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She’s 5'3" with a curvy, feminine figure, a slim waist, fuller hips and thighs, and a moderately full bust. She has fair skin, bright blue eyes, pink nails, and very long, thick, healthy golden-blonde hair that flows in smooth waves well past her waist. She wears a fitted pale-lilac Heart Pirates boiler suit with the crew’s Jolly Roger on her chest and back, along with black platform heeled boots. A small butterfly tattoo rests on her sternum, and her overall appearance is confident, glamorous, and slightly aloof. She's obsessed with Law, she's a total pick me, her bounty is 5,000; she hates other women, and wants all the guys, but mostly Law.
Mermodis are made up of Sea Kings, dragons, humans, snakes, and mermaids. They are 20% human, 25% snake, 15% dragon, 5% mermaid, and 35% sea king. They are cousins with the largest and most aggressive breeds of sea kings. They're known for hoarding treasure, mostly pearls, gems, gold, diomands, amethyst, sea prism stones, and often having a stash of devil fruits as the legends say. Apparently, pure colored mermodis have golden or diamond blood, slightly mixed colored mermodis have emerald or silver blood, mixed colored mermodis have Larimar or Pink Coral blood. Mermodis are exceptionally rare, and they come in all different shapes and sizes, but they all have a long serpent like naga tail with a large or small fin on one side of their tail tips, the fins are random based on their type, gills on the hips and neck, serpent tongues, and sharp claws. They often bury themselves in treasure in their territory, but they have human forms too, which are entirely unpredictable to humans. Their personalities are very human like, and it's extremely hard to catch one, since they're twice as fast as mermaids, not to mention they're worth three fortunes, and that's starting off with the weakest mixed colored ones. People often drain their blood cuz it hardens quickly, and can be sold once hardened, that's why they are almost extinct now. They can mate with humans, but most humans only want their blood, and due to their disappearances, mermodis have become hostile after centuries of being hunted down, and they went into hiding, they're amphibian, so they can live on land and in the water. They were mostly hunted throughout the blank century, so not much is known about them any more since the marines tried to kill them all off just like pirates. Their bodies can adapt to any living environment, and their upper humanoid half skin is made from armored dragon scales, but it's got normal human softness and texture, but their snake like tails are made from dragon scales and sea king scales. A single scale from one of these based on the color and type, can cost a small fortune if it's a pearl scale, but it can cost three times as much if it's a pure diamond scale.
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One piece, but they get sucked into a whirlpool all the way into the Mariana trench. One Piece, not from a scene (I think.) Straw Hats | Heart Pirates (Made) | (Not made yet): Whitebeard Pirates, Red Haired Pirates She’s 5'3" with a curvy, feminine figure, a slim waist, fuller hips and thighs, and a moderately full bust. She has fair skin, bright blue eyes, pink nails, and very long, thick, healthy golden-blonde hair that flows in smooth waves well past her waist. She wears a fitted pale-lilac Heart Pirates boiler suit with the crew’s Jolly Roger on her chest and back, along with black platform heeled boots. A small butterfly tattoo rests on her sternum, and her overall appearance is confident, glamorous, and slightly aloof. She's obsessed with Law, she's a total pick me, her bounty is 5,000; she hates other women, and wants all the guys, but mostly Law. Mermodis are made up of Sea Kings, dragons, humans, snakes, and mermaids. They are 20% human, 25% snake, 15% dragon, 5% mermaid, and 35% sea king. They are cousins with the largest and most aggressive breeds of sea kings. They're known for hoarding treasure, mostly pearls, gems, gold, diomands, amethyst, sea prism stones, and often having a stash of devil fruits as the legends say. Apparently, pure colored mermodis have golden or diamond blood, slightly mixed colored mermodis have emerald or silver blood, mixed colored mermodis have Larimar or Pink Coral blood. Mermodis are exceptionally rare, and they come in all different shapes and sizes, but they all have a long serpent like naga tail with a large or small fin on one side of their tail tips, the fins are random based on their type, gills on the hips and neck, serpent tongues, and sharp claws. They often bury themselves in treasure in their territory, but they have human forms too, which are entirely unpredictable to humans. Their personalities are very human like, and it's extremely hard to catch one, since they're twice as fast as mermaids, not to mention they're worth three fortunes, and that's starting off with the weakest mixed colored ones. People often drain their blood cuz it hardens quickly, and can be sold once hardened, that's why they are almost extinct now. They can mate with humans, but most humans only want their blood, and due to their disappearances, mermodis have become hostile after centuries of being hunted down, and they went into hiding, they're amphibian, so they can live on land and in the water. They were mostly hunted throughout the blank century, so not much is known about them any more since the marines tried to kill them all off just like pirates. Their bodies can adapt to any living environment, and their upper humanoid half skin is made from armored dragon scales, but it's got normal human softness and texture, but their snake like tails are made from dragon scales and sea king scales. A single scale from one of these based on the color and type, can cost a small fortune if it's a pearl scale, but it can cost three times as much if it's a pure diamond scale.
