Jinbe still harbored deep hesitation. Uchiha Hikaru had only risen to fame in the New World less than a month ago, and no one knew his true strength. Jinbe did not want to casually entrust Fish-Man Island's future to someone whose power was unknown, even if that person had displayed an unfathomably formidable strength before him.
Bege and the other pirates would be fine drifting at sea for a while, but whether or not to save them would determine whether Jinbe chose to continue siding with the Four Emperors.
Uchiha Hikaru did not continue speaking with Jinbe. He simply turned and walked over. Revealing a little information to Jinbe was enough; the rest depended on Jinbe's own choice. If he appeared too eager, it would only backfire.
Law leaned against the railing and watched Hikaru approach. Amid the horrified, despairing gazes of everyone aboard, Hikaru's expression remained as indifferent as ever. Law could not help admiring him. Hikaru truly had guts; offending a Four Emperor had not made him show the slightest trace of fear or even hesitation.
Nodding toward Jinbe, Law asked, "Was this your purpose in coming to the Big Mom Pirates this time?"
Hikaru turned back and glanced at Jinbe in confusion, then shook his head. "Of course not. I'm not a god. I couldn't have predicted that I would run into Jinbe here. This was merely a chance encounter."
Law was puzzled. Since it was not for Jinbe, why had Hikaru gone to such lengths to create such a huge commotion and waste so many words trying to win Jinbe over?
Hikaru gave Law an inscrutable smile. "You'll find out soon enough."
Under Law's puzzled gaze, Uchiha Hikaru walked up to Tamago, who was under the control of his Dojutsu. A faint light rose in his