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Chapter 485 The person standing behind Kisame Hoshigaki

Jinbe actually came back secretly.

Jinbe rushed back to Fishman Island because he wanted to defeat Kisame Hoshigaki himself, so that the Whitebeard Pirates wouldn't get involved and cause any trouble.

It wasn't until Jinbe returned to Fishman Island and secretly visited several places that he discovered Kisame Hoshigaki had done a lot for Fishman Island, resolving many of its problems, which gradually reduced Jinbe's hostility towards Kisame.

however…

Jinbe still wanted to use the fact that Whitebeard had once protected Fishman Island in hopes of persuading Kisame Hoshigaki to go and apologize to the Whitebeard Pirates and obtain Whitebeard's forgiveness.

Even after this incident was over, Jinbe never thought of continuing to compete with Kisame for Fishman Island's position. He even planned to join forces with Kisame to protect Fishman Island.

to be honest…

Jinbe's actions demonstrate loyalty.

Unfortunately, times have changed.

Kisame Hoshigaki never accepted any favors from Whitebeard. His final destination in life was Akatsuki. What did the Whitebeard Pirates and Fishman Island have to do with him?

Did you really think he was a fish-man...?

Kisame is a ninja!

A ninja codenamed Nanto, born into the Hoshigaki clan of the Land of Water in the ninja world, who will spend the rest of his life as a core member of the Akatsuki organization!

"I'm so sorry..."

After listening to Jinbe's words, Kisame Hoshigaki wore a smile, showing no sincerity in apologizing. He simply looked at Jinbe and chuckled, "I am one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea under the World Government. How could I possibly be colluding with Whitebeard's pirate gang?"

"What…"

Jinbe frowned, staring at Kisame with a hint of confusion on his face, as if looking at a brainless idiot: "You...you really can't tell which is more important, the position of the Seven Warlords of the Sea or Whitebeard...you don't, do you?"

Kisame Hoshigaki, a smile still on his face, said slowly, "Becoming one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea is more important to me... It can save me from the World Government's pursuit..."

"but…"

Jinbe clenched his fist and said in a deep voice, "Uncle's banner once deterred anyone from coveting Fishman Island!"

"The Samehada in my hand can deter people from coveting Fishman Island."

Kisame suddenly gripped his Samehada sword, brandishing it towards Jinbe, a slow grin spreading across his face: "If you want to apologize, go ahead."

Kisame Hoshigaki's smile held a hint of cruelty, his voice icy: "It's just war. Besides, I've never hesitated to give up this country called Fishman Island... Do you think I should bow down to someone else for the sake of this little island?"

"..."

A look of surprise appeared on Jinbe's face.

At this moment, he was a little skeptical of Kisame Hoshigaki.

This guy is clearly someone who cares deeply about Fishman Island; he wouldn't let any pirates or slave ships that invade Fishman Island get away with it. How could he say something like that...?

"I'm sorry..."

Jinbe's gaze suddenly shifted. He slowly opened his palm, looking at Kisame Hoshigaki, his voice abruptly becoming serious: "Since you refuse to go... I'll have no choice but to take you to apologize to my father!"

Jinbe suddenly charged towards Kisame Hoshigaki, his fist gathering all his strength as he smashed into Kisame's body!

"Samewa Shoken!"

"Ha...you want to fight Samehada with your fists?"

Kisame Hoshigaki remained fearless, chuckled, and swung his Samehada sword to meet the attack, unleashing a fierce slash mixed with water towards Jinbe!

This slash forced Jinbe to take a step back!

Once you take a step back, you'll have to take countless steps back!

Kisame Hoshigaki's Samehada kept slashing at Jinbe's body, and the successive slashes almost instantly forced Jinbe into a situation where he could neither advance nor retreat!

The houses on both sides of the street were instantly destroyed by the attack!

Jinbe swiftly stretched out his palm, clearing a splash of water that quickly coalesced into a water ball, which he then hurled at Kisame Hoshigaki!

"Fishman Karate - Muraikaku!"

However, Jinbe was met with the exact same move!

Kisame Hoshigaki conjured a ball of water with one hand, a slight smile playing on his lips as he spoke, "Do you think I haven't mastered the power of Fish-Man Karate?"

For Kisame Hoshigaki, he could freely seek out the power that suited him on Fishman Island, and Fishman Karate was a perfect fit for him.

the most important is…

Kisame possesses chakra within his body, allowing him to unleash certain attack techniques that are limited by terrain without restraint!

The next moment, the two water balloons collided simultaneously!

Just as Jinbe was somewhat surprised, Kisame Hoshigaki emerged from countless water droplets and swung Samehada at his shoulder!

"As expected, he's a swordsman..."

Jinbe's eyes widened in surprise as he quickly leaned back to avoid the attack!

Just as Jinbe was feeling somewhat relieved, the strips of cloth on Samehada suddenly ripped apart in his sight!

Bang!

Samehada opened its mouth and bit Jinbe's body!

Jinbe stared in astonishment at Samehada, whose body was covered in sharp spikes: "Is this... a sword with Devil Fruit powers?"

The next second, Jinbe suddenly felt a change in his body. He broke free from Samehada and flew backward: "Wait... it absorbed my stamina and Haki..."

