As if to confirm Shirahoshi's words, the sound of clashing metal suddenly came from outside the door.
The crashing sounds were continuous.
"He's here, he's here again."
Shirahoshi's face turned pale, and she buried her head in her chest, her massive body curled up and trembling.
Although the Hard-Shell Tower could block Van der Decken's weapon attacks, it couldn't block out the sound.
Every time she heard these sounds, Shirahoshi was like a frightened little white rabbit, terrified and helpless.
"Hm?!" Reno's gaze suddenly turned cold.
Powerful Observation Haki swept out, instantly locking onto a dilapidated ancient ship in the deep sea.
The piercing sound continued for more than ten minutes before finally stopping.
"Don't be afraid, the sound is gone now," Reno said softly, appearing next to Shirahoshi's massive form.
"Ah!!!"
Shirahoshi let out another scream.
She slowly raised her head, a thin mist of tears appearing in her sapphire-like eyes due to the sudden fright.
"Lord Reno, has the attack outside... stopped?!"
Shirahoshi tentatively released her hands from her ears and asked in a soft, sweet voice.
"It has stopped," Reno said, gently stroking Shirahoshi's cheek to comfort her.
A warm sensation spread, and Shirahoshi's eyes widened as she stared blankly at Reno before her.
"Lord... Lord Reno, you... you..."
The shy Shirahoshi was flustered, her heart pounding.
Reno withdrew his hand and smiled slightly at Shirahoshi, saying, "I'm going to catch the bad guy. Wait for me here obediently."
"Mm."
Shirahoshi nodded instinctively.
The next second, Reno disappeared from the room.
"Huh? Lord Reno?!"
Looking at the empty room, Shirahoshi, who had come back to her senses, looked left and right, timidly calling Reno's name.
In the dark and cold deep sea.
A dilapidated shipwreck sailed aimlessly.
On the moss-covered deck, a four-legged Fishman wearing a small top hat and multiple necklaces excitedly danced a demonic dance:
"Bah ha ha ha ha... Beautiful Princess Shirahoshi, please feel my surging love for you!!!"
"One day, you will accept my confession, and we will have a grand wedding, bah ha ha ha ha."
Lewd laughter echoed across the deck.
"Sigh, the Captain is crazy again. When will this end?!"
"So many years have passed, and the Captain still hasn't given up. He's truly a romantic."
"Princess Shirahoshi is so pitiful, constantly subjected to the Captain's weapon attacks."
"Damn it, why don't you pity us? We're practically exhausted from making all these weapons."
"Who's to say? Neptune's Merman Army uses all our equipment."
"..."
Behind Van der Decken, a group of Fishman subordinates whispered to each other.
"Damn it, what are you still standing around for? Hurry up and bring the weapons over!"
"Princess Shirahoshi hasn't felt my love for a minute!!!"
Van der Decken suddenly turned around and glared at his Fishman subordinates.
The subordinates were startled, shivered involuntarily, and nodded profusely.
"Captain, we'll go right away!"
After responding, the subordinates quickly ran into the warehouse. In groups of a few, they carried large boxes onto the deck.
The boxes were filled with various weapons.
On all the weapons, a vibrant rose was engraved.
Van der Decken opened a box, his gaze burning as he stared at the weapons inside. He casually picked up a giant axe, rubbed his ugly face against the rose, and then hurled it out.
"Bah ha ha ha ha ha, Princess Shirahoshi, my love is coming again. Be sure to catch it well, okay?"
Watching the giant axe turn around in the deep sea and fly away at high speed, a lewd smile appeared on Van der Decken's face.
This was his Target-Target Devil Fruit Ability.
As long as he selected a target, no matter which direction he threw his weapon, it would accurately home in on the target.
His love might be late, but it would never be absent!
Boom!!
Just then, a thunderous roar erupted in the pitch-black deep sea.
Accompanied by a flash of silver-white light, the giant axe exploded with a bang, turning into countless fragments that scattered.
"Who is it? Who is obstructing my love for Princess Shirahoshi? Get out here!!!"
"Damn it!!!"
Van der Decken, who was about to throw all the giant weapons from the box, became furious when he saw this scene.
"It's you, you've been harassing Shirahoshi, haven't you?"
