From a Pirate to a Revolutionary Mentor

Chapter 165 Jinbei and Arlong

The extremely spacious and tall luxurious banquet hall of Fishman Island has a shell-shaped stage in the center.

Kevin arrived on a giant bubble-filmed giant flounder, and then sat directly on the giant flounder, which served as a seat.

In the banquet hall of Ryugu Castle, Kevin, who was invited by Princess Otohime to a banquet, was unable to visit Fishman Island, but the desserts at the banquet were indeed good.

Currently, Fishman Island is Whitebeard's territory. In the memory, after Whitebeard died in the future war at Marineford, the flag of BiGMOM was hung on Fishman Island. The reason was the raw materials of the desserts here.

Because of Kevin's identity, not many people attended the party, only Neptune and Princess Otohime, three princes, and Little White Star in the giant cradle.

The dishes were filled with Fishman Island's special delicacies and wines, but when Kevin reached out to take off his mask, everyone, including the three princes, stopped what they were doing and looked over.

Felshertag even swallowed.

However, when the mask was removed and after a puff of smoke, a fishman who looked exactly like Tiger appeared.

Seeing this scene, Neptune and Princess Otohime certainly would not think that this gentleman from the Revolutionary Army was a fishman, and moreover, Tiger's twin brother.

“Curiosity is sometimes not a good thing.”

Kevin put a piece of pre-dinner dessert into his mouth: "If the World Government knew that you knew my identity, they would find a way to capture you and interrogate you even if you were on Fishman Island ten thousand meters below."

The youngest of the three princes, the Rollover Star, sniffed and said, "Mr. Mask is Boss Tiger's brother? They look exactly alike?! It's amazing!"

The eldest prince patted his younger brother and signaled him to speak less.

Tiger also explained: "Mr. Mask can change into anyone's appearance, which is why I was saved. That place... is too difficult to sneak into."

The topic seemed to be heading in a serious direction, so Neptune raised his glass and brought the subject back.

Princess Otohime, standing by, began to quietly ask Kevin about the possibility of realizing the dream of Fishman Island.

Fishman Island is located 10,000 meters below the sea, and the sunlight usually comes from the sun tree Eve. The entire Fishman Island has a population of nearly 5 million, and most of them live in the underwater world all their lives.

The world above the sea is dangerous to them.

Because the place they floated to is the Sabaody Archipelago, the human traffickers in that illegal area like mermen the most, and the female mermaid in front of them would be even more valuable.

This situation also causes the fishmen and mermen to yearn for and fear the human world. What they yearn for are the blue sky, white clouds, and real sunshine, while what they fear are humans.

"Sir. I have always believed that as long as we can communicate, we can understand each other."

Princess Otohime looked at Kevin and said, "The World Government is also formed by member states, right? Fishman Island hopes to coexist peacefully with humans, so it can also become one of the member states, right?"

These words made Neptune and Tiger, who were watching here, pause.

The relationship between the Revolutionary Army and the World Government is already at loggerheads, but Princess Otohime proposes that Fishman Island become a member country...

It's really... an incomprehensible way of thinking.

But Kevin was not angry.

Unlike the Kozuki clan of Wano Country, Princess Otohime of Fishman Island, although naive to some extent, is also worthy of respect.

"You are... different from other nations on land."

Princess Otohime quickly asked, "What's the difference, sir, can you tell me?"

Kevin replied: "Although all creatures in this world are just bugs in their eyes, ordinary bugs can be ignored, but precious and rare bugs can be treasured."

“The condition for becoming a member country is to pay the Sky Gold. With the wealth of Fishman Island on the seabed, it is not a problem. However… even if you are a royal family of a member country, you cannot rebel against the world’s noble Celestial Dragons under the laws set by the World Government…”

"Then can Princess Otohime know what this means?"

With her innate talent, Princess Otohime could sense some of the emotions of the gentleman in front of her.

What the other party said is true.

"So……"

The wavy-haired princess bit her lip and said, "If I go to Marijoa to communicate with the Celestial Dragons and get their consent..."

Kevin shook his head slightly: "How many Celestial Dragons can be influenced by the princess's natural observation Haki? On Marijoa, the ones who really run things are not those trash..."

"Perhaps there will be one or two celestial dragons who will completely change their perceptions because of the princess's talent. But when they truly regard the existence that they originally regarded as insects as equals, do you know what the result will be waiting for them?"

Although she didn't say anything, Princess Otohime knew what Kevin was thinking.

Executed...

"Yes, he was sentenced to death by the Knights of God who control the power within the Celestial Dragons on Marijoa."

As soon as he finished speaking, the cutlery in Tiger's hand fell.

Will the Celestial Dragons also be executed?
And the reason... is just because ordinary humans or fish people are treated as equal?
Kevin looked at Tiger and said, "After you left, my clone met the powerful people among the Celestial Dragons. They are different from the Saint Mataz you saw on Mary Geoise. They have great power and are almost at the top of the hegemony."

"One of them has a special ability that only appears when one has cultivated the Observation Haki to a certain level, and can predict the future in a very short time."

