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Fishman Island. Ryugu Kingdom.

Ryugu Palace.

The Ryugu Palace is the royal palace of the Ryugu Kingdom on Fishman Island. King Neptune, Queen Otohime, Princes Fukaboshi, Ryuboshi, Manboshi, and Princess Shirahoshi live here.

It is apparently located in the smaller bubble that sits on top of the main bubble surrounding the island.

The Ryugu Palace is covered with several layers of bubbles and the only way in is the connection corridor. The bubbles surrounding the palace are supposed to be impenetrable

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The whole Royal Family and their guests gathered in a large banquet hall. They all sat at a huge table, on which there were many different fish dishes.

"Hohohoho. And now he cannot turn into… What did you call this ability? Jamon."

"Hehehe. It's a transformation into a Magical Girl."

The Big Merman with the orange hair was talking to the little Mermaid with very long, flowing pink hair with a taiyaki-shaped hairgrip.

"Ray-aniki, if we learn how to transform into Magical Girls, will we become stronger?" looking at the white-haired man, the muscular Merman with blue hair asked.

"Ray-aniki, why is it a transformation into Magical Girl, and not the Magical Boy?" the bald Merman asked.

" The Magical Girl or the Magical Boy, it makes no difference. Let's better dance, Akkamanbo," Merman with a hat on his head said.

Three Merman began to argue with each other.

"Hohoho. We could get all of our Royal Guards to learn this technique... Then our guards would be much stronger! Jamon," Neptune shouted.

"Pffff," a beautiful woman with pink hair tried to hold back a laugh.

She simply could not help but imagine this sight.

"Bonney, why are you laughing?" the Mermaid with golden hair asked.

"Nnn. She just imagined, how stupid your Royal Guards will look in the clothes of the Magical Girls," a beautiful woman with blue hair said.

"Otohime, just look into my eyes," the man with white hair said.

Otohime looked into his eyes and after 10 seconds began to laugh out loud.

"Ufufufufufufu. So this is the Magical Girl? I have to get Neptune to wear such clothes. Ufufufufu," Otohime laughed.

At this time, Neptune felt a shiver run through his spine. He felt the danger! He heard the words of Otohime and realized that the Magical Girls are the real evil.

The Little Mermaid with long pink hair stood up and swam towards the man with white hair.

She extended her little arms toward the man as if demanding that he take her in his arms.

The man smiled and took her in his arms.

"Ray-nii-chan, tell me something else. Tell me another interesting story," came the voice of the Little Mermaid.

Ray raised his hand and began to stroke Little Girl through her long pink hair.

"Mmm. Do you want to hear the story about a Bald Pirate who wanted to capture the Wizard Kingdom, but lost his nose?" Ray asked.

"A Bald Pirate? Yes! I want to hear this story!" little Mermaid replied joyfully.

Ray nodded and began his story: "This whole story happened in the sea known as West Blue. About a hundred years ago, there was a mysterious island in this sea, it was called the . There lived people who called themselves... Wizards. These people possessed mysterious powers, but it was not the devil fruit powers. It was the power of... Magic."

*Sigh*

Sighs were heard from all directions.

"Magic! Incredible! What happened next? Jamon," Neptune asked.

His eyes began to shine, he wanted to know what exactly happened on this island.

Bonney and Ain looked at Neptune with a look that said: "He tells this story to Shirahoshi! Do you understand? This story is for the Child."

"Ufufufufu," Otohime covered her mouth with a kimono sleeve and began to giggle.

*Cough*

*Cough*

"I mean, this story can be very useful and instructive. After all, the wisest people learn from other people and learn from their mistakes. Jamon. Yes, that's right. Jamon," crossing his arms across his chest, Neptune said.

"Oooh. Ryuboshi, Manboshi. We have to remember these words for the rest of our lives," Fukaboshi said.

"Yes. Now we will know that such stories can teach us how to avoid future mistakes," Ryuboshi nodded.

"Right. Akkamanbo. Damn right!" Manboshi shouted.

The princes continued to discuss the wise words of their father.

"Ray-nii-chan, what happened next? I want to know what happened next," looking at Ray, Shirahoshi asked.

*Cough*

"These people called themselves Wizards… Not the smartest people lived on the . They were ardent representatives of conservatism and were against any progress and development. In addition to everything, they considered themselves the crown of evolution and the top of the food chain. Their Ego was the size of a Red Line. These people despised everyone who did not own Magic and considered them ordinary animals and slaves... But not everyone was like that. There were Wizards who did not consider themselves better than people who did not own Magic... One day ... a Bald Pirate appeared on the ... His name was... Vol D. Mort. He wanted to become the ruler of the and turn into slaves all people who do not own Magic… But his ambitions were destroyed by a one-year-old child........

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One story later.

"It was a very interesting story. Purebred Wizards are like Tenryuubitos. They act just as arrogant and despise those who are different from them. Jamon," Neptune said.

