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Time to get this show on the road!
As has been the case for a while now, credit for the info goes to Mr. T and aohige, respectively:
-Title is "Three Neptune Brothers". The ministory takes place at the new dessert ship that's linked to the Baratie, the "Sister Anko". Seems that Patty is in charge of the new addition.....
-The paper that Otohime brings back to the island is revealed to be a petition supporting the notion of human-merfolk relations, which has signatures from the world nobles, surprisingly enough. The merfolk, overjoyed by the news, now support Otohime's stance and give out their signatures, as well (in fact, the support's
so overwhelming that there's more signatures than the box can hold, heh). The queen's many years of hard work have finally begun to pay off.....
-It's revealed that there's a legend of a mermaid princess who's born once over the course of many centuries who can commune with sea kings, Shirahoshi being one of them, naturally. It's also revealed that there's a prophecy of an individual who will approach the princess and use her ability to change the world. However, depending on intent of said person, that change could lead to either the end of the world or the salvation of thousands of people. Otohime is concerned that her daughter's inability to control her power would lead to the sea kings going berserk, so she asks her other three sons to help protect their younger sibling.
-At some point, someone sets fire to the queen's petition. While the soldiers try to fix the damage, gunshots are heard. It's then revealed that Otohime was the one being shot! During the confusion, Decken manages to touch Shirahoshi. The dying queen then tells her sons not to seek vengeance for her sake, no matter who the perpetrator was. Shirahoshi, who was watching the scene unfold, nearly loses control of herself again, but two of her older brothers manage to calm her down. Fukaboshi vows to keep his mother's word as she passes away, and Shirahoshi that their dream to live under the real sun is almost a reality. The sibling then all lock their pinkies together and swear to keep their promise alive......
Well james, it looks like you got your wish after all.... I hope you're happy about that.
As for who Otohime's killer was, apparently T couldn't tell who it was, so we'd have to wait until the pics/full chapter comes out to see for ourselves......
But hoo boy, the "Shira for Straw-Hat" supporters have a pretty damn good ace on their side, now. I still see no way she'd join myself, but Oda's definitely building her up to be quite the important character. Guess we gotta wait and see how much more her character will develop......