114 Ryugu Palace

"What's the matter?" 

Gion noticed Shirahoshi's expression and sensed that she was hiding something, so she asked directly.

"After Whitebeard's death, Fish-Man Island was actually taken over by Big Mom as her territory. We have to keep providing her with this kind of dessert. There are plenty of other desserts on Fish-Man Island, but they're all tribute to Big Mom..." 

Shirahoshi whispered.

As Fish-Man Island is now under Big Mom's control, Shirahoshi worries about what might happen if Blackbeard discovers this fact.

Is he truly prepared to become an enemy of the Four Emperors for the sake of Fish-Man Island?

At that moment, Jinbei and Neptune were also watching the scene.

Because Blackbeard's next response will determine the fate of Fish-Man Island.

Whether Fishman Island is Big Mom's territory or Blackbeard's territory depends on whether Blackbeard has the heart to fight Big Mom....

"Jinbe, do you think Blackbeard will still claim Fishman Island as his territory?" 

Neptune asked nervously.

"I believe so. Once he's made up his mind, even the other Yonko cannot make him changed it" 

Jinbei responded with conviction.

In considering the fate of Fish-Man Island, Jinbei has set aside his personal grievances with Blackbeard. The two Yonko are fighting for control of Fish-Man Island, and Jinbei hopes to avoid the outbreak of war... This is the most pressing concern for Jinbei.

At that moment, Blackbeard laughed first, then turned to Shirahoshi and asked

"Zeehahaha"

"Isn't the choice in the hands of Fish-Man Island? Will you bring the dessert to me now, or save it for Yonko Big Mom?"

As soon as these words came out, the scene became eerily quiet.

Compared to the distant Four Emperors' Big Mom, Blackbeard was right in front of them now.

Naturally, they didn't dare to answer Blackbeard's questions easily.

"He truly is a troublesome person..." 

Jinbei's expression changed greatly after hearing this.

"He's asking us here on Fish-Man Island to pick our side!" 

Neptune also grasped the implication behind Blackbeard's words.

"Though Blackbeard may be more of a troublemaker than Big Mom, he's a rational one at that. If we don't let our emotions cloud our judgment, siding with Blackbeard might be more dependable than with Big Mom" 

Jinbei suggested to Neptune.

"That's true," 

Neptune nodded in agreement, falling into deep thought as well.

Without hesitation, he rose to his feet and instructed the nearby fishman, "Bring the dessert prepared for Big Mom to entertain Yonko Blackbeard!"

Upon hearing Neptune's words, the mermaids present also breathed a sigh of relief.

"At least he hasn't lost his miind," 

Burgess remarked upon hearing this.

"Blackbeard-sama, if... if Big Mom decides to vent her anger against us on Fishman Island, will you help us?" 

Shirahoshi asked cautiously after a moment of contemplation.

Neptune broke out in a cold sweat upon hearing her question.

Why do they let mermaids eat like fish on their Fish-Man Island? It's probably best not to ask such questions...

"Zeeehahaha..."

Blackbeard laughed again before continuing, "Of course, I'll help you. After all, your Fish-Man Island still holds value for me."

When the civilians of Fish-Man Island heard his words, they once again refreshedtheir understanding of Blackbeard.

They realized that the so-called saviours of Fish-Man Island were none other than the feared Four Emperors themselves!

.....

After the banquet was over, Blackbeard stayed in the Ryugu Palace for a short while, but he showed no intention of staying long. He had already obtained what he came for.

Suddenly, a fishman soldier from Fishman Island rushed in hastily.

"King Neptune, there's trouble! Van Der Decken is driving Noah towards Fish-Man Island!"

"Noah?"

"You mean Noah?!"

Neptune's reaction was big; he exclaimed in fear, jolting upright from his seat.

His reaction left Burgess and the others stunned.

Even when they were caught by Hody Jones and his crew, Neptune didn't seem so panicked, did he?

"Are you sure about this?!" 

Jinbei asked, gripping the soldier's shoulders tightly.

"It's absolutely true. Noah has now arrived above Fish-Man Island…" 

The soldier said anxiously.

"That must be because Van Der Decken used his Target Fruit power on Noah!" 

Jinbei remarked with a solemn expression.

...

"Captain Blackbeard, do you know what Noah they call?" 

Burgess asked Blackbeard curiously.

"Noah's Ark is half the size of Fish-Man Island. If such a huge ship were to fall on Fish-Man Island, the entire island might be destroyed," 

Blackbeard explained calmly

"What?! How could there be a ship that big?!" Burgess was immediately stunned.

Shiryu, Gion, and Kuzan also found it hard to believe.

Soon, everyone from the Ryugu Palace had gathered outside.

At that moment, a colossal shadow loomed over Fish-Man Island, resembling an island that had fallen from a distance.

"Is that really a ship?" 

Shiryu exclaimed in shock. He couldn't believe that such a massive ship existed.

Even with his powerful sword slash, he wouldn't be able to break such a huge ship.

"This is really troublesome!" 

Kuzan frowned. Even he couldn't freeze it quickly from such a close distance.

Unless they take action together, stopping Noah might be impossible.

"Captain, let's act together!" 

Gion said solemnly.

If they don't act together, they personally won't be able to stop Noah from crashing onto Fishman Island.

"It's all my fault... wuwuwu..." 

Shirahoshi cried as she watched the giant ship approaching.

"Is Van Der Decken going to destroy Fish-Man Island?!"

With a heavy tone, Jinbei said, then took the lead into the sea. Regardless of its effectiveness, he'd use his body to block Noah's path.

"Jinbei!" 

Shirahoshi and Neptune shouted at the same time.

However, Jinbei had already swam into the sea. Soon, he reached under Noah and supported it with both hands. Like a flea trying to shake a tree, he doesn't even manage to budge one bit.

"We're finished..." 

Neptune's expression shifted dramatically upon witnessing Jinbei's desperate attempt.

No matter what, Neptune understood Jinbei's strength, but his obstruction had no effect at all.

"How so…"

Shirahoshi is also looking at the falling Noah in despair, with a teardrop also keep falling from her innocence face

Desperate voices echoed among the civilians on Fish-Man Island, adding to the overall sense of despair.

If Noah crashes into Fish-Man Island, the impact could mean the end for all of them. Fishman Island would be wiped out!

"Captain Blackbeard, what's our next move?" 

Burgess inquired, his face grave.

Shiryu had already pulled out his Katana from his waist. This is indeed an emergency moment.

"Aren't you curious about what I want from Fishman Island?"

Blackbeard asked, looking up at the descending huge Noah.

"???" 

Shiryu and the others looked confused.

Could Captain Blackbeard have another trick up his sleeve?

"I will now show you the power we use to defeat the other Yonko!"

Blackbeard declared, stepping forward boldly.

As he moved, everyone's eyes were focused on him.

Can he really stop something as huge as Noah?

Unless he kills Van Der Decken himself, stopping it in such a short time seems impossible, even for the Four Emperors, doesn't it?

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TO BE CONTINUED