RPAGF Chapter 115: Fishman Island is under my protection!
Chapter 115: Fishman Island is under my protection!
Is this the true value of the 7.5 billion yuan reward?
No.
This is no longer a question of gold content.
That's domineering.
It's confidence!
Pfft!
A dull, loud bang.
Under the astonished gazes of all the fish-man guards, the three princes, and Marco, King Neptune, the supreme ruler of Fish-Man Island, slammed his knees heavily onto the floor in front of Chenye!
The hard coral stone floor tiles cracked instantly.
"Tatsuba-sama!!"
King Neptune's voice was hoarse and nasal, and he was so excited that he was incoherent.
"I...on behalf of all the citizens of Fishman Island...thank you...thank you for saving our lives!!"
Behind him, the three princes, Shark Star, Emperor Star, and Overturned Star, knelt down without the slightest hesitation, following their father.
They knew all too well that if this man hadn't appeared out of nowhere, they would have faced endless humiliation, losing their home and their sister being kidnapped.
At this moment, all they could see in their gazes toward Chen Ye was almost fanatical worship.
slam-la-
Inside the main hall, all the merman guards who were still standing, their armor clanging, knelt on one knee and lowered their proud heads.
In the entire Ryugu Castle, apart from Chenye and Marco, there was not a single fishman standing.
This kneeling was an expression of heartfelt gratitude.
Marco looked at the overwhelming scene before him, and his Adam's apple bobbed.
Is this... the allure of absolute power?
However, Chen Ye only frowned slightly.
He took a step forward and raised his hand slightly.
A gentle yet irresistible force instantly lifted Neptune's massive body.
Chen Ye's voice was calm, yet it had a calming power.
He glanced around at the merfolk still kneeling on the ground, his gaze sweeping over the expressions on their faces that were a mixture of awe, gratitude, and fervor.
Then he spoke.
The sound wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the ears of everyone present.
"Starting today."
Everyone held their breath.
Chen Ye's gaze finally settled on King Neptune, and he spoke slowly and deliberately.
"Fishman Island, I've got your back."
A simple sentence, yet it was a thunderclap that resounded through the heavens and earth, exploding in the hearts of all the fishmen!
I've got your back!
This sounds completely different from Whitebeard's previous declaration of protection.
It's a more personal, more direct, more unquestionable... law!
It was as if the very act of uttering those words would change the rules of this sea!
Seeing the stunned and speechless expressions on everyone's faces, Chen Ye added.
"Of course, after Fishman Island, it will also be under the protection of the Whitebeard Pirates."
"But the nature of it is different now."
He paused, his tone carrying an undeniable force.
"This used to be the territory of the Whitebeard Pirates."
"From now on, this place will be doubly protected, so you can rest assured!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire room fell into an absolute silence once again.
Neptune's mouth dropped open! He couldn't believe it!
Being personally protected by a man with a 75 billion bounty gives you a great sense of security!
One is the protection of a powerful force, and the other... is the absolute promise made by this man in his personal capacity!
This means that no matter what happens to the Whitebeard Pirates in the future, as long as Chenye is still around, this protection will remain in effect forever!
This is the monarch's declaration of his territory!
Compared to the kind and benevolent "protection" of Whitebeard's father, Chenye's direct and straightforward "possession" made them feel more at ease than ever before!
Because this means that any provocation against Fishman Island would be a direct provocation against Chen Ye himself!
Chen Ye paused, his gaze sweeping over the crowd and landing on Princess Shirahoshi, who was hiding behind Neptune and secretly observing him with her large yet innocent eyes.
He turned back to look at Neptune and spoke again.
"I know about Queen Otohime's last wish."
Neptune shuddered violently, jerked his head up, and his eyes flashed with disbelief.
"Lord Chenye, you..."
Chen Ye calmly stated: "Let the fish-men and mermaids be able to live freely under the sun and coexist peacefully with humans."
"A great dream."
His voice carried a hint of approval.
I assure you.
Chen Ye looked into Neptune's eyes and spoke slowly and deliberately.
"In the near future, I will personally turn this dream into reality."
"At that time, the residents of Fishman Island will no longer need to live in the deep sea 10,000 meters below the surface, but will be able to freely travel to any corner of the world."
boom--!
If the previous declarations reassured and instilled a sense of awe in Neptune and others...
Then this promise at this moment is a divine light that pierces through the deep sea, instantly illuminating the deepest and most untouchable desire in the hearts of all the fish-men!
Queen Otohime's last wish!
That was a dream they had wanted to do for generations but dared not, and had almost forgotten!
And now, this man, the man who just saved them and issued a death ultimatum to the Four Emperors, has actually promised to make this dream come true for them!
"Waaaaah..."
Neptune could no longer control himself.
The strong king, this enormous man, covered his face with his hands and let out a suppressed sob.
Tears streamed down his face from between his large fingers.
The three princes, too, had red eyes and were in tears.
Even the most sturdy guards lowered their heads and their shoulders trembled violently.
This promise meant so much to them!
"Tatsuba-sama!!!"
Neptune choked up and tried to kneel down again, but was steadily supported by the invisible aura emanating from Chen Ye.
He could only muster all his strength to let out a roar from the depths of his soul.
"Fishman Island! We will follow you forever!!"
. . . . . .
Everything that happened in Ryugu Castle spread throughout the entire Fishman Island at an unstoppable speed!
"Have you heard? That man with the 7.5 billion bounty, Lord Chen Ye, is here!"
"It's not just that they came! That guy Perospero sent by Big Mom was instantly killed by Lord Chenye with a single finger!"
"Really?! That's a high-ranking officer of the Big Mom Pirates!"
"It's absolutely true! My cousin's neighbor works in the Dragon Palace and saw it with his own eyes!"
Lord Chenye even made a phone call to Big Mom on the spot!
What?! What did he say to Big Mom?
He said, "Wash your neck clean and wait, I'll be right there!"
"OMG!!!"
"It's not over yet! Lord Chenye also announced that from today onwards, Fishman Island is under his protection! It's his territory now!"
"And...and he also promised to fulfill Queen Otohime's dream in the future! To allow us to live on land!"
When the last piece of news spread, the entire Fishman Island was in an uproar!
Ooh ooh ooh ooh!
Great! We're saved!
Long live Lord Chenye!!
Countless fish-men and mermaids poured out of their homes and onto the streets, embracing each other and weeping with joy.
It was an unprecedented ecstasy and hope!
I don't know who was the first to shout it.
"Time King!"
Immediately afterwards, this title resounded in every corner of the ocean.
"Time King!"
"Time King!"
The cheers coalesced into a massive wave of sound, echoing from Fishman Street to Coral Hill and then to the Mermaid Cafe, reverberating through the sky and vibrating the giant bubble enveloping Fishman Island.