Pirates: The first partner is Tom Cat

The Ryugu Castle is a ship specially used for traveling by the royal family of the Ryugu Kingdom. Considering the size of Neptune and his children, the cabin is very spacious, and Neptune's chair can be used as a bed for Zhang Tatsuya.

It was their first time to visit Fish-Man Island and they were not in the mood to sit calmly on their chairs. After a brief chat, they lay together by the window and watched the scenery.

They stood by the window and looked at the scenery, and the people watching the scenery looked at them behind them.

The four eldest children curiously observed the kind human beings mentioned by their mother, especially Bai Xing who timidly stretched out his finger to poke him, but did not dare.

Princess Otohime introduced the attractions on Fishman Island one by one: "Over there are the coral hills, over there is the Mermaid Bay, and there is the Mermaid Cafe over there... They are all places worth visiting."

Everyone was planning their next travel route, but Arturia was paying attention to a very conspicuous black flag: "That flag, is it a pirate flag?"

Princess Otohime said: "Yes, that is the flag of the great pirate Whitebeard. Now Fishman Island is receiving the protection of Whitebeard."

"A country accepts the protection of a pirate?" Arturia asked in a low voice.

Neptune heard this and told her the past of Fish-Man Island:

"Since the Great Pirate Age began ten years ago, countless pirates have poured into the new world from the first half of the Grand Line, which is the paradise. Fish-Man Island is the only way for pirates to pass through, and the residents are extremely disturbed.

Robbery and kidnapping were common, and Fish-Man Island was even captured by pirates for a time. It was not until Whitebeard repelled the pirates, left his flag behind, and claimed Fish-Man Island as his territory that the situation was alleviated. Otherwise, you guys today

What you see when you come here may not be what it is now.”

So Roger had to bear the blame, but there was still a problem. Zhang Da also asked:

"Isn't this right? Who can compare to the fish-men in underwater combat? As long as you stay outside the fish-men island and destroy their coatings, won't the pirate ships be sunk one by one?"

This incident was a shame for Neptune, the great knight of the sea. He explained in a heavy tone:

"If it was one or two ordinary pirate groups, of course there is no need to worry, but that time it seemed that many pirate groups joined together to act together. We have limited troops and not many strong ones.

Moreover, bubble wrap is not that fragile. Even if you want to destroy the coating, you have to cut a big enough hole in it or poke enough holes at the same time. This time is enough for them to fight back.

In addition, they later found a way to use bubbles to move and fight briefly on the bottom of the sea, and the situation became increasingly unfavorable to us. Therefore, Fish-Man Island experienced its darkest period."

Everyone fell into silence for a while, but Princess Otohime burst into tears.

She held Artoria's hand and endured sobs and said: "Please don't blame yourself! I heard the great regret and pain in your heart. The destruction of the country is definitely not your fault! You have done everything you can, you

He is the best king!"

No one reacted for a moment. It was Neptune who expressed deep sorrow for his failure to protect the country just now, right? Did the princess hold the wrong hand?

"I'm fine, it's just that similar experiences brought back some bad memories." Artoria reached out to help Princess Otohime wipe away her tears, "Your ability is really like cheating."

Neptune, his children and the ministers were all shocked. This little guy was once a king? And according to Princess Otohime, he was still very powerful.

Rui Mengmeng and Shark Chili were also surprised. They saw Artoria practicing swordplay and eating every day. She seemed completely untroubled. They didn't expect her to have such a past.

Of course Arturia wouldn't talk about this kind of thing everywhere. Zhang Da also knew something about it but couldn't talk to them casually.

Looking at Princess Otohime crying like this now, I really don't know what kind of pain and despair Arturia went through at that time.

Zhang Da also grabbed Tom who looked confused, said something in his ear, and then put him into Artoria's arms.

"What's wrong?" Artoria looked at Zhang Daye and then at Tom, wondering what they wanted to do.

Tom innocently looked back at Zhang Tatsuya, then at Artoria, and then started to cause trouble (this chapter is not finished yet!)

Chapter 124 Whitebeard’s Flag

Damage your own brain.

For example, lengthen the ears, pull the cheeks, tie the beard into a knot, stick out the tongue to make a face, twist the two ears into a twist on the top of the head...

Artoria smiled and squeezed Tom's head back to its original shape: "Thank you Tom, and your unscrupulous master, I'm fine."

"It's so amazing! Are all the cats on the sea so powerful?" A small head that was not too small came from the side, and Princess Bai Xing's eyes widened.

"Only Tom is so powerful." Artoria didn't want to instill wrong common sense into Shirahoshi, so she explained and put Tom down.

Tom looked at Bai Xing's huge fish tail and couldn't help but start drooling.

Zhang Daye quickly held down Tom. This is not a good thing to bite. If you bite her, she will cry. The sea kings have not destroyed this fish-man island. All she can summon are super large ones with a size of more than 5,000 meters.

Neptune type.

Bai Xing timidly hid behind her brothers, she was still a little shy.

"Oh, by the way, we have prepared some gifts for you." Zhang Da also pointed to the six boxes that were brought up before.

"These are the wines given to King Neptune. They are the more popular ones in the tavern..." Zhang Da also looked at Neptune's body shape and said sheepishly, "But it seems that the preparations are a little lacking.

"

"Hahaha, that's enough. I accept your kindness!" Neptune smiled happily. It was rare for him to make a human friend other than Whitebeard.

"This necklace is for Princess Otohime." Zhang Da also took out a colorful gemstone necklace. It looked very expensive and belonged to one of Tom's owners. It was suitable for a lady to wear. No one in the tavern had such a hobby.

, just right as a gift.

"Thank you!" Princess Otohime happily took it. Compared with the value of the necklace, she was more happy with Zhang Tatsuya's thoughts.

"These are for the three princes. I hope you can become powerful warriors." Zhang Da also took out a spear and two long swords as if by magic.

They are all exquisite weapons from the palace where Tom served as a guard. The three princes are not particularly big now, so they are good as toys or collections.

"Thank you for your gift, we will work hard!" The three princes couldn't put down their love for weapons. After all, they were influenced by their father, a great knight, and their wish was to become powerful warriors and protect their sisters.

It's not that they are sister-controllers, but Shirahoshi is too special. Princess Otohime once specifically told them that they must become excellent brothers and powerful warriors and not allow Shirahoshi to be hurt or frightened at all.

Finally, Zhang Da also looked at Bai Xing. Bai Xing was hiding behind Princess Otohime in anticipation and fear. It wasn't until Otohime whispered a few words of encouragement that she dared to stand up.

"Okay then, dang dang dang~" Zhang Da also stretched out his hand, and a tree over two meters high appeared in the cabin.

It's Tom's Christmas tree, decorated with all kinds of lights and candies.

Compared with the things given away before, this is the lowest value, but to them it is the most precious.

Because there are no trees or forests on Fishman Island, many people have never seen a tree on the ground. Princess Otohime's first lesson in teaching children about the ground is to tell them what trees look like.

Strange to say, the Straw Hats were able to plant orange trees on the ship, but no one from Fishman Island brought the tree down. Maybe it was unnecessary? Or was it a thankless task?

Anyway, there is no need to worry about this tree. Although it is a Christmas tree planted in a flower pot, it is produced by Tom's family. If it is taken care of carefully, it will definitely live for a long time. Zhang Daye even doubted that the tree would not die even if he died. He was yellow.

This tree will not turn yellow.

"Hey? Is this a tree?" Bai Xing came closer to observe in surprise, "It turns out that candies grow on trees..."

Chapter 124 Whitebeard’s Flag