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Carefully you don't fall said Nephele.
I don't get it what's Jamon? It sounds dumb to me said Lucy.
Are you stupid or just plain crazy? You got invited to the Royal Palace. Don't be a punk said Pappagu.
You have no idea how much my son loves that shark said Nephele.
It's his favorite pet said Nephele.
Megalo's not coming back, he said. Tears were in his eyes. I had no idea Megalo had been attacked by the Kraken. You have my gratitude for rescuing him from danger said Nephele.
I can't really take credit but whatever it all worked out said Lucy.
Are you sure this is ok? Asks Camie.
I mean, someone like me going to Ryugu Palace? Said Camie.
He said we could bring our friends, and you definitely make the cut said Usopp.
This is a rare opportunity just to enjoy it said Nami.
By the way, I sent my daughters to fetch you but they took too long, and I grew impatient. II hope they have returned in the meantime. We are holding a banquet you see and I simply can't stand to wait on any more guests said Nephele.
I think we're going to get along great said Lucy.
Gross! Stop drooling said Nami.
Speaking of guests, I already invited one of your crewmates. He's at the palace now said Nephele.
I must say he was a bit lacking manners though, He started drinking for the banquet and wouldn't listen to reason when I advised him to wait for the other guests to arrive said Nephele.
I seem to have forgotten his name said Nephele.
That's gotta be Zoro thought Usopp.
That's Zoro thought Nami.
Zori said Nephele.
It's Zoro, okay? Snaps Nami and Usopp.
Don't worry surely as they found him, My soldiers will find the rest of your crew and bring them to the palace said Nephele.
Hey got any idea where everyone else went Nami? Asks Lucy.
Oh uh said Nami.
She tells them that Franky went to find the family of his old shipwright master and Robin is searching for something historical.
So we split up again. But it wasn't a big deal said Nami.
No trouble on your end right? Asks Nami.
Uh well, maybe an itty bitty bit said Usopp.
Hey, Fish Queen. I have a question said Nami.
If we're 10,000 meters below sea level, why is it so bright and sunny everywhere we go? Asks Nami.
That's likely what our ancestors thought when they first arrived here. This is the only place in the deep sea that light reaches. It is a glorious glowing beacon for all of Fishman Kind. It has been far as long as anyone can remember said Nephele.
We owe it all to the giant sun tree Eve. Whose mighty roots stretch to these depths, carrying shimmering sunlight along with them said Nephele.
Sun Tree? So are its roots bioluminasitant? Or does it just transfer sunlight from the surface? Asks Nami,
The latter, it seems, though scientists have puzzled over the specifics for ages. The restoration of its roots also supplies oxygen from the surface to our Island. Regardless, we owe our entire civilization to this single mystic tree said Nephele.
So it's like a big brother, or in this case, big sister of the Mangroves in Sabaody said Usopp.
Hey, wrinkly fish lady, I'm getting hungry said Lucy.
Will be there soon said Nephele.
It's huge said, Lucy.
That's the entrance said Nephele.
Get ready said Nephele.
Nephele presses a button that seems to be a doorbell.
Yeah? Said a voice.
It's Nephele said Nephele.
Oh hello, your Highness the voice.
Here you'll want one of these said Nephele.
Yeah? What is it? Asks Lucy.
It's a Bubbly Coral, It lets you make a little bubble whenever you want to said Camie.
Land dwellers don't visit often. So much of the palace is submerged in water said Nephele.
We don't want anyone drowning said Nephele.
Nami and Lucy press their corals and two bubbles merge to become one giant one that surrounds the Straw Hats, Camie, and Pappagu.
Can we take these as souvenirs? Asks Usopp.
Now forward said Nephele.
It's fast said Lucy.
This is fun, but I can't wait to see the palace said Nami.
I'm getting kind of nervous said Camie.
Yeah, I know it could be life-changing for me too said Pappagu,
Interesting. A starfish can sweat said Brook.
We're here said Nephele.
Whoa those dragons are sweet said Lucy.
Pappagu's house is shadowed in comparison said Brook.
Hey watch your mouth said Pappagu.
Buy one of these Lucy said Nami.
Now this is gonna be fun said Lucy.
Make yourselves at home. You are my honored guests said Nephele.
Two Mermen scolded the queen.
It won't happen again said Nephele.
The Seahorse Merman continues to scold the queen.
Can we just have a banquet already? Asks Lucy.
Lucy smells food and follows it.
If you would stop scolding me, you would notice I brought back some very important people said, Nephele.
They're the pirates who saved Megalo from the Kraken said Nephele
Let's welcome them properly so I can maintain my dignity said Nephele
Where is Shiroboshi? The prince should be here for this said Nephele
Actually, your Highness, we had another incident said the seahorse merman.
The Seahorse Merman explained that an axe came flying at the door.
And he found out? Don't give him another thing to worry about. He's a very delicate boy. You know that said Nephele,
Don't you give me that said the Seahorse Merman.
If you don't want your son to worry, how about you stay here in the palace safe, instead of running off unguarded! We thought you might be dead! Said the Seahorse Merman.
It won't happen again, I promise said Nephele.
It's a bit unfortunate you brought the guest just now, ma'am. But there was a development while you were out. And a rather troubling one at that said the Seahorse Merman.
Princess Fukahoshi called us about Something better relayed in private. Oh my goodness this is quite awkward said the catfish merman.
I trust our guests out with it already said Nephele.
That's the thing ma'am said the catfish merman.
So are we eating or…? Said Brook.
Hold on. Where did Lucy go? Asks Nami.
She was here just a second ago said Usopp.
She couldn't stand still for five minutes of her life depended on it said Usopp.
This is the Royal Palace you just don't wander around here on your own said Pappagu.
I'm not here to watch some wrinkly fish lady get chewed out said i'm here to eat said Lucy.
And I smell food this way said Lucy.
Getting closer said, Lucy.
