I only want to be a Shichibukai when I have Bengyu

Hai Xia, Jinbei.

The man made a decision.

In other words, under the compensation conditions offered by Elus, this whale shark man who dedicated his entire life to Fish-Man Island had no room for rejection. He accepted the World Government's invitation to become a Shichibukai for the fish-man island. Human Island.

Now he is ready to give up the title of Shichibukai, also for the sake of Fishman Island.

"Daddy Whitebeard, I'm really sorry..."

Jinbei knelt on the ground, kneeling on the deck of Moby-Dick, kneeling in front of Whitebeard, tears rushing out of his eyes like a waterfall.

In front of Whitebeard, he promised Elus that after Whitebeard's death, Fish-Man Island would accept the blessing of the Black Prince, and did such a thing of "eating everything in and out". The shame that cannot be weighed is almost over. It crushed Jinbei.

but,

Have no idea!

Nowadays, humans are the rulers of this world. If Fish-Man Island wants to continue to exist, it has to rely on a powerful human force. The health of Whitebeard's father has always been Jinbei's concern. For Whitebeard's sake, Although his father is in good health, Jinbei has been secretly helping the Whitebeard Pirates, constantly fighting off the pirate supernovas who want to challenge Whitebeard.

However, such behavior only treats the symptoms but not the root cause.

How long can the white-bearded father's body last?

When Father Whitebeard can no longer hold on, what will happen to Fish-Man Island?

Are you going to join other pirate emperors again?

These questions have always troubled him.

The appearance of Elus is like a ray of light cutting through the darkness. A young overlord who is only twenty years old. If he can really continue to maintain the peace and tranquility of Fish-Man Island... there is no way to refuse him. ! Even such behavior is tantamount to betrayal of Father Whitebeard.

He could not and did not dare to refuse this extended olive branch.

After all, this is a young and over-the-top New World Overlord.

"What are you talking about? Jinbei, isn't Fishman Island still my territory now?"

"But, white-bearded daddy..."

"An uncertain future is not of much value to pirates. The so-called pirates! But they are all guys living in the present, gula la la!!!" Whitebeard laughed, and he was disappointed with Jinbe's choice. No blame intended.

Fishman Island.

He had only rescued him out of loyalty.

In other words, Whitebeard doesn't actually have much desire for the so-called territory. The reason why he lends the flag to continuously develop the territory is simply because without doing so, he cannot meet the survival needs of the increasingly large pirate group.

Fish-Man Island is still his territory. As long as he lives for one day, the flag of the Whitebeard Pirates will fly on Fish-Man Island for one day.

As for saying,

What happened after his death,

It's not his place to worry about.

What kind of care does a dead person have on behalf of a living person?

Moreover, Jinbei has never been a subordinate of the Whitebeard Pirates, but his friend. From the perspective of a friend, Jinbei's choice is indeed a very reasonable choice.

"Daddy Whitebeard...!!!"

Jinbei choked up.

This man,

The burden on my body is too heavy.

What he carries on his shoulders is the rise and fall of his own race. He cannot act arbitrarily according to his emotions. His reason has always suppressed his emotions. If, if there were no brother Tiger, Last wish, if there had not been Princess Otohime’s last wish, if the relationship between Fishman Island and humans had not been so tense...

It's a pity that there are not so many ifs. His life is built up bit by bit from these things. Without these, there would be no Jinbei now.

He was destined to be unable to lift the burden from his shoulders.

"I can give up the title of Your Majesty the Shichibukai, but... I also hope that Your Highness, the Black Prince, will not deceive me." After wiping away his tears, Jinbei said nothing more to the white-bearded father.

Anyway. He has already made up his mind.

As long as he waits for the time when Fish-Man Island no longer needs him, then his life and everything he has will be dedicated to Father Whitebeard.

so,

Jinbe looked at Elus, the guy who promised to bring peace and tranquility to Fishman Island.

