A Frog in a Well

"No, nothing at all. I simply want to prove that fish-men are the finest race in this world!"

At that, the New Fish-Man Pirates' officers burst into laughter. Hua Yue curled his lips into a smile, his expression earnest.

"Oh? Is that your answer?"

"Of course! We fish-men are born with the ability to communicate with fish. Our grip strength is more than ten times that of humans, and we can move freely both in the sea and on land..."

"And what do you humans have? Frail bodies, no ability to move freely underwater, and you can only live on land. You're pathetic!"

"The world—this world belongs to fish-men. You humans can only obediently live beneath fish-men as a lowly race for the rest of your lives..."

"I originally planned to act after good news came from Brother Arlong's park in the East Blue. But since I had to act in haste, I can only blame your senses for being too sharp. You actually discovered the truth that I killed Queen Otohime. Hmph!"

Hody snorted. Jinbe, realizing something was wrong, shuddered and hurriedly demanded an explanation.

"What are you talking about? Arlong's park in the East Blue—what do you mean? Explain yourself, Hody Jones!"

As though he had only just remembered, Hody flashed an eerie smile and looked at the furious Jinbe.

"Big Brother Jinbe, I nearly forgot. You don't know what happened in the East Blue. Then let me tell you: Brother Arlong built an Arlong Park for fish-men in the East Blue!"

"It's gradually devouring the East Blue. Sooner or later, it will completely occupy the East Blue and build a true paradise for fish-men..."

The moment those words left his mouth, Jinbe froze. He instinctively shook his head.

"Impossible. If Arlong were causing trouble in the East