Tiger clenched his hands on the table and said, "Sir, why would someone of their kind who is willing to treat us equally be executed by them?"

"We are also Celestial Dragons, why do you do it for this reason? Why do you have to treat us like this?"

"There's something wrong with your understanding, Tiger."

Kevin shook his head slightly: "It's not you, but everyone under Marijoa. Whether you and me, pirates, navy, or humans and other races."

"In their eyes, all living things in this world are just insects. They can be killed, plundered, and trampled at will."

At this point, Kevin looked at Princess Otohime again with a frown on her face. "In fact, I can see that if the princess goes to Marijoa, it is possible to obtain documents on the peaceful coexistence of Fishman Island and humans. It would not be surprising if there are even one or two Celestial Dragons signed on them."

"But I can also tell you clearly, Princess, that when mermen and mermaids appear in large numbers on the sea surface, it will also be a time for human traffickers and most of the Celestial Dragons to cheer."

"Even in Marijoa, there are very few female mermaids. There are even none this time. There are only three mermen, including Tiger. They think they are a rare species."

Hearing this, Princess Otohime picked up the wine jug and drank it, without any of her previous elegance.

As a goldfish mermaid, Princess Otohime's face soon turned red and her eyes were filled with tears.

She could tell that there was no deception in Kevin's emotions, but it was precisely because of this that she felt sad about the future of the children of Fishman Island.

"Why……"

"I have tried so hard, and I have already felt that I can let the children see the real land and the vast sky..."

"Those children have longed for the human world since they were very young. They can obviously communicate, so why can't they live together peacefully?"

Princess Otohime grabbed the wine from Kevin's table and drank it all in one gulp.

This was a disrespectful act for the royal family, but no one at the scene tried to stop her.

Although naive, her sincerity and kindness make everyone on Fishman Island, including Neptune, understand her sadness.

The little white star in the giant cradle woke up at this moment, climbed up and looked around, only to see his mother crying.

So the one-year-old little White Star pouted and soon started crying.

The emotional fluctuations are not big yet, but if they continue to intensify, those giant sea kings may come to check out the place 10,000 meters below the sea.

Hearing Shirahoshi's crying, Princess Otohime, who was already a little drunk, walked over and touched Shirahoshi's hand, which was very small in comparison.

"Shirahoshi, in the future, you won't be able to truly see the sun."

Feeling the mother's feeling, Little White Star stopped crying, turned her head and blinked at Kevin, then reached out and wanted to come over.

Kevin has no resistance to well-behaved and cute children.

He finished the rest of the dessert in no time, walked over and shook hands with Little White Star.

"Giggle..."

Kevin also laughed in the cheerful laughter.

After thinking for a moment, Kevin looked at the petite Princess Otohime beside him and said, "Although good and evil are not always absolute, from the perspective of those of us who are considered bugs, there are both good and evil people in every race."

"Among humans, most people who can empathize will pity the plight of fishmen and mermen, and may even lend a helping hand. But at the same time, they will also capture and sell you because of the huge wealth." "Things are valuable because they are rare. If you don't want them to be considered as objects, you need the protection of laws and order. These are policies that the current world government will never implement."

"Princess Otohime."

Kevin paused and said, "Eight hundred years ago, the man named Joyboy made a promise with the mermaid princess of that generation. Eight hundred years later, I also want to make the same promise with the mermaid princess of this generation."

"One day in the future, when the world's thoughts can be truly equal, I will lead Fishman Island back to live on the surface."

After the words fell, Neptune, who had been silent, thought about it.

Equal?
That is why the condition of abolishing the hereditary throne was proposed.

But if the whole world reaches a consensus on ideas, then I, as the king, would become an outlier.

True equality does not require a hereditary king.

"Giggle..."

At this time, Xiao Baixing smiled and reached out his big hand, pinched Kevin's face after the transformation and pulled it.

Tiger and Neptune on the side widened their eyes, but Kevin did not avoid it, and even pinched Little White Star's cute big face.

"For a being with a name that spreads across the sea, it's really tolerant of children."

Neptune said as he looked at Tiger: "This gentleman reminds me of Roger and Whitebeard. They are both famous in the sea, but they are no different from ordinary people."

Tiger nodded. "There was also a little girl among the humans who escaped from Mary Geoise. Sir also took the trouble to comfort her, although she still needs time to heal."

The banquet continued, and because of the presence of Shirahoshi and the drunken Princess Otohime, it became much more lively for a while.

After getting answers to her own questions, Princess Otohime also began to ask about some of the things she saw on land, but Neptune would ask about the truth or falsity of some events reported in the newspapers.

For example, nearly seven years ago, the Scholar's Island in Ohara in the West Sea was destroyed by the Demon Slaying Order, and recently the World Government promulgated the Seven Warlords of the Sea system.

Kevin chose to answer some of these questions, but chose to avoid talking about some.

Princess Otohime's observation Haki can sense emotions, but it cannot directly read memories, which is why he is sitting here calmly.

