Jinbe actually ca back secretly.
Originally, Jinbe hurried back to Fishman Island because he wanted to defeat Hoshigaki Kisa himself to avoid causing trouble for the Whitebeard Pirates.
But after Jinbe returned to Fishman Island and quietly visited several places, he discovered that Hoshigaki Kisa had done many things for Fishman Island, solving many problems, which gradually reduced Jinbe’s hostility towards Kisa.
However...
Jinbe still hoped to use the fact that Whitebeard once protected Fishman Island to persuade Hoshigaki Kisa to go to the Whitebeard Pirates and apologize, seeking Whitebeard’s forgiveness.
Even after this matter ended, Jinbe never intended to continue competing with Kisa for Fishman Island’s position. He even planned to unite with Kisa to protect Fishman Island together.
To be honest...
Jinbe’s behavior was one of loyalty.
Unfortunately, the tis have changed.
Hoshigaki Kisa never accepted any favors from Whitebeard. His ultimate destination in life was always with the Akatsuki. What did the Whitebeard Pirates or Fishman Island have to do with him!
Did they really think he was a Fishman...
Kisa was a ninja!
A mber of the Hoshigaki Family from the Land of Water in the Ninja World, spending the rest of his life as a core mber of the Akatsuki, with the code na Southern Dipper!
"I’m really sorry about that..."
After hearing Jinbe’s words, Hoshigaki Kisa had a smile on his face, showing no sign of sincerity in his apology. He simply looked at Jinbe and chuckled lightly, "I am part of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, how could I have any connections with that group of pirates from Whitebeard?"
"What..."
Jinbe furrowed his brows and couldn’t help but stare at Hoshigaki Kisa, showing a hint of confusion on his face, as if he were looking at a brainless idiot: "You... can’t seriously not tell which is more important—the position of the Seven Warlords or Whitebeard?"
Hoshigaki Kisa continued to smile leisurely, "The Seven Warlords of the Sea is more important... It allows to avoid being hunted by the World Governnt..."
"But..."
Jinbe clenched his fist and said in a stern voice, "The old man’s flag once made it so that no one dared to covet Fishman Island!"
"The Shark Skin in my hand can also ensure no one covets Fishman Island."
Hoshigaki Kisa suddenly grasped his Shark Skin Greatsword and wielded it in Jinbe’s direction, a smile slowly forming on his lips, "If you want to apologize, go by yourself."
Hoshigaki Kisa’s smile showed a hint of cruelty as he spoke in an icy tone, "It’s just war, and besides, this kingdom called Fishman Island is sothing I’ve never been stingy with... Do you really think I should bow my head to soone else for this small island?"
"..."
A look of suspicion appeared on Jinbe’s face.
At this mont, he found it hard to believe Hoshigaki Kisa.
This guy was clearly soone who cared deeply about Fishman Island, never letting any invading pirates or slave ships go, so how could he say such things...
"Apologies..."
Jinbe’s expression changed rapidly, his hand slowly opening as he looked at Hoshigaki Kisa, his voice suddenly becoming serious, "Since you refuse, then I am forced to take you to apologize to the old man!"
Jinbe suddenly charged towards Hoshigaki Kisa, a fist gathering all his strength, aid at Hoshigaki Kisa’s body!
"Sagawara Seiken!"
"Ha... Trying to fight Shark Skin with your fist?"
Hoshigaki Kisa, without any fear, chuckled lightly, waving his Shark Skin Greatsword to et Jinbe head-on, a fierce water-lined strike slashing towards Jinbe!
This slash forced Jinbe to take a step back!
After taking a step back, the retreats continued!
Hoshigaki Kisa’s Shark Skin incessantly slashed towards Jinbe’s body, almost instantly forcing him into a corner!
The houses on either side of the street were completely destroyed by the slashes!
Jinbe quickly extended his palm, reaching over a ball of water, rapidly gathering it into a water ball, which he hurled furiously at Hoshigaki Kisa!
"Fishman Karate: Murasaki!"
Yet what greeted Jinbe was the exact sa move!
Hoshigaki Kisa condensed a water ball with one hand, chuckling as he said, "Do you think Fishman Karate is sothing I wouldn’t have mastered?"
For Hoshigaki Kisa, he could freely seek out strength that suited him on Fishman Island. Fishman Karate was a martial art that fit him incredibly well.
The most important thing is...
Kisa had Chakra within him, enabling him to use geographically restricted moves freely through Chakra!
The next mont, the two water balls collided against each other!
Just as Jinbe felt a bit startled, Hoshigaki Kisa’s figure rushed through the countless water droplets, swinging his Shark Skin towards Jinbe’s shoulder!
"Truly a Sword Master..."
Jinbe’s eyes showed a hint of surprise as he quickly leaned backward to dodge the strike!
Just as Jinbe felt a bit fortunate, in his line of sight, the cloth wrapped around the Shark Skin Greatsword suddenly unraveled!
Bang!
Shark Skin bit into Jinbe’s body!
Jinbe looked at the Shark Skin covered in sharp spikes with astonishnt: "Is this... a sword with a Devil Fruit power?"
