*Chapter 119: Can Fishmen Be Used for Sashimi?*

*Chapter 119: Can Fishmen Be Used for Sashimi?*

Raijin didn't know how much the other races at sea looked down on humans.

But in these vast seas, only humans are the dominant species.

And most of these other races survive in the cracks, struggling to live.

Yet, here was a race living in the sewers, the Fishmen, who were often captured and enslaved by humans.

And now, they dare to shamelessly speak ill of humans.

If Fishmen are so arrogant, why don't they dare to leave Fishman Island?

If not for the existence of Fishman Island, the Fishmen would have likely been wiped out long ago.

A weakling that doesn't even know how to kneel has no chance of surviving.

"Shouldn't I be the one saying that? A mere Fishman, causing such a ruckus on human territory."

"Though I usually don't bother with such things, a pest jumping around my doorstep is truly annoying."

Raijin clasped his hands slightly, and the sea began to churn.

It became the force that propelled Raijin forward.

With the surging waves beneath his feet, Raijin rushed towards Arlong Park at incredible speed.

The waves roared violently, but the man standing on the water's surface was the one truly controlling the sea.

Arlong watched as the water surged continuously, and his face was instantly filled with shock.

This man could control the sea, could control the water.

In that instant, the advantage of the Fishmen was completely lost.

Now, Arlong didn't even dare to enter the water to fight.

He was afraid this guy might do something even more outrageous.

"Shut up!"

Arlong's face was grim. He would never allow anyone to insult the Fishmen.

As a member of the Fishman race, Arlong carried the pride of his people.

The human in front of him was insulting the Fishmen so blatantly, he couldn't just pretend he hadn't heard it.

Clang!

Arlong picked up his weapon from beside him, a large saw-like blade glinting coldly.

If this saw blade hit its mark, it could even cut through steel.

"Roar!"

Veins bulged on Arlong's face, and his arms were filled with strength.

With a sudden leap, he launched himself into the air.

The saw blade in his hand traced a bright white arc.

In an instant!

Under everyone's gaze, it swung down towards Raijin's head.

"You've got the guts to come at me, huh?"

Raijin's lips curled into a slight smile, and he raised a hand to block in front of him.

Against an opponent like Arlong, he didn't even have to use his war fan.

The Uchiha Flame Fan isn't something just anyone can see.

It's the symbol of the Uchiha clan's leader.

Clang!

Arlong looked at the scene in front of him in disbelief.

The man before him had actually stopped his attack with just one hand.

Could this guy have mastered the so-called Armament Haki?

Crack

Slowly lifting his arm, the large saw blade in Arlong's hand was covered in cracks.

This blade, which could cut through iron like mud, was now about to shatter.

Arlong's pupils suddenly contracted; it seemed he already foresaw his fate.

Boom!

Raijin swung his arm, unleashing an unimaginable force.

In an instant, it struck Arlong's chest.

With that, Arlong felt like he'd been hit by a train.

Such power almost took half his life, even though he was a tall, strong Fishman.

"Aah!"

A line of blood sprayed out as Arlong's body flew backward.

In just a moment of combat, the remaining Fishmen hadn't even reacted.

They only saw Arlong rush forward, and then Arlong was sent flying back.

They hadn't even clearly seen what happened in between.

Boom!

Arlong's body crashed into the newly built tower.

He broke through several walls before slowly coming to a stop!

Smoke billowed from the tower, and no sound came for a long time.

Only then did the Fishmen come to their senses.

" Arlong!"

" Arlong, are you okay?"

"Who is this guy? He's so strong."

"Even Boss Jinbe would only be about this strong."

" Arlong..."

The Arlong Pirates were in chaos now. They never expected the mighty Arlong to be defeated so easily in front of this human!

And at such an unimaginable speed.

They couldn't understand how a mere human could have such great power.

Why even Arlong, in front of this human, was nothing more than a defeated underling.

He couldn't even put up a bit of resistance.

"Arlong was defeated in an instant?"

Nami looked incredulously at the newly built tower.

Inside the dark hole, she could clearly see Arlong lying there.

Arlong, who had seemed unbeatable to them, now looked like a clown.

He was defeated so effortlessly.

So...

Was it just because their Cocoyasi Village was too weak?

That's the only explanation they had now.

"Hey, hey, on the Arlong Pirates' ship, didn't you say you were going to take my head?"

"So why are you lying there now? Don't you want my head anymore?"

"Could it be that this is all the Fishmen are capable of?"

Raijin looked mockingly at Arlong, who had earlier spoken so boldly.

And now? Why aren't you arrogant anymore? Is it because you don't want to be?

A clueless ant can only reign in a small place.

In the other three seas, Arlong would have been devoured to the bone by now.

He's lucky to have found a good spot where he could survive for a while.

After all, it's just a group of Fishmen; they're not that strong.

Cough, cough!

Arlong slowly sat up, looking at Raijin with a pained expression.

He had thought this guy was a nobody, but he was even stronger than Jinbe.

Even if Jinbe were here, he probably wouldn't be able to beat this guy.

"Your head, I will definitely take it," Arlong declared.

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With the help of others, Arlong slowly sat up.

As for the large saw blade, it was already shattered into pieces. His weapon no longer existed.

Now, the only weapons left were his fists.

"Still so arrogant, huh? But those arrogant words…”

“They should count as your final words, right?”

Raijin shook his head. He had originally expected Arlong to beg for mercy in front of him.

