Nineteen Years Ago, I Promise I Won't Beat You to Death

Lin Yan was numb.

When Lin Yan saw that Fisher Tiger had neither the Celestial Dragons mark nor the Sun symbol on him, and even looked cheerful... she was completely dumbfounded!

Wasn't I supposed to be traveling back fifteen years?!

So what the hell is going on right now?!

However, Lin Yan quickly forced herself to calm down.

Now that it has happened...

Thinking about so many unnecessary things is pointless.

Most importantly.

We still need to determine exactly what year it is!

Just as Lin Yan calmed down, Fisher Tiger called his companions to sail up to Lin Yan.

"Uh, human brother, are you alright?"

Fisher Tiger asked with a strange look on his face.

He had seen quite a few humans, to be honest.

But someone like the person in front of me...

Well, Fisher Tiger has never seen anything like this before.

Not only was he adrift alone on the sea, but he also had nothing to help him float.

Even when a ship is wrecked, survivors usually look for pieces of wood or other wreckage, right?

That's fine.

The human in front of them was wearing a large black robe, making it impossible to see his face clearly.

It's just so incredibly strange no matter how you look at it.

If his companions hadn't noticed, Fisher Tiger would probably have simply ignored Lin Yan and returned to Fish-Man Island.

"Ahem... Hello, my ship has been stolen by pirates. I wonder if you could help me? I'll reward you handsomely afterwards. Hey... uh, Fish-Men brother?"

Seeing Fisher Tiger greet her with a friendly and curious expression, Lin Yan was completely bewildered.

The difference in art style is just too great!

Dude, this style is off!

In the original storyline, Fisher Tiger, who had freed himself from his efforts, was, if not mortal enemies with humans, at least sworn to never interact with them again.

Even when he was on the verge of death, he resolutely refused to be saved with human blood.

This shows the extent of their hatred for humanity.

Of course.

Lin Yan could understand it; if anyone had experienced the betrayals that Fisher Tiger went through, their personality would have changed drastically.

Although, but.

Looking at Fisher Tiger, who was all smiles at her, Lin Yan felt a little speechless.

Is this really a person?!

Fortunately, Fisher Tiger didn't suspect anything, since Lin Yan 'Lin Yan appearance was completely covered up, and he couldn't see the strange expression on her face.

"I see. Those pirates are truly heartless. Well then... brother, you get on the ship first, we'll talk about the rest later."

With a hint of hatred for pirates on his face, Fisher Tiger extended a very warm invitation to Lin Yan.

Before all the upheavals occurred.

Fisher Tiger is such a generous and cheerful man.

Because of his noble character and conduct.

He was even respectfully called "Big Brother" by many Fish-Men.

This includes Jinbe, who will later Jinbe of the Shichibukai!

"Then I really thank this Fish-Men brother."

Lin Yan had no reason to refuse, so Fisher Tiger smiled and had a ladder lowered to help Lin Yan onto the ship.

Only then did the Fish-Men see what Lin Yan looked like.

A dark, shady outfit.

It can't be called strange, but it can at least be described as suspicious.

Fisher Tiger couldn't help but frown.

"Hey human brother, what's going on here?"

"Ahem, please don't be offended. I suffered severe burns all over my body in an accident when I was a child, so I've gotten used to wearing this cloak..."

Lin Yan's lips twitched immediately.

Fortunately, Lin Yan had a quick wit and immediately coughed and told a lie.

As is widely known.

I am a poor person with severe burns all over my body.

Use a cloak to cover yourself.

That's perfectly reasonable, isn't it?

"This... I'm sorry, I didn't mean it. What should I call you, brother?"

Fisher Tiger was taken aback, quickly gave Lin Yan an apologetic look, and then swiftly and decisively changed the subject.

From this perspective, he is indeed a good person.

"Lin... you can just call me Lin."

Lin Yan was about to reveal her full name when she suddenly paused.

Time travel, seriously?!

Although the system explicitly stated that the world would take care of minor issues, Lin Yan didn't want to cause any trouble here because of her name if possible, so she only gave her surname.

"Lin, I understand. So, Brother Lin, what are your plans next?"

Fisher Tiger nodded, then asked Lin Yan.

Lin Yan helplessly shrugged.

"As you can see, I'm penniless right now and have been drifting at sea for a long time. If I didn't know a few skills, I'd probably starve to death. Oh, right..."

Lin Yan continued to lie through her teeth.

Then, at the very end, the fox's true colors were finally revealed.

"I don't even remember how long I've been adrift at sea, or what year it is now?"

"Perfect timing, I have a newspaper here."

Upon hearing this, Fisher Tiger scratched his head, turned around, and handed a newspaper to Lin Yan.

Thank you.

Lin Yan thanked her and then turned her gaze to the newspaper in front of her.

"..."

Damn it, wasn't this nineteen years ago?!

System, come out here! I promise I won't kill you!

The expression hidden under the cloak froze instantly. In Fisher Tiger's view, Lin Yan was just looking at the newspaper intently and didn't make any extra movements.

Little did they know.

Lin Yan was already cursing in her heart!

What happened to fifteen years ago?!

Good heavens, it's a full four years ahead of schedule!

Lin Yan was completely distraught and immediately demanded an explanation from the system in her mind.

"Due to the host's previous resistance, a time discrepancy occurred. The final interpretation rights belong to this system."

Then the system coldly gave this answer.

"..."

Is it my fault?

Lin Yan's lips twitched, and she realized what was going on.

The reason is that he subconsciously activated the power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit when he traveled through time.

It's a bug.

Why didn't you say so sooner!

Lin Yan felt helpless, but she could only accept the reality.

In any case, there was a full ten-year stay.

No problem, sit down!

Therefore, the current situation is quite clear.

At this point in time, Fisher Tiger had not yet been captured by the Celestial Dragons and enslaved. If the story were to unfold normally, he would have been a slave for three years before escaping, and then five years later, he would have climbed the Red Line with his bare hands to liberate the thousands of slaves in Mary Geoise.

This was a turning point in his life.

This also foreshadowed the tragic ending that followed.

But Lin Yan had no interest in waiting that long!

So there's only one solution...

I need to think of a way!

Thinking of this, Lin Yan took a deep breath and suddenly raised her head to look directly at Fisher Tiger in front of her.

"So, my fellow Fish-Men, what are your plans next?"