"Also, if I publicly declare to give up my identity as the Shichibukai, it will inevitably arouse the dissatisfaction of the World Government and the Navy. Although judging from the current situation in the New World, they may not send troops to punish a traitor like me, but there are people on Fish-Man Island. Possibly sanctioned by the world government.”

Fishman Island is the hub connecting the new world and the paradise.

Although the influx of pirates once caused serious damage to Fish-Man Island, we have to admit that it is precisely with the advantage of this important place and relying on the tax collection of passing merchant ships that the Dragon Palace Kingdom can maintain its Live the prosperity and prosperity of Fishman Island.

If the world government were in Paradise, it would set up many fences on the Chambord Islands to control the commercial transactions between Paradise and the New World.

Not to mention that the new world is huge enough, the internal communication cycle alone can make the restrictive behavior of the world government lose its due effectiveness. However, the Fishman Island located on the edge of the new world is bound to suffer a huge impact, if it is not communicated with the paradise. , except for slave traders, not many people like to dive into the deep sea to visit the territory of a foreign race that doesn’t like humans very much.

"... Fish-Man Island cannot withstand too much trouble now. If I give up my identity as the Shichibukai, it will bring trouble to Fish-Man Island..."

Jinbe explained it very clearly.

The name of the Shichibukai on his head, in addition to the recognition of his strength by the world government and the navy, is also an important reason for strengthening the harmony between races, thus weakening many races including the giant race. Hatred and hostility towards humans.

Hai Xia is a signature character.

A sign that proves that the world government does not discriminate against races other than humans.

so,

His name as the Shichibukai really can't be settled by just saying "I quit". The World Government will not allow the brand name it has established to fall down like this.

"I will communicate with the World Government."

Elus said calmly: "Mr. Jinbei, please don't forget, I am not a pirate! The Kingdom of Exmundo is a member of the World Government, not a pirate kingdom like Totland, and... ·I am currently planning to visit relatives in the Red Earth Continent."

"Mr. Jinbei, are you interested in going to the Red Earth Continent?"

Eleus extended the invitation.

"ah?"

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After bidding farewell to the Whitebeard Pirates, the fleet flying the golden coffee tree flag headed towards the next supply point under the guidance of the record pointer.

Compared to last time, there is now an extra guest with a special status on this fleet.

"Your Highness Elus, I have a question...Thank you!"

The whale shark man who was sitting cross-legged on the deck practicing murloc jujitsu finished his homework. He took the towel handed by the maid, said "thank you", and then wiped the sweat on his temples with the towel while looking at the maid who was talking to him. Elus, who was playing cards with the guards, continued the interrupted question.

"I have a question that I haven't figured out yet. I wonder if your highness, Elus, can help me answer my question?"

He walked over to the card table.

"what is the problem?"

Elus pinched a handful of bad cards in his hand, frowned, and thought about how to play.

This is a very normal card game.

No extraordinary means or abilities are allowed, the battle is purely based on luck and card skills.

This group of maids and attendants often play cards with Elus, and all of them have developed good card skills. After all, during this long voyage, you can't be tired of being a human pile driver in bed every day, right? That would be too disharmonious.

After going through repeated screenings and experiments, playing cards became Elus's favorite entertainment activity while sailing at sea.

then,

Not only has Eleus's own poker skills improved dramatically, but the maids and attendants who have served him for a long time have also become masters of the game, and they also know very well that what His Royal Highness hates most is playing games. The act of deliberately releasing water in the cards.

so,

Unlucky, Elus had a headache after being dealt a bad hand.

"Why would someone like you be interested in the Shichibukai? Although some people now advocate that the Navy, the Four Emperors, and the Shichibukai are the three major forces of the Grand Line, in fact, you know it very well, right? ? Without Mihawk-dono’s joining, the so-called Shichibukai can’t actually compare with the Navy Headquarters and the Four Emperors!”

"Even now, half of the reputation of His Majesty Shichibukai is supported by Mihawk-dono."

"This kind of thing is actually of no use to a person like you who can keep pace with the Four Emperors, right? Why... why do you have to go to such great lengths to gain the identity of His Majesty Shichibukai?"

