Chapter 263: 262 King Neptune
In the Ryugu Palace, King Neptune walked back and forth, reflecting his current anxiety and concerns.
The ruler of the Ryugu Palace in Fishman Island is a Big mermaid.
In Fishman Island, the population is generally divided into two main species: mermaids and fishmen.
Mermaids have a human-like appearance with a fish tail for their lower body, while fishmen have human legs and display some fish-like characteristics in their upper body.
While mermaids and fishmen share some fish-like characteristics, they may seem similar. However, in terms of actual combat ability, fishmen are much stronger than mermaids.
The Neptune King, his body is very strong, much taller than the average fishman or mermaid, he has orange hair and beard.
The king has flame-like tattoos on both arms. As the ruler of the Ryugu Palace, the Neptune family has been involved in constant battles throughout the year.
Despite being mermaids, they lack the strength to stand up against the formidable Fishman Pirates. Currently, Hodie Jones and others completely control the situation.
Despite being the nominal king, his authority has been restricted. He can't even leave the palace; it's surrounded by members of the Hodie Jones Pirates.
If it weren't for Neptune's remaining prestige and years of ruling foundation on Fishman Island, Hodie Jones might have already staged a coup.
Yet, Neptune is fully aware of Hodie Jones' ambition and hatred, and it might only be a matter of time before he attempts to seize power of the king.
Just as Neptune was walking back and forth in the room, the door was suddenly pushed open.
"Father."
With a shout, Neptune saw his eldest son enter—the next king of Fishman Island, Shark Mermaid Fukaboshi.
Fukaboshi, with the figure of a shark, has long wavy hair as a mermaid. There is an obvious wound on his arm with blood flowing down.
Seeing Fukaboshi, Neptune immediately asked eagerly: "How is the situation?"
Fukaboshi shook his head helplessly and said, "I don't know. I tried to break through, but I was stopped. Van der Decken IX definitely wants to capture Shirahoshi."
In anger, Neptune punched the wall, leaving a crack.
"Damn that guy! If anything happens to Shirahoshi, I'll definitely fight him!"
Neptune shouted angrily.
Shirahoshi is Neptune's daughter, and the reason he holds her in such high regard isn't just because she's his own flesh and blood, but also because she represents the hope of the fishmen.
"Shirahoshi must not have any accidents. That guy Van der Decken IX even sent all sorts of creepy love letters to her before. It's truly disgusting, and he won't let Shirahoshi go easily"
"Sigh, that blasted chocolate envoy didn't even bother about the trampling of our palace by pirates like Hody Jones"
Neptune said angrily.
"They see this as our internal conflict on Fishman Island, but I believe Hodie Jones must have bribed the chocolate envoy!"
Fukaboshi added, also filled with anger.
"If they talk about paying tribute to the mermaids on Fishman Island, I wish that guy would go down to eighteen levels of hell!"
Neptune exclaimed, growing even angrier.
If Hody Jones only wanted to seize power, that would be one thing, but in the current situation, he has threatened the entire Fishman Island.
If they are truly allowed to ruleFishman Island, he fears the undersea world will no longer be stable.
Furthermore, it's impossible to avoid all interactions with humans. After all, the power of Fishman Island is too weak. If humans unite, there is no chance of winning at all.
Moreover, it was precisely because their royal palace joined the World government hundreds of years ago that it restored some of the unfavorable conditions for the fishmans.
If Hody Jones were to rule Fishman Island with his hatred of humans, the entire island might become an enemy to humans.
At that point, Fishman Island will face only one fate: destruction.
As enemies of humans, it's inevitable for them to face destruction. Ultimately, whether mermaids or fishmen, they all possess a part of humanity.
Neptune has adopted the ideals of his late wife, Princess Otohime, and he strongly desires to live in peace with mankind.
Therefore, Hodie Jones and others, aside from attempting to grab his rule, also violated Neptune's strict law and posed a threat to his family.
"It would be great if Fishman Island were still under Whitebeard's protection; they definitely wouldn't just sit back and watch"
Neptune sighed.
He believed that Big Mom, being one of the Four Emperors, could ensure peace for Fishman Island under their protection.
However, in comparison to Whitebeard, Big Mom is much more stern, lacking any warmth towards them.
"Father, I received news earlier that the Whitebeard Pirates defeated the Blackbeard Pirates, and this news has spread all over the world"
Fukaboshi reported.
"Defeat the Blackbeard Pirates? Blackbeard is also one of the Four Emperors, right? How could they be defeated so easily?"
Neptune expressed surprise, finding it hard to imagine a battle at the level of the Four Emperors.
For Neptune, who has spent his life in the Undersea Ryugu Palace, the largest conflict he has witnessed is the battle around Fishman Island.
The most expansive war Neptune has ever heard of was the Summit War. In that conflict, Whitebeard directly sent out more than forty pirate ships.
The Marines also assembled over 100,000 soldiers, including many Vice Admirals, Admirals, Fleet Admiral, and Marine Heroes.
Neptune had only heard of that scene, and it was unimaginable. The battle at the level of the Four Emperors, Neptune thought, shouldn't be much less intense.
"The news should be true. I believe Whitebeard sent someone to contact us earlier. He still cares about Fishman Island"
Fukaboshi speculated.
"Yeah, if it weren't for Big Mom intervention, we would still be under Whitebeard's protection. However, against the Four Emperors, our Fishman Island can't resist at all"
Neptune expressed with a hint of helplessness.
"But I believe the Whitebeard Pirates will take action, Father. Don't give up; there will be support"
Fukaboshi, though not without concern, comforted Neptune.
"Sigh"
Neptune sighed helplessly. "I'm not giving up. I'm just worried about Shirahoshi. If something happens to her, the hope of our fishmen for hundreds of years will be..."
Fukaboshi heard the words and fell silent. Yes, the hope of their fishmen rests on Shirahoshi, as she is the only mermaid capable of summoning Sea Kings born in Fishman Island, maker her the incarnation of ancient weapon, 'Poseidon'
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TO BE CONTINUED
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