Chapter 132: Fish-Man Island

Chapter 132: Chapter 132: Fish-Man Island

The sudden appearance of an enormous iceberg outside Fish-Man Island immediately drew the attention of everyone within. Both Fish-Men and Merfolk stared nervously at the distant sight. They knew exactly what this power signified—Admiral Aokiji had arrived!

Upon hearing the news, the inhabitants of Fish-Man Island descended into panic. At Mermaid Café, the proprietor, Madame Shyarly, gazed at the massive iceberg with deep concern. Anxious about the island's future, she took out her crystal ball to perform a divination.

But this time, unlike before, her usual visions eluded her. Instead, the crystal ball emitted a golden light, filling the entire room. Madame Shyarly's face darkened as she pondered the ominous glow. What was happening? Why was her foresight failing her?

This was unprecedented. She had previously foretold the death of Whitebeard, one of the mightiest figures of the sea, and even predicted the Great Pirate Era at the age of four. Yet now, her crystal ball revealed nothing but radiant golden sparks.

In the Dragon Imperial Palace, King Neptune stood at the palace gates, gazing toward the distant iceberg. Despite the distance, the massive formation was unmistakably visible.

As the king of the Ryugu Kingdom, Neptune was well aware of the growing tension between Fish-Men and humans. Many residents of Fish-Man District harbored deep hatred for humanity, with some even contemplating war.

However, Neptune understood that humans vastly outpowered the Fish-Men. A war would lead only to their destruction.

Now, with Aokiji's sudden arrival, he feared this might provoke those hateful Fish-Men to attack the admiral, sparking a conflict between Fish-Man Island and humanity.

Determined to prevent this, Neptune swam swiftly toward Aokiji's location. He had to meet the admiral, understand his intentions, and stop any hostilities before they spiraled into war.

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Meanwhile, Alex casually disposed of the New Fish-Man Pirates' crew by tossing them into his pocket dimension, where they became food for the Sea Kings he had collected. Afterward, Alex and the Straw Hat crew proceeded through the proper channels to enter Fish-Man Island.

Though the crew was wanted, they were still allowed entry. As a critical hub connecting the New World and the first half of the Grand Line, Fish-Man Island received countless pirates each year. Denying them entry could lead to catastrophic consequences for the island. Instead, allowing them to visit, coupled with Whitebeard's protection, ensured a relative peace and safeguarded the beautiful mermaids.

Once inside, Alex released Camie, Hatchi, and Pappag from his pocket dimension. The trio eagerly began guiding the group, showcasing the island's unique beauty.

With their guidance, Alex gained a deeper understanding of Fish-Man Island, including aspects not covered in the original story. The island's rich culture and stunning scenery left an impression on him. He used his energy to inscribe these memories as keepsakes.

As they toured the island, a towering figure suddenly blocked Alex's path.

A muscular Fish-Man stood before them, wearing a pink hat and a white wolf pelt around his neck. His left arm bore intricate tattoos. His twisted expression revealed his rage as he snarled, "Where's Hammond? What did you do to him?!"

Alex instantly recognized the figure—Hody Jones, captain of the New Fish-Man Pirates.

As a child, Hody had witnessed the brutal treatment of Fish-Men by humans. The death of Fisher Tiger at human hands had cemented his hatred. He despised humanity to the core, even murdering fellow Fish-Men who sought peace with humans.

Without Alex's interference, Hody would have attempted a coup against Neptune two years later, seeking to spark a war with humanity, only to be defeated by Luffy.

Recalling these details, Alex smirked and looked at Hody with amusement.

"Oh, Hammond?" Alex said casually. "Of course, I killed him. What else would I do? Keep him around for the holidays?"

Although Hody Jones had anticipated this outcome, hearing the news of his comrade's death ignited an uncontrollable rage within him. He summoned several droplets of seawater from the surrounding air and hurled them at Alex.