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The Heart Pirates are a pirate crew from One Piece led by the renowned surgeon and pirate captain, Trafalgar D. Water Law. Their crew is much smaller than the Straw Hat Pirates or the Beast Pirates, but they are known for their loyalty, teamwork, and medical expertise. They sail aboard the Polar Tang, a uniquely designed submarine capable of traveling underwater.
Below is a comprehensive overview of the known members and their abilities.
Captain
Trafalgar D. Water Law
Age
Pre-timeskip: 24
Post-timeskip: 26
Birthday
October 6
Height
191 cm (6'3")
Appearance
Lean, athletic build.
Light skin.
Short black hair.
Thin goatee and faint sideburns.
Gray eyes (anime sometimes depicts them with a slight blue tint).
Tattoos:
"DEATH" across the fingers of both hands.
Tribal tattoos across both arms.
Heart Pirates' smiling heart emblem on his chest.
Additional tribal designs on his shoulders and upper torso.
Usually wears a white, fuzzy northern-style hat with black leopard-like spots.
Often wears a dark hoodie or open coat after the timeskip.
Carries the massive nodachi sword Kikoku, a cursed blade.
Personality
Calm and analytical.
Extremely intelligent.
Sarcastic and dry.
Rarely shows panic.
Excellent strategist.
Highly protective of his crew.
Easily annoyed by Luffy's recklessness.
Values freedom.
Deeply compassionate beneath his cold exterior.
Has a surprisingly competitive streak.
Devil Fruit
Ope Ope no Mi
Paramecia.
Creates spherical operating rooms called ROOM, allowing him to manipulate everything inside as though performing surgery.
Notable techniques include:
ROOM
Shambles
Takt
Counter Shock
Gamma Knife
Injection Shot
Mes
Scan
Amputate
Radio Knife
R-Room
K-Room
Shock Wille
Puncture Wille
The fruit's ultimate ability, the Perennial Youth Operation, grants another person eternal youth at the cost of the user's life.
Haki
Observation Haki
Armament Haki
Advanced mastery of both.
Has shown resistance to Devil Fruit effects through strong Haki.
Weapon
Kikoku
A cursed nodachi.
Exceptionally long.
Used alongside his Devil Fruit.
First Mate
Bepo
Species
Mink (Polar Bear)
Age
22 (post-timeskip)
Appearance
White fur.
Round black eyes.
Large black nose.
Muscular for a Mink.
Usually wears orange prison-style overalls or a light jumpsuit bearing the Heart emblem.
Personality
Gentle.
Kind-hearted.
Polite.
Extremely apologetic.
Loyal to Law.
Courageous when protecting friends.
Sometimes insecure.
Fighting Style
Mink martial arts.
Powerful punches.
Exceptional agility.
Strong swimmer (for a Devil Fruit-free Mink).
Sulong Form
When exposed to the full moon:
White fur becomes longer.
Eyes become wild.
Tremendous increase in speed and power.
Considerably more dangerous.
Devil Fruit
None.
Navigator
Shachi
Age
28 (post-timeskip)
Appearance
Tall.
Tanned skin.
Curly black hair.
Usually wears goggles on his forehead.
Orange jumpsuit with Heart Pirates insignia.
Personality
Energetic.
Loud.
Confident.
Loyal.
Friendly.
Often jokes with Penguin.
Fighting Style
Hand-to-hand combat.
Swimming.
Harpoon use.
Underwater combat.
Devil Fruit
None.
Crew Member
Penguin
Age
28 (post-timeskip)
Appearance
Pale skin.
Short dark hair.
Often wears a furry hat.
Orange jumpsuit.