"Yes. The story was very instructive. Look at Shirahoshi, she fell asleep with a happy smile on her face," Otohime said with a smile.

Everyone looked at Ray, in whose hands the little Mermaid was sleeping. There was a happy smile on her face. Ray smiled and stroked her hair.

Bonney leaned over to Ain and asked, "Do you think Ray wanted to raise Waifu with his own hands?"

Ain was surprised and answered, "Nnn. A new Fetish. Now Ray will not catch wives... he will raise them. We underestimated the power of Moe."

Ray certainly heard their conversation… everyone heard their conversation.

His eye began to twitch.

Otohime looked at Ray and smiled.

"I don't know who Waifu is. But... you have to take responsibility for Shirahoshi. Ufufufufu," covering her mouth with a kimono sleeve, Otohime giggled.

"What !? You can't take my Little Princess. I won't allow it! Jamon!" Neptune shouted.

"Darling. You don't see how Shirahoshi became attached to Ray? But they know each other for only one day. When she grows up, her love for Onii-chan will change and turn into another love," looking at Neptune, Otohime said.

"Jamon. Jamon. Jamon," Neptune did not know what exactly to answer and repeated only one word.

"Aniki will become our real Aniki!?" Fukaboshi shouted joyfully.

"We have to celebrate this!"  Ryuboshi shouted.

"Let's dance Akkamanbo! Everyone is dancing Akkamanbo!" Manboshi shouted.

*Sigh*

"Let's leave the talk for tomorrow," Ray said with a sigh.

Otohime looked at Ray and nodded.

"Of course. I will show you your room."

Ray, Ain, and Bonney got up from their seats and went to Otohime.

Ray handed Shirahoshi into her arms.

Otohime took Shirahoshi in her arms and led Ray and the girls to their room.

The princes continued their Akkamanbo dance, and Neptune continued to sit on his throne and repeat only one word... "Jamon. Jamon. Jamon."

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The next day.

Fishman Island. Ryugu Palace.

The whole Royal Family, the Ministers of the Ryugu Kingdom and Ray with his future wives gathered in a large conference hall.

The conference hall was a large room, in the middle of which stands a huge table made of shells and corals. Around this table, there were many comfortable chairs on which all those present in the conference hall were sitting. In appearance, these chairs were made of some kind of sea sponges.

"Ray-sama, what exactly did you want to offer our race?" Otohime asked.

*Sigh*

"Otohime... you don't need to treat me with such respect," Ray answered with a sigh.

"But... I can't. I don't know what exactly we are going to talk about now, but it seems to me that the topic of the conversation will be very serious and I should act like the Queen," looking at Ray, said Otohime.

"My Friend, don't try to convince her, it's almost impossible. Jamon," Neptune said.

"Fine, then let's start... Mmm. What should I start with..?" Ray reasoned aloud.

"Ray is the King of the vast Kingdom. But he is also a pirate, for whose a high bounty of ฿ 560,000,000 is issued." Ain said.

"King!? Are you also King? Jamon," Neptune wondered.

He did not care about the bounty for Ray's head. But he was surprised that Ray is King.

"Wow. Rei-nii-chan, are you the real King!? Will you show me your Kingdom? Do you have a real Sun and Trees in your Kingdom? I always dreamed of seeing them," Shirahoshi said.

She sat on Ray's lap and smiled joyfully.

Ray smiled and stroked her head.

"Of course, in my Kingdom, there are beautiful trees and even whole forests! There is the real Sun and Sky. You can see all this yourself, I will certainly show you my whole Kingdom," continuing to stroke Shirahoshi on the head, Ray said softly.

"Mmm. It's a promise! You have to keep your promise!" turning to Ray, Shirahoshi said.

"Mmm. Of course. I will keep that promise," Ray smiled.

He began to poke a finger on Shirahoshi's soft cheek.

"Hehehe," Shirahoshi giggled.

"Ray, you can play with Shirahoshi after our conversation," Bonney whispered.

Ray nodded and looked at the smiling Otohime.

"I wanted to invite all Fishman and Merfolk to become part of my Kingdom and move to live on my island, to the surface. You do not need to worry, this is not some kind of annexation, this is the Alliance. You will maintain your position as the Royal Family and will continue to rule your race," Ray said.

Otohime's eyes widened.

"So it's true! That prediction turned out to be true too!" she shouted.

Neptune, the Princes, and Ministers looked at Otohime with questioning glances.

Ray, Ain, and Bonney knew what Otohime was talking about.

Shirahoshi just lay in Ray's arms and smiled while enjoying his affection, she did not pay attention to what was happening.

"Otohime, what kind of prediction is this? Jamon," looking at Otohime, Neptune asked.

"It happened two years ago... I talked with Shyarly about the events that occurred with the Sun Pirates... We discussed the death of Fisher Tiger and the consequences that it will lead to, but... at some point in time, she just closed her eyes and plunged into a trance.

