One Piece: sign-in to Ryujin Jakka

"R-R-Roman is still alive!!!"

Shirahoshi covered her cherry lips, her expression brimming with unprecedented excitement and joy.

Without any hesitation, Shirahoshi lunged straight at Roman.

King Neptune, upon hearing Shirahoshi's words, also widened his eyes in disbelief.

When he saw Roman standing atop the sea dragon, swimming toward Fishman Island, his entire being was thrown into complete shock.

Even Madam Shyarly was shaken to the core by this scene!

"Roman... actually tamed the 10,000-meter sea king dragon?! How is that possible…"

Unable to believe it, Shyarly immediately took out her divination crystal and performed another reading.

This time, the result of her divination utterly shocked her.

Staring at the result, Shyarly turned pale and muttered in disbelief to Neptune beside her, "Your Majesty… it seems the crisis has been averted."

The crisis was averted!

Her 100% accurate predictions… had just been broken by Roman.

From Roman, Shyarly saw a glimmer of hope like never before.

For the first time, she realized—the future could be changed!

By now, Shirahoshi had reached Roman and joyfully threw her arms around him.

Feeling her gentleness, Roman felt as if he were drowning in a sea of warmth.

It was a sensation like none he had ever experienced before.

"Uh, Shirahoshi… could you loosen up a bit? I really can't breathe..."

Hearing Roman's words, Shirahoshi's cheeks flushed red.

She immediately let go, flustered. "S-sorry, Roman! I didn't mean to…"

"It's alright. Just a small thing."

'Ah, yes... they say a hero's grave lies in the arms of a beauty.'

Roman had nearly suffocated just now.

At that moment, Neptune also arrived at Roman's side.

"White Dove, what's the situation now?"

"As Your Majesty can see, Little Sea is now my mount!"

Even though Neptune had already predicted the outcome, he still raised his eyebrows in extreme shock upon hearing Roman's calm reply.

His desire to strengthen ties with Roman had only grown firmer.

On the other side, Ain's Den Den Mushi began ringing.

Since Roman didn't usually carry a Den Den Mushi on his person, most calls came through to Ain.

"Fleet Admiral, sir."

"Ain, where's White Dove? What's going on at Fishman Island?"

"Reporting, sir—everything on Fishman Island is under control. Admiral White Dove is currently with King Neptune."

"Put him on immediately."

"Yes, sir."

A flicker of concern passed through Ain's eyes.

The signs of battle had been fading for a while now, and she had been getting increasingly worried about Roman's safety.

Now, with Sengoku calling directly, it was the perfect chance to go check on Roman in person.

Ain quickly made her way to Roman. Without wasting words, she handed over the snail and said simply, "Admiral White Dove, the Fleet Admiral wishes to speak with you."

Roman received the Den Den Mushi with a warm smile. "Fleet Admiral."

"White Dove, a massive eruption has been reported at Marineford—flames bursting up as if from the seabed. Did anything happen on your end at Fishman Island?"

As Sengoku spoke, he carefully listened to the ambient sounds over the snail to make a judgment.

Roman calmly replied, "Fleet Admiral, according to King Neptune, it was nothing more than an undersea volcanic eruption causing a chain reaction."

"Is that so? Since King Neptune is there, may I speak with him?"

Neptune frowned but still took the snail from Roman.

"King Neptune, this is Fleet Admiral Sengoku. Was it truly an undersea volcano eruption that caused the reaction?"

Neptune, naturally siding with Roman, replied firmly, "Yes."

"Thank you, King Neptune."

Hearing the confirmation from Neptune, Sengoku finally relaxed.

At that moment, Garp entered the office.

"Sengoku, did you find the cause? Don't tell me that mysterious guy can move freely in the deep sea!"

Sengoku exhaled in relief. "No. According to King Neptune, it was just a volcanic eruption. Honestly, if it really was that mysterious person, it'd be even more terrifying—anyone capable of creating such devastation in the deep sea… might already surpass us."

Garp nodded in agreement but then burst out laughing in his usual carefree manner. "Well, since it's confirmed, stop worrying! Let's go check on Aokiji. I heard he's exhausted! Used Ice Age over twenty times—BWAHAHAHA!"

Hearing Garp's hearty laughter, even Sengoku couldn't help but smile slightly.

Back on Fishman Island.

Roman and the others returned to Ryugu Palace.

Though Roman had tamed the sea dragon, everyone, including King Neptune tacitly agreed not to bring it up.

Shyarly returned to her café, her heart forever changed by Roman. Thanks to him, she now knew—even a "certain" future could be rewritten.

"White Dove, if you're willing to accept the engagement, even the throne of Fishman Island could be yours one day!"

Neptune made no effort to hide his intentions, even in front of Manboshi, Fukaboshi, and Ryuboshi. Noticing Roman's gaze, the three princes immediately spoke up.

"If it helps Fishman Island prosper, we have no objections."

Neptune had truly bet everything on Roman.

Shirahoshi stood nearby, eyes full of hope as she looked at Roman. She dearly wished he would say yes. The atmosphere inside the palace had subtly become strange. But Roman had already considered Neptune's words.

"If you insist, Your Majesty… then just call me Roman. I promise to make the world recognize the people of Fishman Island."

Upon hearing this, Neptune's eyes lit up instantly.

That meant—Roman agreed!

"Good! Good! Excellent! HAHAHAHAHA! Someone—prepare a feast!"

Neptune's heart surged with joy, and he burst into hearty laughter.

Shirahoshi, realizing what Roman meant, blushed deeply.

She softly and sweetly said to him, "Roman… from now on, please take care of me…"