Unpredictability Is What Makes It Interesting
Ryugu Kingdom, within the Ryugu Palace.
Facing King Neptune and the mermaid princes who were swallowing the information whole and barely chewing it up, Huayue remained expressionless and spoke in a stiff tone.
"To eliminate the barriers between humans, other races, and fish-men, we must work together at the most crucial moment and let the next generation, untainted by darkness, break the shackles."
"This is an irreversible trend, a legend becoming reality. The Ark of Promise, immersed in the Fish-Man District, should also rise to the surface, carrying hope, at the King's call, and head towards New World that will never fall..."
During the conversation, King Neptune, with a solemn expression, shook his head slightly at Huayue before him.
"That's Joy Boy, the promise Joy Boy made to the Mermaid Princess eight hundred years ago. The current Shirahoshi possesses the same abilities as the Mermaid Princess eight hundred years ago."
"Can't... can't it be changed?!"
Realizing something, King Neptune's pupils contracted, and he looked to Huayue for confirmation.
"The moment of change is coming. The older an existence is, the harder it is to change the deep-rooted discrimination. It seems that granting Jinbe the title of Shichibukai and allowing the Ryugu Kingdom to join the World Government..."
"It may seem that everything has changed, but in reality, the highest power in the world has not changed at all for hundreds of years."
"They are still themselves, and they won't abandon their centuries-old principles just because of a momentary lapse in judgment, especially after Shirahoshi's appearance. Do you think the World Government will give up on Poseidon?"
At this point, Huayue paused for a moment, and the Ryugu Kingdom was shrouded in White Mist. At some point in the future, a scene that would soon descend upon this sea appeared with the White Mist.
King Neptune: "This is!"
"How could a distorted organization that considers itself a descendant of the Creator and lives by exploiting other beings possibly allow others to stand on the same level as itself?"
"Therefore, eradicating everything and allowing the next generation to reshape the world is the true beginning!"
"So, shall we board Noah's aboard for the new era? Mermaids and fish-people..."
Faced with the outstretched hand of assistance and the most mysterious invitation, King Neptune hesitated for a long time before making his firm choice.
"That was Joy Boy's promise. I want to know, did you..."
"The so-called fate is particularly interesting because it is unpredictable. Those who only know how to wait for the light of hope and yearn for liberation from fate will never get everything they want."
"So, would you like to give it a try?"
On the other hand, inside Fish-Man District.
"What? Why did you suddenly defect from the Neptune Army? Weren't you supposed to be waiting for Brother Arlong's move in the East Blue, Hody?"
"The situation has changed, Dosu. The Four Emperors have come to Fish-Man Island. That guy discovered the truth about my assassination of Queen Otohime. Neptune Army's army will be coming soon."
"However, now that we have the Energy Steroids, things are completely different. He is just a mere human. Even if he is one of the Four Emperors, he would be no match for us if he couldn't breathe underwater!"
Hody Jones grinned maniacally, his gaze sweeping over his deputy beside him, a sinister look in his eyes.
"How's the replication of the Energy Steroids going?"
"Ah, this? There's enough for all the officers of the New Fish-Man Pirates. Let Queen Otohime's long-standing insistence on merman friendship go to hell!"
Snap...
A large bag of Energy Steroids was placed on the table in front of him. Hody Jones grabbed a handful and put it in his mouth.
The next moment, his muscles bulged, and his already ferocious eyes turned red, filled with an unprecedented desire for destruction.
"Power, this is power! Unprecedented power! Fish-Man Karate - Water Shot!"
Whoosh! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
Droplets of water gathered and, in the blink of an eye, pierced through four coral reef peaks. The shattered coral reefs disintegrated and merged into the sea several miles away from Fish-Man District.
"This is our hope for Haki World, our hope for the complete rule of this world by our fish-men race!"
The maniacal laughter gradually subsided, and Hody Jones, his body now bloated, grinned, his face contorted with rage.
How many troops do we have in Fish-Man District?
"One hundred thousand men, a full one hundred thousand who are increasingly dissatisfied with humanity. Even Neptune Army combined might not have such a large military force as ours!"
"Hahahaha! Then, let's make our move now! King Neptune's daughter is currently in the Sea Forest. You're sure you saw it correctly, Hyouzou!"
Hody Jones posted a stern message, and Leopard, the blue-circled octopus Hyouzou behind the group, nodded drunkenly with a drunken grin.
"Ah, I saw it with my own eyes, they're going to capture Shirahoshi? If so, there'll be extra money... hiccup..."
"Alright! Once we get Shirahoshi, your reward will double immediately! Brothers, let's create New Fish-Man Island on this island that's been oppressed by humans! Hahahaha!"
At this moment, the New Fish-Man Pirates, who had grown up in Fish-Man District since childhood and had absorbed the dark side of the Sun Pirates, poured out of the island, with the vast majority of their members heading towards Fish-Man Island.
The remaining members of the New Fish-Man Pirates rushed to various parts of Fish-Man District, and the spreading flames of war completely ignited the once peaceful Fish-Man Island.
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty! A terrible thing has happened! The Water Road was blown up by Hody Jones when he escaped, and now the entire Fish-Man Island is in chaos, with 100,000 refugees pouring out of Fish-Man District!"
The guards of the communication corridor who rushed over were sweating profusely, and King Neptune, who had been hesitant, was now in a panic.
"What... what did you say? The Water Road is the fastest route from the Ryugu Kingdom to Fish-Man Island. This is a huge problem. What exactly is Hody Jones trying to do?"
"He... they..."
For a moment, even the messenger guards were at a loss for words. Huayue, sitting in the main seat, raised an eyebrow, and the banquet hall shrouded in White Mist instantly transformed into the scene of Fish-Man Island.
"What is this?! They, what are those things? How could they, Your Queen Otohime..."
"It seems they want to prove that fish-men are inherently superior to other races. Your contribution to this outcome is undeniable, King Neptune..."
These words startled King Neptune, who was grieving, and caused him to look up in astonishment.
What do you mean?
"Isn't it precisely because you intentionally or unintentionally ignored these monsters on Fish-Man Island, constantly exposed to negative emotions, that they have spawned and turned against themselves?"
At this point, Huayue stood up and vanished into White Mist.
"That's how it is. This is a matter for your Ryugu Kingdom. I won't easily interfere in the internal affairs of other countries unless it involves my own country. That's all."
Meanwhile, far away on Fish-Man Island, at Gyoncorde Plaza.
"Step on it now! If you don't, it will be considered a betrayal of New Fish-Man Island, and you don't want to bear the consequences!"