Personality
More level-headed than Shachi.
Calm.
Loyal.
Practical.
Enjoys teasing.
Fighting Style
Martial arts.
Swimming.
Team attacks alongside Shachi.
Devil Fruit
None.
Crew Member
Jean Bart
Age
Unknown
Appearance
Massive physique.
Bald.
Thick beard.
Numerous scars.
Dark skin.
Heavy armor-like clothing.
Often wears chains from his former enslavement.
Personality
Stoic.
Honorable.
Quiet.
Deeply grateful to Law for freeing him.
Fighting Style
Incredible physical strength.
Uses brute force.
Acts as the crew's powerhouse.
Devil Fruit
None.
Other Known Members
The manga and SBS materials identify several additional Heart Pirates, though many receive little screen time.
Ikkaku
Uni
Clione
Hakugan
Several other background members appear throughout the series, but Oda has revealed little information beyond their names, basic designs, and affiliation.
Ship
Polar Tang
A yellow submarine rather than a traditional pirate ship.
Features include:
Fully submersible.
Reinforced hull.
Medical operating room.
Patient recovery rooms.
Crew quarters.
Observation room.
Torpedo systems.
Designed for underwater navigation.
Can surface rapidly.
Excellent for stealth operations.
Crew Characteristics
The Heart Pirates are known for:
Medical knowledge.
Underwater combat.
Excellent teamwork.
High loyalty.
Calm professionalism.
Strong trust in Law.
Less chaotic than the Straw Hats.
Strategic planning.
Rescue operations.
Jolly Roger
A smiling heart with:
Crossbones.
Heart-shaped design.
White emblem on black.
It reflects Law's "Surgeon of Death" theme while honoring the legacy of the man who inspired him, Donquixote Rosinante (Corazon).
Devil Fruits Within the Crew
Only Law has a confirmed Devil Fruit:
Ope Ope no Mi (Paramecia)
No other confirmed Heart Pirate has eaten a Devil Fruit.
Cursed Weapons
Only Kikoku is confirmed to be a cursed sword.
Haki Users
Confirmed:
Law (Observation and Armament Haki)
The series has not explicitly confirmed Haki for the other named crew members, though some may possess it.
Bounties
Only Law has a prominently confirmed bounty during the main story. The other Heart Pirates have not had official bounties revealed in the manga or anime.
Relationships
Law & Bepo: Deep trust; Bepo serves as Law's closest confidant and first mate.
Shachi & Penguin: A comedic duo who often bicker but fight seamlessly together.
Jean Bart: Fiercely loyal to Law after being freed from slavery.
Entire crew: Treat one another like family and place immense faith in Law's leadership.
While the Heart Pirates have fewer individually developed members than the Straw Hat Pirates, they're portrayed as a disciplined, close-knit crew whose strength comes from coordination, loyalty, and their captain's leadership rather than large numbers or flashy powers.
Nuka- She’s 5'3" with a curvy, feminine figure, a slim waist, fuller hips and thighs, and a moderately full bust. She has fair skin, bright blue eyes, pink nails, and very long, thick, healthy golden-blonde hair that flows in smooth waves well past her waist. She wears a fitted pale-lilac Heart Pirates boiler suit with the crew’s Jolly Roger on her chest and back, along with black platform heeled boots. A small butterfly tattoo rests on her sternum, and her overall appearance is confident, glamorous, and slightly aloof. She's obsessed with Law, she's a total pick me, her bounty is 5,000; she hates other women, and wants all the guys, but mostly Law.
The Polar Tang travels steadily through the Grand Line, cutting through dark blue waves beneath an overcast sky. Inside the submarine, the Heart Pirates are gathered in the main room while Law studies the route ahead.
Bepo: "Captain, the current outside is getting strange."
Law: "I noticed."
Shachi: "Is there a storm coming?"
Penguin: "The sea doesn't look like it's moving normally."
Law: He glances at the instruments before narrowing his eyes. "Take us up."
Bepo: "Right!"
The Polar Tang rises toward the surface. The moment it breaches the water, however, the entire submarine violently lurches sideways.
Shachi: "WHAT THE HELL?!"
Penguin: "A whirlpool!"
Bepo: "It's huge!"
Law: He grabs the edge of the console as the submarine begins being dragged toward the center. "Full reverse!"
Bepo: "It's not responding!"
Law: "Damn it..."
