The Great Voyage: The Props Master on the Straw Hat Ship

While Bai Xing understood, she also felt a pang of disappointment. "So he was just looking for Father..."

"Of course, the main reason I came was to see you, Shirahoshi~"

Link can easily come up with comforting words.

"Really?!"

Shirahoshi's eyes lit up suddenly, and the innocent little girl's joyful smile reappeared.

Yes, bringing laughter to people is that easy.

It can be done in just a few words, which is much simpler than the method used by Nika, the "Sun God" of the liberation warriors.

"By the way, Lord Link."

While Bai Xing was happy, a question suddenly came to mind.

How did you get here?!

Without any warning, they simply made a hole in their wall and walked in.

Did it come in from outside?

"If you want to enter my room, you can use the front door; you don't need to dig a hole to get in."

The naive girl thought that the Straw Hat crew had come to the Dragon Palace and then dug a hole to get in.

"We came from the stone in Wano Country."

Luffy, naturally, spoke the truth in a way that was hard to decipher.

"Stone?"

Bai Xing asked, puzzled.

"Yes, we came here using this really powerful little bug that Link has."

As Luffy spoke, his eyes also turned into starlight.

"insect?"

Only then did Shirahoshi notice that a tiny green worm was lying quietly in Link's hand.

"This isn't an ordinary insect!"

Link gently touched it. "This is called a space tunnel worm."

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Item: [Space Tunnel Bug].

Description: Shaped like a caterpillar, it can eat a strange hole in places like walls (but the hole is not visible from the other side of the wall) according to the user's instructions. The hole leads to a hyperspace and eventually connects to the desired destination.

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The other side of the tunnel can also enter through the open tunnel, making it a two-way tunnel.

It was thanks to this [Space Tunnel Bug] that the group was able to travel from the distant Wano Country back to this Fishman Island.

This incredible mode of movement has truly amazed many people.

Only Shirahoshi felt a sense of awe and wonder.

However, her three older brothers, her father Neptune, and the two ministers on either side were almost dumbfounded when they saw the Straw Hat Pirates suddenly appear in front of them.

Am I dreaming?!

...... ...... ...

Neptune's red, rosy nose was practically bubbling with disbelief at what he was seeing.

"Oh, Your Majesty."

When Shirahoshi led a group of people to the center of the palace, Luffy, in his usual nonchalant manner, greeted them with his signature greeting.

"It's actually true..."

Neptune rubbed his eyes, making sure he wasn't seeing things.

Needless to say, he immediately arranged for the two ministers on the left and right to prepare a welcome banquet for the Straw Hat Pirates.

Specialty desserts and delicacies from Fishman Island, sea king meat, seafood-brewed wine, and other unique foods were quickly laid out on the table.

"I remember when we first met, I felt that you would definitely build a very great career in the future, but I never expected..."

Neptune stood there, holding his wine glass, sighing, "In such a short time, you've all gotten to this point!!"

"They even overthrew the emperors of the high seas, and two of them at that!!"

"You are now the newly crowned emperors of the Great Sea!!"

Neptune exclaimed with genuine admiration, "You guys are really amazing!!"

"Thank you for the compliment~"

Link also raised his glass.

"Congratulations on becoming the new Four Emperors of this sea! Cheers!!"

Dang! !

Link's glass clinked with Neptune's glass.

708 [Apprentice Pirate] Aokiji, oh my, my name is Kuzan, and I am indeed a member of the Straw Hat Pirates.

As for why Luffy didn't join in the fray, it's because this guy was stretching out his long arms and stuffing food into his mouth.

He would occasionally steal food from other people's plates, which drew scolding and beatings from them.

Well, the overall scene was very harmonious, and... joyful.

"By the way, why did you make such a special trip back to my place? Is there something you want to do?"

Neptune, seemingly oblivious to their conversation, earnestly inquired, "Is there anything I can help you with?"

"I will definitely do my duty without hesitation!!"

His words were firm, and he had made up his mind.

"There are indeed some things that require your help..."

As Neptune's body gradually straightened, Link couldn't help but chuckle.

"But it's not some '667' troublesome matter. For Fishman Island, no, mainly for King Neptune, it's just a piece of cake."

"It's not something as big as affecting the situation or the future of Fishman Island."

"Is this so..."

Hearing Link say that, Neptune felt relieved and calmed down a bit.

