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Fish-Man Island:
"Hahaha! Seeing members of my race being treated with such kindness by Luffy and his friends brings happiness to my heart - Jamon."
King Neptune was enjoying the events of the manga as he watched Luffy, Hatchan, Caimie, and others having fun at Sabaody Park.
"That's good, isn't it, King Neptune? Look at this, everyone is happy for Caimie, who is crying with joy... Fufu," remarked the beautiful Store Goddess, Suzan.
"Caimie has truly fulfilled the childhood dream of all these men and women, as well as my own childhood dream."
Suzan pointed out the Fish-Men, their faces filled with smiles as they read the manga pages depicting the scenes of Luffy, Brook, Chopper, Hatchan, Caimie, and Pappag enjoying their time together in the games at the park.
"Hmm? That's bad - Jamon..."
"Yes, as expected... these bastards are planning to kidnap Caimie!"
"I hope they don't succeed because it will only bring more trouble." For the first time, Suzan showed a hint of concern on her pretty face.
Even the other Fish-Men who were reading the manga became nervous upon seeing this.
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Holy Land, Marigoa:
"Hehehe~ Luffy and those Fish-Men seem to be enjoying themselves... The centuries of oppression we imposed on those fish have made their future generations so weak," remarked someone within the Empty Throne room.
Imu and her subordinates eagerly anticipated the events in the new volume of the Sabaody Archipelago Arc.
"But, my Lord, no matter what they do, they cannot escape the clutches of the slave traders. This is Sabaody Archipelago as it used to be before we lost control to the other pole," said Saint Marcus Mars upon witnessing Peterman, the boss of the kidnapping team, preparing to abduct the mermaid Caimie.
"These individuals are skilled in capturing slaves of all kinds. I doubt he will fail to kidnap her, even if Luffy personally guards her," analyzed Saint Shepherd Ju Peter and assessed the current situation in the manga.
"Your words, my Lord, accurately depict the situation. When the greatest dream of the fish children becomes playing in Sabaody Park but they are unable to, it means we have successfully forced them back into their shells," responded Saint Topman Warcury to Imu's earlier statement.
"Indeed. What can they do except dream and fear being sold as commodities in slave auctions," Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro commented, adjusting his glasses before speaking.
"It's all because their queen at that time dared to conspire against us. Did she truly believe that controlling the power of the Sea God would make her invincible? Hah, what a fool," ambiguously remarked Saint Jaygarcia Saturn.
"Regardless, the Fish-Men race is no longer a problem. There might be some inconvenience if a new Mermaid Princess emerges, but that's acceptable. It would be welcomed if it happens this time," stated Imu.
"... Now, this is an intriguing sight," Imu's red eyes suddenly flashed as she observed Zoro walking confidently down the street, heading directly towards one of her pitiful descendants.
(Note: The Celestial Dragons are considered descendants of the twenty founding Kings, with Imu being one of the founding Kings. Therefore, the Celestial Dragons derive their power from her.)
"This... Zoro doesn't know anything about Celestial Dragons, does he?" One of the Gorosei wiped his forehead, a sign of his nervousness.
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"One Piece" Events:
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"Eh!? Who's that...?"
"Captain Apoo, he's...!!"
"The "Pirate Hunter" from East Blue!!"
"What's he doing walking in the middle of the street!? Doesn't he know anything!?"
"He's in trouble!!"
The On Air Pirates and Fire Tank Pirates noticed Zoro's appearance and recognized him as one of the current Supernovas.
The strange thing was that Zoro was walking straight towards the Celestial Dragon while drinking his Sake.
"Hm...?" Finally, Zoro noticed that his path was blocked by a repulsive man wearing a spacesuit.
"...What!!?" The Celestial Dragon opened his slimy mouth in shock, seeing someone audacious enough to not kneel in his presence.
"...? What? Are you lost or something?" Zoro thought that this man must be lost, but regardless, Zoro had no knowledge about Celestial Dragons until that moment.
Upon hearing that, the crowd present was shocked: "!!?"
Immediately, the Celestial Dragon shot a bullet directly at Zoro's face, but Zoro easily avoided it and unsheathed his sword, prepared to cut down the man who had just tried to kill him without any trace of mercy.
"Hey, what's he doing!!? If he does that...!!!" Apoo couldn't believe what he was seeing—a sane person attempting to kill a Celestial Dragon right in front of him.
Suddenly, without warning, a small girl with pink hair jumped onto Zoro and pushed him away from the Celestial Dragon.
"A kid…!!?" Zoro was surprised by the situation.
"EHHHHHNN, why did you die, Big Brother!?"
"Big Brother!!"
"Did you go against the Tenryuubito!? UWEEEEHHHN!"
The little girl began crying on Zoro's chest as if she had truly lost her older brother.
"...?" Zoro didn't understand what was happening.
"Big brother, you stay still..." the little girl whispered to Zoro, telling him to stay still.
"?" Zoro still didn't understand what was happening.
"I hit him...? For a second there, I thought he dodged it..."
"Just my imagination...?"
"Well, as long as he's dead..." After saying this, the slimy Celestial Dragon left with his entourage.
"Why'd you get in my way?" asked Zoro.
"I didn't get in your way, you moron!!"
"What the hell were you doing!!? Did you want to bring an admiral down on these islands!!?" exclaimed Bonney.
"If you're a pirate, you should be able to recognize other pirates at a glance, right!!? Don't make trouble for us, too!!"
"Tomato juice... You... Huh...? Weren't you a kid?"
"Are you hurt in the head!?"
"Well, I'm not hurt."
"You idiot!! That's not what I'm talking about!!! You're really a moron!"
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East Blue, Shimotsuki Town:
"Hahahahaha!!! This is Zoro! The pride of my Shimotsuki clan! Who is the Celestial Dragon? It's nothing but a fart! Zoro's ancestor even slayed a real dragon!"
Old man Kozaburo laughed heartily, slapping his knee in sheer enjoyment. He was truly relishing this incredible scene.
"Sigh~ really, father?" If it weren't for this young girl, Jewelry Bonney, Zoro would be in serious trouble... killing a Celestial Dragon... with his current strength, it's something he can't handle."
Koushirou sighed and spoke softly.
"Shut up, you coward! If you had even a quarter of Zoro's courage, you would have set sail and competed for the title of Sword King too!"
"This slimy Celestial Dragon deserves to die! His wicked actions will not go unpunished."
Kozaburo was furious at the despicable Celestial Dragon's deeds. He forcibly took someone else's fiancée and shot him, and not only that, but he also killed a sick man who desperately needed medical attention.
This not only angered and saddened Kozaburo, but all the kind-hearted people around the world who read about this scene.
"I was hoping Zoro's madness would come to fruition, and I would witness this damn Celestial Dragon being sliced in half!"
"Damn it, you've ruined my mood! Tsuna-chan! Come and get this idiot out of my sight before I kill him!"
"Yes, Dad, I'm coming!"
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Chapter 527: He doesn't seem like someone who follows orders.
Chapter 528: The Beginning of Troubles - The Kidnapping of the Mermaid Caimie!
Chapter 529: All humans on this island are enemies of the Mermaids and Fish-Men.
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