Katakuri—the Charlotte Family's second son, the foremost of the Sweet Commanders!
Neptune knew all too well what kind of figure he was. He was on good terms with the Whitebeard Pirates and knew Marco, captain of the Whitebeard Pirates' First Division. Katakuri's status within the Big Mom Pirates was comparable to Marco's within the Whitebeard Pirates.
Such a person had actually come to Fish-Man Island?
The established pirate crews of the New World generally feared the Whitebeard Pirates' reputation and did not dare act recklessly on Fish-Man Island, but that did not include forces under the other Four Emperors.
And Katakuri was strong enough to destroy all of Fish-Man Island. Knowing this, Neptune's expression turned exceedingly grave.
"You two..."
Neptune looked at the ministers on either side.
"Immediately notify the three princes. Have them personally invite those guests to Ryugu Palace. I will entertain them with a banquet of the highest standard!"
Neptune made his arrangements.
He could not afford to be careless. The arrival of Katakuri, one of the Sweet Commanders of the Big Mom Pirates, could become a serious diplomatic incident if mishandled. Ryugu Palace had to receive them properly.
Otherwise, if the other side became displeased, the consequences would be beyond what Fish-Man Island could bear. Having the three princes extend the invitation was the highest form of invitation on Fish-Man Island, enough to demonstrate Ryugu Palace's respect and regard for the foremost figure under one of the Four Emperors.
Upon hearing his orders, the ministers on both sides immediately departed to carry them out, while Neptune began preparing for the banquet, determined to ensure its standards.
On the streets of Fish-Man Island, Oak, who had just come ashore, was wandering around. His gaze swept over everything, from the surrounding scenery to the shops and the passing