The whirlpool suddenly expands around the Polar Tang, dragging the entire submarine beneath the surface.
Shachi: "WE'RE GOING DOWN!"
Penguin: "CAPTAIN!"
The Polar Tang plunges into the depths.
Yet instead of being crushed beneath the ocean, the submarine suddenly passes into a massive underwater tunnel. The water outside moves like a powerful current, carrying the Polar Tang forward.
Bepo: "We're underwater!"
Shachi: "We're supposed to be underwater!"
Penguin: "Then why isn't the submarine flooding?!"
Law: He studies the gauges. "Pressure is stable."
Bepo: "And the air?"
Law: "Normal."
Behind them, the whirlpool entrance suddenly collapses shut.
Penguin: "...Captain?"
Law: "We're not going back the way we came."
Shachi: "Can we turn around?"
Law: He checks the controls. "No."
Bepo: "That's bad."
Law: "Very."
The tunnel grows darker as the Polar Tang descends. Then tiny lights appear ahead.
Bepo: "Look!"
Hundreds of glowing fish emerge from the darkness. Their bodies shimmer with blue, green, violet, and pale-white light as they swim around the submarine.
Shachi: "I've never seen fish like those."
Law: His expression changes slightly. "...Neither have I."
Penguin: "They're lighting the tunnel for us."
Law: "They're not the reason we're moving."
Bepo: "Then what is?"
Law: He watches the current pulling the submarine deeper. "Something created this passage."
The Polar Tang continues descending.
The crew eventually sees the ocean floor approaching. Instead of stopping, the seabed begins rotating beneath them, forming an enormous spiral.
Penguin: "The ground is opening!"
Law: "Brace yourselves."
The Polar Tang is pulled downward through the spiraling sand and rock.
Shachi: "We're below the ocean floor!"
Bepo: "Captain, where are we going?!"
Law: "...I think I know."
Penguin: "You know?"
Law: He stares through the viewing window. "A patient once told me about this."
Shachi: "A patient?"
Law: "Years ago. Before I became a pirate, I treated an old man who had spent most of his life around Fish-Man Island."
Bepo: "What did he tell you?"
Law: "He was delirious when he told me. At first, I thought it was nothing more than an old man's story."
Law's eyes remain fixed on the darkness outside.
Law: "He described an underwater passage that could swallow ships and carry them far beneath the sea."
Penguin: "Like this one?"
Law: "Exactly like this one."
Shachi: "Where did he say it went?"
Law: "...A place called the Mermodi domain."
The room becomes silent.
Bepo: "Mermodi?"
Law: "That's what he called them."
The Polar Tang continues descending toward the deepest parts of the ocean.
Law: "According to him, Mermodis are extremely rare creatures descended from several different species. Sea Kings, dragons, humans, serpents, and mermaids."
Shachi: "That's quite the combination."
Law: "Their bodies were supposedly around thirty-five percent Sea King, twenty-five percent serpent, twenty percent human, fifteen percent dragon, and five percent mermaid."
Penguin: "So they're part Sea King?"
Law: "More specifically, the old man claimed they're related to some of the largest and most aggressive Sea King breeds."
Bepo: "That doesn't sound reassuring."
Law: "It isn't."
The glowing fish continue swimming alongside the Polar Tang.
Law: "The patient described them as amphibious. They can survive underwater or on land, and their bodies can adapt to different environments."
Shachi: "What do they look like?"
Law: "Their appearance varies. Their humanoid upper bodies supposedly have armored dragon scales beneath skin that feels surprisingly similar to human skin."
Law: "Their lower bodies are different. Every Mermodi has a long, serpent-like tail covered in dragon and Sea King scales, with a fin at the tip. The size and type of fin varies."
Bepo: "Anything else?"
Law: "Gills along their hips and neck. Sharp claws. Serpent-like tongues."
Penguin: "And you said they're rare?"
Law: "Exceptionally."
The Polar Tang passes through an enormous trench.
Law: "The old man said they were almost extinct."
Bepo: "Why?"
Law: "Humans hunted them."
Law's voice becomes colder.
Law: "During the Void Century, apparently, they were hunted for their bodies. Their blood was considered incredibly valuable because it hardened quickly after being removed."
Shachi: "People actually hunted them for blood?"
Law: "Blood. Scales. Anything they could sell."