The next second, Jinbe suddenly felt a change in his body and quickly broke away from Shark Skin to retreat, "No... My energy and Haki are being absorbed by it..."
Jinbe’s gaze was fixed tightly on Hoshigaki Kisa, his expression slowly becoming a bit grim. They had only exchanged a few blows...
Yet Jinbe still hasn’t gained the upper hand!
Now seeing the Shark Skin sword, which can absorb Haki and stamina, Jinbe’s heart gradually felt uneasy...
This battle is far from what Jinbe imagined it to be; no wonder Hoshigaki Kisa could replace his position, because this guy is really strong!
With Kisa holding the handle of Shark Skin, feeling the Haki flowing from it, he smiled lightly and chuckled: "My Shark Skin really likes you... Jinbe... or perhaps it likes the Haki inside you..."
The Shark Skin does prefer extracting the Fishn’s Haki.
Unfortunately, it’s hard to find anyone competitive among the Fishman Race, and without a doubt, Jinbe is the strongest of them right now.
"Did you actually make a strange fish into a sword?"
Jinbe looked at the full view of Shark Skin in Kisa’s hands and clenched his fists: "It seems quite difficult to take this guy away today..."
"Why leave?"
Kisa grinned lightly, leapt into the air, swinging Shark Skin towards Jinbe: "Since you’re here... don’t think about leaving!"
Water splashed in the air!
Two equally powerful Fishn clashed with Taijutsu on this island beneath the deep sea!
Their fight quickly alerted Fishman Island’s King Neptune.
However, when the guards from Dragon Palace City arrived, everyone was sowhat at a loss. One of them was Hoshigaki Kisa, currently guarding their Seven Warlords of the Sea; the other was Sea Hero Jinbe, who had once protected their squad...
This battle...
They didn’t know how to intervene.
Moreover, this battle wasn’t sothing they could interfere with.
"Kisa, Jinbe!"
After King Neptune rushed from Dragon Palace City and saw the two still fighting, he swung his trident to block between them, attempting to halt their conflict!
Jinbe ceased his attacks and, breathing slightly, looked at Kisa opposite him. In this battle, he was completely at a disadvantage!
Kisa’s face remained calm, even carrying the sa smile as before the fight. He leisurely stroked Shark Skin as if nothing had happened.
Though the result of this battle hasn’t been decided...
Yet who’s stronger is obvious!
"That’s enough."
Kisa glanced at Jinbe and chuckled: "Considering you once protected Fishman Island, I’ll spare you this ti... If you dare have such fanciful notions next ti, it won’t be today’s result."
"Kisa, do you really refuse to go and apologize to Dad?"
Jinbe looked at Kisa, showing urgency: "Kisa, don’t be impulsive. Fishman Island and Dad have never been enemies, we..."
"Are you sure you don’t want this chance?"
Kisa’s lips still held that smile, slowly pulled out a cloth strip, gently wrapping Shark Skin Greatsword, spoke casually: "If you wish to die, I can fulfill it now..."
"Jinbe!"
King Neptune hurriedly stooped to interrupt Jinbe who wanted to speak further, then turned to Kisa: "Kisa, go rest... I’ll send soldiers to handle the aftermath here."
"That would be best."
Kisa’s face still wore a smile, his gaze fell on the sowhat agitated Jinbe, chuckled lightly: "Hope next ti, we can determine the winner..."
"..."
Jinbe only gritted his teeth.
Honestly, he really didn’t want to fight Kisa.
Because they’re rare strongn among Fishn, and Jinbe also had a faint admiration for what Kisa did on Fishman Island... Adding the strange sword in Kisa’s hand sowhat restrained his power.
Actually, what Jinbe didn’t know is...
Even with his mastery of Fishman Karate, it also greatly restrained Kisa’s power, as he faced Kisa who mainly used Taijutsu and Sword Techniques.
Fishman Karate sowhat restrains Water Release Ninjutsu, easily guiding water flow, so Kisa was sowhat constrained in this fight too.
In any case...
This battle is reluctantly over.
After Kisa left, King Neptune breathed a sigh of relief, glanced at Jinbe beside him, sighed: "Let’s go, let’s return to the palace to chat..."
"Mm."
Jinbe slowly nodded, stared at Kisa’s back silently.
This guy also has always been protecting Fishman Island, why doesn’t he want to resolve the enmity with the Whitebeard Pirates, it’s clearly a win-win situation...
Jinbe’s brows furrowed tighter and tighter, he vaguely recalled Uchiha Sasuke once ntioning sothing on the Moby Dick...
Behind Kisa...
Stood soone even Uchiha Sasuke feared!
The young man who doesn’t fear Whitebeard Edward Newgate, yet doesn’t dare be too arrogant when ntioning the person behind Kisa.
Even when Portgas D. Ace ntioned that person, Uchiha Sasuke would stop him, seemingly afraid Ace might say sothing he shouldn’t...
Because of that person...
Is it why Kisa doesn’t dare to contact the Whitebeard Pirates?
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