Jinbe, who was standing nearby, was stunned when he heard Hikaru's arrangements. "Is there a mission? Do you need Bald Sea God to serve as Combat Power at sea? Do you need me to come along?"
Jinbe was quick-witted and swiftly understood what Uchiha Hikaru meant. He immediately volunteered to take on the mission.
"There is a minor problem. Some of the cooperation we agreed upon back on Fish-Man Island has yet to see even a single client representative show up, so I sent Law and Urouge to investigate," Hikaru said. "You don't need to go, Jinbe. I have another arrangement for you."
"Oh?" Jinbe asked curiously. "What arrangement?"
Hikaru glanced at the distant Kingdom of Dressrosa and said, "Dressrosa is currently being rebuilt. This is a great opportunity for Fish-Man Island to integrate into human society, but the resentment Fish-Man Island has held toward humans for so many years won't be easy to erase overnight. I've only just accepted Fish-Man Island's submission, so my prestige may not even compare to yours. So stay here and represent the fish-men in helping rebuild Dressrosa while promoting relations between the two races. This mission is of utmost importance as well!"
After hearing Hikaru's words, Jinbe felt even more grateful toward him.
Using Dressrosa's reconstruction as an opportunity, Hikaru was helping Fish-Man Island enter the human world and seek a bright future of peaceful coexistence. To Jinbe, this was an immense favor bestowed upon Fish-Man Island.
Jinbe was a man with a strong sense of chivalry, and Hikaru's actions earned his deep approval.
"I understand!" Jinbe nodded. "I'll handle matters concerning the fish-men and merfolk. At the same time, I'll have King Neptune carry out proper education on Fish-Man Island beneath the sea and promote diplomatic relations with Dressrosa. If we can take