Penguin: "How valuable are their scales?"
Law: "A single scale could supposedly be worth a small fortune."
Law: "Pearl-colored scales were valuable. Pure diamond scales were worth several times more."
Bepo: "That's horrible..."
Law: "It gets worse."
Law looks toward the dark tunnel ahead.
Law: "The patient claimed Mermodis became increasingly hostile toward humans after generations of being hunted. Eventually, they disappeared and went into hiding."
Penguin: "So nobody knows where they went?"
Law: "Apparently not."
Shachi: "Then why would this old man know?"
Law: "He didn't."
Law pauses.
Law: "He claimed his grandfather knew someone who had seen one."
Bepo: "...That's a lot of secondhand information."
Law: "I told you I thought it was a legend."
The submarine suddenly begins moving faster.
Law: "Apparently, I was wrong."
The Polar Tang reaches the deepest part of the trench.
The darkness outside becomes nearly absolute before the tunnel suddenly begins curving upward.
Bepo: "We're going up."
Law: "Then we're nearing the destination."
Shachi: "You said this place had treasure, right?"
Law: "A ridiculous amount."
Penguin: "How much?"
Law: "The old man claimed Mermodis hoard treasure the way dragons do in old stories."
Law: "Gold. Pearls. Diamonds. Amethyst. Gems. Sea Prism Stone..."
Shachi: "Sea Prism Stone?!"
Law: "And, according to the legend, Devil Fruits."
Bepo: "Devil Fruits?"
Law: "Supposedly."
The crew stares at him.
Law: "The weakest mixed-colored Mermodis were allegedly worth three fortunes."
Shachi: "Three fortunes?!"
Law: "And that's the starting point."
Penguin: "What about the stronger ones?"
Law: "The old man never said."
The Polar Tang continues upward until a brilliant glow appears ahead.
Bepo: "There's something ahead!"
The submarine emerges into a colossal underground cavern.
The Heart Pirates stare in silence.
The cavern is enormous, its walls covered in glowing plants and strange bioluminescent formations. Blue, violet, green, and white light illuminate the entire chamber.
Then the crew sees the treasure.
Gold covers the floor in enormous mountains. Pearls spill from ancient chests. Diamonds and amethysts glitter among golden statues, crowns, weapons, jewelry, and countless unidentified artifacts. Massive deposits of Sea Prism Stone are scattered throughout the cavern.
The cavern stretches farther than anyone can see, with treasure filling nearly every visible corner.
Penguin: "Captain..."
Bepo: "This is more treasure than I've ever seen."
Law: "The patient wasn't exaggerating."
Shachi: "You think this is actually the Mermodi domain?"
Law: "I'm almost certain."
Law suddenly notices something along the cavern wall.
Law: "Wait."
Bioluminescent light spreads across the stone, revealing enormous ancient symbols carved into the walls.
Penguin: "Writing?"
Law: "Yes."
Bepo: "Can you read it?"
Law: "No."
Law steps closer to the wall.
Law: "But I know what it is."
The symbols continue glowing, stretching across the cavern in enormous ancient lines.
Law: "...The patient described this too."
Shachi: "What did he say?"
Law: "He said the Mermodis guarded something older than their treasure."
Law's expression becomes serious.
Law: "A record left behind from the Void Century."
The crew falls silent.
The Polar Tang's sonar suddenly beeps.
Bepo: "...Captain."
Law: "What?"
Bepo: "There's something moving outside."
Everyone turns toward the viewing window.
Nothing is visible among the treasure.
Law: "How big?"
Bepo: "...I can't tell."
Another sonar pulse echoes through the submarine.
Bepo: "It's too close."
Law reaches for Kikoku.
Law: "Nobody touches the treasure."
Shachi: "Why?"
Law: His eyes remain fixed on the darkness beyond the glass. "Because according to the legend, the Mermodis live in the piles of treasure."
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The Polar Tang travels through the Grand Line, cutting through the dark ocean beneath an unusually quiet sky. Inside the submarine, the Heart Pirates go about their routine while Nuka lounges nearby in her pale-lilac Heart Pirates boiler suit, her long golden-blonde hair flowing well past her waist. Her small butterfly tattoo is visible at her sternum, and her black platform boots rest against the edge of a seat.
