"Hahahaha!"
Tiger stood up, also a bit surprised as he examined himself, then said, "Anyway, starting today, I'm just an ordinary pirate."
"Jinbe, I'll leave everything to you."
Yes, he wouldn't leave the Sun Pirates, nor would he retire. He would simply take on a new identity and continue sailing with his comrades.
Jinbe's mood darkened, but he still nodded. "I understand."
At least Tiger would still be sailing with them.
Viola looked at all this with wide, sparkling eyes. "Law, you actually have this kind of ability?"
Law snorted lightly, "It's nothing complicated."
"Compared to being a pirate," Viola was ecstatic, "You'd be better off as a plastic surgeon!"
"I've always thought my nose could use a little more shape. Can you fix it for me?"
Law smirked. "Who cares about your nose?"
Viola was outraged. "You're really too stingy!"
"With this, it should be enough to fool the World Government, right?"
Tiger gently caressed his new face and spoke softly.
He was still getting used to this completely new appearance.
"There's still one more thing," Law said, "Ian said that unless we do something about it, the government won't believe that your captain is dead."
"Leave that to me!"
Jinbe clenched his fists, his normally gentle face now filled with cold laughter. "It's time to get some serious revenge on them!"
Tiger wanted to say something.
In the end, he shook his head and said nothing.
Not long after, at a naval base near Foolshout Island,
The sharp alarm echoed throughout the entire base.
However, the naval soldiers inside the base were powerless. They could only watch helplessly as enemies from the sea easily destroyed all the ships docked at the port.
Even the terrifying fish-man with blue skin threw a warship from the port onto the shore. He stood on the wreckage, roaring in fury, "Humans!! For Brother Tiger's sake, you must pay!"
"This is our revenge!"
At Marine Headquarters, Marineford.
"Three naval bases destroyed in just a few days?"
Fleet Admiral Kong rubbed his nose, "Seems like that fish-man named Jinbei is much stronger than Tiger."
"But the good news is," Vice Admiral Tsuru, sitting on the opposite sofa, spoke calmly, "It seems that Tiger is indeed dead. Otherwise, the Sun Pirates wouldn't be acting so wildly."
She sighed, "This is the first time, isn't it? The Sun Pirates are actively launching an attack. Before this, they had never attacked any place."
"Not only have they never initiated an attack," Kong's expression grew complicated, "Even when attacked, they rarely hurt anyone."
If all pirates had the moral standards of the Sun Pirates, the navy could disband.
"But Tiger must die."
Kong said, "He committed an unforgivable crime."
Vice Admiral Tsuru didn't speak.
"As for this Jinbei," Fleet Admiral Kong thought for a moment, "Even if he's attacking naval bases for revenge, he didn't slaughter people indiscriminately. He only destroyed the base by himself. He's not a ruthless pirate."
"Right now, our main focus should be on the Revolutionary Army. If their attacks stop, there's no need to worry too much about the Sun Pirates anymore."
Without Tiger, the Sun Pirates are just another regular pirate crew to the Navy, nothing special.
In fact, Kong felt that the world government might be particularly interested in Jinbei.
After all, that idiot Hanafuda was killed by Ian, leaving a vacancy in the Shichibukai.
In a certain sea area near Paradise.
On the deck of the Sun Pirates, the pirates were cheering.
Tiger held a newspaper in his hand, with the headline about his own death—infamous criminal Fisher Tiger had been killed by the Navy.
"With this," Jinbei couldn't help but feel excited, "Does this mean we've succeeded?"
"Of course," Law smiled and nodded gently.
The feeling of outwitting the World Government was quite satisfying.
Tiger also sighed in relief.
With this, his crewmates wouldn't have to suffer the World Government's special targeting.
However, he still needed to head back to Fish-Man Island quickly.
If the news of his death spread there, it might cause problems.
Tiger knew very well what kind of position he held in the hearts of the people of Fish-Man Island.
What a shitty world it is.
Tiger didn't think he had done anything wrong.
But now, he was being forced to change his appearance.
"Mr. Tiger, will you come to hate humans because of this?"
Suddenly, a very soft voice echoed, "You saved their children, but they betrayed you."
Tiger looked up, and the man whom Law called "Kuma" was standing before him.
Hate?
Tiger just sneered, "Far from it."
"Far from it?"
Kuma looked puzzled.
Tiger coldly replied, "I've witnessed the most insane and vile side of humanity. Betrayal is nothing but a bit of wind and frost."
Kuma fell silent.
After a long pause, he seriously said, "You truly are an incredible person, Mr. Tiger."
Despite having once suffered the worst treatment from humans, Tiger still set aside past grudges and saved countless human slaves.
"This world will definitely become a better place," Kuma said seriously. "Not all humans harbor ill will towards Fishmen. One day, the era will come when all races in the world can live in harmony."
"Just like how the immigrants from Fish-Man Island and Wano are living quite well now?"
Tiger just snorted lightly, noncommittal.
At this moment, Law walked out, holding a Den Den Mushi and handed it to Tiger. "It's Ian's call."
Tiger nodded at Law, casually taking it.
"Ian, it's me."
Ian's voice came from the other side of the Den Den Mushi. "The news from inside the world government—they've already confirmed your death. The newspapers weren't just creating a false story."
"Seems like my acting skills are pretty good," Tiger said cheerfully. "But you even know the government inside intel?"
"It's just a bit of insignificant intel capability," Ian casually replied. "But, it's not yet time to let your guard down. Pirates are still pirates. Even though the government no longer targets you specifically, sailing freely still isn't an easy thing."
Tiger furrowed his brow.
Before he could say anything, Ian continued, "So, Tiger, how about joining the Beasts Pirates? I'll lend you our flag. With my and Kaido-sensei's names backing you, even the World Government wouldn't dare make a move on you."
"You'd be able to roam the seas freely."
Law nearby chuckled softly.
This is Ian's true intention.
Tiger, facing Ian's invitation, scratched his head, then looked at Jinbei. "Jinbei, now you're the captain of the Sun Pirates. What do you think?"
Jinbei also fell into hesitation.
After a long pause, he finally spoke, "Big Brother Tiger, Ian is a benefactor of Fish-Man Island, and now he is our benefactor as well. If it weren't for his help this time, I really don't know what would have happened. We should repay him."
This is the Fish-Man Jinbei, who values righteousness above all, and repays kindness!
"And also, I think, Big Brother Tiger," Jinbei said seriously, "Ian is the one who will change this world!"
The fish-men and mermaids have already integrated into Wano Country, into the Beasts Pirates.
One could say that the Beasts Pirates are the hope of Fish-Man Island.
The one to change this world, huh?
Kuma couldn't help but pause slightly upon hearing Jinbei's words.
Perhaps Ian really could do it.
"Alright," Tiger smiled, "Then Jinbei, what's your decision?"
Jinbei raised his voice seriously, "Ian, we accept! From today on, the Sun Pirates will be an affiliated pirate crew of the Beasts Pirates!"
"Great!"
At Hive Island, Ian smiled brightly.
Finally, Jinbei has fallen into my trap.
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