Capítulo 360: Chapter 360: Too Kind?
(T/N: There is now a p.atreon for this work, and any new work I add will be dropped there first. check it out for an early release of up to 30 chapters edited smoothly. https://www.p.atreon.com/INeedRest)
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"The God Killer!"
Neptune, following Kisame, couldn't help but exclaim upon seeing Colt's face and Nami with the others.
No matter how much Neptune tried to process it, he could never have imagined that the honored guest Kisame kept emphasizing was the very "God Killer" making waves across the seas!
"Huh?"
Although Neptune tried to control his volume, his massive size made it as loud as a shout.
The surrounding mermaids and fishmen, after hearing Neptune's exclamation, suddenly realized who Colt was.
Panic spread, causing a commotion.
"Quiet!"
Kisame's cold voice, coupled with his oppressive aura, immediately subdued the chaos.
"My apologies, Colt-sama. They spoke out of turn. Please forgive their ignorance."
"Kisame, you've known me for a while now. Do I seem like the type to be so petty?"
Colt shrugged casually, though he couldn't help but feel like they were all a bit too cautious.
'You are obviously far too kind!' Kisame thought to himself.
Even so, Colt cast a meaningful glance at Neptune.
It seemed the Marines and the World Government had issued a new bounty notice, and the title of "God Killer" was now his code name.
'It's fitting.'
After all, he really had slain a god—not the stupid "gods" like the Celestial Dragons, but a true one: Ōtsutsuki Isshiki.
Kisame smiled without comment, but images of Shimura Danzō, Uchiha Itachi, and Orochimaru flashed in his mind.
'All those who went against him or worse earned his wrath… their graves are already overgrown.'
Of course, Kisame dared not voice such thoughts.
He simply gestured for Colt and his group to proceed into Fish-Man Island.
As soon as Colt stepped into the underwater kingdom, his eyes sparkled with excitement.
Paradise!
Now, Colt understood why so many risked provoking Fish-Man Island and Whitebeard to capture the mermaids.
Compared to ordinary human women, the mermaids were on an entirely different level of beauty and allure.
With Kisame orchestrating this event, nearly all the residents of Fish-Man Island had gathered to witness the commotion.
Each of the fair-skinned, elegant mermaid ladies, with their graceful figures and sparkling eyes, peeked shyly at Colt and his group from various vantage points.
Occasionally, if a mermaid's gaze accidentally met Colt's, she'd flush a brilliant pink and quickly look away.
"This is such a wonderful place," Colt sighed.
Kisame immediately chimed in. "Your Excellency, you're welcome to stay as long as you like. Fish-Man Island is truly a rare treasure."
"Kisame-san is absolutely right," Neptune added, smiling. "From Coral Hill to Merman Street, the island offers countless wonders. I'm certain you'll find your stay enjoyable."
Neptune's deference mirrored Kisame's respect for Colt, causing him to instinctively lower his own status in Colt's presence.
"A place this beautiful? I'd love to stay for a while."
Colt winked playfully, earning a sharp pinch from Nami.
'Jerk!'
Nami seethed internally.
He barely ever paid attention to her, yet here, amidst the beauty of Fish-Man Island, he was suddenly a charmer.
Sensing her annoyance, Colt flashed a grin of mock pain, his mischievous eyes narrowing slightly.
Neptune, observing the exchange, couldn't help but think, 'This man… he's so different from what I expected.'
Later, they arrived at a renowned dessert shop.
The desserts of Fish-Man Island were legendary, crafted by skillful merfolk artisans.
The treats not only tasted heavenly but were also visually stunning.
Colt casually picked up a crown-shaped cake and took a bite.
The rich aroma of fruit and the delicate cream merged into a magical, refreshing sensation in his mouth.
"This is incredible! Perona, you have to try this."
Colt's eyes lit up, and he eagerly invited the others to join in.
After tasting the desserts, everyone wore expressions of pure bliss.
"Delicious! Even better than my own creations," Perona admitted begrudgingly.
"What tier is this shop on Fish-Man Island?" Colt asked.
"It's above average," Kisame replied.
"There are even better dessert shops than this."
"Good. From now on, arrange for a big portion of desserts like this to reach me every month—no less than this quality."
With just a few words, the matter was decided.
The mermaid shop assistant's face lit up with joy.
Such a large order would undoubtedly mean significant profits for several shops, and perhaps even a raise for herself.
Seeing her smile, Colt smirked to himself.
'Such a cute girl… she'd probably look just as adorable even if she was crying.'
'Kind of want to try it…'
He suddenly asked, "Should I assume I don't have to pay for this?"
The mermaid clerk froze, her smile fading as she glanced nervously at Kisame.
Realizing what Colt implied, she nearly burst into tears.
Robin, unable to tolerate Colt's teasing any longer, stepped in with a reproachful eye roll.
She gently hugged the mermaid girl to reassure her.
"Don't worry. Of course, we'll pay. He was just joking."
The clerk, still teary-eyed, looked at Colt as though he was the devil himself.
Neptune, observing this interaction, felt deeply conflicted.
'This man… or rather, this devil… What even is he doing?'
Sensing Neptune's gaze, Colt turned with a playful smirk, startling the king into hurriedly saying:
"I've prepared a grand banquet for you at Ryugu Palace. Shall we head there?"
Colt nodded without protest.
Before leaving, he packed up several more desserts.
As they walked, Colt remained silent, his eyes scanning the people and architecture of Fish-Man Island.
Upon reaching the palace gates, he paused and placed a hand on Kisame's forehead, releasing a wave of chakra that spread across the island.
"Did you sense that?"
