CHAPTER-28: FISH-MEN ISLAND ARC
The news regarding the God Hunter Pirates have reached every corner of the world. Now the name 'Ian the devil' has caused high admiration by various groups.
#East Blue:
Foosha Village:
"Did you hear that? The person who came here last time turned out to be a very dangerous pirate"
"Well, I heard it too. We are lucky he didn't do anything to our village"
"Yeah..thinking about it makes me goosebumps."
In the back forest,
"Ace...Ace...where are you? Come here quickly. Its Sabo again!"
Ace: "I'm here Luffy...What! Is it another one?"
Luffy: "Yeah..but this time, Sabo's bounty is so high and their pirate group has become something like New Emperor...ahh! I don't know anymore."
Ace: "Damn, Sabo has already reached this level..Soon, I will also start sailing. I hope I meet Sabo at that time"
Luffy: "Hehe...After Ace leave, I will also soon follow you and become a great pirate like Sabo"
Ace: "Of course...we the three brothers will soon be known by the world."
Luffy: "Yes..but only I can become the Pirate King."
"Haha, then we will see who will be the first one.."
"Damn..I won't lose to you, Ace, Sabo!"
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Syrup Village:
In a huge mansion at the top of the hill, a girl with blond hair was looking at the vast sea standing near the window. She was holding a newspaper tightly pressing it against her chest. The girl was Kaya. She has grown up since when she met Ian.
Kaya smiled slightly, the soft breeze blowing her blond hair making her more beautiful.
"Well, I will also work hard so that when brother Ian come back, I shall go to the sea with him."
Then she was lost in thought looking at the setting sun..
'Brother Ian, do you still remember me and our promise? Well, you know.. I have been working very hard this whole time so that I won't be a bother to you when I go to the sea with you.
I am still waiting for the day you return back, Brother Ian'
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Cocoyashi village,
A person came running towards Bell' mere house.
"Bell'mere...We have got news about Ian's group again"
Bell'mere: "Well! Huh...so they came back. I was worried about them when they disappeared two years ago...Genzo-san..what trouble did they make now?"
Ganzo handed the newspaper, and Bell'mere was shocked to see the news and their high bounties.
"Heh! So Ian and the others are getting stronger...good for them"
Then, two girls came out from the backyard and looked at the news.
Nojiko: "Its brother Ian again, and they have got many new friends out there."
Nami: "Ahhh...I will also soon go to the sea and might meet them."
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#Calm Belt, Amazon Lily...
"Nee-sama, look at the newspaper..its about Ian-sama."
"Well! What happened to Ian? Let me see.."
"Nee-sama, its nothing to worry about."
After reading the newspaper Hancock was excited and sometimes sad.
"Ah! Ian...I want to see you right now. You are going to the New World.*sigh*. And getting farther away from me. But I am happy that you got strong.."
She then became lost in thought looking at the setting sun.
"Nee-sama, what are you thinking?"
Hancock: "Eh! n-nothing..*cough*! Marigold go and prepare to sail. Lets go to Sabaody, we haven't met Shakky-san and Reyleigh for long.."
"Ok, nee-sama"
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#Grand Line, somewhere in the sea...
"Hmm, that bastard Ian, his strength is getting farther from me...but one day I will tear his face and beat him to a pulp for the shame he has given me"
The woman greeted her teeth, but she didn't look angry at all. She has slender figure with a mole on her face, wearing a navy coat and a scar on the right side of her proud chest.
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On the other side, after sailing under the sea 10,000 metres below.The God Hunter pirate also met the legendary kraken which was bullied by JaberWocky and left. Ian's group soon saw a bright island encased in a huge bubble in bottom of the deep trench. It's the 'Fish-Man Island'.
...The Fish-Man island is the home of the fish-men and merfolks. It serves as an underwater gateway
to the New World for those who do not wish( or are not legally permitted) to cross over the Red Line above.