There's no water in here that's weird said Lucy.
Lucy then sees a fishman bring two food carts out of a room.
Can't smell anything now. The food must be through the giant doors said Lucy,
Whoa, this place looks pretty fancy, this must be the banquet hall said, Lucy.
I just hope Zoro hasn't eaten all the good stuff said Lucy.
But man kind of intimidating isn't it? Said Lucy.
The doors are overkill said Lucy.
I feel like I'm back in Impel Down said Lucy.
They really don't want people getting their food huh? Said Lucy.
That must mean whatever they got in there is super good said Lucy.
With a little effort, Lucy manages to open the door.
It's dark why is it dark? Said Lucy.
Well, who cares the food smells great said Lucy.
Maybe it's gonna be a surprise party said Lucy.
Either way, I think I've waited long enough said Lucy.
A little snack won't hurt said Lucy.
Lucy uses her arms to stretch forward and then lands on something.
Is this table? But why is it squishy? Asks Lucy.
If some kind of coral, but why did a banquet hall? Asks Lucy.
It's squishy again said Lucy.
Weird said Lucy.
If someone's here, you could you turn on the lights? Asks Lucy.
I'm really confused. This sure is fun said Lucy.
Who's there? Said a voice.
The lights go on.
What a horrid thing to do said the voice.
Bouncing on a poor, helpless boy such as myself said the boy.
Who are you, ma'am? And what are you doing here? Asks the boy.
Please don't hurt me said the boy.
Well, that's one big dude said, Lucy.
I mean big fish dude said Lucy.
Have you come to kill me too? Because I'll have you know, not afraid. No, not of you, not of any one else either said the boy.
I am the son of Queen Nephele. I'm not afraid of anything said the boy.
Nothing at all said the boy.
The boy starts to cry
Someone help me! Mother, please said the boy.
Hey wait, I didn't come here to kill you okay said Lucy.
Shut up said Lucy.
Will you calm down said, Lucy.
I'm just a hungry pirate looking for something to eat said Lucy.
Geez, listen to me said Lucy.
Hey! Said Lucy.
He's so loud said Lucy.
My ears said, Lucy.
Somebody help me please said the boy.
There's a human in my chambers said the boy.
A bloodthirsty human here to kill i'm certain said the boy.
No! Hey, quit making stuff up. I just wanted that food said Lucy.
I didn't even know you were in here alright? Said Lucy.
Suddenly, an axe appears heading for the boy.
Lucy jumps up and stops the ax from hitting him. Lucy then changes the ax's course and it hits a wall.
What the heck was that? Who's throwing axes? Asks Lucy.
What's all that noise? Asks Lucy.
Sorry said the boy.
The boy grabs Lucy.
Is everything all right prince? Asks the seahorse merman.
Are you injured somehow? Asks the seahorse merman.
I'm fine said the boy.
They were crying even louder than usual said the seahorse merman.
It gave us quite the fright said the seahorse merman.
Hey, put me down! Snaps Lucy.
Hold on the door was already open said a guard.
Did you see any intruders here Prince? Asks the seahorse merman.
Perhaps a strong current opened it said the boy.
I woke up crying from a bad dream. That's all said the boy.
I need air said Lucy.
I swear I just heard someone said the seahorse merman.
That was my stomach said the boy.
Oh, are you certain? Asks the seahorse merman.
They hear a noise behind them.
Who goes there? Said the seahorse merman.
Megalo! You've returned said the boy.
Well, that reminds me, I have some dire infested gate of information that I must relay to you immediately said the seahorse merman.
It's regarding the pirate who saved Megalo. The one known as Straw Hat Lucy. Some mermaid girls were kidnapped, and she's our prime suspect. Also based on a troubling prediction from Madame Sharley, The Straw Hat crew is considered a potential risk to the entire kingdom. So we locked them in the palace prison just to be safe said the seahorse merman.
We already have their swordsmen in custody. He finally drank himself into a state of compliance. Three other members of the crew have just arrived. And I imagine they're in custody as well by now said the seahorse merman.
But their captain well, she might be more perceptive than she appears. And picked up on our intentions. So she seems to have fled said the seahorse merman.
She is almost certainly hiding somewhere in the palace so please be careful. We'll catch the rest of them on the island in no time. I can promise you that. We got the Fed this country and your home at any cost said the sea horse merman.
Are you sure you're down paranoid? Said the boy.
I'm sure i… said the seahorse merman.
It was just your imagination said the boy.
Well, what I wanted to say, I feel awful we have to arrest the people who saved Megalo. I know how much he means to you said the seahorse merman.
Prince, you're acting a bit strange. Are you hiding something? Said the seahorse merman.
Minister. We must leave said a guard.
Oh, 5 minutes already? Well, we'll be going now said the seahorse merman.
The Minister and guards leave locking the Prince and Lucy in.
You saved me. Thank you so much. I'm sorry I should have given you a chance earlier said the prince.
I hope you'll forgive me. If I don't need to know who you were. That you were the one who saved Megalo said the prince.
But no we're not very familiar, but may I call you Lucy? Asks the prince.
Yeah, sure said Lucy.
So Lucy, they said, You're a pirate, right? Asks the prince.
Does that mean you're a bad person? Asks the prince.
I don't know I think I'll let you make that call said Lucy.
Ok said the prince.
Ohh, I don't know if you just heard, but our soldiers are taking your friends into custody said the prince.
Eh, that's no big deal said Lucy.
Trust me there's no way your guys can keep them locked up for long said Lucy.
Really? Said the prince.
Yeah, don't worry about it said Lucy.
So what's with the ax? Let me hear it said, Lucy.
You know who threw the thing? Are they trying to hit you? Asks Lucy.
I know who threw it. And yes, she was said the prince.
