The Kidnapped Mermaid [Transition Chapter]

Luffy and the others headed toward the amusement park.

Although Shakky had said Rayleigh was more likely to be in the lawless zone, what could be more fun than an amusement park? With Luffy's personality, as long as nothing was urgent, he would naturally play to his heart's content first.

After all, being happy and enjoying every bit of joy along the journey was what being a pirate meant to him.

"Thank you, Luffy."

On the Ferris wheel, Camie stood before the window and looked down below, tears of overwhelming joy shining in her eyes.

Because of a decree issued by the World Government two hundred years ago that classified mermaids and fish-men as fish, it was extremely dangerous for any mermaid or fish-man to come to this island.

Even though the decree had been abolished years ago after the World Government established relations with the merfolk, discrimination was still everywhere on this island. Mermaids and fish-men were also seen as enormous profits by human traffickers, and far too many people wanted to capture them and send them to auction houses.

For most mermaids and fish-men, coming to this amusement park could only ever be a dream.

The only reason Pappag and Hachi had agreed to let her come play here this time was because they trusted Luffy to be strong enough to protect her.

"Hmm?"

Luffy tilted his head. Seeing how overjoyed Camie was, he smiled but said nothing.

He understood how Camie felt, but he did not think she needed to thank him for something like this, because they were friends.

There was no need to say that aloud.

After the Ferris wheel completed a circuit and stopped, the Straw Hat Crew got off and tried a few more attractions. Gradually, they let down their guard and played