Soon, black pearl reached the entrance to the island and they had to undergo checking before entering. The fish-men guards saw a huge black ship with a pirate emblem. But they didn't care much as many pirates came on the island while going to New World. But after the pirate flag became clearer, they became horrified. They didn't even dare to stop the ship and let them enter freely.
"Phew! that was scary...lets contact the king. This person is dangerous"
The guards immediately contacted the palace and reported about the arrival of the 'God Hunter Pirate' on the island.
At the port of the island, black pearl docked and Ian's group landed on the island.
Sabo: "This is awesome..its really the underwater paradise."
Bepo: "Look there..its a talking fish."
Koala: "*giggle* why so amazed? Bepo, you are also a talking bear."
"I'm sorry"
Albedo: "Well then ladies! lets go shopping."
"Hai..nee-san *giggle*"
The ladies already left as if they were already familiar with the island.
Ian *sigh*: "Then, guys..you can go enjoy yourselves. If you get lost, just ask for the port."
"Understood, captain!"
Soon, all the crew members left the port to do their own things.
Ian: "*sigh*..Huh! my crew members are full of strange peoples. Well then, I should also tour around."
So, he also started exploring the island. The island was really colourful and they also had an artificial sun like thing which brightened the whole island. Ian entered the famous mermaid cafe and saw numerous beautiful mermaids roaming around serving the customers.
"Its you!" a sudden voice sounded and Ian show a huge mermaid with shark-like tail, blue eyes with red lipstick..its madam Shyarley.
Ian: "Heh!..you know me?"
Shyarley: "Hmph..I will always remember the face of the man who killed my brother."
Ian: "Oh! Is it Arlong? Hehe..thats his fault. What? You want to avenge him?"
Shyarley soon calmed down and shook her head.
"I won't..its his fault and beside I am not so foolish to anger the family of devils. Well! what shall this guest want to have? I will personally serve it."
Ian: "You are smart. Ok, I want to try your best dishes."
Then, Ian enjoyed his time in the mermaid cafe. After some time, he walked out and soon met three familiar figures. They were the three mermen princes of Ryugu Kingdom, Fukaboshi (first prince), Ryonoshi (second prince) and Manhoshi(third prince).
They invited Ian at the palace. Ian agreed as he also had plans to visit the palace. Soon, they left together making the onlookers shocked seeing the princes to come personally to greet the man.
After reaching the palace, Ian was led towards the guest room and finally met with Neptune, the king of Ryugu Kingdom, Fish-men island.
Neptune: "Well, 'Ian the devil', what is a big man like you doing in this island?....Jamoon"
Ian: "King Neptune! Are you becoming old? Why would a pirate come to your island? You don't know?"
Neptune: "Ahh! you are going to the New World. So thats it...Jamoon"
"Of course, or else why would I be here. Or is it that you are expecting something? hmm..its suspicious"
Neptune: "I-its not like that...Jamoon. Well, then enjoy yourself here in the palace...Jamoon...I have some things to do..ahhaha" Neptune hurriedly went away.
Ian: "Hehe...what a guy. Then, since I am here..lets go meet the mermaid princess."
Ian started roaming around the palace looking for the princess room. The guards around didn't even monitor him, they were no match for him and beside if Ian didn't do anything dangerous, he was treated respectfully.
Ian finally saw a room on the corner of the palace with huge weapons stuck on the huge door.
"Huh! it seems like Shirahoshi has already been touched by Van Decken. Hmm..I need to clean him too"
The mermaid princess Shirahoshi is also on Ian's list. She was the ancient weapon 'Poseidon' and Ian also quite like her even in his past life. Ian slowly pushed the huge door and entered the dark room. The room was filled with fragrance of a girl. He then walked towards the bed and saw a huge figure sleeping.
Shirahoshi was still around 8 years old but she was already huge.
"hey...I wanted to try the softness of the big pair mountains of her but she is still small."
Ian jumped up on the bed and watched the cute mermaid sleeping. Although it was dark, Ian's eyes could see clearly.
