Pirate’s Achievements System - P.A.S Chapter 294: Rescue Shirahoshi

Swoosh!!

After shattering the black chain sphere, Ron’s figure immediately broke through the air, speeding towards the direction from which the black chain sphere had come. His speed was incredibly fast, disappearing from sight after a few blinks.

Shirahoshi stared in astonishment at the scene, taking a few seconds to come back to her senses. With a mix of surprise and timidity, she asked, “F-Father, Father sama… Just now, that person, what is that?”

Initially, she hadn’t treated Ron as a living being, assuming he was a doll brought by Nami. But the doll had instantly destroyed the weapon flying towards her and, with a few swift movements, pursued the weapon’s trajectory, vanishing from view.

Uncertain about how to address the doll Ron, she hesitated for a moment, using polite language to cautiously inquire about “that person.”

“Um…”

Upon hearing the Shirahoshi’s words, Neptune couldn’t help but ponder for a moment, turning to look at Nami.

He wasn’t sure if Ron’s information could be revealed to the Shirahoshi, considering that Ron’s current state of life or death was a secret to the entire world.

Noticing Neptune’s inquisitive gaze, Nami smiled at Shirahoshi and responded, “That’s the President of our guild, you can call him Ron.”

“The President?”

Shirahoshi looked at Nami with some confusion.

She recalled Ron’s appearance in her mind, finding it hard to understand how a doll could become a president, giving off a very peculiar feeling.

Seeing the expression on Shirahoshi’s face, Nami guessed her confusion and smiled wryly, “Ron, due to certain circumstances, can only appear like that for now… Um, you can think of it as some sort of Devil Fruit ability.”

Explaining magic was too cumbersome; using Devil Fruit to explain made it much easier to understand.

Upon hearing Nami’s explanation, Shirahoshi’s eyes lit up with realization, saying, “So that’s how it is… Lord Ron is really powerful, blocking the weapon that flew over in an instant…”

“Not just powerful.”

Neptune looked at Shirahoshi and said in a serious tone, “Lord Ron could be considered one of the strongest individuals in this world.”

Nami pursed her lips, neither confirming nor denying.

As the magic user closest to Ron, she understood about 99% of Ron’s methods. She was well aware that the current Ron could temporarily suppress even an Admiral of the Navy with his unique magic and techniques, but extended battles were a different matter.

As for top-tier powerhouses like Whitebeard and Garp, it was even more uncertain. Previously, at Marine Headquarters, Ron had relied on powerful necromancy, sacrificing countless formidable spirits on that top-tier battlefield to gain the strength to almost overpower Garp in a short span of time.

In reality, whether the current Ron could defeat a Navy Admiral was still uncertain.

However, Nami wouldn’t reveal this. Ron’s strength and mystery were undoubtedly a stabilizing force for the Alvarez Guild. Moreover, based on her understanding of Ron, when he truly ‘resurrected’ and returned, he would undoubtedly transform illusory power into reality, possessing the true strength to stand at the pinnacle of this vast sea! 

‘The strongest individuals in the world?’

Upon hearing Neptune’s words, a hint of astonishment appeared in Shirahoshi’s beautiful eyes.

She wouldn’t doubt the credibility of Neptune’s words, but the label ‘one of the strongest individuals in the world’ was undeniably shocking, especially given Ron’s peculiar appearance, resembling a doll assembled from coral and wood.

It’s truly hard to believe that Ron possesses such immense power.

“Ron’s visit this time is intended to aid Fish-Man Island in resolving several matters, one of which pertains to Vander Decken…”

As Neptune spoke, he turned his head towards the direction Ron had disappeared, saying, “This time, there’s a great hope to resolve the issue with Vander Decken, the criminal. Afterward, you won’t have to hide in the Hard Shell Tower anymore, Shirahoshi.”

Hearing Neptune’s words, Shirahoshi displayed a slight surprise, followed by a glimpse of joy. A cute rosy blush appeared on her little face, with a clear sense of excitement.

“R-Really?!”

For someone who had been imprisoned in the Hard Shell Tower for nearly eight years, unable to leave each day, with only the guards as companions and a limited time for communication, being able to step outside for a walk was the most joyful thing for her. 

Seeing Shirahoshi’s expression, Nami exhaled lightly, understanding her feelings to a great extent and sympathizing more with her circumstances. She smiled gently at Shirahoshi and said:

“Don’t worry, President Ron, although he might be… well, he’s quite skilled at dealing with criminals. Soon, you won’t have to hide here anymore.”

Shirahoshi’s eyes lit up with hope as she looked in the direction where Ron had disappeared.

…

Somewhere underwater.

A somewhat dilapidated ship covered in moss was slowly moving through the depths of the sea.

The ship wasn’t propelled by sails or oars, but by a giant bald sea monster, resembling a small sea king, which was pulling the ship along the seabed.

“Hehehe, my Princess Shirahoshi, you must have received today’s gift, right? You can’t escape from my grasp. If you understand this, then hurry up and marry me.”

Vander Decken, hidden inside a bubble, stood on the deck of the ship. His octopus-like hands were spread open inside the bubble as he laughed arrogantly and wickedly.

Due to the powers of the Target-Target Fruit, he couldn’t freely move underwater and had to envelop himself in a layer of bubble coating. This also served to protect the mark he had placed on Shirahoshi.

The Target-Target Fruit, as a subsidiary fruit to the Mark-Mark Fruit, had numerous limitations. For instance, it could only directly mark a person with a touch of the hand, and once the target was cleansed, the mark would be lost.

“Hehehe…”

“That power, I absolutely won’t give up on obtaining it. I’ll definitely get it.”

Vander Decken looked up at the dark and murky waters, letting out a strange laugh. With a voice that only he could hear, he muttered with excitement and determination.

He was determined to obtain Shirahoshi and her power.

Shirahoshi can control Sea Kings, as one of the three ancient weapons. With the power of Sea Kings, he could not only easily conquer Fish-Man Island but also rule the world. No one could stop his ambitions!

Just as Vander Decken had an evil and twisted smile on his face, a visible white current in the water, resembling an arrow in the sea, shot towards him from ahead, heading for the ship’s deck.

Vander Decken’s expression changed abruptly. When he looked closely, the white current had already come closer. It stopped right in front of the ship’s deck.

Upon closer inspection, it was revealed to be a puppet only slightly taller than half a person.

The puppet hovered in front of the ship’s deck, and as the white current behind it gradually dissipated, it appeared eerie. The gloomy underwater environment became even more oppressive with its presence.

“What the hell is this?”

Vander Decken’s gaze turned cold as he stared at the puppet and spoke.

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