The old man was very happy.

"Ahem... well, Jinbei, look, Cowardly Star hasn't been out of the Hard Shell Tower for ten years. Look how pitiful she is. I'm bringing her out for a stroll. Besides, I've killed the troublemaker Cowardly Star. Even if she's in danger, she doesn't have to worry about me!" Luffy said with a smile, showing a confident smile. However, Jinbei felt a headache when he saw Luffy like this. He sighed helplessly and said to Princess Shirahoshi: "Luffy, even so, did you tell King Neptune when you brought Princess Shirahoshi out? If not, you are trafficking the princess!"

Hearing this, Princess Shirahoshi wanted to explain anxiously, but Jinbei interrupted her and continued: "Even if Neptune is willing to believe you, what about other people? Don't you know that many fishmen now hate humans? They may think that Luffy forced you to say this." Jinbei frowned and said to Princess Shirahoshi with a serious face

After hearing this, Princess Shirahoshi showed a worried look on her face. She realized that the matter might be more serious than she thought. She lowered her head and thought about how to solve this problem. Suddenly, she raised her head and said to Jinbei with a firm look: "Then I will go and tell my father that I followed Luffy voluntarily and it has nothing to do with Luffy." Jinbei looked at Princess Shirahoshi and secretly admired her kindness and courage. But he knew that even if Princess Shirahoshi explained to King Neptune in person, it might not change the views of those fishmen who hated humans.

"Forget it, Jinbei, we can just send Cowardly Star back before Neptune finds out. Also, tell Neptune that the guy who pursued Cowardly Star was killed by me. Anyway, I got his devil fruit after that guy died," Luffy said with a smile to comfort him. After that, he took out the Target Fruit again and handed it to Jinbei.

Jinbei looked at the Target Fruit and felt a little helpless, but he still took it, then turned his head and looked aside, as if he didn't care about it.

Seeing Jinbei like this, Luffy and Nami smiled at each other. They all knew that although Jinbei looked serious on the surface, he was actually very kind and enthusiastic in his heart.

Then, under the leadership of Jinbei, the group came to the tomb of Shirahoshi's mother Otohime. When Shirahoshi saw her mother's tombstone, she couldn't help but burst into tears, and her tears kept falling like beads from a broken string. She expressed her longing for her mother, her voice full of sadness and pain.

Luffy and Jinbei left here quietly. They didn't want to disturb Shirahoshi's emotions, but chose to leave her a quiet space for her to express her nostalgia for her mother.

Jinbei and Luffy strolled in the sea forest, feeling the fresh sea breeze and the quiet atmosphere. Suddenly, Jinbei stopped, turned to face Luffy, and said seriously: "Luffy, there is something I want to discuss with you."

Luffy looked at Jinbei in confusion, not knowing what he was going to say. Jinbei took a deep breath and continued, "Luffy, I want to join your pirate group. In fact, I have been thinking about this question since the war. I don't know why, but I really want to witness the moment when you become the Pirate King. So are you willing to let me join?"

Luffy interrupted Jinbei and shouted excitedly, "That's really what I want! Jinbei, haven't we been companions for a long time? Hahahaha!"

At this time, Shirahoshi had just finished worshipping her mother. When she turned around and left, she found that Luffy and Jinbei were laughing. Shirahoshi didn't know what they were laughing at, but she couldn't help but walk over curiously to find out what was going on. At this time, Robin just came back from the forest. She heard that Jinbei was going to join the Straw Hat Pirates and welcomed him. However, when she saw Shirahoshi, the smile on her face disappeared instantly, replaced by a serious look.

"Luffy, I just found some important information in the historical text in the forest. According to these records, Princess Shirahoshi may be the legendary ancient weapon - Poseidon! If this news spreads and is known by those with bad intentions, I'm afraid this Mermaid Island will be in a bloody storm..." Robin said seriously.

Hearing this, everyone's expression became solemn. Although Shirahoshi didn't understand what ancient weapons meant, she felt the seriousness of the matter from everyone's expressions. When

When she realized that her existence might put Mermaid Island in danger, she couldn't help but get anxious.

"Lord Luffy, what should I do? I don't want to see Mermaid Island in danger!" Shirahoshi's eyes were shining with tears, and she looked at Luffy eagerly, hoping to get his help.

Luffy frowned, thought for a moment, and comforted Shirahoshi: "Don't worry, we won't let this happen. Since we already know that you may be an ancient weapon, we must protect you, and whether you are an ancient weapon or not, you are you, just be yourself"

Shirahoshi felt very relieved after hearing Luffy's words, and Luffy smiled and said to reassure Princess Shirahoshi, I'm afraid Robin is the only one in the world who can understand the text of history, as long as we don't say it, no one will know. At this moment, Uta rushed back to the gathering place and said, "Luffy, something happened! Princess Shirahoshi, the daughter of King Neptune, has disappeared, and you are missing too, so some people suspect that you kidnapped Princess Shirahoshi!"

However, when Uta looked up and saw Princess Shirahoshi waving at her, she instantly understood everything. She sighed helplessly, then stared at Luffy and said, "Luffy, explain it well, why did you do such a brainless thing?"

Luffy looked guilty and muttered in a low voice, "It was because I was too quick to speak at that time. I promised Cowardly Star to help her realize a wish. You said that I can't regret it..."

Uta shook her head helplessly, "You, you are still so impulsive. Now let's send Princess Shirahoshi back quickly. After all, Neptune also treats us as guests." She knew Luffy's character very well, but the situation was urgent at the moment and could not be delayed any longer.

After listening, Luffy nodded and placed Princess Shirahoshi in the training space. Then, he and Uta went to Ryugu City together, ready to apologize to Neptune and explain the whole story.

Just as they walked to the gate of Ryugu City, they suddenly heard a fierce battle sound coming from inside. The two looked at each other, realized that the situation was not good, and immediately quickened their pace and rushed in.

When they arrived at the battlefield, they found that Zoro was wielding three swords and fighting side by side with Kuina, while Neptune and three princes were lying seriously injured on one side, and on the other side, Hodi Jones was about to attack Ryugu City to kidnap Neptune. He covered his bleeding wound, stared at Zoro with resentment on his face, and gritted his teeth and said: "Damn it, damn it, damn it, bring me more murderous medicine, I want to kill this human"

However, Zoro just carried the Undead Slash and responded with a bored look: "Is this all the strength? I am so disappointed." His eyes revealed contempt and disdain for the enemy

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