Multiverse Mastermind: Starting in Naruto-Chapter 597 - 484: The Man Behind Hoshigaki Kisame
Jinbe actually came back secretly.
Originally, Jinbe hurried back to Fishman Island because he wanted to defeat Hoshigaki Kisame himself to avoid causing trouble for the Whitebeard Pirates.
But after Jinbe returned to Fishman Island and quietly visited several places, he discovered that Hoshigaki Kisame had done many things for Fishman Island, solving many problems, which gradually reduced Jinbe’s hostility towards Kisame.
However...
Jinbe still hoped to use the fact that Whitebeard once protected Fishman Island to persuade Hoshigaki Kisame to go to the Whitebeard Pirates and apologize, seeking Whitebeard’s forgiveness.
Even after this matter ended, Jinbe never intended to continue competing with Kisame for Fishman Island’s position. He even planned to unite with Kisame to protect Fishman Island together.
To be honest...
Jinbe’s behavior was one of loyalty.
Unfortunately, the times have changed.
Hoshigaki Kisame never accepted any favors from Whitebeard. His ultimate destination in life was always with the Akatsuki. What did the Whitebeard Pirates or Fishman Island have to do with him!
Did they really think he was a Fishman...
Kisame was a ninja!
A member of the Hoshigaki Family from the Land of Water in the Ninja World, spending the rest of his life as a core member of the Akatsuki, with the code name Southern Dipper!
"I’m really sorry about that..."
After hearing Jinbe’s words, Hoshigaki Kisame had a smile on his face, showing no sign of sincerity in his apology. He simply looked at Jinbe and chuckled lightly, "I am part of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, how could I have any connections with that group of pirates from Whitebeard?"
"What..."
Jinbe furrowed his brows and couldn’t help but stare at Hoshigaki Kisame, showing a hint of confusion on his face, as if he were looking at a brainless idiot: "You... can’t seriously not tell which is more important—the position of the Seven Warlords or Whitebeard?"
Hoshigaki Kisame continued to smile leisurely, "The Seven Warlords of the Sea is more important... It allows me to avoid being hunted by the World Government..."
"But..."
Jinbe clenched his fist and said in a stern voice, "The old man’s flag once made it so that no one dared to covet Fishman Island!"
"The Shark Skin in my hand can also ensure no one covets Fishman Island."
Hoshigaki Kisame suddenly grasped his Shark Skin Greatsword and wielded it in Jinbe’s direction, a smile slowly forming on his lips, "If you want to apologize, go by yourself."
Hoshigaki Kisame’s smile showed a hint of cruelty as he spoke in an icy tone, "It’s just war, and besides, this kingdom called Fishman Island is something I’ve never been stingy with... Do you really think I should bow my head to someone else for this small island?"
"..."
A look of suspicion appeared on Jinbe’s face.
At this moment, he found it hard to believe Hoshigaki Kisame.
This guy was clearly someone who cared deeply about Fishman Island, never letting any invading pirates or slave ships go, so how could he say such things...
"Apologies..."
Jinbe’s expression changed rapidly, his hand slowly opening as he looked at Hoshigaki Kisame, his voice suddenly becoming serious, "Since you refuse, then I am forced to take you to apologize to the old man!"
Jinbe suddenly charged towards Hoshigaki Kisame, a fist gathering all his strength, aimed at Hoshigaki Kisame’s body!
"Samegawara Seiken!"
"Ha... Trying to fight Shark Skin with your fist?"
Hoshigaki Kisame, without any fear, chuckled lightly, waving his Shark Skin Greatsword to meet Jinbe head-on, a fierce water-lined strike slashing towards Jinbe!
This slash forced Jinbe to take a step back!
After taking a step back, the retreats continued!
Hoshigaki Kisame’s Shark Skin incessantly slashed towards Jinbe’s body, almost instantly forcing him into a corner!
The houses on either side of the street were completely destroyed by the slashes!
Jinbe quickly extended his palm, reaching over a ball of water, rapidly gathering it into a water ball, which he hurled furiously at Hoshigaki Kisame!
"Fishman Karate: Murasaki!"
Yet what greeted Jinbe was the exact same move!
Hoshigaki Kisame condensed a water ball with one hand, chuckling as he said, "Do you think Fishman Karate is something I wouldn’t have mastered?"
For Hoshigaki Kisame, he could freely seek out strength that suited him on Fishman Island. Fishman Karate was a martial art that fit him incredibly well.
The most important thing is...
Kisame had Chakra within him, enabling him to use geographically restricted moves freely through Chakra!
The next moment, the two water balls collided against each other!
Just as Jinbe felt a bit startled, Hoshigaki Kisame’s figure rushed through the countless water droplets, swinging his Shark Skin towards Jinbe’s shoulder!
"Truly a Sword Master..."
Jinbe’s eyes showed a hint of surprise as he quickly leaned backward to dodge the strike!
Just as Jinbe felt a bit fortunate, in his line of sight, the cloth wrapped around the Shark Skin Greatsword suddenly unraveled!
Bang!
Shark Skin bit into Jinbe’s body!
