124 All for Justice
Chapter 124: All for Justice
Soon, Robin finished translating the entire historical text and committed it to memory. She let out a sigh and said, "This contains an apology letter."
Rodney nodded and said, "I know, there's no need to say more. The person this island is waiting for hasn't arrived yet. Only a human who can understand the language of Sea Kings, much like Poseidon, is the one destined to carry Fish-Man Island's fate. It has nothing to do with me."
Robin asked, "Captain, do you know?"
"I know a bit more than you, Robin. I remember mentioning Skypiea to you before. It also has historical text related to Poseidon."
"I see. So, have you already figured it out?"
Robin wasn't surprised by Rodney's ability to gather obscure information. Sometimes, she and her crewmates felt that their captain was sending his clones all over the world to gather information.
Unfortunately, that wasn't the case; he had read it in a manga.
"Yes, Poseidon's true form is Shirahoshi. She possesses the same abilities as the Mermaid Princess from 800 years ago, the power to communicate with Sea Kings and command them. She is the natural ruler of the Sea Kings!"
Rodney continued in a hushed tone, "Shirahoshi has the power to subvert the seas. I have a feeling she hasn't awakened it yet, but her ability to control Sea Kings is already astounding."
Sea Kings were the true rulers of the seas, and the massive Sea Kings found in the Calm Belt were the true terrifying entities. Even though the Marines had developed ships capable of crossing the Calm Belt, they still avoided it because it was too dangerous. A single Sea King could easily devour an ordinary warship.
Shirahoshi's power was indeed terrifying. She hadn't awakened it yet, and it would require a significant stimulus to do so. The giant ship "Noah" in Fish-Man Island had been built for this purpose, to guide the Mermaid Princess in mastering the power of the "Sea Kings" to control them and become their queen.
In fact, if Shirahoshi had a more radical personality, a mermaid who harbored hatred towards humans, the world might have become a no-go zone for humans during her lifetime. Even some small islands might have been wiped out by Sea Kings. The true rulers of the seas had the power to make the world tremble.
"Captain, haven't you ever desired this power? With your abilities, you could easily control Princess Shirahoshi." Robin smiled and asked.
"What are you thinking? I won't resort to using illusions to control a little girl, even if her eyes are bigger than mine." Rodney chuckled.
"This world will undergo a change sooner or later. We're waiting for that moment. Of course, if I reach the level of a Six Paths before that, I'll use my flames to ignite this world and make it... explode!"
"That's quite insane, Captain! What exactly are you seeking?" Robin gazed at the man in front of her.
He said in a low voice, "My heart and actions are utterly unclouded. They are all those of justice."
"Robin, I'm a man from another world, out of place in this world. Since I can't adapt to this world, I'll make this world adapt to me!"
Robin saw it; there was a fire burning in his eyes. At that moment, this man seemed incredibly tall in her heart. So handsome! She thought.
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The explanation given by the Ryugu Kingdom was comprehensive. After Vander Decken retired from the kingdom's guard, he stole important treasures from the kingdom and attacked the group of Shichibukai resting on Fish-Man Island. Due to his severe injuries, he couldn't be saved and died.
King Neptune and Jinbe clarified that Rodney wasn't to blame for this incident.
The island's residents, despite their fear and resentment of humans, believed in their King Neptune and Jinbei. Hody Jones's crimes were confirmed, and their perception of Rodney improved greatly. This allowed Rodney's crew to leave Fish-Man Island with a reputation that wasn't entirely good or bad.
In the Ryugu Castle, King Neptune held a banquet to express gratitude to Rodney for his help. After a few rounds of drinks, Rodney asked Jinbei, "How's Ace doing in the Whitebeard Pirates?"
He remembered that Jinbei had initially tried to stop Ace from causing trouble with the Whitebeard Pirates. Jinbei had even ended up unconscious due to the encounter, and Whitebeard had taken Ace, who was already exhausted and injured, and his crew aboard.
Jinbe replied, "Mr. Ace? I remember him mentioning you. He said you were a formidable opponent, the first one he lost to when he set out to sea."
"Haha, I was hired by Vice Admiral Smoker to capture him at that time, but he was eventually released. So, Jinbei, I want to ask if Ace has joined the Whitebeard Pirates."
"Yes, Ace joined Captain Whitebeard's crew and became one of his commanders."
Jinbei put down his sake cup and continued, "He mentioned breaking his promise with you. Did you and Ace have a promise?"
"It's nothing important. Don't worry about it. Besides, there are still a few years to go."
It seemed that Ace joining the Whitebeard Pirates was an inevitable outcome. Rodney knew that their promise might be broken because, in the face of the long-awaited paternal love, their promise was too fragile.
"Well, I understand. I'll find a way to visit Avallon. I need to have a chat with Gold Emperor Gild Tesoro about a business deal."
Rodney chuckled as he said, "Jinbei, do you know how to contact him? Gild Tesoro was once a slave of the Celestial Dragons because he escaped from Mary Geoise after you did. Afterward, he ate the Gold-Gold Fruit and became the Gold Emperor, the world's wealthiest man, controlling 20% of the world's wealth."
"I'm sorry, but I don't have any means of contacting him."
"Alright, I understand. I'll head to Dressrosa first. I'm sure that flamingo knows how to get in touch with Gild Tesoro."
"Doflamingo? Are you referring to Donquixote Doflamingo?"
"Yes, that's the one. I'll be leaving once the ship's coating is complete. Jinbe, I look forward to meeting you again in the New World!"
Rodney extended his hand, and Jinbei stood up to shake it. He said, "I look forward to that day!"
