Recruit Luffy at the start and build the strongest navy.

Before long, several small boats carrying Ah Long and the others headed off into the distance.

With the clash of ideologies and the conflict reaching such a point, Arlong didn't want to be on the same boat as Jinbe and the others for even a minute longer.

Even a few small boats wouldn't be a big problem for them.

After all, they are not afraid of storms or similar situations. They are noble fish-people who can move both on land and in the sea, which is what makes them superior to humans!

On the Sun Pirates' ship, Jinbe watched as the small boats gradually disappeared from his sight, a strange light gleaming in his eyes.

A merman stepped forward from behind.

"Brother Jinbe, Arlong and the others..."

"They have their own path to follow. Now that they've made this decision, whatever happens afterward is their own problem!"

As he spoke, Jinbe's expression gradually turned cold.

He used his status as a Shichibukai to negotiate with the World Government for Arlong and the others' release from prison, but they still insisted on going their own way.

Then there's nothing more to say.

"Let's go back to Fishman Island!"

Jinbe spoke, then turned and walked into the cabin.

A short while later, the Sun Pirates' ship slowly started moving, heading in the opposite direction from Arlong and the others.

In just a short while, the two could no longer see each other.

At this moment, on Alon's side, the kissing fishman chirped:

"Those guys are a disgrace to us fishmen!"

"Brother Tiger went through something like that back then, and now he's still thinking about living peacefully with humans!"

"Ha~ Humanity's lackey!!"

Ah Long narrowed his eyes slightly and spoke as well:

"One day, all the fishmen will understand that what I did was right, and I will lead them onto the right path!!"

"That's right, Brother Long, we support you!!"

"Support! Support!!"

……

"Stop shouting! Use that energy to go down there and shout slowly later!"

Suddenly, a faint voice rang out, causing the shouts of the many fishmen to stop abruptly, their pupils widening as they looked sharply in the direction of the sound.

A handsome young man stood in mid-air, gazing at them with a calm expression.

"Who are you?!!"

Ah Long's eyes sharpened as he asked the newcomer.

The newcomer was Kyle, who was calmly gazing at the merfolk below, his eyes sweeping over them.

Arlong and the others had been imprisoned in Impel Down and had no access to the outside world, so naturally they knew nothing about Kyle.

After all, they weren't like Doflamingo, the newspaper-reading king. Doflamingo was still a descendant of the Celestial Dragons, and even though he was crippled, it was still easy for him to ask for a newspaper to read.

"I'm here to slaughter you all!"

Kyle spoke in a low voice.

Admittedly, before Tiger died, Aaron still harbored good intentions and followed the principles of peaceful coexistence with humans that Tiger had implemented.

Tiger harbored hatred for humans ever since he was betrayed and killed by them, and thus embarked on a path of revenge.

Putting himself in Aaron's shoes, Kyle would likely have made the same choice.

Unfortunately, Kyle isn't Aaron!

Regardless of what Ah Long went through to become what he is now, his rule over more than twenty villages in the East Sea caused the deaths of countless people.

This includes Bellemere, Nami and Nojiko's mother, who was once a brave Marine.

Knowing full well the consequences of Aaron's trip, Kyle had no reason to let him go.

Aaron was not wrong, and neither was Kyle!

Blame it on Ah Long being too weak; this world is ultimately a world where the strong prey on the weak!

"Go to hell!!"

Aron suddenly leaped off the small boat, using the powerful momentum to fly towards Kyle in mid-air.

Kyle's expression remained unchanged as he slowly raised his hand, purple lightning crackling within.

A violent aura spread out, causing the fishmen present to tremble instantly, and fear involuntarily appeared on their faces.

The next moment, dazzling purple lightning erupted from Kael's hand, and terrifying bolts of lightning shot out, engulfing Arlong and all the fishmen who were flying over...

After the commotion subsided, only charred corpses and splintered wood remained on the sea.

Arlong and his crew, who later established a fish-man empire in the East China Sea and caused countless deaths and injuries to civilians, thus became dust in history.

He glanced down again, and a flash of purple lightning appeared. Kyle's figure vanished from the spot in an instant.

-

When Kyle returned to the back of Marineford, he could hear shouts coming from below.

Looking down, he saw that the crowd was not fighting as he usually did when he returned, but instead holding a banquet.

Everyone gathered around the huge table. Besides Luffy and his crew, Zephyr, who had just returned, was also there, as were Garp and even Aokiji, who came over to freeload.

Chopper, Luffy, and the others even performed their familiar "chopsticks stuck in noses" dance, jumping and hopping around, creating a lively atmosphere.

Kyle flashed into an empty spot and immediately reached for a piece of meat in front of him.

Sanji, startled by Kyle's sudden appearance, nearly dropped the plate he was carrying. Upon seeing it was Kyle, he immediately spoke with an annoyed tone:

"Kyle, don't always show up out of nowhere. I'm afraid I might lose control and give you a concussion next time!"

Kyle, who was about to put the meat in his mouth, suddenly paused and glanced at Sanji with disdain.

"If you have the ability, I'll promote you to second-in-command of the squad!"

"Don't you have any self-awareness about your level?"

"By the way, is this fish for me? It looks delicious!"

"Arigato, Sanji-san!"

Kyle's hand, which wasn't holding the meat, darted out with lightning speed and snatched the beautifully presented grilled fish from the plate Sanji was holding, then opened its mouth wide and swallowed it whole.

(⊙o⊙)...

(＃°Д°)！

"My fish!!"

Sanji almost jumped up, grabbing Kyle's clothes with both hands and shaking him violently.

"Damn it! That fish was specially prepared for Miss Kuina!"

"Oh dear!! Don't be so stingy, you can just prepare another one. Besides, Kuina doesn't mind me eating her fish, right, Kuina?"

Kyle turned to look at Guina and asked.

Kuina smiled.

"If the captain wants to eat it, of course I have no objection!"

Kyle turned his gaze back, shrugged, and made a helpless expression.

"Look! Kuina has agreed! Or I can give the fish back to you."

As he spoke, Kyle moved his mouth a few times, and a fish bone emerged from it. With a flick of his wrist, the complete fish bone appeared in Kyle's hand, which he then handed to Sanji.

"Give!"

"roll!!"

"You wouldn't take it even if I offered it to you!"

Kyle pursed his lips and continued eating the meat in his other hand.

Having spent so much time with Luffy, Kale has now mastered the fishbone-removing technique he talks about. He removes the bones so cleanly, without causing any damage. That's what you call skill!

Suddenly, Ace shouted at Kyle:

"Kyle, we were just discussing going to Water Seven in a few days. Do you have any thoughts on it?"

……