"Wow this is what it looked like under the sea huh?" Perona had her face pressed against the bubble surrounding of the Gospel of Dismay, enjoying the view of the underwater world. Since normally she would not be able to survive the sea water since she ate a devil fruit.
"It is really beautiful. So Mihawk how does this bubble work on our ship?" Perona was marveling at the ocean floor but was worried for his life with the only thing separating him from certain death was a bubble.
"Well it works like we are above the sea the only thing is it helps us navigate the underwater world." Replied Mihawk as he continuously checked the ship's performance under water, and so far so good.
"Oi Captain we got a tail behind us." Perona spotted a ship quickly approaching them. Mihawk did not recognize the jolly roger but Psrona did.
"Oh I know that guy, he calls himself wet haired Caribou, he is a Mud Logia and bounty of over 200million beri." Perona recognized the sigil from meeting the man and completely defeating him earlier that day in Saboady.
"Well shall we introduce ourselves?" Mihawk was itching for a fight.
"I'm good for it, let em come. Your order Captain?" Perona was also itching for a fight since her training with the Red Force Pirates involved lots of hiding and getting shot at.
"Perona there's a giant sea creature quickly approaching, Ill take care of it."
Mihawk nodded and drew his blade before leaving dust behind hi . He was in the water with a Barefoot Coating that allowed him to breathe underwater. He was dashing right past Caribou's ship and meeting the giant sea king which happened to be the Kraken. He could only smirk as his momentum carried him past one of the giant tentacles. Then she ran alongside another tentacle. He then jumped from the tentacle, maintaining his pace, and aimed for the head of the Kraken. Although he stopped mid attack and saw the frightened look of the sea creature.
He fell right in front of the Kraken's face and realized that it was just a frightened creature who wish to protect itself.
Meanwhile the Gospel of Dismay found itself locked together by Caribou's ship. Perona stood firm not making a move as Caribou's men began to filter aboard their ship. They surrounded Perona with Wet Haired Caribou and his brother standing in front of them mocking Her.
"I'm going to kill you and Dracule Mihawk and claim your 1.5billion beri bounty and his title. Then I will finally make a name for myself." His crew cheered from behind him. Standing close to Perona's face. She was outnumbered 10 to 1. But she did not show any fear.
"Hey dummy you sure you want to mess with my captain?" Perona pointed as Mihawk laned on deck.
"Holly shit!" Caribou's face swiftly shifted to fear. He slowly backed away bumping into his confused crew mates. "Hey um guys we got aboard the wrong ship..." Caribou was sweating feverishly, unable to move any further from the fear of embarrassment from his crew and fear of the Jolly roger.
"You got onboard my ship...now we'll kick you all out." Mihawk drew his sword. "Get them off my ship."
Perona smiled at her captains order. Mihawk and Perona were so fast that Caribou's men could not catch them with their eyes.
Mihawk and Perona worked well together. Perona would pass her hollows through the pirates while Mihawk slashed them across the face with his sword. They took care of the men together totaling to twenty.
"Look Mihawk this was my mistake alright." Caribou and his brother were crawling backwards as each of their crew members were beaten easily. Mihawk was so fast that Caribou's brother was sent flying back on their ship. Caribou's eyes almost popped out of it's socket in shock.
"I heard you're trying to take my head." Perona said.
"No that was just a joke, a little dark humor is all." Caribou was crying between his words. Before he could blink, Mihawk's fist met his face distorting the mud logia's face. He was sent flying back to his ship.
"Stay back." Mihawk exclaimed, but to put cherry on top, The Kraken used it's tentacles to swipe the enemy ship back to the surface of the ocean.
But before either of them could respond a flag of the Strawhat was infront of them. Onboard was Jinbei.
"Hello Mihawk!" The fishman yelled.
"I will be your guide across the fishman island!" Said Jinbei.
"Briskly Captain, we got an audience with Neptune the King of fishmen." Said Jinbei who was well respected in fishman island for his work to protect them.
"Alright let's go!"
The route to the royal palace was cleared off by Jinbei they had no trouble but Perona did feel many hateful eyes watching the ship in the fishman district but she chose to ignore it. A problem for later most likely.
Then another strong forced past by several hundred yards behind them. She could feel a hateful force that was built on shear obsession. Another problem for later once more.
The crew docked at one of the port before wearing a portable bumble on their heads so that could enter the Ryugu Palace, the palace of King Neptune.