Her name is Vandera Decken. She's a pirate. She wanted to marry me and I refused. So she wants to kill me now. And she will there's no escape. You see, she ate the Mark Mark Fruit. And she used that power to mark me. All she had to do is throw a weapon, and it'll find me. Anywhere, anytime said the prince.
That's why I never leave here. My only real chance at living is to be walked away in the hardshell tower said the prince.
I'm so hungry said Lucy.
Ohh yummy! I can eat all this? Said Lucy.
Go ahead said the prince.
So this lady wants to marry you, but she's trying to kill you? Doesnt make much sense huh? Said Lucy.
Cause it's usually one or the other. Yes, I've been in here 10 years said the prince.
10 whole years? Man you must be bored said Lucy.
Indeed. And my mother made a well-meaning but misguided rule So now no one can visit for no more than 5 minutes, which is why Megalo is my only real friend. Without him… Well, I wouldn't have anyone to talk to said the prince.
Yeah, they were gonna throw a big banquet to thank us for saving him. But I guess it canceled now said Lucy.
How awful. Why do that? Asks the prince.
They don't have to throw you all in prison said the prince,
But from what I've heard about Madame Sharley, all of her premonition had been astonishingly accurate said the prince.
I suppose that explains the nature of their caution but still said the prince.
Or maybe they were just worried you would assume the entire kingdom's food supply. You sure do eat a lot, despite how small you are said the prince.
That's the old lady's fault. She made a big fuss about the banquet and then she kept getting yelled at. I finally couldn't wait any longer. So I followed the smell here said Lucy.
By the way, did they call you Prince? Asks Lucy.
Yes said the prince.
So you're the Merman Prince? Asks Lucy.
Yes said the prince.
It does come with being Queen Nephele's son. My name is Shiroboshi said Shiroboshi.
Shiro what? Asks Lucy.
Shiroboshi said Shiroboshi.
That's too tough to say said Lucy.
You know, I could be wrong but you haven't struck me as a bad person, so far said Shiroboshi,
Are you an adventurer? Is that why you decided to become a pirate? Asks -huh said Lucy.
How wonderful. Then you must have seen the sun many times in your adventures. Oh yeah, what do the stars in the night sky look like? Oh, I bet you must have seen all sorts of animals and flowers too huh? Now what else? Said Shiroboshi.
Oh, have you ever been to the green place? I think people perhaps call it a forest said Shiroboshi.
Hey, relax. You asked too many questions said Lucy.
Give me a sec said Lucy.
Ok said Shiroboshi.
It's cute how full your cheeks are said Shiroboshi.
He pokes her in the cheek.
Stop it! What the heck is wrong with you? Snaps Lucy.
Please don't. Please don't yell at me. I just can't handle it said Shiroboshi.
Whoa, calm down! This is nothing to cry over said Lucy.
Stop said, Lucy.
No one has ever yelled at me before and I don't like it said Shiroboshi.
It's horrible said Shiroboshi.
How can someone so big be such a coward and a crybaby? Asks Lucy.
You know, I don't think I like you said Lucy.
How could you say that? No one had ever said that awful thing to me. You're such a terrible girl said Shiroboshi.
Please just go. I want you to leave. I can't take it said Shiroboshi.
Ah! I am full said Lucy.
Thanks for the grub said, Lucy.
But for as long as you've been stuck in here, no wonder you're afraid of everything said Lucy.
Please Lucy just get out of here said Shiroboshi.
Isn't there someplace that you want to go? Asks Lucy.
Well, of course, there is. There are lots of places I'd love to see. Why? Said Shiroboshi.
Thought you'd say that. So let's get out of here said Lucy.
Let's go take a stroll said Lucy.
No, I'm not supposed to. I can't do that said Shiroboshi.
Why not? Let's just do it said Lucy.
We'll be okay said Lucy.
That Lady throws something at you fine. I'll take it down just like the last time said Lucy.
So are you gonna get ready or not? Asks Lucy.
We're wasting time said Lucy.
Let's go said Lucy.
Wait! Uh, you want us to leave right now? But, I mean, this is happening so fast. I need to think said Shiroboshi.
What's there to think about? Asks Lucy.
Well, I've never done anything like this. So I'm nervous said Shiroboshi.
I haven't been outside in so long. Can you get me a moment to decide? Said Shiroboshi.
I'm just talking going for a walk. It's no big deal said Lucy.
Sure you can have a minute. But only a minute or then I won't like you said Lucy.
This upsets the prince, and he starts crying again.
Fine. Take all the time you want said Lucy.
Time skip
Come on, aren't you ready yet? Asks Lucy.
Let's get going said Lucy.
I'm sorry I can't though I want to said Shiroboshi.
But why not? Asks Lucy.
You said there was somewhere you wanted to see, didn't you? Asks Lucy.
I did but if I leave my room it will cause a lot of problems said Shiroboshi.
And not just for me but for everyone in the palace too said Shiroboshi,
Look i'm not telling you how to live your life but I'd be going crazy if I was stuck in one room for 10 years said Lucy.
I'll make sure you're safe. It's my thanks for all that food said Lucy.
So where do you want to go? Asks Lucy.
The Sea Forest said Shiroboshi.
Sorry. I suppose it's a foolish dream. I could never forgive myself for doing something so selfish. Just forget about it said Shiroboshi.
We're just standing here talking! What are you apologizing for? Said Lucy.
Because I can't stop crying. Just saying that took all of my courage said Shiroboshi.
Please don't get angry and start yelling at me again. It's really frightening when you do that said Shiroboshi.
This is such a pain in the butt said Lucy.
Then they hear something.
What the hell? What's all that noise? Asks Lucy.
She's not throwing axes again, is she? Asks Lucy.
This lady's got real issues said Lucy.
Time skip
I'm sorry to burden you, but it truly is my dream to go to the sea forest. In these 10 years, I couldn't. Whenever I talk about making the trip everyone goes out of their way to tell me how dangerous it would be to leave. So I've never pushed the issue because i'm too afraid said Shiroboshi.
