XX-level Hokage

Pluton is the most ferocious warship in shipbuilding history. It was once a super warship built by Water 7 and could destroy an island with a single shot. Its blueprints are being actively sought by the World Government.

Aquaman is a mermaid princess who appears only once every few centuries and possesses the ability to communicate with sea kings. She is the queen of the sea kings and has the ability to converse with and command them.

The gatekeeper is incredibly mysterious and possesses the powerful ability to reverse everything.

The current mermaid princess is Princess Shirahoshi, and she is also the new Sea King. "Mashiro said with a light laugh. "How do you know all this?" Neptune's face paled slightly.

When his wife, Queen Otohime, passed away, Shirahoshi's cries attracted a giant sea king. The birth of the mermaid princess caused a sea king uprising.

Neptune believed that the power of his daughter, who was born with immense strength, would have different effects depending on how it was used.

Especially now that the World Government is actively searching for the three Ancient Weapons, Neptune is terrified that Shirahoshi's abilities will bring disaster to him and the entire Fish-Man Island.

Therefore, he rarely allowed Shirahoshi to appear in public. Since Shirahoshi lived in the Hard Shell Tower for nine years, this was not entirely due to Vander Deikun. You see, Neptune could have easily asked Jinbe to take care of Vander Deikun.

If it weren't for Shirahoshi's special circumstances, what father would want his daughter to stay in a tower for nine whole years?

Chapter 103: Performing in Person

"I had a dream, a very long dream, in which I heard a giant mermaid girl with pink hair."

Then a voice of indistinct gender told me that the pink-haired mermaid girl was the new Sea King, and also the Mermaid King Neptune.

My daughter now lives on Fishman Island, and she awaits my guidance.

"That voice also told me that the Lord of the Seven Waters exists in Water Seven, while the Lord of the Gate exists in Mary Geoise," Mashiro replied. "A dream?" Neptune's expression was somewhat strange.

Logically, he shouldn't have believed such an incredibly unrealistic answer, but 25 years ago he met someone who said something similar to him.

Twenty-five years ago, the Roger Pirates arrived at Fish-Man Island seeking the truth about Poseidon, an ancient weapon recorded in the Skypiea Poneglyphs. Upon arriving at Fish-Man Island, they discovered Neptune guarding the island's gates alongside the soldiers.

At this time, Neptune had only been the king of the Ryugu Kingdom for a few months. Neptune said that the mermaid fortune teller Shirley had recently predicted that "the gate to Fishman Island will be destroyed", so he led his troops to guard it.

However, shortly after Roger and Neptune entered Fish-Man Island, the gate was destroyed by the Sea Lords.

After Roger met Shirley, Shirley told everyone that the reason the sea kings were causing such a ruckus was because they were waiting for the birth of the mermaid princess.

Roger then asked Neptune, "Is your daughter a weapon that will destroy the world?" Neptune replied, "The outcome depends on how power is used."

Roger asked Shirley when the mermaid princess would likely be born, and Shirley replied that it would be in 10 years. As the Roger Pirates departed, Roger told Neptune a few words.

“We’re ten years too late. After the Little Mermaid is born, someone will take our place to guide her.” “How do you know that?” Neptune asked.

Roger smiled and replied, "Perhaps it's because of a dream."

"Could she be the guide Roger spoke of for the mermaid princess?" Neptune wondered, looking at the original copy.

"So what are you telling me all this for?" Neptune asked. "Didn't I say I wanted to see Princess Shirahoshi?" Mashiro said with a smile.

"I understand. I'll take you there once Jinbe arrives," Neptune said, finally giving up.

"Alright, we've said our piece. Let's go back," Mashiro said with a light laugh. The two returned to the banquet hall.

Two more fishmen appeared in the banquet hall at this moment.

A fish-man with whirlwind-like eyebrows and horns, a frizzy hairstyle, a thick, short black beard on his chin, a lightning bolt-shaped scar at the corner of his left eye, a large body, two large teeth on his lower jaw, and a sunspot tattooed on the center of his chest.

The other had long, curly black hair, with a tuft falling on his left cheek. He possessed sharp teeth and wore a flat cap emblazoned with a trident.

He was wearing a wolf skin cloak and had a large dragon tattoo on his left arm.

“Your Majesty, I’ve arrived. Also, this is the new leader of Fishman Street. I heard he’s been a bit restless while I was away, so I brought him here to see you,” Jinbe said.

“I see. This is the sorcerer who is also one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea,” Neptune said, turning around to reveal Mashiro behind him. Jinbe was completely stunned the moment he saw Mashiro.