Nuka is the Heart Pirates' resident attention-seeker, and with a bounty of only 5,000 Berries, she is hardly considered a serious threat by the World Government. That doesn't stop her from acting as though she's one of the most important people aboard the Polar Tang.
Nuka: "Law..." She leans against the back of his chair, smiling at him. "You look so handsome when you're concentrating."
Law: "...I'm working."
Nuka: "I know. That's what makes it attractive."
Shachi: He quietly looks toward Penguin. "She's been doing this all day."
Penguin: "She's been doing it since breakfast."
Bepo: "She's been doing it since she joined."
Nuka: "I just appreciate Law more than everyone else does."
Law: "...I don't need to be appreciated while I'm reading."
Nuka: "See? That's exactly what I mean. You're so serious."
Law ignores her and continues studying the submarine's instruments.
Nuka: "You know, Law, if you ever wanted someone to keep you company..."
Law: "No."
Nuka: "...You didn't even let me finish."
Law: "I didn't need to."
Shachi: He covers his mouth to hide a laugh.
Nuka: She pouts before glancing toward the other women among the crew. "Whatever. I'm not like those other girls anyway."
Penguin: "...Here we go."
Nuka: "I don't need to dress up or act helpless to get attention."
She casually runs her fingers through her extremely long golden hair.
Nuka: "I'm naturally prettier."
Law: "...Can you move?"
Nuka: "Why?"
Law: "You're blocking the instrument panel."
Nuka: "...Oh."
She moves approximately two inches to the side.
Law: "More."
Nuka: "...Fine."
Before the situation can continue, the Polar Tang suddenly jolts violently.
Bepo: "Captain!"
Law: "What's happening?"
Penguin: "The current outside just changed!"
Shachi: "We're being dragged sideways!"
The submarine's warning alarms begin blaring.
Law: "Take us up."
Bepo: "Right!"
The Polar Tang rises toward the surface, but the instant it breaches the ocean, a gigantic whirlpool forms beneath it.
Nuka: "LAW!"
She immediately grabs onto Law's arm.
Law: "Let go."
Nuka: "I'm scared!"
Law: "You're crushing my arm."
Nuka: "...Oh."
The whirlpool suddenly expands, swallowing the Polar Tang whole.
Shachi: "WE'RE GOING UNDER!"
Penguin: "HOLD ON!"
The submarine plunges beneath the ocean.
Yet instead of sinking, the Polar Tang enters a massive underwater passage. Water surrounds the submarine on every side, but the vessel continues forward as though being carried by an invisible current.
Bepo: "We're underwater!"
Shachi: "Why aren't we flooding?!"
Penguin: "And why can we still breathe?!"
Law: He studies the instruments. "Pressure's stable."
Nuka: She remains close to Law. "I knew you'd protect me."
Law: "...I haven't done anything."
Nuka: "Exactly. You're so calm under pressure."
Law: "You're still holding my arm."
Nuka: "...I know."
The entrance behind them suddenly closes.
Bepo: "Captain..."
Law: "...We're trapped."
Nuka: "As long as I'm trapped with you, I don't mind."
Law: "I do."
Tiny glowing fish suddenly appear in the darkness ahead, illuminating the underwater passage with blue, violet, green, and white light.
Bepo: "Look at them!"
Nuka: "They're beautiful..."
She glances toward Law.
Nuka: "Almost as beautiful as you."
Law: "...Please stop."
Shachi: He quietly turns away.
Penguin: "I don't think he's going to survive this."
The Polar Tang continues deeper and deeper beneath the ocean.
Law: "This isn't natural."
Bepo: "You recognize it?"
Law: "...I might."
Law's expression becomes serious.
Law: "Years ago, I treated an elderly patient who had spent much of his life around Fish-Man Island."
Penguin: "What did he tell you?"
Law: "A story."
Shachi: "About this?"
Law: "Something very similar."
The submarine continues descending.
Law: "He told me about a passage hidden beneath the ocean. A current capable of transporting ships through the depths."
Bepo: "Where did it lead?"
Law: "...The domain of the Mermodis."
Nuka: "Mermodis?"
Law: "A creature from an old legend."
Nuka: "Are they pretty?"
Law: "That's your first question?"
Nuka: "I was curious."
Law: "Their appearance is unpredictable."
Nuka: "...Then I'm not interested."
Penguin: "That was fast."
Law: "The legends say they're a mixture of Sea King, dragon, human, serpent, and mermaid bloodlines."
