Chapter 164: The Essence of the World
"Mr. Black Crow came to Fish-Man Island for a purpose, right?" Princess Otohime suddenly asked.
She could hear the voice of the heart, and when facing Mio, she could hear the voice of his heart as well.
Her Observation Haki had reached a profound level. Not only could she read emotions, but she could also project her consciousness to influence others' thoughts, guiding them to resonate with her ideals. This was an incredibly rare and advanced form of Observation Haki, something that couldn't be achieved through ordinary training.
However, when facing Mio, she dared not use it to influence him.
She was afraid it might backfire.
Still, she used her Observation Haki to gently "listen" to Mio's thoughts regarding Fish-Man Island.
Mio, understanding the nature of her abilities, did not attempt to hide anything. He nodded. "Yes. Fish-Man Island is a good place. Whether it's the unique characteristics of the fish-men or the Poneglyph in the Sea Forest, both are reasons I came here."
"I'm afraid it's more than that, isn't it?" Otohime looked at him with a solemn expression. "Though I can't fully read your thoughts, I can feel it—your ambition. Your desire for Fish-Man Island."
Hearing this, Mio simply smiled and didn't answer.
The ship sailed steadily.
Soon, under Otohime's guidance, they reached Fish-Man Island. The ship was docked, and the members of the Black Crow Pirates boarded the royal phoenix-tailed carriages en route to Ryugu Castle.