Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

"They are Devil Fruit users who arrived on Fishman Island and died, then were reborn on Fishman Island..."

"is it?"

Lockes nodded.

The ocean is the nemesis of Devil Fruits.

Fishman Island is located deep in the ocean, so it is unlikely that any Devil Fruits could be "reborn" on Fishman Island.

However, it is possible for the Devil Fruit users who died on Fishman Island to have their Devil Fruits reborn.

The fruits on Fishman Island are still fruits, and fruits can serve as a "carrier".

Pointing at Vander Deiken IX, Lockes asked again, "This guy shouldn't need to be taken back for trial, right?"

Jinbe seemed to realize something, and said, "According to the laws of Fishman Island, a trial is necessary."

"However, if you wish to deal with the other party... please do so!"

"?"

When Vander Deiken IX heard that he was to be punished, his face turned pale instantly: "Hey, you... what are you going to do?"

"It's nothing, I'll take your Devil Fruit..."

Rocks smirked and flicked his finger, sending a phantom bullet piercing the opponent's forehead.

Then, with a grab of his right hand, he grasped an "invisible object" in his hand.

'Om! '

Press this "invisible thing" onto the bitter gourd fruit.

With a slight buzzing sound, the shape of the Spiny Fruit changed, transforming into a Devil Fruit shaped like a target.

Paramecia-type Devil Fruit: Target-Target Fruit!

Looking at the Target-Target Fruit in his hand, Rocks laughed: "Hey, not bad, another Devil Fruit."

Sand-Sand Fruit, Swallow-Swallow Fruit, Porcupine Fruit, Target-Target Fruit.

Rocks now possesses four Devil Fruits!

Upon seeing this, Jinbe's pupils contracted: "This is..."

The Blackwing Demon can actually steal Devil Fruits from Devil Fruit users!?

What kind of ability is this?

Rocks waved his hand: "Don't be surprised. It's possible to create Devil Fruits artificially. Stealing Devil Fruits is nothing special."

Vegapunk was already able to artificially create Devil Fruits, and later even something like "green blood" appeared.

The Vinsmoke family can also modify human bodies through bloodline factors...

To be honest, stealing Devil Fruits isn't as horrifying as it sounds.

Jinbe: "..."

He'd never even heard of it!

Taking a deep breath, Jinbe said solemnly, "This kind of thing can't be revealed, otherwise you'll become the target of everyone's criticism..."

Blackwing Demon can steal the abilities of Devil Fruit users.

If this gets leaked, it will definitely cause big trouble.

Lockes, however, didn't care at all: "It makes no difference. Most of those who threaten me are my enemies. As for those who don't threaten me, it's no use no matter how many come. They should first establish a foothold in front of me."

He has already offended the world's largest power, and two of the sea emperors are his enemies...

Rocks already had many enemies.

Even if this gets out, his situation won't be much worse.

Jinbe: "..."

Remembering that Blackwing Daima killed two Celestial Dragons, a World Noble, he now had an irreconcilable conflict with the World Government.

So if that's the case...

Even if the other party's ability is exposed, it doesn't seem to be a big problem.

However, the other party's statement was too confident!

Jinbe exhaled and said seriously, "Although you are powerful, there are some things you should not reveal to avoid causing more trouble."

"I will not reveal it, but some secrets are best not to be shown to outsiders rashly..."

“I know your character, otherwise I wouldn’t have done this in front of you.”

Lox smiled and said, "I've heard of your reputation for benevolence for a long time."

Jinbe shook his head and sighed, "I am not worthy of your high regard. I still have many shortcomings, and I have done some unforgivable things..."

The matter of the Arlong Pirates was like a thorn in his heart.

What kind of "benevolence and righteousness" is this?

Instead, his "benevolence" led to some irreparable consequences...

Rocks knew what Jinbe was referring to. He patted Jinbe on the shoulder and said slowly, "If you feel guilty, then do something about it."

Jinbe asked in confusion, "Hmm?"

Lockes said, "We are about to head to the New World, which will inevitably attract the attention of those 'Sea Emperors.' Danger and battle are unavoidable."

"If we were to go to war with the 'Emperors of the Sea,' we might not necessarily lose, but it would be fraught with danger, especially since Nami, the user of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, could be targeted."

"Compared to those old guys, our overall strength is still slightly lacking..."

"So, since you feel indebted to Nami and want to do something, join us. We happen to be short a helmsman on our ship."

Rocks looked at Jinbe: "What do you think?"

He did so much just to invite Jinbe to join them.

Since the other party feels indebted to Nami and wants to do something, then choose to join them.

Since the other party had brought it up, Lockes took the opportunity to bring it up as well.

Jinbe was slightly surprised that Rocks would invite him at this time: "You want me to join the Blackwing Daima Pirates?"

Because he was one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Jinbe never even considered that possibility.

Now, after Rocks' reminder, Jinbe thought about it and felt that this might be a good option.

He already felt indebted to Nami because of the Arlong incident, and Fishman Island also owed the Blackwing Daima Pirates a lot of favors...

This kind of thing is the hardest to repay.

If she joined the Blackwing Daima Pirates, she could gradually make up for the damage the Arlong Pirates had done to Nami.

Even so, it's all in vain; the dead cannot be brought back to life...

But we still have to do something, right?

They could also contribute to the Blackwing Demon Pirates from the "official" position of Fishman Island, thus repaying the favor Fishman Island owed them...

Joining the Blackwing Demon Pirates was a win-win situation for him.

Although it's not very fair to say it this way, it's true!

The only thing to consider is...

What would be the consequences of doing this?

He is now one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!

"That's right, join us, Jinbe."

Rocks pressed his advantage: "With you joining us, Nami's safety can be better guaranteed."

"I am not using this to coerce you into joining us, but rather to sincerely invite you to join us. I admire your abilities, strength, and character."

That's true.

Rocks truly admired Jinbe's strength and character; otherwise, he wouldn't have gone to such lengths to make Jinbe and Fishman Island owe him a favor.

It was all to get Jinbe to join them.

Judge by actions, not intentions.

Although Rocks used some rhetoric and cunning to make Jinbe and Fishman Island owe them favors.

But upon closer reflection, were his actions truly bad?

no.

He truly helped Fishman Island.

And it was a great help.

The destruction of the New Fishman Pirates resolved a potential future threat to Fishman Island...

Find the true culprit who murdered Queen Otohime, reveal the truth, and make the murderer pay the price...

The culprit who had imprisoned Princess Shirahoshi for so many years was found and killed, freeing Princess Shirahoshi from her predicament...

None of these things are harmful to Fishman Island.

Rocks wouldn't do anything to harm others; he had a strong sense of principle!

"This……"

Jinbe is also a master of Observation Haki.

Although not good at perceiving emotions, I could still sense that what Rocks said was not false.

This gave him a sense of recognition.

A scholar will die for one who understands him!

Even someone as composed as Jinbe would feel somewhat pleased to have someone acknowledge him in this way.

Nobody wants to be unappreciated, especially not by someone of such importance...

"To be honest, I am very tempted, but this matter is of great importance, and I need to think it over further and discuss it with King Neptune..."