One Piece: The user of the Nen-Nen Fruit, who overturned the sea.

Neptune didn't even care about anything else and turned to rush out.

But after taking just one step, he suddenly stopped and looked at Roy.

"Captain Roy, I..."

Roy waved his hand.

"Go quickly."

"Don't worry about us."

Neptune nodded gratefully and, with the three princes, hurried out of the banquet hall.

Roy stood up.

"Let's go take a look."

Lafayette and his two companions quickly followed.

……

The group walked through the corridors of the Dragon Palace and arrived at Queen Otohime's bedroom.

A large crowd had already gathered outside the palace.

There were maids, guards, and imperial physicians, all of whom looked tense.

Neptune paced anxiously outside the door, wringing his hands incessantly.

The three princes were equally nervous, staring intently at the tightly closed door.

Roy stood not far away, quietly watching this scene.

His Observation Haki always enveloped the entire Ryugu Castle and the surrounding sea.

The sea kings were becoming increasingly agitated.

They swam faster and faster, getting closer and closer to each other, as if they were anticipating something.

Just then—

A baby's cry came from inside the palace!

"Wow--!!!"

The cry was clear and loud, penetrating the door and spreading throughout the entire Dragon Palace!

Neptune jolted and lunged toward the door!

"Otohime! Otohime!"

The door opened, and a maid carrying a swaddled baby came out.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! The Princess Consort has given birth to a little princess!"

Neptune took the swaddling clothes, looked at the tiny baby inside, and his eyes instantly welled up with tears.

"Good boy...good boy..."

The three princes also gathered around, looking at the newborn little girl with eyes full of curiosity and affection.

Just then—

According to Roy's Observation Haki, the sea kings began to slowly retreat.

They no longer stirred or gathered, but quietly turned around and swam away in all directions.

It was as if they had accomplished some kind of mission.

Roy gazed at the colossal creatures receding into the distance, muttering to himself.

"interesting……"

"How did these sea kings know that a sea king was about to be born?"

"Could there really be some kind of prophecy, or destiny...?"

Roy's gaze fell on the baby in Neptune's arms.

White Star.

Neptune.

One of the three ancient weapons.

At this moment, he was just a newborn baby, tiny and soft, crying with his eyes closed.

A complex emotion flickered in Roy's eyes.

After Luffy was born, Shirahoshi, the Sea King, was also born in this era.

These two will become the Pirate King in the future, and the Ancient Weapon capable of destroying the world.

Fate is truly wondrous.

Neptune, carrying Shirahoshi, walked up to Roy.

"Captain Roy, this is my youngest daughter..."

He paused.

"It hasn't been named yet, what do you think..."

Roy smiled slightly.

"Let's call him Shirahoshi."

"Shirahoshi...that's a very nice name."

Neptune nodded.

"Okay! Let's call him Shirahoshi!"

He looked down at the baby in his arms.

"Shirahoshi...Shirahoshi...My little princess, her name will be Shirahoshi..."

Roy watched this scene and sighed inwardly.

White Star...

The gentle and timid mermaid princess in the original story, whose fate was full of twists and turns.

Because he possesses the power to control sea kings, he is coveted by countless people.

Because of her stunning beauty, she was pursued by King von der Decken IX for ten years.

Because of the death of her mother, Queen Otohime, she secluded herself in the hard-shelled tower for ten whole years.

And now, she has just been born.

Everything is still in time.

Roy took a deep breath and looked away.

He turned and walked out of the palace.

Lafayette and his two companions quickly followed.

"captain?"

Lafayette asked in a low voice,

"What's wrong?"

Roy shook his head.

"It's nothing."

"I just... thought of some things."

He paused.

"Let's go back and continue drinking."

……

That night, Roy and his party stayed at the Dragon Palace.

The next morning, Neptune came to see him off in person.

"Captain Roy, did you sleep well last night?"

Roy nodded.

"very good."

Thank you for your hospitality.

Neptune laughed.

"Not at all, it's only right."

He paused.

"By the way, Captain Roy, about hoisting the flag..."

Roy said,

"I've already had Tezzolo contact Morgans."

"We expect to hear back soon."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the Den Den Mushi in Roy's arms rang.

Blub Blub... Blub Blub...

Roy answered the phone.

"Tezzolo?"

Tesoro's voice came from the other end.

"Boss! It's done!"

"Morgans was absolutely thrilled when he heard the news!"

"The front-page headline was published first thing this morning!"

"Now, the whole world knows that Fishman Island is under the protection of our Beehive Island!"

Roy's lips curled into a smile.

"very good."

After hanging up the phone, he looked at Neptune.

"nailed it."

"From today onwards, Fishman Island is officially under the protection of Beehive Island."

Neptune bowed deeply in excitement.

"Thank you, Captain Roy!"

Roy waved his hand.

"Alright, we should go now."

"Next, I will send some soldiers to help you garrison Fishman Island and cleanse those pirates and human traffickers."

"This should help alleviate the situation on Fishman Island."

Roy turned to leave, but after taking two steps, he suddenly stopped.

Neptune sensed something was wrong and stepped forward, carrying Shirahoshi.

"Captain Roy? Is there anything else?"

"Neptune, there's something I'd like to ask you."

Neptune quickly said,

"Captain Roy, please speak! I will do everything in my power to help!"

Roy nodded.

"Please try to find out more information about 'lanternfish' for me."

Neptune was taken aback.

"A lanternfish?"

He frowned and pondered for a moment.

"Captain Roy is talking about... those bioluminescent fish that live in the deep sea?"

"That kind of fish is quite common near Fishman Island. If you need some, I can have someone catch a few."

Roy shook his head.

"No, it's not an ordinary lanternfish."

Roy's eyes deepened.

"What I'm looking for is a special kind of sea king lanternfish."

"It swallowed up a country two hundred years ago."

"This lanternfish sea king should be somewhere in the New World. It's perfect for the fish-men to find them."

Upon hearing this, Neptune's smile instantly froze.

"A sea king that swallowed an entire country...?"

"Captain Roy, are you sure such a thing... exists?"

Roy nodded. "It does exist."

"Two hundred years ago, this country, along with the island it was located on, disappeared from the sea overnight and became a legend."

Neptune gasped.

As the king of Fishman Island, he had naturally heard of this legend.

However, he always thought it was just a fictional story used to scare disobedient children.

did not expect……

"Captain Roy, what brings you here for this lanternfish?"

Roy smiled faintly.

"This lanternfish has what I want inside it."

Neptune paused for a moment, then nodded solemnly.

"Understood."

"I will use the entire intelligence network of Fishman Island to help you find clues about this lanternfish."

"In addition, I will instruct the residents of Fishman Island to be extra vigilant."

Roy nodded slightly. "Thank you."

"If you have any news, you can contact Tezzolo directly."

Neptune nodded repeatedly, "Definitely! Definitely!"