As Jinbe recounted the events of the internal conflict, the Going Merry gradually emerged from the darkness, and light began to appear ahead.
Because the enormous Sunlight Tree Eve growing near Fish-Man Island could carry sunlight into the deep sea, Fish-Man Island, though located far below the surface, still experienced day and night.
Everyone rose to their feet and marveled at the magnificent sight of Fish-Man Island floating in the deep sea, enclosed within an enormous bubble.
"That's a double-layered bubble. There's a layer of air in the middle."
Jinbe stepped forward to explain, saying, "If we force our way in, the coating around the ship will be stripped away and fused with the outer bubble, and we'll fall from the sky. As for the entrance, it should be heavily guarded right now."
"Then we still have to fight our way in, don't we?" Zoro said lightly, gripping the hilt of his sword as he looked toward Fish-Man Island.
"No. I'll negotiate first."
Jinbe stared into the distance. Several fish-men had already noticed their ship and were riding Sea Beasts toward them. He replied:
"I still carry some prestige. Until they confirm that we are enemies, they won't dare attack me."
"Wait here, everyone. At least before fighting begins, I hope to speak with Hody face-to-face."
"If that's the case, be careful, Jinbe." Luffy nodded at him.
"Mm."
With that, Jinbe leaped out of the ship's coating and kicked his legs as he swam toward them.
Just as Jinbe had said, as the guardian of Fish-Man Island, he was deeply respected by both fish-men and merfolk.
As Reiner watched, the fish-men riding Sea Beasts respectfully nodded as soon as Jinbe approached, then stopped there and began talking with him.
He could not hear what they were saying, but he noticed