An electric arc flashed, and Reno appeared on the deck without warning.
In his hand, a green demonic sword shone exceptionally brightly.
"Damn it, how dare you ruin my good deed!!!"
Van der Decken glared at Reno, snarling furiously.
"My men, kill this..."
"Noisy!!!"
Reno snorted coldly, and a streak of emerald green sword light, like lightning, swept past Van der Decken's right hand.
A bloody right hand was severed with a thud.
After a brief moment of stunned confusion, in the next instant, intense pain swept through his entire body.
"Ah!!!"
Van der Decken's eyes widened, filled with bloodshot veins. He clutched his right wrist with his left hand, yelling in a facade of ferocity:
"Ah!! My hand!!"
"You actually cut off my connection to Princess Shirahoshi!!!"
Van der Decken's eyes were bloodshot with rage, and a lot of cold sweat dripped from his forehead.
"Captain!!"
"Captain, are you alright?!"
The unexpected scene frightened the Fishman subordinates, who cried out in alarm.
They hadn't even seen when Reno made his move, and Van der Decken's hand was already severed.
The awakened crowd immediately stepped forward, ready to bandage and treat Van der Decken.
"First-aid kit, quickly bring the first-aid kit!!!"
"Damn it, he's bleeding so much!"
"Get out of the way!!!"
The enraged Van der Decken pushed away all his subordinates, staggered to his feet, and glared at Reno with venomous eyes, roaring:
"I'm going to kill you!!!"
Reno's eyes were indifferent, and he swung out another sword light.
"A toad wanting to eat swan meat, with your ghastly appearance, you dare to covet Shirahoshi?!"
The sword energy whistled past, severing Van der Decken's remaining left hand at the root!
Looking at the two bloody hands on the deck, dozens of Fishman subordinates gasped.
It was known that Van der Decken's Target-Target Devil Fruit Ability relied entirely on his hands.
Now that both his hands were severed, not only would he be unable to use his Devil Fruit Ability in the future, but due to the side effects, he would completely become a useless Fishman.
"Kill this bastard, avenge the Captain!!!"
After the initial shock, the Fishman Pirates were enraged. They grabbed weapons from the boxes and attacked Reno fearlessly.
Boom boom boom —!
Boom boom boom —!
Suddenly, on the moss-covered deck, a silver-white lightning net suddenly unfolded.
Ah!!
Ah!!
For a time, screams mixed with sounds of violent thrashing rose and fell.
Van der Decken twitched, enduring the pain and roaring:
"Human, no matter who you are, you will die today!!! Sea God, come out!!!"
The roar spread rapidly along the current.
Suddenly, an incredibly ugly giant Fishman revealed his form in the darkness.
His size was no less than the Sea Monster Kraken that Reno had seen.
Mekinu, nicknamed 'Big Baldy'.
A Fishman of the Redfin Dory Fish-Man Race.
He was also a member of the Flying Pirate Crew.
Mekinu looked down at the deck and said in a booming voice, "Captain, is this human the one who hurt you?!"
His childlike voice was completely incongruous with his size and appearance.
"It's this hateful bastard! Kill him for me!!!"
"How dare he hurt the Captain? Unforgivable!!!"
Mekinu roared, swung his giant fist, and slammed it towards Reno on the deck.
A powerful and heavy punch came head-on, the force of the punch stirring up a sea current storm that whistled incessantly.
"An ant trying to shake a tree, overestimating himself."
Reno snorted coldly, and likewise threw a punch.
A surging shockwave erupted.
Boom!
The terrifying power easily pierced through Mekinu's fist, surged into his body, and mercilessly destroyed his internal organs.
"Ah!!"
Amidst an indescribable shriek, Mekinu's eyes rolled back, and his giant body lost all strength, plummeting into the deeper sea.
"H-how is this possible?!"
The intensely shocking sight dispelled some of the pain.
Van der Decken stared at the scene before him in disbelief.
One punch—the human in front of him had taken down the several-thousand-meter-tall Mekinu with just one punch?!
"Impossible, no…"
Bang!!
A flying kick struck the back of his head, causing Van der Decken to shiver violently before collapsing into a pool of blood.
Clang!