Jinbe's gaze was fixed on Kisame Hoshigaki, his expression gradually turning grim. They had only exchanged a few blows...

However, Jinbe never gained the upper hand!

Now that he's seen Samehada, a sword capable of absorbing Haki and stamina, Jinbe's heart is starting to feel uneasy...

This battle was not as easy as Jinbe had imagined. No wonder Kisame Hoshigaki was able to take his place; that guy was very strong!

Kisame Hoshigaki gripped the hilt of Samehada, feeling the Haki emanating from it. A smile played on his lips as he chuckled, "My Samehada likes you quite a bit... Jinbe... no, or rather, it really likes the Haki within you..."

Samehada does indeed prefer to extract the domineering aura of fishmen.

Unfortunately, the Fish-Man race has few capable members, and Jinbe is undoubtedly the strongest Fish-Man right now.

"They actually made a knife out of a strange fish?"

Jinbe stared at Samehada in Kisame's hand, clenching his fist. "Looks like it'll be difficult to take this guy away today..."

"Why are you leaving?"

Kisame Hoshigaki grinned, leaping into the air with one foot on the ground, and swung Samehada down at Jinbe: "Since you're already here... don't even think about leaving!"

Water droplets danced in the air!

Two equally powerful fishmen engaged in a physical battle on this island beneath the deep sea!

The commotion from their battle soon alerted King Neptune of Fishman Island.

When the soldiers of Ryugu Castle arrived, everyone was somewhat at a loss. One of them was Kisame Hoshigaki, now one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea who guarded them; another was Jinbe, the Knight of the Sea, who had once been the captain of their guard...

This battle…

They didn't know how to get involved.

Besides, this battle is not something they can interfere with.

"Kisame-sensei, Jinbe!"

When King Neptune arrived from the Dragon Palace, he saw the two still fighting. He wielded his trident to block between them, splitting them in two and attempting to interrupt their battle!

Jinbe stopped his attack, slightly out of breath, and looked at Kisame Hoshigaki opposite him. In this battle, he was almost completely at a disadvantage!

Kisame Hoshigaki's face remained calm, even retaining the smile he had before the battle. He slowly stroked Samehada, as if nothing had happened.

The outcome of this battle is still unknown…

But the winner and loser are immediately clear!

"alright."

Kisame Hoshigaki looked up at Jinbe and chuckled, "I'll let you off this time because you once protected Fishman Island... If you dare to have any more wild ideas next time, things won't end up like today."

"Kisame, are you really not going to come with me to apologize to Father?"

Jinbe looked at Kisame Hoshigaki with a worried expression: "Kisame, don't act rashly. Fishman Island and Daddy have never been enemies. We..."

Are you sure you don't need this opportunity?

Kisame Hoshigaki still wore that smile on his lips. He slowly pulled out a strip of cloth and gently wrapped it around Samehada, speaking calmly, "If you want to die, I can grant your wish right now..."

"Jinbe!"

King Neptune quickly crouched down, interrupting Jinbe who wanted to continue speaking, and then turned to Kisame Hoshigaki: "Mr. Kisame, go and rest... I will send soldiers to handle the aftermath here."

"That would be perfect."

Kisame Hoshigaki, a smile still on his face, looked at Jinbe, who was still somewhat indignant, and chuckled, "I hope we can settle things next time..."

"..."

Jinbe simply gritted his teeth.

To be honest, he really didn't want to fight Kisame.

Because they are both rare strongmen among the fishmen, and Jinbe also has some admiration for Kisame's actions on Fishman Island... In addition, the strange sword in Kisame's hand somewhat restrains his power.

In fact, Jinbe didn't know either...

Despite his mastery of Fishman Karate, he was actually quite able to restrain Kisame Hoshigaki's power; he was simply facing Kisame who used physical techniques and swordsmanship.

Fishman karate is somewhat effective against water-style ninjutsu, allowing him to easily control water flow, which made Kisame somewhat restrained in this battle.

Anyway...

The battle can be considered over, albeit barely.

After Kisame Hoshigaki left, King Neptune finally breathed a sigh of relief. He looked at Jinbe beside him and sighed, "Let's go back to the palace and talk..."

"Um."

Jinbe nodded slowly, watching Kisame Hoshigaki's retreating figure without saying a word.

This guy has been protecting Fishman Island all along, so why won't he resolve his feud with the Whitebeard Pirates? It would be a win-win situation for both of them...

Jinbe's brow furrowed deeper and deeper as he vaguely recalled something Sasuke Uchiha of the Whitebeard Pirates had mentioned on the Moby Dick...

Behind Kisame Hoshigaki...

Standing there was someone even Sasuke Uchiha feared!

That young man, who wasn't even afraid of Edward Newgate with his white beard, didn't dare to be too arrogant whenever the person behind Kisame Hoshigaki was mentioned.

Even when Portgas D. Ace mentioned that person, Sasuke Uchiha would stop him, seemingly afraid that Ace would say something he shouldn't...

Because of that person…

Why wouldn't Kisame Hoshigaki dare to contact the Whitebeard Pirates?

Second update!

(End of this chapter)