Dragon City.
This is the greatest city in the world, located at the center of the Red Line. It covers a vast area, with magnificent architecture, opulent decorations, and wide roads that connect in all directions.
Airships fly through the sky, while railways run below, and cars sail along the highways, completely linking the front and back halves of the Grand Line.
On the streets, towering mechanical beings can often be seen patrolling, ensuring the safety of this place.
This is the location of the World Government, the Military Command Headquarters, and the city where it resides.
In the heart of the city lies a high ground, upon which stands a massive palace. At this moment, in the courtyard of the palace, a gigantic creature rests.
This creature is pitch black, approximately one hundred twenty meters long, with tall fins on its back and six enormous flesh wings beside them.
It has six legs protruding from its head and feet, tentacles growing from its abdomen, and a tail adorned with bony plates.
But what is even more surprising is that it is wearing clothes.
"Qiu, don't move around."
In front of it stands a tall woman with long black hair, dressed in a robe that struggles to conceal her ample bosom.
At this moment, she raises her hands, causing several large arms to sprout beside the giant beast as she helps adjust its clothing.
The collar, cuffs, bow tie, and necktie appear somewhat comical on this enormous creature.
This giant beast is Xiaqiu.
After the battle three years ago, Xiaqiu killed the king and reached a new agreement with the World Government, becoming the ruler of the world—the emperor of the World Government—Dragon Emperor Xiaqiu.
The original Dragon People were relocated to Bridge Kingdom, where they became workers doing the jobs that former slaves used to perform.
Although many had perished at the beginning, a lot of people had now been appointed, and they were doing quite well.
Xiaqiu occupied the Holy Land Mariejois and built Dragon City centered around it.
This city, aside from housing the World Government and the Military Command Headquarters, primarily served to cater to Xiaqiu.
"Hurry up, Nico Robin, it's almost time!" Xiaqiu called out, producing a thunderous sound.
"What's the rush? Who told you not to get up earlier?" Nico Robin replied irritably. "But it's about time. Hmm, looking good."
"Hehehe."
Xiaqiu stuck out his tongue and licked Nico Robin, then suddenly stood up. With six wings unfurled, he flapped them in the air and soared into the sky, flying off into the distance.
These six wings were a result of eating a Fire Dragon and then asking Bega Punk to create a flying dragon for him. After consuming it, he grew these wings.
He had initially hoped to grow just one pair, but the process was too slow, and as his body continued to grow larger, he ended up with three pairs.
Whoosh.
With a flap of his six wings, Xiaqiu shot forward in an instant, reaching a kilometer away and continuing to fly into the distance. He leaped over the Red Line and arrived at Marineford.
This place was once the Naval Headquarters but had now been completely transformed.
Majestic palaces, vast amusement parks, countless bubbles, aerial pipelines, and winding rivers filled the area.
Xiaqiu flew to the shore, landing with a somewhat doubtful expression.
"Where is everyone? Haven't they arrived yet?"
Xiaqiu muttered, "Oh well, I guess I'll wait a bit longer. Really, they are so unreliable."
But the next moment, with a splash, a figure leaped out of the water, grabbing Xiaqiu's tail and saying, "I'm right here."
"Shirahoshi, you've tricked me again."
Natsuki looked at the figure before him; it was indeed Shirahoshi.
Shirahoshi was nineteen years old this year, having grown quite a bit since three years ago, now reaching twenty-one meters in height.
With her long pink hair, blue eyes, and a fish tail that blended shades of pink, she appeared more mature than her somewhat childish face from two years ago. Combined with her alluring figure, she looked even more beautiful.
Not only was Shirahoshi here among the Fishmen, but there were also others in the distance. This place was New Fish-Man Island.
Three years ago, Marineford was destroyed. Fortunately, it had been relocated to the New World, exchanging places with the G1 branch before heading to the New World.
This area was transformed into New Fish-Man Island, where the Giant Sea King used Noah's Ark to bring Fishmen and mermaids who hoped to live on the Surface of the Sea to this island.
Amusement parks, palaces, and various buildings were all constructed here.
The Giant Sea King resided in the nearby waters, protecting the safety of New Fish-Man Island.
In addition to that, there were mixed groups of humans and Fishmen from the Navy G1 branch stationed here, always ready to support other areas.
With the Vortex Current, New Fish-Man Island was incredibly safe.
"Hehehe."
Shirahoshi laughed as she jumped ashore, sitting by the water's edge, her fish tail splashing playfully. She looked at Xiaqiu and said, "Mr. Xia, you look so handsome today."
"Really?"
Xiaqiu coughed lightly and replied, "You, you look very beautiful too, Shirahoshi."
"I dressed up specially to go out with Mr. Xia today."
Sitting there, Shirahoshi smiled and asked, "Where are we going today?"
"I have many places prepared."
Xiaqiu smiled mysteriously and said, "But if I tell you now, there won't be any surprises, so you'll find out when we get there."
"That sounds great!"
Shirahoshi's expression immediately brightened with joy.
"But are you sure you can leave?"
Xiaqiu looked at Shirahoshi and asked, "How long are we going to be gone? Does your father allow you to leave?"
"Don't worry, my father agreed," Shirahoshi replied with a smile.
"That's good."
Xiaqiu nodded and said, "Then let's set off."
"Yes."
Shirahoshi immediately straightened up, and then Xiaqiu extended its Tentacles, wrapping them around her body and placing her on its back, between the first and second dorsal fins.
Afterward, Xiaqiu secured her tail and abdomen with its Tentacles. Once she held onto Xiaqiu's dorsal fin, six wings flapped, and they soared into the sky.
"Let's go."
Xiaqiu carried Shirahoshi as they flew into the distance.
...
"I, Neptune, you look very sad. Your daughter is just going out to have fun, and it's the Dragon Emperor himself who is taking her. Why are you..."
In the palace, a blind Naval Officer sat there, holding a wine bowl and gazing at Neptune in front of him.
"Admiral Fujitora, you wouldn't understand since you don't have a daughter."
Neptune's eyes were red. "This isn't just going out to play; it's..."
"Ah."
Neptune shook his head and raised his cup, drinking it all in one go.
"But your daughter is very happy."
Fujitora suddenly said, "I can hear that genuine joy."
"Really?"
Neptune paused for a moment, then said, "Forget it, it's all her choice."
"We'll drink."
Fujitora and Neptune began to drink.
In the distance, at the Coast, Jinbei sat there, looking out into the distance with a somewhat wistful expression.
Who would have thought that Queen Otohime's dream could be realized so easily? The Fishman tribe could truly come to the Surface of the Sea and have their own place.
Moreover, the Navy's G1 branch was established here, with the newly appointed Admiral Fujitora stationed, assisted by Vice Admiral Peach Rabbit. Fishman Island soldiers and human soldiers worked together to guard and command the Grand Line Paradise.
Fishman Island was now incredibly safe.
This was a good era, at least for Fishman Island.
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