Impulse

About seven or eight years ago, the World Government had a whimsical idea to bestow the title of Shichibukai upon seven great pirate overlords of the New World, in exchange for their submission, thereby ruling the entire sea.

At this time, the World Government's position was actually more stable than it would be over a decade later, and it maintained a certain influence within the New World.

Furthermore, Sig noticed that the Revolutionary Army's presence was very low. This led Sig to recall that the Revolutionary Army being listed as the World Government's primary enemy should have happened after a certain World Government conference. Vivi was still a child at that conference, so Sig deduced it must have been within the last few years.

However, when the system for the Shichibukai was first announced, only Silver Axe accepted the World Government's conferment. Whitebeard apparently found him too disgraceful and kicked him out of the New World.

To save face, the World Government naturally wouldn't admit they had been slapped in the face. Thus, they conferred titles upon six other great pirates, establishing the fixed number of "Shichibukai" at precisely seven. "We, the World Government, did not fail to recruit seven great overlords; it's just a coincidence that we needed to recruit seven people..."

Among the true original Shichibukai, only one was from the original story: Crocodile, who was accomplished at a young age, having fought Bullet at 20 and later challenged Whitebeard without success.

Of the later Shichibukai, Moria was the oldest, but in terms of "seniority," Crocodile was truly the "oldest."

As for the most famous, it was naturally the pirate overlord Silver Axe.

Back then, who hadn't heard of Golden Lion, Silver Axe, Whitebeard, and Pink Skirt of the Hachinosu Pirate Alliance?

Before Sig's transmigration, he really hadn't heard much about Silver Axe, nor did he know that Big Mom once had the nickname "Pink Skirt."

Not long ago, one of the Shichibukai had a great battle with Mihawk and was thoroughly defeated. Now, Mihawk has taken his place, becoming the second Shichibukai Sig was "familiar" with.

Of course, "familiar" is relative. They had no actual connection, and Mihawk becoming a Shichibukai had nothing to do with Sig, so there was no need for him to send gifts.

Tom estimated that it would take about ten days for Sea Bass to fully implement the tail-like functionality for Dan.

For the first seven days, Sig trained with double effort because he discovered that his Fish-Man Karate was progressing incredibly fast amidst the special sea power fluctuations here!

Even... starting from the third day, Kuroobi was also influenced by Sig and stopped going out to carouse every day. Instead, he also hid away to practice his punches.

Sig guessed that Kuroobi didn't want others to think he started training hard because Sig stimulated him!

On the evening of the eighth day, Hachi couldn't stand it any longer and insisted on dragging Sig to a tavern.

Sig thought about it and realized that a balance between work and rest was necessary, so he said, "Alright, but I need to be back to train before twelve..."

"Okay, okay, okay! I'll come practice sword fighting with you tomorrow too," Hachi said with a chuckle, pushing Sig along.

When Arlong saw Hachi actually bringing Sig along, he frowned deeply. "Why is he here?"

"Little Fei gets bored from punching every day too!" Hachi quickly replied.

"Bored? Kid, I'm warning you, we're going to a respectable tavern, the kind with no human girl service!" Arlong warned with disdain.

"Don't talk as if you've ever seen me go to a disreputable tavern! I'm telling you, if the tavern we're going to has even one small pink lamp, I'll turn around and leave..." Sig retorted, annoyed.

Also accompanying them were King Kong, Salt Burn, Ajou, Bishara... several Fish-Man sailors who were allied with Arlong.

Chuu later also pulled Kuroobi over. Arlong, as "promised," found a rather "plain" tavern. Due to racial aesthetics, Arlong was unaccustomed to human female waitresses coming onto him; the bartender uncle here was more to his taste.

However, before they had much to drink, Arlong and the others, like ordinary pirates, shifted the topic to women...

Of course, this was limited to female mermaids!

Even though they didn't dare speak much to mermaids on the ship, they were now discussing them animatedly behind their backs.

"Sig, what do you think?" Hachi, seeing that Sig hadn't interjected, tried to draw him into the vulgar topic.

"I think... have you guys talked to the mermaids on the ship normally? Excluding intentional arguments," Sig asked seriously.

The previously lively atmosphere suddenly quieted down.

"I... hic... why wouldn't I have talked to them? That night... I talked with Brother Aladdin for a long time!" Chuu retorted, not to be outdone, while hiccuping from the alcohol.

Sig: ...

It's a wonder you could find another male mermaid on the ship!

"Actually, they don't necessarily have to get off the ship. Arlong... I've heard you mention Triton several times. Why don't you..." Sig was about to try and guide Arlong.

However, upon hearing this, Arlong slammed the table and stood up. "First, call me 'Brother Arlong'! Second... what are you trying to say? I'm a pirate! What Triton? I just said she swims ugly. I'm not interested in them, hahaha..."

Sig pouted at his words, then said, "Alright, alright. How about we stroll around Water Seven? See if there's anyone who catches 'Brother Arlong's' eye? This is probably the island with the most Fish-Men besides Fish-Man Island, right?"

Arlong then grumbled and sat down. But at this moment, an unfamiliar scoff came from the side. A group of obvious pirates sneered, "Besides Fish-Man Island, the place with the most Fish-Men is probably Mary Geoise?"

"Hahaha..." After saying this, he revealed a mouthful of rotten teeth and burst into laughter, drawing laughter from his tablemates and two other tables of people who seemed to be together.

Sig and the others couldn't help but freeze...

Actually, Sig had already noticed these people snickering at Arlong and the others.

After all, when it came to women, they had displayed their most "incompetent" side.

For humans, their aesthetic sense was off; for their own kind, they were completely "afraid" to make a move...

If they were to mock them in this regard, Sig would definitely watch the show. However... this was no longer just a matter of mutual mockery in a tavern; it was the greatest insult to the Fish-Man Race!

"Huh? What? Not convinced?" Rotten Tooth Baka was first startled by the solemn aura emanating from Arlong and the others. Then, he became enraged and slammed his hand on the table in front of Arlong and the others.

And he intentionally or unintentionally revealed the skull pattern with two crossed axes tattooed on his arm as a background – the flag of the Giant Axe Pirates!

Kuroobi's veins bulged on his head, and his long braid swung fiercely, about to coil around the guy. However, Arlong, who also exuded killing intent, placed his hand on Kuroobi's arm and whispered, "Don't cause trouble!"

The Sun Pirates couldn't be exposed yet...

Arlong hated humans, but compared to this "hatred," his "respect" for Boss Fisher Tiger was clearly greater.

Arlong was originally more familiar with Boss Jinbe, but during the few months at sea, Fisher Tiger's charisma had also inspired the other Fish-Men.

In the original story, Jinbe couldn't help but knock out a Marine and was angrily trying to continue attacking, but it was Arlong who stopped Boss Jinbe, reminding him that the opponent had already "lost consciousness."

"Hahaha... Don't worry! It's okay if we cause trouble. We, the Giant Axe Pirates, have our principles. We don't 'restock' in Water Seven!"

Seeing Arlong and the others' silence, Rotten Tooth Baka burst into even more arrogant laughter.

However, in the very next moment, his face slammed hard into the wooden bar counter, embedding directly into it as wood chips flew everywhere.

Following the action, one could see Sig's hand pressed against the back of his head