Sun Pirates.
Captain - [Fish-Man Hero] Fisher Tiger.
This is a pirate group whose members are mostly fish-men and merfolk, and the symbol on their black flag is a red sun mark.
This is a very special mark, completely different from the usual skull flag, and its origin is also extraordinary.
This sun mark is derived from the symbol of the World Nobles - the Hoof of the Soaring Dragon!
Most of the members of the Sun Pirates were once slaves of the World Nobles.
In order to completely get rid of their past as slaves, Tiger and the others kept the red circle inside the Hoof of the Soaring Dragon, and covered the four dragon claws around it with a circle of burning "flames."
The symbol of the Sun Pirates was born from this.
Every fish-man who joins the Sun Pirates will brand this mark somewhere on their body.
First, to show their status as a member of the Sun Pirates;
Second, to completely cover up the "past" of those companions who were once slaves.
The members of the Sun Pirates are well aware that it is a mark of shame that cannot be erased, and a painful past that should never be known to outsiders!
That's what Fisher Tiger and his companions thought.
That's also what the future [Empress] Boa Hancock thought.
...
Tiger led his group of companions and successfully landed at the Fish-Man Village dock.
Among them are [Knight of the Sea] Jinbe, who may become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea in the future, and Arlong the Saw, who directly influenced Nami's life.
Of course, they are just members of the Sun Pirates now.
However, even in the same pirate group, these people still have some differences.
The most important part of these differences lies in their "attitude towards humans."
The radicals, led by Arlong, believe that the human race should be wiped out, and that humans and fish-men are completely opposite sides.
The conservatives, led by Jinbe, are more inclined to hope for peaceful coexistence with humans and eliminate the gap between them.
Of course, in addition to these two factions, there are also some mediocre people who go with the flow and have no influence.
Fisher Tiger himself is the "support" who balances these ideas.
As long as he is there, no matter how big the differences within the Sun Pirates are, everyone will still have the opportunity to sit down and talk.
Perhaps it can be said that Fisher Tiger himself is the "sun" of the Sun Pirates!
...
In Fish-Man Village, the residents of Alabasta and the fish-men coexist peacefully.
Seeing this scene, Arlong naturally felt very upset.
"Tsk, fish-men who side with humans, have they forgotten how humans treated us?"
Hate is something that cannot be erased overnight.
Jinbe on the side said in a deep voice, "This is what I wanted you to see, Arlong, it's possible for humans and fish-men to coexist peacefully!"
"Hahahaha, it's all just a show, how could humans allow people of other races to live with them?"
Arlong's eyes widened, and he grinned evilly, "As soon as they have the chance, they will eliminate all 'abnormal' existences!"
He was just saying that.
Suddenly, an outcast from the Aden Kingdom passed by Arlong.
That outcast came to Alabasta with Hiluluk to handle business matters.
As everyone knows, people who participate in long voyages must have some "self-defense ability."
So that outcast was originally quite burly, and with the amplification of the Crystal Demon virus, his size was almost equal to that of an ordinary fish-man.
Such a "weirdo" covered in crystal armor swaggered down the street, naturally attracting the attention of the Sun Pirates.
What surprised them even more was that the residents of Fish-Man Village, both humans and fish-men, seemed to be used to the appearance of that "crystal man."
Some old women even smiled and waved to him, handing him fruit from their homes.
"That... that is..."
Arlong couldn't help but be stunned.
Arlong's gaze also caught the attention of that outcast.
"Oh, a fish-man from overseas?"
The outcast reached out to the tall sawshark fish-man, grinning and said, "Welcome to the Four Seas Alliance!"
"Four Seas Alliance..."
Arlong frowned and stepped forward to shake the outcast's hand.
An unimaginable force faintly came from the outcast's hand.
Arlong's pupils narrowed slightly.
He was very sure that if that crystal man really wanted to, he would be able to crush his bones!
Although Arlong didn't think he would lose if he fought seriously...
Speaking of which, what exactly is that "creature"? I've never heard of such a race on the sea!
"Hahahaha, so this is the Four Seas Alliance?"
Jinbe patted Arlong on the shoulder and said with a smile, "See, Arlong, the sea is big, and there are many things you haven't seen!"
"Tsk..."
Arlong clicked his tongue and turned his head to the side.
...
Not far away, Tiger and Hocka suddenly punched each other's chests.
Bang!
"Hahahaha!"
Hearty laughter rang out.
If Tiger gave the slaves of the holy land Mary Geoise the opportunity to resist, then Hocka was among the first slaves to seize the opportunity, respond to Tiger, and rise up in resistance.
Therefore, although the two had only known each other for a short time, they were as familiar as old friends.
"Speaking of which, this is really a nice place!"
Tiger looked around and did not see the usual looks of fear.
The humans living in Fish-Man Village were either originally slaves, or pioneers who moved from other parts of Alabasta, or merchants from Yuba Wharf.
In short, in this "Fish-Man Village," humans and fish-men have indeed achieved peaceful coexistence, and even equal coexistence!
It's just... what exactly is that crystal man? He looks really too eye-catching.
Tiger wanted to ask, but he felt it would be rude, so he didn't ask.
Hocka then led Tiger and his companions on a tour of Fish-Man Village.
While listening to Hocka's introduction, Tiger noticed some "unusual things."
He suddenly poked Tiger and said in a deep voice, "Do you usually... go around naked?"
"Hahahaha, boss Tiger, don't joke!" Hocka laughed, "We fish-men often go into the water, there's no need to wear so many clothes, right?"
"No, that's not what I meant."
Tiger thought for a while, and finally asked in a low voice, "I see the Hoof of the Soaring Dragon branding on you... is still there."
"Oh, you mean that."
Hocka nodded, "Yes, it's still there, that thing can't be erased."
"Then why don't you cover it up, or cover it with something else?"
Tiger was very puzzled.
After all, in his opinion, that past was definitely a very shameful history, and it must never be known to outsiders.
But Hocka's expression was beyond Tiger's expectations.
He stared into Tiger's eyes and said with a surprised look, "Boss Tiger, why should we be afraid of others seeing our past? It wasn't our fault back then!"
"Hm?"
Tiger was stunned.
Hocka continued, "No matter how much we avoid it, the 'past' cannot be changed, but..."
Hocka suddenly clenched his fists and grinned:
"The 'present' can be changed."
Hearing this, Tiger paused, and suddenly asked, "Who taught you this principle?"
"Ryan Rowan."
Hocka explained with a smile, "A good human emperor."
Tiger asked again, "Are you his subordinate?"
"No."
Hocka shook his head, "He is my friend."
Tiger was silent again.
He thought about it and simply cut to the chase, "I have something I want to ask you... you guys to help me with."
Hocka asked, "What is it?"
Tiger replied, "Help me save someone."
Hocka was stunned, "Who?"
"The greatest fish-man shipwright in the world."
Tiger said in a deep voice, "The man who built the Oro Jackson and the Sea Train - Tom."
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