Chapter 145 - 145. Surrounded

Fishman Island.

Leo was resting on the shore of a small pond. Infront him were Shinobu and Shirahoshi who were happily swimming.

Shinobu was wearing a swimsuit that accentuated her curves and her ample bosom. Her body was perfect and evoked d.e.s.i.r.e in whoever looked at her.

Leo was enjoying the sun and the beauties before him.

Pereperepere.

The den-den mushi beside him rang. He picked up the receiver.

"Leo, you got trouble."

Sengoku's dignified voice came from the other end. Leo raised an eyebrow and listened.

"Big Mom and Kaido's fleet are waiting for you to come out. They have blocked an entire sea area."

Leo was stunned, "That's a big move."

Sengoku said solemnly, "It's best if you spend some more time in Fishman Island. They will eventually tire out and leave."

Leo thought for a moment and agreed.

Putting down the receiver Leo leaned back on his recliner and rubbed his chin.

Just then Shinobu swam to the shore. Water dripped down her flawless body. Leo grinned and pulled her into his arms.

"Shirahoshi is watching."

Sensing Leo's arms wandering on her body Shinobu scolded him. Her cheeks were slightly flushed.

"Don't worry, she is way too innocent to figure out this kind of stuff."

Leo smirked.

Shirahoshi swam to the shore and watched them curiously.

"Leo-san and Shinobu-san are very close."

She said with a smile.

Leo laughed and shook his head while giving a knowing wink at Shinobu.

Shinobu let him be and asked, "Who called just now?"

"Sengoku-san."

"Oh, what did he say?"

"It seems like Big Mom and Kaido made their move. A grand fleet is waiting for us on the surface."

Leo said as a matter of fact.

Shinobu frowned, "That's no good. What did he suggest we do?"

Leo shrugged, "What else? We stay here until they get tired."

Shinobu shook her head, "We have already been away for a three days. My garden needs attending to, nobody else even knows how to differentiate them, much less take of them."

That was a problem. Her garden had a lot of rare plants, it would be a loss of all of it died.

Shirahoshi who was listening to them asked, "Leo-san, someone's trying to catch you?"

Leo heard her and said, "Yeah. We need to get going if it is possible."

Shirahoshi rested her head on her hands and said, "There is another way to leave."

Both of them looked at her surprised. This innocent girl knew a way to get them out of their predicament?

"Father can help you. He knows a secret passage that leads to the outside world."

This girl... did she just give up the escape route for royals?

It's common sense that royals would always have a back up plan incase something unexpected happens.

Leo hesitated for a moment and decided to ask Neptune.

Ryugu Palace.

Neptune heard Leo's request and rubbed his forehead. Shirahoshi was too innocent, she gave away a royal secret.

"There is such a path. However only us merfolk can go through it."

Leo asked, "Why?"

Neptune explained, "That path is connected to an underwater current leading to the Redline. However that current usually has a lot of sea kings in it. Merfolk won't be attacked by them however other races are a different story."

Leo pondered for a while and said, "We will take it."

Neptune warned again, "Are you sure? Survival rate for you guys is less than 10 percent!"

Leo replied, "Thank you for you concern but I have my ways."

Neptune said no more and ordered his men to lead their ship to the back of Ryugu Palace.

Once the ship was ready Neptune and his sons, Fukaboshi, Ryoboshi and Manboshu led their ship through a narrow tunnel made of bubble.

At the end of the tunnel was the said underwater current.

Neptune pointed to the front and said, "That's the current. Once you enter you can't get out, are you sure you will be alright?"

Leo smiled, "Relax, I never play with my subordinates lives."

If this was anyone else maybe the crew would be emotionally moved but Leo's words fell on deaf ears. They were now getting numb to these kind of terrible situations.

Won't play with his subordinates lives? What a joke! He rode a monstrous wave to Sky Island and nearly killed them. Their descend back to the ground was no less terrifying.

Won't play with their lives? Hmph!

Leo could feel their gaze on his back and coughed lightly, "Let's get moving."

Just as they were about to enter the current Shirahoshi rushed at them from the distance. Her big watery eyes were tearing up.

"Will you come back?"

She asked with tears in her eyes.

Leo nodded his head seriously, "Of course. We will definitely come back!"

Shinobu also nodded and reassured her. Neptune had a gratified smile on his face.

"Take care."

Leo and the rest said goodbye and entered the current. Their ship was swallowed by the monstrous waves and disappeared.

Fukaboshi, Neptune's eldest son comforted his sister and said, "Don't cry, Shirahoshi. They will definitely come back."

"Um!"

Shirahoshi hummed in response.

...

Inside the under water current.

Leo and the crew were moving at very high speed. The bubble around the ship was trembling and it stretched from time to time.

At that moment Leo picked up a strong presence. A giant sea king was making it's way to them.

"Get lost!"

Leo's eyes gleamed sharply. His haoshoku haki rumbled and spread out in every direction.

The sea king rushing towards them struggled for a second and lost consciousness. Several more sea kings tried to make trouble but ended up like the first one.

After a long time they saw a faint wisp of light above them.

The current carrying them started to slow down. Soon they were moving up without any external force.

Hulalala.

The ship emerged from the water and rocked for a second before it stabilised.