Ghost Shark, but in the world of One Piece

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"I'm sorry, I startled you." Kemi held up one finger and said seriously, "To make up for it, I'll treat you to takoyaki."

"really?"

The group of marines who laid down their weapons were somewhat tempted. Today, they had not only seen the legendary mermaids, but also had the chance to eat the cuisine of Fishman Island.

“Hmm.” Cammy nodded. “500 Berries per person.”

Everyone's lips trembled, their heartfelt joy and emotion instantly shattered.

Snapped!

"This isn't a business transaction!!" Another slap landed on Kemi's face.

Then came another indescribable mermaid scream.

“Speaking of which,” Laurentina pointed at Cammy, tilting her head, “why do her clothes look like they’ve dissolved?”

Ignoring Kemi's screams, Ishiri sighed and explained, "This child has been eaten by sea monsters at least 10 times along the way, gotten lost 5 times... and her clothes were soaked in stomach acid..."

The air fell silent for a moment.

The sailors watched as the shy but not-so-bright Kemi was like a fresh cream cake falling with a thud, landing precisely in a mud puddle and rolling around.

The beautiful mermaid image suddenly seemed much smaller.

Forget it, let's watch the Tina sisters instead, especially Lady Lauren Tina.

A solemn nun's habit, a billowing cloak of justice, a profile as beautiful as cherry blossoms falling in the wind, shark earrings swaying with every step, reflecting twinkling starlight.

Phew, today's life-extending mission is complete!

"Let's invite Jinbe up here." Tina, with a Pocky stick in her mouth, led the group into the cabin.

In the captain's cabin, Laurentina and the others sat on opposite sides. Ishiri, her small tail twitching slightly with unease, solemnly said:

"Lady Laurentina, this is a gift from King Neptune, a swimming coating."

An exquisite box was handed over. When opened, it contained a clump of highly transparent slime.

Swimming coating?

Laurentina's index finger was smeared with a little bit of something slippery, like lubricant, which was a bit disgusting.

So he casually wiped it on Kemi's body.

Kemi: Aaaaaah!

"Anyway, you need to change out of the dissolved clothes." Laurentina suppressed a laugh, her voice muffled.

Sorry, but I always find your reactions quite amusing.

Tina glared at her younger sister and ruffled her long hair in feigned anger.

"The water-resistant coating helps those with abilities move underwater," Ishri explained patiently, glancing at the girl, "but humans must be equipped with oxygen tanks..."

Hmm? Paint that allows ability users to go into the water?

wrong!

"Why send this?" Laurentina's gaze turned cold. She had only mentioned this to Ain, so how could Neptune know?

“I feel you’ll need it,” Jinbe, who had been silent all along, replied, his gaze fixed on the girl.

Why? I felt a sense of kinship with her.

Very strange.

"Jinbe, your gaze is very impolite to a lady!" Tina said, chewing on Pocky crumbs, her voice becoming dangerous.

"I apologize, it was my presumption." Jinbe bowed deeply in apology. "King Neptune sent the gift only to establish good relations, and had no ill intentions."

Is the fact that Fishman Island contacted me first related to my identity?

"It's alright." Laurentina meant Jinbe no harm. Looking at his appearance, she couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Jinbe, what race are you?"

"I am a whale shark fishman," the blue-skinned fat man said frankly after a moment's hesitation.

Whale sharks? That sounds good. No wonder I find him pleasing to the eye.

Unfortunately, it was a man, and a fish-man at that, so Laurentina lost interest.

After chatting for a while, Jinbe took his leave and, on behalf of Neptune, invited Laurentina to visit Fishman Island.

Camie and Ishiri, the sisters, seemed to have been left behind as grunts because of their mission on Fishman Island.

Tina didn't care; as long as someone was kind-hearted, joining the Navy was perfectly fine.

Mermaids are physically stronger than humans and can serve as underwater guards. They are also skilled in Mermaid Island cuisine and coffee, adding a touch of fun to their seafaring life.

The Black Prison Fleet gradually sailed towards Shitoku Island, and Jinbe watched silently from the water until they were far away.

Laurentina must have some connection to the deep sea.

There was no discrimination against fishmen in her eyes; she was peaceful and warm, and got along well with Kemi, as if... she was used to it.

Let's consider this good news.

Jinbe paused for a moment, then submerged underwater.

Two days later, the warship successfully arrived at Side Island.

Laurentina and her team were deployed to an island reef in the near sea, where they waited for the pirates to be captured.

Protecting the security of member states is a routine task of the navy.

"Colonel Tina, a pirate ship has been spotted ahead!"

The navy on the lookout issued a warning.

"How many? What flag?" Tina put on her leather gloves, and...

One of them was held in the mouth by the lips.

"Three ships, it's the Ace Pirates."

"Fire! Sink them!" Tina commanded.

"Wait! Who did you say?" Laurentina exclaimed in shock.

The Ace Pirates? The girl flipped through the calendar and confirmed that it was August 17, 1513.

Is Oda behind this?

