The crew was bustling about in excitement because their captain had just caught something that none of them had ever seen before- a mermaid.

You had been pulled from the water, struggling against the ropes that now bound your tail. The deck beneath you felt foreign and harsh, so unlike the cool, comforting waves you were used to. Your heart pounded in your chest, a mixture of fear and anger swirling inside you as you stared up at the tall figure standing above.

Tengen Uzui, the infamous pirate captain, towered over you, his bright eyes gleaming with amusement and curiosity. His white hair shimmered in the sunlight, and the smirk on his face showed no hint of regret for your capture.

"Well, aren’t you a rare treasure?"