The person is wearing a straw hat, and starts with the power of words!

Last time I came in a hurry,

They haven't had a chance to properly enjoy the wonderful time on Fishman Island yet, especially Sanji, who hasn't even met the mermaids and the mermaid princess he's been dreaming of.

What Emperor Sima did not expect was...

He spotted a "blue fat man" sitting there at a place he had to pass through at the port.

It was none other than the former Shichibukai, Jinbe!

Jinbe also spotted the Straw Hat Pirates. He stood up, leaped, and flew straight towards the Going Merry, landing on the deck.

"Should we shoot him down?" Zoro gripped the hilt of his sword, his gaze sweeping over Luffy and Sima.

“He doesn’t mean any harm, so let him come and take a look,” Luffy said.

Sima Di nodded slightly, watching Jin Ping land on the deck.

In no mood......

As soon as the blue robot landed, it headed straight for Luffy.

"Lord Luffy, I have been waiting here for a long time. I will accompany you as your guide throughout your stay on Fishman Island!"

Luffy:"???"

Emperor Sima: "???"

Although in anime,

Jinbe is a calm and steady older brother who has stopped Luffy from acting impulsively on many occasions. He always steps up at crucial moments and eventually becomes a member of the Straw Hat Pirates.

But because of the appearance of Emperor Sima,

Luffy didn't go to liberate Impel Down; it was Teach who did it. As a result, Jinbe didn't appear in the Marineford War and didn't have much interaction with the Straw Hat Pirates.

The only relationship,

In other words, he became acquainted with Ace after a fight, and was also familiar with Whitebeard, being a friend of a friend.

Are we supposed to be their guides right away?

This is......

What's going on?

The Whitebeard Pirates are still around, so Jinbe doesn't need to join the Big Omega Pirates to protect Fishman Island; he should be free now.

Sima Di was somewhat puzzled by Jinbe's actions.

so......

“We have a guide now.” Sima Di pointed to the three mermen: “Why don’t you just tell me what you want?”

If you can't figure it out, then get straight to the point!

What do you want to do?

Jinbe was also well-prepared.

"Because I disobeyed the World Government's summons and refused to participate in the Marineford War, I have become a pirate again." Jinbe said in a deep voice, "My staying on Fishman Island will only bring trouble to Fishman Island, but I have no interest in creating a new pirate crew, so I hope to join your crew and become one of you."

So you came here seeking refuge!

That's right.

Jinbe's position is rather awkward. Having been stripped of his title as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, he will inevitably become a key target for world governments.

Otherwise, how can they deter the other Seven Warlords of the Sea?

Even if Fishman Island is protected by the Whitebeard Pirates, they can still send agents to secretly arrest them.

They happened to come across the Straw Hat Pirates, a pirate crew with great potential, so it's only natural that they wanted to join them.

Sima Di looked at Luffy, his gaze indicating that it was up to him to decide.

"Huh? Did Crocodile get into your eye, Emperor?" Luffy asked curiously.

Emperor Sima: "..."

Forget that he's a fool who can't read the room.

"If someone wants to come and seek refuge with you, will you accept them?" Sima Di asked.

"Ah... but I don't know him." Luffy scratched his head and said, "Why don't you decide, Emperor?"

Ever since the pirate crew got a "brain," Luffy has become less and less inclined to think.

Sima Di rolled his eyes and looked at Jinbe.

Jinbe is a reliable person, and his combat strength is above average among the Seven Warlords of the Sea. Recruiting him would be entirely beneficial to the Straw Hat Pirates.

and......

As of now, only four members of the Straw Hat Pirates—Zoro, Franky, Usopp, and Vivi—are non-Devil Fruit users!

Naval warfare was a fatal weakness for them.

—As for Emperor Sima? He was just coasting along and doesn't count.

Now, a powerful Murloc can fill this gap.

but......

"I'm curious, the Whitebeard Pirates just passed by, right? Why did you choose us?" Sima Di asked.

"Whitebeard is old. He only wants to live with his family. The Pirate King title is just something his children hope for." Jinbe bluntly stated, "I don't think the future Pirate King will be one of the current Four Emperors. If a Pirate King does emerge... it will definitely be the Straw Hat Pirates!"

Sima Di raised an eyebrow at Jinbe, who returned a firm gaze.

These were truly his heartfelt words, not flattery.

"That's so true!" Luffy exclaimed excitedly, "You're the crewmate I've been looking for! Come on! I'll let you join my crew!"

As long as you believe Luffy can become the Pirate King, then you are his good partner!

"I will do my utmost to help Captain Luffy become the Pirate King!" Jinbe said earnestly.

"I also believe that I will definitely become the Pirate King! Hahaha—" Luffy said triumphantly, hands on his hips.

That's settled then.

Since they're on our side...

Then Emperor Sima didn't hold back and ordered him around!

He first sent a Hearthstone to him, then added him to the list of damage-sharing auras.

Cai pointed to the three fishmen and said, "You pick a few to kill their leader, Hody. He has the Dragon Palace's secret treasure, the deadly drug E?, which can double your strength with just one pill and stack multiple times. Don't give him a chance to take the drug; take it all."

"Oh? A Dragon Palace treasure? One that can double your power?" Crocus became interested upon hearing this. "Count me in then. I've just hit a roadblock in my research lately."

“Then I’ll go with Professor Crocus,” Chopper signed up.

"Take Usopp with you, give him some more training." Crocus looked at Usopp, who was still being chased.

That's about all the staff we have.

Jinbe nodded calmly and said, "I'll be careful!"

As this is his first mission after joining the Straw Hat Pirates, he absolutely has to do it perfectly!

After Jinbe and the others hurriedly left, Sima Di also floated off the ship with Hancock and the other two girls.

"Everyone, feel free to do as you please..."

"call out--"

A giant weapon flew overhead and crashed into the Dragon Palace at the center of the island.

This reminded Emperor Sima that he had almost forgotten about that guy!

Vander Decken IX summoned the Sea Kings with his cries when the mermaid princess Shirahoshi was six years old. In order to obtain this power and to covet Shirahoshi's beauty, he fantasized about marrying her and had been using his power to coerce her for many years.

Of course,

Sima Di wasn't standing up for Shirahoshi; he was actually eyeing Vander Decken IX's Devil Fruit ability—the Target-Target Fruit!

The Devil Fruit ability that claims to never lose its target unless the thrown weapon is shot down!

Usopp would probably like it, right?

wrong!

With the Devil Fruit compatibility potion available, others can also use it.

Sima Di suddenly thought of an excellent combination!

That is......

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