Seeing King Neptune lose control, the three Neptune brothers, Jinbe, and the Sun Pirates, who had long been unable to restrain themselves, all rushed toward Shirahoshi location together.
At that moment, the CP0 members who had been hiding in the surroundings finally made their move...
Well, several of them were familiar faces. Among them were the three guys who had previously appeared in Dressrosa, and Joseph, whose hand had been cut off by Sherwin, had even followed Zephyr example by attaching a mechanical arm.
Several CP0 members intercepted King Neptune and the three Neptune brothers, along with Jinbe, the strongest Warlord present.
As for the remaining members of the Sun Pirates, they were all sent flying simultaneously after being swept by a flash of light.
After dealing with the Fish-men, the light came to a halt and coalesced into the form of a lecherous-looking middle-aged man wearing a yellow striped suit.
During every Reverie, in addition to CP0, an Admiral is usually stationed for security. Considering the significant grudge between Akainu and Sherwin, Aokiji had decisively called Kizaru back from Egghead Island.
It was fortunate he made such an arrangement if it had been Akainu, Aladine and the others would likely have ended up as grilled fish... provided, of course, that Sherwin didn't intervene.
"How scary~ The Fish-men are as fierce and malevolent as ever. However, attacking a Celestial Dragon is a grave crime. I suggest you don't act recklessly."
Kizaru, who had once captured Arlong, didn't have a particularly high opinion of Fish-men, but he detested the behavior of the Celestial Dragons even more.
He was simply bound by his position to protect them. So, after blasting Aladine and the others away, he offered a kind warning, while also signaling a warning to Sherwin, who had not yet made a move...
"If you don't want to lose your status as a Warlord, stay quiet."
"A Warlord status traded for the princess of one own country is better off discarded! Fish-man Karate: Shark Skin Paired Palm!"
Mistakenly believing Kizaru was speaking to him, Jinbe repelled the CP0 agent pestering him with a punch, then leaped high into the air, lunging toward Saint Charlos, who was shouting loudly due to the appearance of the Admiral and CP0.
"Sigh... why won't anyone listen to advice?"
Kizaru didn't bother explaining further. He let out a sigh and pointed his index finger toward Jinbe in mid-air.
"Boom—!"
A laser beam shot from his fingertips, striking Jinbe body.
Although Jinbe managed to endure Kizaru attack by timely deploying Armament Haki, he was still knocked down from the sky by the move.
Fortunately, Shirahoshi own strength was not weak now even if the others were intercepted, she could still fight back and forth with that giant slave on her own.
"What a useless piece of trash!" The impatient Saint Charlos turned and shouted toward Kizaru and the CP0, "Hey! You guys! Capture that mermaid for me!"
Kizaru frowned, pulling a light sword from his palm to block Jinbe path, putting on a show of fighting him.
Compared to following a Celestial Dragon orders to bully a young mermaid girl, slacking off suited this old monkey much better.
But while Admiral Kizaru was slacking, the CP0 were completely obedient to the Celestial Dragons.
Joseph, who had lost a hand, was the most eager he even chose to tank a move from Manboshi just to be the first to rush in front of Shirahoshi...
Then he was sent flying by an explosion.
"Felyne Karate: Meow Meow Blasting Punch, meow!"
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Jinx, who had been crouching on top of Shirahoshi head this whole time, finally made her move, landing a punch directly on Joseph as he rushed to the front.
On the other side, Sherwin also stood up, causing a wave of tension among the surrounding people and the CP0.
"Sherwin, lad, think about those little Felynes around you!"
Kizaru also called out a loud reminder.
Sherwin ignored him and placed his hand on Baby-5 shoulder.
However, just as Baby-5 was preparing to transform, Sherwin suddenly paused for a moment and then withdrew his hand.
"Well, the person who can solve this has arrived."
"Everyone, stop right now!"
A Celestial Dragon with green hair came running over brandishing a spiked club, shouting loudly as he charged toward Saint Charlos.
