"Boss! There's light down there!" Savi hurriedly ran down from the observation room with Pea and Enel.
"Hmm! Looks like we're almost there!" Roy leaned out from behind the gunwale.
"Is there any light on the seabed?" Bullet also peered over the edge.
Stella took out her notebook and began to carefully record the observation data while explaining it to everyone.
According to the nautical chart, Fish-Man Island is located 10,000 meters below the sea. Its main light source comes from the root system of the Sunlight Tree Eve,' which transmits sunlight and air from the ground to the deep sea.
" Fish-Man Island was probably built here taking advantage of this characteristic."
As the Ark Maxim descended, the point of light gradually expanded, eventually transforming into an incomparably magnificent and splendid scene.
At the edge of everyone's sight, an island completely bathed in sunlight and enveloped in giant bubbles appeared before them.
Looking out, one can vaguely see winding mountain ranges, dense forests, and various buildings scattered like stars among the trees.
Sunlight filters through the double-layered bubbles, becoming soft and dreamlike, scattering across the island and making it resemble a dazzling pearl lost in the deep sea, exuding a captivating charm.
"Wow--!" ×3
Savi, Enel, Pea all exclaimed in surprise at the same time.
Even Hawk Eyes and Bullet showed a hint of shock in their eyes.
"Truly... a masterpiece."
"Bubbles? They look so fragile."
"Don't underestimate these bubbles," Stella added at the opportune moment.
"The bubble technology of Fish-Man Island is specially made, combining unique techniques of Fish-Man Island, and is extremely resilient, able to withstand the enormous pressure of the deep sea."
"Alright! Let's charge in all at once!"
After saying that Roy didn't wait for Tesoro to increase his output, and directly Telekinesis to control ' Ark Maxim ' to accelerate forward.
"Pop!"
The ' Ark Maxim ' squeezed the bubble enveloping Fish-Man Island inward in an astonishing arc. Suddenly, the resistance disappeared, and the entire ship surged forward, completely entering the interior of Fish-Man Island.
Upon entering Fish-Man Island, the darkness, silence, and oppressive feeling of the deep sea disappear.
Instead, a bright, warm, and vibrant scene unfolded.
Soft light streamed down from the "sky" overhead—the enormous, bubble-like dome filled with flowing seawater—and the air was filled with the fresh scent of the ocean and the faint fragrance of flowers.
In the distance, I could hear the faint sounds of a bustling market, the melodious calls of conch shells, and the various wondrous cries of marine life.
"Wow! We're really in!" Savi turned around and looked at the bubbles surrounding the island behind him, examining them curiously.
"Are we... really 10,000 meters underwater?"
Enel stared wide-eyed at the school of glowing fish swimming overhead, feeling as if his worldview had been shaken.
Pea lay on the gunwale, her eyes shining as she watched the colorful coral reefs and the strange little fish darting among them.
Roy Observation Haki to scan the entire island in an instant, sensed the direction of the port, and flew directly there.
port,
The Ark Maxim slowly descended, its golden-red hull immediately drawing the attention of everyone in the harbor.
Many of the pirates present stared at the giant ship with greedy eyes.
What kind of ship is that? Is it made of gold?
"What a huge ship! How did it get through the entrance?"
"An unfamiliar pirate flag... Are you a newbie?"
Roy was unfazed. He dispelled his protective shield and leaped off the deck first, followed closely by Bullet and Hawk Eyes. The three stood side by side on the dock paved with white seashells.
The powerful aura emanating from it subtly diminished the surrounding noise and covetous gazes.
Stella, Savi, Enel, and Pea also disembarked one after another, curiously looking around.
Tesoro, leaning against the ship's railing, felt the covetous gazes of the pirates around him and hesitated before speaking.
"Boss, I'd better stay here and watch the ship."
"No need. Activate the ship's defenses. Besides, with my Observation Haki, no one can steal our ship."
Roy scanned the harbor, and instantly activated ' Mental Storm '.
"Ugh!"
"What's going on?!"
Those ill-intentioned pirates were instantly struck dumb, their minds went blank, and they all knelt down, clutching their heads.
Seeing this, Tesoro grinned. Who wouldn't be curious about this wondrous island?
A flash of lightning, and he instantly appeared beside them.
"Let's go! Let's see Fish-Man Island."
With that, Roy led the way forward.
Soon a squad of the Ryugu Palace soldiers approached, the Fish-Man at the head giving Roy and his group a serious look.
"Welcome to Fish-Man Island. Please show your identification. All incoming ships need to register."
The sergeant spoke politely, but was clearly wary.
Tesoro went up and completed the registration.
You may stay on the island, but please be sure to maintain order.
The sergeant checked the documents, left a reminder, and then led his team away.
"It seems that Fish-Man Island is very wary of humans."
"Hmph, only the weak are constantly on guard."
Bullet crossed his arms, dismissing Stella's words.
"Alright, let's tour Fish-Man Island and resupply while we're at it. Our goal is the New World, so let's ignore them," Roy said calmly.
As the group walked down the streets of Fish-Man Island, they immediately attracted even more attention.
The buildings are made of brightly colored coral, and the streets are lined with shops selling all sorts of unique marine products.
"Look at that!"
Savi excitedly pointed to a stall selling bubble corals, with glowing little fish swimming in the transparent bubbles.
Enel was drawn to a shell weapon shop, where the window displayed Impact Dial that could fire water cannons and Thunder Dial that could store lightning.
"These shellfish..."
Pea squatted by the roadside, carefully observing the glowing moss growing from the cracks in the ground, her eyes full of curiosity.
Roy was also attracted to these seashells.
"That's interesting..."
"Could it be that this place has some connection with the Moon People?"
Roy picked up a seashell that resembled the muzzle of a gun and examined it curiously.
Although these shellfish are somewhat different from those on the Sky Island, their functions are similar, which sparked his strong interest in these ancient civilizations.
"Boss, how are these shellfish prepared?"
The young Fish-Man pushed up his glasses.
"These are all specialties of Fish-Man Island, and can only be collected in specific ocean current areas,"
"What, do you also know about these shellfish?"
"Haha, I know a little about it."
Give me ten of each kind of seashell.
Roy chuckled and put down the seashell.
Upon hearing that a big business had come to the door, the boss immediately put on a smiling face and quickly packed the goods.
After paying, the group continued strolling along the street.
Before they knew it, they had arrived at a relatively dilapidated neighborhood. The buildings here were no longer as exquisite as those in the previous commercial district; instead, they were constructed from rough coral and reefs.
While Roy and his friends were strolling around here,
Fish-Man on both sides of the street occasionally glanced warily at the group of uninvited guests.
Several young Fish-Man children peeked out curiously from a corner.
"What are you looking at! Human!"
A slightly older shark- Fish-Man stepped forward, glaring fiercely at Roy and the others.
Bullet snorted and was about to step forward when his tall and strong physique instantly intimidated the Fish-Man, who remained silent.
Roy reached out and stopped Bullet.
"Alright, they're just kids, no need to pay them any mind."
To appease Bullet,
"Let's go, I'm starving. Let's find a tavern and try some of the local delicacies from Fish-Man Island."
"Oh! Long live the boss!"
Hearing that there was delicious food, Savi, Enel, and Pea cheered and led the way forward.