Chapter 218: Fish-Man Karate

The Palace Hall of the Fish-Man Kingdom.

Amidst the clinking of cups and exchanging of toasts, King Neptune seemed slightly drunk, recounting his youth when he swore brotherhood with Whitebeard.

This was the first time Saint Saint Saiwen had heard it.

Neptune was practically the socialite of the pirate world.

Not only had he known Giant King Harald for years, but the two had once jokingly betrothed Bai Xing to Loki.

During Loki's imprisonment in the Underworld,

Mo Ni, the Duke who frequently contacted Loki via Den Den Mushi, was very likely Bai Xing.

When Whitebeard was young, he owed Neptune many favors, which was the primary reason Whitebeard planted his flag to protect Fish-Man Island.

Repay kindness with kindness.

Luo Jie's crew passed through Fish-Man Island multiple times while searching for the Poneglyphs, and Captain Luo Jie became friends with Neptune.

Karp was also Neptune's friend, tasked with escorting him before and after the World Meeting.

Just tell me—isn't he impressive?

All the top-tier强者 who shaped two great eras were Neptune's friends.

Emboldened by drink,

"Saint Saint Saint Saiwen, older brother hopes Fish-Man Island may enjoy the protection of you and the Morning Star Crew."

The reason they had talked so long was precisely because Neptune's many friends… Saint Saint Saiwen all knew.

Saint Saint Saiwen not only had numerous collaborations with Harald, but was also Harald's largest creditor.

He was even closer to Whitebeard than brothers.

Captain Luo Jie was practically family, and even Karp had been Saint Saint Saiwen's teacher.

That was why Neptune, emboldened by drink, dared to test the waters.

If it could be done, that would be best,

With the protection of Whitebeard's Pirate Crew, the Morning Star Crew, and Saint Saint Saint Saiwen the Celestial Dragon, Fish-Man Island would be far safer in the future.

If refused, he could later claim he was drunk.

Yet Saint Saint Saiwen's offhand remark instantly sobered Neptune by half.

"No problem in the short term."

No problem in the short term—didn't that imply a problem in the long term?

But Saint Saint Saint Saiwen was already a Celestial Dragon,

Who would dare say there was a problem?

The truth was obvious: one day in the future, Saint Saint Saint Saiwen had no intention of remaining a Celestial Dragon.

Neptune chuckled awkwardly twice, lowered his head, and slumped onto the table pretending to sleep: I didn't hear anything. I heard nothing just now.

San Bell grinned broadly.

"Saint Saint Saiwen, the King isn't foolish."

Saint Saint Saiwen did not expose Neptune's hidden intent: "In this world, he has no choice."

Can Fish-Men and humans coexist in peace?

Perhaps one day in the future, but not under the current system.

As long as slavery exists, Fish-Men will never escape becoming slaves.

Even humans cannot avoid it—how much less Fish-Men?

"Should we go consult Xia Li?"

The last time Captain Luo Jie arrived at Fish-Man Island, Xia Li's divination revealed that one of the three Ancient Weapons, the Sea King, would be born in ten years.

Xia Li was also A-Long's half-sister, and her prophecies were 100% accurate.

Saint Saint Saiwen shook his head: "Uncle."

"You know—I never believe in that stuff, whether accurate or not. Only Captain Luo Jie was foolish enough to believe in prophecies."

Saint Saint Saiwen trusted only himself and the System.

"By the way, teach me Fish-Man Karate."

Previously, due to天赋 and physical limitations, 赛文 had missed the training window offered by Luo Jie's master instructors.

Now, as a supermodel with perfect six-statistics, especially with the Imperial Artifact Water Dragon's Possession and the Nano-Vibranium Armor allowing free movement underwater—

Not learning Fish-Man Karate would be a waste.

"No problem."

San Bell did not ask why a power-user like Saint Saint Saiwen wanted to learn Fish-Man Karate.

Among Luo Jie's entire crew, only Saint Saint Saiwen, Shanks, and Buggy were the kids—naturally, they had to be spoiled.

Even though Saint Saint Saiwen now ruled the seas.

