After retiring from the Navy, I became a doting husband.

"Thump, thump, thump..."

The last cannon fodder fell on Martin's path. The high platform was right in front of him, and a group of fishmen with bloodshot eyes stood silently below it.

Several more mermen emerged from behind.

Seeing Martin so calm and using such bizarre methods.

Doss encouraged himself, saying, "I didn't expect so many people couldn't stop you. But we didn't have much hope for them either. We just wanted to wear you down."

"Really? Show us what you've got!" Martin said dismissively.

"Kill them right now!" Doss shouted.

Upon hearing Doss's words, the fishmen who had been standing still suddenly sprang into action, raised their weapons, and charged towards Martin and his companions.

Martin noticed that the fishmen were taking the training seriously, obeying orders and showing no fear of death, which showed they were well-trained.

Martin immediately realized the problem as soon as he engaged the group of fishmen. All of them had taken a potent drug, so none of them were afraid of death, and their physical recovery was terrifying. No matter how badly they were injured, as long as they didn't die, they would immediately get up and continue attacking.

"Let's go too! Remember the captain's words: whoever kills the most humans will be the new captain."

Doss then addressed the other cadres.

"I will definitely be the new captain. I am a nobleman from Fishman Street."

As he spoke, Jeo rushed out first. He took a look at a human who looked weak. As the saying goes, the first to strike wins and the last to strike loses. The captain only said whoever killed the most people, not that he wanted to kill the strongest one.

Seeing Jeo charge out, the other fish-man executives couldn't wait any longer and rushed towards their chosen opponents.

"Die, human!"

With a shout, Jeo slashed at Martin. Due to the characteristics of his fish species, he could blend his body color into the surrounding environment, making him the most suitable person to be an assassin.

Seeing so many fishmen rushing up, it seemed that his Conqueror's Haki was not enough to intimidate them.

Martin slowly pressed down on the hilt of his sword: "Rebound Slash!"

A massive sword light flashed, and all the ferocious fish-man pirates were cleaved in two by the scythe-like flying slash.

The scene was cleared in an instant, leaving blood and flesh everywhere.

This guy is... this strong?

Hody Jones gave up his illusions; even with the poison, his men were still no match for this human.

Moreover, this human hadn't used any force when fighting me before.

Is this one of the so-called Five Emperors of Humanity?

No, this guy is a butcher!

"Princess Shirahoshi, do you want to know who killed your mother?"

Hody Jones suddenly shouted at White Star in the distance.

Upon hearing Hody Jones's shout, Bai Xing shook her head and said, "I don't want to know who killed my mother. I promised her that I wouldn't hold a grudge against the murderer."

Hody Jones was stunned by what Shirahoshi said. He thought Shirahoshi would be eager to know who the murderer was, but that wasn't how the script was supposed to go.

Chapter 199 The Liberation of Fishman Island

"How could you do this? You don't even care who killed your mother. Let me tell you, I killed your mother! I, Hody Jones! The captain of the New Fishman Pirates killed her. That woman actually wanted fishmen and humans to coexist peacefully, it was unforgivable, so I shot her dead with a gun, hahahaha!"

Hody Jones burst into laughter after he finished speaking.

After Hody Jones finished speaking, all the fishmen in Jilongcowd Square were stunned. They remembered that when Queen Otohime of the fishmen had just died, it was this same fishman named Hody Jones who testified that humans had killed the queen. How could it be that in just a short time, it had become that you yourself killed the queen?

Neptune, who was kneeling beside Hody Jones, was so excited by what he heard that he tried to stand up, but he tripped and fell on the platform. His whole body was bound with ropes.

"Why, why did you kill Otohime? Wouldn't it be better for fish-men and humans to live in peace?"

"How ridiculous! Why should humans coexist peacefully with the noble fish-men? They are only fit to be the fish-men's slaves, hahahaha!"

"Hoddie Jones said with a loud laugh."

"You're crazy."

Neptune cursed when he heard Hody Jones's words.

"A madman? Yes, I have gone mad. It's all Bai Xing's fault. Why aren't you angry? Why didn't you get angry when you heard that I killed your mother?"

"Hoddie Jones roared."

"Waaaaah, waaaaah, I knew all along that you killed my mother. Megalo saw you fire the gun that day and told my mother and me about it. She told me not to hold a grudge against you and not to think about revenge."

Bai Xing said, crying.

"What? You knew about this, Shirahoshi? Why didn't you tell me?"

Neptune shouted when he heard Shirahoshi say that.

"I promised Mom I wouldn't tell you, boohoo!" Bai Xing continued crying.

"So that's how it is. You've really suffered, child," Neptune said with emotion.

After saying that, he turned to Hody Jones and said, "Hody Jones, if you release us now, I will forgive you. Since the princess doesn't want to pursue the matter, I will also..."

"Haha, that's hilarious! Spare me! What crime have I committed? You old man, you're about to die, and you're still saying things like that?" Hody Jones said with a maniacal laugh.

After laughing, Hody Jones pulled out a huge pistol from somewhere and pressed it against Neptune's head.

"Hahaha! Do you still think I'm guilty now?"

