Phoenix Reborn In One Piece-Chapter 261: Fish Street Rebellion

While the Dream Crew were chatting away, Ryuen suddenly frowned.

This small change in expression didn't go unnoticed by Nami's sharp eyes.

She immediately picked up on Ryuen's uneasiness and quickly asked, "Ryuen, did something happen?"

The others didn't ask him right away, but instead all used their Observation Haki to carefully check their surroundings.

"There's something strange going on in Fishman Street," Kuina was the first to speak, her voice filled with confusion.

Ryuen nodded, agreeing with Kuina. "That's right. The fishmen in Fishman Street are gathering fast, and the same kind of presence is coming from the direction of Ryugu Palace. Looks like a big fight is about to break out."

"Wait... are they planning to attack Ryugu Palace?" Robin suddenly had a flash of realization, her face filled with disbelief.

Ryuen nodded again, confirming her guess.

"But... how do they even dare?" Anya was shocked. She couldn't understand why Fishman Street would make such a bold move.

The others felt the same. How could those people from Fishman Street possibly take on Ryugu Palace right now?

They must be tired of living!

Seeing the confusion on everyone's faces, Ryuen spoke calmly, "Fishman Island is pretty cut off from the world. The people here might not understand just how strong the top fighters in the outside world really are."

"Isn't this what you mentioned before... um... frogs at the bottom of a well?" Nojiko looked at Ryuen.

"Uh (⊙o⊙)..."

"Ahem—yeah, that's a good way to put it..." Ryuen coughed awkwardly and smiled.

"So that means there's going to be some excitement?" Daisy's eyes lit up, clearly saying she wanted to go join the fun.

"Let's go check it out!" Reina said cheerfully, clapping her hands, her rabbit ears standing up.

Everyone else looked interested too.

"Then let's go. Let's see how these fishmen are planning to rebel," Ryuen said casually as he stood up and stretched.

At that moment, he was thinking—this was probably because Vander Decken had been caught. Since he and Hody Jones were allies, Hody must be getting nervous, afraid that Vander Decken might spill the truth about what happened to Queen Otohime back then. If that got out, the people of the island would never forgive Fishman Street.

So Hody pushed the rebellion forward.

Thinking of this, Ryuen's lips curved into a small smile. This chaotic game was getting more and more interesting.

Fishman Street.

With thousands of orphans gathering, it was impossible to hide it from the people on the island—the noise was just too big.

So Hody Jones didn't bother hiding anymore. In front of everyone, he laid out his whole plan and talked openly about going against the royal family.

Over the years, with all of Hody's constant brainwashing, Fishman Street didn't just hate humans. They were also angry at the royal family living in Ryugu Palace.

So after a few fired-up words from Hody, they couldn't wait to wipe out the royals—and kill every human on the island.

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"Hody, the royal guards are starting to move. What should we do?" One of the fighters, Hammond, came running in, looking worried.

"Why are you panicking?"

"We already got the Energy Steroids. Since Jinbe isn't choosing to stand with Fishman Street, we'll take him out too!" Hody Jones said coldly, his eyes full of hate as he looked toward Ryugu Palace.

"Yahahaha!"

"Hody's right!"

"This time, we're wiping them all out. The future of Fishman Island should be in our hands!"

"Not in the hands of those useless royals sitting in Ryugu Palace!" said Leopardzo, the head of the assassination squad, openly showing his ambition.

The members of the New Fishman Pirates were full of confidence now and couldn't wait to storm Ryugu Palace. They had already tested the Energy Steroids, and the results had left them very satisfied.

Because of that, they really believed they could beat Ryugu Palace—and even Jinbe.

"If that's the case, let's move, boys! Wipe out the royal family in Ryugu Palace. That fancy palace should belong to us, the New Fishman Pirates!" Hody Jones shouted with scorn.

"Yeah!"

"Move out!"

"Charge!!!"

At Hody Jones' command, the officers of the New Fishman Pirates immediately sprang into action. Each led their own squad, rushing forward like crashing waves toward Ryugu Palace!

"Your Majesty Neptune, they've made their move. Everyone from Fishman District is on the move—there are about fifty to sixty thousand of them!" Inside Ryugu Palace, a guard came into the hall and reported to Neptune and the others.

"Then, King Neptune, let's follow the plan. It's time to show these frogs at the bottom of the well what real strength looks like!" Namur said seriously.

Neptune looked at Jinbe, who gave a firm nod. The unstable element known as Fishman District had finally reached a point where it needed to be dealt with.

"In that case, I leave it to you all," Neptune said solemnly.

"Understood!"

"Yes, King Neptune!" everyone answered in unison.

Right away, the palace guard force, led by Jinbe and the three princes, along with two small squads led by captains from the Whitebeard Pirates, began to carry out the encirclement plan they'd prepared long ago—moving to surround Fishman District.

The movements of both sides quickly caused a stir across Fishman Island.

The two ministers were busy evacuating the people according to the plan, trying to keep citizens away from the direction of Fishman District.

Of all the Supernovas, only the Straw Hat Pirates were still here. With so much happening, of course their captain, Luffy the troublemaker, couldn't resist jumping in. Even though Chrollo didn't think they should get involved, he couldn't stop Luffy from running toward the chaos.

So the Straw Hat Pirates broke through the guards' line and headed straight for Fishman District.

At that moment, forces from Fishman District and Ryugu Palace met at Gyoncorde Plaza!

Even when faced with sixty thousand fighters from Fishman District, the kingdom's guard force didn't look down on them just because they had more people.

Even though they had already surrounded everyone from Fishman District inside the plaza.

On the highest point near Fishman District, members of the Dream Team were casually snacking on sunflower seeds as they watched the show.

"It's really happening. Knew it'd be lively," Anya said softly.

"This so-called New Fishman Pirates... I can tell they're weak. Where do they get the courage to go up against Jinbe and the others?" Kuina looked at Hody Jones and his group, puzzled and even shocked.

"My guess is... they probably have some secret weapon or something," Ryuen said casually.

Energy Steroids.

That's the only thing Ryuen could think of. With the help of those drugs, the New Fishman Pirates might actually stand a chance against Jinbe's group.

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