Ian: "Sure enough..she is the most beautiful mermaid. Even when young, she is still cute and beautiful." Ian then came forward and softly touched her big cute face and lightly run the soft skin.
"Hmmm! Who are you? Are you also coming to kill me? *sob* *sob*"
Feeling someone touching her, Shirahishi immediately woke up and saw Ian's figure and suddenly got scared. She soon started tearing up and was about to cry.
Ian: "*sigh*..its really a soft girl...Well, don't cry little girl, I am here to protect you not those bad guys."
"*sob* Really? Are you not lying?"
"Of course, I am here to protect you and beat those bad guys who trouble this cute little girl"
Hearing Ian's word, she soon believe it and stopped crying and started talking,
"Well, are you strong? Will you beat the bad guys? But-but I don't know you.."
"Ahh! My name is Ian, you can call me Nii-chan..hehe"
Shirahoshi: "Ok..Ian nii-sama, I am Shirahoshi. I sm now locked up here in my room because I rejected a guy."
"Ok, why is that? Is he ugly?"
She shook her head.."unnngg..its not because he was ugly, its just he is not the type I like."
Hearing her words Ian suddenly laughed. What a simple and innocent girl..she was also like this in the original series.
"You are bad..*sob* making fun of me..*sob* "
"Ahh! sorry²...its not what you think..."
....Both of them chatted for a while. Ian's various joke made her cheerful and they soon became 'best friends'. Ian talked about his adventure, his crewmates, talking bears, etc.
"Ian nii-sama, is the outside world really beautiful?"
"Of course, this place is not so beautiful as the outside."
"Ahhh...I want to go out and see it too"
Ian: "Don't worry little Lotus( nickname given by Ian)..I will surely take you out after you grow up."
"Really?! Will nii-sama really take me out.? Is it a promise?"
Ian: "Hehe..of course, its a promise."
Hmm!! It seems like Ian got himself a lot of promises.
"*giggle* I want to grow up soon to go to adventure along with Ian nii-sama.."
Suddenly they heard several noise from outside and immediately Shirahoshi grabbed Ian and pressed him in her chest and covered her chest with a pillow.
"Princess, are you alright? Did anything happen?"
Shirahoshi: "Ah! its nothing..I am alright."
"Well thats good, we have brought you food.."
The guards brought in huge plates of food and left quitely.
" Phew..that was dangerous...Ian nii-sama, lets eat together.."
Soon, they ate the food together talking happily. After some time, Ian thought he stayed here for long so he promised 'little lotus' to meet her tomorrow again and left the palace.
When Ian returned to the ship, the other crew members had already returned.
Albedo: "Ara..Ian-sama looks happy today. I wonder what happened.?"
Sabo: "Eh! Isn't captain always cheerful? Nee-san.."
*snap* " You have been staying with him for so many years and didn't know it? Ufufu...it seems like Sabo-kun need some lessons."
Sabo*trembled* : " ugh..no thanks! no thanks!"
Ian: "Well guys let me show you the dark parts of this island. We need to do some beatings there.."
Law: "Hehe...I have wanted to beat this fishmen...I heard they are several times stronger than human."
Albedo: "Well, you guys go..we are staying."
"Ok..then."
After that only Ian, Law, Bepo, Koala and Reiju went to the slum parts. Ian used his mantra to look for Hody and Van Decken.
In some place;
"Hody..you should be careful..The 'Devil Family' are here. I hope we don't meet them"
Hody: " Well stay low for now.."
*boom* Suddenly the wall broke and five figures came in.
"Hehe, finally found you...and I didn't expect to meet both the prey here."
"Ian the devil! Damn..whats he doing here?"
"We are finished.."
Ian: " Guys, clean them up!"
"Ok captain!"
*wooshh* *slash*
"Ahhhhhhh....."
They four kid started cleaning up the bad guys. The fishmen couldn't even touch them. You know, the four kids were already reached a billion bounty when combined together.
Hody consumed the energy pill to increade his power but was easily beaten. And for Van Decker, he was very easy.