Kisame nodded grimly.
"So many rats hiding in the shadows. It was my oversight."
"You lack the ability for such perception. Handle it now."
Colt waved dismissively as he casually finished the last piece of bread.
Capítulo 361: Chapter 361: Slaughter?
(T/N: There is now a p.atreon for this work, and any new work I add will be dropped there first. check it out for an early release of up to 30 chapters edited smoothly. https://www.p.atreon.com/INeedRest)
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The conversation was so casual and unhurried that Neptune and the others were left confused.
Kisame gave a slight nod and exited the room.
Colt then turned to Neptune.
"He has some matters to attend to; he'll be back shortly. Let's eat first."
Seeing Colt remain so easy-going, Neptune felt a sudden chill rise in his heart for reasons he couldn't quite place.
Without daring to question anything, Neptune quickly led Colt into the palace.
As soon as Colt entered, his eyes landed on an enormous mermaid gracefully flicking her pink fishtail, her chin resting on her right hand.
'This mermaid is huge! She is also very beautiful'
In fact, it wasn't just Colt.
Nami, Robin, and Perona were also mesmerized, their gazes firmly locked.
'So beautiful!'
Such a thought echoed simultaneously in the minds of all three women.
Though each was confident in her own beauty, they couldn't help but feel a twinge of inadequacy in front of her presence.
It felt as though every beautiful word ever conceived existed solely to describe this mermaid.
Neptune, eager to break the spell, made introductions. "Colt-sama, this is my daughter Shirahoshi."
Shirahoshi blushed deeply and timidly extended her hand or rather finger in greeting.
Looking at a finger larger than his own fist, Colt's mouth twitched.
Forming a hand seal, he activated the [Expansion Jutsu] of the Akimichi Clan.
For the first time, this technique found a serious use.
Under everyone's astonished gazes, Colt's height swelled to over ten meters before halting.
"Perfect," Colt said with satisfaction as he reached out and gently patted Shirahoshi's head.
"Hello, little Shirahoshi," he greeted with a smile.
Shirahoshi, startled by Colt's sudden growth, covered her mouth in surprise.
"Amazing!"
Thus, the banquet began.
Colt maintained his enlarged form and chatted with Shirahoshi.
Before long, Shirahoshi—initially timid and wary—relaxed and began whispering shyly to Colt.
Learning that Kisame had arranged for Shirahoshi to tour him around during his stay on Fish-Man Island, Colt silently credited his observant subordinate for the thoughtful gesture.
Compared to the fiery and domineering Hancock, Colt found Shirahoshi's innocent, well-mannered, and gentle personality more appealing.
In Shirahoshi, Colt saw a hint of Hinata's pure demeanor, which only endeared her further to him.
"Don't worry," Colt said reassuringly.
"I'm not as scary as Kisame. From now on, I'll rely on you, Cowardly Princess."
Hearing this nickname, Shirahoshi pouted her lips in a cute display of protest but nodded earnestly.
"I'll do my best! Though... there's still so much I don't know about Fish-Man Island. Please don't be mad at me if I mess up."
Colt chuckled at her endearing demeanor.
"This personality suits the nickname Cowardly Princess perfectly," he thought.
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Meanwhile, outside the Dragon Palace, the mood was starkly different.
Kisame stood in the dim light, his expression murderous.
Samehada had been fully unleashed, its razor-sharp edges gleaming ominously.
Before him stood a group of recently captured Fish-Men, trembling under his icy glare.
"Kisame-sama! What is the meaning of this?" One of the New Fish-Man Pirates stammered, clutching a deep wound inflicted by Samehada.
The mere sight of Kisame was enough to rekindle the terror he felt during their last encounter when Kisame had killed Hody Jones.
Without a word, Kisame swung Samehada, now clad in [Armament Haki], slicing him cleanly in half.
"If you must blame someone, blame your own hatred for humans," Kisame growled before moving to his next target.
Earlier, as they entered Fish-Man Island, Colt had sensed the pervasive malice directed toward humans.
With his abilities comparable to Naruto's [Nine Tails Mode], such ill intent was impossible to miss.
Colt agreed wholeheartedly with Princess Otohime's dream of peaceful coexistence between humans and Fish-Men.
However, he understood that this ideal could only flourish when there was no longer any hate toward humans.
The fish-men whose hearts burned with hatred posed a direct threat to this vision—and to Colt's plans.
It was better to eliminate them now than let them sow greater chaos in the future.
By the time the banquet concluded, Kisame had completed his task and returned to the Palace, his body drenched in blood.
Shirahoshi, seeing the blood-streaked Kisame, let out a frightened wail and hid behind Colt, sobbing uncontrollably.
"What... what is the meaning of this?!" Neptune exclaimed, his face pale with shock.
The three princes, weapons drawn, aimed their tridents at Kisame, bracing themselves for an attack.
"What have you done, Kisame-san?" Neptune demanded, barely suppressing his fury.
Kisame flashed his shark-like grin. "Just clearing out threats to Colt-sama. Eighty-six of them in total. None escaped."
Colt calmly ate the fruit on the table and gestured for Kisame to sit.
"Good work. Sit down and eat something."
Neptune's composure cracked.
"Colt-sama, I demand an explanation! Why have you slaughtered my people like this?"
Neptune's voice quivered as realization dawned—nearly a hundred Fish-Men had been killed during a single banquet.
Shirahoshi sobbed quietly, while the guards pointed their tridents at Colt and Kisame.
Colt sighed deeply, setting his cup down.
He glanced at Neptune with a calm yet penetrating gaze.
"Neptune, don't you see? I'm helping you and Fish-Man Island."
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