Chapter 184 – Shirahoshi, the Sea King!
Chapter 184 – Shirahoshi, the Sea King!
By the time Ryuunosuke arrived at the Ryugu Palace, King Neptune was already waiting.
Though he was the sovereign of Fishman Island, Neptune didn’t act with arrogance. He had watched the broadcast of the Dragon Hunter Pirates fighting alongside the Whitebeard Pirates at Marineford. He knew their relationship—and understood the importance of personally welcoming Ryuunosuke.
Over the years, it was only thanks to Whitebeard’s protection that Fishman Island had avoided countless attacks. Neptune wasn’t about to ignore a visit from one of their strongest allies.
"Captain Ryuunosuke," Neptune greeted warmly. "I heard you arrived at Fishman Island. Is there anything I can help you with?"
"King Neptune... Actually, it feels too formal to call you that," Ryuunosuke replied with a grin. "I’ll just call you Uncle Neptune—it sounds better that way."
He paused for a beat before continuing, his tone turning serious.
"Uncle Neptune, I’d like to see Shirahoshi."
Neptune froze.
Shirahoshi!?
His daughter had rarely ever left her chambers. Her existence was kept quiet, and even among the people of Fishman Island, few knew much about her. How could Ryuunosuke possibly know of her, let alone ask to see her?