Reno sheathed his sword, pulled out a cloud chain, attached it to Van der Decken's corpse, and vanished.
"The Captain, the Captain is dead!!"
"Who exactly is that human? Even Mekinu was no match for him!!"
"Damn it, we're no match for him, let's get out of here!"
The terrified pirate subordinates hastily maneuvered their damaged ship, preparing to sail away from this sea area.
Suddenly.
Streaks of silver-white light rapidly expanded in their pupils.
Inside Ryugu Palace, there was an atmosphere of joyous laughter.
Over a dozen of The girls were thoroughly enjoying the unique delicacies of Fish-Man Island, chatting occasionally, their beautiful eyes sparkling with wonder.
Especially the desserts here; they were truly exceptional.
The youngest, Bonney, completely disregarded her image as a lady, devouring everything in a flurry.
This sight astonished the mermaid attendants.
Nami, Vivi, and a few others had already left the main hall to go sightseeing.
Having finally arrived at Fish-Man Island, it was natural to experience its local customs and culture.
Doll and Kalifa's battle had just concluded.
Perospero's body had already been properly handled by the merman soldiers.
King Neptune was distractedly conversing with Robin, all topics revolving around the poneglyph.
Just as everyone was busy with their current affairs, suddenly.
With a dull thud, a figure crashed heavily to the ground.
Neptune and The girls were all startled.
"Ho… Van der Decken?!!"
Neptune abruptly stood up, his eyes wide with astonishment.
When The girls saw Reno, they immediately lowered their guard, glanced at the unsightly Van der Decken, and continued to enjoy the delicacies before them.
"It really is Van der Decken!"
The First Prince, Fukaboshi, stood up and walked over, his face filled with surprise after seeing Van der Decken's miserable state.
The guy they had been pursuing for eight years without catching him.
In such a short time, Reno had taken him down?!
"That's great! With Van der Decken dead, Shirahoshi will finally be free."
Looking at Van der Decken's corpse, the Second Prince, Fukaboshi, spoke with delight.
Thinking of his sister finally being able to escape that turtle shell, his mood brightened considerably.
"Reno, thank you so much this time."
Neptune stopped his conversation with Robin and cast a grateful look at Reno.
His daughter could finally live under the sun.
If the citizens knew the news of Van der Decken's death, they would surely be very happy too.
"Lord Reno, thank you for your help."
The two ministers on either side stood up one after another and bowed deeply to Reno.
"Don't worry about it, I also have conditions. I'll go bring Shirahoshi over now."
"You all clean up the scene, don't scare Shirahoshi."
After a couple of reminders, Reno disappeared again.
"Quick, quick, quickly deal with the body," Neptune exclaimed excitedly, shouting immediately.
Princes Fukaboshi and Fukaboshi personally stepped forward, throwing Van der Decken out like trash.
Several merman soldiers quickly dragged him away.
Inside the Hard-Shell Tower.
Shirahoshi waited anxiously.
"Mekaro, Lord Reno won't be in trouble, will he?"
Mekaro, wearing a red prisoner's tag, had eyes filled with confusion.
Sensing Shirahoshi's unease, it swam to her side and gently rubbed its body against her arm, offering comfort.
"I hope Lord Reno isn't in trouble, otherwise, I will…"
"Will what?!"
Before Shirahoshi could finish her sentence, Reno's voice rang out without warning.
"Ah!"
Shirahoshi shrieked in fright.
Mekaro continuously chattered its teeth, baring them as it looked in the direction of the voice.
When it saw it was Reno, it quickly closed its mouth again, shrinking into a corner somewhat fearfully.
"Lord Reno, it's truly wonderful that you're alright!"
Shirahoshi spoke with delight, moving closer to Reno, cautiously examining the small figure before her.
"Fortunately, Lord Reno wasn't injured."
After a careful inspection, Shirahoshi breathed a sigh of relief.
What a kind and innocent little girl.
Reno was touched, yet also mused inwardly.
"Shirahoshi, you just said, if something happened to me, what would you do?" Reno leaned closer, looking at Shirahoshi with a mischievous smile.
Suddenly, a unique fragrance filled his nostrils. Reno sniffed, then looked down below.
Pure white.
