Chapter 254: This is, the New World
Three days later.
Fish-Man Island, that dreamlike island that seemed like a fairy tale brought to life, had returned to its former prosperity and liveliness.
Hody, along with several cadres of the New Fish-Man Pirates, had been tightly bound and thrown into the great prison. His seventy thousand fish-men had all surrendered, and the thirty thousand kidnapped human slaves had all been liberated, filled with gratitude for the Straw Hat crew.
After the disaster, the people's hearts were filled with joy, and a banquet and carnival that lasted for two days and two nights began.
And the Straw Hat crew, the protagonists, were not only regarded as the heroes who had saved Fish-Man Island but also became guests of honor of the royal family, invited to Ryugu Palace and warmly entertained.
The banquet hall was filled with song and dance. Graceful young mermaid beauties served them attentively. All kinds of delicious food and fine wine were served in an endless stream. Sanji, Luffy, and everyone else were immersed in this heavenly, dreamlike moment.
Sanji, who had just emerged from the shadow of the Okama Island, had almost bled a lifetime's worth of nosebleeds in these two days.
After the banquet ended, the group lay scattered in the main hall and slept soundly.
It wasn't until the third day that the awakened crew left Ryugu Palace.
At the entrance of Ryugu Palace, Reiner and the others had just walked out.
"During the banquet, the artisans of Fish-Man Island re-coated the Merry. We can set off at any time. Before that, everyone still has time to stroll around Fish-Man Island."
Nami linked arms with Robin and said eagerly, "There's still some time before we leave. How about we go on a shopping spree in the shopping district?"
"Well..."
Robin smiled apologetically. "I heard there's a Poneglyph here. I'm planning to ask Jinbe to take me to see it before we leave. Sorry."
"I see..." Nami sighed. "Alright then."
"You can go with Camie," Reiner reminded her.
"Oh, right!"
Nami's eyes lit up. "I think I heard Camie say before that her master is a famous designer here. If I go to him to buy things, I can definitely get a big discount!"
That talking starfish...
Reiner thought of that bizarre character.
Because he had always thought he was a human when he was a child, after realizing he was actually a starfish, he found that he could already speak like a human.
This world truly had all sorts of wonders.
"As for me, I'll go shopping with Sanji. Many of the local specialties here are quite interesting," Reiner said, winking at Sanji and giving him a 'you get it?' look.
Sanji immediately understood, followed him, and said calmly, "I heard the Mermaid Cafe has a lot of delicious ingredients. Let's go shopping and then head back to the ship."
That was a major landmark of Fish-Man Island. Many young and beautiful mermaid beauties worked there part-time. Since they were here, Reiner of course had to check in at this popular spot.
And the so-called young mermaids referred to those under thirty, whose tail fins had not yet split into two legs.
It was worth mentioning that only female mermaids had this phenomenon; male merfolk's tail fins would not change throughout their lives.
"How could the Mermaid Cafe have ingredients? Who are you trying to fool?" Usopp couldn't help but complain speechlessly.
Is it the ingredients that are delicious? Perverts!
"What are you talking about? Aren't you going?" Reiner sneered, directly using a line that was like a father-figure's to a boy.
"My treat."
"I'm sorry, I was a bit loud just now. Please be sure to take me with you," Usopp said, standing up straight and sincerely bowing his head in apology.
"Ahem... The materials for ship repair also need to be replenished. I'll go with you guys."
"Yohohoho~, I heard the coffee there is very good. Please let me join as well."
Franky and Brook followed closely behind.
Although it wasn't a big expense, and thanks to Reiner's usual generosity, they also had a little pocket money.
But for them, who were not very wealthy, getting something for free was SUPER sweet!
"In that case, let's all go together."
Luffy said with a cheerful laugh, "We can also go and find Camie on the way."
"That's right."
"We have to say goodbye to Camie."
And so, under Nami's contemptuous gaze, the boys formed a group and headed for Coral Hill.
This was the most prosperous town on Fish-Man Island, and the cafe run by Madam Shyarly, who was said to have never made a wrong prediction, was located here.
After gulping down the expensive coffee, Reiner and the others began to play and frolic with the mermaid ladies in the bay, who were laughing and swaying.
The sexy bikini swimsuits, paired with the top-tier figures of the mermaid beauties, made one's heart flutter.
The adventure in the first half of the Grand Line finally ended on this dreamlike Fish-Man Island, fulfilling the childhood fantasies of every boy.
At Mermaid Cove, learning that the Straw Hat crew was about to leave, a large number of citizens gathered to see them off.
Below the Merry.
"No, no, how can I? I won't accept your money, Reiner-bro."
Camie waved her hands repeatedly, pushing back a black suitcase, and said hurriedly, "Camie will work and earn money, and open her own shop with her own efforts."
"I know, Camie. Don't be in such a hurry to refuse," Reiner chuckled. "I'm not just giving you money for free. This is a business partnership."
"A business partnership?"
"Mm, this money is a loan for you to start your business. Not only will you have to pay it back in the future, but you'll also have to give me a share of the profits. For the specifics, have your pet draw up a contract and mail it to me later."
"Who are you calling a pet, you bastard!" Pappag bared his teeth, looking as if he were about to bite someone.
"—Eh? Can I do that?" Camie asked, looking down at Pappag with a puzzled expression.