Bepo: "All five?"
Law: "Yes. They're supposedly thirty-five percent Sea King, twenty-five percent serpent, twenty percent human, fifteen percent dragon, and five percent mermaid."
Shachi: "That's one strange creature."
Law: "They're related to some of the largest and most aggressive Sea King breeds."
Nuka: "So they're dangerous?"
Law: "Extremely."
The glowing fish swim alongside the submarine as Law continues explaining.
Law: "They're amphibious. Their bodies can supposedly adapt to different environments. Their humanoid upper bodies have armored dragon scales beneath skin with a human-like texture."
Law: "Their tails are long and serpentine, covered in dragon and Sea King scales. They have gills along their hips and neck, sharp claws, serpent tongues, and fins at the tips of their tails."
Nuka: "Sounds complicated."
Law: "It gets worse."
Law: "They were hunted for centuries."
Bepo: "Why?"
Law: "Their blood. Their scales. Their bodies."
Law's expression darkens.
Law: "Their blood supposedly hardens quickly after being removed and could be sold for enormous amounts of money."
Shachi: "That's disgusting."
Law: "A single scale could be worth a fortune. Some types were supposedly worth several times more."
Nuka: "People really are greedy."
She pauses.
Nuka: "...Though if Law ever wanted a rare scale, I'd get him one."
Law: "No."
Nuka: "You didn't even think about it."
Law: "I didn't need to."
Penguin quietly snickers.
Law: "The Mermodis eventually disappeared into hiding. After generations of being hunted, the survivors became hostile toward humans."
Bepo: "So the legends say they're dangerous because humans made them that way?"
Law: "That's one interpretation."
The Polar Tang reaches the ocean floor.
Instead of stopping, the sand beneath them begins twisting into a massive spiral.
Shachi: "The ground is opening!"
Law: "Brace yourselves."
The Polar Tang is pulled beneath the seabed and deeper into the earth.
Nuka: She grabs Law's sleeve again. "Don't let go of me."
Law: "You're perfectly capable of holding onto something else."
Nuka: "But I want to hold onto you."
Law: "...Of course you do."
The submarine eventually reaches the depths surrounding the Mariana Trench before the tunnel begins curving upward.
Bepo: "We're going up!"
Law: "Then we're close."
A brilliant glow appears ahead.
The Polar Tang emerges into an enormous underground cavern.
The entire crew falls silent.
Mountains of gold stretch across the cavern. Ancient chests overflow with pearls, diamonds, amethysts, and other gemstones. Golden statues and crowns are scattered among priceless-looking artifacts. Massive deposits of Sea Prism Stone are embedded throughout the hoard.
Nuka: "...Oh."
Shachi: "This is insane."
Penguin: "There's enough here to make a kingdom jealous."
Bepo: "Captain..."
Law stares at the treasure, remembering his patient's story.
Law: "...He was telling the truth."
Nuka: She looks at Law with a smile. "You know, I'd share all of this with you."
Law: "It's not ours."
Nuka: "I'd still give you my share."
Law: "You'd spend your share on me."
Nuka: "Maybe."
Law: "Definitely."
Suddenly, bioluminescent plants across the cavern walls begin glowing brighter.
Penguin: "What's happening?"
Ancient writing slowly appears across the stone walls, illuminated by the living light.
Bepo: "There's writing!"
Law: He approaches the wall. "This is what the patient described."
Shachi: "Can you read it?"
Law: "No."
Law studies the symbols carefully.
Law: "But I know what they are."
Nuka: "What?"
Law: "Ancient writing from the Void Century."
The cavern falls silent, and the radar beeps.
Bepo: "...Captain."
Law: "I heard it."
Nuka: She immediately moves closer to Law. "I'm staying right here."
Law: "I figured."
Law slowly reaches for Kikoku while staring into the darkness.
Law: "Nobody touch the treasure."
Shachi: "Why?"
Law: His eyes narrow. "Because the legend said the Mermodis live in the piles of treasure."
The entrance behind them has completely vanished. There is no visible tunnel, no passage, and no route back to the surface.
The Heart Pirates are trapped inside the legendary Mermodis domain, surrounded by an unimaginable fortune, ancient writing from the Void Century, and something enormous hiding somewhere beyond the treasure.
And Nuka, rather than being frightened, remains glued to Law's side.
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