Ian and the others planned to take their ti exploring the island.
Since they were already here, right?
Moreover, Fish-Man Island was a world-renowned tourist destination. How could they not explore it properly?
Since it was a sightseeing trip, of course, they decided to split up.
The six of them split into three groups. Ian, of course, was paired with Yamato, then Jack and Law, and Black Maria and Viola. The pairings were quite reasonable.
Previously, Ian had already consulted with King Neptune, asking him to recomnd so must-see spots on Fish-Man Island.
Neptune then introduced Ian to so key attractions on the island.
The Fish-Man Cultural Center, the Marine Shopping Center, Fish-Freely Manor, rmaid Bay, Coral Hill, and so on…
Ian and Yamato followed the route that Neptune had planned, walking and exploring. Before long, the sky had already darkened.
The Sun Tree Eve transmitted the light of the sun, so when it beca dark on the surface of the sea, the underwater world naturally darkened as well.
If one were to ask which of the many attractions they had seen so far was the most captivating, it would probably be rmaid Bay.
As the na suggested, there were plenty of rmaids playing there.
There were probably few n who wouldn't be interested in that.
However, Ian didn't get too close, fearing that the enthusiastic Fish-Man Island ladies might approach him with a "Hey, handso, co play with us," and turn it into another tragic incident of stargazing.
Ian planned to find a place to eat.
The restaurant had already been chosen.
Coral Hill, where there were plenty of shops.
Among them was a store called the rmaid Café.
Ian decided that tonight's dinner would be here.
This was also one of the key attractions recomnded by Neptune.
It was a rather new establishnt, and Neptune ntioned that it had only recently opened.
But the focus isn't the shop itself, but the people inside.
The door was pushed open, and they walked in.
"Welco, guest."
The one speaking was a very young rmaid girl.
She wore a blue hoodie, with the hood over her head, but even the hood couldn't hide her remarkably beautiful face. Her skin was pale to an almost excessive degree, but it didn't seem unsettling. Instead, it gave her a cold, alluring appearance.
The rmaid girl lifted her head. Upon clearly seeing Ian and the others, her delicate brows furrowed slightly.
Noticing her expression, Ian casually pulled out a chair and sat down. "What's the matter? You're not doing business with pirates today, Miss Shyarly?"
This girl was the top fortune-teller of Fish-Man Island.
She had predicted the birth of Princess Shirahoshi when she was only three years old, even foretelling the arrival of the Great Pirate Era, the Marineford War, and Whitebeard's death.
Quite impressive.
Even if Neptune didn't recomnd her, Ian would have co to et her.
"..."
Shyarly, the rmaid owner of the café, hesitated for a mont before gently nodding. "What would you like to eat?"
The nas "Beast Pirates" and "Ian the Skyfire" were ringing throughout Fish-Man Island today. She wasn't blind or deaf, how could she not know?
"I'll have grilled fish!"
Yamato declared loudly.
"We do not serve fish here."
Shyarly said with emphasis, her tone cold and firm.
"rmaids do not eat fish."
Ian gently pressed Yamato into the seat next to him. "Let's go with the recomnded nu for today."
Shyarly finally nodded slightly.
"Also,"
Ian smirked, "How much does a fortune-telling cost?"
"Fortune-telling?"
Yamato turned to Shyarly in surprise. "You're a fortune-teller?"
Shyarly gazed deeply at Ian for a mont, then said, "If it's you two, I'm also curious about what kind of future you'll have."
She reached under the counter and pulled out a crystal ball.
"Oh!"
Yamato curiously leaned in, "There's nothing there."
"So you're not a fortune teller."
Ian grabbed the sleeve of this person and pulled her back, not allowing her to disturb Shyarly.
Just like every stereotypical fortune teller, Shyarly was intently gazing at the crystal ball in front of her, her hands moving randomly above it.
Then…
"Uh!!"
The young girl's eyes trembled, and she incredulously lifted her head to look at Ian.
"It seems like you saw a very interesting future."
Ian was a bit intrigued.
"..."
Shyarly paused for a mont. "I saw endless flas gathering toward you, the entire sky was dyed golden, and you turned into a fireball, like the sun itself, fighting against soone."
Ian blinked.
Huh?
That's it?
There are no words to express this, you could at least add so riddles or sothing.
A future this simple… what's going on?
"No other details? Like, who am I fighting?"
"I can't see clearly, it's a figure shrouded in a black robe," Shyarly said.
Oh, Imu.
Good news.
So, that ans I'm really going to have a showdown with Imu, right?
Well, that works.
Ian gently nodded.
"I want to know too! I want to know too!"
Yamato eagerly leaned in front of Shyarly.
Shyarly began to rub her glass ball again, just like she was performing a Rasengan.
Soon, she lifted her head once more, looking at Yamato, then at Ian. "Congratulations."
Oh.
Totally understood.
It was even simpler than his own prediction.
Ian nodded. "Thank you."
"Huh?"
Yamato blinked in confusion. "What do you an?"
Ian rubbed her head. "Don't ask too many questions, little one."
"What?! I'm not a little kid anymore!"
Anyway, the result from the divination this ti was quite satisfactory.
That night, Ian and the others rested in Ryugu Palace.
Ian even saw Princess Shirahoshi, who had just turned one this year.
Although only one year old, the little princess was already much bigger than Ian.
It's worth ntioning that when the Fish-n and rmaids give birth, it's not as simple as the child inheriting the species of the parents.
The race of Fish-n and rmaids is randomly chosen from many types of fish genes embedded in their DNA.
For example, Queen Otohi was a goldfish rmaid, Neptune was a coelacanth fish rmaid, and Shirahoshi was a giant wrasse rmaid.
Of course, this doesn't an that Neptune was playing the role of an unexpected father; it's just the way things are set up.
The next day, Queen Otohi eagerly ran off to give another speech, but Ian didn't think she'd achieve much.
After breakfast, Ian prepared to et with the ordinary Fish-Man Island citizens who were willing to immigrate.
Unlike the thugs from Fish-Man District, these people wouldn't be drafted into the army, and the managent would be a little different.
But before that...
"Ian-sama! It seems sothing interesting has happened at sea!"
Neptune sent over a newspaper.
Ian took the newspaper and looked at it.
His eyes widened in surprise.
Of course, it was the World Economic News.
The headline read:
"Marine Declare: They Will Eradicate the Tumor, Amazon Lily!"
Huh?
Was there such a thing in the original story?
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