Pirates: My crew is the heroine of the 3D zone

“Even so, it’s still remarkable,” Chunli said, looking intently at Chen Yong’an. “If I could contribute to your cause, I would be willing to go through fire and water for you.”

Chun-Li is a person with a strong sense of justice. In order to save innocent people and for the justice in her heart, she has been fighting against evil organizations since she was a child.

And this sense of justice has not diminished in the slightest even after Chun-Li is no longer an Interpol agent.

The person I admire is currently undertaking a great cause that could save countless people from suffering, so how can I not lend him a hand?

“Then welcome to the team,” Chen Yong’an said, extending his hand to Chunli.

Chunli smiled and reached out to shake hands firmly with Chen Yong'an.

Then Chunli was laid down on the bed by Chen Yong'an and began her morning exercise.

Chunli didn't teach any more boxing for the remaining few days. After refunding the remaining tuition fees to her students, the martial arts school closed down.

Then, Chen Yong'an, Shiranui Mai, Lifen, and Cammy had a great time in New York for a few days, going shopping, to amusement parks, zoos, and museums.

After all, who knows when they'll see Lifen and Cammy again?

It was filled with reluctance before parting.

In the past few days, Chen Yong'an secretly approached Han Zhuli several times, telling her that Chunli was preparing to go to the deep mountains with him to cultivate, and asking Han Zhuli if she wanted to say goodbye to Chunli.

Then Han Zhuli quite gracefully refused.

Chen Yong'an did not force her, but silently punished Han Zhuli with a cane, causing her to beg for mercy repeatedly.

A few days passed in the blink of an eye. After Chunli entrusted Lifen to Jamie's care, she left this world with Chen Yong'an and Mai Shiranui in a secluded corner.

When Chen Yong'an went to Chun-Li's world, he was in the Dragon Palace City, so he returned to the Dragon Palace City as well.

Although Chen Yong'an and Mai Shiranui had introduced Chun-Li to this world and talked to her about Fishman Island in the past few days, Chun-Li was still quite startled when she actually appeared on Fishman Island and saw the seahorse fishmen with seahorse features.

—The bumps on the seahorse fish-man's skin looked like a serious skin disease, which made Chun-Li's scalp tingle.

Chun-Li's reaction was noticed by the fish-man waiter, but he didn't say anything and simply turned and walked away.

“This is a seahorse fish-man,” Chen Yong’an explained. “Although their appearance is quite different from that of ordinary people in this world, there is not much difference between them at the genetic level.”

“I know,” Chun-Li patted her chest, “but it still feels a little scary.”

"You'll get used to it. After all, there are too many people in this world who look strange... Come on, I'll introduce you to my other companions."

Chen Yong'an led Chunli to their room in the Dragon Palace. Along the way, Chunli saw fish-men and mermaids of all shapes and sizes, as well as various beautiful deep-sea plants and fish she had never seen before.

—She has indeed come to another world.

Most of the people on the ship had gone out to play, leaving only 2B in the room.

Seeing Chun-Li, whom 2B had never seen before, beside Chen Yong'an, she couldn't help but ask, "Who is this?"

"A new partner."

2B immediately understood that the only ones who could become their partners were beings from another world.

"Hello, my name is 2B."

"My name is Chun-Li," Chun-Li quickly introduced herself, "I'm a fighter, please take care of me in the future."

"Please give me your guidance," 2B nodded lightly, after all, she wasn't a good conversationalist.

"Want to go out for a walk?" Mai Shiranui enthusiastically suggested. "Let's show Chun-Li around the world and buy her the daily necessities she needs... Of course, the Captain will pay for everything~ Hehehe~"

“Let’s go then,” Chen Yong’an said. “I’ll show you the world.”

"Thank you for your help."

"As the captain, it is my duty to be responsible for the crew."

So the four of them boarded the fish bus to Fishman Island. On the way, Chen Yong'an chatted with 2B about how he and Mai Shiranui had traveled to Chun-Li's place and spent a week there.

"You actually managed to bring people back this time? That's great."

"What's so great?" Chen Yong'an asked. "Who do you want to bring back?"

“A2,” 2B said, “she’s always been alone, quite lonely… but you probably like the Commander more, right?”

"I like them both," Chen Yong'an gave 2B a general answer, and silently took 2B's hand.

2B didn't have the bad habit of insisting that Chen Yong'an pick one out from the crowd, so the topic was dropped, and she and Chen Yong'an sat quietly together.

Passing through the connecting corridor, the fairytale-like and dreamlike scenery of Fishman Island once again deeply impressed Chun-Li.

"It's so beautiful... What are they doing over there? There are so many people gathered together."

“They’re voting,” Mai Shiranui explained after glancing at him. “They’re voting for the chance to live in the sunlight.”

