The Blossom's gleaming white hull looked like a moving island in the sunlight.
As the second captain personally appointed by Fisher Tiger before his death, Jinbe stood undisputed at the pinnacle of the Sun Pirates in both strength and prestige. When Boer abruptly landed on the swaying deck, Jinbe's powerful Observation Haki keenly caught a pressure as profound as the deep sea. His black pupils contracted slightly. This human youth who suddenly appeared is no ordinary man. The ship's uncontrolled ascent just now was most likely connected to him.
Before the composed Jinbe could begin negotiations, Arlong, already seething beside him, lost his restraint. His extreme hatred of humans mingled with his resentment at being held back by Jinbe, becoming a savage killing intent.
"Damn inferior creature! Stop putting on this mysterious act!" Arlong roared. Muscles bulged across his powerful, two-meter-sixty frame, veins crawling over his arms like coiling dragons. Pure Fish-Man strength poured into his right fist, which hurtled straight at Boer's face with a piercing howl of wind! It was a classic Fish-Man Karate opener, a vicious Shark Choke Fist!
"Wait, Arlong!" Jinbe called out to stop him, but Arlong's furious attack was too fast. It was already too late.
Facing a blow powerful enough to pulverize stone, Boer looked almost leisurely. He even folded his hands behind his head, a playful smile on his lips, as though this were an entertaining performance rather than a lethal attack. Just before the fist reached his nose, his body shifted slightly with millimeter precision. The savage wind of the punch merely stirred a few silver strands over his forehead.
His azure eyes passed over Arlong and went straight to the deeply frowning Jinbe. His tone was teasing. "Mr. Jinbe, this companion of yours... doesn't seem very inclined to listen to