"Welcome Mihawk Pirates! Especially Dracule Mihawk." Exclaimed a very welcoming Fukaboshi along with his brothers Ryuboshi and Manboshi. "I hear from my sister's pet Megalo, that you rescued it from the Kraken. For that I am forever grateful. Now please follow us my father is expecting you." He gave Jinbei a courteous nod and Jinbei saluted the prince which he also gave them a friendly nod of acknowledgment. Perona followed behind Mihawk, she was amazed at the giant castle. Before anyone knew it, they were all in the throne room inside the castle. King Neptune greeted the group with a smile.
"Welcome Mihawk Pirates, and Welcome Dracule Mihawk!" Neptune looked directly at the Mihawk who returned his warm welcome. He sounded like a broken record since his son said the same thing, although Mihawk didn't mind it.
"Glad to be here." Mihawk scratched the back of his head as the group laughed at his courteous demeanor.
"That's okay Mihawk, you are as humble as from what I hear from Jinbei. He was a avid advocate of your likeness and power."
"Thank You." Mihawk said to the Strawhat Helmsman along with the compliment from King Neptune.
"Now off to business. I have waved Strawhat flag for the past two years on word alone from these three. I trust there words but now that you're here, can you help me protect my island, help me protect my people." King Neptune was business now, reverting to his role as the protector of his land.
"Sire! Trouble in Fishman district led by Hody Jones! The New Fishman Pirates are causing havoc in Fishman District! They are killing anyone who doesn't join their mission!" Then the other guard also yelled his own troubles.
"Sire! Vander Decken IX has upped his efforts in getting to Princess Shirahoshi's tower! He seems to be getting closer and closer!" King Neptune rubbed his beard while Mihawk provided the solution.
"I feel that you are capable of dealing with these problem on your own, but allow me and my crew to handle this." Mihawk offered his hands to show his dedication.
"I suppose with my bad back and old age it would be troublesome to deal with this issue. Go ahead, you are at the helm of protecting my family and my land." Neptune took a seat on his throne. "If you need anything my army is at your disposal."
"No need King Neptune, we will deal with the issue today." Mihawk led the way put of the throne room, smiling to himself at the chance to prove himself. "Leave it to us." Was the last thing Mihawk said before his party left the room.
Mihawk turned to Perona. "Take 5 people with you, I'll deal with Vander Decken IX make sure Princess Shirahoshi is okay." Perona nodded.
Princess' Tower Ryugu Palace
The team made there way to the tower where they saw a terrible sight of a giant stone tower covered in dangerous weapon, and on occasion some canon balls making its effort through the thick stone wall.
"Alright guys protect this tower, I will meet with the Princess to ensure her safety." Said Mihawk. Everyone else nodded in agreement. Mihawk made his way inside leaving Jinbei and Perona.
"So what strange event is this?" Perona asked wondering how it was possible that weapons were flying at the tower.
"Well there's this man named Vander Decken IX and his shear obsession with Princess Shirahoshi has made him insane. His ability is strange allowing him to touch one thing with either hand, marking it as a target. He could send any projectile at that target by simply using that same hand. His target could be anywhere and he would simply have to throw with whichever hand he used to mark that person and they would always find it's way to their target. Although solid object would stop the projectile, just like this wall." Jinbei explained to the group as several things continued to fly at the tower. Although they started to hear screams of people then a loud thud against the wall. Vander Decken has resorted to throwing people at the tower.
"What the hell is wrong with this guy?" Exclaimed Peroma as people continued to fly on the tower walls. She was disgusted at the man's behavior. As quickly as they hit the walls, the fallen pirates were up immediately screaming from the top of their lungs. Then, like enraged zombies they began to try and climb the tall stone tower.
"Everyone, protect the tower at all cost!" Perona, gave out the orders to which everyone happily complied.
Jinbei sent out a water bullet at several enraged pirates, though it seems as if there was no end to the incoming enemies. Arlong used his quickness underwater to slice at the enemy pirates who were climbing on the wall, he still used his giant saw blade but he was much better at it. Jinbei was accurate enough that he wasn't hitting the twelfth commander.
Perona ecided to climb up to the lone window of the tower, standing on it. She drew both her blade and waited for any stranglers who wish to enter the tower.
In the distance she could sea a ghostly looking ship named the Flying Dutchman, and all of a sudden the rate of the enraged pirates and weapons hitting the tower multiplied exponentially.