He seemed somewhat incredulous, his eyes flashing with doubt and confusion. "Izumi-sama?!"

Mashiro smiled at Jinbe and put her index finger to her lips in a "shh" gesture. Jinbe snapped out of his daze and said, "I've heard so much about you, sorcerer. I am Jinbe."

"I've long admired the name of the Sea Knight, just call me Mashiro," Mashiro said with a smile.

Then he glanced at the two of them. [Name: Jinbe]

Gender: Male Age: 43

Race: Mermaid; Faction: Pirate

Three types of Haki: Armament Haki, Observation Haki

Devil Fruit: None Height: 305cm Luck Value: 85 Approval Rating: 0

[Name: Hody Jones]

Gender: Male Age: 34

Race: Mermaid; Faction: Pirate

Three types of Haki: Armament Haki, Observation Haki

Devil Fruit: None Height: 331cm Luck Value: 45 Recognition Level: 01

“I already know about Hody Jones. Just have him keep an eye on Fishman Backstreet and limit the New Fishman Pirates’ movements. The main reason I called you here today is about Lord Mashiro,” Neptune said.

Hearing that you didn't understand the implied meaning, Jinbe turned to Hody Jones and said, "You should go back now, Jones." Hody Jones was also curious about the conversation between Jinbe and the others.

But he was also well aware of the gap between himself and Jinbe, so he wisely turned and left. "Can we speak now, Your Majesty?" Jinbe asked.

“You will accompany me and Lord Mashiro to the Hardshell Tower to meet Princess Shirahoshi,” Neptune said. Upon hearing this, Jinbe showed a hint of surprise.

You see, he was very aware of Neptune's feelings for Princess Shirahoshi.

Even the most powerful minister in Ryugu Castle could not meet with Princess Shirahoshi for more than five minutes; it had been several years since he last saw her. Jinbe looked at Shirahoshi's face and nodded, saying, "I understand."

Then Neptune walked to the dining table and said to his three sons and Minister Seahorse, "Shark Star, Royal Star, Overturning Star, and Seahorse, I'm going to the Hard Shell Tower with that distinguished guest. You all take care of these four distinguished guests."

“Hard-Shell Tower?! But Father, Hard-Shell Tower…” Shark Star was about to say something when Neptune interrupted him. “I have my reasons.” He then walked away.

Soon, Neptune, Mashiro, and Jinbe arrived at the Hard Shell Tower aboard a giant fish covered in massive foam.

Inside the hard-shell tower, Shirahoshi was diligently memorizing the lines Mashiro had prepared for her. "Knock knock knock."

A knock sounded, followed by Neptune's voice. "Hundred Stars, it's me, Father."

"Hand over to the master? Okay, okay." Bai Xing hurriedly stopped memorizing her lines and went back to bed.

Neptune then led Mashiro and Jinbe into the tower.

Once inside the tower, Mashiro glanced at Shirahoshi and exchanged a few soft glances. Shirahoshi, who had been stealing glances at Mashiro, noticed Mashiro's movements and nervously flicked her tail a few times.

“Shirahoshi, two strangers have come to see you today. You should remember this one, Lord Jinbe, the guardian of the fish-men, and this one is a human from the land, named Mashiro,” Neptune introduced.

"Princess Baixing, haven't I seen you somewhere before?" Zhenzi suddenly asked with a smile.

“Me too, I also feel like I’ve seen Lady Mashiro somewhere before,” Shirahoshi said softly.

Upon hearing this, Neptune was momentarily stunned. He looked at Mashiro and then at Shirahoshi, now completely believing what Mashiro had just said.

Keep in mind that Shirahoshi has been in the Hard-Shell Tower for over nine years and hasn't seen a single human, let alone a new Shichibukai. (Author's Note)

If you'd like to see how Mashiro plays tricks on Shirahoshi, feel free to give me your suggestions!

I really like Shirahoshi and the Empress; there are more scenes featuring them.

Chapter 104: Tiger's Death

At this moment, Mashiro suddenly turned to Neptune and said, "Your Majesty Neptune, I have a request that I hope you will grant."

“Your Excellency Mashiro, please don’t stand on ceremony. What is it?” Now that he had confirmed Mashiro was Shirahoshi’s guide, Neptune’s attitude became extremely polite. “I would like to spend a day with Princess Shirahoshi on Fish-Man Island. I hope you will agree,” Mashiro said with a light laugh.

“This…” Neptune looked somewhat helpless. Logically, he should have refused decisively, but after confirming Mashiro’s identity, he didn’t want to say the words of refusal.

