Ancient Weapon-Poseidon

"But Lord Rono, what's the second thing you want?"

Neptune was overjoyed, but as King, he wasn't about to lose his head.

He knew there was no such thing as a free lunch.

There was no way Fish-Man Island would receive such an enormous favor without bloodshed or sacrifice.

In fact, Neptune had already guessed what Rono was going to ask.

Only an Ancient Weapon could bring the King of the World to Fish-Man Island in person!

That meant his daughter Shirahoshi, Poseidon, who could command the Giant Sea Kings!

"Neptune, you know what kind of power your daughter Shirahoshi possesses."

"She holds the power of the Ancient Weapon Poseidon. I don't want that power falling into anyone else's hands."

Rono stated his purpose openly.

Once someone reached a certain level of strength, there was no point beating around the bush.

"All right... I agree to your request!"

"Please wait at Ryugu Palace while I send someone to bring Shirahoshi here."

Neptune hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

In the face of absolute power, any resistance was futile.

Besides, Rono could destroy the Ancient Weapon Uranus. Fish-Man Island couldn't afford to make an enemy of a man like him.

Rather than waver, Neptune might as well agree readily and leave Lord Rono with a good impression.

And there were Roger and Whitebeard to consider.

Neptune didn't know Rono well, but he knew Roger and Whitebeard.

A man those two willingly followed couldn't be wicked.

Shirahoshi should be safe.

"No need. Take me to Shirahoshi."

Rono turned to Neptune.

"As you wish, Lord Rono. Please follow me."

Neptune understood the situation and led Rono toward the Hard-Shell Tower without another word.

"I'm almost embarrassed to tell you all this."

"My daughter Shirahoshi caught the attention of a certain scoundrel, so she's