"It's fine to accept it. This is a very normal business investment. You can use this money to start your business, and he can rely on you to help him make money."
Pappag didn't dawdle either. He crossed his two tentacles in front of him and turned his head away with dissatisfaction. "But don't be too happy. This is risky. If the business fails, I won't help you pay back the debt."
"I understand!" Camie said excitedly. "Reiner-bro also believes that I will definitely succeed, right!"
"Ahem, of course," Reiner said, turning his face away guiltily.
It might not sound nice, but although Camie had some talent in design, when it came to doing business...
...saying she was a bit clumsy was a very tactful assessment.
She was the type who could be a general but not a commander.
The main reason was that Pappag had potential. That's why Reiner thought of investing.
Helping Camie realize her dream sooner and making some money on the side was pretty good.
"In that case! Then I won't be polite, Reiner-bro! I will definitely work hard!" Camie said, mustering her courage and accepting the suitcase.
"Good luck, Camie," Reiner said, flicking her forehead with his finger and smiling. "Don't think I won't ask for the money back. If you fail, you'll have to work to pay off the debt."
"Hee hee hee, don't worry, Reiner-bro. I won't go back on my debt," Camie said, her bright eyes眯 into a crescent shape.
"That's good. I'm off," Reiner said, waving goodbye, then turned and jumped back onto the ship to regroup with the others.
Camie raised her hand and waved energetically. "Goodbye, Reiner-bro! And Luffy-bro! Goodbye, everyone!"
"Actually making Camie earn money for you."
"How shameless."
"The evil capitalist."
On the deck, Luffy and the others mumbled with disdain. Reiner rolled his eyes at them, speechless, and walked straight towards the warehouse.
Arguing with idiots is just making myself angry.
"Apis, bring the goods up."
"—Hiss!"
Soon, Apis dragged several bags of newly purchased supplies and shot up onto the ship. Reiner then summoned the undead to start sailing.
"Goodbye, heroes!"
"Bon voyage, members of Straw Hat!"
"Goodbye, Lord Luffy!"
Under the watchful eyes of the citizens of Fish-Man Island and the royal family, the Merry slowly sailed away until it became a small black dot and disappeared into the deep, dark sea.
The gathered people gradually dispersed. Neptune and the others returned to Ryugu Palace under the escort of the guard army. Shirahoshi was also finally free from all worries and no longer needed to hide and live in the Hard-Shell Tower.
Everyone had a happy ending.
Even Vander Decken got the chance to be reincarnated.
"Hey, Camie, let's see how much money is inside," Pappag waved impatiently.
Camie was his savior (master) and apprentice. Now she could finally end her bitter days of working part-time at the cafe to save money and start her career as a designer. Pappag felt the gratification of seeing his painstaking cultivation finally about to bear fruit.
"Mm, let me see."
Click!
Placing the suitcase on the ground, Camie opened it with a heart full of joy. The moment she lifted the lid, a golden light flashed, and the two of them were so shocked their jaws hit the ground!
Stacks of the largest denomination Berri notes were piled up neatly, seeming to emit a dazzling light. The two of them felt their eyeballs were about to be sucked into the suitcase.
"Th-th..."
"Could this be a whole hundred million Berries!"
Pappag was so overjoyed he even started to panic. He said tremblingly, "...Hey, Camie, if the business fails, even if you work for a lifetime, it probably won't be enough to pay back the debt."
"—What!!"
Camie covered her face and screamed in terror, "I'll have to work for a lifetime to pay off the debt!!"
Suddenly, the glittering Berries in their eyes seemed to have turned into a devil, luring them step by step into the abyss.
Terrifying and alluring.
(Later, under the management of the business genius Pappag, their business did very well. The fashion brand they established started from being a hit on Fish-Man Island and then spread to the Grand Line.
One of the secrets to their success was that the logo was designed as a yellow straw hat with a black, hollow snake pattern carved on it, representing the two aces of the Straw Hat Pirates, who would soon ascend to the throne of Sea Emperor.
Camie and Pappag worked hard to manage the business, and their success allowed Reiner and Nami to retire early.)
The entrance to the New World, the most dangerous sea in the world.
The dark sky was filled with lightning and thunder. A fierce wind blew on the sea surface, and the currents were turbulent.
Rumble!!
A flash of lightning lit up the gloomy sky between heaven and earth. A dark shadow gradually rose from the seabed, and with a loud splash, it broke through the water's surface.
Pop!
The bubble burst open, revealing a white, sheep-headed sailboat within, braving the currents in this violent sea.
"It's a headwind! Quick, furl the sails!"
"Got it."
The turbulent waves mercilessly crashed against the Merry's hull. The cold seawater drenched the bow, and the small boat, riding the wind and breaking the waves, seemed to be fighting with gusto.
"How can there be so many sea tornadoes, hey!"
"We're so unlucky! Reiner, quick, turn the rudder to the ten o'clock position!!"
"Roger, roger, don't panic."
The boundless sea was abnormally violent, giving this newcomer of a small boat a harsh welcome.
The Merry swayed unceasingly in the turbulent waves, yet it still firmly cut through the thorns and brambles.
It was not advancing alone; its comrades were fighting side by side with it.
The seawater hit the bow, slid past the Merry's white sheep's head, and past the slightly upturned corner of its mouth.
Everyone, we've arrived. The New World...
(End of chapter)
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