"Oi Captain, seems like that Vander Decken guy is making his move. He's coming here!" Perona yelled down on the lone tower window, screaming at her Captain who was checking up on Princess Shirahoshi.
"I'll be out in a minute!" Yelled back Mihawk who was now face to face with the giant mermaid. "Hello! I'm Dracule Mihawk!"
"Hi. I'm Shirahoshi, Megalo told me about how you rescued him, thank you for that!" She replied with a smile although it quickly disappeared as she heard loud noises outside. Tears began to build up from the corner of her eye which Mihawk caught immediately.
"Hey hey don't worry we'll take care of it. Tell you what, if you don't cry I will give you anything you want." The Captain said with his giant grin. He just wanted to make sure the Princess was taken care off.
"Okay... are you sure?"
"Yeah I'm serious!"
"I want to go to the Sea Forrest. I have been locked in this tower for ten years and would like to see it."
"Alright I'll get you there, but just promise me one thing, stay in here until I've dealt with your crazy stalker." To that Shirahoshi nodded in agreement, excited to finally see the day where she would be able to see the outside world without the constant threat of Vander Decken.
Mihawk made his way outside walking past Jinbei who was guarding the entrance way. Then he stopped in front of the tower awaiting the arrival of Vander Decken IX.
The Flying Dutchman stopped several yards from the tower and Vander Decken made his was down.
"Well what do we have here? Are you one of Shirahoshi-chan's admires! Well get lost since I'm the only one who can have her!"
Everyone was still handling the enraged pirates who continued their attempt to climb or enter the tower but the Mihawk Pirates and Jinbei were stopping them.
"Get lost." Replied Mihawk who now stood face to face with the crazy fishman.
"That's strange, Hody Jones told me that these pirates would be ten time stronger with their energy steroids, but they are getting beaten easily by you people." Vander removed his gloves attempting to touch Mihawk. "I guess I should congratulate you." Before his hands could land on Mihawk's shoulder, he used a rock from the floor as a shield so that Vander Decken would mark it. Then using his pocket knife, he was able to remove Vander's other glove hand and press it against the same rock on the ocean floor.
Vander's eyes widened in anger as in doing so, Mihawk has removed the mark from Princess Shirahoshi.
"What have you done..." Mihawk's sword made contact with Vander Decken's face, sending him far away from Ryugu Kingdom. The rest of his crew scattered back on the Flying Dutchman, floating away from the scene and trying to locate their captain.
"That's one problem we're done dealing with." Mihawk sighed and looked at the people behind him, they were all finishing up the remaining drugged pirates. "Good job crew, I got a mission for you Perona. The Princess would like to visit the Sea Forrest, I wish for you to escort her there."
"Sure thing Captain, I'll meet you guys back in the palace after you take care of the Fishman District." Perona went inside the tower where she was met with a happy Princess who was glad that she was now able to go out of her dreaded tower.
"Alright everyone, Hopefully Jinbei dealt with the trouble in Fishman District, let's go."
Sea Forrest
"Well this is my it Princess Shirahoshi." Perona escorted the Princess to the Sea Forrest where her mother's tomb was.
The Princess sat in front of the tomb in solitude, tears free flowing from her eyes. Peroma could only watch as the grief of a young girl reminded her of herself when she was younger.
"Oh, hello Ghost Princess, did not expect to see anyone here." The Straw hat Nico Robin came out from one of the paths through the forrest and greeted Perona, although Shirahoshi still remained fixated at her mother's grave.
"Nico Robin, im under Mihawk's protection!." Perona said.
"Relax i know all about you and Mihawk."
"So what are you doing in Fishman Island?" Perona asked but she had no alternate intention with her question, just curiosity.
"In one of my missions, finding leads to possible poneglyphs. Some of the leads were false, but some were true like the one in Sky Island and now here in Fishman Island."
"Wow that's amazing!"
"Alright I'm good now." Princess Shirahoshi wiped the tears from her eyes and turned around to see two people behind her. "Oh I'm sorry if you saw all that." She said apologetically as she was really crying her eyes out.
"No no I was the one intruding." Replied Robin.
"Well let's go back to the palace, you wanna come Robin?"
"Sure I have nothing else planned for today." Perona and Robin rode on the back of Megalo while Princess Shirahoshi gladly swam beside them as her newfound freedom made her smile.