After about 10 minutes, Shyarly opened her eyes and immediately looked at me. She said, "Fishman Island will face its greatest misfortune... We can only escape this disaster if White and Pink meet each other at the appointed time. White will want to train Pink… and... in the future, he will become our King. If this does not happen... then the whole Fishman Island will plunge into grief and sadness for a long ten years."

We did not understand what exactly this means. At first, I thought that Pink is Shirahoshi and White is Whitebeard. But, I immediately abandoned this idea, Whitebeard will not become our King, this is impossible... and I will never give my daughter to the Old Pervert," Otohime said.

"I see. Jamon. Shyarly-chan's predictions always come true. Jamon," Neptune nodded.

"Ray-sama, but how can we move to live on your Island? As soon as we appear on the surface, the will immediately know about it," Minister of the Left asked.

The Minister of the Left is a short, rather rotund Merman with light blond waist-length hair. He has a long beard and, like a catfish, two large whiskers for a mustache.

He wears a purple mantle and an elongated purple top hat on his head. He uses a wooden cane that has a horned design on the top to get around.

Ray turned his gaze to the Minister of the Left and replied, "You won't have to appear on the surface. I have the ability with which I can move all of you directly to my island. will not even know that most of the population of Fishman Island just disappeared. "

With the exception of Ain, Bonney, and Shirahoshi, everyone in attendance was very surprised at Ray having this ability.

"Ray-sama, what do you mean by saying, "Most of the population?" I... guess the reasons, but I would like to hear it from you," Otohime said.

Ray nodded and replied, "I can't let all the inhabitants of Fishman Island live on my island. Many of them have fierce hatred towards humans and they will create conflicts. Such Fishmen and Merfolk will remain on Fishman Island. And I will not change that decision."

"But how do you know if they really hate humans? Jamon," Neptune asked.

"My people will do this. They will be able to find out the true intentions of Fishmen and Merfolk. Don't worry, they will not kill Fishmen and Merfolk who have bad intentions towards my Kingdom or hatred of humans," looking at Neptune, Ray said.

"As King, I can understand you. Jamon," Neptune nodded.

"I would like all Fishmen and Merfolk to stop hating humans, and tried to understand them at least a little... but... it's just not possible," Otohime said sadly.

"Queen Otohime, you cannot change this... It is not in your power," Minister of the Right said.

The Minister of the Right is a seahorse Merman, having ridges along his back and the sides of his face, as well as a curly orange tail like a seahorse rather than a standard merman's fishtail. His mouth also protrudes forwards like a seahorse's.

He wears a jacket with two circles and a band on each sleeve. His jacket's sleeves are very large on the end. He carries a katana on his left hip and a trishula-like trident.

*Sigh*

Otohime sighed and nodded.

"Then we need to report this news to all the inhabitants of the Ryugu Kingdom. Jamon," Neptune said.

"So you agree to join the Alliance and become part of our Kingdom?" Bonney asked.

"Yes. This is the greatest opportunity for our entire race. Giving up on this... would be just plain stupid," looking at Bonney, Otohime said.

"Okay. Since everything has already been decided, we will return to our Island. We need to prepare for your arrival," getting up from his seat, Ray said.

Bonney and Ain also began to get up from their seats.

"Our people will arrive on Fishman Island in a week. During this time, you need to let your citizens know about all this and prepare for the move," looking at Neptune and Otohime, Ray said.

Neptune and Otohime nodded.

Neptune looked at his Ministers and said, "Tackle this issue. Jamon. Be careful with the inhabitants of the Fishman District... they can create problems... Jamon."

"We need to ask Jimbei for help. The Fishman in the Fishman District still respects him," looking at Neptune, Otohime said.

"It's a good idea. Jimbei will be able to prevent conflicts. Jamon," Neptune nodded.

Ray went to Otohime and handed Shirahoshi into her arms.

Shirahoshi loved very much being in the arms of Ray or Otohime. This is probably due to the fact that she was always big and no one except Neptune could pick her up.

Loli-Mermaid looked at Ray and asked,

"Ray-nii-chan, you have not forgotten your promise?"

Ray smiled and stroked Shirahoshi on the head.

"Of course I haven't forgotten. You need to wait a bit, and I will fulfill the promise made to you," he said.

"Nnn. I'll be waiting," Shirahoshi nodded with a smile on her face.

Ray nodded and walked over to Ain and Bonney. He took their hands and said, "See you in a week."

"See you," Ain / Bonney said

After these words, they disappeared in a flash of flame.

Neptune, Otohime, Shirahoshi, Princes, and Ministers looked at the place where Ray and his wives stood a second ago. They already knew about his ability to fast moving, but were still surprised.

"Amazing ability. Jamon," Neptune said.

"Father! If we become Magical Girls, can we also use such abilities!?"  Fukaboshi shouted.

"Fufufufu. If you become Magical Girls, you can use such abilities," Otohime giggled.

Neptune felt a shiver run down his spine. He swam out of the room very quickly, and his thoughts were: [The Magical Girls are very scary! I have to stay away from them as far as possible.]