"Are you kidding me? How could that be a ship?"
No one believed Illya's words. Although Fish-Man Island didn't seem very big to them due to the distance, it was still several times larger than the entire Sabaody Archipelago.
The shadow was directly above Fish-Man Island, and its size was about half the size of the entire Fish-Man Island. It could be mistaken for a rock, but to call it a ship would be an exaggeration.
How could there possibly be such a large ship in the world?
"That was Noah's Ark, also known as the Ship of Unfulfilled Promise. Once upon a time, one of our Human Clan built that giant ship, promising to pull the Fish-Man Island back to the land and let it live under the sun."
However, due to some reasons, it failed to complete its mission and ultimately remained outside Noah's Ark -Fish-Man Island. It now appears to have been activated by someone using Devil Fruit ability.
Wang Hao gazed at the colossal ship and explained its origins to everyone.
This wasn't something he learned from the Pirate King storyline. Although he liked Japanese anime, his liking for it was limited; he mostly watched episodes skipping around, so he didn't know much about the Pirate King anime's plot.
The only one I looked at in detail was Paramount War; I only had a general understanding of the others.
This information about Noah's Ark was something my predecessor stumbled upon in Ohara. Unfortunately, the ancient book wasn't well preserved and was quite incomplete, so I could only glean the general information.
" Kuzan, once we arrive at Fish-Man Island, you and Binz will work together to go to Noah's Ark and try to lure it away or stop it."
Wang Hao looked at Kuzan. Only Kuzan possessed sufficient strength, and his Devil Fruit ability allowed him to adapt to the deep sea, making him the best candidate for this mission.
"I understand, teacher!"
Kuzan solemnly, also finding the enormous Noah's Ark quite troublesome.
Although his strength has improved rapidly in the past two or three months, it is still very difficult for him to withstand such a giant ship that is comparable to a continent.
Fortunately, this is the deep sea, where seawater is everywhere, which is more conducive to the use of his Devil Fruit abilities.
" Sakazuki, if Kuzan's mission fails, you are responsible for destroying Noah's Ark. It must not be allowed to crash on Fish-Man Island."
"It doesn't feel quite safe yet," Wang Hao instructed Akainu Sakazuki.
Currently, in terms of destructive power alone, Akainu Sakazuki's magma ability is the most powerful among the Three Admirals. Even in unsuitable environments, his full-force attack would still be enough to destroy Noah's Ark.
"Kindness!"
Sakazuki nodded indifferently, indicating that he understood.
With everything ready, Wang Hao mobilized his own Seven Po Magnetic Field, connecting them with the magnetic field of Fish-Man Island itself, accelerating the entire bubble forward.
The islands in the One Piece World all possess unique and powerful magnetic fields, especially those on the Grand Line, where the magnetic force is extremely strong. This actually made things convenient for Wang Hao.
With the support of the Magnetic Field Power, the group quickly broke through into the interior of Fish-Man Island.
Binz, Kuzan, and Sakazuki rode in bubbles directly towards the rapidly descending Noah's Ark, while Wang Hao led Kizaru and the others to the Ryugu Palace at top speed.
That's the heart of the entire Fish-Man Island, and the battle there is the most intense. It even causes the bubble that covers the entire Fish-Man Island to tremble. Clearly, that's where the fighting is most fierce.
At this moment, a fierce and brutal battle is taking place outside the Ryugu Palace. Although the Neptune Army is powerful and well-trained, the Rebel Army is simply too crazy. They are like mad dogs, fearless of death, and have taken some kind of drug, making them terrifyingly strong.
The Neptune Army could only barely hold out by relying on the defenses of the Ryugu Palace, but if things continued this way, it was only a matter of time before the Ryugu Palace fell.
Outside the Ryugu Palace, fierce fighting raged, but inside, a deep sorrow pervaded the city, for Queen Otohime had passed away half a day earlier.
The King of Fish-Man Island was grief-stricken. At the same time, due to the fierce battle, he was also seriously injured, with his entire right arm severed at the shoulder. Because of the urgency of the battle, he could only use a hot iron to heat up and seal the wound.
