One Piece: Kaido the Beast Playing House.

Chapter 583 Small talk
Several people rode on the carriage of the Dragon King Palace and entered the Dragon King Palace. This was not the first time that Tiger had come to the Dragon King Palace. This place had not changed much over the years, except for this time.

It is still the banquet hall where Kaido and Lily were entertained, but compared to that year, it has become more luxurious and beautiful. The dining tables in the past are no longer made of giant manta rays and flathead fish, but now they are made of Louisses-style crystal tables and chairs. These tables and chairs are wrapped in huge bubbles on a crystal platform without any mechanical traces, suspended in the middle of the banquet hall. Under the crystal platform are seawater oxygen separators and underwater suspenders, which allow the platform to have no worries about air problems and achieve a swimming effect similar to the previous one that used fish as a platform. At the same time, the bubble generators installed at various angles can prevent the problem of bubble breakage due to accidents.

"What is this?"

Tiger sat on the crystal seat in the middle of the platform, looking at the chair under his butt that could grow bigger and smaller with simple operations. He was so surprised that he was almost speechless.

"Some small benefits of cooperating with the Four Emperors, hahahahahaha, you've been away for too long this time, you don't know how much Fishman Island has changed over the years, hahahaha!"

Looking at the surprised Tiger, King Neptune, who had been waiting for a long time, laughed and said that he had been waiting to see this scene for a long time, and he had to say that this was really interesting.

"Yeah, it was a life-or-death experience this time."

Hearing King Neptune talking about how he had been away for too long, Tiger couldn't help but sigh.

"It seems like you encountered a lot of things this time you went out. Do you mind telling me about it?"

Otohime looked at Tiger and asked. The people from the Red Hair Pirates had not arrived yet. They were still washing up in the room provided by King Neptune. Although there was no shortage of places to wash up on the Red and Blue Force, and they were not dirty, it was normal to wash up before attending the banquet anyway. So at this moment, only Tiger was communicating with the Neptunes. After all, fish-men really didn't need to wash up. They soaked in water every day. Taking a hot bath was at most an enjoyment, not a necessity, so there was no need for it.

"In the past few years? To be honest, I don't know whether I am unlucky or lucky this time. I encountered a huge sea king migration just after I went out. I almost lost my life there. I wandered in the deep sea for several years and finally escaped with a narrow escape. Then I met a kind village. They saved me and let me recuperate there for a year. I also met a cute girl named Shamiel. Just when I was recovering from my injuries and preparing to leave, I read in the newspaper that Fishman Island had withdrawn from the World Government. There was chaos on the island at that time. When I was ready to take action to solve the problem, they became chaotic themselves. Then I met the Red Hair Pirates who happened to pass by, and solved the problem on the island with their help."

Tiger said as he picked up the wine glass on the table and took a sip. It was a fine wine produced by Fishman Island. He had not tasted this flavor for a long time. When he drank it, he actually had an urge to cry. Fortunately, he held back in time. After all, it was inappropriate to cry in front of King Neptune and Princess Otohime.

"After that, I followed the Red Hair Pirates and sailed all the way back from the West Sea. To be honest, if Shanks and Buggy hadn't persuaded me, I might have chosen to take the risk of crossing the Calm Belt. After all, I was very worried about the situation on Fishman Island at that time. King Neptune, your choice at that time, um... to be disrespectful, was indeed a bit risky."

Tiger pondered for a moment and considered his words carefully. After all, the other party was the king of Fishman Island. Although he was a guest of honor, he was still just a guest.

"I know. Now I think I was not thoughtful enough. I should have at least brought back our fellow tribesmen who were away. After I spoke up, the Beasts sent a high-level fighter and a fleet to help, and quickly brought back many of our fellow tribesmen who were away. Otherwise, I might have made a mistake that would have caused me eternal regret."

