Vic saved his life, so Fisher Tiger intends to repay Vic with his own. Of course, he won't do everything; Fisher Tiger also has his own principles.
"Do you think I need your help with anything given my strength? You're too weak right now. If you really want to work for me, then try your best to become stronger. Even if I don't need you to do anything, you should at least be able to protect yourself!"
Perhaps if they become strong enough in the future, they can become the saviors of Fish-Man Island. And Jinbe, he's also very talented. Don't leave him on Fish-Man Island.
Even if he wants to stay, you can't agree. Staying on Fish-Man Island is no different from being a frog in a well. Let him go to the New World to explore, let him learn Haki and Haki.
In the future, Haki will be the dominant force of the ocean. Of course, if you want to become stronger, learning Haki is the fastest way. Now, let me show you the power of Haki. Come on, attack me!
Although Vic said he didn't need Fisher Tiger's help, he still wanted that fighting power. So he used some reverse psychology. He said that no amount of preparation was too much for the future battle. If Fisher Tiger learned dual-color Haki, he would be no weaker than Jinbe in the future and would be a decent fighter. So Vic wanted to let Fisher Tiger know how strong he would be if he mastered Haki.
"This..."
"Stop talking nonsense and make your move!"
Fisher Tiger hesitated, after all, the other party was his savior, but under Vic's tough stance, he still attacked Vic.
At first, Vic only used Observation Haki, standing there and dodging Fisher Tiger's attacks with unparalleled ease. In Fisher Tiger's eyes, Vic could dodge his attacks every time. He wasn't particularly fast, but every move was so precise and smooth that no matter how fast he sped up or changed his tactics, it was useless.
"This is a type of Haki called Observation Haki, which allows you to sense the presence of living beings and predict their movements. Jinbe! You join the fray too!"
While dodging, Vic explained to Fisher Tiger, and Jinbe, who was guarding the perimeter, came over after hearing the commotion, so Vic called out to him.
Jinbe, seemingly uninterested, joined in. However, as soon as he made his move, Vic noticed something was wrong: Jinbe also possessed Observation Haki, and in conjunction with Fisher Tiger's attack, he was able to touch Vic's body.
So Vic used Armament Haki, Armament Haki Hardening his entire body with it, and stood there letting the two of them hit him. A series of clanging sounds rang out, but they couldn't break through Vic's defense.
Fortunately, Jinbe did not use Armament Haki beyond what Vic had expected. Although their Fish-Man Karate could attack the inside of the human body, it was useless against Vic's Armament Haki.
"This is another type of Haki called Armament Haki. It can form armor as a defensive force, or it can be wrapped around fists and weapons as an offensive force."
Of course, there are many other ways to use it; you can learn about them yourselves. Jinbe's Observation Haki, however, surprised me a bit. Where did you learn it?
Vic stood there and continued explaining, though he was still quite curious about Jinbe's Observation Haki.
"I used to work at the Ryugu Palace and saw Whitebeard's crew use it. I heard them talk about Observation Haki, a technique for predicting attacks, but I didn't really understand it back then. It wasn't until my battle with that Marine with the Eight-Sword Style that Awakening this power. Otherwise, I might not have been able to defeat him."
Upon hearing this, Jinbe stopped attacking. He knew that continuing the fight was pointless. He stopped, and Fisher Tiger stopped as well, looking at Jinbe with a surprised expression.
He hadn't expected that his little brother had quietly learned a new technique and was already stronger than him. This time, he had truly witnessed the magical power of Haki, which was indeed very powerful under Vic's demonstration.
Whitebeard and Neptune are good friends, so it's normal for Whitebeard to bring his sons to visit Ryugu Palace. Jinbe used to be the head of the guards at the Ryugu Palace, but he quit because Fisher Tiger was wanted by the authorities.
Therefore, it's quite normal that Jinbe has met Whitebeard. In fact, Jinbe's later ability to become Whitebeard's son in the original work was probably related to Neptune's recommendation. It's not surprising that he had witnessed the use of Haki.
Furthermore, being able to defeat Onigumo, who possesses both types of Haki, would have been somewhat unbelievable without some Haki to back him up. Therefore, it makes sense that Awakening Observation Haki during the battle.
Onigumo's Armament Haki wasn't strong, and he couldn't maintain it for long. He could still fight using Fish-Man Karate, and in the end, Jinbe only managed to defeat Onigumo after he had worn him down considerably.
"I see! Now you've witnessed the power of Haki. Whether you can learn it depends on yourselves. I don't have time to guide you, but there are many people in the New World who know Haki. You can go there to learn."
After Vic finished speaking, he clearly saw that the two men's eyes had dimmed considerably, but Vic certainly wouldn't linger because of the two men's gazes. Besides, it wouldn't be too difficult for the Fish-Man to go to the New World; they still had Whitebeard's connections to follow.
"If you're going to help someone, help them all the way. I'll help you one last time, so you can go to the New World with a clear conscience!"
Vic continued, then placed his hand on Fisher Tiger's chest. His lightning powers invaded Tiger's body, driving bio-electricity to affect Fisher Tiger's brain nerves, giving him a biological makeover from the inside out.
His skeletal structure was altered, resulting in dramatic changes to his face and body. Then, his skin cells differentiated and proliferated, ultimately giving Fisher Tiger a completely different face.
The body's skeletal structure has also changed; the person has become wider and thicker. Apart from the color being the same as before, there is no resemblance whatsoever to the previous person. Furthermore, the vocal cord cells have differentiated, and the voice is completely different from before.
"Brother Fisher Tiger!..."
Jinbe watched the entire scene unfold before his eyes, witnessing every change in Fisher Tiger. Jinbe was speechless with astonishment; how could such a method exist in this world? How did this Marine manage to do it?
This was completely beyond his comprehension. At this moment, seeing Fisher Tiger's change, Jinbe's eyes were filled with tears. His mentor and older brother had come back to life.
"Alright, there's no need to wear this black robe anymore. You'll be a different person from now on. Remember to change your name."
Jinbe, you also need to be careful. Don't call someone by the wrong name and arouse suspicion. It's best if you two go about your adventures in the New World separately; once a habit is formed, it's hard to change.
Vic withdrew his hand and said calmly that he was quite satisfied with his first cosmetic surgery result. Although Fisher Tiger had become even uglier than before, he had, after all, been reborn.
"I'm very curious how you escaped from Mary Geoise. There couldn't have been no protection there at all, could there?"
Given Fisher Tiger's current strength, it's truly a miracle that he was able to rescue so many people from Mary Geoise, and what's even more remarkable is that he managed to escape unscathed.
Based on Vic's understanding of Mary Geoise, there are quite a few guards there, as well as some members of the Cipher Pol. In addition, since it is the residence of the Celestial Dragons, there may be even more powerful guards who have not yet shown themselves.
Although Ryokugyu was later stationed in Mary Geoise, that was only as a precaution during Reverie; it was impossible for Marine Admiral to be stationed there under normal circumstances.
Marine Admiral Sengoku currently too busy at Marine Headquarters to guard Mary Geoise. Therefore, without the combat power of Marine Admiral, Mary Geoise's apparent military strength is insufficient to protect the Celestial Dragons. However, it is also not a force like Fisher Tiger's that can roam Mary Geoise unscathed.