After the banquet, before leaving Ryugu Castle, Neptune had a private conversation with Kevin.

At present, he does not know much about the Revolutionary Army, but if there really comes a day when the idea of ​​equality is implemented in the world, he, as the king of Fishman Island, is willing to abolish the hereditary monarchy system for the sake of equality.

Of course, he also hopes that Kevin can let Tiger join the Revolutionary Army. After all, what he sees and hears is more real than what he says.

In fact, if Tiger had not explained his escape from Marijoa this time, Neptune would not have considered what Kevin proposed at all.

While bringing favor with you, you are also proving the strength of the revolutionary army. Otherwise, why would the king of a country gamble the fate of his country to board your ship?

Even if Fishman Island is 10,000 meters under the sea, facing a behemoth like the World Government, Neptune as a king will not make any promises now, but will leave them for later.

But that was enough for Kevin.

……

After leaving Ryugu Castle on the giant Bubble Flounder, Kevin and Tiger also arrived at the Fishman Island below Ryugu Castle.

Geelong Cord Plaza, Tiger and Kevin, who put on his mask again, walked through here and prepared to go to the Fishman Cafe.

As they passed the square, Tiger spoke up, "Princess Otohime has been giving a speech here, trying to get a document signed by everyone, and then submit it to the World Government, hoping to get their approval."

Kevin looked towards the center of the square: "So whether she agrees or not, she really wants Fishman Island to have sunshine and blue sky in the future, right?"

At this time, a plump blue fishman ran over: "Big Brother!"

Tiger looked at Jinbei and said, "Shouldn't we be on duty at Ryugu Castle at this time?"

Jinbei clenched his fist and said, "I have already resigned from my job as the Dragon Palace Guard to His Majesty Neptune. Boss, now that you are back, I am ready to go on adventures with you!"

Tiger was stunned by these words, and then he looked at Kevin beside him.

At this time, Jinbei also noticed the strange masked man in front of him, and quickly discovered that the other person had no webbed feet.

"Humanity?!"

Jinbe's voice made all the fishmen in the square look over.

For a moment, all eyes were focused on Kevin.

During this period, Jinbei, who had not experienced the influence of Princess Otohime's will, nor had he experienced Tiger's Fish-Man Pirates, had a disgusting attitude towards humans.

Although it's not to the point of hatred, it's true that I don't have any good feelings towards him.

Kevin ignored the looks around him and looked at Jinbei and said, "You want to leave Fishman Island and go to the sea?"

Jinbei stiffened his neck and replied, "Is it not possible, human? The world on the sea does not belong to you alone!"

"Indeed, it is not. The world belongs to the world itself, not to anyone. But..."

Kevin smiled and continued, "But if you go to the sea with your original emotions, while you hate humans, humans will also hate you, right? In this case, I think the adventure experience may not be very good."

"So what if humans hate it?!"

A fishman with a serrated nose walked over to the crowd in the square.

He bowed slightly to Tiger respectfully: "Boss."

Then he looked at Kevin and said, "We are naturally ten times stronger than humans. So what do you think if they hate us?"

Tiger wanted to speak, but Kevin stopped him with his hand.

He knew who the fishman in front of him was without Tiger introducing him. As the earliest villain in the East China Sea arc, he was also the one who made Nami cry and ask Luffy for help.

The merman Aaron is the brother of the prophetic mermaid Charlie.

"So in your opinion, it is useless for the weak to submit to the strong, right?"

Kevin said, looking towards Aaron.

He did not feel any anger towards the fishman with such a mentality, nor would he vent his anger on the things about Kokoasi Village in his memory, not to mention that that had not happened at all at the moment.

In Princess Otohime's memory, the orphans of Fishman Street, including Arlong, had longed for the human world on the sea since they were very young.

They also took action. A group of merman children swam to the surface from the bottom of the sea and saw the Sabaody Archipelago, which was like a dream to them.

As I recall, the Dragon Park in Cocoa Village was also modeled after the Sabaody Archipelago, which shows the cause and effect of this.

As for misanthropy...

When he was young, he went to the sea, leaving behind not only admiration but also pain. Later, he followed Tiger to establish the Fishman Pirates, but Tiger died of excessive blood loss due to the betrayal of humans in Kerla's hometown.

Before he died, he even told about his experience as a slave in Marijoa.

All of the above are the pain of the fish people being discriminated against. In Kokoa West Village, it is the pain of ordinary people.

Aaron looked at Kevin with disdain at this time: "Humans who are born weak in strength, what qualifications do they have to resist?"

At this time, Jinbei, who had always been dissatisfied with Arlong and even called him a waste, also stood beside him.

At the same time, the fishmen in the square also gathered together and surrounded the four people.

"Boss Tiger! Teach this human a lesson and let him know how powerful we fishmen are!"

"Aaron killed him!"

"Brother Jinbei, kill this human and avenge our captured compatriots!"

"Big Brother Tiger from Fishman Street is back. Humans are nothing!"

"But I seemed to see... that masked human was with Brother Tiger..."

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(End of this chapter)