Chapter 229

Sanji already shot out like a gust of wind, kicking the giant trident away with one foot, sending it spinning into the ground.

"Don't you dare disturb my mermaid princess, you bastard!" Sanji cursed.

This remark only made Neptune more worried...

Sima Di also raised an eyebrow.

What do you mean "yours"?

Neptune silently pushed open the heavy door of the Hardshell Tower; beyond the door stood a large bed, and on it sat up Bai Xing.

Everyone stared wide-eyed!

Is this really the first thing we're seeing?

Bai Xing had flowing pink curly hair, adorned with a taiyaki-shaped hairpin, wore shell-shaped earrings, and her blue eyes were mesmerizing; her ample bust swirled like a vortex, irresistibly drawing all gazes into its depths.

Such beauty,

truly lived up to all the expectations!

But...

Seeing her giant, giant-sized frame, everyone except Sima Di, who already knew, gaped in shock.

"So... so big!" Usopp exclaimed.

Could her chest even serve as a trampoline?

After a brief moment of stunned silence, Sanji suddenly...

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After a brief moment of stunned silence...

Sanji's gaze burned with fervor as he slid to his knees, stopping right before Bai Xing's bed.

"Ah~ My mermaid princess~ I am your loyal knight!" Sanji cried out passionately.

But Bai Xing was shy by nature, even after witnessing her own mother's assassination by Hody, she dared not tell her father—the ultimate coward.

——As the current holder of the Sea King, how pitiful that she's this timid.

Since age six, she had lived alone in the Hardshell Tower, rarely interacting with anyone except her brothers and father.

Her personality grew even more timid.

Seeing Sanji's fanatical attitude, she was so frightened...

She burst into tears!

Sanji was completely stunned.

Why did she cry?

Suddenly!

"Gaaah!!!"

A giant shark burst from the corner, jaws wide open, lunging to bite Sanji—the one who had made Bai Xing cry!

"Mecharo! Back off!" Neptune roared.

Seriously!

You can kick away weapons many times your size, yet you think your tiny frame can go up against death?

The shark paused at the command,

reluctantly retreating to Bai Xing's side, but its small eyes locked fixedly on Sanji.

You're the one who made my master cry?

"It's called Mecharo, Bai Xing's pet—overprotective, don't take it personally," Neptune explained. "Bai Xing has never interacted with outsiders since childhood, so she's timid and cries easily. Please bear with her."

"Damn it! It's all Fan Dedai the Ninth's fault!" Sanji roared in fury. "Princess Bai Xing, rest assured—I'll personally kick that villain to pieces!"

"Waaah—"

Bai Xing cried even harder, tear-streaked and heartbreakingly lovely.

It shattered Sanji's heart.

"Enough, Sanji, don't be so rough—you scared her," Sima Di chuckled.

Then he immediately unleashed a holy light upon Bai Xing!

"Shhh—"

A dark shadow flashed past, deliberately taking the holy light for Bai Xing.

Sanji crashed to the side, gritting his teeth to avoid humiliating himself before his goddess.

Sima Di raised an eyebrow!

I only meant to comfort Bai Xing—but since you insist, I'll change tactics!

"I bless you with safety!"

"I bless you with happiness!"

"I bless you with health!"

Triple holy light,

no matter how hard Sanji struggled, he could no longer resist.

"Ah~"

"No~"

"Hurt~"

"Bai Xing~"

"Princess~"

The strange noises and movements from Sanji drew the attention of Bai Xing, who had been sobbing in the storm; she stared curiously at him writhing on the ground, and for a moment actually forgot to keep crying.

Sima Di shot Neptune a look.

Neptune hurriedly said, "Bai Xing, they've come to rescue you, to help you defeat Hody Nine, and from now on you'll never have to stay in this hard-shell tower again — you can go out into The World Ahead too!"

"Really?" Bai Xing's eyes sparkled. "That's wonderful! Jinbe, and all of you my lords — I actually misunderstood you just now, I'm truly so sorry!"

"No real harm done." Sima Di smiled warmly. "Being able to serve Her Highness the Princess is my honor."

Bai Xing looked overwhelmed by the unexpected favor!

Beside them,

Neptune showed a worried look, while Robin gazed at Sima Di as if she had realized something.

Next came putting the plan into action.

And the plan was very simple:

Sima Di would take Bai Xing on a date, going wherever the crowds were thickest.

Hody Nine was bound to have eyes and ears on Fish-Man Island.

Once he got the news,

a man of such overwhelming possessiveness would never be able to resist striking — and that would be his death!

"Why won't you let me go?" Sanji cried in grief and indignation. "I swear I won't let Princess Bai Xing come to any harm!"

"Because I'm the one who made the plan."

Sima Di walked over to Bai Xing and happily took her off on their date.

Leaving behind a heartbroken Sanji.

— Sorry about that, Sanji. When it comes to women, you have to fight for them yourself.

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Oh?

Isn't this just like someone bringing a pillow the moment you feel sleepy!

Bai Xing's body is still far too big,