"Because I see the demeanor of a strong person and a king in you, just like my other crew members. And I need a Merfolk like you, one who meets my requirements—young and beautiful, isn't that right?"
Luna was not speaking carelessly; after all, the person-seeking staff, equipped with the guiding light, had directed her specifically to seek out the Merfolk standing before her.
Therefore, there was no doubt that her talent was absolutely correct and completely sound.
And she wasn't boasting; she was confident she could nurture any crew member she took on, especially the core members, into kings and strong individuals.
Upon hearing this reason, the blue-haired Merfolk immediately fell silent where she stood. To be precise, she was still inside the iron cage, even though Luna had opened it quite some time ago and she still hadn't emerged.
Actually, the Merfolk Clan can move around on land, either by sliding like snakes, or by using their tail fins like a pair of legs to walk, or by performing simple jumps.
Male Merfolk can never transform their tails into legs and walk on land, but female Merfolk can do so once they reach the age of 30 or older.
They can freely move between land and sea, transforming between legs and tails at will.
Although Luna planned to first give the beautiful Merfolk before her an item to enhance her strength, and then check her status panel data.
However, Luna could still tell that the Merfolk in front of her was likely no older than 20.
Nevertheless, based on the above, even though she did not yet possess the ability to transform her tail into legs.
She still had the ability to move around outside, yet she was currently frozen in place.
This was because she never expected to genuinely encounter such a stroke of luck—a windfall, or perhaps a 'heaven-sent king crab.'
Could she truly have the potential to become a core member of the Pink Hat Pirates, just when she thought she was destined to be a plaything in the darkness for the rest of her life?
Suddenly, such a ticket was delivered right in front of her, and by the Captain herself, Luna, extending a personal invitation.
"But speaking of which, could you tell me your story? What happened before you became a slave, and how exactly did you become one?"
Luna seemed to have suddenly thought of something, and asked with curiosity. She recalled that the person-seeking staff, which possessed the guiding light, not only helped her find people whose talents satisfied her, but also whose past and mindset were highly compatible with her own.
Therefore, Luna genuinely wanted to hear the story of this beautiful Merfolk, and up until now, she hadn't even asked her name.
The Merfolk immediately fell silent upon hearing this, then she took a deep breath and began to speak.
"My name is Myuu. I am a Bluefin Merfolk." Myuu introduced herself, telling Luna her name.
"Bluefin Merfolk?" Luna repeated the words with a hint of confusion.
"Just as the Fish-Man Tribe has different races—Knight of the Sea Jinbe is a Whale Shark Fish-Man, and Tiger, the former great hero of Fish-Man Island, was a Sea Bream Fish-Man."
"Our Merfolk Clan is also divided this way. For example, our King Neptune is a Coelacanth Merfolk, and the former Otohime was a Goldfish Merfolk."
"I am a Bluefin Tuna Merfolk, or Bluefin Merfolk for short." Myuu kindly explained, wearing a sweet and lovely smile, as if she felt proud of her identity.
But soon, she grew disheartened.
"About two weeks ago, I was playing with some of my sisters in the coral reef near Fish-Man Road. We were playing hide-and-seek, but the place I hid was too far and too deep. I got sleepy then, so I took a nap. When I woke up, it was already dark. My sisters seemed to have left, probably assuming I had already returned home."
"But after dark, I got lost and disoriented in the sea. I accidentally disturbed a Crab Sea Kings, and it chased me all the way up to the surface. That Crab Sea Kings pursued me across the sea for a very long time."
"Just as that crab was about to extend its large claw to grab me, cannon fire suddenly erupted. The large crab was instantly killed by a single shot, half its head blown off, and it sank into the sea covered in gunpowder smoke."
"I originally thought I was saved, but I didn't expect it to be a Slave Trader ship. When I approached them to thank them, they immediately cast a net and captured me. They said I was beautiful. Some of them even touched my hair and tail. I was terrified and scared stiff at the time."
"One of them said I could fetch a good price. Then I was sold here. The people here fed me well and treated me nicely. Before they locked me in the iron cage, they even dressed me up specifically. They all said I could sell for a high price, and then you know the rest."
Myuu recounted her experience immediately, filled with helplessness and bitter laughter, and she nearly cried. Primarily, her experiences over the past few days had been truly painful, making her realize the darkness of the outside world, just as the elders had warned.
Merfolk, especially beautiful female Merfolk like them, were viewed by many with appreciation for their beauty, but mostly with greed. In their eyes, Merfolk were nothing more than wealth and value.
Having gone through this bloody lesson, she would absolutely not make such a mistake again, nor would she be as naive as before. At the same time, the moment Luna completely rescued her and invited her, a fundamental transformation occurred in her heart.
Didn't the Pink Hat Pirates' kill list include Slave Traders and merchants? By joining the Pink Hat Pirates and becoming a core member, she would definitely become stronger. She would definitely become the strong person and king that Luna spoke of.
Since that was the case, she had a new goal: she wanted to kill every single Slave Trader in the future, especially those who preyed on Merfolk. Those bastards all deserved to die.
Luna sensed the killing intent, fighting spirit, and towering rage emanating from Myuu.
She was momentarily stunned, but quickly realized the truth, and a slight smile immediately curved her lips.
This truly was the most suitable companion for her—this was her crew! All you Slave Traders out there, my Pink Hat Pirates will be waiting for you in the future. Myuu, who stands before you, will draw the Trident of Rage against you. Prepare to be submerged in the ocean, and prepare to face the wrath of the Merfolk.
"Since that is the case, welcome aboard."
Meanwhile, on the other side, the Celestial Dragon Saint Victorla had also been killed by Luna's clone.
The real Luna quickly learned of this, but at the same time, she immediately had her clone speak to the two Celestial Dragon bodyguards, who were horrified and incredulous.
"I'm going to find a restaurant and eat a meal. Tell your masters that after I finish this meal, I will definitely ascend to Mary Geoise today and slaughter the Celestial Dragons en masse. If you think you can stop me, then by all means, try."
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