Chapter 310: Disturbance / Chapter 311: Slaughter

Although the other party had sent a representative to seek his cooperation in overthrowing Neptune's rule, he had mercilessly rejected Arlong's invitation back then, let alone this brat Hody Jones.

However, he vaguely remembered hearing the representative from Fish-Man District and his subordinates discussing something. He hadn't paid much attention at the time, so his memory was rather hazy.

"He seemed to be trying to get the Jade Casket hidden deep within Ryugu Palace. He said he'd split half of it with us."

Another Fish-Man crew member said with a laugh.

"The Jade Casket? What's that?"

Vander Decken IX twirled the few thin whiskers beneath his nose and asked with a frown.

"According to them, it's a miraculous drug that can exchange one's life for power."

"If we had that thing, would anyone's age increase?"

Vander Decken IX posed the question from a remarkably strange angle.

"...In theory, yes. After consuming one's life force, their age would increase."

The Fish-Man crew member looked somewhat hesitant.

The conversation seemed to be heading in an unpredictable direction.

"Then, for example, could a little kid like this..."

As Vander Decken IX spoke, he gestured toward the ground to indicate a height, then looked expectantly at the Fish-Man crew member. "Could she quickly become a mature, sexy young woman?"

"...I suppose so?"

The diamond-faced Fish-Man crew member answered through gritted teeth.

Captain, don't you think your focus is a little strange?

"What do you mean, 'I suppose so'?"

Vander Decken IX's face fell, and his tone carried a hint of displeasure.

"It definitely can!! Absolutely!!"

Seeing this, the other Fish-Man crew members nodded frantically.

"Excellent!! The problem has finally been solved!!"

"In that case, I can marry Princess Shirahoshi right away!! That must be how it works!"

As he spoke, Vander Decken IX became