Tell me the truth. Are you really willing to take me to the Sea Forest Despite the trouble you'll face? Asks Shiroboshi.
Yes said Lucy.
And you promise to protect me no matter what happens right? Asks Shiroboshi.
Of course, I will. You can count on me said Lucy.
The prince starts to cry again.
Whoa, hold on. I won't do it if you keep crying said Lucy.
And if I'm being honest here, you'll be the one taking me since I can't swim and all said Lucy.
Not cry? But that'll be hard since i'm so happy said Shiroboshi.
Is there anything that doesn't make you cry? Asks Lucy.
Well, anyway, we gotta leave this place. Everyone's gonna recognize you, aren't they? Said Lucy.
Yes, that'll be a problem said Shiroboshi.
No, it won't, because I've got the perfect idea to get you out of here said Lucy.
Time skip
Hey sounds like it finally stopped said Lucy.
You ready scaredy cat?asks Lucy.
Um, sure said Shiroboshi.
We're counting on you Megalo said Shiroboshi.
Megalo rams through the doors.
Brook and the seahorse merman witness this.
Let's go breakthrough said Lucy.
Megalo? Said the seahorse merman.
And Lucy is with him said Brook.
We're off to the Sea Forest said Lucy.
Hold on, Lucy! Where are you going? Said Brook.
Stop! Megalo come back here now! Said the seahorse merman.
Stay in the palace said the seahorse merman.
We're on an adventure said Lucy.
What has gotten into Megalo? I can't believe it. He even left the doors open. What if something were to happen to… Oh no! Hey, skeleton hurry up and check on the Prince! Said the seahorse merman.
All right, stop riding my bones about it said Brook.
He's gone! Prince Shiroboshi never leaves his room! Said the seahorse merman.
Oh no and why are you keeping him up locked up here in the first place? Said Brook.
To keep him safe. Enemies are trying to get to him. Queen Nephele I'm sorry I failed you, who knows how far away the kidnappers are? Said the seahorse merman.
Kidnappers? Said Brook.
Prince Shiroboshi! Said the seahorse merman.
Forgive me said the seahorse merman.
Are you positive he was kidnapped? Asks Brook.
Brook deflects a sword.
How rude of you said, Brook.
The humans demand they them where the switch is to open the gate between the palace and Fishman Island.
Switch? Said Brook.
Skeleton you have to get back to Queen Nephele as fast as possible said the seahorse merman.
Tell her the prince is gone and that we're under attack said the seahorse merman.
We didn't want any of this to happen but it's the only way. They told us if we want to survive, we have to follow their orders said a pirate.
Please just tell us okay said another.
Whose orders? Asks Brook.
It doesn't matter. Tell us, or we're all gonna die! The second pirate.
The Pirates attacked the two.
Time skip
Queen Nephele said the seahorse merman.
The prince has been kidnapped! I don't know how but they must have broken into the room said the seahorse merman.
Also, pirates are crashing into the tower! It's bizarre! In any case, they'll be here any minute. Get ready said Brook.
Kidnapped? Somebody's taken away my Shiroboshi? Who was it? I'll kill them said Nephele.
Usopp screams.
Wait, there's a pirate raid going on? And they don't mean us? Said Zoro.
This is the worst time! All I want is to get out of here! And now there's some kind of Pirate Party? We're screwed said Usopp.
Fine! Just ignore me jerk! Said Usopp.
I'll cut them said Zoro.
Violence is the last thing we need right now! Snaps Usopp.
The other Pirates arrive.
Oh no! They're here said Brook.
Scene change
You can come out of the shark now, you know said Lucy.
Oh, that's okay. I think I'd rather stay inside for now said Shiroboshi.
Must be nice after being cooped up for 10 years said Lucy.
Yes, my heart is racing. They're probably worried sick about me said Shiroboshi.
We've been out for 5 minutes. Have a little fun, will you? Said Lucy.
Now I know how it feels said Shiroboshi.
This is a real adventure huh? Said Shiroboshi.
It sure is. If your heart is racing, then it counts as an adventure said Lucy.
You mentioned a thing called the sea forest right? So what is that? Is it a pretty cool place? Asks Lucy.
It's a graveyard. Or rather, there's one grave that I'd never got to visit because I was locked away. 10 years, I've wanted to go. And now my only dream can finally come true said Shiroboshi.
Time skip
Look at that cloud it's so cute said Shiroboshi.
I've only read about them in books of course. But doesn't it look just like a raccoon? Said Shiroboshi.
Oh yeah! That's funny! It's totally Chopper said Lucy.
Who's Chopper? Asks Shiroboshi.
A friend. Part of my crew. He's a doctor said Lucy.
I'm confused said Shiroboshi.
Are those giant flying fish? Asks Lucy.
Darn it. It's too far away to tell said Lucy.
Is something wrong? Asks Shiroboshi.
I can't see from in here said Shiroboshi.
Time skip
I'm still thinking about those huge fish said Lucy.
Lucy said Shiroboshi.
How did you get so strong? Asks Shiroboshi.
You weren't born that way, were you? Asks Shiroboshi.
No, but I've been training since I was real little. I have to because there's always somebody stronger said Lucy.
Wow! Someone's stronger than you that can't be said Shiroboshi.
What's wrong shark? Don't tell me you're sick said Lucy.
Megalo? Said Shiroboshi.
You're acting weird. Did you even take a break? Said Lucy.
Oh man, that was a close one. You gotta be more careful shark said Lucy.
Time skip
Oh, that one is an octopus. And that looks like a blowfish said Shiroboshi.
And look, there's a Kiwi fish over there said Shiroboshi.
That's lame. Do all clouds look like fish to you? Said Lucy.
That's a riceball! And that looks like a giant donut! A chunk of meat said Lucy.
Well, that looks like food to you Lucy said Shiroboshi.
I guess so said Lucy.