King Neptune humbly accepted Tiger's accusation. After all, the reason why Tiger could become a guest of honor in the Dragon Palace was not just because he was an adventurer. Tiger could be said to be a member of the think tank of the Dragon Palace. In the past, Tiger came back about once every six months to discuss the situation with King Neptune, Princess Otohime and the ministers through external intelligence. This was also the reason why Tiger had such a high prestige in the Dragon Palace. In addition to his broad horizons, Tiger also had a strong sense of the overall situation.

"Actually, this is also my fault. After all, I was anxious at the time."

Princess Otohime said.

"Speaking of this, I remember that Princess Otohime, you have always advocated peaceful coexistence with humans in the past? Why did you take the initiative to propose that Fish-Man Island be separated from the World Government this time?" Tiger asked the question in his mind. He had doubts after seeing the statement in the newspaper. This was definitely not something that King Neptune decided on a whim. If Princess Otohime did not agree, King Neptune and his men would not say so. After all, anyone who knew about it would know what Princess Otohime's status was in the Dragon King's Palace. She was definitely a person who had the final say. Whether it was King Neptune or his ministers, who could defeat this heroine?

"Because I understand one fact. Blindly giving in will not really bring peace to humans and Fishman Island. Whether we vote or sign, it is just a ridiculous joke in front of the world nobles of the World Government. The real way for us to get peace is not to blindly compromise, but to rise up and resist, to resist this unfair treatment. Since the World Government doesn't care about us and wants to enslave us, then there is no need for us to stay in this parliament that looks down on us every day, right? Anyway, the Navy or the World Government has never really protected us."

Otohime's words stunned Tiger. He never thought that these words would come from Princess Otohime's mouth. Who is Princess Otohime? Everyone would say that Otohime is an overly naive idealistic saint.

But this cruel world is always cruel to idealists. Everyone may think that Princess Otohime will pay some price for this matter one day, but seeing Princess Otohime's persistence, no one can say anything to stop her. After all, Princess Otohime is really trying.

And now, Princess Otohime's miraculous transformation really makes Tiger a little confused. What on earth happened?
"I really didn't expect that Princess Otohime is thinking so clearly now. I really underestimated Princess Otohime."

After being stunned for a moment, Tiger took a sip from the wine glass and said half-jokingly.

"No, no, no, don't flatter me too much. I didn't figure it out on my own. I was reminded by others."

Princess Otohime said as she pointed at the wall not far away. There were five huge flags on it. They were the flag of Fishman Island and the pirate flags of the Four Emperors. At this moment, Princess Otohime was pointing at the flag of the Beasts Pirates. The crossed swords and maces under the devil-horned skull, as well as the spread wings behind it, were an image that was too complicated compared to other pirate groups, making the flag of the Beasts Pirates stand out from the crowd.

"The Beasts Pirates? They seem to be an interesting bunch, too."

Tiger said after looking at the group flag of the Beasts.

"Hahahaha, of course. They are very interesting. I'll let you meet them when I have time. You'll definitely like them. To be honest, when the situation was most tense a while ago, we moved most of the residents. Except for some soldiers and members of our royal family, everyone else moved to the New World and only moved back recently. You could say you were lucky. If it had been a few months earlier, we might not have let the Red Hair Pirates in. After all, all of us were on high alert at the time, ready to fight the World Government at any time. Hahahaha!"

King Neptune laughed and said that to him, Tiger was just a friend. In front of him, King Neptune did not need to hide anything. He was very worried during that period before. It was not an exaggeration to say that he could not sleep for whole nights. He only slowly recovered recently.

"Then it seems that it is time for me to come back. Oh, they are here."

As Tiger was speaking, he turned his head and saw a brand new Shanks, led by a waiter, riding a large manta ray towards him. Shanks, sitting on the head of the fish, was waving at him together with Uta.

"Hahahaha! Just in time, then don't wait any longer, let the banquet begin! Hahahaha! The food is served!" King Neptune shouted to the back in a very un-kingly manner, and then the music started, and the banquet in the Dragon King's Palace began again. One dish after another was served on the table, and melodious singing also began. Tiger's first meal after returning to Fishman Island began here.

(End of this chapter)