Haki sensed an overwhelmingly intimidating presence.

They walked out of the tower.

They saw enormous Sea Kings already surrounding Fish-Man Island so tightly that not even water could pass through.

Behind them, they were pulling Noah, the Ship of Promise.

"Tell them to lead Fish-Man Island to land!"

Ye Zhuo looked at Shirahoshi and spoke without hesitation.

"Okay!"

Shirahoshi nodded.

Very soon, the Sea Kings pulled the enormous Noah.

They towed Fish-Man Island toward the sea's surface!

The violently shaking Fish-Man Island filled countless people with panic.

"What exactly are you trying to do!

Even if Fish-Man Island reaches land,

humans still won't get along with us!"

How could Neptune not want to fulfill Queen Otohime's final wish?

But the fish-men had been persecuted by humans for two hundred years.

"From now on, Fish-Man Island will be under my protection, just like Alabasta."

Ye Zhuo looked at the Sea Kings as rows upon rows of shadows emerged from them.

Fish-Man Jinbe and Neptune saw this sight.

Cold sweat beaded on their foreheads.

Even if Ye Zhuo were to attack Marine Headquarters now,

with this force of nearly a hundred thousand, he would still be unstoppable!

Splash!

As they broke through the seawater, the enormous bubble vanished with it.

The Sea Kings brought Noah and Fish-Man Island onto land.

Thunder Island was now right before them.

The New World!

They had arrived!

"The climate here is completely unsuitable for living creatures. Thunder Island's harsh weather has lasted for centuries!"

Jinbe complained. Nature was always awe-inspiring.

And the origin of Thunder Island remained a mystery to this day.

"It's fine. This place will soon become part of Fish-Man Island."

Ye Zhuo rose into the air.

Lightning Chi erupted to its peak.

With a single breath, combined with Heavenly Demonic Qi, a pair of bat wings grew from his back.

Heavenly Demonic Qi and Lightning Chi erupted with astonishing power.

The thunderclouds that had loomed over Thunder Island for centuries suddenly condensed at that moment.

Until they became a ball of lightning floating before Ye Zhuo.

He swallowed it in one gulp and let out a satisfied burp.

"Isn't it just lightning and weather? I can do that too."

Having mastered Lightning Chi, Wind Demon Aura, and Heavenly Demonic Qi,

Ye Zhuo had indeed become a Demon King who ruled the weather and the skies.

"Is this his power?"

Neptune felt another wave of shock and helplessness. Thankfully, he had not attacked immediately.

"They say he defeated Akainu Sakazuki. Now, it might not be a rumor after all."

Jinbe understood Ye Zhuo's strength.

He had merely doubted the rumors before.

"Fish-Man Island belongs to me from now on!"

Ye Zhuo gave Thunder Island to Fish-Man Island as well.

"Mr. Demon King!"

Neptune immediately changed how he addressed Ye Zhuo.

"Forgive my bluntness, but Fish-Man Island has always been protected by my friend.

Whitebeard Newgate, who is also Jinbe's father.

If you intend to fight for this place, then I'm afraid..."

Neptune did not dare continue. He did not want Ye Zhuo to become enemies with Newgate.

"Whitebeard? If he's unhappy about it, he can come find me himself."

With a wave of Ye Zhuo's hand, the dark clouds dispersed.

The sky stretched clear and blue for miles.

Shirahoshi and the people of Fish-Man Island basked in the sunlight and could not help laughing with joy.

"What did the captain do?"

Nami looked at the sky in confusion.

"It seems he changed the climate and brought Fish-Man Island to land."

Kalifa was astonished. Was that something a human could accomplish?

Somewhere else.

Robin, who was reading Joy Boy's apology letter, froze in place.

"The captain is Joy Boy!"

Everything Joy Boy had promised but failed to accomplish was now easily achieved by Ye Zhuo.

On the Demon King.

Tashigi was practicing her swordsmanship, drenched in sweat.

Sadi woke from a dream where Ye Zhuo had brutally beaten her, looking delighted.

Perona spun her umbrella in confusion and sent ghosts into the Shadow Ninjas' bodies.

"Damn it, aren't these guys zombies like the ones Lord Moria made?"

The next moment, Shadow Samurai bound her tightly and brought her before Ye Zhuo.

"Call me Lord Demon King!"

Ye Zhuo flicked her forehead.

"Lord Demon King!"

Perona knew it. The moment anyone bullied the shadows, they immediately went to tattle.

One day later.

After resting on Fish-Man Island,

Shirahoshi boarded the Demon King. Fortunately, the ship had a massive cabin.

They had originally thought it would house a giant, but it unexpectedly became Shirahoshi's cabin.

"I'll definitely become the strongest helmsman!"

Shirahoshi looked at Ye Zhuo with longing in her eyes.

After their farewells, everyone comforted Shirahoshi, the little crybaby.

Ye Zhuo sat on the deck, swirling his wineglass with a pleased expression.

[Ding!]

[Main Quest Completed: Demon King's Grand Fleet V: Bring Fish-Man Island to the surface and replace Thunder Island.]

[Quest Reward: Shadowkhan: Shadow Eaters]

What will the next quest be?

Ye Zhuo wondered curiously.

[Side Quest Activated: Go relax at Dressrosa. A carnival is being held there.]

[Quest Reward: Warp-Warp Fruit]

Oh?

Another Devil Fruit.

Does the system have that many Devil Fruits? Ye Zhuo wondered.