But there sure are a lot of tough guys on the ocean!

Even when facing death, fully aware of the vast difference in their strengths,

Arlong still didn’t kneel before him and beg for mercy.

Tough guys like this, once they’re worn down a bit, they’ll be softened up in their next life.

“Boom!”

A wave of energy surged around Raijin.

A dark blue half-body skeleton formed around his upper body, and the next moment, flesh and blood started to knit together again.

He looked like a complete monster, but the overwhelming power was impossible to ignore.

Susano'o!

In Susano'o’s hand, five beads spun rapidly, connecting into a single line.

"Yasaka Magatama"

Raijin stood within Susano'o, his lips curling slightly as he looked at Arlong, who was struggling to stand up.

He had lost interest in toying with Arlong.

If Arlong really had any real skill, let him try to survive the Yasaka Magatama.

Only then would Raijin think a bit more highly of him.

“Bang!”

A sound of something tearing through the air came.

Arlong raised his head and saw a series of Magatama beads streaking through the sky in a graceful arc.

He tried to escape and even wanted to say something,

But the next moment, he was swallowed by the onslaught of Magatama.

“Boom! Boom! Boom!”

Explosions echoed across the island.

The villagers in Cocoa Village and nearby felt the ground tremble.

It felt like an earthquake, and everyone rushed to find safety.

And those near Arlong Park,

They saw the chain of Magatama flying out!

The tall tower that once stood high collapsed in an instant.

The ocean near Arlong Park was churning with massive waves.

They had never seen anything like this before and were now paralyzed with fear.

Although they didn’t know exactly what had happened, they were most concerned about Nami, who was inside Arlong Park.

Nami had been taken into Arlong Park just moments before, and now the entire structure had collapsed.

They couldn’t fathom what had happened inside to cause such destruction.

The tremors on the island were bound to affect the ocean.

The sea was now filled with towering waves due to the tremors.

But the warship remained steady on the sea, not drifting, as two powerful admirals stood aboard.

There was no concern that the warship might capsize; the odds of that were very slim.

Zephyr saw that Raijin had taken care of the Fish-Man and ordered the crew to steer the ship towards Arlong Park.

There was still a corrupt Navy officer that needed to be dealt with, though no one knew where he had gone.

This guy must be severely punished.

But, is this kid causing too much trouble?

Zephyr was now worried that Raijin’s actions might destroy the entire island.

After all, every time this guy acted, the destruction was massive.

Raijin had already landed on the island!

He arrived at Arlong Park, a place that was once a great spot for a vacation.

Now, it was nothing but ruins, without even a place to sit.

It could only be said that the territory of the Arlong Pirates was too small.

Someone like Doflamingo could stir up so much trouble and still have a palace left as his trophy.

He even left Raijin a few Devil Fruits!

But what about the Arlong Pirates? They didn’t even leave a single penny behind.

All that remained were scattered body parts!

What was he supposed to do, eat Fish-Man sushi? Sashimi?

Even though Fish-Men are a type of fish, Raijin really didn’t have the stomach for it.

Splash!

At that moment, a figure burst out of the sea.

It was Hatchan, a member of the Arlong Pirates!

With six swords in hand, he glared at Raijin with fierce eyes.

“Damn it, you actually killed Arlong!”

He couldn’t believe that Arlong had been defeated.

Hatchan himself didn’t know what to do, but now, he could only stand up and seek revenge.

“Tsk tsk, so there was one left! Were you hiding underwater because you were too scared before?”

“I wonder if you’d make a good sashimi!”

Raijin looked at Hatchan with interest.

Octopus tentacles were a popular delicacy.

Raijin was really curious to taste what these well-trained octopus tentacles would be like.

Look at how Hatchan had trained those eight tentacles into solid muscle!

These octopus balls might be pretty good.

“Don’t eat the Fish-Men.”

At that moment, Nami, who had been hiding, walked up to Raijin and spoke up.

Both Raijin and Hatchan turned their gazes to Nami.

What was Nami interrupting for at a time like this?

“They may be fish, but it’s best not to eat them!”

Nami stammered, unable to complete a sentence.

She had no intention of caring about the Fish-Men’s lives,

But there was no way she was going to let their benefactor from Cocoa Village eat something so disgusting.

No matter what, she intended to stop him.

Even though they were Fish-Men, they were still very similar to humans.

If he really ate them, it would be like eating a human.

“…Alright.”

Raijin stared directly at Nami and suddenly smiled.

Even with scars on his face, his smile was brilliant.

It was so different from the open and cunning “Cat Burglar” she would become in the future.

This girl’s eyes were still full of innocence and naivety.

Raijin suddenly didn’t want to shatter her beautiful illusions.

“You bastard, how dare you look down on me! I’m the strongest swordsman on Fish-Man Island!”

Hatchan was stunned for a moment, not expecting the two to chat so casually.

Weren’t they completely underestimating him?

With a flourish, the six swords in his hands stood upright.

“Six-Sword Style, Octopus Pot!”

The six swords stabbed straight at Raijin.

There was no strategy, just like a complete novice.

Raijin looked calmly at the octopus.

“Bang!”

Five of the swords shattered instantly.

Raijin grabbed one and swiftly stabbed it into Hatchan’s body.

“Six-Sword Style? What a joke.”

Raijin sneered, watching as Hatchan slowly drew his last breath.

It’s not about how many swords you have; that doesn’t make you the greatest swordsman.

(End of chapter)

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