Fishman Island experiences both day and night. When darkness falls on the surface, the Sun Tree Eve is unable to transmit sunlight to the roots located ten thousand meters underwater, plunging Fishman Island into darkness.
As darkness descends, Ace and his companions remain in their prison, conserving their energy.
When night fades away, light once again shines upon Fishman Island, heralding the arrival of dawn.
The prisoners slowly rise, their expressions unreadable, yet they become vigilant in private.
Tap, tap, tap.
After two hours, footsteps echo from outside.
"They're coming."
Nami picked up the conch shell at her waist and gently blew into it. A bubble appeared, enveloping her, and in the next moment, she vanished without a trace.
"This is it."
The individuals outside reached the prison door and halted. The voice of Great Prince Shark Star rang out, followed by the sound of a key being inserted into the lock. With a click, the prison door swung open.
"It really is Ace."
At the forefront stood a World Government official dressed in a black suit. He stood there with an excited expression. "Heckler, Cecilia, and so many others—this is truly remarkable..."
The official was so overwhelmed with excitement that he struggled to find words. Not only had he captured Ace, but he had also uprooted Baroque Works entirely.
Despite the Navy's massive efforts failing to capture even one of them, it seemed so easy now to apprehend them.
One could only imagine the immense reward he would receive for this success.
"Are they all using Seastone Handcuffs?"
The official looked at Shark Star beside him, asking with concern.
Shark Star nodded and said, "They are all Devil Fruit Users. Once handcuffed, they won't have any abilities, so there's no need to worry about them resisting."
"That's good to hear."
The official's face showed a hint of joy, then he said, "Then I'll trouble Great Prince to help carry them onto the ship."
"Leave it to me."
Shark Star waved his hand, and some mermaids and Fish Soldiers stepped forward to grab them one by one.
"Get your filthy hands off me."
"No!"
"Despicable and shameless."
"You betrayed Dad!"
In response to their actions, Ace and the others shouted angrily, but Shark Star ignored them and instructed the Fish Soldiers to take them all outside.
"Move."
The Fish Soldiers shoved Ace and the others along, while the World Government Agents wore smug expressions. They passed through the corridor, climbed the stairs, and walked out of the prison door.
Suddenly exposed to the sunlight, Heckler and the others squinted their eyes but were pushed forward until they reached the entrance of Dragon Palace.
But at that moment, one of the figures among the Fish Soldiers suddenly flickered.
Bang, bang, bang, bang.
All the surrounding Fish Soldiers were sent flying, crashing to the ground in the distance, unable to rise.
Whoosh, whoosh.
Two figures flashed out from behind the World Government official, one in front and one behind, lunging toward the Fishman.
Not only that, but Shark Star also charged at the opponent.
Bang, bang.
The figure blocked the two World Government agents, and the three figures instantly engaged in combat.
"Who are you?" The World Government official's expression darkened.
"It seems to be a spy," Shark Star said. "Mr. English, you should step back a bit; I'll assist your subordinates."
"Quickly, go!" English shouted loudly.
Shark Star gripped his trident and lunged toward the enemy.
But at that moment, a figure emerged beside Ace, pulling out a key and inserting it into Ace's handcuffs.
"There's someone else..."
"Shark Star" let out a loud roar and turned to pounce at "Ace," thrusting the trident towards Ace's head.
But just as Shark Star's trident was about to make contact with Ace...
Crack.
Ace's handcuffs fell to the ground, having been broken open.
Bang.
Ace's hand struck Shark Star's trident, blocking the attack.
Boom.
In the next moment, a torrent of flames surged directly towards Shark Star.
"Not good."
Shark Star immediately retreated, grabbing a "World Government" official and pulling back.
"Fire Dragon."
Ace snorted coldly, suddenly sweeping his right arm forward.
Whoosh.
His entire arm transformed into a massive fire dragon, twisting through the air and charging at the two agents.
"Retreat."
The two agents faced the flames and had no choice but to temporarily retreat, creating some distance between them.
The Traitor took advantage of the situation to step back, allowing the fire dragon to sweep past him and into the circle of flames, while the fire dragon continued forward, ensnaring Heckler and others within its grasp.
"What on earth is happening?"
The official's face darkened as he witnessed this scene.
Shark Star clutched his chest and said, "It seems a Traitor has infiltrated Dragon Palace."
"Damn it."
The official gritted his teeth. "We can't let them escape; we must keep them here."
"Of course. We've already offended Whitebeard, so we can't let them leave."
With a cold snort, Shark Star suddenly grabbed the conch shell at his waist and blew into it.
Wooooo.
The sound carried far away.
Ding ding ding ding ding.
The distant ringing of bells echoed throughout Dragon Palace.
Rustle rustle rustle rustle rustle.
A line of soldiers rushed toward them, led by the towering Neptune King himself, along with Second Prince Huangxing and Third Prince Flipover Star, who also brought their troops to surround the fiery area.
"What happened?" shouted Neptune King as he approached.
"Someone saved Ace and the others," Shark Star replied, clutching his chest where blood seeped through his fingers.
"Damn it, we can't let them escape."
Neptune shouted, then turned to Shark Star and asked, "My child, you should go treat yourself first."
"I can't leave yet."
Shark Star shook his head, gazing at the distant flames. "They're strong. If we want to keep them here, we must mobilize all our strength."
English, who had initially wanted to complain about their allowing someone into Dragon Palace, sighed upon seeing Neptune King arrive with so many soldiers and Shark Star enduring pain to help them. "I hope Neptune King will definitely catch them."
"Of course."
Neptune said solemnly, "We have no way back now; we must capture them."
Rustling sounds accompanied their voices as the flames gradually extinguished, revealing the figures within.
Ace, Heckler, the masked Vivi, Elken, Christmas, and Feng Kelei Cecilia were among them.
Not only that, but Nami was also present, along with a tall Fishman.
"That's Mule!" Shark Star exclaimed upon seeing him.
"Who is that?" English asked in confusion.
The agent beside him replied, "That's the captain of the Whitebeard Pirate Crew's Eighth Division."
"Whitebeard?" English's expression changed in shock.
"Not only that, but that's Nami, also a member of the Whitebeard Pirate Crew," Shark Star pointed to the busty woman in the distance.
"Damn it."
English's face darkened; with the Whitebeard Pirate Crew involved, things were looking dire.
"Neptune King, you have betrayed our father."
Ace stepped forward, flames igniting in his right hand.
"We're just following orders from the World Government," Neptune said grimly. "Don't forget, we are a member nation of the World Government."
"I understand."
Ace said coldly, "You are digging your own grave. I will punish you in place of our father."
With Ace's words, everyone began to prepare for a fierce battle.
"Fine, let's see what you've got," Neptune said coldly, as all the Fish Soldiers got ready.
As per the script, Ace and his companions swiftly defeated the surrounding army, capturing Neptune King. They intended to coerce him into providing a Vessel for their escape.
However, at that moment, a horn sounded from outside the main gate, followed by a series of ringing bells.
Ding! Ding ding! Ding ding ding!
Just like before, it signified the presence of intruders.
What was happening?
Neptune King stood frozen in place, bewildered by the fact that there were still intruders.
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