A two-month-old infant hummed along with the singing.
The humming was rhythmic and regular, though it seemed a little childish.
However, the effect it produced could be transmitted tens of thousands of meters away.
Giant Sea Kings, sleeping in the depths of the ocean or slowly swimming with the currents, all awoke at this time.
Then, they discerned a direction. The previously quiet and somewhat lazy creatures now became serious and focused.
Speed was what they displayed as they swam through the sea.
Wherever they passed, the ocean currents changed.
"It is the King's summons!"
"The King is calling us."
...
The voices of the Giant Sea Kings, each in their own way, conveyed their message.
Fish-Man Island, Dragon Palace.
Neptune looked at Shirahoshi, who was humming, and Queen Otohime, his heart filled with shock.
As the song ended, Neptune couldn't help but ask, "Otohime, what is this?"
Queen Otohime smiled as she put down her daughter. She looked a little tired but still smiled and said, "Our daughter, she is the reincarnation of Poseidon, the Sea God."
"Marshal Benedict's plan is to have the Giant Sea Kings move Fish-Man Island away from here."
Neptune was stunned for a moment, then exclaimed, "How is that possible?"
"Shirahoshi, she..."
"Even if Shirahoshi is the reincarnation of Poseidon, she cannot speak yet. Will they listen?"
Neptune knew about the reincarnation of Poseidon.
In Fish-Man Island, in the underwater forest, there was a giant Poneglyph.
It recorded some of Poseidon's deeds.
And an apology from Joy Boy.
However, while these Giant Sea Kings would respond to Poseidon's summons, they might not necessarily obey them.
"It is enough if they come. I will handle the rest," Benedict said with a smile.
As Benedict finished speaking, nearby Sea Kings arrived and let out roars.
The powerful sounds, accompanied by the powerful force of the ocean currents, caused Fish-Man Island to tremble slightly.
With the appearance of more and more Giant Sea Kings, the fish-men on Fish-Man Island fell into a panic.
Huge silhouettes, enormous eyes, and an increasing number of Giant Sea Kings appeared, forming layers upon layers.
If they attacked, Fish-Man Island would be destroyed.
Neptune, holding Shirahoshi, followed Queen Otohime and Benedict out of the Dragon Palace, heading to a high vantage point.
Benedict turned to look around, observing the gathering Giant Sea Kings, numbering three to four hundred, of various species and immense sizes.
However, Benedict's primary interest was in the three colossal turtles, each as large as a small island.
They would be among the main forces.
Additionally, with hundreds of Giant Sea Kings, moving Fish-Man Island from its depth of ten thousand meters would be much simpler.
"King, are you summoning us?"
A seahorse Giant Sea King emitted a feminine voice.
The massive eyes of the Giant Sea Kings were all focused on Shirahoshi.
Shirahoshi, held in Neptune's arms, her large eyes open, did not understand, but she could sense the friendliness of these Giant Sea Kings.
Therefore, she let out a happy, giggling sound.
Although the Giant Sea Kings found Shirahoshi very cute, they also realized that Shirahoshi could not communicate with them.
"I am looking for you."
Benedict's Observation Haki had awakened the ability to hear all things.
Therefore, he could hear what they were saying.
Hearing Benedict's words, the gaze of the Sea Kings shifted to him.
"We know you, Marshal Benedict."
"The pinnacle of humanity."
"What do you need us for?"
A giant catfish spoke.
Using Shirahoshi's identity and abilities to summon them.
They believed this was more than just a prank.
Sea Kings possessed longer lifespans and intelligence not much inferior to humans.
They were almost called the 'sages' of the Sea Kings.
While they lazily roamed the seabed, they possessed terrifying perception and hearing.
Even lurking thousands or hundreds of meters below the seabed, they could hear conversations of other life forms on the surface.
Much of the debris thrown into the sea also became information for them to understand the human world above.
The terms Xuanwu Navy and Marshal Benedict were not unfamiliar among the Sea Kings.
Especially the battles between Benedict, Im, and the Tree Spirit, which made them clearly sense Benedict's terrifying power and gain a deep understanding of him.
Because one wrong move, even if hidden thousands of meters deep, could easily result in their demise.
"This area will become a battlefield. I need to relocate Fish-Man Island to the East Blue. Now, I need your help to lift Fish-Man Island to the surface."
"Someone will then move Fish-Man Island to the East Blue."
Benedict said with a smile, "Moving Fish-Man Island is also moving your 'King'."
Hearing Benedict's words, the Giant Sea Kings fell silent.
Then, they began to discuss amongst themselves.
Once war broke out, they would indeed need to protect Fish-Man Island.
Because protecting Fish-Man Island was also protecting their yet-to-mature King.
Some even suggested taking Shirahoshi away directly, without bothering with Fish-Man Island.
There were many opinions, leading to some divergence.
"Marshal Benedict, what will become of us when our King leaves the deep sea?"
The giant seahorse posed a question.
The Giant Sea Kings, who had differing opinions, now came to their senses.
Yes, what would become of them if their King went to the East Blue?
Their immense size prevented them from leaving the Grand Line and entering the East Blue.
"Can't we just cross through the Calm Belt and enter the East Blue?"
"If that's not possible, I can simply create a passage through the Red Line that you can use."
Benedict said casually.
Benedict had naturally considered these matters.
The duty of these Giant Sea Kings was to protect their King.
They could not allow Shirahoshi to be outside their protective range.
Although this range was interpreted broadly, as long as they were in the sea, it was within their protective domain.
"If Marshal Benedict can truly create a passage for us to enter the East Blue, we have no objections," the giant seahorse spoke again.
"But we have one request."
Benedict asked curiously, "What request?"
"Fish-Man Island cannot be relocated too close to your Navy Headquarters," the giant seahorse said.
"We need to ensure the King's safety and that she is not affected by your wars."
Benedict chuckled and assured, "That is not a problem."
"Furthermore, I can definitively tell you that the Four Seas will not become a battlefield."
Seeing Benedict's assurance, the giant seahorse nodded in satisfaction and said, "In that case, I have no further objections."
"I have no objections either."
"I have no objections either."
"As long as I can protect the King, I have no objections!"