So fragrant.
"Lord Reno, I… the distance is a bit too close."
Shirahoshi blushed shyly, her voice becoming incoherent.
But she didn't retreat.
"Tell me, if something happened to me, what would you do?"
Reno, with an attitude of wanting to get to the bottom of it, continued to press.
"If something happened to Lord Reno, I… I would be very sad."
Shirahoshi lowered her head slightly, her voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz.
Gulp.
Glancing at the violently undulating surge, Reno subconsciously swallowed.
Stop, no more teasing!
"Ahem," Reno cleared his throat, calming himself down, and said softly, "Shirahoshi, the bad guy has been chased away by me. I'll take you out for a walk."
"Really? Has Van der Decken really been defeated by Lord Reno?"
Shirahoshi's soft voice was filled with surprise, yet also carried a hint of uncertainty.
"You don't believe me?" Reno deliberately put on a stern face.
"No… no, I believe Lord Reno."
Shirahoshi frantically waved her hands, afraid of making Reno angry.
"It's true, Van der Decken won't harm you anymore. Your father and brothers are waiting for you in the main hall; don't keep them waiting," Reno's face curved into a smile again, afraid of scaring the beautiful mermaid princess.
"Okay, I'll go out with Lord Reno."
"Mekaro."
Shirahoshi nodded and waved to Mekaro in the corner.
Hearing Shirahoshi's call, Mekaro swam over joyfully.
"It's too cold outside, put on some clothes first." Reno took out clothes of Shirahoshi's size, which he had already prepared from the warehouse, and handed them over.
At this moment, Shirahoshi was only wearing a pink bra on her upper body and a pink fishtail on her lower body.
His woman was not for just anyone to see.
Shirahoshi, without suspicion, was touched in her heart and quickly put on the clothes Reno handed her.
"Let's go." Seeing Shirahoshi was thoroughly wrapped up, Reno nodded with satisfaction.
He walked to the door and pushed open the heavy iron gate.
The gap grew wider and wider, and sunlight streamed in unimpeded.
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The heavy gate was opened, and sunlight streamed in unimpeded.
Shirahoshi nervously swallowed, cautiously surveying her surroundings.
In the past, she had also harbored a hopeful thought of going out, but soon, all sorts of weapons came at her fiercely.
This incident left a considerable shadow on her young heart.
Since then, she never dared to step out of the Hard-Shell Tower again.
"Lord Reno," Shirahoshi suddenly called out, her soft voice tinged with fear.
Reno turned and cast an encouraging look at Shirahoshi, "It's alright."
"Mm, I believe Lord Reno." Shirahoshi nodded heavily, her gaze gradually becoming firm.
"Mekaro, let's go."
Calling out to Mekaro, Shirahoshi finally swam out of the gate that resembled a boundary.
Ryugu Palace.
Under the command of King Neptune, the scene was quickly cleaned up, and the mermaid attendants brought out platters of exquisite delicacies.
Amidst everyone's eager anticipation, Reno entered with Shirahoshi.
"Wow, is she the legendary Princess Shirahoshi? She's so beautiful!"
"She's too beautiful, isn't she?!"
"So cute!!"
"…"
When Robin, Doll, and the others first saw Shirahoshi, their throats involuntarily constricted.
Envious gazes shifted with Shirahoshi's every step.
Even the incomparably beautiful Hancock was momentarily lost in a daze.
"So many unfamiliar older sisters..." Being stared at by Hancock and the others, Shirahoshi suddenly became nervous, subconsciously leaning closer to Reynold and whispering, "Lord Reynold, are all these older sisters your companions?!"
Reynold nodded, "That's right, they are all my crew members."
"Shirahoshi."
"Shirahoshi, come quickly."
Neptune and the three princes abruptly stood up, waving to Shirahoshi.
"Father, brothers."
Shirahoshi responded and quickly swam over.
Looking at his daughter before him, Neptune's old tears flowed freely.
Shirahoshi was clearly the Princess of Fish-Man Island, yet she hadn't visited this grand hall in eight whole years.
"Father, what Lord Reynold said is true; I won't have to live in the Hard-Shell Tower anymore."
Shirahoshi sobbed softly, as she had truly not had any weapons fly at her on the way here.
