Jinbe thought it over, and it really did seem possible. Uchiha Hiko's feat of capturing a hundred thousand Pirates might not scare those notorious, vicious criminals, but it was more than enough to intimidate ordinary Pirates.
"So we actually benefited from the Marines and helped Fishman Island get rid of quite a few hidden dangers and troubles?" Jinbe said with a smile.
Hiko pursed his lips and nodded. "Now that you mention it, that really could be the case. We took down a hundred thousand Pirates at Fishman Island in one go. No matter what, that number sounds terrifying, so it's perfectly normal for ordinary Pirates to be scared when they hear it. Although the Marines used us, it was a win-win situation. We even got paid, so we didn't lose out! Not at all!"
As Jinbe laughed, his expression suddenly turned solemn. "Fishman Island's troubles may have decreased, but now that you're so famous, there will definitely be some self-important people who come looking for trouble. You've turned yourself into Fishman Island's shield, taking on those unknown dangers in its place."
Luo looked at Jinbe in surprise, then turned his gaze toward Hiko, wondering whether Uchiha Hiko was truly as great as Jinbe claimed.
"Haha! You're overthinking it." Hiko smiled faintly. "Our ultimate goal is to shake this entire sea. If we can't even handle a few ordinary lackeys, how are we supposed to achieve that goal? Protecting Fishman Island is merely a byproduct of my ultimate goal. You don't need to praise me so much."
Jinbe nodded. "Mm, you've really suffered for it!"
Hiko did not know whether to laugh or cry. So Jinbe had decided that he was some reincarnation of a supremely compassionate saint who grieved for the world and saved people from suffering?
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