267 Rescue Shirahoshi

"Whitebeard, you, you..." 

Facing the overwhelming presence of Whitebeard, Van der Decken IX kept backing away, unable to speak.

Whitebeard flew at low altitude with a majestic face, but he was not directly confronting Van der Decken IX.

Whitebeard didn't pay much attention to this insignificant character. Instead, he headed straight for the hard shell tower.

Whitebeard is somewhat familiar with Shirahoshi's legend from his previous world, even though she is just a princess.

She may not have a physical force, but the power she possesses is certainly extraordinary and beyond the ordinary.

She may not have a physical force, but the power she possesses is certainly extraordinary and incomparable to ordinary individuals.

"Why don't you let your sister out and check on her well-being?" Whitebeard inquired.

Fukaboshi quickly added, "Breaking in from the outside is quite difficult."

With that, Fukaboshi began to shout from the outside of the hard shell tower and asked Shirahoshi to open the hard shell tower.

Whitebeard looked at it slightly, and saw that there were many marks on the hard shell tower, all caused by some weapons.

"Why does the hard shell tower bear so many attack marks?" Whitebeard inquired.

"It's all Van der Decken IX's doing. He used to bother Shirahoshi frequently, claiming it was a confession. But over time, the gifts transformed from pearls to various weapons" 

Fukaboshi explained with bitterness.

Fukaboshi stared at Van der Decken IX coldly after speaking, which made him even more frightened.

"It's just a trash fish." Whitebeard said lightly.

Then Whitebeard raised his hand, and a surge of vibration energy quickly concentrated in his palm.

The surrounding sea water instantly fluctuated, and a force that made Van der Decken IX felt terror seemed to be brewing.

"What a terrible power."

Fukaboshi next to Whitebeard was secretly frightened. It seemed that Whitebeard was just doing it casually.

He didn't have to spend much effort to gather such a large vibration force. If he went all out, he might be able to subvert the sea.

"This is the might of the Four Emperors" 

Fukaboshi murmured with a hint of awe in his voice.

Whitebeard was on the verge of unleashing his formidable power to eliminate Van der Decken IX when the latter, overwhelmed with terror, dropped to his knees and pleaded for mercy.

Van der Decken IX quickly begged for mercy: "Don't kill me, I know Hordy Jones' conspiracy!"

"Oh? Does it have anything to do with me?" Whitebeard remained unfazed.

"It is! He's planning to deal with you!" Van der Decken IX exclaimed in desperation.

Fukaboshi felt awkward and didn't know what to say. He couldn't comprehend why Hodie Jones would dare to provoke even Whitebeard with such audacity.

"Whitebeard-sama, since he can't escape from you anyway, maybe we should spare him for now and hear what he has to say" 

Fukaboshi suggested, still uncertain.

"Alright, capture him and bring him back for questioning," 

Whitebeard agreed, acknowledging Fukaboshi's suggestion.

As a result, Fukaboshi quickly stepped forward and locked Van der Decken IX. As a member of the royal family who has been fighting for many years, Fukaboshi always carries chains and other things with him.

Van der Decken IX did not dare to resist at all, but in his heart, he felt a sense of relief knowing that, at least temporarily, his life was spared.

Fukaboshi's plea for Van der Decken IX was not out of kindness but rather a concern about the conspiracy that Van der Decken IX mentioned.

Fukaboshi has always been aware of Hodie Jones's cruel nature and is concerned that, under extreme conditions, he might resort to terrible actions.

Even if Whitebeard himself remains unharmed, it doesn't guarantee that the Fishman Island won't be affected.

Of course, apart from this, the most important thing is that Fukaboshi does not want Van der Decken IX to die so easily.

After all, both he and Hodie Jones have caused a lot of trouble for The Fishman Island, and it would be best to make their punishment public.

This would also bring relief to the people of The Fishman Island and serve as a deterrent to other potential criminals.

Shortly after, Fukaboshi locked Van der Decken IX's hands and feet. However, Shirahoshi did not open the hard shell tower, and there was no response.

Fukaboshi grew increasingly puzzled. He shouted: "Hey, why hasn't my sister come out yet, Shirahoshi!"

Shirahoshi was overwhelmed by fear and anxiety, eventually passing out in a coma. 

He understood that she had been under immense mental pressure during this time.

During her sleep, she might be haunted by thoughts of Van der Decken IX's threats or the sound of weapon attacks.

In such a stressful environment, Shirahoshi struggled to sleep well. Only now, upon hearing that her brother had arrived, all the built-up fatigue surfaced due to sudden relief.

As a result, Shirahoshi immediately fell into a deep sleep. Fukaboshi shouted outside for a while without any response, growing increasingly anxious.

"What do we do? Is Shirahoshi injured?" 

Fukaboshi said anxiously, feeling helpless as he couldn't open the hard shell tower from the outside.

"Step aside, I'll open it." 

Realizing waiting was futile, Whitebeard decided to force the hard shell tower open.

" Whitebeard-sama, are you planning to use force to break it? It won't work. This hard shell tower is extremely strong"

Fukaboshi warned, even as he moved aside.

"In this condition, it might seem sturdy, but for me, it's not a problem. Step aside a bit to avoid any harm"

Whitebeard calmly remarked.

Observing Whitebeard's stance, Fukaboshi pondered whether Whitebeard could truly break the hard shell tower; it remained uncertain.

Feeling anxious, Fukaboshi quickly added, "Whitebeard-sama, if you destroy the hard shell tower, Shirahoshi probably will be sad."

"This hard shell tower is not just her hiding place; it's also her bedroom." 

Fukaboshi realized that destroying the hard shell tower would need a great force, likely causing damage both inside and outside the structure.

Fukaboshi found this action unacceptable, as it might make Shirahoshi sad. 

However, Whitebeard disregarded his concerns and swung his naginata to deliver a powerful sword slash.

The sword slash carried a strong vibration force, slicing through the opening of the hard shell tower.

It didn't cause any immediate damage, but the tremor's power began to take effect, gradually causing the hard shell tower to separate.

Fukaboshi stared in awe, witnessing this extraordinary and formidable power for the first time. It was simply amazing.

Soon, the hard shell tower slowly opened, revealing a huge and beautiful figure in front of everyone.

It was a beautiful body with a height of 11 meters, and Whitebeard was only about five meters tall, but Shirahoshi was 11 meters high.

Observing Shirahoshi's supple figure resting on the bedroom floor, Fukaboshi swiftly approached and gently called out to her.

But she didn't respond slightest bit

Suddenly, Whitebeard launched an attack, and a needle-like shockwave pierced through.

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TO BE CONTINUED

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