"Shirahoshi, Van der Decken has been killed by Lord Reynold; you are free."
Fukaboshi cried tears of joy, his voice choked.
"Lord Reynold," Shirahoshi looked at Reynold and called out weakly.
"Why are you crying? Van der Decken's death is something to be happy about," Reynold said with a smile, comforting her.
"Come, Shirahoshi, sit down first." Neptune wiped away his tears and gestured to Shirahoshi.
Shirahoshi obediently sat beside Neptune, and everyone else took their seats.
At Neptune's silent cue, Shirahoshi picked up a glass of juice, looked at Reynold, and softly said, "Lo-Lord Reynold, thank you for saving me. I... I toast you."
Shirahoshi looked at Reynold somewhat nervously, her gaze darting away, her voice like a mosquito's buzz by the end.
She had been cooped up in the Hard-Shell Tower for eight whole years.
Suddenly speaking in such a grand setting, in front of so many strangers, Shirahoshi was momentarily at a loss.
"Princess Shirahoshi is so cute!"
"I really want to pinch her cheeks!"
The girls cupped their faces, their eyes filled with Shirahoshi's shy and timid appearance.
"Don't be nervous. You need to learn to be a little braver in the future, understand?"
Reynold raised his drinking bowl, clinking it against the glass in Shirahoshi's hand.
A crisp chime followed.
"Lord Reynold, I... I will try my best."
Shirahoshi bit her lower lip lightly and nodded seriously.
"I believe you can do it," Reynold responded with a nod.
Shirahoshi was stunned.
Was she acknowledged by Lord Reynold?!
"Yes."
Shirahoshi smiled faintly, her eyes curving into crescent moons.
That peerless face, so delicate it stirred pity, left The girls utterly mesmerized.
Neptune, Fukaboshi, Fukaboshi, and the many ministers present all showed relieved smiles.
They hadn't seen Shirahoshi this happy in a long time.
The banquet officially began.
At Neptune's signal, Musicians, performers, and dancers appeared one after another, beginning their performances and dances.
Bright lights illuminated every corner of the hall.
For a time, a joyful atmosphere enveloped the entire palace.
After eating and drinking their fill, Reynold slowly stood up and said to everyone, "You all continue; I'm taking Shirahoshi and Robin to the Sea Forest."
Neptune naturally had no objections and agreed with a smile.
Not to mention that Van der Decken was already dead, with Reynold's strength, no one on the entire Fish-Man Island was his match.
Protecting Shirahoshi was more than enough.
Shirahoshi and Robin stood up simultaneously, following Reynold out of the grand hall.
After watching the three leave, everyone continued to clink glasses and began a new round of lively conversation.
Sea Forest.
It is an underwater forest located northeast of Fish-Man District, also known as the "Ship Graveyard."
This is where Shirahoshi's mother, Queen Otohime, was buried.
In addition, a poneglyph also exists here.
In fact, Fish-Man Island once had two poneglyphs.
One of them was Joy Boy's apology letter to the mermaid princess of the D. Clan.
The other was a Red Road poneglyph, one of the four.
But for some unknown reason, that Red Road poneglyph disappeared with the passage of time.
Perhaps it was lost, or perhaps it was deliberately hidden by someone.
"Mother, I'm so sorry for not coming to see you for so many years."
"I have happy news to tell you: Lord Reynold helped me defeat the bad guys, and I won't have to live in the Hard-Shell Tower anymore."
"With Lord Reynold here, Shirahoshi won't be bullied by any bad people again."
"Mother, I really, truly miss you."
Shirahoshi sat with her fish tail coiled, in front of Queen Otohime's grave, her fingers clasped in front of her, and pearl-like tears streamed down her face.
Reynold, standing nearby, looked at the crying Shirahoshi with a hint of heartache.
She carried too heavy a burden.
Eight years ago, the shark Camie witnessed Queen Otohime's assassination by Hody Jones and told Shirahoshi about it.
But Shirahoshi, to honor Queen Otohime's last words, "Do not hate your opponents," never told Neptune and her three brothers the truth.
Instead, she chose to bear everything silently by herself.
Shirahoshi's kindness was truly moving.
"Captain."