Then, his gaze fell on Jinbe, who was sitting to one side.

"I never expected you to join the Straw Hat Pirates, Jinbe."

Neptune remarked that, although somewhat unexpected, it was entirely within reason.

After all, the friendship between the two during the Marineford War was so strong that it was practically a bond forged in life and death, something the whole world had witnessed.

Therefore, if Jinbe joins, the news will only give people a sense of "I knew it" and a shock at how much stronger the Straw Hat Pirates have become.

"Perhaps, the relationship between Captain Luffy and me was already established back in that deep-sea prison."

Jinbe laughed heartily, quite satisfied with the current situation.

Joining the Straw Hat Pirates brought him the same joy as always, the exhilaration of freely roaming the seas.

It was only at the moment he joined that he truly unloaded the heavy burden that Tiger had entrusted to him.

No longer the captain of the Sun Pirates, but as the helmsman of the Straw Hat Pirates, he truly lives for himself.

No more worries about Fishman Island or anything else; live the ocean life you truly desire.

He always felt that joining the Straw Hat Pirates was the best decision he had ever made in his life!

Seeing the genuine smile on Jinbe's face, King Neptune knew that he had been doing well and was happy for him.

The two then had a brief chat about the current situation of the Sun Pirates. With Aladdin as captain, they were living quite well in the waters around Fishman Island.

Especially after the Straw Hat Pirates became one of the Four Emperors, the Sun Pirates, as their subordinate fleet, lived an even more comfortable life.

There are even quite a few promising fish-man talents on Fishman Island who intend to join the Sun Pirates.

Everything is thriving!

"By the way, what's this gentleman's background...?"

Neptune then turned his gaze to the tall, sunglasses-wearing man sitting at the very back, quietly sipping TioPepe sherry.

"When the Straw Hat Pirates came here last time, he wasn't there. Is he a new crew member?"

Neptune's intention was to not neglect anyone on the field.

Seeing him drinking alone in silence reminded me to ask him something.

However, when the tall man looked up, Neptune suddenly felt that the man looked somewhat familiar.

It felt like I'd seen it somewhere before.

While he was pondering, the two ministers on his left and right, as well as his eldest prince Shark Star, also seemed very familiar to him.

However, they have a stronger grasp of the overall situation than Neptune.

Therefore, they immediately recognized the figure of a certain important person in their minds, and their pupils and mouths widened instantly.

"Your Majesty..."

The Left Minister was covered in sweat, his voice hoarse, "He is, he is..."

"Um?!"

Neptune was slightly taken aback by his minister's outburst. "Who is he?"

“Ah la la~”

Before the Left Minister could speak, Aokiji took off his glasses on his own.

His signature catchphrase, coupled with his incredibly memorable face, gradually made Neptune's eyes become somewhat vacant.

"My name is Kuzan, and I am indeed a member of the Straw Hat Pirates~"

Aokiji said casually, "But I'm just an apprentice crew member right now, so please take care of me."

Well, since Aokiji had no prior experience as a pirate... there's no need to refute that.

In addition, his current companions still harbor some resentment and estrangement towards him, and they haven't yet figured out his role on the ship.

Therefore, in order to better guide Aokiji through different perspectives and approaches, the ship's leadership, led by Luffy and Link, decided...

Let Aokiji stay on the ship as an "apprentice pirate" for now.

"Admiral Aokiji..."

Neptune stared blankly at the figure, his face frozen in a daze.

Anyone who knows anything about this world and has paid attention to the Marineford War will never forget that the World Government's highest fighting force.

The three admirals of the Navy shone brightly in the Marineford War!

And now, that strongest fighter has actually appeared right in front of me, sitting there, and as an apprentice pirate no less. This is truly...

"Oh dear, I already retired from the Navy in March 3.4th and am no longer an Admiral."

Aokiji shook his head slightly at Neptune, "So from now on, I will be a free man. Joining any faction is my own decision, and I will not be restricted."

Hmm, that seems to be the case. Aokiji did indeed resign from his position as a Marine Admiral and leave the Navy in order to compete for the position of Fleet Admiral.

Neptune was also reminded of the news that shook the ocean a while ago.

but……

His wide eyes still couldn't hide his shock.

Although that's what they say, it's true that he left the Navy and became a free man.

But to become a pirate, and a trainee pirate at that... that's really hard to accept so easily!!

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