One Piece: Kaido the Beast Playing House.

Chapter 962: Conversation between Neptune and Princess Otohime

"Shirahoshi is actually the Sea King? Oh, this world is such a bad place."

Neptune sat on his throne. Even though several days had passed, he still hadn't recovered from the fact that his youngest daughter was the reincarnation of the Sea King. Because Princess Otohime in this world line had not been assassinated, Shirahoshi had never accidentally released her power or summoned any records of super-large Sea Kings when she was a child. This also led to Neptune never thinking about this matter. Even though there has always been a legend on Fishman Island that the mermaid princess possesses special powers, Neptune has never associated this matter with his innocent daughter.

"Are you thinking about Shirahoshi again, stupid fish?"

At this time, Princess Otohime walked in and said, looking at Neptune's sad face.

"Ah, Otohime, ah, there is nothing we can do. If Shirahoshi is really the legendary Sea King, then she is likely to be involved in this war, and Otohime is only fourteen years old, alas."

Neptune saw his princess and spoke with all his strength, but even so, Shirahoshi's problem still weighed on his shoulders, making him a little listless.

"Over the years, Fishman Island has finally enjoyed the long-awaited peace and stability, but the thought of an even greater threat looming soon really makes me feel uneasy."

King Neptune continued.

"That's your question, Big Stupid Fish. Think about it. How did Fishman Island achieve peace now? Is it because the Celestial Dragons have become kind? No. It's because of the strength of our allies, the Four Emperors, the Beasts Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates, that we have the confidence to speak out and the outside world has noticed our voices. For so long, we have actually been avoiding danger under the wings of our allies."

Princess Otohime said while looking into Neptune's eyes.

"And now, we have enjoyed the peace given to us by the other side for such a long time. When they need us, are we just going to do nothing and hide? Then I feel that it is nothing that Fishman Island has always been called fish. Animals only seek benefits and avoid harm, and as human beings, we should know what we can and need to do. What's more, this is what we have been fighting for, right? The weapon of criticism is not as good as the criticism of the weapon. This is the truth that Kaido and Lily have told us for so many years. It is unclear with vested interests like the Celestial Dragons. They will not really look at us. Even if there are some Celestial Dragons who really look at us, they will only give us charity and pity, not equal treatment. This is not what we want. Don't forget your dream back then, Neptune."

Princess Otohime said with an excited expression. To be honest, she would definitely not have said this in the past. After all, she was a typical idealistic pacifist, the kind of person who would conceal the truth even if someone wanted to kill her.

However, people will change with the environment. Princess Otohime in the original timeline had not been exposed to more open ideas. In such an extremely closed environment as Fishman Island, it was very enlightened that Princess Otohime could learn to win the support of all the people through her own enlightenment.

But now, with the intervention of Kaido, Lily and others, Princess Otohime knows that squatting on the ground with your head in your hands will not stop the other party from hitting you. Instead, it will make them think that you are not a threat and easy to bully, which will make those bad guys attack you even more. Only when you have your own strength can you truly stand up. Not having a sword in your hand and having a sword but not using it are two different things.

Although as a mother, Otohime didn't want Shirahoshi to be in any danger, but could she only let the children of ordinary people go to war while the royal family hid behind? What was the difference between them and those shabby nobles they despised? So Otohime also figured it out. If a war really had to start, even if her strength was not even as good as that of an ordinary person, she would lead the way, at least to let the people of Fishman Island know that the royal family stood with them. Even if she died on the battlefield, it would boost morale. Otohime believed in the people of Fishman Island.

"Hmm... Hahahaha, hahahahahaha! I really am old! Hahahaha! I actually got obsessed with this kind of thing, how ridiculous, it really is true that the older I get, the more confused I get. I actually need you, Princess, to tell me this kind of thing, really, it seems that the recent peace has really made me a little careless."

Neptune smiled and shook his head, feeling that his previous thoughts were ridiculous. He couldn't help but slap his forehead a few times as a punishment for his stupidity.

"That's why I said you're stupid, Big Stupid Fish. You always like to dwell on trivial matters. Instead of thinking so much, you might as well strengthen the fighting power of a few children. After all, things may not be so easy next time."

As Otohime spoke, she also sighed. Although she had prepared herself mentally long ago, she was still a little worried when she thought about her children going to the battlefield. But there was nothing she could do. As she said before, if the royal family retreated, how could she still expect the ordinary people to be active?

"Hahahahaha, that's true. But I feel that with the situation on our island, it's still a bit troublesome to teach these guys. Let's just teach them to Aaron. That kid has inherited the true teaching skills from the Beasts, at least. And they just want to go to the shore, don't they? Let them go to Aaron. I think Aaron can take good care of them."

Compared to the Aaron in the original timeline who couldn't even attract Neptune's attention, the Aaron in this timeline can be said to be a celebrity in front of Neptune. After all, this guy has become the only permanent staff member outside of Fishman Island and unofficial diplomacy on land. Many soldiers of the Sea King Army want to go to Aaron for a vacation. At the same time, no one can deny that Aaron's training level is indeed good. Even Jinbei, who may be the strongest man in Fishman Island now, is full of praise for Aaron's training method. He said that if he simply compares the training videos, he can't compare with Aaron. "I think it's okay, but it's better to notify the Beasts. After all, they are princes and princesses on Shark Star. If they are not notified, it will be difficult to deal with something. Although there is no need for special preferential treatment, it is also necessary to prevent them from being arrogant and causing trouble, right?"

Princess Otohime said.

"Well, Princess, you have thought things through. Let's do this. I will go talk to the three brothers of Shark Star. As for White Star, Princess, I'll trouble you. After all, White Star is still too young."

Neptune nodded and said.

"That's why I called to tell you. Shirahoshi might not be able to take care of herself, so I was considering whether I should go with her. But I was afraid that I would be soft-hearted if I went, so I wanted to ask Lily."

Otohime said with a headache.

"Is that so? Indeed, Shirahoshi's problem is a bit troublesome. Why don't we not go? For the time being, Shirahoshi is still too young. She only needs some basic training now. She doesn't need too advanced training methods. What's more, I remember that compared with other ancient weapons, the Sea King seems to pay more attention to command ability rather than its own combat effectiveness, right?"

Neptune thought for a moment and said.

"I'm not sure about this. Sigh, why don't we let Shirahoshi not go yet? Let's wait at least two years until she's sixteen. Then she'll be able to take care of herself."

In the end, Otohime said that she was a little reluctant to let Shirahoshi go because he was too young.

"Okay, then let those three guys go first. As for Shirahoshi, I will let him practice mermaid jutsu with me to lay the foundation first. No matter what, it's always good to have a good body, hahahahaha!"

Neptune shook off his previous dejection and became full of smiles. He laughed and said, he picked up the trident of Poseidon beside him and stroked it gently.

"Do you think it's appropriate for Shirahoshi to hold my trident?"

Neptune said while looking at Otohime.

"Then I don't know, but I feel that according to Shirahoshi's current growth momentum, your trident may be too small in her hands in two years."

Otohime said while covering her mouth with her hands and laughing softly.

"Hahahaha! Yeah, then let's wait two years until Shirahoshi grows up."

Neptune said, stroking his beard and laughing.

(End of this chapter)