190: Chapter 190 Taking Princess Shirahoshi OutJust as the two were staring at each other, Princess Shirahoshi's lunch was delivered to her room.To break the awkward atmosphere, Princess Shirahoshi immediately invited Luffy to join her for lunch.Luffy, feeling extremely hungry, sat down at the table without hesitation and began to wolf down his food.Princess Shirahoshi, who wasn't actually very hungry, was already full after only a few bites.
She rested her chin on her hand, her gaze fixed on Luffy, who was devouring his food, observing him with great interest.Seeing Luffy's increasingly bulging belly, Princess Shirahoshi's curiosity grew, and she couldn't resist gently poking it with her finger.However, this poke nearly made Luffy spit out his food.He glared angrily at Princess Shirahoshi, muttering to himself, "Why is this guy so naughty?"
But when Luffy saw Princess Shirahoshi's expression that said, "You dare scold me?I'll cry!", he felt dizzy and didn't know what to do.He sighed helplessly and said to Princess Shirahoshi, "Cowardly Shirahoshi, you can't always be so timid!Even if Vander Decken is dead, with your cowardly nature, you still won't be able to leave this tower." To his surprise, Princess Shirahoshi burst into tears after hearing Luffy's words.Wiping away her tears, she said aggrievedly, "Waaaaah.Lord Luffy actually scolded me, waaaaah."
"Okay, okay, I was wrong, stop crying.Tell me what your wish is, and I'll do everything I can to help you fulfill it," Luffy said loudly to Shirahoshi, covering his ears.He couldn't stand Shirahoshi's deafening cries any longer.
Upon hearing this, Shirahoshi immediately stopped crying, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Luffy, her voice filled with disbelief and anticipation as she asked, "Really?Mr.Luffy, any wish is possible?"
Seeing Shirahoshi like this, Luffy felt like he'd been tricked by the girl, but since he'd already said it, and Shirahoshi's wish was actually quite simple, Luffy nodded.
Shirahoshi cheered and looked at Luffy expectantly, her eyes sparkling with hope.She said cautiously, "Mr.Luffy, I want to go out and visit the Sea Forest to pay respects to my mother."
Mentioning her mother, Bai Xing's bright eyes instantly dimmed, and tears welled up in her eyes.Years ago, when her mother was murdered, she was too afraid to reveal who the killer was.
After that, she was kept protected in this tower and never had the chance to leave again.For the past ten years, Bai Xing has missed her mother every moment.Now that the danger has passed, she longs to leave the tower, to pay her respects to her mother, and to express her longing for her.
"What's so difficult about that?Leave it to me.But you're a bit too big; going out like this might attract attention," Luffy said, stroking his chin as he looked at Shirahoshi.Shirahoshi was also troubled.If she went out like this, it might cause unnecessary trouble.She frowned, thinking of a solution.Suddenly, her gaze fell on her pet Mecaro beside her, and her eyes lit up as she thought of an idea.
"How about I hide in Mecaro's mouth and let it take me out?" Princess Shirahoshi suggested, thinking it was a feasible method to avoid being discovered.However, when she turned to look at Mecaro, she found it staring at her with a terrified expression, its eyes filled with resistance and fear.Clearly, Mecaro was unwilling to accept this task.
Mecaro quacked in protest, as if saying, "No!No way!I don't want to!" It waved its short fins, trying to express its dissatisfaction.It simply couldn't imagine stuffing Princess Shirahoshi's enormous body into its mouth and then carrying her out of the Dragon Palace; it was simply an impossible task.
Seeing Mekaro's strong reaction, Princess Shirahoshi realized the idea was somewhat absurd.She sighed helplessly and began to rethink other solutions.Just then, Luffy spoke up.
"Let's forget it.With your size, I don't think Mekaro can hold out for long.How about this, I'll take you somewhere, don't resist, and I'll release you when we get to the Sea Forest," Luffy suggested, looking at Mekaro and then at Shirahoshi.He knew Mekaro definitely couldn't support Princess Shirahoshi's weight, so he proposed another solution.
Mekaro looked at Luffy gratefully and nuzzled him to express its thanks.It knew that Luffy's suggestion was the most reasonable and the only feasible solution at the moment.Princess Shirahoshi nodded in agreement with Luffy's plan, and then Luffy opened the door to the training space and let Princess Shirahoshi inside.
"Hehehe, Straw Hat Boy, I didn't expect you to be a hypocrite too.But this mermaid is really nice, it'll definitely fetch a good price!" Caribou, who had been imprisoned for a long time, saw Princess Shirahoshi and his eyes lit up.He said with a greedy and wicked grin.
Luffy ignored him completely, and with a wave of his hand, a dark cage appeared around Caribou."Alright, forget about that idiot.You stay here for a while, and you'll see the Sea Forest when you get out." After dealing with Caribou, Luffy turned to Shirahoshi and comforted her.
Shirahoshi nodded vigorously.She also thought Luffy was right.That disgusting guy dared to slander Mr.Luffy.
"Let's go, Mekaro, give me a ride." Knowing full well that he has no sense of direction, Luffy simply lay down on Mekaro's back.Mekaro called out twice and quickly swam towards the Sea Forest.
Inside the Sea Forest, Jinbe was chatting happily with the others who had stayed behind when Luffy arrived riding a Macaroni.Jinbe, thinking Luffy was lost, laughed and said, "Brother Luffy, what's wrong?Lost?Luckily you met.""Mecaro brought you back.By the way, where are Uta and the others?Didn't they come to town with you?"
"Ahem, Jinbe, would you be willing to meet me if I told you I brought a guest with me?" Luffy asked, looking away somewhat guiltily.Jinbe smiled nonchalantly, "A guest?Of course!Luffy's friend is my friend.Where is that guest?"
"Long time no see, Jinbe-sama!" Princess Shirahoshi greeted Jinbe with a smile after being released from the training space by Luffy.Jinbe responded with a smile, "Oh, it's Princess Shirahoshi.Hello, it's been a long time.Wait, Princess Shirahoshi!"
"No, Princess Shirahoshi, what are you doing here?Shouldn't you be inside the Hard Shell Tower?And Luffy, what's going on?" Jinbe grabbed Luffy, who was trying to sneak away, and asked in a friendly tone.