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After fish-men and mermaids were classified as "fish," they were severely discriminated against.
And the beauty of mermaids, sought by countless people, led to the rampant human trafficking. The Marines, due to the Celestial Dragons, ignored Fish-Man Island, leading to Fish-Man Island always receiving unequal treatment.
Fish-Man Island's inequality had always been a heartache for the kings of Fish-Man Island throughout history. If this matter could be resolved, they would be willing to give up some things.
Neptune looked somewhat worried, his gaze at Ye Chen's eyes wavering. His heart was very conflicted right now.
Two matters weighed heavily in his heart.
Shirahoshi was his only daughter, and the plight of Fish-Man Island was the wish of Fish-Man Island's ancestors. At the same time, it was also his wish.
To truly make a choice between the two, it was indeed very difficult for him to choose.
Both palms and back of the hand are flesh (meaning both options are difficult to choose between, or both are important). If he could sacrifice.
"It seems this old man still loves Shirahoshi very much." Ye Chen secretly thought, watching Neptune, who was still wavering.
If it were the other kings, abandoning their own daughters to change the country's situation, many kings would probably agree immediately.
And it wasn't that they were heartless; rather, the burden on their shoulders was too heavy, as it concerned the entire country.
At this moment, Ye Chen, seeing that Neptune had not yet decided, said impatiently to Neptune:
"Have you decided yet?"
He didn't have much time and didn't want to waste it haggling with Neptune here. Moreover, what was needed for a king was ruthlessness and decisiveness.
As a father, Neptune was very qualified, but as a king, he was not very suitable.
But all of this had nothing to do with him. What he needed was an answer.
Neptune, who was originally still hesitating, was suddenly startled by Ye Chen's voice. Seeing Ye Chen's impatient face, Neptune's heart felt bitter.
However, due to Ye Chen's interruption, Neptune's heart also made a choice.
"I can agree to Shirahoshi joining Impel Down, but..." Neptune paused before finishing, then took a deep breath: "Can you guarantee me that you really care about Shirahoshi?"
"I can tell you that. What do you value about Shirahoshi?"
"Tell you what? How do you know?" Ye Chen chuckled. "Do you know Poseidon?"
As his words fell, Neptune's pupils instantly constricted, and his face turned pale.
Poseidon had always been a legend on Fish-Man Island. As a king, how could he not know?
Legend has it that Poseidon possessed the ability to communicate with Sea Kings. This ability only came from mermaids, and the previous Poseidon was in the blank history eight hundred years ago.
Neptune was not foolish. He instantly realized that Shirahoshi might possess the power of Poseidon, and it was precisely this point that led Impel Down and others to visit.
"But how do they know Shirahoshi is Poseidon?" Neptune secretly thought.
And he, as Shirahoshi's father, didn't know. Why did Impel Down know first?
Thinking of this, Neptune was filled with questions.
"You mean..." Neptune looked at Ye Chen cautiously.
Ye Chen rolled his eyes. He knew what Neptune was thinking now. He simply wanted to get the information from him.
From the very beginning, when he came to Fish-Man Island, Ye Chen wasn't afraid of Neptune knowing.
Or rather, Neptune would have eventually known this matter. Shirahoshi would awaken Poseidon's ability in four years.
Ye Chen looked at Neptune and said, "Poseidon is Shirahoshi."
"If that's the case, then I cannot agree to Shirahoshi joining you."
Instantly, Neptune's face sank, his words unusually firm.
The three great ancient weapons: Poseidon, Pluto, Uranus.
All three possessed world-destroying power.
If Shirahoshi joined them, Neptune couldn't guarantee that Shirahoshi would be subjected to what kind of treatment in Impel Down.
But one thing was certain: Impel Down would definitely become a public enemy. At that time, Shirahoshi's life would be in great danger.
"Do you think you can refuse?" Ye Chen's face was as calm as ever. He chuckled: "Do you think Impel Down can't protect Shirahoshi?"
"That's right." Neptune didn't even think about it before saying it directly.
Ye Chen looked at Neptune with a half-smile and said, "Paper can't wrap fire after all. The news of Shirahoshi being Poseidon will leak out sooner or later. By then, the World Government will definitely not let Shirahoshi off. Then, do you think that force in this world, Whitebeard, or the other Four Emperors, can protect Shirahoshi?"
"Then do you think you can protect her?" Neptune retorted.
"This is certainly possible. In this world, only we can protect Shirahoshi.
And the World Government will soon become history. Do you really think Impel Down is just a few of us?" Ye Chen said mockingly, his words stinging Neptune with their ignorance.
"What." Neptune's body trembled. His face was filled with shock. He couldn't believe what he was seeing.
Three people dared to attack the Holy Land. So if there were others behind them, wouldn't that be...
He dared not imagine what was behind them, but one thing was certain: he was still swayed by Ye Chen.
But what Ye Chen said wasn't bragging either. He indeed had people behind him, but he just hadn't used them yet.
After all, the Holy Land had many Devil Fruits. With those Devil Fruits, he could trade for many important figures.
Not to mention, trading for a few powerful living beings should be guaranteed.
Moreover, from the very beginning, Ye Chen had no intention of having just the three of them blow up the Marines. He needed more, much more.
Otherwise, he wouldn't let Akainu go, forcing the Marines to exchange ten Devil Fruits.
Neptune took a deep breath. This message was a heavy blow to him.
However, at this moment, he also made a decision.
At this moment, Neptune said to Ye Chen: "I can agree to you all, but I need you to guarantee Shirahoshi's safety."
"That's naturally no problem." Ye Chen agreed without even thinking.
"Alright, I'll take you to see Shirahoshi then." Neptune said.
After speaking, he was about to turn his head and take Ye Chen and the others to see Shirahoshi.
"I think you've got it wrong. We temporarily have no plans to take Shirahoshi away." Ye Chen instantly interrupted Neptune.
Neptune, who was just about to leave, instantly stopped. He looked at Ye Chen with a puzzled expression, filled with satisfaction.
To this, Ye Chen chuckled: "Shirahoshi is too young. Taking her out now is useless for us. But I have one point I must remind you: you must guarantee Shirahoshi's safety. If anything happens to her, you Fish-Man Island will pay for it."
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In a luxuriously decorated room in Ryugu Palace, Neptune sat in his chair, leaning back, lost in thought.
At this moment, a figure several times shorter than Neptune slowly walked over and said to Neptune, "How was your talk with Impel Down just now?"
Neptune took a deep breath. He said bitterly, "It went somewhat smoothly. But I don't know if I did the right thing or the wrong thing."
"Did you show me Impel Down's message?" Neptune turned his head and said to the figure.
"This seems to be the latest information." The figure passed over a newspaper.
Neptune took it, opened it, scanned it, and instantly his face drastically changed.
"Admiral Akainu encountered Impel Down at Sabaody Archipelago. He was forced to sever his own arm and call himself a stray dog."
PS: The next chapter is the New World. A new plot begins.
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