Chapter 288 (Continued)

"But we Fish-Men can't live without the sea. This thing is practically useless to us!"

"We'd rather give it to someone who truly needs it. Please, you must accept it!"

Chris nodded slightly at those words.

It was true. Once a Fish-Man ate a Devil Fruit, they could no longer swim freely in the sea.

For them, that would be unbearable.

At that thought, Chris gave a faint smile. "In that case, I'll accept it!"

He reached out and used Universal Pull, drawing the Devil Fruit straight into his hand.

"Wow..."

King Neptune and the others gasped at the sight.

Jinbe stepped forward to bid Chris farewell.

"Captain Chris, I'll be heading to the New World myself before long."

"I'll see you there!"

Chris nodded. "Don't forget our promise!"

Jinbe bumped fists with him. "Rest assured, Captain Chris. I keep my word!"

King Neptune smiled beside them. "We look forward to hearing good news from you, Captain Chris!"

Just then, a lookout called out, "Report!"

"Captain Chris, everything's ready. We can set sail!"

Chris glanced at the Fish-Men below the ship and waved.

"Until we meet again, everyone!"

The Division Commanders, Nami, and the others waved too, saying goodbye to their friends.

Then Nami took charge of the helmsman, and the Whale set sail!

Before Neptune and the others, the Chris Pirates' ship slowly rose and drifted away...

At last, it vanished into the deep sea!

After watching the Chris Pirates depart, King Neptune turned to Jinbe.

"Jinbe, we made the right choice, didn't we?"

Jinbe smiled and nodded firmly. "I see boundless hope in Chris."

"That young man truly has the power to change the world!"

The three princes, Fukaboshi, Ryuboshi, and Manboshi, stood close behind King Neptune.

Ryuboshi said, "Father, we've staked everyone's fate on Chris!"

Manboshi smiled.