She was having so much fun that she even forgot she had been crying when she left the Hard-Shell Tower.
Uchiha Xin did not stop it.
Robin followed not far away, occasionally helping Shirahoshi avoid Sangoro who was blocking her way.
The three of them stopped playing only when Shirahoshi got tired.
Shirahoshi sat on a flat rock.
She looked down at her hands and then wiggled her shrunken fishtail.
" Uchiha Lord Xin."
Will I ever be able to turn back into my original form?
"Meeting."
Shirahoshi's smile faded considerably.
"Can't we change back?"
I like it the way it is.
"That way I can go to many places I couldn't go before."
"And you won't accidentally knock things over."
She looked up at Uchiha Xin.
Can I stay this small forever?
Uchiha Xin said:
"Temporarily changing body shape is not difficult."
"To maintain this permanently, you need to change your physical condition."
Shirahoshi immediately moved closer.
How to change it?
I'm willing to do anything.
Uchiha Xin looked at her.
Shirahoshi was originally the Ancient Weapon Poseidon.
Her level of life experience was not low.
If she becomes a member of the Ten-Tails' personal family, the Ten-Tails Chakra and the Dependent Mark will further modify her body.
At that time, it won't just be possible to permanently maintain the current body shape.
She can also freely switch between mermaid and human forms.
Poseidon's power will also be enhanced.
Uchiha Xin was about to speak when Robin spoke first, reminding him:
"Xin, Shirahoshi is only fourteen years old this year."
"She's still just a child."
Robin's reminder made Uchiha Xin pause for a moment.
Shirahoshi didn't understand what the two were talking about.
She swung her fishtail and came to Robin.
" Robin -neechan, is becoming a member of the Familia dangerous?"
"It's not dangerous."
Robin looked at Uchiha Xin.
"But this matter needs to be made clear; we can't let her agree without understanding anything."
I'm not planning to do anything to her right now.
Uchiha Xin said:
" The Dependent Mark can modify her physique and also allow her to inherit the Ten-Tails Chakra."
"After the transformation is complete, she will gain human legs and be able to freely switch between mermaid and human forms."
Shirahoshi's eyes widened.
"Can I have legs?"
"Good."
"Will I still be able to swim in the sea?"
"Can."
"And you won't lose your fishtail?"
"Won't."
Shirahoshi looked down at her fishtail.
She was a mermaid from birth.
She would definitely be reluctant to suddenly lose her fishtail.
But if she could change things freely, she would have no worries.
"What do I need to do after becoming a family member?"
Uchiha Xin did not hide anything.
"Obey my orders."
"You will become mine, and we will form an unbreakable bond."
"Your life level will be enhanced, and Poseidon's power will also increase accordingly."
Shirahoshi tilted her head and thought for a while.
"Will I ever be able to see my father and brothers again?"
"Certainly."
"So we can continue living on Fish-Man Island?"
"Can."
Shirahoshi asked again:
"Would Uchiha Lord Xin allow me to harm my father?"
"Won't."
"Then I'm willing!"
Shirahoshi did not hesitate for a moment.
Robin looked at her.
" Shirahoshi, you should consult with King Neptune first."
Becoming a family is not a temporary thing.
"That's right."
Shirahoshi realized what was happening.
She rose from the rock, swayed her fishtail, and came to Uchiha Xin.
" Uchiha Lord Xin."
"Let's go find our father."
Uchiha Xin Teuchi a spatial portal.
The three of them took a step and returned directly to the Ryugu Palace.
Neptune and the three princes are still dealing with the problems left over from Hody's rebellion.
Upon seeing Uchiha Xin return, Neptune immediately put down what he was doing.
"Grown ups."
"Has everything been settled at Sea Forest?"
"Um."
Uchiha Xin recounted how Shirahoshi had become a member of his family.
Neptune did not answer immediately after hearing this.
He looked at Shirahoshi.
" Shirahoshi, what do you think?"
"Father, I wish to become Uchiha Lord Xin's servant."
Shirahoshi pointed to her fishtail.
"The adults said that after the physical transformation is completed, I will be able to grow human legs."
"It can still retain its mermaid form."
"From now on, whether you go to the sea or on land, it won't be a problem."
Neptune paused, his breath catching in his throat.
Queen Otohime's greatest wish before her death was to allow the residents of Fish-Man Island to move to the sea.
However, ordinary mermaids are always restricted in their movements after leaving the sea.
If Shirahoshi could freely switch between mermaid and human forms, she would completely break this limitation.
More importantly, Uchiha Xin did not conceal the constraints of the Dependent Mark.
Once Shirahoshi becomes a member of the family, the connection between them cannot be easily severed.
Shirahoshi will also be completely placed under Uchiha Xin's command.
Neptune did not hesitate for long.
Hody and 100,000 pirates were wiped out in one blow.
Vander Deiken IX was assassinated.
Noah, who was powerful enough to destroy Fish-Man Island, was also immobilized by Uchiha Xin's raised hand.
If it weren't for Uchiha Xin's arrival, the Ryugu Kingdom would have already been overthrown by Hody.
Shirahoshi will remain trapped in the Hard-Shell Tower.
Fish-Man Island has now submitted.
It was actually an incredible stroke of luck that Shirahoshi became a member of Uchiha Xin's family.
"Grown ups."
Neptune lowered his head.
" Shirahoshi is willing, I have no objection."
"It's her good fortune to receive the favor of adults."
Fukaboshi also bowed its head.
"I'll leave my younger sister in your care from now on, sir."
Neither the Ryuboshi nor the Manboshi objected.
Shirahoshi laughed immediately after receiving Neptune's agreement.
"Father has agreed!"
She swung her fishtail and came directly to Uchiha Xin's side.
" Uchiha Lord Xin, when will I be able to grow legs?"
"No rush."
Uchiha Xin said:
There are still some things that need to be taken care of first.
He looked at Neptune.
" Fish-Man Island cannot remain in the deep sea at a depth of 10,000 meters."
"This place may seem secluded, but it's actually restricted in every way."
"If the outer bubble membrane is damaged, the entire island will be in danger."
Neptune nodded.
When Noah crashed into Fish-Man Island, he had already experienced this despair firsthand.
Uchiha Xin continued:
I'll give you two choices.
"The first one will be moved to the waters near Mary Geoise."
" The Red Line is easily accessible and closer to human towns on the sea."
"Secondly, move to the Sky Island."
" Sky Island is now under my control."
"That place is far from the Blue Sea, and most pirates and slave traders cannot reach it."
Neptune did not rush to answer.
The waters near Mary Geoise are indeed convenient.
Fish-Man Island was originally located beneath the Holy Land.
Most residents do not need to travel very far when they migrate.
But Mary Geoise is the residence of the Celestial Dragons.
Mermaids fetch extremely high prices at slave auctions.
If Fish-Man Island were to relocate to a nearby area, it would be difficult to guarantee that it wouldn't attract the covetous eyes of the Celestial Dragons.
Uchiha Xin is not afraid of the Celestial Dragons.
However, ordinary residents of Fish-Man Island may not be able to withstand the conflict between the two sides.
In contrast, the Sky Island, though far from the sea, are much safer.
There were no slave traders there.
No pirate ships could easily reach it.