As if sensing Reynold's unusual emotions, Robin couldn't help but take his arm.
"I'm fine." Reynold smiled slightly at Robin.
"Lord Reynold, let's go."
After pouring out all her heart's burdens, Shirahoshi wiped away her tears, composed herself, and swam over to Reynold.
Without restraints, she could now come here anytime to confide in her mother.
"Shirahoshi, let's go with Robin to find the poneglyph first, and then I'll give you a gift."
"Okay."
Shirahoshi nodded obediently, while secretly anticipating what the gift Reynold spoke of would be.
In the center of the Sea Forest.
Reynold successfully found the poneglyph.
"Joy Boy."
Robin's fingers lightly traced the ancient script on the stone tablet, murmuring softly.
It clearly recorded Joy Boy's apology letter.
Robin meticulously deciphered every character.
Shirahoshi and Reynold stood quietly to the side, patiently waiting.
At the same time.
Nami and her group, tired from shopping, arrived at a cafe.
Mermaid Cafe.
The owner, Shyarly, was a great white shark Fishman.
Compared to being a cafe owner, her most famous identity was that of a fortune teller.
Rumor had it that her prophecies were 100% accurate, earning her the respectful title of Madame Shyarly.
In this regard, she was much more capable than a certain individual who only played with tarot cards.
"I've already heard about Arlong's situation."
The voluptuous mermaid Shyarly's eyes gradually dimmed when Arlong was mentioned.
She and Arlong were half-siblings.
She just never expected that after Arlong left the Sun Pirates, he would actually settle in the East Blue, lording over others.
When Nami learned of Arlong and Shyarly's relationship, she was equally astonished.
Her reason for coming here was naturally Reynold's instruction.
She just didn't expect that Shyarly and Arlong actually had such a connection.
"I'm truly sorry. Arlong harbored great hostility towards humans, which is why he did such outrageous things."
Shyarly looked at Nami with a slight apology.
"Don't worry about it; it's in the past, and Arlong received his deserved punishment."
Nami smiled faintly, expressing her release.
When a person dies, it's like a lamp going out.
Past grievances, with Arlong's death, all vanished into thin air.
She was a person who clearly distinguished between gratitude and resentment, so she naturally wouldn't vent her anger on Shyarly.
"Madame Shyarly, I heard your fortune-telling skills are amazing. Could you tell my fortune?"
Nami suddenly changed the subject, smiling slyly.
"No need to be so polite, just call me Shyarly."
Nami's magnanimity filled Shyarly with goodwill towards her.
"Those are just others' praises. If you have something you'd like me to tell your fortune about, I can help."
"I want to know..." As if she thought of something, Nami suddenly pouted and mumbled, "Can you tell me how many women Reynold will have in his life? And also, who are they?"
Upon hearing this, Tashigi, Vivi, and others who were sipping coffee nearby, their eyes lit up.
Their gazes collectively turned to Shyarly.
Clearly, they were also very eager for the answer to this question.
"This... alright." Shyarly was momentarily stunned, then nodded.
She had naturally heard rumors of Reynold's philandering nature.
He never tired of acquiring women.
Everywhere he went, a beautiful woman would fall into his hands.
Nami asking about such a thing didn't surprise her.
Under the expectant gazes of the women, Shyarly began her divination.
One second.
Two seconds.
A minute passed.
Nami and the others stared intently at Shyarly.
For them, the short two minutes felt like years.
When Shyarly finished her divination, a very unnatural expression suddenly appeared on her face.
"Shyarly, what's wrong? Did the divination not yield a result?"
Nami asked, looking at Shyarly, who was frozen in place.
Tashigi and the others were equally puzzled.
Could it be that her reputation was undeserved?!
The divination failed?
Princess Vivi, with her keen mind, seemed to sense something and tentatively asked, "Sister Shyarly, among those people you divined, it couldn't be... it couldn't be you, could it?!"
Boom!!!
A single sentence stirred up a thousand waves.
Nami, Tashigi, Nojiko, and the others all widened their eyes, looking at Shyarly with stunned expressions.
It couldn't be such a coincidence, could it?!
Shyarly slowly regained her composure, nodded helplessly, her heart filled with bitterness.