His three princes and many Fish-Man generals also suffered heavy losses to varying degrees, and some were even on the verge of death.
The battle was so brutal and sudden that Neptune and his men had no time to prepare.
This is just the battle situation at the Ryugu Palace; who knows what will become of Fish-Man Island below!
" Queen Otohime, King Neptune, I am Zephyr from the Navy, here to provide assistance at your invitation!"
Just as Neptune and the others were grieving and anxious, a loud roar came from the Ryugu Palace. It was Wang Hao had arrived.
Because he wasn't very familiar with the specific situation here, Wang Hao didn't let Kizaru and the others rush into battle. Instead, he chose to meet and communicate with King Neptune and Queen Otohime first.
"It's Admiral Zephyr! He really did come to our aid! Otohime was absolutely right!"
Despite his grief Neptune suddenly stood up, overjoyed. He glanced at his three weeping sons and daughter, Shirahoshi, and resolutely rushed outside to meet Zephyr and the others.
Although Otohime has passed away, he still has three sons and a daughter to take care of. He absolutely cannot lose this battle, and the reinforcements from Admiral Zephyr will be the key to deciding this war.
The Fish-Man rebels also spotted Wang Hao and his group and launched a frenzied attack, but before they could get close, they were forced back by Gion and his companions.
It's important to know that Gion and the others were all at the level of Marine Vice Admiral, but that was in the past. After two or three months of guidance from Wang Hao, their strength has improved by leaps and bounds.
Most people have now reached the level of Admiral Candidate, while those with exceptional Gion, have truly reached the level of Admiral.
With dozens, even nearly a hundred people gathered together, their strength is unimaginable.
" Gion, you lead a small team to clear out the Fish-Man rebels. Kizaru, you provide support from the center, be ready to reinforce the battlefield at any time, and guard against any possible sneak attacks."
Upon seeing Neptune rush to the top of the Ryugu Palace, Wang Hao immediately gave orders to Gion and Kizaru, and at the end, he gave Kizaru a meaningful look full of murderous intent.
Kizaru nodded knowingly. He also knew that the internal rebellion on Fish-Man Island was probably orchestrated by the World Government, and that there must be powerful figures hiding nearby. These were the people he needed to guard against.
After giving his instructions, Wang Hao stepped into the air, knocking away all the Fish-Man rebels along the way, and quickly landed on the top of the Ryugu Palace to reunite with Neptune and the others.
"This is the Water of Life I concocted; it can revive anyone who is still alive. Quickly, give it to Queen Otohime."
Before Neptune could speak, Wang Hao immediately took out a bottle of the Water of Life that he had prepared beforehand from his pocket.
"Thank you, Admiral Zephyr, but Otohime is no longer needed!"
"Receiving the Water of Life, "Neptune said sadly.
" Illya!"
Turning back to Illya, who was still fighting, Wang Hao shouted, then urged Neptune, " King Neptune, take me to see the Queen; she might still be saved!"
Wang Hao's heart sank; he knew the worst had happened.
He had been worried that Queen Otohime would die before he arrived, which would make his negotiations with Fish-Man Island much more difficult.
Fortunately, he had anticipated this and devised a second rescue plan.
Please come with me!
Although he didn't understand Wang Hao's meaning, Neptune, adhering to the principle of "better safe than sorry" in such matters, didn't waste any words and quickly led the way.
Upon hearing Wang Hao's call, Illya quickly rode her Susanoo and rushed in, joining Wang Hao as they followed Neptune into the Ryugu Palace.
Soon, the three arrived at a large hall, where a beautiful figure lay on the throne directly in front of them— Queen Otohime.
"What a potent poison!"
Wang Hao quickly stepped forward and saw the pale blue color on Queen Otohime's skin. He realized that she had been poisoned with an extremely deadly poison, most likely a potent toxin created by some special Devil Fruit ability.
Beside Queen Otohime lay Princess Shirahoshi, who was on her deathbed. Her skin faintly glowed with a pale blue light, indicating that she too had been poisoned.
However, a tenacious life force within Princess Shirahoshi is sustaining her life; this should be the Water of Life Wang Hao gave to Feile last time.
