Chapter 354: Wano Country Idle Play (1/2)
Chapter 353: Wano Country Idle Play
Jinbe and Issho were undoubtedly both people whom the original story had truly underestimated.
Before the Marineford War, Jinbe had voluntarily given up his position as a Shichibukai and entered the Underwater Great Prison to ensure Ace's survival. After enduring who knew how long of torture and starvation, he was ultimately punched through the chest by Akainu. In the end, he never properly fought the Shichibukai or a Marine Admiral—because of Fish-Man Island.
But later, during the Big Mom arc, Jinbe's abilities were completely unleashed. He was far more than just a Shichibukai; he was among the very strongest of them, even standing above the other five alongside Hawk Eyes.
His combat power was truly astonishing. He had faced one of the Four Emperors, Big Mom, head-on and still escaped without a scratch. That level of strength alone was enough to rival a commander of an Emperor.
Issho had said before that ever since he appeared, he had been holding back. He had a good relationship with the Straw Hat Pirates and had also used their power to uproot the Donquixote Family.
Because of that, the crushing combat power Issho had displayed against the Straw Hat Pirates later became merely "nothing special" during the Four Emperors arc.
But in truth, how could Issho, an admiral-level combatant brought in to replace Aokiji and Akainu, possibly have had only that much strength?
He had merely kept his power contained, waiting for the right moment.
Not to mention that, after Leo's guidance, Issho's techniques had reached an utterly outrageous level. The only reason his reputation was not widely known was because the Marines wanted to keep a low profile and did not want the world to know the Revolutionary Army's