Decker: "*cough* what did we do to you? Why attacked us? cough"
Ian: "Nothing..you touched my little Lotus..hehe"
Decker: "Touched little lotus?Wait...it can't be! Damn you bastard...she is only mine.."
"Hey..is it? But she has already become my little Lotus, too bad for you not her type.."
"Damn die..."
Law: "You talk too much.."*slash* *splurt*..
Soon, Hody and Decker disappeared from the world.
Ian's group stayed on the island for a while. During this period, Ian took Shirahoshi outside the palace to go sightseeing and also visited Otohime's tomb.
The sudden disappearance of the Princess caused an outroar but after knowing that Ian took her out for sightseeing and hearing that she could now go outside the palace as Ian cleaned the troubles, the peoples in the island cheered for Ian and even held a party for Princess's freedom and Ian's group. While they were strolling at the Sea forest, they also found a poneglyph. According to Robin, the name 'Joy Boy ' was mentioned in the poneglyph. He was an extremely relevant figure in the void century who played an important role in the history of Fish-men island. Even Gol D. Roger declared that he wished the two could've lived during the same period upon learning the true history of Laugh Tale. The poneglyph mentioned that he will return when the 'appointed time' comes.The true meaning of this expectation remains unknown.
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After few days, it was finally time to leave for New World. In the port, even King Neptune came personally to bade farwell to Ian.
Currently, Ian was being held tightly by Shirahoshi while crying.
"*sob* Ian nii-sama..*sob*, can't you stay a little longer? I still want to play with you.."
Ian: "Well, Little Lotus,..don't cry anymore or else how can I leave happily.." Ian comforted the little girl.
"Ahhhh*sob* Ian nii-samaaa*sob*" she soon started crying loudly, but with Ian comforting, her big tail keep swinging.
Seeing this scene, King Neptune and the princes were depressed.
'When did our Princess Shirahoshi started acting like a pet? This...'
After comforting for a while, Shirahoshi soon calmed down but she still has tears in her eyes ready to cry anytime.
Ian: "Well then we are leaving King Neptune.."
Neptune: "Ah! I hope Ian to visit our island sometime."
"Of course, I will"
Neptune: "Well then as a thanks for helping my daughter, here..this is a little gift from us. Its a rare devil fruit that we found. I think Ian will need it more than us...Jamoon"
Ian: "Well then thank you for the gift...Ok then goodbye everyone."
"Goodbye, Ian-sama, come visit anytime.."
Then, the black pearl started sailing away. Seeing Ian leaving, Shirahoshi immediately jumped into the water and followed them..
Ian: "What are you doing? Little Lotus..."
Shirahoshi: "*sob* Ian nii-sama, do you really have to leave?"
"Well, I am. And you don't have to be sad, I will visit you sometimes....After you have grown up, I will then take you out and sail with us."
"*sob* Well, I will miss you..Ian nii-sama"
"Hehe...I will miss you too little Lotus. Here is a present for you."
Ian took out a golden crown with diamonds attached on it. It was a treasure from black pearl. Since Shirahoshi's finger is too big, he had no choice but to use the crown as a ring. He put the crown on the middle finger of Shirahoshi, then he jumped up and gave a kiss on her foreheard.
"Be a good girl Little Lotus...See you"
"I will Ian nii-sama *sob* don't forget me.."
"Hehe..I won't.."
Robin: "*giggle* She has also fallen for captain.."
Soon, the God Hunter Pirates left Fish-men island and headed to the last sea 'New World' where many powerhouse resides.
"Hehe...New World, I am coming.." Ian is standing at the deck watching the sea creatures around. He had good harvest in Fish-men island. He got close with Shirahoshi which was quite easy as she was still a child. Now, Shirahoshi's mind will be inseperable to Ian.
Sabo: "I'm getting excited.."
Law: "Finally, I will soon meet that man...hehe"
Albedo: "Ara...everyone is excited, I am also looking forward..."
JaberWocky: " roooaaarrr!"
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