"The Ace Pirates, Captain Klein Ace, a rookie from the West Blue, with a bounty of 7900 million Berries!" The sergeant on the lookout tower glanced at the bounty poster and confirmed.

"He's not exactly someone who's caused any big incidents, so why would he get the captain's attention?" the sergeant wondered.

"Is there a problem?" Tina looked over.

"Uh..." The girl was a little embarrassed. She started the circular saw and muttered, "It's nothing, let's get started."

"Yes, Captain!"

The entire navy took their positions. Long-term training had cultivated extremely high combat skills. The main guns were aimed at the enemy's flagship, and a shot was fired.

boom!

Hit the bullseye!

"Men, Shitoku Island has called the Navy!" Bearded Ace drew his flintlock pistol and roared, "Move the ship closer and engage in boarding action!"

"oh!!!"

Chapter Thirty-Four: The World's Number One Gambling City (Seeking Support)

Laurentina kicked Ace's head away.

"Are all newcomers this brave these days?" the girl couldn't help but complain. "They think they can emulate shipping magnates with just 7900 million?"

Relying on the shipping magnate?

Alice stopped what she was doing, tilted her head, and wondered, "Is he the king of some sea?"

She had just used a move called 'Demon-Slaying Arrow'; the illusory golden arrows that struck the Marines could boost their stamina, but the price was that they would turn their eyes bloodshot and enter a berserk state...

It can be considered a youth version of Meat Cutter, but it doesn't increase strength or lock health.

It can only make people more persistent and more violent.

"Reporting, Colonel." Sergeant Tina saluted and shouted, "We found this on the pirate ship."

After saying that, a black card with a gold border was handed over.

"Latavia's Black Gold Card?" Tina asked, somewhat surprised.

"Latavia?" Laurentina activated her ability, and all the blood on the deck flew into the sea.

“Yes, Latavia, the world’s number one gambling city.” Tina handed the black gold card to her sister, her gaze fixed on the sea: “It’s also the world’s number one entertainment city, an independent nation recognized by the government, a demilitarized zone, and an absolute holy land that the world government cannot easily touch!”

“It’s also my hometown.” Alice raised her hand.

"Latavia?" the girl tossed her hair and asked curiously, "And who is Natsolo?"

Isn't the world's number one entertainment city Gulán Tezzoro in Tesolo?

"Oh, you know Tesoro?" Tina handed him a Pocky stick and murmured, "That guy stole the Golden Fruit from the Donquixote Family in the North Blue two years ago. He's quite strong."

"They seem to be buying giant ships recently, preparing to build an entertainment city, and they also have some connections with the World Government."

As the successor to the naval chief of staff, Tina clearly knows a lot of information.

"However, Latavia's position as the world's number one entertainment city remains secure. Queen Yusta alone possesses 10% of the world's Beli, which is truly enviable."

Tina let out a rare sigh.

"I see," Laurentina nodded.

"Want to go? I've been there once, it's pretty good." Tina looked at you gently. "Alice can also go home on the way."

"Sounds good, I'll go check it out."

"Yay!" Alice couldn't help but jump up, but ended up tilting to one side.

Losing his balance, he fell to the ground, a warm touch coming from his heavy, cumbersome body.

"yeah?"

Alice gasped in shock, her face instantly flushing red. She staggered back several steps, clutching her chest.

"Change..."

"Don't think that just because you offer yourself up I'll like you, you idiot!!!" Laurentina mimicked Alice's tsundere attitude, interrupting her spellcasting in time.

Huh?! Her lines were stolen too? Alice was shocked.

"Are you kidding me? I'm sorry, although I was a little tempted for a moment, after thinking about it carefully, we really are still impossible!"

The girl was panting, but her hands were in a victory sign.

How could Lauren Tina possibly learn my style? Hmm? Why are Tina and Ain looking at me like that?

Wow, that expression, it's too much...

"Alice," Laurentina said hesitantly, her words tinged with unease, "you've emptied Pinru's wardrobe!"

......

After resupplying themselves, the warship sailed south from the waters off Sittoku Island and arrived safely in Latavia after a day and a half of sailing.

"Yay, I'm home!"

As Alice watched the bustling city draw closer, she couldn't help but sigh.

In front of the navy, towering modern skyscrapers came into view.

The sunlight was blocked by the dense buildings, and the red and purple neon lights clung tightly to the steel-like sky, which was covered with a dense array of LED lights, giving the entire city a futuristic feel.

Cyber ​​world? Lungmen?

Laurentina's Pocky stick fell off her lips.

The islands in this vast ocean are surprisingly different from one another; some still practice slash-and-burn agriculture, while others have already entered the advanced world.

Latavia, the world's number one gambling city, was the world's entertainment center before Tezzoro.

It is said that the city's planning was inspired by Baltimore (also known as the Island of Machines), the birthplace of scientist Vegapunk and a future nation.

During its development, Dr. Tsukimi, a scientist from the island of Kikakujima, was invited to serve as an advisor.