One Piece: Adopting Akainu at the beginning, adopted son Barrett

Chapter 28 It’s a promise, Jinbe!

"I'm sorry Alexander... I'm also eager for adventure outside and to go out to sea with my good friends, but... everyone in Fishman Street needs me."

Jinbei lowered his head and tried hard to say no, but his uncontrollable sobs revealed his true thoughts.

He is a whale shark man, the most powerful among shark humans, second only to ancient sharks. Therefore, he was adopted by Brother Tiger as an orphan since childhood.

Out of selfish motives, he wanted Jinbe to inherit his position and protect Fishman Street in the future.

Jinbei would never say something like "You can't restrict my freedom". He was lucky to be adopted by Brother Tiger, otherwise he might have died in some unknown corner long ago.

Whether it is humans or mermen, such examples are not uncommon!

What's more, he respected Brother Tiger very much! He respected his personality! That was the beginning of Jinbei's idea of ​​being a "knight"!
"I'm sorry, don't take it to heart Jinpei, I was a little selfish and didn't consider your situation, it's my fault."

Alexander was not angry. Although he was still young, his father had instilled in him the concept of "understanding" since he was a child, understanding others and understanding himself.

He came to Jinbei, who was more than two heads taller than him, and patted his back gently with his hand. This was how his father comforted him when he cried. He hoped that this would make Jinbei feel better.

"My father always told me that family members understand each other, partners rely on each other, friends have fun with each other, and friendship is about missing each other."

Alexander said, his tone pretending to be mature, with a hint of regret in his calmness:

"We are friends, be happy, we are also friends, so even if you leave, I will still miss you, because you are the first good friend who shares the same dream with me!

Although it's a pity that we can't be partners, if there is a chance in the future, can you give me another chance to invite you, Jinbei?"

The childish voice echoed in his ears, and Jinbei was stunned. He didn't expect Alexander to do so much for him, a person he had just known for a few days!

You know, he is a fishman! Is it just because he also yearns for magical adventures and wants to leave his own footprints on the sea?
In the name of "knight", he fights for justice on the sea...

"Okay! Alexander, I promise you! If there is a chance, I will definitely go on an adventure with you at sea! You will become a world-famous explorer!"

Jinbei wiped his tears, and the traces of tears were absorbed by his skin. He turned his head to look at Alexander, clenched his right hand into a fist, and put his left hand on his shoulder, and said firmly:

"And I will become a knight! A sea knight! A chivalrous knight! Let all kind-hearted humans like you recognize the fish-men as knights!"

He suddenly understood the ideals of the prince's wife "Otohime".

She must have also met a human being as brilliant as Alexander, right?
He also has to work hard for this ideal. If one day he really becomes a sea knight, will humans be able to accept the mermen?

After all, the mermen are not monsters, but a group of knights who can freely roam the sea and save lives!

Jinbei plans to wait until he has recovered from his injuries and then return to Fishman Island to learn Fishman Karate with Brother Tiger. As long as he can become a master one year earlier, he can have one more year to accompany Alexander to fulfill his dream!
He didn't know how many more years Brother Tiger could work, but no matter what, he wanted to sail on the sea with Alexander, even if it was only for one year! Even if this memory would occupy all his freedom!

"Then we have a deal! When I grow up and can go out to sea, I will go to the Fishman Island that my dad mentioned to find you. When the time comes, I will definitely invite you to go on an adventure together!"

Alexander smiled happily, he placed his left hand in front of the two of them, extended his pinky finger and looked at Jinbe.

Jinbei was stunned for a moment, then seemed to understand something. He imitated the other person and stretched out his right hand, with the webbed hand and a small part of the little finger extending out.

Interlock your pinkies and tap your thumbs

"Pull the hook."

"Make a promise!" One day in the Haiyuan calendar 1483, two children of different races made a promise to each other on the magical Cloud Island.

“By the way, this book is for you!”

After they made a pinky promise, Alexander suddenly took out "Rolando the Liar" from his clothes, handed it to Jinbei and said:
"This book was given to me as a sixth birthday gift from my father. I have read it many times. Although I have told you about the contents these days, I think it would be better if you read it by yourself!"

"This! I can't accept Alexander! I am already very satisfied to listen to your stories, but this is a birthday present from your father. I can't accept it."

Jinbei quickly shook his head to refuse.

Brother Tiger also gave him a birthday present, but it was very ordinary, just a nice souvenir from the Sabaody Archipelago.

He clearly remembered that it was the first gift he received when he was four years old, and then it was broken by a fishman gangster when he was seven years old.

That was the first time he attacked his compatriots, and also the first time he used the "soft skills" of "Fish-Man Karate" to tear apart a piece of ocean current to launch an attack.

That was an advanced skill that an ordinary murloc could only master after practicing thousands of Wazheng fists, but he mastered it in anger.

Because of this, he could understand what decision Alexander was making!
"We are friends, this is just my token of my appreciation, Jinbei, can you keep it safe for me?"

Alexander shook his head, forcefully stuffed the script into Jinbei's arms, and revealed an extremely serious expression.

Jinbei didn't say anything else, but picked up both ends of the script with both hands and looked at it carefully in front of his eyes.

It is well preserved, proving how attentive its owner is, and now, its owner has entrusted it to himself.

As a friend, as a companion.

Jinbei was very excited, happy and excited, but he couldn't smile.

I can only solemnly and firmly assure you with my own powerful voice:

"Don't worry, Alexander. I will definitely! I will definitely! I will definitely definitely give it back to you in person!"

"Hey, Jinbei, if you want to bring it underwater, you have to think of a way. Don't speak too early!"

Just when the atmosphere was becoming increasingly serious, Alexander curled the corners of his mouth and started joking.

Jinbei was stunned.

Yes! It was a problem how he was going to get the book underwater!

Suddenly, his entire background became dark, and he looked like a fat tiger that had just been snatched from the jaws of another tiger, feeling weak all over.

"Ahahaha, don't worry, Jinbei, wait for me to find a way for you, my dad will definitely have a way!"

"Damn it, Alexander, we can even talk about this tomorrow! Don't take my feelings just now as a joke!"

Jinbei cooperated with Alexander in having fun, but his hands tightly holding the book showed his excitement at the moment.

Brother Tiger, I think I found the meaning of my constant punching!
(End of this chapter)