"Waaaaah! Miosgard! What do you think you're doing?!"
Seeing Saint Miosgard rushing toward him with such aggressive momentum, Saint Charlos didn't care about capturing Shirahoshi anymore. He scrambled on all fours toward the nearest CP0 agent.
"Quick! Protect me! That guy has gone mad!"
Although he didn't manage to hit Saint Charlos, Saint Miosgard interference caused Kizaru, CP0, and even the giant slave to stop their actions. King Neptune and the others immediately moved to protect Shirahoshi.
"Why are you stopping me from capturing that giant mermaid?! Miosgard!"
Hiding behind the CP0 agent, Saint Charlos suddenly regained his confidence and questioned Saint Miosgard loudly.
"Ryugu Kingdom showed me kindness I will not allow you to lay a hand on them!"
"Huh? Pffft—hahahahaha!" Saint Charlos froze for a moment, then clutched his stomach and burst into laughter.
"Them? A bunch of fish? You actually consider a bunch of fish to be your benefactors? Hahahahaha!"
"Shut your mouth! You fool!"
Saint Miosgard raised his spiked club high and swung it toward Saint Charlos.
"Please remain calm, Saint Miosgard."
Guernica flickered in front of him. He didn't make any move to parry, instead taking the blow directly with his head.
Because the opponent was a Celestial Dragon, Guernica didn't even use Haki to defend himself.
Bright red blood flowed down his head, yet he remained as if nothing had happened, advising in a calm tone: "You wouldn't want the Holy Knights to intervene, would you?"
Hearing the name "God Knights," a hint of fear appeared on Saint Miosgard face, but he still spoke firmly, "If Charlos still intends to lay a hand on the Mermaid Princess, I will not let the matter rest!"
"Saint Charlos, what is your opinion? Do we need to have the God Knights come for arbitration?"
Compared to the relatively calm Saint Miosgard, Saint Charlos appeared very frightened. He repeatedly waved his hands and shook his head, saying, "No, no, no! There no need to trouble them!"
After speaking, he turned and roared at his giant slave, "What are you standing there for?! Get down quickly! I want to go back!"
The giant slave silently lay on the ground and stretched out his arms so that Saint Charlos could more easily walk onto his back.
"Just you wait! I'll tell my father!"
Before leaving, Saint Charlos, like all villains, threw a harsh parting word at Saint Miosgard.
With his departure, CP0 and Kizaru did not stay any longer either, though they all took a deep look at Sherwin before they left. Kizaru sighed helplessly...
"You were lucky this time, but the thoughts you just had were very dangerous."
"Some things must be done, even if they are dangerous."
Sherwin shook his head gently.
Kizaru sighed again and did not try to persuade him further, nor did he linger around Sanji Meow as he used to. He followed behind those CP0 members and left the plaza.
"I am sorry. As a fellow Celestial Dragon, I feel ashamed of him! Please forgive us!"
Saint Miosgard walked up to King Neptune and knelt directly on the ground to apologize to them.
"I am sorry to the rest of you as well! That fool actually caused a panic in a social setting..."
Faced with the apology from a World Noble, the others didn't dare to respond. Many were even pinching their thighs hard, thinking they were drunk or still dreaming...
A World Noble kneeling to apologize was something they believed could only happen in a dream.
"Neptune, you probably don't remember me anymore, do you?"
"I remember you. You're the World Noble who came to Fish-Man Island back then, aren't you?"
King Neptune replied while casting a glance at Sherwin...
He hadn't expected that Sherwin would actually be right.
However...
Saint Mjosgard appearance seemed quite different from what he remembered.
King Neptune muttered to himself inwardly.
Unlike the Mjosgard of that time and most other World Nobles, although he still looked a bit bloated due to his attire, he no longer possessed that "obese and pampered" look typical of the World Nobles.
Aside from his hairstyle remaining as unspeakable as ever, Saint Mjosgard looked no different from an ordinary person.