Queen Otohime was a great mother who resolutely chose to let her daughter live over herself.
" Illya, use the power of the Rinnegan to stabilize Queen Otohime's soul and prevent it from dissipating."
After giving an instruction to Illya who was following behind him, Wang Hao placed his palm on Princess Shirahoshi's shoulder and used his powerful Haki to remove the poison from Princess Shirahoshi.
Armament Haki can effectively counter Devil Fruit abilities to some extent, and it can naturally counter this poison as well. If controlled properly, it can force the poison out of Princess Shirahoshi.
Of course, this requires extremely strong control skills; otherwise, one wrong move and it won't be saving someone, but killing them!
This kind of precise manipulation down to the cellular and even genetic level was nothing to Wang Hao now, and he quickly removed the toxins from Shirahoshi's body.
Neptune, who was standing by, watched as the faint blue light on his beloved daughter's skin gradually faded, and he wept with joy.
Before she died, Otohime entrusted her four children to him. He had been heartbroken watching Shirahoshi gradually weaken, but now his beloved daughter was finally safe.
After confirming that the toxins in his beloved daughter's body had been mostly removed, Neptune looked at Illya, who was placing her palms above Otohime's body as if supporting something. His previously despairing heart gradually warmed up.
He had previously heard Admiral Zephyr instruct this girl to protect Otohime's soul. Although he didn't know much about the concept of souls, it seemed that his Otohime could still be saved.
After treating Princess Shirahoshi, Wang Hao frowned and looked at Queen Otohime lying on the other side.
At this moment, Queen Otohime's body had been completely destroyed by the poison and was beyond saving.
After all, this body is completely finished, and even the Water of Life cannot bring a completely dead body back to life.
This is getting complicated!
"Your Highness Neptune, were the abrasions on the Princess's palms left before or after the poisoning?"
Suddenly, Wang Hao noticed a deep, bone-revealing abrasion on the back of Queen Otohime's left hand, which gave him an idea.
"That abrasion was left when Otohime, realizing someone was attacking Shirahoshi, forcefully tackled Shirahoshi to the ground."
Neptune replied without hesitation that he had recalled the attack on them many times in order to find the mastermind behind it, so he remembered it very clearly.
"Find the blood and skin tissue left from the abrasion as soon as possible; whether Queen Otohime can be revived depends on you."
Hearing Neptune's affirmative answer, Wang Hao felt a slight sense of relief; things would be much easier now.
Queen Otohime's body is indeed completely dead, but an identical body can be cloned using technological means.
He had discussed this kind of thing with Orochi Hime many times in the Naruto World, and had even done it himself, so he was quite familiar with it.
Furthermore, cloning technology also exists in this world; I recall it being provided by some faction, so this world supports this technology.
"I'll send someone to look for it right away!"
Neptune was overjoyed and immediately turned around to order his men to search for the blood and skin tissue left by Otohime when she was injured.
" Illya, make Queen Otohime's soul manifest. Now you need to make her make a choice."
Upon hearing this, Illya didn't say much. She manipulated the Rinnegan between her eyebrows and channeled its power into Queen Otohime's soul. Gradually, a phantom figure slowly materialized, which was none other than Queen Otohime.
"Thank you, Lord Zephyr!"
Upon realizing that she had manifested Queen Otohime bowed deeply to Wang Hao. Although she couldn't see or hear anything in her soul state, the Observation Haki remaining in her soul allowed her to sense everything that had happened.
Knowing that it was former Admiral Zephyr who rescued her daughter Shirahoshi, she naturally wanted to express her sincere gratitude.
"Kindness!"
Nodding gently, Wang Hao said, "Now Your Highness needs to make a choice. I will then materialize Your Highness's soul into a physical form, which can be manifested for a certain period of time each day."
However, a mere soul cannot exist in the outside world forever. You will need to temporarily reside in someone's body until your second body is fully formed. Whose body do you choose to reside in?
That's right, he referenced the concept of Spirit Host and Guardian Spirit from the anime "Rakshasa Street," and coincidentally, he now has the ability to replicate it.