Meanwhile in the Fishman District
The New Fishman Pirate, led by Hody Jones, made their way to Ryugu Palace, where they were met with little resistance as many of the palace guards turned on King Neptune and joined Hody's cause.
The three prince and the king where chained together along with all those who were royal to him.
"Hody, you don't have to do this." King Neptune tried to reason with the man but he was in too deep on his mission.
"No Neptune, I have to do this. To start, I will execute you on Gyoncorde Plaza!" Hody led the way as he dragged the helpless King to his untimely death. The Fishman's put the King on a stake. "Come one come all Fishman citizen for I, Hody Jones have claimed the throne and will demonstrate my rule as the King by burning the remnant of the past." The rest of the people loyal to the king were also put up on a stake.
People began to filter in as they were forced to watched in fear of their king getting burnt to death.
"You will not succeed Hody." King Neptune yelled at the rebel. He was beginning to doubt Mihawk but he was going to remain strong for his people.
"Ha! You've entrusted our lands to a human! Shame on you Neptune!" Hody raised the torch which burned bright. "Death to the old! In the new!" Hody began to drop the torch that would effectively burn the royal family alive.
Suddenly a water bullet blew past everyone and hit the fire directly, effectively killing the flame.
"I'm not letting you do that." Mihawk led the way, walking to the plaza, around him were his crew and allies. Perona floated above everyone her hallows circling around her.
Then their were the allies. The returning Arlong and Jinbei each had their hand extended as they were the ones who launched the bullet to effectively knocked out the flames. Princess Shirahoshi was beside Robin to ensure her safety.
"What's this? Jinbei I already knew you were lost cost...but Arlong, you were my hero, I looked up to you." Everyone could see the disappointment in Hody's eyes.
"Well shit kid, tough luck. My previous ideals were wrong and therefore I was changed thanks to Strawhat Luffy, the future king of pirates." Arlong replied. Mihawk continued his slow step forward.
The crew was immediately surrounded by 100,000 fishman in which Mihawk only had to activate his conquers haki to defeat 50,000 easily.
Hody Jones shook in anger as half of his army was gone and decided to attack Mihawk directly. But when he got close, Mihawk gave him a smirk which cause fear to run through the fishman's body. "No!" Was all he could say before meeting Mihawk's sword directly on his abdomen.
Dosun, Zeo, Ikaros Much, and Daruma all tried to attack Mihawk at once but were stopped by the allies. Causing Ikaros to flee.
"Coward!" Hody Jones threw a water bullet at Ikaros Much hitting him on his legs. "Any deserter will die by my hand!" Hody tried to continue his chase for Ikaros Much only to be stopped by Mihawk. The swordsman stood with sword in front of hi .
"Worlds strongest slash!" His sword connected with Hody's face. Despite the twenty energy steroid the fishman consumed, he still felt the massive pain that he received from Mihawk's strike. "Perona! Jinbei! Release the royal family!"
"On it!" Exclaimed the duo as they began to release King Neptune and those who were loyal to him.
"Listen here you bastard!" Mihawk did not let Hody to catch his breathe as he dashed beside him. He kicked Hody in the chest before catching him and slamming him on the ground, face first. Then Mihawk kicked him upwards before unleashing another strong slash . He would not let up on the rebellious fishman until he knew that he was out cold. Mihawk settled at the center of the plaza where the fishman citizens were shocked at what transpired. The royal family were free while the remaining new fishman pirates turned tail just like Ikaros Much.
The crowd cheered their savior and protector..
"Well you won my people over Dracule Mihawk, seems like you will stay true to your word." King Neptune said as he swam beside the Mihawk. "I am forever grateful for saving my daughter, my sons, and my kingdom."
"It is my duty." Mihawk said then turned to Robin who was approaching him as well.
"Congratulation Mihawk but do you have a minute." Robin asked. Mihawk looked around at Perona who was trading stories of her battles.
"Sure what is it Nico Robin?."
" I wanted to tell you was this interesting poneglyph I read in the Sea Forrest. The Fishman's were promised by Joy Boy that they were going to be brought to the surface through a ship known as Noah. It was a letter of apology to King Neptune for not keeping his end of the bargain."
"Maybe you should be telling Luffy." Claimed Mihawk as he felt the suffering of the fishman's, they have been oppressed all of their life and it was time for some change.
It could be possible! Anything is possible! Hehe