Hold on. What's the matter with you now? Said Lucy.
My poor mother. She surely found me missing. She must be worried sick by now said Shiroboshi.
Geez, is there anything that can make you cry? Asks Lucy.
Lucy stretches herself to try to cheer the prince up.
You goof said Shirboshi.
Hey, I'm not trying to make you laugh. Swallow him back up shark said Lucy.
Time skip
Hey, Sanji get your nose under control? Asks Lucy.
Lucy! Said Chopper.
Is that a blowfish? Asks Chopper.
Who is that human gentleman? And is that..? Raccoon said Shiroboshi.
He looks just like the picture I saw said Shiroboshi.
You know them, Lucy? Are you friends? Asks Shiroboshi.
Yeah, those guys are my crew members said, Lucy.
I can't let all the people down there see me! Hey shut your mouth hurry said Shiroboshi.
I'm gonna got take this down on the ground said Lucy.
Lucy jumps down to the ground and runs over to her friends.
Hey Hachi what happened? Asks Lucy.
Did some jerk do this to you? Asks Lucy.
Tell me who it was said Lucy.
We tried but he won't say for some reason said Chopper.
We have to get off the island said Hachi.
Chopper sighs.
That's the only thing he'll say said Chopper.
Megalo spits Shiroboshi out.
Prince Shiroboshi?! Said the crowd.
He's huge said Chopper.
Hey, what's up? Is something going on behind me? Asks Sanji.
Yeah the Merman Prince is here said Chopper.
The Prince? Said Sanji.
Aw, geez said, Lucy.
The citizens of Fishman Island think that Lucy has kidnapped Shiroboshi and tied her up.
Vandera Decken arrives.
I found you Prince said Vandera Decken.
Come here honey said Vandera Decken.
Oh no! Please not now said Shiroboshi.
It's time for an answer Shiroboshi! Either yes or death said Vandera Decken.
If you truly wish to live, then you'll marry me said Vandera Decken.
Now let's hear it, but I do suspect it's a yes said Vandera Decken.
Say it! Say yes sais Vandera Decken.
You're just not my type said Shiroboshi.
What? Said Vandera Decken.
She then asked who is his type. He had led her on for 10 years.
If you refuse to love me then refuse to let you would exist. Drop dead my darling said Vandera Decken.
The citizens tell the prince to run, but Lucy tells him to stay put. The citizens then accused Lucy of being one of Vandera Decken's lackeys
Look, I can't protect you if you run away said Lucy.
Okay, I'll stay said Shiroboshi.
The citizens tried to stop Lucy.
I'm sorry about this guys. It's nothing personal said Lucy.
But you're in my way said Lucy.
Lucy knocked them out.
Second Gear said Lucy.
Lucy jumps off the ground and rockets towards the coral Vandera Decken is on and breaks it.
Quit sticking your nose in my business said Vandera Decken.
This is between me and him said Vandera Decken.
You're the one who kidnapped him from the tower, aren't you? Said Vandera Decken.
Lucy grabs her with her legs and twists them.
Listen jerk! I'm gonna make sure you never throw anything at anyone ever again said, Lucy.
You better hope you can back that up! Said Vandera Decken.
You let me go now! Said Vandera Decken.
Alright, now Gum-Gum Jet Hammer said Lucy,
She sends the fishwoman into the ground head first.
The citizens of Fishman Island are shocked that Lucy beat Vandera Decken.
The citizens see that the fishwoman is still alive and decide to capture her.
Shark get it together said Lucy.
Hey, you guys ok? Said Lucy.
Yeah, we're fine said Chopper.
That's great said Lucy.
Lucy hops towards Shiroboshi.
Hey hurry it up said Lucy.
Sorry. But please stop yelling it makes it hard for me to concentrate when you do said Shiroboshi.
My heart's racing said Shiroboshi.
I don't get it. These people don't like us for some reason said Lucy.
We got to hurry and get out of here said Lucy.
Shiroboshi finally unties the ropes.
Thanks a lot. Good job said, Lucy.
Let's go said Lucy.
Uh okay said Shiroboshi.
The citizens protest Shiroboshi untieing Lucy and ask why he's going with her. They then think he's been brainwashed.
Sorry for all the trouble. I'll be back home in time for dinner I promise said Shiroboshi.
The citizens are confused by this statement.
Ok shark get moving said Lucy.
Vandera Decken gets up and swats away the citizens trying to capture her. She then calls Wadatsumi.
The giant fishman appears.
Hey, I think I know that dude said, Lucy.
He's the guy who attacked the Sunny! He works for Decken said Chopper.
She then orders Wadatsumi to pound them into the ground.
You got it boss said Wadatsumi.
Second Gear said Lucy.
Now Gum-Gum… Jet Pistol said Lucy.
She strikes the giant Fishman before he can strike her knocking out one of his teeth in the process.
Okay, let's get a move on said Lucy.
To the Sea Forest said Lucy.
Time skip
Oooh! So this is the sea forest huh? said Lucy.
I see why you wanted to come here said Lucy.
Thank you. I've wanted to see this place for so long. You have no idea how much this means said Shiroboshi.
Look, it's the Sunny said Lucy.
You're right! And I see Franky too said Chopper.
Hey, what's up? Said Lucy.
I didn't know you were here said Lucy.
Cool place huh? Said Lucy.
Wow, look who it is said, Franky.
Whoa! Is that you're new boyfriend? You always did like to aim big said Franky.
Scene change
Let me introduce you. This here is crybaby said Lucy.
Doesn't look like a crybaby to me said Franky.
Tell me, brother, do you live up to your name? Asks Franky.
Maybe a little bit said Shiraboshi.
You may call me Shiroboshi if you please said Shiroboshi.
So, um, you're the only one here? Asks Lucy.
Afraid so saif Franky.
Robin stopped by earlier, but she had some Robin business to attend to. She went in that Big Forest of coral over there. Who knows when she'll be back said Franky.