Jinbe looked at the Shark Skin covered in sharp spikes with astonishment: "Is this... a sword with a Devil Fruit power?"
The next second, Jinbe suddenly felt a change in his body and quickly broke away from Shark Skin to retreat, "No... My energy and Haki are being absorbed by it..."
Jinbe’s gaze was fixed tightly on Hoshigaki Kisame, his expression slowly becoming a bit grim. They had only exchanged a few blows...
Yet Jinbe still hasn’t gained the upper hand!
Now seeing the Shark Skin sword, which can absorb Haki and stamina, Jinbe’s heart gradually felt uneasy...
This battle is far from what Jinbe imagined it to be; no wonder Hoshigaki Kisame could replace his position, because this guy is really strong!
With Kisame holding the handle of Shark Skin, feeling the Haki flowing from it, he smiled lightly and chuckled: "My Shark Skin really likes you... Jinbe... or perhaps it likes the Haki inside you..."
The Shark Skin does prefer extracting the Fishmen’s Haki.
Unfortunately, it’s hard to find anyone competitive among the Fishman Race, and without a doubt, Jinbe is the strongest of them right now.
"Did you actually make a strange fish into a sword?"
Jinbe looked at the full view of Shark Skin in Kisame’s hands and clenched his fists: "It seems quite difficult to take this guy away today..."
"Why leave?"
Kisame grinned lightly, leapt into the air, swinging Shark Skin towards Jinbe: "Since you’re here... don’t think about leaving!"
Water splashed in the air!
Two equally powerful Fishmen clashed with Taijutsu on this island beneath the deep sea!
Their fight quickly alerted Fishman Island’s King Neptune.
However, when the guards from Dragon Palace City arrived, everyone was somewhat at a loss. One of them was Hoshigaki Kisame, currently guarding their Seven Warlords of the Sea; the other was Sea Hero Jinbe, who had once protected their squad...
This battle...
They didn’t know how to intervene.
Moreover, this battle wasn’t something they could interfere with.
"Kisame, Jinbe!"
After King Neptune rushed from Dragon Palace City and saw the two still fighting, he swung his trident to block between them, attempting to halt their conflict!
Jinbe ceased his attacks and, breathing slightly, looked at Kisame opposite him. In this battle, he was completely at a disadvantage!
Kisame’s face remained calm, even carrying the same smile as before the fight. He leisurely stroked Shark Skin as if nothing had happened.
Though the result of this battle hasn’t been decided...
Yet who’s stronger is obvious!
"That’s enough."
Kisame glanced at Jinbe and chuckled: "Considering you once protected Fishman Island, I’ll spare you this time... If you dare have such fanciful notions next time, it won’t be today’s result."
"Kisame, do you really refuse to go and apologize to Dad?"
Jinbe looked at Kisame, showing urgency: "Kisame, don’t be impulsive. Fishman Island and Dad have never been enemies, we..."
"Are you sure you don’t want this chance?"
Kisame’s lips still held that smile, slowly pulled out a cloth strip, gently wrapping Shark Skin Greatsword, spoke casually: "If you wish to die, I can fulfill it now..."
"Jinbe!"
King Neptune hurriedly stooped to interrupt Jinbe who wanted to speak further, then turned to Kisame: "Kisame, go rest... I’ll send soldiers to handle the aftermath here."
"That would be best."
Kisame’s face still wore a smile, his gaze fell on the somewhat agitated Jinbe, chuckled lightly: "Hope next time, we can determine the winner..."
"..."
Jinbe only gritted his teeth.
Honestly, he really didn’t want to fight Kisame.
Because they’re rare strongmen among Fishmen, and Jinbe also had a faint admiration for what Kisame did on Fishman Island... Adding the strange sword in Kisame’s hand somewhat restrained his power.
Actually, what Jinbe didn’t know is...
Even with his mastery of Fishman Karate, it also greatly restrained Kisame’s power, as he faced Kisame who mainly used Taijutsu and Sword Techniques.
Fishman Karate somewhat restrains Water Release Ninjutsu, easily guiding water flow, so Kisame was somewhat constrained in this fight too.
In any case...
This battle is reluctantly over.
After Kisame left, King Neptune breathed a sigh of relief, glanced at Jinbe beside him, sighed: "Let’s go, let’s return to the palace to chat..."
"Mm."
Jinbe slowly nodded, stared at Kisame’s back silently.
This guy also has always been protecting Fishman Island, why doesn’t he want to resolve the enmity with the Whitebeard Pirates, it’s clearly a win-win situation...
Jinbe’s brows furrowed tighter and tighter, he vaguely recalled Uchiha Sasuke once mentioning something on the Moby Dick...
Behind Kisame...
Stood someone even Uchiha Sasuke feared!
The young man who doesn’t fear Whitebeard Edward Newgate, yet doesn’t dare be too arrogant when mentioning the person behind Kisame.
Even when Portgas D. Ace mentioned that person, Uchiha Sasuke would stop him, seemingly afraid Ace might say something he shouldn’t...
Because of that person...
Is it why Kisame doesn’t dare to contact the Whitebeard Pirates?
