Chapter 37 - Arrival in Fish-Man Island
Deep beneath the ocean, where sunlight dances through the currents and marine life thrives in harmony, a royal guard rushed into King Neptune's throne room, panic on his face and urgency in his voice.
"Your Majesty! A ship is approaching Fish-Man Island!"
King Neptune's expression stiffened. "A ship?" he asked, narrowing his eyes. "What flag does it bear?"
The guard, still catching his breath, answered, "It's... it's the flag with a panda wearing a cowboy hat."
The silence that followed was heavy. Neptune's eyes widened slightly, and he stood slowly from his throne. "Voidreign..."
Fukaboshi, Ryuboshi, and Manboshi, the three sons of Neptune, turned toward their father in concern.
"Father, what's wrong?" Fukaboshi asked, a hint of tension in his voice.
Neptune's tone grew grim. "The surface is in chaos... the Demon King, Meruem, a member of the Voidreign Pirates, has shaken the world. And now... they've come here."
Ryuboshi swallowed hard. "You mean the ones who defeated CP0... and the Holy Knights?"
Manboshi added, "What should we do? Are we under attack?"
King Neptune shook his head. "No... they are not here for war. We must not provoke them. We must show respect. Prepare a royal welcome."
Meanwhile... aboard the Voidreign ship beneath the sea...
The massive ship cruised through the depths effortlessly, protected by advanced Voidreign technology—an unbreakable barrier, rumored to rival even the ancient weapons. The aquatic view was stunning—colorful reefs, giant sea beasts, and drifting schools of glowing fish.
Vash leaned on the railing, his coat flapping gently in the currents. "So this is Fish-Man Island... legends didn't lie. The mermaids are beautiful," he smirked.
Uta, standing next to Kuina, had her eyes glued to the sight ahead. "It's like a song... under the sea," she whispered.
Kuina nodded. "I've never seen a kingdom like this. Peaceful. Majestic."
Blackeye the panda munched on bamboo without a care in the world, his round eyes reflecting the coral lights. Seraphim Hancock lounged beside Uta like royalty, calm and poised, while Seraphim Mihawk trained on the deck—his arms slicing the air with precision, practicing new sword forms after gaining the powers of the Supa Supa no Mi (Dice-Dice Fruit). His body gleamed with steely sharpness.
And Meruem?
He sat silently, legs crossed, eyes closed in deep meditation. Even surrounded by beauty and splendor, the Demon King remained still—unbothered, untouchable.
Suddenly, the ship passed through the final bubble gate.
They had arrived.
At the gates of Fish-Man Island...
An enormous crowd gathered. Armed soldiers formed orderly ranks. King Neptune, in full regalia, stood at the front alongside his sons—Fukaboshi, Ryuboshi, and Manboshi. Behind them stood the graceful and towering mermaid princess—Shirahoshi, the Ancient Weapon Poseidon herself.
Fukaboshi whispered, "They're coming..."
And then, through the rising current and shimmering bubbles, the Voidreign ship emerged like a titan of the deep.
Jessie stepped onto the deck first—his black cowboy hat casting a shadow over his confident, handsome face. He adjusted his gloves and grinned.
Behind him followed Uta, Kuina, Vash, and Blackeye. Mihawk's blades glinted as he sheathed them. Hancock descended gracefully, her expression cool and unreadable.
And then Meruem rose from his seat—his presence alone causing tension in the sea around him. Even without moving, his power was suffocating.
As the crew stepped onto the shores of Fish-Man Island, the sea itself seemed to hold its breath.
King Neptune bowed slightly. "Welcome, Voidreign Pirates... to Fish-Man Island."