San Bell believed: if Saint Saint Saiwen wanted to learn, even Vice-Captain Lei Li and Jia Ba would hold nothing back.

"Let's go outside."

"Alright."

Fish-Man Karate is a martial art unique to the Fish-Man race, focusing on water manipulation and powerful strikes, encompassing techniques like straight punches, kicks, and water strikes.

Saint Saint Saiwen possesses the Imperial Artifact Water Dragon's Possession.

He can not only control seawater, but all liquids—previously, he had only used it at the most basic level.

Mastering Fish-Man Karate would unlock far more advanced applications of the Imperial Artifact Water Dragon's Possession.

Such as: the Tangcao Wa Straight Punch, which generates a 360° shockwave with every punch, or the ultimate technique Wu Lai Guan, used by Jino to knock down Big Mom.

More techniques never weigh you down.

More skills mean more paths.

With experience in Karp's body technique cultivation, Saint Saint Saiwen's grasp of Fish-Man Karate progressed rapidly; he learned almost instantly and has now entered the stage of mastery.

Seeing this, Sanbell had to confirm repeatedly: Does Saint Saint Saiwen truly have Fish-Man bloodline?

It is simply too abnormal.

Back in the Luo Jie Pirates, Sanbell once taught three little ones on the ship; after Buggy accidentally ate a Devil Fruit, he never learned again.

Shanks, however, learned quite a few techniques.

Saint Saint Saiwen used to be unable to learn no matter how hard he tried, yet now he learns instantly—it is as if he were two completely different people.

"Saint Saint Saiwen, have you been possessed?"

Hearing this, Saint Saint Saiwen deliberately imitated Captain Luo Jie's demeanor and laughter.

"Ho-ha-ha-ha-ha~"

"You saw through it, Sanbell."

"Looks like I must silence you."

"Stop joking," Sanbell grinned widely.

Back on the ship, Saint Saint Saiwen often imitated Captain Luo Jie and even found various ways to tease the captain.

"Uncle, want to set sail again?"

The old timers of the Luo Jie Pirates are still at the tail end of their prime; it is an age for striving hard, and retiring into seclusion would indeed be a waste of such golden years.

"I think not."

Sanbell shook his head:

"Just as you said before, I now have food, drink, a house, and women; I sleep until I wake naturally. What more could I possibly want?"

The moment they reached the final island, Laugh Tale, the Luo Jie Pirates completed their mission.

"Alright." Saint Saint Saiwen had only asked casually.

He wanted to avoid Sanbell asking later, once he learned that Uncle Lei Li had been tricked into coming out of retirement: "Why didn't you invite me?"

Noticing that Jinbe and Tiger had finished packing their luggage, Saint Saint Saiwen spoke to take his leave.

"Uncle, we are leaving."

"Hmm, remember to keep in touch."

Although he does not plan to return to the world, as long as Sanbell remains on Fish-Man Island, he can still help with small favors.

This is Saint Saint Saiwen's network of connections.

From Crocus at Twin Cape, to Lei Li and Xia Qi at Sabaody Archipelago, to Sanbell on Fish-Man Island, Jabra at Elbaf, and so on.

It spans almost the entire Grand Line.

Cameraman: Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen

After leaving Uncle Sanbell several hundred million as pocket money, Saint Saint Saiwen waved goodbye to King Neptune and others who came to see him off, and set sail again from Fish-Man Island port.

The dedicated helmsman, Jinbe, stood by the ship's wheel.

"Captain, heading straight for the New World?"

Under normal circumstances,

ships traverse the cave beneath the Red Line from Fish-Man Island, thereby reaching the New World.

"Go to Amazon Lily first."

Due to the destruction of Marineford, Lei Li and Xia Qi, the couple, are currently vacationing on Amazon Lily.

And Amazon Lily is located in the Calm Belt, where the island is surrounded by dense nests of giant Sea Kings; ordinary navigators do not venture in or out rashly.

"Good." Jinbe turned the ship's wheel.

The captain is the Raiden Shogun of Inazuma, and Inazuma is the sole source of Sea Prism Stone; therefore, the Donghai Dihuang must surely be equipped with Sea Prism Stone.

Jinbe conscientiously did not ask a single further question.