After exhaling the lump in his chest in one breath, Jinbei removed the gloomy cloud on his brow and showed a very relieved expression.

Ever since the conversation with Eleus on the deck of the Moby-Dick ended,

This question has been weighing on his mind, making him puzzled. Today, he really can't bear it any longer, so he finally asked the question that had been sitting on his mind for several days.

"Hey! Damn it, I lost again. I have knelt down three times today."

Elus angrily threw away the bad cards in his hand.

The macarons piled on the table were divided among the winners. Among them, a little maid who liked sweet snacks the most was beaming. These were the highest-grade macarons specially made by the kitchen for His Highness, with first-class ingredients and first-class chefs. ,.

Playing cards!

There has to be some luck.

But Elvus doesn't like putting cash on the table.

He plays cards, always just for fun.

Instead, there are all kinds of weird gadgets, which may be delicious snacks or beautiful shells. Sometimes the lottery prizes will become things that have no physical form, such as the right to decide on dinner.

Elus arranged an intermission for the card game. He sat on a chair and ate the strawberry-flavored smoothie brought by Fran. At the same time, he looked at Jinbei who refused the smoothie, "Yes. Okay, Jinbei, what did you just say...Ah! Why are you seeking the identity of the King Shichibukai, right?"

Jinbei nodded.

Standing on the deck, it looks like a small hill.

"Your Majesty Elus, after your battle with Big Mom, the news of the fifth overlord of the New World has filled the headlines of all newspapers. Now even if you get the title of King Shichibukai, it is the most for you. It just serves as the icing on the cake.”

"And if the system of the King's Shichibukai is overthrown, there may be backlash. The voices in the world government and the navy that oppose the establishment of the system of the King's Shichibukai have never disappeared."

Jinbei said word for word.

He couldn't understand what kind of attraction the identity of the King's Shichibukai had to Elus?

"...Jinbei, no one has ever said that your character is a bit...rigid?"

"...Thatch said I was too disciplined."

"Well! It almost means the same thing."

Elus took a sip of smoothie before continuing: "Jinbei, your way of thinking is very realistic. To put it harshly, it is too utilitarian. Human beings...well, it's a bit too much to represent all human beings. , personally, the way I do things is not all based on practicality.”

"Jinbei, do you have a dream?"

"That kind of thing has nothing to do with Fish-Man Island or the Fish-Man race, but is just your own little dream?"

Jinbei blinked, shook his head in confusion, and then nodded again.

"You shake your head and nod..." Elus rolled his eyes.

"No, I am... that one..."

Jinbe was a little embarrassed.

He took a deep breath, calmed down the mind that was disturbed by Aleus, and regained his composure. He looked at Aleus who was enjoying the smoothie, and for a moment he didn't know what to say. Okay, dream...how long has it been since you heard this word?

"I probably understand what you mean, Your Highness Elus."

"The King's Shichibukai is... something similar to a dream. Pursuing this identity is not based on profit, but from a completely different perspective..."

"It's interest!"

Eleus put down the bowl and spoon in his hand and wiped his mouth, "Whether it's a human being or a fishman, different individuals have different interests and hobbies. Some people like to commit suicide, some people like to have sons, and some people like to have sons. Some people like to get married and have sons, and some people like to have people give them face... In contrast, wanting to try out what it's like to be a member of the King's Shichibukai shouldn't be a very strange hobby, right? "

Jinbei blinked speechlessly.

What a damn example is this!

Beasts, Whitebeard, Big Mom... all they use are these big shots to scare people.

but,

"Who likes to have people give him face? Is it red hair?" Thinking about the identities of the other three people in this case, it is not difficult to guess the identity of the fourth person, but "likes to have people give him face" Give him some face, does the red-haired person have such a strange hobby?"

Jinbei was in a trance.

It feels like I have learned some incredible information!

"I'm just a hobby-driven Prince Shichibukai... Haha! Just kidding!" Elus said an old joke in his memory, making himself laugh, completely ignoring Jinbe's words. Look like a madman.