"As a Shichibukai, His Majesty Neptune should be very clear about my strength. With Princess Shirahoshi by my side, that Vander Decken will no longer have the opportunity to harm Princess Shirahoshi. If he dares to come over, I dare to make him stay."

"Of course, if Neptune is really worried, he can have Jinbe come with us," Shinichi continued.

Upon hearing this, Neptune realized that Shirahoshi was making a concession, and his expression hardened. He said, "I understand. I will ask Shirahoshi's opinion next! If she agrees, I will agree to this."

“Of course, no problem. I was just about to ask Princess Shirahoshi for her permission,” Mashiro said with a light laugh.

"Shirahoshi, you must have heard our conversation. Would you like to go out of the tower with Lord Mashiro?" Neptune asked Shirahoshi earnestly.

Shirahoshi was silent for a moment, then said with a determined tone, "Father, I am willing to go out with Lady Mashiro. I haven't left this tower for nine years, and this is also a..."

As she spoke, Bai Xing's voice grew softer and softer until it was barely audible.

Although Shirahoshi didn't finish her sentence, Neptune understood what she meant.

He had always felt immense guilt towards the daughter he had "imprisoned" out of selfishness. "Okay, I understand." Neptune's expression suddenly relaxed.

Reaching the entrance of the Hard-Shelled Tower, he pushed it open abruptly and laughed, "Remember to come back when you've had your fun." "Thank you, Father."

Shirahoshi's tone was incredibly confident, and her tail kept swishing.

Neptune then walked over to Jinbe and whispered in his ear, "Jinbe, Shirahoshi is in your hands now. Remember, never let her get hurt, or there will be very serious consequences."

Jinbe, realizing the seriousness of the situation, nodded and whispered, "Don't worry, I understand."

A bustling square, with Bai Xing hovering in the air above, curiously looking around.

Jinbe swam beside Shirahoshi, constantly on guard against a sudden attack. As for Mashiro, she lay on Shirahoshi's chest, nestled in soft warmth.

"Lady Mashiro, is this Geelong Korde Square? I seem to remember it. If I remember correctly, my mother was here..." As she spoke, Shirahoshi's tone became extremely sorrowful, and tears kept falling.

"Don't cry, Shirahoshi. Your mother wouldn't want to see your tears," Mashiro said, blowing away Shirahoshi's tears with a gust of wind. "Princess Otohime," Jinbe's expression also changed upon hearing Shirahoshi's words.

Otohime is a mermaid born in the Ryugu Kingdom on Fish-Man Island. She is a goldfish mermaid of the Mermaid Clan and the wife of King Neptune of the Dragon Kingdom. She is the Queen of the Ryugu Kingdom and is affectionately known as Lady Otohime by the people.

Sixteen years ago, in order to get closer to and understand humans and promote peaceful coexistence between humans and fish-men, Otohime organized a petition drive among the residents of Fish-Man Island to relocate to the mainland, preparing to present her demands for relocation to the mainland at the World Conference.

He also set an example of living in harmony with humans through his own actions. In addition to leading soldiers to rescue people on the shipwrecked ship, he also personally taught the children of Fishman Island about land.

Queen Otohime put a lot of effort into the future of the fish-men and mermaids, but to no avail.

Later, when Queen Otohime learned that the Celestial Dragons' ship was in distress and requested to enter the Fish-Man Island, she was shot and wounded by the islanders while trying to protect the Celestial Dragons because she did not want the Fish-Man race's hatred of humans to continue. She eventually died from her injuries.

Jinbe has always held Queen Otohime in the highest esteem, and even his most respected boss, Fisher Tiger, has always been a supporter of Queen Otohime.

But things never go as planned. After news of their leader Tiger's death because of humans reached Fishman Island, the island's inhabitants, influenced by the news of Tiger's death, demanded that Otohime return their signatures, ultimately causing the signing event organized by Queen Otohime to fail.

Thinking of Tiger, Jinbe felt a surge of excitement. After hesitating for a long time, he finally asked, "Lord Izumi, since you are still alive, then is Tiger the boss..."

“No, Jinbe, Tiger is dead. You should know that perfectly well,” Mashiro said calmly, shattering Jinbe’s last hope.

“That’s true, even Tiger doesn’t have the power of someone like you, Izumi-sama,” Jinbe sighed, a hint of self-deprecation in his voice. “Jinbe, do you hate me?” Mashiro suddenly asked.

Jinbe gently shook his head and said with a long expression, "Lord Izumi, although I really want to hate you, if you hadn't left back then, if you had been by Tiger's side at that time, Tiger wouldn't have died, but there are no ifs."

Shortly after you left, a letter suddenly appeared in Tiger's hands. The letter contained...