Through his unique technique, the seawater transformed into numerous water arrows, each with immense piercing power capable of penetrating steel with ease.

"Die, you filthy human!" Hody roared.

However, his attacks proved utterly ineffective. As soon as the water arrows neared Alex, they were intercepted by the Infinity and froze mid-air, trembling but unable to move forward.

Several other figures from the New Fish-Man Pirates soon joined Hody. They glared at Alex with unbridled hatred, ready to tear him apart.

Seeing his attack fail, Hody's face twisted even more. He barked orders at his crew:

"Comrades, Hammond was brutally murdered by this despicable human. We must avenge him! Take the Energy Steroid, E.S., kill them, overthrow Neptune, and rule Fish-Man Island! Then we'll launch our assault on humanity!"

Dosun, carrying a massive hammer shaped like ram's horns, growled in agreement: "For our brother's revenge! Revenge against the humans!"

"For our brother's revenge! Revenge against the humans!" the other Fish-Men echoed fervently.

He approached Alex and his group, speaking diplomatically:

"Mr. Alex, welcome to Fish-Man Island. However, a massive ice mountain suddenly appeared just outside the island. If I'm not mistaken, Admiral Aokiji has arrived. I believe his target is you. If you have no urgent business here, I suggest you head to the New World immediately."

As soon as he finished speaking, Neptune noticed the Straw Hat crew giving him odd looks, leaving him confused.

Jewelry Bonney turned to Alex, awaiting his cue. Once he nodded, she stepped forward and revealed the truth to Neptune:

"King Neptune, that ice mountain wasn't Aokiji's doing—it was mine."

Neptune looked at Bonney, his expression skeptical. While several Devil Fruits could grant ice-based powers, creating a mountain of ice in an instant was a feat only Aokiji was known for.

Moreover, he recognized Bonney as one of the Worst Generation, and her Devil Fruit ability allowed her to manipulate age, not create ice.

Sensing Neptune's disbelief, Bonney didn't argue. She simply smirked and transformed her body into ice, demonstrating the powers of the Ice-Ice Fruit. Then, she cycled through a series of other abilities: the Light-Light Fruit, the Op-Op Fruit, and more.

Finally, she explained, "Lord Alex granted me the power of the Ice-Ice Fruit and enhanced my strength. I am now at the level of an Admiral!"

Bonney raised her chin proudly, her face full of confidence. She suddenly felt that being Alex's maid wasn't shameful at all. On the contrary, with Alex's overwhelming power, even being his maid granted her a status higher than most. Wasn't this better than struggling as a pirate?

Neptune, and all the surrounding Fish-Man Island residents who witnessed this, were utterly stunned. Their eyes bulged out in the signature exaggerated expressions unique to the pirate world.

Anyone familiar with the seas knew that consuming more than one Devil Fruit was a death sentence. The conflicting energies would cause the body to explode, no matter how strong the individual.

Yet Bonney had displayed not just two, but several Devil Fruit powers. Not only was her body intact, but she also wielded each ability with ease. Moreover, her physical prowess had increased significantly.

Everyone turned their gaze to Alex. From Bonney's words, it was clear that her transformation was entirely his doing.

Neptune, incredulous, asked,

"Mr. Alex, what's going on?"

Alex smiled.

"Devil Fruits are not as immutable as you think. Once you understand their principles and address their flaws, you can wield multiple abilities. You can even create new Devil Fruits from scratch."

Neptune: "..."

The citizens: "..."

What did he just say? Understand the principles of Devil Fruits?

Even Vegapunk, whose technology was said to be 500 years ahead of the world, hadn't achieved this level of mastery!

Wait a minute!

From Alex's words, did he mean he had fully grasped the nature of Devil Fruits and could even create them himself?

Everyone slowly came to a realization. If this revelation spread, Alex's bounty would undoubtedly skyrocket once again!

But this raised another question: how did Bonney's physical capabilities improve so drastically?

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