"Fish-Man Jujutsu: Ippon Seoi Nage!"
Shirahoshi twisted aside, dodging the fist aimed at her waist, and firmly caught the swinging arm. Then she swung her arm and slammed the burly man before her, who was only about a third of her height, hard onto the floor.
"K! O! Congratulations to the mermaid princess from Fish-Man Island, Miss Shira~~~~~hoshi! On her tenth consecutive victory!"
In Gran Tesoro's arena, the announcer shouted Shirahoshi's results at the top of his lungs, drawing waves of cheers from the surrounding spectators.
"Aaaah-! Princess Shirahoshi is so beautiful and strong! I'll bet on you to win the next match too!!!"
"You may have lost me money! But I still love you! Princess Shirahoshi!"
"Princess Shirahoshi! Please marry me!!!"
In the stands, Xie Wen, Jinx Meow, and Kaido Meow all looked toward the person who had shouted those words. Sensing murderous intent, he shuddered, then looked around in confusion...
And promptly met the icy gazes of the man and two cats.
Recognizing Xie Wen, the man turned and fled the arena without another word.
True, Gran Tesoro claimed to be an "Absolute Sanctuary" where even the World Government and the Navy could not take action, but the Sapphire Star was a ruthless figure who dared slaughter Celestial Dragons in the "Abode of the Gods." He had no desire to stake his life on whether Xie Wen would follow the rules.
"Lord Sapphire Star, would you like me to deal with that fool?"
After discovering that she could do nothing about Klee Meow even with her Devil Fruit Ability, Baccarat, already a highly dedicated VIP hostess, had become even more attentive toward Xie Wen and his companions.
"No need. He's just a nobody." Xie Wen waved a hand, then looked at the combat-oriented cats. "Well? Interested in going