"Fish-men and mermaids living in the sunlight?" The combination of these words left Chun-Li momentarily speechless. What was the difference between this and drying salted fish?

"Shouldn't they be staying by the sea? Besides, there are amazing plants here that provide the sunlight..."

“Just consider it an obsession that their race has always had,” Chen Yong’an said. “Whether or not to bask in the sun and whether or not one can bask in the sun freely are two completely different things.”

Speaking of this, Chen Yong'an, who had been having a great time in the civilized human world for a week, suddenly realized that his vacation seemed to be over.

We must continue our work and continue our battle of wits with the world government.

I couldn't help but feel annoyed and tired.

It's post-holiday syndrome.

Chapter 500: Forming an Alliance with the Dragon Palace Kingdom

Although the Dragon Palace Kingdom is not a large territory, its permanent population, including Fishman Island and Fishman Street, is as high as 550, with an extremely high density of people living at the bottom of the social hierarchy.

The vote that would determine the future fate of the merfolk and the mermaid race lasted for a week, and then it took two more days to tally the results. In the end, the forces allied with Chen Yong'an won with more than 90% of the votes.

This was within Chen Yong'an's expectations. If they don't seize the opportunity given to them and remain immersed in the empty promises made by the Celestial Dragons, then this race is truly beyond saving.

However, voting on whether to form an alliance is only the first step. There are still many details to be discussed and agreements to be signed, which are the key to whether an alliance can be formed.

The signing process went very smoothly. After seeing the cooperation agreement presented by Chen Yong'an, King Neptune signed his name and affixed his fingerprint without much hesitation.

—This agreement is extremely beneficial to the Ryugu Kingdom.

In particular, the trade agreement between the two sides, which exchanges the vast amount of seafood in the sea for crops, goods, and infrastructure aid from human society, is a sure-fire way to make money for the Dragon Palace Kingdom.

Chen Yong'an thought so too; exchanging extremely cheap and surplus agricultural products for expensive seafood was a sure-fire way to make money.

Everyone gets what they need, collaborates, and develops together; no one will suffer a loss.

Helping the Ryugu Kingdom acquire an island in the sea, not to mention military cooperation, is a huge benefit for the weak Ryugu Kingdom, which is the weaker party, to have the Alabasta army stationed and protected on land.

It only requires a tiny amount of military expenditure, which is not a problem at all for the Dragon Palace Kingdom.

At the end of the agreement, Chen Yong'an added a clause to the original cooperation: the Dragon Palace Kingdom needed to control its population.

Fish-men and mermaids are incredibly prolific. A typical family would raise four or more children. If this world weren't so dangerous, countless fish-men and mermaids would be killed by pirates or devoured by sea kings every day. Their reproductive ability alone would be enough to dominate this planet.

Chen Yong'an dared not gamble on whether the Dragon Palace Kingdom would turn against him once it became powerful. Even though there weren't many top-tier fishmen and mermaids, who knew if their massive population would cause a qualitative change once they developed? Would they have the idea of ​​expanding their territory?

We must establish an inviolable, ironclad rule.

In order to ensure that Neptune would sign the treaty without any suspicion, Chen Yong'an also used the excuse that "the Dragon Palace Kingdom is too densely populated, which is not conducive to development and is likely to exacerbate racial conflicts."

Neptune didn't doubt it too much. Fish-men and mermaids have a strong reproductive ability, and it's not uncommon for them to abandon their offspring in the Dragon Palace Kingdom because they can't afford to raise them.

Fishman Street is made up of abandoned fishmen and mermaids, and eventually developed into a lawless place that even the residents of Fishman Island dare not approach.

For the Dragon Palace Kingdom today, having a smaller population is actually a good thing.

Finally, Chen Yong'an and Neptune, representing their respective countries, shook hands and posed for a photo in front of the citizens of the Dragon Palace Kingdom at Jilongkaode Square on Fishman Island, officially announcing the alliance between the two nations.

This was also the first time that the fish-men and mermaids had formed an alliance with a human nation.

This scene drew cheers and jubilation from the merfolk and mermaids, as the equal cooperation between the two countries symbolized the first step towards peaceful coexistence between merfolk, mermaids, and humans.

It has epoch-making significance.

This scene was naturally captured by reporters from major newspapers around the world, and unsurprisingly became the headline of the next day's newspapers, once again shocking the world.

Among all the newspaper headlines, the World Economic News, which had been cooperating with Chen Yong'an, naturally spared no effort in praising him, commending him for promoting unity among all races in the world, praising his consistent words and deeds, and for effectively reducing mutual harm between fish-men and humans, reducing unnecessary bloodshed and sacrifice. He truly deserved to be revered as the Sun God by the world.