Hmm said Lucy.
Lucy said Jinbe.
Huh? It's Jinbe said, Lucy.
Hey awesome said Lucy.
You're here, too said Lucy.
I'm so pleased that you made it said Jinbe.
You've grown even stronger than before. I can tell said Jinbe.
People said you couldn't come to town until I was afraid I wouldn't get to see you said, Lucy.
I thought you came here because you received my message said Jinbe.
What message? Asks Lucy.
I didn't hear anything said Lucy.
Most peculiar said Jinbe.
It's a pleasure to see you Jinbe. It's been ever so long said Shiroboshi.
Yes, what an unexpected meeting but a welcome one said Jinbe.
What do I owe… Ah! What are you doing here? Said Jinbe.
Shouldn't you be in the palace? Said Jinbe.
Do you have a sec, Franky? I need some help getting Hachi off this shark said Chopper.
You got it said, Franky.
Whoa! The octopus guy said, Franky.
Looks like you took a beating brother said Franky.
Hachi wha? Said Jinbe.
You're injured. What happened? Said Jinbe.
Scratch that what are you doing on Fishman Island? I heard Arlong was captured so I assumed you were as well said Jinbe.
Long story, maybe later said Jinbe.
Is something wrong? Asks Den.
You're so noisy said Den.
Huh? What is Prince Shiroboshi doing here? Asks Den.
Hey, who the hell is that guy? That's my ship buddy get off said Lucy.
Don't flip out, Captain, this guy is a shipwright. Tom's brother actually. His name is Den. He's doing the recoating said Franky.
Oh, why didn't you just say so? He lives in the den and he's recoating your brother for you huh? Said Lucy.
Sure, close enough, I guess said Franky.
I mean, no disrespect prince. I know why you would come here, but… said Jinbe.
Lucy charges forward, jumps into the air, and kicks something down.
Again? Said Lucy.
Haven't I kicked her ass hard enough? Said Lucy.
How many of these is she gonna throw? Get over it lady said Lucy.
What a mess. What were you thinking Lucy? The prince could have killed said Jinbe.
Come on, have a little faith. He's got me to save him said Lucy.
Yep said Shiroboshi.
He's not scared said Jinbe.
So that's the grave, he wanted to see so bad? Asks Lucy.
He's been at as an awful long time said Lucy.
That is his father's grave. A monument to King Oto said Jinbe.
Vandera Decken's relentless pursuit began right after the death of the King. Shiroboshi was denied any chance of closure. And even worse, he was unable to attend his father's funeral. He's spent every day since locked in the hard shell tower said Jinbe.
I'm sure over the years that all the things he wanted to tell his father has piled up in his heart said Jinbe.
Lucy said to Nami.
Lucy-chan said Camie.
Nami! Camie! Said Lucy.
Hey Did you guys ever have that banquet or what? Asks Lucy.
Nami swan said Sanji.
He's okay now said Chopper.
Hachin what in the world happened? Asks Camie.
Camie said Hachi.
Hodi did this? So that's what it's come to said Jinbe.
To think they were even able to infiltrate the palace. This is a dire situation indeed said Jinbe.
What about everyone else? They're not hurt, are they? Asks Lucy.
I hope not, but let's hurry back, just in case things got worse said Nami.
My mother no! Said Shiroboshi.
How could they do such a thing to her? She's such a kind and gentle woman said Shiroboshi.
I failed you, Lucy said Jinbe.
I left you a message to avoid a fight like this. I didn't want to get you dragged into our here we are, and it's even worse than I ever feared said Jinbe.
We must make haste but humor me for a moment. There was something I should have told Lucy two years ago when we first met. Though it means even more now. I owe a debt of gratitude to the people who stopped Arlong from running wild in the East Blue. He had done more than enough harm already said Jinbe.
I understand that it was you who defeated him. So I expressed a long, overdue thank you for that. And though it pains me, I must apologize as well said Jinbe.
Don't say it said Hachi.
Eleven years ago, Arlong was blocked away by the government, and even knowing what evils he was capable of, I freed him said Jinbe.
Time skip
They have my mother said Shiroboshi.
Please Prince do not worry. Hodi might have seized control of the palace but Queen Nephele will not give in so easily. Your mother is tougher than you realize said Jinbe.
You really think so? Asks Shiroboshi.
I do. Still, I will help save the queen at any cost said Jinbe.
Oh well, thank you Jinbe said Shiroboshi.
I'll be counting on you said Shiroboshi.
Now please excuse me, I have a matter to discuss with Lucy and her crew said Jinbe.
Beautiful ladies said Sanji.
Please have some tea said Sanji.
Whatever. Just leave it over there for right now said Nami.
Yeah, you bothered us enough already. We're having a serious talk said Nami.
Sanji-chan hasn't changed one bit said Camie.
Mmm good said Lucy.
I'm glad you like it Lucy said Sanji.
Alright Jinbe, let's settle this said Nami
Tell me, what did you mean? Earlier, you said you set Arlong into the East Blue said Nami.
Jinbe wait! Said Hachi.
It's fine said Jinbe.
I read the same thing said Sanji.
What? Said Nami.
Yeah, a while back said Sanji.
When Lucy and I first learned about Jinbe and the Seven Warlords. Yosaku told about the bargain Jinbe struck said Sanji.
Flashback start
He's a warlord. In exchange for becoming one of the seven Jinbe let a dangerous Fishman run wild in the East Blue said Yosaku.
Flashback end
Oh is that what he told us? Asks Lucy.
Surprise surprise. You didn't remember said Sanji.
I wonder how Yosaku is doing now? Said Lucy.
Two years ago, when I read about you associating with Jinbe in the newspaper… said Sanji.
I honestly didn't know what to think about it. I thought Jinbe that been the key figure pulling Arlong's strings, telling him what to do said Sanji.
