Wow, I didn't update for three f***ing months?!?!
So sorry everyone! I was very busy with school. But now, I have all the time to update.

Here's a new chapter my lovelies. Thank you so much for all the votes and comments~!

Normal P.O.V

Back at Coral Hill, the news of the Straw Hats' actions had reached the residents' ears. The Ammo Knights tried to arrest both Sanji and Chopper, the pervert cook managed to recover after loosing too much blood.

Chopper attacked the knights with his new Kung Fu Point, which impressed Sanji greatly. "Chopper! Before you Knock them out..." The cook stopped his friend and questioned the guards. "Is the Mermaid princess at the palace?"

The guards, nodded their heads. They were so scared of the two Strawhats to consider answering the question.

"Chopper! We MUST go to the palace~~!" Sanji told Chopper, who grabbed his arm to stop him from going any further. "No!" The doctor yelled. "If the Mermaid Princess is beautiful, you'll die instantly!"

"I don't care~~! I want to meet her~~~!"

"No Sanji!! You'll die from blood loss!"

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At Hard-Shell Tower, Luffy offered Shirahoshi the chance to head outside, he asked her where she would like to go. Shirahoshi mentioned the Sea Forest, but commented that she is too scared and broke down again when Luffy calls her a weakling.

The tower is suddenly bombarded again and Luffy realized it is Vander Decken IX.

Meanwhile, in the palace hall, the king heard the sounds and commanded the Straw Hats to go check on the princess to ensure her safety. "Oi! Why should we take orders from hostages?!" Zoro glared at Neptune and grabbed Wado, ready to strike. "No Zoro." (Y/n) stood in front of the swordman. "Maybe the Princess needs our help? Maybe she's in trouble?" The (h/c) haired young woman said. "Besides, Nepty here will chase us to the ends of the ocean if his daughter is harmed while he is incapacitated." She chuckled.

"... Fine!" Zoro sighed and glared back at Neptune. The remaining Strawhats decided to let Brook and the Minister of the Right check her location.

The two reached the tower and found that human pirates, who were pawns of Hody Jones, were thrown into the tower. The minister realized that it could be a surprise attack. Before Brook could do anything, Megalo suddenly breaks out of the tower, with Shirahoshi hiding in his mouth and with Luffy riding on top and headed for the Sea Forest.

Wait... "Luffy?!"

Brook and the minister yelled to both Luffy and Megalo as they left the tower, but neither heard them. The minister told Brook to hurry into the room to check on the princess. But once they got there, Shirahoshi was nowhere to be found. The minister panicked saying that this is a national crisis. One of the pirates went on to attack Brook, demanding to know the location of the switch that opens connection corridor that links the palace to Fish-Man Island. The pirates said that they have to find it or they will be killed.

Back at Coral Hill, Chopper complained to Sanji about beating up the Ammo Knights. Sanji countered that they were going to handcuff him and that Chopper attacked them first before complimenting the new Kung Fu Point.

Chopper then danced around happily until the two heard a woman screaming about someone bloodied has reached the area and that they need a doctor. Upon reaching the person, they found out that its Hatchan, heavily wounded with arrows pierced into him. Upon seeing the two, Hatchan warned them of the incoming attack by the New Fish-Man Pirates and that they need to leave immediately.

FLASHBACK...

Few hours earlier •~• The New Fish man Pirates secret base.

Hody Jones and Vander Decken IX were teaming up. Decken went on to demonstrate his Mato Mato ability. Before he could pick a volunteer, Hatchan appeared and objected to the operation. The octopus fish-man then questioned why Hyouzou and Decken were going along with the plan when they did not answer to Arlong's call when he formed his crew.

Hyouzou answered that Arlong was too cheap to afford him at the time and that he only cares about money and not for the cause of his employers.

Decken answered that Arlong tried to make him his underling which Decken did mot take kindly too. Hody then explained that while he respected Arlong, he was too barbaric in his methods and thus the New Fish-Man Pirates have apparently learned from their mistakes and prepared. When the subject of Luffy being on the island is brought up, Hatchan explained to Hody that Luffy saved his life and that he owes him since Luffy is his friend.

Hody glared at Hatchan darkly and chuckled."I've lost all hope in you, Hatchan." Suddenly, Decken touched Hatchan's forehead, then demonstrated his power by throwing a knife over the octopus.

It suddenly flew into the him, stabbing him in the back...

Hatchan fell down in pain. Decken smirked slightly and explained to his shocked followers that as long as a person remains his target after touching them, what he throws will always fly towards them.

Decken then took some arrows from a nearby pirate. Hatchan, realizing what he is about to do, yelled at Hody to call him off, but Hody completely dismissed Hatchan allowed Decken to throw the arrows.

Despite his injury, Hatchan ran for his life and dives into the ocean, but it did him little good and he got struck by the arrows.

After this display, Decken continued the explanation, saying that he could only keep two targets in his memory and that his right hand is reserved for Shirahoshi whom he touched long ago.

Hody then told his captive human pirates the plan. Decken will throw them into the Hard-Shell Tower using his Mato Mato power. When the captive pirates object, Hody threatened to throw them into the ocean if they do not comply.

END OF FLASHBACK...

We then go on to the present where the pirates were searching for the switch. Brook and the Minster of the Right rushed back to the the others to inform them of the surprise attack and of Shirahoshi's disappearance. Neptune looked stunned and he began shouting at the strawhats. Usopp began to panic." T-they'll kill u-us!!!!"

"Oi! Shut up Usopp!" Zoro slapped the back of the liar's head. "I'll cut them all if they even think about attacking us."

"Zoro..." (Y/N) glared at the swordman."damn it woman.."

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Luffy, Megalo, and Shirahoshi continued to head for the Sea Forest. Shirahoshi was nervous but excited to be outside for the first time in ten years. Luffy then asked if there is anything fun in the Sea Forest. Shirahoshi replied that there is a grave that she wanted to visit since it was built.

Meanwhile at the Sea Forest, Jimbe sat in front of a grave. A little, sad smile on his face.

"Your sons have grown up pretty well. They're now as noble as their father." He sighed. "The princess is still being trapped in the tower since the grave's occupant's assassination." Jimbe got up and laughed a bit.

"It has been ten years... Yet no one has forgotten you ideals..."

"... Otohime Sama."