What was this?!
While divining, she divined herself into the outcome?!
The rumors were indeed true.
Reno's lecherous nature was no exaggeration.
In her divination results, Reno's harem consisted of over fifty people.
Even she was one of them.
"Is this my fate?!"
Shyarly murmured in a daze, lost in thought.
What she had just said to Nami was merely self-deprecation.
Shyarly had never doubted her divination skills.
At least, so far, her success rate was 100%.
Moreover, Nami's question was very ordinary.
Receiving an affirmative answer, Nami pouted and grumbled, "That hateful Reno, no wonder he specifically sent me here."
Vivi, Tashigi, and the others covered their mouths and snickered.
It turned out that Reno wasn't just eyeing Princess Shirahoshi.
Even the famous Madam Shyarly was on his list.
After silently cursing Reno countless times, Nami looked at the conflicted Shyarly and said, "What are your thoughts?"
Shyarly opened her mouth, but before she could speak, Nami added,
"Shyarly, I must warn you first. Among the women Reno has set his sights on, not a single one has managed to escape so far. If he is truly determined to recruit you into his Pirate Crew, then you... you should prepare yourself mentally."
Shyarly's words were directly choked back, and she swept an uncertain gaze towards Vivi, Tashigi, and the others.
The women remained silent, all smiling and nodding, the answer self-evident.
Reno's methods for dealing with women were as authoritative as Shyarly's divination skills.
"Alas," Shyarly sighed helplessly. It seemed she truly couldn't escape this time.
"Sister Shyarly, you... you're not really going to join the Reno Pirates, are you?!"
Beside her, Camie, the always silent shop assistant, tentatively asked.
It was just a divination result; there was no need to take it so seriously, right?!
The way she looked at Shyarly, it felt as if Shyarly had resigned herself to fate.
Shyarly looked at Camie meaningfully, hesitated for a moment, then sighed softly:
"Camie, in my divination results, among Reno's women, there's... there's also you."
"What?!" Camie exclaimed, instantly freezing in place.
Nami:???
Vivi:???
Tashigi:???
. (Good job, King Nuo)
At the same time, at the location of the New Fishman Pirate Crew.
"Reno, why are you attacking us!!"
"Damn it, we've never provoked you!!"
"Everyone, be careful, this guy means trouble!"
"We are no match for Reno, hurry up and ke—!!"
"..."
Roars of fear and anger echoed through the deep sea.
Reno expressionlessly watched the ferocious Fishmen continuously pouring out of Noah's Ark.
After Robin finished deciphering the poneglyph, Reno had her take Shirahoshi back to Ryugu Palace first.
He, on the other hand, came here to eliminate these inhumane beasts.
The gift he promised Shirahoshi was, naturally, Hody Jones, the culprit behind Queen Otohime's murder.
Soon, one by one, Fishmen who had taken the energy steroid had red eyes and surrounded Reno like wild beasts.
"Jahahahahaha, Reno, I've heard of your great name for a long time, but I've already taken the energy steroid, so I'm not afraid of you!"
Hody Jones, the white-haired Great White Shark Fishman, led the charge.
He brought several cadres of the New Fishman Pirate Crew and a total of 100,000 Fishmen, surrounding Reno hundreds of times over.
"Hahahaha, Reno, facing our numerical disparity of 100,000, how will you respond?!"
From the shadows, the mocking laughter of the Wobbegong Fishman Zeo rang out.
"Muhehehe... Reno, daring to cause trouble for our New Fishman Pirate Crew, I think you're tired of living!"
Ikaros Much, the Giant Squid Fishman, held eight red-tasseled spears, pointing them at Reno from afar, full of fighting spirit.
"Hahahaha... Reno, as long as we kill you, our New Fishman Pirate Crew will surely become famous across the seas!"
The short-statured Daruma, the Cookiecutter Shark Fishman, excitedly licked his lips.
"Kill Reno!"
Under the instigation of the Captain and the cadres, 100,000 Fishmen brandished their weapons and shouted in unison, their voices rising in waves.
Reno looked at them with an expression as if they were idiots.
This energy steroid was truly not a good thing; it easily made people lose their minds.
"Wide Area: Divine Punishment!!!"
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