One Piece: I Could See Proficiency and Became a Legend

Fukaboshi fell silent for a moment, then cupped his fists toward Dongze.

At Fukaboshi's words, Dongze raised an eyebrow. Here was the chance he had been looking for.

He had been wondering how to ask Fukaboshi to take him to Ryugu Palace. Now it seemed he wouldn't have to. Fukaboshi had invited him himself.

"King Neptune's reputation for hospitality is well deserved. But some Fish-Men have been harassing us. If you invite us in, won't that cause trouble for Ryugu Palace?"

Dongze did not accept at once. Instead, he brought up what had happened earlier. He knew that showing too much eagerness would only work against him.

Sure enough, the wariness in Fukaboshi's eyes eased. His invitation had been a test. If Dongze had seemed desperate to enter Ryugu Palace, Fukaboshi would have had to question his motives.

There were few things on Fish-Man Island that could attract someone as powerful as Dongze. With such a beautiful woman at his side, he was unlikely to be interested in the island's beautiful mermaids.

Apart from having a ship coated here before heading to the New World, there was only Fukaboshi's younger sister.

The Sea Emperor—Poseidon.

If that was Dongze's aim, inviting him in would be like letting a wolf through the door. But Fukaboshi was no match for Dongze at this game and failed to see his true intentions.

"Don't worry, Mr. Dongze. No matter how bold those people are, they wouldn't dare cause trouble in Ryugu Palace!"

There was one thing Fukaboshi did not mention: Ryugu Castle was almost entirely filled with seawater. Dongze was human, so his strength was bound to be greatly reduced in the water.

If Dongze had any sinister ideas, Fukaboshi would show him who ruled beneath the waves.

Of course, he wasn't going to say