The ocean was the fish-men's home turf. For capable fish-men, even crossing the sea without a ship was no difficult task.
The Sun Pirates' remaining affairs were handed over to Jinbe.
Fish-men who had grown tired of their former lives could return to the mining company. Kuzan's earlier report had effectively wiped the slate clean for their past actions.
Those who wished to inherit Tiger's "will" continued following Jinbe.
Even if they were wanted again, this was a new Sun Pirates crew, entirely separate from the one under Tiger. It would not draw the same widespread attention that Tiger had.
Moreover, the Sun Pirates likely would not set sail again for some time. At least until this year's Reverie ended, Jinbe had no intention of causing another major stir.
Tiger and Shak knew nothing of these matters. The two simply traveled through the sea toward Piltover.
Outside the Calm Belt, the chances of encountering Sea Kings were low. Even if one appeared, it would only be a smaller specimen and would pose little threat to them.
Though fish-men could not swim as fast as merfolk, they still ranked among the fastest sea creatures. After some time, they successfully reached Piltover.
"Come to think of it, Tiger, you've never been here before, have you?"
"Mm. I've heard about this place, but this is indeed my first time here."
"Relax. This island is different from everywhere else."
Shak had come here more than once and knew which place was easiest for landing.
After feeling their way forward along the seabed for a while, he and Tiger surfaced.
"Meow!"
An orange cat on the beach had been pawing through rocks in search of little crabs and similar creatures. Startled by the sudden dark figures, its fur stood on end as it bared its