So Jinbe, I'll give you a chance to defend what happened but choose your words wisely said Sanji.
After all, our very own navigator had her life ruined, thanks to your old buddy Arlong said Sanji.
To put it simply, whatever you did, turned her world into a living hell said Sanji.
Depending on what you have to say, I might not forgive you said Sanji.
Nami tells Jinbe about her past with Arlong.
I'm sorry. You had a truly horrific experience said Jinbe.
That's right and she has you to thank said Sanji.
I did. It was a nightmare, nothing will ever make me change the way I feel about Arlong. That said, until two years ago when we made the trip to Sabaody, I had no idea that even the strongest of fishmen are routinely persecuted by humans said Nami.
When Camie was kidnapped and we tried to save her, I couldn't believe what I saw. There was Sabaody Park right in front of me. The spitting image of Arlong Park before it was destroyed said Nami.
We wanted a place all our own. I'm not saying this to make you forgive any of us. But it's true said Hachi.
Oh, Nami. Arlong, he really hated humans. Too much said Hachi.
Yet we went too far said Hachi.
But for as long as I can remember, we yearned for the world the humans lived in. Above the sea said Hachi.
Arlong, me, all of us said Hachi.
Our jealousy drove us to hurt people like you said Hachi.
I heard my people weren't considered anything more than fish way back when. That 200 years ago, the Ryugu Kingdom became a membered country of the World Government. They established friendly relations with humans. And our king was even allowed to participate in the world summit said Hachi.
But despite that, humans still had hate in their hearts said Hachi.
The beginning of the Great Pirate Era was probably the worst time in my life. It was hard to be a fishman. I vividly remember my fear, human pirates running wild all over our island. Anywhere you want seemed dangerous. So much violence, I'll never forget said Den.
Our only safe place in the world was taken over by humans said Den.
Then came that fateful day. Whitebeard arrived on the island and saved us. He made his powerful presence known claiming Fishman Island as his own. Because of him peace returned to our home said Jinbe.
However, humans continued to be prejudiced towards Fishmen, All of you saw firsthand at the Sabaody Archipelago. That's the cruel reality. Naturally, when someone obtains power, they tend to be resistant to change. Even though the world government theoretically bridges the gap between Fishman and humans. The worst bigots are the people who were in control, to begin with. The ones who should be leading by example. Thus, the relationship between fish men and humans remains the same said Jinbe.
Thankfully, two individuals rose up on Fishman Island. Individuals who helped change the course of our history. The first was King Oto said Jinbe.
He believed we Islanders could live in harmony with humans. He was Prince Shiroboshi's father said Jinbe.
Then was him. The legendary hero named Fisher Tiger. Who freed countless slaves said Jinbe.
The Tiger guy huh? Said Lucy.
I think I've heard the name before said Lucy.
To set himself apart from the humans, Tiger broke an unspoken rule. Invading the Holy Land of Mary Geoise by himself. And freeing the slaves within said Jinbe.
He would go on to form the Sun Pirates. Many of its members were fishermen who were formerly slaves of the nobles said Jinbe.
Sun Pirates? Said Sanji.
Indeed. You know them as Arlong, Hachi, and myself. The three of us were part of the very first crew of the Sun Pirates. But we were known as Fishman Pirates to those of the world government. That's all that they saw. Therefore, we made it that much more difficult for King Oto. Bless his heart said Jinbe.
Our existence prevented much progress said Jinbe.
Sounds like he was a crybaby too. Did you inherit that from him? Asks Chopper.
Um I suppose I did said Shiroboshi.
Hold on. You were a soldier for the kingdom? Said Sanji.
When you grow up in the Fishman District. When you know nothing but fighting, there aren't a lot of career paths available to you said Jinbe.
You don't say said Sanji.
That's rough. Is that where you're from Hachi? Asks Chopper.
It sounds like a pretty bad neighborhood said Chopper.
It was, believe me said Jinbe.
Originally it was an orphanage for children with no living relatives. But in time the orphanage became too much for the administrators to handle. Before long, it became a lawless area that caught the eye of delinquents from all over the island said Jinbe.
Back then, Fisher Tiger was the closest thing we had to a leader. But he left to have his own adventures. I had been his second in command, but I went on to join Nephele's Army. And despite being fishmen, Macro and some others began to help the kidnappers. As for everyone else, they all left. Following their own pursuits. Until one day… said Jinbe.
He continues the story.
And that's what started it all. Fisher's attack on the Holy Land of Mary Geoise and the formation of Sun Pirates. These momentous events, they shaped the future of my people said Jinbe.
Jinbe continue's the story.
It's taken me all these years to understand why he told me that. What he meant said Jinbe.
The story resumes.
Then, just as she started to open up to the crew, we reached her last stop. Foolshout Island. Her hometown at last. As promised said Jinbe.
Story continues.
We were able to rescue our boss from the Marines as planned. And although our ship was sunk in the battle Arlong was able to procure a new one from the enemy. But then… said Jinbe.
Story resumes.
That is how our captain and our hero met his end. Not in triumph, but in tragedy. It is etched into my mind. A scene that will never fade said Jinbe.
Tiger's death, I believe you all know how painful it was for us. Suddenly we were a crew without a captain. We felt so lost and then we began to splinter apart said Jinbe.
The story resumes.
From that day forward, I bore the title of First Son of the Sea. I thought to do my best as captain of the Sun Pirates. Now, in truth, fighting seemed to be the only thing our crew was doing said Jinbe.
The story continues.
From that day forward, I bore the title of First Son of the Sea. I thought to do my best as captain of the Sun Pirates. Now, in truth, fighting seemed to be the only thing our crew was doing said Jinbe.
The story continues
The Sun Pirates split into three groups. With Arlong, Marco, and myself as captains, And ever since then, we have continued going our separate ways.
