Jinbe nodded, his expression conflicted.
"Don't grieve for me, Jinbe."
"Even if I really die, that's the fate I was meant to face."
"Besides, maybe I'll survive!"
Ace said with a smile.
"You'll definitely survive, little brother Ace!"
Jinbe nodded firmly.
"Hahahahaha!"
"You really know how to comfort someone!"
Ace laughed.
Just then, the candle flames in the corridor flickered. Soft footsteps approached from the distance, bringing their conversation to a halt and wiping the smiles from their faces.
"Sea Knight Jinbe, someone's here to see you!"
Hannyabal called out.
Jinbe looked up in confusion, while Ace watched curiously beside him.
How could anyone come to visit him in the most heavily guarded place in the world?
Soon, Hannyabal's figure came into view.
"I have no friends in the Marines!"
Jinbe said gravely.
"Well, I wouldn't know about that!"
Hannyabal shrugged, then turned around.
"There are strict rules here, but you're close to Admiral Xia Le."
"I went out of my way to bring you here behind Magellan's back, so I hope you'll put in a good word for me with him later."
As he spoke, a fawning look appeared on Hannyabal's face.
"Please tell him I want a promotion!!!"
The man behind him seemed surprised. "You're already the vice warden. Another promotion would make you..."
Hannyabal blushed, suddenly looking bashful. "Please!"
Then he stepped aside to reveal the man behind him.
The instant Jinbe recognized the figure, shock spread across his entire face.
"Brother Tiger!!!"
The visitor smiled, his expression filled with emotion, memories, and joy.
"Long time no see!"
"Jinbe!"
Chapter 279: Zoro Was Dumbfounded
A familiar face, a familiar smile, a familiar voice.
At that moment, the unexpected visitor left Jinbe frozen in place, his eyes and face brimming with disbelief and overwhelming joy.
"Brother Tiger!?"
"**You're