The group reaches the ocean floor.
Jimbei, the Fish-Man warrior, appears.
Jimbei: "Greetings, Straw Hats. I've been expecting you."
Luffy: "Jimbei! You're a legend!"
Jimbei: "I was once a guard of the Ryugu Kingdom."
Jimbei's expression turns grave.
Jimbei: "A Fish-Man, Hody Jones, and his companion, Vander Decken IX, seek to kill Princess Shirahoshi."
Luffy: "I won't let that happen! I'll protect her!"
King Neptune's voice echoes from the distance.
King Neptune: "WHAT?! Hody Jones dares to threaten my daughter?!"
Jimbei: "Yes, Your Majesty. He's gathering forces."
King Neptune rushes to the scene.
King Neptune: "Jimbei, bring this Luffy to the castle.
I beg of you, protect Shirahoshi!"
Luffy: "Don't worry, I'll keep her safe!"
Jimbei nods.
Jimbei: "I'll take you to the castle."
The group follows Jimbei.
As they ascend to the Ryugu Kingdom.
The castle's grandeur unfolds before them.
Shirahoshi's gentle voice echoes.
Shirahoshi: "Father, who's coming?"
King Neptune: "A hero, Shirahoshi. Your protector."
Luffy's determined face.
The stage is set for a new adventure.
To be continued...