"No, don't kill my father! You've already killed my mother! Please, spare my father!" Bai Xing cried and pleaded.

"It's impossible to let your father go. I will not only kill your father, but I will also kill your elder brother, hahahaha!"

After saying this, Hody Jones laughed maniacally, his finger slowly hooking towards the trigger.

Since we can't provoke Shirahoshi with words, we can only provoke her with actions. Only by provoking Shirahoshi will she summon giant sea kings. Once the giant sea kings arrive, they will destroy Fishman Island. Let's all die, humans!

"Lord Martin, please save my father. I have already lost my mother and do not want to lose my father."

Seeing the madness of Hody Jones, White Star could only plead with Martin.

Just then, Hody Jones suddenly yelled, "Die, Neptune!"

"stop!"

Martin glared and shouted at Hody Jones.

Hody Jones, who was pulling the trigger, suddenly fainted, his vision going white, and the weapon fell from his hand.

"What's going on?!"

"Why did Hody Jones suddenly faint!"

"Did they die of fright?!"

When the fishman saw Hody Jones faint, all sorts of speculations arose in his mind.

Martin used Conqueror's Haki just now. It was the second stage of Conqueror's Haki, which can be used against a single enemy.

"Don't worry, Bai Xing, your father is alright now. I'll go up and rescue him right away."

Seeing Hody Jones faint, Martin turned to Shirahoshi and comforted her.

Martin was initially worried about whether his Conqueror's Haki would work on Hody Jones, but to his surprise, Hody Jones collapsed with just a light touch, even before Martin exerted any force.

Yes, Hody Jones is the strongest fishman in his drugged state. His Conqueror's Haki is ineffective against him, but right now, his opponent is just a paper tiger.

It's understandable that Martin is overthinking this. Hody Jones was originally quite strong and had a strong will, but due to the effects of the drug, the aftereffects were too severe, destroying everything about Hody Jones, not only his body but also his mind and even his soul.

Fishman Street.

Vander Decken IX hid inside Noah, peering out and discovering that the Sea King's army was not chasing him from Fishman Street. He was truly terrified that the Left Minister and three princes had actually chased him out of the Dragon Palace.

It seems that Hody Jones's men really did hold off the Sea King's army. Before, he was somewhat skeptical. With the New Fishman Pirates' meager strength, how could they boast that they could help him hold off the Sea King's army and give him peace of mind?

It seems Hody Jones was right; the Sea King's army really didn't pursue them. Could it be that the new Fishman Pirates are already that strong?

The damned Neptune army dared to chase me! All I did was throw some things to Shirahoshi.

Don't you know that's my love for her? It's a constant reminder that I'm thinking of her and want to marry her.

Why haven't Hody Jones and the others returned yet? They've been here for several hours. I hope they haven't run into any trouble!

I have to help them out.

Vander Decken IX began searching for items, intending to throw something else at White Star to help Hody Jones distract Neptune and the Neptune army.

“I’ve got it.” Vander Decken IX saw a huge rock.

Vander Decken IX arrived beside the boulder, activated his Devil Fruit power, and the boulder slowly rose up and flew away into the distance.

Vander Decken IX watched the boulder fly away, feeling quite pleased with himself. Although he couldn't throw the boulder himself, his Devil Fruit ability allowed it to fly away on its own.

"That's not right." Vander Decken IX, who was feeling smug, realized that the boulder was flying in the wrong direction; the thing he had just thrown was definitely not flying in this direction.

"Oh no, Shirahoshi is out! She's out of the Hard Shell Tower!"

King Vander Decken IX yelled and hurriedly ran in the direction the boulder had flown. He had thought White Star was still in the Hard Shell Tower, so he had been throwing things recklessly. Now that White Star was out, what if such a huge boulder crushed her to death?

"Oh!"

Martin looked up, ready to jump up and rescue Neptune and his group, when suddenly he heard a loud bang, and then the entire platform collapsed.

Even more terrifying, after a giant rock crashed into and collapsed the platform, it continued flying towards the white star in front of the Little Harem.

Martin thought to himself, "We can't let the boulder hit Shirahoshi. Shirahoshi looks huge, but she's actually not that strong." As he watched the boulder fly toward Shirahoshi, these thoughts flashed through his mind.

But it was too late for Martin to stop the boulder, and the others were unprepared; no one expected this to happen.

Just when everyone thought a tragedy was about to occur, countless cherry blossoms appeared, instantly cutting the entire rock into countless fragments.

Van der Deiken IX, wearing a small top hat, with spiky hair and a beard, adorned with multiple necklaces, and dressed in loose clothing covered in bubbles, was running wildly down the street with his four feet stepping on bubbles.

"Kuala Lumpur Koh Place, how did this place end up here?"

Although Van der Deiken IX was somewhat puzzled, he didn't think too much about it and plunged into the bubbles. The bubbles on his body quickly merged with the bubbles in the square.

Feeling light and carefree without bubbles, Vander Decken IX swung his arms, ready to get down to business, when suddenly he noticed a dark shadow flying toward him.

"This, isn't this the boulder I threw? How come it's flying back? I'd better dodge quickly."

"Van der Deiken IX said to himself."