Story resumes
I knew quite well what was waiting for me. The Islanders couldn't quite understand. They reviled the fact that I joined the Warlords said Jinbe,
Story resumes,
Despite this promising turn of events, something unexpected happened that would forever alter the path of King Oto's life. An uninvited visitor arrived on the island said Jibe.
A few weeks later. Once the Celestial Dragon's health was stable enough for him to travel home he prepared to disembark for his voyage. But King Oto did something rather unexpected before he could leave said Jinbe.
Story resumes,
King Oto's voyage would determine the fate of Fishman Island's people. Of course, the uncertainty weighed heavily upon our shoulders. But for his family, it was even worse. I'm sure said Jinbe.
His children were restless waiting for news of his safe return. In this, the island was united. Whether we were royalty or common or to all we could do with prey for our king said Jinbe.
Story continues.
In the decade that followed. The remaining members of the royal family, including the queen herself, barely left the palace and chose to speak to the nation of their monitors instead. And all the while, the Islanders ' signatures steadily replenished said Jinbe.
So, there, you have it that's how we spent the last 16 years fighting discrimination. And that's how the Fishman Pirates were formed and divided said Jinbe.
There's no denying the awful things that Arlong did to your home. Even so, at one time, he was like a brother to me said Jinbe.
When we received news of his violent actions, we took it upon ourselves to stop him. But he always managed to dodge any real consequence. He hid his actions from the Navy by bribing any soldier he came across. I let him live, but in failing to stop him, I too share the blame for his crimes said Jinbe.
And that's why though it pains me, it's my fault said Jinbe.
Oh yeah? Said Sanji.
If you're so sorry kill yourself said Sanji.
Sanji said Chopper.
Take responsibility. Pay with your life for the suffering you've caused her. Give her peace said Sanji.
That's enough Sanji said Nami.
What? Said Sanji.
Are you serious Nami? How could you excuse they things they did to you? Said Sanji.
I will take any punishment. If you wish for me to take my life... Said Jinbe.
Stop it said Nami.
Look, it's okay. The only one I hate is Arlong said Nami.
Believe me, I'm relieved to hear you're not a mastermind of the Arlong Pirates. And you're a friend of Lucy's so that tells me plenty about you said Nami.
I won't lie the Arlong Pirates made my life a living hell. But you know if it wasn't for that nightmare, I never would have met my friends said Nami.
That awful time made me who I am said Nami.
I can't hate you just because you're a fishman. So you, you don't get to pity me just because of my past. I'm fine with my past. Because im happy in the present said Nami.
I don't deserve to be treated so kindly. You have my gratitude said Jinbe.
Nami said Hachi.
You're a good man Jinbe said Shiroboshi.
Lucy falls over.
Lucy? Said Nami.
It revealed that Lucy had been asleep the whole time.
Moron. Wake up! Said Sanji.
I should have known said Sanji.
The only time you can sit still is if you're asleep said Sanji.
Jinbe are you crying? Asks Lucy.
Oh, come now! Of course, i'm not crying said Jinbe,
What did I miss? Asks Lucy.
It's nothing all right said Jinbe.
Let's forget it. Move on said Jinbe.
Sure, whatever said Lucy.
So Jinbe what did the King end up doing to that thief he caught? Asks Lucy.
Are you for real? You mean fell asleep at the very beginning of the story! Snaps Sanji.
Did I miss it all? Asks Lucy.
You did said Sanji.
Shiroboshi right? You gonna be ok? Asks Nami.
Nami-chan he's royalty! Don't be so casual said Camie.
Oh, forgive me for being so emotional. It's difficult not to cry when I think about my father said Shiroboshi.
He sounds like he was quite the man said Nami.
Yes said Shiroboshi.
It's a really pleasure to meet Nami-chan said Shiroboshi.
Ah! No Prince! Nami-chan is just a silly nickname I gave her! So just plain Nami no chan said Camie.
I just lost track of time. I need to know what the situation is at the Ryugu Palace said Jinbe.
Just to confirm what he told me, Hodi has taken the Queen and the palace guards captive. Apart from that, you're not sure what happened to 3 members of your crew. And that's all the information we have correct? Said Jinbe.
Hey, Jinbe. If the stage is playing out as Hodi planned There's a chance at the right of the country are following to her forces now too said Hachi.
Hold on. Are you saying you know what her plan is? Asks Jinbe.
To be honest, I had my suspicions she was up to something ever since she retired from the army. But she was clever enough to keep the details hidden from me said Jinbe.
Not me, I know. But first, let me warn you, Hodi hates humans even worse than Arlong did. The only thing driving her is resentment. She talks about rebuilding a kingdom. But all she really wants is to cause suffering to humans said Hachi.
And to prove my point, you'll see there's one big difference between her and Arlong. Arlong had no problem with killing humans but the one thing he would never do is hurt other Fishmen said Hachi.
Hodi? She doesn't care. She'll also turn her fury towards fishmen who are sympathetic towards humans. She'll cut down anyone in her way said Hachi.
The world summit is set to take place again soon but a lot's changed in the last four years. For the first time since Oto's death, they've actually gathered enough signatures for Nephele to speak at the summit about relocating Fishman Island to the surface said Jinbe.
I see. Then Hodi has seized the palace just for that? Said Jinbe.
I wish. But I'm afraid it's a lot worse than that said Hachi.
Ah! What is that? Said Chopper.
A snail! They get that big? Said Chopper.
What the? Said Den.
It's a Video Transponder Snail said Den,
What's it doing out here? Asks Den.
Look, it's activating said Den.
Oh yeah, it's projecting on the bubble said Camie.
I thought so said Jinbe.
It's her said Nami.
What's up? You know that lady? Asks Sanji.
That's Hodi. This can't be good said Hachi.
She found us? Said Chopper.
Hello there people of Fishman Island said Hodi.
Am I coming through? Asks Hodi.
Well, for those of you who don't know, I'm the captain of the New Fishman Pirates. My name is Hodi Jones! Said Hodi.