As for the World Government's media, they spared no effort in criticizing Chen Yong'an, condemning him as a traitor among humans, accusing him of selling out human interests to fish because of the beauty of the mermaid princess, and calling him the most despicable being after the Pirate King Gol D. Roger, deserving of everyone's wrath.

Ironically, even though Chen Yong'an was vilified so badly, no arrest warrant for him was issued, and the reward amount remained zero.

Meanwhile, with the start of the alliance, Fishman Island immediately took action, with the princes leading their army to find a suitable island.

Chen Yong'an gave them several options regarding the islands, all of which were unclaimed islands located in the first half of the Grand Line.

The Ryugu Kingdom can choose one of these islands, plant Yarchiman mangroves that produce soap bubbles on the island, plant bubble corals in the near sea, and transform it into an island suitable for fish-men and mermaids to live on.

Therefore, sunshine and land cannot be enjoyed in a short time; it requires their efforts and hard work, and it will take at least a year and a half.

There is no such thing as a ready-made lunch.

Of course, if you want to enjoy the sunshine and land earlier, there is a way: go to Alabasta.

Fishmen and mermaids who come to visit and spend money with friendly intentions are always welcome there.

In addition, trade between the two countries was put on the agenda on the very day the alliance was formally formed.

After some adjustments to personnel and cargo, the Alabasta merchant ship, laden with grain, fruit, and all sorts of goods, sailed majestically toward Fishman Island under the escort of warships.

With the successful alliance with Fishman Island, Chen Yong'an also completed a hidden mission of the system.

Only through racial unity can this world usher in the dawn of the future.

Hidden Quest: Form an alliance with the Dragon Palace Kingdom, which is mainly composed of fish-men and mermaids.

Task status: Completed

Task Reward: 1 Mastery Point

With these mastery points, Chen Yong'an was finally able to max out his Advanced Observation Haki, which he had been stuck on for a long time, extending his ability to foresee the future to a maximum of five seconds.

At the same time, as the Advanced Observation Haki is fully upgraded, the Advanced Conqueror Haki, which has always been gray, is also unlocked.

The only downside is that there aren't enough points left now, so I can't max out Conqueror's Haki as I used to.

The good news is that you can complete a main quest after arriving in the new world and gain some mastery points.

Then you will learn the advanced use of Conqueror's Haki, "Conqueror's Haki Entanglement," and officially enter the ranks of top-tier powerhouses.

Therefore, after forming an alliance with Fishman Island, the voyage was officially put on the agenda.

Chapter 501: Shirahoshi, bullied by an unscrupulous master and servant

While Chen Yong'an waited for the Dragon Palace Kingdom to complete its vote and for them to officially form an alliance, Chun-Li did not wander around Fish-Man Island.

Instead, he chose to train within the Dragon Palace, learning the physical techniques and domineering aura of this world.

Chun-Li's kung fu is at the level of a martial arts master; she has been through countless battles and has an extremely solid foundation.

It might take some time to fully master physical techniques that push one's limits, but learning dual-color Haki takes less than a day.

After all, Chun-Li had an excellent teacher. Under Tifa's guidance, Chun-Li easily combined Armament Haki with her existing fighting spirit, directly learning the more advanced Ryuo.

All that's left is to practice even harder, putting in hundreds of percent effort.

Dragon Palace Training Grounds.

A kick, imbued with dazzling blue-green fighting spirit, slammed down like an axe blade onto a sandbag made of a conch shell—harder than steel and identical to the one in Shirahoshi's room.

Then, with a deafening roar, the giant conch sandbag shattered into pieces like glass!

"Phew," Chun-Li let out a long sigh of relief. The surge in her strength filled her with indescribable excitement. Such a powerful kick was something she had never dared to dream of before.

However, compared to those powerful figures who can destroy the world at will, there is still a significant gap.

We still need to work harder.

"Impressive. At this rate, it won't be long before your Armament Haki surpasses mine."

Chunli looked over upon hearing the voice and, upon seeing Chen Yong'an, smiled gently and said, "It's just a matter of accumulating experience before unleashing its power... This world is too crazy."

"Yes, it's a luxury for ordinary people to live a peaceful life in a place like this... I just wanted to tell you that we should be leaving Fishman Island around tomorrow."

"Tomorrow? Are you done with your work?"

"Yes, the alliance with the Ryugu Kingdom will end here. We still need to go to the New World and form an alliance with the Four Emperors."

"You won't fight with them, will you?" Chunli asked, a little worried.

"Who knows? Those who can become emperors of the sea are all highly skilled and arrogant individuals. If you want to form an alliance with them, it's probably inevitable that you'll have to fight them to demonstrate your strength."

Chen Yong'an is not afraid of fighting; he has enough confidence in himself and his partners' abilities.