42 Rift

Ryugu Palace

Neptune, Otohime, and Jinbe were currently staring at the bounty poster that the minister of the right was holding.

"The marines are really pissed at Kenshin seeing how high his bounty is," Neptune said in a serious tone.

Jinbe nodded his head and said, "But to immediately give him such a high of a bounty,"

Otohime took the bounty poster and mumbled to herself as he clutched the poster tightly, "Just because he defended our Island they immediately gave him a bounty poster making him a wanted man,"

"He was already a wanted man even before he came to this island, I remember that after he saved me and brother Tai the marines already gave him a 105 million beli bounty," Jinbe explained.

Shaking her head, Otohime still couldn't accept it and said, "It's not justified to put such a high bounty on a person that didn't even do anything evil,"

Neptune sighed as he stared outside the window and toward the surface, "That's just how the world works, the world nobles are the ones calling the shots, and because Kenshin injured one of them he was immediately labeled as an evil person."

"Mama!"

While the three of them were still discussing, Shirahoshi along with Kenshin and Hiyori entered the hall.

"Kenshin!" Jinbe exclaimed, he didn't expect Kenshin to arrive and didn't know how to tell him about his new bounty.

Kenshin waved his hands at the three of them, and asked Jinbe, "What are you doing here, Jinbe?"

Jinbe only smiled stiffly but Otohime stepped out and showed Kenshin his bounty poster.

Seeing Otohime showing him a bounty poster Kenshin was first confused but as he saw the name and picture that was posted he couldn't but chuckle.

Wanted

"Demon Blade Kenshin"

Dead OR Alive

Bounty: 969 Million Beli

"Demon blade huh? they surely know how to pick a nickname that is suited for me." Kenshin said as he took the poster.

Hiyori who was beside him only smiled, she didn't care about Kenshin having a bounty because she herself also has one.

"Why are you chuckling? don't you know that having such a high bounty means that the marines will do their best to capture you," Otohime said in an irritated tone.

Kenshin nodded his head in understanding and explained, "I really don't care if they try to capture me but the more infamous I become the easier it is for me to recruit pirates that are willing to join my fleet."

He then turned his attention towards Neptune and said, "I'll be leaving the island in a few days and will start looking for potential allies."

"So soon?" Shirahoshi asked in a sad tone.

Patting Shirahoshi's head Kenshin said, "Don't you want to see the surface? I can't help you achieve your dream if I don't become powerful enough that will deter anyone from trying to mess with my allies."

Lowering her head, Shirahoshi tried to fight back her tears and said in a determined tone, "Mister Kenshin, Mother told me that I have the power to control the sea kings. I will train hard in order to be able to control the sea kings so that I can help you in the future."

Surprised, Kenshin looked at Otohime who nodded her head in confirmation. he then turned his attention back to Shirahoshi who was now staring at him with a determined look on her face.

"I will be expecting your help in the future so be sure to train hard, okay?" Kenshin said encouraging Shirahoshi so that she will not stay cooped up in the palace and do nothing but wait for his return.

"Un!" Shirahoshi nodded.

Jinbe who was standing at the side approached Kenshin and said, "Let me follow you on your adventure."

"Are you sure?" Kenshin asked.

Jinbe nodded his head and continued, "Brother Tai can handle everything in the Fishman District, Arlong is also there to help him out."

"Alright then, we will be leaving in 2 days so finish everything that needs to be done," Kenshin said while turning his head towards Neptune.

"Thank you for taking me in 2 years ago, I will visit Fishman Island when I have the time."

He then looked at Otohime and warned her, "Stop preaching about going to the surface, and if the world noble returns just use Whitebeards name to threaten them and if it's not effective then immediately contact me."

Kenshin then passed a den-den mushi at Otohime.

Accepting the den-den mushi Otohime looked at Kenshin in confusion and asked, "How will you be able to come back immediately if we ever need your help?"

Hearing Otohime's question Kenshin smiled and showed her the devil fruit that Whitebeard gave him and bit off a little piece while throwing the rest on the side.

"Disgusting!" Kenshin commented and immediately swallowed the fruit he ate.

After downing a cup of water that he got from Jinbe, Kenshin composed himself and unsheathed his sword slashing at the air.

*Swoosh!*

As Kenshin slashed on the air a tiny space rift appeared shocking everyone except for Hiyori who already knew what kind of devil fruit it was and she was also the one who told Kenshin what type of power the devil fruit possesses.

Staring at the space rift Kenshin nodded in satisfaction and said, "It is still a little tiny for now but I will be able to open a big rift in the future and be able to travel through space."

"Wow!" Shirahoshi who saw the space rift exclaimed and clapped her hands clearly impressed at Kenshin's power.

Jinbe couldn't believe what he was seeing and commented, "I can't believe Whitebeard gave you the space-space fruit that can cut through space."

Resting the sword on his shoulder Kenshin said, "Now that you know that I can easily travel through space and come to Fishman Island anytime you don't need to worry about being attacked by the world nobles."

Neptune felt relieved knowing that they will a strong reinforcement if they ever faced any troubles in the future while Otohime just had a small smile on her face.