Arlong, once a member of the Sun Pirates.
Tiger's subordinate, Jinbe's friend.
Later, Tiger faked his death to deceive the Marines. Arlong was unaware of it, and coupled with his hatred for humans, he left Jinbe to strike out on his own.
Perhaps wanting to stay farther away from Jinbe, Arlong came to the East Blue!
Originally, Tiger had planned to call Arlong back from the East Blue, but thinking of his hatred for humans, Tiger ultimately did not summon him back.
Now that Fish-Men and humans finally had a place where they could coexist peacefully, Tiger could not destroy all of that because of a few Fish-Men.
And if Arlong returned and did something bad, given Mislanda's way of doing things, he would not spare Arlong.
After considering all of this, Tiger gave up on the idea.
Arlong had also learned that Tiger was alive and wanted to return to his side.
Though he hated humans, Arlong was absolutely Tiger's loyal subordinate.
But after sending someone to contact Tiger, the reply he received was that he should wait; it was not yet time for him to return.
And that wait had lasted until now, and he was still waiting!
"Ah, Big Brother Tiger, I really want to follow you again!"
Whenever he thought of Tiger, Arlong could not help but sigh.
At last, emotions other than ferocity appeared in those savage eyes—a longing, a longing to return to Tiger's command!
"Just how long do I have to wait?!"
Just as Arlong was troubled by this, one of his Fish-Man subordinates entered.
This Fish-Man was also one with a name in the pirate world—the octopus Fish-Man, Hatchan!
Seeing Hatchan approach, Tiger was somewhat displeased.
"What is it?"
"Boss, Nami is here. She gathered one hundred million Beli and is outside