Ye Chen had escaped being put on the wanted list, but Fisher Tiger was not so lucky. The Marines sent forces everywhere to hunt him down. Skilled as he was, Tiger faced grave danger with the Marine elite out in force.
On Fish-Man Island, however, Tiger won the support and respect of many people, including the fish-men he had freed from slavery. With them behind him, he founded the Sun Pirates, drawing some of Fish-Man Island's finest fighters into their ranks.
"Out of the way. You're an eyesore. I hate disgusting humans most of all."
Arlong gave an irritated snort and shoved Koala onto the Deck. She hurriedly bowed her head in apology, fighting back tears as she pleaded, "I'm sorry! It's my fault! I'm so sorry! I'll work. I'll clean without stopping. Please don't hit me! I'm sorry!"
Terrified that Arlong would punish her, Koala dropped to the floor, tore a strip from her trouser leg, and used it to scrub the Deck.
"Hey, Arlong! What kind of attitude is that? She's just a child."
Tiger strode over in a fury. After glaring at Arlong, he quickly helped Koala up from the Deck.
Koala had suffered for so long in the Holy Land that slavery had left its mark on more than her body. Years of bondage and abuse had changed her profoundly. Ye Chen was the only person she could open up to; she barely spoke to anyone else.
Tiger took Koala into the cabin and burned away the Hoof of the Soaring Dragon on her back. Even then, she remained quiet and never started a conversation with anyone aboard.
As she grew more withdrawn, Tiger was at his wits' end. He had Hachi take her to a nearby town for a haircut and new clothes. With Tiger's